# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=49 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 50 --- ## [Buying a vehicle from a start-up company](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-vehicle-from-a-start-up-company/198840)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-vehicle-from-a-start-up-company/198840 "2025-01-27T19:01:48Z")
… can result in a lot of… surprises… and most of those surprises are not good. Then, if the company goes belly-up, good luck with getting those problems corrected. --- ## [2008 Nissan Rogue - Won't start due to no fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-rogue-wont-start-due-to-no-fuel/198810)
**Author:** [@SnowKween](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SnowKween)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-rogue-wont-start-due-to-no-fuel/198810 "2025-01-27T14:42:07Z")
fuel not getting through and it wont start --- ## [Recurring PS Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurring-ps-leak/198833)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurring-ps-leak/198833 "2025-01-26T21:35:30Z")
My 2005 Buick Century has a recurring PS fluid leak. I have to frequently replenish the reservoir. During the last 200,000 miles, I had the power steering pump replaced twice and the return line also replaced twice, but… --- ## [How dangerous is it to drive with bad bearings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-dangerous-is-it-to-drive-with-bad-bearings/198783)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-dangerous-is-it-to-drive-with-bad-bearings/198783 "2025-01-26T00:15:14Z")
Hello car folks! My brother came to the USA to spend some time with the family and upon taking my car for a joyride for his first experience, he said to me You have been driving all this time with a bad rear wheel bear… --- ## [AWD tire trouble - replace one tire or all four?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-tire-trouble-replace-one-tire-or-all-four/198759)
**Author:** [@griffin0523\_192545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/griffin0523_192545)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-tire-trouble-replace-one-tire-or-all-four/198759 "2025-01-25T16:49:32Z")
I’m in a quandary and would love some advice, as I’m not a huge car guy. I drive a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Touring - an AWD vehicle. I’ve currently got size 225/55R17 Kumho Ecsta 4X II KU22 tires on the vehicle. … --- ## [2016 Toyota Camry - Sway Bar Link](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-sway-bar-link/198825)
**Author:** [@Davidgonzalez542\_192457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davidgonzalez542_192457)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-sway-bar-link/198825 "2025-01-25T14:38:53Z")
Found out car needs new sway bar link. Do I go with the aftermarket part or get an original part from the dealer/ reputable online vendor? Is this part important enough that I can ‘skimp’ out on parts? Any help is apprec… --- ## [Weird glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-glitch/198785)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-glitch/198785 "2025-01-25T12:21:29Z")
The glitch/bug on this forum is becoming very interesting these days. As shown in the snapshot above, the glitch makes it look like it was me who wrote the whole message, when in truth it was our forum member “ Georg… --- ## [Certain GM V8 engines can seize up without warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certain-gm-v8-engines-can-seize-up-without-warning/198799)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certain-gm-v8-engines-can-seize-up-without-warning/198799 "2025-01-25T01:29:54Z")
https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/gm-engine-safety-failures-investigation/507-6c022b65-31de-4314-84e3-dde9200bbb86 --- ## [Lucas Engine Oil Additive 12 Ounce - 11097?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucas-engine-oil-additive-12-ounce-11097/198767)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucas-engine-oil-additive-12-ounce-11097/198767 "2025-01-24T17:40:27Z")
Should I use this on my 2009 Corolla with 140k: \ This car uses fullsyn oil, used Kirkland - after about 5.5k I checked, oil is Goldish but darkish when i… --- ## [2011 Honda CR-V - Brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-brake-issue/198797)
**Author:** [@Tannspatzierath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tannspatzierath)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-brake-issue/198797 "2025-01-24T07:30:55Z")
Went to break and pedal went to floor but no breaks couldn’t stop --- ## [2007 Jeep Liberty - Window repair has its ups and downs (Sorry)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-window-repair-has-its-ups-and-downs-sorry/198758)
**Author:** [@Ann55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ann55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-window-repair-has-its-ups-and-downs-sorry/198758 "2025-01-24T01:15:25Z")
A New Front Driver’s side window regulator has been installed. The window goes up and down, but three days later, nothing happens, and the window is stuck half open with no motor noise. All the other window regulators we… --- ## [Left lower timing cover off 2012 Ford Fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-lower-timing-cover-off-2012-ford-fiesta/198789)
**Author:** [@andrizomai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrizomai)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-lower-timing-cover-off-2012-ford-fiesta/198789 "2025-01-23T23:42:02Z")
About buttoned everything back up when realized I left the lower cover that goes behind the crank pulley and over the bottom gear pulley on the timing belt. I’m considering leaving it off rather than doing the whole job… --- ## [Botched Transmission Installation Destroys Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-transmission-installation-destroys-engine/198766)
**Author:** [@cindy\_3508](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cindy_3508)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-transmission-installation-destroys-engine/198766 "2025-01-23T20:35:52Z")
I wanted to buy a used handicap van for my elderly mother. I found a 2009 Town and Country (BraunAbility) that was well-maintained (great service records) and only had 84,000 miles. I took it to a large, professional aut… --- ## [What happens if you put bigger tires on the back of a fwd car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-you-put-bigger-tires-on-the-back-of-a-fwd-car/198778)
**Author:** [@Georgefocus2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgefocus2)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-you-put-bigger-tires-on-the-back-of-a-fwd-car/198778 "2025-01-23T18:43:17Z")
I just find out that one of the previous owners put 175 65r15 tires on my used 09 Focus. The right size is 195 60r15. So I went to a shop and bought two toyo 195 tires for the back only. Then when i get paid ill get the … --- ## [2004 Chevy venture engine overheating in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-venture-engine-overheating-in-cold/198764)
**Author:** [@lizz913](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizz913)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-venture-engine-overheating-in-cold/198764 "2025-01-23T15:58:44Z")
So my friend has a 2004 Chevy Venture that is having trouble in the cold and is causing the engine to overheat. She added new coolant this morning but it wasn’t super helpful. After talking with me she turned off her car… --- ## [Car shaking and flashing engine light after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-and-flashing-engine-light-after-oil-change/198760)
**Author:** [@Georgefocus2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgefocus2)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-and-flashing-engine-light-after-oil-change/198760 "2025-01-23T05:12:35Z")
I had a mechanic change my oil on my used Focus. He put motorcraft 5w20 synthetic blend and a motorcraft oil filter. Before he changed it, the dipstick was showing the oil was overfill, above the max and dirty. Also, don… --- ## [Ebay splash shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ebay-splash-shield/198753)
**Author:** [@iuhoosier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iuhoosier)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ebay-splash-shield/198753 "2025-01-22T21:33:03Z")
l asked a dealer about a splash shield, and he told me it cost $200. l saw a similar one on ebay for $45. l’ve heard some people say that the holes might not line up. Does anyone have any knowledge about how compatible t… --- ## [2001 Mercury Sable - Buying used](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-buying-used/198712)
**Author:** [@jessica48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessica48)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-buying-used/198712 "2025-01-22T16:13:26Z")
i may be purchasing a used 2001-2002 mercury sable and would like to know of any issues with the vehicle --- ## [Want to become a mechanic any advice on how to get started without school](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-become-a-mechanic-any-advice-on-how-to-get-started-without-school/198738)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-become-a-mechanic-any-advice-on-how-to-get-started-without-school/198738 "2025-01-22T12:33:04Z")
Hello everyone just as the title states how can i become a mechanic without schooling i want to switch careers ive been welding since i graduated welding school in 2014 and i think i want a change does any have some help… --- ## [After putting seafoam, car started wasting gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-putting-seafoam-car-started-wasting-gas/198761)
**Author:** [@Georgefocus2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgefocus2)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-putting-seafoam-car-started-wasting-gas/198761 "2025-01-22T04:18:28Z")
At the gas station I followed the 50/50 recommendation on the bottle. On my way home which is less than 1.3miles, I noticed the gas gauge on the dashboard dropping. Anyone experienced this before? A friend said he has ne… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Corvette - Question on jump starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-question-on-jump-starting/198680)
**Author:** [@Nedved](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nedved)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-question-on-jump-starting/198680 "2025-01-22T03:43:40Z")
If my car battery is dead, If I disconnect one of the posts and install my lithium jump starter battery will the car run on that battery and be recharged by the car when it is running? --- ## [New Tire Safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tire-safety/198737)
**Author:** [@slolne\_149423](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slolne_149423)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tire-safety/198737 "2025-01-22T00:48:42Z")
Hello I have 4 new tires that all have extra rubber protruding along the seam between the sidewall and tread almost all the way around the tire. Could this cause tread separation as the tires get older? --- ## [Got Any Car Related New Year Resolutions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-any-car-related-new-year-resolutions/198554)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-any-car-related-new-year-resolutions/198554 "2025-01-21T23:50:33Z")
Here’s mine: Double check the polarity before connecting anything to the battery posts If I know some work definitely needs to be done, but not an emergency, still order-up the parts this week. --- ## [2018 Lexus RX 350 w/ audible rear clunk over bumps at slow speeds. Rear lateral arm?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-rx-350-w-audible-rear-clunk-over-bumps-at-slow-speeds-rear-lateral-arm/198675)
**Author:** [@izchief360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/izchief360)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-rx-350-w-audible-rear-clunk-over-bumps-at-slow-speeds-rear-lateral-arm/198675 "2025-01-21T23:23:29Z")
I have a 2018 RX 350, 3.5L 6cyl, 80k miles, with an audible (but not loud) clunking from the rear end at slow speeds and uneven pavement/bumps. Sounds like it’s coming from the rear passenger side. I’ve been having troub… --- ## [Jacking up rear tire of Nissan Frontier a pain with Nissan instructions, other ways?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jacking-up-rear-tire-of-nissan-frontier-a-pain-with-nissan-instructions-other-ways/198697)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jacking-up-rear-tire-of-nissan-frontier-a-pain-with-nissan-instructions-other-ways/198697 "2025-01-21T22:22:26Z")
I was stuck with both rear tires in a muddy place. Fortunately with some help, the car, while being driven, could be pushed out of the ruts. The manual suggested a jack-up point way under the truck bed- I could no… --- ## [Thats a big shoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thats-a-big-shoe/198762)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thats-a-big-shoe/198762 "2025-01-21T20:57:51Z")
3/8 scale charger used in wind tunnel testing. --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-transmission-issues/198741)
**Author:** [@mawijim69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mawijim69)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-transmission-issues/198741 "2025-01-21T14:42:17Z")
How would i know if transmission --- ## [Can I Fight a Traffic Ticket for Distracted Driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-fight-a-traffic-ticket-for-distracted-driving/198744)
**Author:** [@mercyjoyce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercyjoyce)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-fight-a-traffic-ticket-for-distracted-driving/198744 "2025-01-21T12:46:35Z")
Hi everyone, I received a traffic ticket for distracted driving at the beginning of the month, and my court date is scheduled for later this month. I’m wondering if there is a way to fight the ticket or get the charges … --- ## [The Great Polar Vortex that hit Hampton Roads Virginia on January 5, 2025](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-polar-vortex-that-hit-hampton-roads-virginia-on-january-5-2025/198676)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-polar-vortex-that-hit-hampton-roads-virginia-on-january-5-2025/198676 "2025-01-20T15:59:14Z")
The Great Polar Vortex that hit Hampton Roads Virginia on January 5, 2025 The Hampton Roads area was hit with almost an inch of snow from the Polar Vortex that struck the area… This “Perfect Storm” paralyzed the area… … --- ## [Diesel disassembles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-disassembles/198739)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-disassembles/198739 "2025-01-20T03:50:20Z")
No air intake flap to close automatically at a preset RPM? Hold fire distinguishers upright. (Periodically I turn our ABC dry chemical firextinguishers upside down and shake them to keep the powder from c… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=48) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=50)