# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=50 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 51 --- ## [Jumpstart: Why does BLACK get grounded and not hooked to NEGATIVE on dead battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstart-why-does-black-get-grounded-and-not-hooked-to-negative-on-dead-battery/72155)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumpstart-why-does-black-get-grounded-and-not-hooked-to-negative-on-dead-battery/72155 "2025-01-20T02:13:34Z")
Is there a difference? Black terminal on the dead car is grounded anyway. So what's the deal with hooking the black cable to the chasis instead? --- ## [A close-up look](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-close-up-look/198742)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-close-up-look/198742 "2025-01-19T20:13:25Z")
… at the technology behind the Tucker automobile. When you consider that these design concepts for a “family car” originated in 1946, it’s really remarkable. Some of the details changed before the limited run of Tucker… --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee - Car shield question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-car-shield-question/198721)
**Author:** [@Kimberley1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimberley1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-car-shield-question/198721 "2025-01-19T09:18:56Z")
I am looking for a garage near me that excepts car shield --- ## [Car swaying after tie rod change and replacement tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-swaying-after-tie-rod-change-and-replacement-tire/198655)
**Author:** [@sarxlives](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarxlives)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-swaying-after-tie-rod-change-and-replacement-tire/198655 "2025-01-18T16:38:50Z")
On my 2014 Ford Taurus, I finally changed out my inner and outer tie rods on both sides of my car. After changing the rods, I went and got two used tires as both barely had any thread left. Since I got that new tire my … --- ## [Problems with Fuel Gauge and Fuel Odometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-fuel-gauge-and-fuel-odometer/198734)
**Author:** [@theminx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theminx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-fuel-gauge-and-fuel-odometer/198734 "2025-01-18T15:05:23Z")
I have a 2007 Honda CR-V EX with all-wheel drive. I began having a problem with the digital fuel gauge and fuel odometer, two features I’ve never had on a vehicle before. As I’m driving, the digital bar showing how muc… --- ## [Car Part Lamp - I want one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-part-lamp-i-want-one/198719)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-part-lamp-i-want-one/198719 "2025-01-18T14:43:33Z")
--- ## [Delete or not to delete life time air filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delete-or-not-to-delete-life-time-air-filter/198707)
**Author:** [@Georgefocus2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgefocus2)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delete-or-not-to-delete-life-time-air-filter/198707 "2025-01-18T02:33:45Z")
Im new to car maintenance and I have a used 2009 ford focus that comes with this life time air filter. Theres suppose to be a gauge that tells when it needs to be replaced but its no where to be found and will cost to ge… --- ## [2012 RAV4 Idle/Driving Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-rav4-idle-driving-issues/198619)
**Author:** [@ryanlindrud5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryanlindrud5)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-rav4-idle-driving-issues/198619 "2025-01-17T23:30:34Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice on what to do with my 2012 RAV4 4WD that has 102k miles. I’m currently experiencing issues with my RPM and driving. When starting the car up, the RPM will shoot to 2500 and slowly… --- ## [2018 Toyota Highlander - Unhappy with used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-unhappy-with-used-car/198699)
**Author:** [@missionman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missionman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-unhappy-with-used-car/198699 "2025-01-17T23:28:23Z")
2018 Toyota Highlander Limited we just bought from Corwin Toyota in Colorado Springs. The car is currently there getting fixed and serviced for lurching forward issues on gas pedal is pressed. it also happens on slowing … --- ## [2013 Forester P0451 Troubleshooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-forester-p0451-troubleshooting/198729)
**Author:** [@B737JD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B737JD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-forester-p0451-troubleshooting/198729 "2025-01-17T23:18:49Z")
Hello all, this is my first post here, I’m looking to see if anyone can help me troubleshoot an emissions issue. Specifically, I get the P0451 code every other time I drive my car when it is around 40°F outside or above… --- ## [Car won't start after replacing the fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-replacing-the-fuel-pump/198704)
**Author:** [@Imamstre2u\_192498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imamstre2u_192498)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-replacing-the-fuel-pump/198704 "2025-01-16T16:49:56Z")
My check engine light came on and my cars vague diagnosis said there is a problem with the emissions control system. Before i could take it to a shop about a week later it died while driving. I couldn’t get it started a… --- ## [Did Honda make a mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-honda-make-a-mistake/198710)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-honda-make-a-mistake/198710 "2025-01-17T12:58:38Z")
… when they decided to market their new $90k EV sedan? While it’s likely to have better reliability than the Lucid Air and Tesla Model S sedans with which it will compete, the Honda-Sony EV has significantly less batter… --- ## [Another incongruous pop-up ad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-incongruous-pop-up-ad/198725)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-incongruous-pop-up-ad/198725 "2025-01-17T08:58:04Z")
Seeing this ad on CarTalk (M&R) is weird. It says “Every Performance Chip is personally programmed in the United States by a Dyno expert.” I think the consensus here is that “Your wallet personally flushed” would be … --- ## [2012 Volvo XC60 - Screen went blank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-xc60-screen-went-blank/198717)
**Author:** [@k8gen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/k8gen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-xc60-screen-went-blank/198717 "2025-01-16T22:38:30Z")
My battery died one day so we replaced it, then my whole infotainment screen went out, no radio, no back up camera, can’t see controls for air and heat. The whole screen is black. Brought it to a mechanic - replaced enti… --- ## [Sparks, Carbon......100k!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparks-carbon-100k/198404)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparks-carbon-100k/198404 "2025-01-16T14:20:52Z")
Its a 2nd Gen Mazda 5 with 113k. It uses the most expensive NGK sparks, Iridium Laser. I changed them. I use Mobil1 and also posted a Oil analysis an year ago. #2 and #3 sparks have some carbon. Those two were easy to… --- ## [07 Chrisyler Town N country jack points](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-chrisyler-town-n-country-jack-points/198685)
**Author:** [@djuan019247674](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djuan019247674)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-chrisyler-town-n-country-jack-points/198685 "2025-01-16T13:32:45Z")
Just wanted to verify for safety that these are the correct jack points on an 07 chrysler town n country. Ill be using a 3ton floor jack at the motor mount bracket. Is the crossmember another good jack point? Will be pla… --- ## [Better grade engine oil, or more frequent replacing? Which is better?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-grade-engine-oil-or-more-frequent-replacing-which-is-better/198696)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-grade-engine-oil-or-more-frequent-replacing-which-is-better/198696 "2025-01-16T13:05:41Z")
In Ray’s current (1.14.25) Dear Car Talk column, he advises the reader to use a more expensive full synthetic engine oil, rather than a less expensive synthetic blend. No dispute. But this got me to wondering, if y… --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V - Asking about the VVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-asking-about-the-vvt/198709)
**Author:** [@Iman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-asking-about-the-vvt/198709 "2025-01-16T02:13:39Z")
VVT actuator - Honda, any real fix? --- ## [2022 Camry Bumper Clip Broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-camry-bumper-clip-broke/198701)
**Author:** [@peterswagz897\_192497](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterswagz897_192497)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-camry-bumper-clip-broke/198701 "2025-01-15T21:55:07Z")
Hit a large pothole today and the bottom of my car hit the ground causing the bumper to get knocked out out bit. Upon closer inspection, I noticed the fender liner was out of place and that a plastic part of the bumpe… --- ## [2017 Canyon Traction lights on intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-canyon-traction-lights-on-intermittently/198532)
**Author:** [@aldeneleven\_192343](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aldeneleven_192343)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-canyon-traction-lights-on-intermittently/198532 "2025-01-15T15:28:58Z")
I have a 2017 4 cyl 4WD GMC Canyon which has an intermittent problem. Sometimes ( 1 in 3) when I start the truck three lights stay on, 1) Traction Control system(StabiliTrak), 2) Traction control system Traction off lig… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - What maintenance is typical approaching 150K?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-what-maintenance-is-typical-approaching-150k/198687)
**Author:** [@afdawson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afdawson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-what-maintenance-is-typical-approaching-150k/198687 "2025-01-15T14:46:11Z")
My truck has 136,000 miles on it and seems to run fine. I use to take it to a mechanic regularly for service, however I’ve done minor services and general auto repairs myself lately. What should I be on the lookout for… --- ## [Spot Welder Ratings for Automotive Applications](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spot-welder-ratings-for-automotive-applications/198691)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spot-welder-ratings-for-automotive-applications/198691 "2025-01-14T22:42:08Z")
I’m looking into spot welders for making battery packs. Spot welding copper seems to be a bit difficult, and requires a lot of power. So I’m looking into different spot welders that can spot welder copper strips at least… --- ## [Recent podcast, puzzled by caller w A/C question?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-podcast-puzzled-by-caller-w-a-c-question/198673)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-podcast-puzzled-by-caller-w-a-c-question/198673 "2025-01-14T01:49:37Z")
Husband disagrees w/ wife: Wife: You should only turn on the AC at idle, never at speed. Husband: I’ll turn it on at any speed I want, if I’m hot. Wife believes the inertial force of engaging AC at speed damages th… --- ## [2007 Honda Pilot Brake lights - I've tried everything (I think)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-pilot-brake-lights-ive-tried-everything-i-think/198688)
**Author:** [@Jarrod-H](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jarrod-H)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-pilot-brake-lights-ive-tried-everything-i-think/198688 "2025-01-14T01:36:38Z")
Tail lights work, blinkers work but all brake lights are out. I changed out bulbs, brake switch, checked fuse, and ran a scan and nothing showed up. Searched online and in forums and haven’t found anything helpful yet. O… --- ## [I think that a lot of us can identify with this woman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-that-a-lot-of-us-can-identify-with-this-woman/198660)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-that-a-lot-of-us-can-identify-with-this-woman/198660 "2025-01-14T01:15:18Z")
--- ## [2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Dash light glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-dash-light-glitch/198647)
**Author:** [@moldeoldy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moldeoldy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-dash-light-glitch/198647 "2025-01-13T21:56:09Z")
all dash come on when driving sometime engine quits but it will start sometimes --- ## [Do all metric nuts with a particular wrench size have the same inner threads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-all-metric-nuts-with-a-particular-wrench-size-have-the-same-inner-threads/198600)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-all-metric-nuts-with-a-particular-wrench-size-have-the-same-inner-threads/198600 "2025-01-13T07:06:42Z")
This is a general question, but the vehicle I am working on is a 2004 Toyota Corolla. And the nuts in question are the 17 mm nuts which connect the stabilizer bar links to the front struts. I am replacing all the strut… --- ## [2002-2006 Camry Serpentine Belt Replacement Help, Lots of Torque?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-2006-camry-serpentine-belt-replacement-help-lots-of-torque/188506)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-2006-camry-serpentine-belt-replacement-help-lots-of-torque/188506 "2025-01-12T22:57:26Z")
I have a 2005 Camry with about 192,000 miles on it. I was trying to identify a loud humming noise that I could hear while accelerating only at lower than highway speeds. I suspected it was one of the pulleys. I have the … --- ## [Driving on RR Racks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-rr-racks/198598)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-rr-racks/198598 "2025-01-12T22:23:58Z")
My dad used to tell a story about the old days, driving his Ford (model T or A, not sure) on railroad tracks. He said he let most of the air out of the tires, then could drive the car along the RR tracks. Definitively… --- ## [Jumper cable grounding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumper-cable-grounding/198475)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumper-cable-grounding/198475 "2025-01-12T18:05:12Z")
Car wouldn’t crank. I used jumper cables and click only. I was having it towed and driver tried his jump pack but no go. He had clamps on battery top posts. He then moved ground clamp to alternator bracket and the motor … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=49) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=51)