# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=504 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 505 --- ## [Stripped/overtightened spark plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-overtightened-spark-plugs/63908)
**Author:** [@afolkl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afolkl)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-overtightened-spark-plugs/63908 "2020-06-16T00:57:23Z")
Hi, I'm newly learning how to do routine maintenance on my car. I just put in new spark plugs, but I'm worried I've overtightened them (because I'm paranoid, not because I felt like the plug broke). What would I fee… --- ## [Replace VW Passat Transmission Oil Cooler - drain transmission fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-vw-passat-transmission-oil-cooler-drain-transmission-fluid/165833)
**Author:** [@hominid4\_148340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hominid4_148340)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-vw-passat-transmission-oil-cooler-drain-transmission-fluid/165833 "2020-06-16T00:32:07Z")
Hi, my transmission oil cooler sits toward the top of my 2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition, if I were to replace it, is it necessary to drain all the transmission fluid? I know some fluid will come out but d… --- ## [2009 Honda Pilot - Jumped a car, now electrical glitches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-pilot-jumped-a-car-now-electrical-glitches/165828)
**Author:** [@PamT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-pilot-jumped-a-car-now-electrical-glitches/165828 "2020-06-15T23:19:06Z")
2009 Honda Pilot 165k miles. Few months ago helped jump a car. Ever since, wipers have gone on and off whenever. Sometimes a turn signal too. Shop changed out wiper switch. One hour later, wipers went on. They are on at… --- ## [Car wont start, please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-please-help/165659)
**Author:** [@zan46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zan46)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-please-help/165659 "2020-06-15T22:54:46Z")
my car has been struggling to start for about 2 months. I turn the key 2-3 times and sometimes have to put my foot on the gas then itll start. it runs fine just struggles to start. I took it to the mechanics 1 week ago t… --- ## [2014 Nissan Juke whines above 40 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-juke-whines-above-40-mph/165652)
**Author:** [@mcevaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcevaddy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-juke-whines-above-40-mph/165652 "2020-06-15T22:45:27Z")
When the Juke accelerates over 40mph there is a whining sound and struggles to reach higher speeds. --- ## [2020 Hyundai loses vacuum when sitting after first service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-loses-vacuum-when-sitting-after-first-service/165819)
**Author:** [@douglas.bryan94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglas.bryan94)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-loses-vacuum-when-sitting-after-first-service/165819 "2020-06-15T21:32:03Z")
Hey guys, I financed myself a 2020 Hyundai Elantra Preferred model back a few weeks before valentine’s day. Since then it has been fantastic. The issue I am running into now is that since I took it to a Hyundai Dealers… --- ## [Replace rear window motor, 93 Celica convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rear-window-motor-93-celica-convertible/165840)
**Author:** [@miles.rehder\_166507](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miles.rehder_166507)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rear-window-motor-93-celica-convertible/165840 "2020-06-15T19:36:20Z")
I don’t know how to get to the rear window motor on this car. A friend has a newer model and can get to his through a panel on the door jamb. there isn’t one on mine. I took the interior panel off but the modifications f… --- ## [How to make any car.. ... "LOOK WET"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-any-car-look-wet/164681)
**Author:** [@MajikImaje](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MajikImaje)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-any-car-look-wet/164681 "2020-06-15T19:02:23Z")
If you have an older vehicle you should know your mpg for fuel consumption BEFORE you do this. Because once you bring your car up to this level - The extra gas mileage will be very noticeable. You can “feel it”. … --- ## [Was my mechanic unreasonable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-my-mechanic-unreasonable/165831)
**Author:** [@Prootling2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Prootling2006)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-my-mechanic-unreasonable/165831 "2020-06-15T18:38:06Z")
Brought my car in to deal with vibration problem. Mechanic told me it was the brake caliper and control arm, calipers/rotors/pads and arm need to be replaced on both sides. He also found my valve cover gasket was leaking… --- ## [2007 Pontiac Solstice - car jerks when brakes are applied](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-car-jerks-when-brakes-are-applied/92487)
**Author:** [@Solis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solis)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-solstice-car-jerks-when-brakes-are-applied/92487 "2020-06-15T17:55:34Z")
I have a 07 Solstice - automatic. Since I have had my car for 9 years, I do regular preventive maintenance & I let it warm up in the morning before I drive it. In the last 2 weeks, when I apply the brakes, it jerks & i… --- ## [2021 Hyundai Santa Fe - AC issues (always at the worst time)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-ac-issues-always-at-the-worst-time/165825)
**Author:** [@RicDee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RicDee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-ac-issues-always-at-the-worst-time/165825 "2020-06-15T17:54:37Z")
Dear Mr. Magliozzi My grandson inherited a 2011 Hyundai, Santa Fe (eco). 4 cyl, DOHC. The other morning he had to take me to the hospital. When I got into the car the AC was on but was blowing warm air. I asked him … --- ## [Steering wheel jerking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-jerking/165811)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-jerking/165811 "2020-06-15T15:54:45Z")
I have a 2011 Toyota Camry that I bought the end of last year. Whenever I brake suddenly on a downhill, or whenever there’s a slightly deep pothole, the steering wheel jerks either to the left or the right. I had it loo… --- ## [2020 Mazda CX-3 - Options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-3-options/165785)
**Author:** [@lorieM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lorieM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-3-options/165785 "2020-06-15T14:30:44Z")
Have you driven a 2020 Mazda CX3 What other brands did you consider? --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 3500 - AC not cold after battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-3500-ac-not-cold-after-battery-drain/165619)
**Author:** [@sfcturbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sfcturbo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-3500-ac-not-cold-after-battery-drain/165619 "2020-06-15T14:29:14Z")
batteries drained because I had left my 5th wheel plugged in and a ceiling fan and 2 lights were on for about 3 days, remote or key won’t open the doors. Used a slim jim to unlock door,now no cold air, was very cold prio… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-codes/164793)
**Author:** [@TB47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TB47)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-codes/164793 "2020-06-15T13:32:12Z")
Getting a b1000 b0084 and b0083 trouble code on a 06 Silverado. Can the b0084 and b0083 cause the b1000 code to also display? --- ## [Service bleed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-bleed/165575)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-bleed/165575 "2020-06-15T09:17:47Z")
2008, 3.5L. Disk on all 4. I have an autoenginuity scanner. I want to bleed the ABS. The instructions on scanner says to open the appropriate bleeder screw, pump brakes once every 2 seconds. Then actuate the scanner and… --- ## [13 impala starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-impala-starting-issues/165783)
**Author:** [@NateCre8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateCre8)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-impala-starting-issues/165783 "2020-06-15T08:55:19Z")
My car has had issues in the past where it would say “starting disabled, service throttle”. Strangely this would only happen if the fuel level was below 1/4 left. It would also allow me to start the car by unplugging the… --- ## [1997 Dodge Dakota freeze frame/headlight issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-dakota-freeze-frame-headlight-issues/165799)
**Author:** [@Tina-53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina-53)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-dakota-freeze-frame-headlight-issues/165799 "2020-06-15T05:55:14Z")
I am a Single mom trying to fix my son’s truck without paying a mechanic and here are the freed frame results:DTCFRZF P0133, FUELSYS1 CL, FUELSYS1 N/A, LOAD PCT 4.7, EIL 198, SHRRFT1 -1.6, LONGFT1 1.55, MAP 4.8, RPM 640,… --- ## [Want to change temp gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-change-temp-gauge/165740)
**Author:** [@hutslar1984\_166832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutslar1984_166832)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-change-temp-gauge/165740 "2020-06-15T05:54:51Z")
I have a 1985 dodge w350 and it really doesn’t actually have a temp gauge it has a light that comes on when it overheats but i would like to switch to a needle temp gauge so I could know if its running hot or if its abou… --- ## [2014 Toyota Tundra touch screen stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-touch-screen-stopped-working/165771)
**Author:** [@dezboy47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dezboy47)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-touch-screen-stopped-working/165771 "2020-06-15T03:34:17Z")
Hi everyone, I have 2014 Toyota tundra, Last night my touch screen suddenly stopped working when I was listening to the radio it is blink sometimes and shows back camera for a Second then nothing. --- ## [Transmission and axle have a lot of play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-axle-have-a-lot-of-play/165792)
**Author:** [@hoonygi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hoonygi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-axle-have-a-lot-of-play/165792 "2020-06-15T03:14:05Z")
I was working on replacing the passenger side wheel bearing and noticed the extra play and loud clunking noise coming either from the inner shaft bearing assembly that connect cv joint to transmission (passenger side) or… --- ## [2004 Honda Accord slows uphill on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-slows-uphill-on-highway/165777)
**Author:** [@devonhansen\_168212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devonhansen_168212)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-slows-uphill-on-highway/165777 "2020-06-15T02:36:35Z")
I have a 2004 Honda Accord 2.4L (K24) 4 door 5 speed Automatic trans, I’ve replaced various parts on my car and it still struggles to go uphill on the highway, (just saying I use Mobil1 full synthetic with good filters … --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer has low rumble at highway speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-has-low-rumble-at-highway-speed/165781)
**Author:** [@Muckleg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muckleg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-has-low-rumble-at-highway-speed/165781 "2020-06-15T02:15:53Z")
My ‘16 Explorer has a new issue, when traveling at 65-70 mph I am hearing a low rumble. I haven’t seen any new recalls. My main concern is safety. Could this be caused by a bad bearing??? --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Equinox - loud noise from the rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-loud-noise-from-the-rear/165758)
**Author:** [@midge77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/midge77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-loud-noise-from-the-rear/165758 "2020-06-14T21:12:47Z")
A loud noise coming from the rear of the car which sometimes becomes almost deafening. Drives ok. --- ## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - Overheating warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-overheating-warning/165721)
**Author:** [@stevehenderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevehenderson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-overheating-warning/165721 "2020-06-14T20:40:19Z")
dashboard reads engine is overheated --- ## [Check engine light flashed, then shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashed-then-shut-off/165769)
**Author:** [@Carlton-22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlton-22)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashed-then-shut-off/165769 "2020-06-14T19:19:54Z")
2002 Grand Marquis, 150k+ The CEL started flashing on me with some sputtering. I pulled over to check the code and it stopped. Stopped sputtering as well. Drove a few miles and the exact same thing happened and it again… --- ## [Neutral Safety Switch Previously Replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch-previously-replaced/165766)
**Author:** [@JLingenfelder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLingenfelder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch-previously-replaced/165766 "2020-06-14T17:37:05Z")
Had the Neutral Safety Switch (NSS) replaced about six months ago, because the car wouldn’t start and I recalled a CarTalk program about the NSS, so decided this must be the problem. But did not have any diagnostics perf… --- ## [BMW E46 Heater Valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-e46-heater-valve/165759)
**Author:** [@alirad547](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alirad547)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-e46-heater-valve/165759 "2020-06-14T17:29:12Z")
Hi I have a BMW E46 2005 The air conditioner in my car was not very cold in the summer The mechanic said there was a problem with the heater valve And when he bypass the heater valve completely The problem was solve… --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKZ - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-battery-drain/165677)
**Author:** [@Charles29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-battery-drain/165677 "2020-06-14T15:15:10Z")
Battery drain overnight --- ## [Car Shop Taking Forever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shop-taking-forever/154732)
**Author:** [@Majinvegito123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Majinvegito123)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shop-taking-forever/154732 "2020-06-14T13:35:04Z")
Hey guys. I’m posting this in a sort of frustration. So last year I essentially killed my motor on my vehicle (the car just wasn’t built to handle such boost amounts). Anyway, I had a whole system planned out of how to g… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=503) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=505)