# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=513 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 514 --- ## [Screeching 2004 Ford Crown Victoria](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-2004-ford-crown-victoria/165149)
**Author:** [@twcole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twcole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-2004-ford-crown-victoria/165149 "2020-06-01T04:37:07Z")
Aletf side wheel or bearing is screeching really loud --- ## [Boroscope option for smartphone or computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boroscope-option-for-smartphone-or-computer/165075)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boroscope-option-for-smartphone-or-computer/165075 "2020-06-01T04:03:23Z")
Just in case you need a cheap boroscope, Think I paid $85 or so for mine, not recommending this site, just showing one option for what is out there. $15.90 --- ## [Humpback Whale in my hood?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humpback-whale-in-my-hood/66272)
**Author:** [@Sandino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandino)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humpback-whale-in-my-hood/66272 "2020-05-31T23:45:31Z")
I have a 2005 Honda CRV. Sometimes (not often) it will make a sound like the singing of a humpback whale. The sound will continue even after I turn the car off, for a few minutes. It doesn't seem to matter if the air … --- ## [1994 GMC Sierra 1500 #- Engine swap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-gmc-sierra-1500-engine-swap/165110)
**Author:** [@Mr.Bill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr.Bill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-gmc-sierra-1500-engine-swap/165110 "2020-05-31T23:27:32Z")
I have a 94 GMC Sierra 4.3 w/standard transmission. Engine inop ,(broken rod). I have another 4.3 from a 99 GMC Sierra including harness ,minus fuse box and computer. If I swap the intake and the distributor. Would this … --- ## [Signal blinker issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signal-blinker-issue/96970)
**Author:** [@Ben39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben39)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/signal-blinker-issue/96970 "2016-12-09T23:43:46Z")
1999 dodge ram. Lately when i turn my signal blinker left or right it lasts only 10-15 seconds, the more I turn the less it works. Could it be just dirty inside or are there any parts that i should replace? Thanks BTW,… --- ## [Oil is selling in Negative Numbers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-is-selling-in-negative-numbers/163144)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-is-selling-in-negative-numbers/163144 "2020-05-31T22:24:54Z")
Oil prices dropped 321% on Monday. --- ## [Need help with 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-1985-mercedes-benz-sl-class/165056)
**Author:** [@powers123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powers123)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-1985-mercedes-benz-sl-class/165056 "2020-05-31T21:46:38Z")
i have a 1985 380 sl .I had the car towed to my mechanic because it wouldn’t start They replaced pickup wire to module, ignition coil, distributor and ignition coil unit The car ran ok until it didn’t I took it back and… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Trailer brake light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-trailer-brake-light/165104)
**Author:** [@RichardDavis32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardDavis32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-trailer-brake-light/165104 "2020-05-31T20:54:24Z")
Service Trailer Brake warning light comes on and dings --- ## [2004 Buick Rendezvous - Starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-starting-issue/165099)
**Author:** [@K\_CautomotiveService](https://community.cartalk.com/u/K_CautomotiveService)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-starting-issue/165099 "2020-05-31T20:47:48Z")
i just put in a new starter in my car , ok now when i turn key to start some times it stay in the starting mode what dose that mean --- ## [Hybrid vs. non hybrid costs column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-vs-non-hybrid-costs-column/165052)
**Author:** [@MajorCamerota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MajorCamerota)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-vs-non-hybrid-costs-column/165052 "2020-05-31T20:36:02Z")
Yo Ray!! I’m an old car guy, and a long time reader of your column. I agree with you almost all the time, by the way. My vehicles include a ’58 Corvette, a ’65 Mustang (both modified), and a CTS-V coupe, 6-speed, whic… --- ## [Brake and turning noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-turning-noise/165077)
**Author:** [@Russell-60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell-60)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-turning-noise/165077 "2020-05-31T17:56:17Z")
Hi everyone, I recently changed the half shafts and complete knuckle on our suv. After doing the driver side the brake makes a noise when almost stopped. Also notices if I do a really sharp circle turn with foot on the b… --- ## [2005 Saturn vue any help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-vue-any-help-please/165097)
**Author:** [@Josh-175](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh-175)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-vue-any-help-please/165097 "2020-05-31T14:21:13Z")
Hi so I was looking for some help if possible I have a 2005 Saturn Vue 2.2 L four-cylinder engine. A couple weeks ago my car started to sputter whenever at a stop or at idle. I assumed it was a spark plug issue and I … --- ## [1990 Ford F-250 OD not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-f-250-od-not-working/165068)
**Author:** [@RichardMurphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardMurphy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-f-250-od-not-working/165068 "2020-05-31T12:53:29Z")
OD not working with 12 o clock wires plugged into alternator, problem started after replacing the old one. --- ## [1998 Pontiac Grand Am - Bucks (gently)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-pontiac-grand-am-bucks-gently/165005)
**Author:** [@Tom04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom04)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-pontiac-grand-am-bucks-gently/165005 "2020-05-31T12:18:27Z")
My 1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 123,000 miles seems to gently buck a little when going up a grade at highway speed. --- ## [1977 Dodge Ram Wagon -Battery wiring issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-dodge-ram-wagon-battery-wiring-issue/165095)
**Author:** [@BrianBocage69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianBocage69)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-dodge-ram-wagon-battery-wiring-issue/165095 "2020-05-31T09:42:38Z")
Van dies if you take off the positive lead to the battery but thats because the van wont start unless I run a hot lead from the battery to the coil --- ## [Can anyone tell me how to fix this noise? Only makes that noise when I first start the car in the morning. \[VIDEO\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-how-to-fix-this-noise-only-makes-that-noise-when-i-first-start-the-car-in-the-morning-video/165089)
**Author:** [@kenney92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenney92)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-how-to-fix-this-noise-only-makes-that-noise-when-i-first-start-the-car-in-the-morning-video/165089 "2020-05-31T06:18:49Z")
03 Ford Escape Ltd V6. Does the starter motor need to be replaced or something different? Video of the car making noise --- ## [What was the name of Tom's spiritual guide?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-name-of-toms-spiritual-guide/164781)
**Author:** [@sommerma2100\_148466](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sommerma2100_148466)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-name-of-toms-spiritual-guide/164781 "2020-05-31T05:28:18Z")
There were at least a couple shows in which Tom mentioned the name of his (presumably fictional) spiritual guide or guru or some such thing. It was something like “Omyan Ahspiasidos,” I think… I remember it as vaguely (… --- ## [Overheating problem sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem-sound/165085)
**Author:** [@oTiqer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oTiqer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem-sound/165085 "2020-05-31T02:43:24Z")
Car has been overheating, I hear a squealing sound. Once I start to accelerate more it seems to lower the temperature back to normal. I’ve changed the thermostat and I know it isn’t the water pump. --- ## [2009 Jeep Patriot - AC quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-ac-quit/164987)
**Author:** [@Shace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-ac-quit/164987 "2020-05-31T02:40:32Z")
No A/C Jeep Patriot 2009 --- ## [2015 Hyundai Tucson - Drives like it has a flat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-drives-like-it-has-a-flat/165083)
**Author:** [@Donald29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donald29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-drives-like-it-has-a-flat/165083 "2020-05-31T02:19:41Z")
When I turn a corner left or right the car rides like it has a flat tire. --- ## [Bad performance, need ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-performance-need-ideas/165041)
**Author:** [@Jacob-Jensen-1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob-Jensen-1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-performance-need-ideas/165041 "2020-05-31T02:09:47Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy cruse LT. It has about 107500 miles on it… The check engine light is not on but the performance has gotten bad. It does not like getting up and go anymore. The fuel economy is has gotten bad. I’ve tak… --- ## [2016 Buick Cascada - rims are dented](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-cascada-rims-are-dented/164959)
**Author:** [@Bonnie48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bonnie48)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-cascada-rims-are-dented/164959 "2020-05-31T01:42:30Z")
I bought new tires from my Buick Dealer. When the service was complete the NEE TIRES were dirty looking and had white glue smeared on the sidewalls. In addition the rims had scratch marks and look like they were hammered… --- ## [1986 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - Oil light on and overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-oil-light-on-and-overheats/165013)
**Author:** [@LJvanRooyen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LJvanRooyen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-oil-light-on-and-overheats/165013 "2020-05-31T00:11:40Z")
Jetta 2 1.8 overheats new radiator new oil pump water pump new cylinder head thermostat all new sensors. the oil light comes on when engine overheats. --- ## [2017 Lexus IS 200t - is this alignment problem common?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-is-200t-is-this-alignment-problem-common/164955)
**Author:** [@PaulVD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulVD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-is-200t-is-this-alignment-problem-common/164955 "2020-05-30T22:02:04Z")
Purchased the car Aug 2017. Mileage 15,100. I got a flat and discovered that all four tires had an alignment problem that the tires we toeing out and that we wearing thin on the inside of the tire. Brought it to the… --- ## [Help me decide on DTC SRS ABS scan tool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-decide-on-dtc-srs-abs-scan-tool/93535)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-decide-on-dtc-srs-abs-scan-tool/93535 "2020-05-30T20:16:58Z")
I have the SRS dummy light on, so I can't pass inspection in MA. I am thinking it probably is the passenger seat weight sensor for the air bag in my 2006 Ford Focus, but I want to be sure before I take the seat apart. So… --- ## [Silverado rear differential keeps failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-rear-differential-keeps-failing/129677)
**Author:** [@Brian-Elsasser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian-Elsasser)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-rear-differential-keeps-failing/129677 "2020-05-30T20:04:36Z")
04 Silverado rear differential failed. Replaced it 3 years ago. It went out again. Replaced it again. Failed the next day. Same symptoms as the first time. Wet roads. Rear wheel drive. 1 wheel spins when turning at a l… --- ## [1994 Toyota Pickup - Help with MAF issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-pickup-help-with-maf-issue/164645)
**Author:** [@Ricco\_sTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricco_sTruck)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-pickup-help-with-maf-issue/164645 "2020-05-30T19:25:04Z")
Truck stopped running aprox 1 year ago. No real reason. Model is Deluxe, V6, 60k miles, always well maintained, excellent condition,. Replaced fuel filter, fuel pump, distributer, Zilch. Three months ago I replaced t… --- ## [Buick verano 2013 power steering problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-verano-2013-power-steering-problem/165066)
**Author:** [@William-204](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William-204)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-verano-2013-power-steering-problem/165066 "2020-05-30T17:58:28Z")
Out of know where my power steering went out and it is incredibly hard to turn what can i do --- ## [Hybrid car cost considerations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-car-cost-considerations/165060)
**Author:** [@charlesflint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlesflint)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-car-cost-considerations/165060 "2020-05-30T16:11:46Z")
In your May 30 article in the Arizona Republic, there is one more variable to consider when deciding whether to buy a Hybrid or just a gas model: How long will the large battery last? What will it cost to replace it? H… --- ## [Power Steering Pump Keeps Failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-keeps-failing/164984)
**Author:** [@cecranford1126](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cecranford1126)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-keeps-failing/164984 "2020-05-30T16:40:22Z")
Had a small leak in the power steering hose, so brought the car to shop #1. Fluid levels still above the minimum level when we brought it in. While getting the hose fixed, the power steering pump apparently failed at sho… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=512) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=514)