# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=538 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 539 --- ## [2007 Lexus RX 400h - Electric SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-400h-electric-suv/163081)
**Author:** [@Caryl59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caryl59)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-400h-electric-suv/163081 "2020-04-20T01:25:01Z")
I have a 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid with…240,000 miles. Still a Great car!! I’d like to get an electric SUV. What are your top3 recommendations?? Thanks!! --- ## [2000 Ford Ranger - 4x4 question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-4x4-question/163034)
**Author:** [@JerryEllmann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryEllmann)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2020, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-4x4-question/163034 "2020-04-20T00:54:02Z")
Hi Ray, I have a 2000 Ford Ranger pickup with a dashboard switch to change from 2WD to 4x4high to 4x4low. My problem is that it doesn’t engage in 4x4low when I really need it … the wheels just spin, especially in snow (o… --- ## [Testing Costco's Kirkland Full Synthetic Motor Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-costcos-kirkland-full-synthetic-motor-oil/162771)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-costcos-kirkland-full-synthetic-motor-oil/162771 "2020-04-19T20:50:42Z")
This video compares the performance of Costco’s new motor oil with that of Walmart’s Supertech oil. If you don’t want to watch the entire video, I will summarize the findings for you: The Kirkland oil performed essenti… --- ## [2014 Honda Civic Sdn - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-sdn-starting-issues/163086)
**Author:** [@Bonnie29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bonnie29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-sdn-starting-issues/163086 "2020-04-19T23:46:52Z")
My car won’t start with the push start. However it will start with the remote. Of course as soon as the door is unlocked the car shuts off. Brand new battery. Lights, horn and everything else works. So I know it’s not th… --- ## [1987 chrysler fifth Avenue issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-fifth-avenue-issues/163066)
**Author:** [@Mahlon\_Hathorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mahlon_Hathorn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-fifth-avenue-issues/163066 "2020-04-19T20:50:25Z")
So after much tinkering, I have finally figured out my cars patterns and symptoms reliably, now i have my suspicions already regarding thermostat/ coolant temp gauge BUT I figured I would tell my tale of woe here and see… --- ## [Car won't start after timing belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing-belt-replacement/46832)
**Author:** [@civicowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/civicowner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing-belt-replacement/46832 "2020-04-19T20:08:32Z")
I have a 2001 Honda Civic EX with 110,000 miles. Last weekend I decided to change the timing belt. I own the Honda Service Manual for this car, and I followed the instructions exactly. After putting everything back to… --- ## [Ac/ fan making noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-fan-making-noise/162896)
**Author:** [@Rami\_Ibadi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rami_Ibadi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-fan-making-noise/162896 "2020-04-19T19:20:54Z")
Hello, I have a problem with my Opel Corsa D 2014: when I turn the air conditioning , I hear a noise. Even if i don’t turn the ac on and just run the fan i hear a noise . I thought it was the interior blower motor and … --- ## [B2B choke and throttle hook up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b2b-choke-and-throttle-hook-up/162652)
**Author:** [@mrhoskins62\_166278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrhoskins62_166278)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b2b-choke-and-throttle-hook-up/162652 "2020-04-19T14:29:37Z")
I recently bought a 1950 Dodge truck. The guy I bought it from had tinkered with the choke and when I went to get the truck had even removed it completely. I was wondering if anyone would have any pictures showing how y… --- ## [Steering shaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-shaft/163061)
**Author:** [@spidreant\_166540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spidreant_166540)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 10:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-shaft/163061 "2020-04-19T10:51:45Z")
OKay so after a lot of struggle to remove the old steering shaft, the end where the spline is on the one shaft doesnt seem to line with the other one, is there a way to adjust it? i cant seem to take it apart the telesc… --- ## [The Coronavirus car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-coronavirus-car/163039)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-coronavirus-car/163039 "2020-04-19T09:22:24Z")
’ Civic-minded car designer Kanyaboyina Sudhakar of the Sudha Cars Museum in Bahadurpura, India, has built a one-seat vehicle in the shape of the coronavirus “so that awareness can be spread on social distancing,” he tol… --- ## [Squeaking/whinging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-whinging/163053)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Ingram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron_Ingram)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-whinging/163053 "2020-04-19T03:54:54Z")
Hi i have a 2001 jeep Cherokee sport 4.0 and my serpentine belt squeaks i have checked the belt and tension those seem fine but when it squeaks my voltage drops and especially when i have my ac on does this sound like a … --- ## [The buried Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-buried-ford/163040)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-buried-ford/163040 "2020-04-19T03:24:53Z")
’ A man in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, England, set out to build a deck in his back garden in early April and uncovered a mystery. As John Brayshaw, 40, began digging post holes, he unearthed an automobile buried on it… --- ## [Car bucks around 2000 RPM. Transmission, spark plugs, or fuel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bucks-around-2000-rpm-transmission-spark-plugs-or-fuel/158603)
**Author:** [@vinny.mossman\_163369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vinny.mossman_163369)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bucks-around-2000-rpm-transmission-spark-plugs-or-fuel/158603 "2020-04-19T01:33:07Z")
2008 Buick LaCrosse intermittently does funny stuff around 2000 RPM. “Bucks,” “lurches,” and “revs” are some fitting words. When I give it gas to get above 2000 - or let off the pedal - it seems to do fine. Sometimes it’… --- ## [Car Won't Start After Two Days of No Use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-two-days-of-no-use/162996)
**Author:** [@dannyd1221\_166505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannyd1221_166505)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-two-days-of-no-use/162996 "2020-04-19T01:09:40Z")
My girlfriend has a 2012 Jetta Sportswagen TDI that has a brand new battery in it. We put the new battery in this winter after her car was having a really hard time starting in the colder temps. It seemed to be fine for … --- ## [2005 Subaru Outback clunks when taking off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-clunks-when-taking-off/162987)
**Author:** [@Mikesmith38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikesmith38)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-clunks-when-taking-off/162987 "2020-04-18T21:06:30Z")
Car makes clunking sound when taking off from start once rolling along it does not do it. --- ## [92 3000gt help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-3000gt-help/163019)
**Author:** [@Ulises\_Martinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ulises_Martinez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-3000gt-help/163019 "2020-04-18T19:49:27Z")
Got a 92 Mitsubishi 3000gt replaced battery didn’t start the car as soon as I plug in ground car makes a chipiring noise with car being off and key in my pocket is something stuck? Please help. --- ## [Blend door actuator psgr side knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blend-door-actuator-psgr-side-knocking/162879)
**Author:** [@daisyq32ros\_166426](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daisyq32ros_166426)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blend-door-actuator-psgr-side-knocking/162879 "2020-04-18T19:39:15Z")
I have an 09 Pontiac G5 GT. For the pass five months it’s been making a knocking noise for 15 seconds every time I start up the car. In the beginning of the first months it wasn’t constant. Now it is. I replaced the blow… --- ## [Unusual paint chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-paint-chips/163037)
**Author:** [@longmistydays2112\_166525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longmistydays2112_166525)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-paint-chips/163037 "2020-04-18T19:32:37Z")
Howdy, my 2013 Passat has developed very tiny chips in the paint all over the roof, deck lid and hood. I can’t figure out Help! \[/quote\] Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you. --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Cavalier - Rod price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-cavalier-rod-price/162958)
**Author:** [@Alex00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex00)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-cavalier-rod-price/162958 "2020-04-18T18:50:26Z")
What’s price range for a blown rod when I press gas it starts knocking really bad --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Volt - will gas go bad if I don’t use it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-volt-will-gas-go-bad-if-i-don-t-use-it/161965)
**Author:** [@shannonfam\_165851](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shannonfam_165851)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-volt-will-gas-go-bad-if-i-don-t-use-it/161965 "2020-04-18T17:53:39Z")
When I leased my Volt in December 2017 it came with a full tank of gas. Except for one trip from Sacramento to San Francisco (where I used less than 1/2 tank of gas) I rarely drive on anything but battery. My first gas r… --- ## [2006 Chrysler Town & Country - Flaky roof paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-flaky-roof-paint/162970)
**Author:** [@Pugh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pugh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-flaky-roof-paint/162970 "2020-04-18T17:36:37Z")
roof top clear coat has rough spots. Appears to have flaked off? --- ## [Brakes after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-after-sitting/163018)
**Author:** [@decky47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/decky47)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-after-sitting/163018 "2020-04-18T16:29:06Z")
ENDED - getting rid of the car. Not worth it. My car sat through the Canadian winter outside because we weren’t sure we were going to throw more money at it, for the rocker panels are in absolute garbage shape. I’m talk… --- ## [2004 Corolla Died, Starts then Dies again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-died-starts-then-dies-again/163030)
**Author:** [@James\_Brandt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_Brandt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-died-starts-then-dies-again/163030 "2020-04-18T16:25:41Z")
As I was driving, doing about 70 with cruise control on, the car lost power/died with a brief spike in rpm, as I pulled over to the shoulder, the engine when completely dead. When I tried to restart it immediately, there… --- ## [Recharging 1999 Nissan Maxima A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recharging-1999-nissan-maxima-a-c/163009)
**Author:** [@GMan88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMan88)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recharging-1999-nissan-maxima-a-c/163009 "2020-04-18T15:45:02Z")
I have a '99 Maxima and when I turn on the A/C it just blows warm air. I did a little digging and it seems like it may be worth trying to recharge myself. I did see in some other forums that people think this may be a ba… --- ## [Strange end ("Double D"? GM?) on a strut rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-end-double-d-gm-on-a-strut-rod/163015)
**Author:** [@Will-Parker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will-Parker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-end-double-d-gm-on-a-strut-rod/163015 "2020-04-18T14:00:46Z")
Anyone with experience using “Double D” endings on strut rods? (Aka GM Shock Absorber tool?) I tracked down a tool online (link below) that seems to resemble the ends of my strut rods, but there aren’t any specs given an… --- ## [Can flat tire be repaired and how?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-flat-tire-be-repaired-and-how/162930)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-flat-tire-be-repaired-and-how/162930 "2020-04-18T13:17:02Z")
encountered another road hazard, this time a screw attached itself to the tire of a pickup and caused a flat. Can it be repaired being so close to the edge and what is the best fix, the tire has less than 20T miles on … --- ## [Car leases are becoming like timeshare contracts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-leases-are-becoming-like-timeshare-contracts/162977)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-leases-are-becoming-like-timeshare-contracts/162977 "2020-04-18T13:07:24Z")
Maybe Dave Ramsey will soon have a “preferred” referral for ending car lease contracts https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/car-trouble-auto-lenders-not-181601305.html The automobile business is getting interesting --- ## [Trouble starting my 2016 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-my-2016-hyundai-elantra/162990)
**Author:** [@Joyce42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joyce42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-my-2016-hyundai-elantra/162990 "2020-04-18T12:29:22Z")
having problem starting car It is keyless remote you are supposed to put foot on brake and press while touching start button. --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Impala’s front tires locked up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-impala-s-front-tires-locked-up/163014)
**Author:** [@taylorann62193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taylorann62193)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-impala-s-front-tires-locked-up/163014 "2020-04-18T12:27:54Z")
Front wheel drive 01 Chevy impala front tires locked up while accelerating from a stop sign. Heard a loud bang sounded as if engine dropped to the ground or like something major had snapped or broke . Then both front ti… --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester - transmission fluid dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-transmission-fluid-dilemma/163011)
**Author:** [@Holly06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holly06)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-transmission-fluid-dilemma/163011 "2020-04-18T03:02:22Z")
My 2010 Subaru Forester was purchased used and I do not believe the transmission fluid was ever changed…should I do it now? It has almost 100,000 miles on it [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=537) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=539)