# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=548 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 549 --- ## [2020 Chevrolet Corvette - Corvette grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-corvette-corvette-grinding-noise/162317)
**Author:** [@ReathaBorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReathaBorn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-corvette-corvette-grinding-noise/162317 "2020-04-02T15:21:52Z")
Wheel jump and grinding noise when turning forward or reverse when executing a sharp turn like backing out of driveway or making a turn at a corner --- ## [Lack of Locking Wires in Automobiles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-locking-wires-in-automobiles/161513)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-locking-wires-in-automobiles/161513 "2020-04-02T12:04:13Z")
How come automobiles don’t use locking wires on fasteners? It would seem to me that several of the fasteners are safety critical. If the nut or bolt comes loose as a result of vibrations, then it could put the driver’s l… --- ## [Desperate money hole - Mystery of "Check Gauges"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperate-money-hole-mystery-of-check-gauges/162246)
**Author:** [@raharder1\_166038](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raharder1_166038)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperate-money-hole-mystery-of-check-gauges/162246 "2020-04-02T03:37:57Z")
I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel, 162,000 miles. I keep taking it to the mechanic and it fails a week or two after being fixed. I use it to haul hay and horses and it goes up a steep winding grade and down eve… --- ## [Engine knock? or something else](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knock-or-something-else/162255)
**Author:** [@Warrensivrup\_166044](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warrensivrup_166044)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knock-or-something-else/162255 "2020-04-02T01:03:28Z")
Okay hey guys I’ve made a post about this before but old account wouldn’t let me login so had to make a new one, anyhow I’ve have this knock or tap in my engine that I’ve been trying to figure out for the longest time, i… --- ## [Unexpected barriers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexpected-barriers/162281)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexpected-barriers/162281 "2020-04-01T22:34:15Z")
I heard last night on the local news that the city of St. Louis is closing parks by putting metal barriers across roadways. But some drivers who are used to cutting through the parks have been hitting the barriers becaus… --- ## [A really nice video](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-really-nice-video/162283)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-really-nice-video/162283 "2020-04-01T21:23:54Z")
… about “orphaned” makes and models. Enjoy! --- ## [2003 Hyundai Santa Fe - persistent battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-persistent-battery-drain/162268)
**Author:** [@Ross03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-persistent-battery-drain/162268 "2020-04-01T19:50:29Z")
New battery,new alt.still have battery drain… starter seems fine…no lights on.found cd player ran on when not in use,fixed that checked all lights none on…no blown fuses. \>\>confused,lol --- ## [Grand cherokee or Forester?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-cherokee-or-forester/161799)
**Author:** [@Talo\_5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Talo_5)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-cherokee-or-forester/161799 "2020-04-01T19:46:04Z")
Hi guys! I recently moved to Colorado and I’m looking at buying a used car. I will be using it to drive to work every day and go for hikes in the mountains during weekends. I don’t know exactly about how much I will be… --- ## [Lawn Boy Surprise, no oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lawn-boy-surprise-no-oil-change/105006)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lawn-boy-surprise-no-oil-change/105006 "2020-04-01T19:41:01Z")
So we needed a new lawn mower for the maintenance guy at the cabins, now I had bought a poulan at sears, 3.5 hp, took 20 pulls to start 8 years ago, took it back to sears got a partial refund, and got a craftsman with a … --- ## [My car won't accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-accelerate/162237)
**Author:** [@Cristram19\_148770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cristram19_148770)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-accelerate/162237 "2020-04-01T18:58:36Z")
So I have a 97 Accord after driving the car for 10minutes it just won’t accelerate smoke was coming from under engine bay on car was driving the road and car stopped couldnt accelerate so I put in neutral to push the veh… --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Beetle - Door handles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-door-handles/162252)
**Author:** [@LeilaKennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeilaKennedy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-door-handles/162252 "2020-04-01T17:21:03Z")
Everybody is disinfecting the surfaces they touch because of the coronavirus. What about car door handles? My husband is adamant that we NOT disinfect the door handles on our VW beetle because it will destroy the paint. … --- ## [2008 Toyota Solara whines when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-solara-whines-when-idling/162271)
**Author:** [@RichardDickson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardDickson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-solara-whines-when-idling/162271 "2020-04-01T17:10:47Z")
There is a whining sound when idling. Is it the transmission? --- ## [1jz non vvti ran out of oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1jz-non-vvti-ran-out-of-oil/162250)
**Author:** [@Darrien\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrien_Miller)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1jz-non-vvti-ran-out-of-oil/162250 "2020-04-01T15:30:36Z")
I have a 1998 m3 with a 1jz non vvti twin turbo swap. The turbo had a oil leak and as we were moving the car to another shop I guess it leaked out all the oil and ran the engine dry and shut the car off. We added oil and… --- ## [2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - constant ticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-constant-ticking/162218)
**Author:** [@Charlene12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlene12)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-constant-ticking/162218 "2020-04-01T14:48:29Z")
constant ticking on the passenger side of the motor. It does it idling and driving --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V - strange groan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-strange-groan/162216)
**Author:** [@JoeyFrampton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeyFrampton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-strange-groan/162216 "2020-04-01T13:31:19Z")
My honda crv makes a strange groaning from the engine when i make a slow turn or i take off from a stop sign while turning the wheel. This noise is more prominent when the weather is cold, but it has gotten worse over th… --- ## [2018 Honda Civic shakes around 40 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-shakes-around-40-mph/162235)
**Author:** [@Sandrap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandrap)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-shakes-around-40-mph/162235 "2020-04-01T13:04:41Z")
My car shakes when I drive 40… --- ## [A timely cartoon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-timely-cartoon/162261)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-timely-cartoon/162261 "2020-04-01T11:58:47Z")
--- ## [2007 Acura RDX - Bluetooth question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-bluetooth-question/162072)
**Author:** [@graciano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/graciano)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-bluetooth-question/162072 "2020-04-01T03:23:13Z")
ubication modulo bluetooth remplazing --- ## [2014 Buick Regal P0583](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-p0583/162224)
**Author:** [@FRANKSCHMIDT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FRANKSCHMIDT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-p0583/162224 "2020-03-31T19:41:14Z")
2014 2.0 l code PO583. What do i check first? --- ## [How big of wheels can I run?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-big-of-wheels-can-i-run/162186)
**Author:** [@Marleyjacob67\_165507](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marleyjacob67_165507)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-big-of-wheels-can-i-run/162186 "2020-04-01T02:07:26Z")
Hey, so I was just wondering on how big of wheels I can run in my 1997 Subaru Impreza wagon. The current wheels are 205/60R15. I also plan on lowering the car about a inch or two for better handling. Just looking for som… --- ## [Hi i need help to find the car model of this tail light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hi-i-need-help-to-find-the-car-model-of-this-tail-light/159562)
**Author:** [@Frederick\_Paradis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frederick_Paradis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hi-i-need-help-to-find-the-car-model-of-this-tail-light/159562 "2020-04-01T01:46:41Z")
Hi if anyone know the car model of this tail light it would be very helpfull i tried to find it with the numbers i the back but no luck… that why im asking here if anyone have an idea that be awesome. Thanks in advanc… --- ## [2009 Toyota Prius - Good buy or goodbye?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-good-buy-or-goodbye/162204)
**Author:** [@KewalGodsa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KewalGodsa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-good-buy-or-goodbye/162204 "2020-04-01T01:42:16Z")
I want to by Prius car from someone but that car is 186225 miles on it I’m worried about battery please tell me what you think about this car I can by or not --- ## [2011 Lexus IS 250- Why not a better battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-is-250-why-not-a-better-battery/162181)
**Author:** [@DonHorst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonHorst)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-is-250-why-not-a-better-battery/162181 "2020-04-01T01:35:51Z")
Lately with all the new electric vehicles powered by Li ion batteries and power banks used to jump start dead batteries why are we still using lead acid batteries in gasoline cars? Why not a Li ion battery? --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Camaro - Stuck CD - Who to turn to?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-camaro-stuck-cd-who-to-turn-to/162210)
**Author:** [@Barry38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry38)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-camaro-stuck-cd-who-to-turn-to/162210 "2020-04-01T01:20:10Z")
My radio / CD player has been quitting on me mid song in the radio and with these power shorts it appears the cd is stuck in the player and won’t eject even though the display is receiving the command When I restart the… --- ## [Dead battery and strange noise and smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-and-strange-noise-and-smell/162170)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-and-strange-noise-and-smell/162170 "2020-04-01T00:35:36Z")
Hi, hope everyone is staying safe. The other night i was on my way to the store, when i tried to turn on the car it wouldn’t start. It just made a little noise. Anyway i called AAA the man came out and jumped it and sh… --- ## [Redneck Auto Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redneck-auto-repairs/85385)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redneck-auto-repairs/85385 "2020-04-01T00:21:11Z")
I'm sure many of you have seen some of these before, but some are so innovative that I thought I would share them. http://s536.photobucket.com/user/jrhoyt0895/slideshow/Redneck%20Auto%20Repairs --- ## [1986 Toyota Camry - Reliable car now has this issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-camry-reliable-car-now-has-this-issue/162025)
**Author:** [@skylerengelke\_165887](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skylerengelke_165887)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-camry-reliable-car-now-has-this-issue/162025 "2020-03-31T23:25:53Z")
My 86 Camry has 158k miles on it and starts great and runs fine. About a month ago I was driving it in the rain for the first time since I had it and it randomly dies on me. Wouldn’t start up until the next day when it w… --- ## [2010 Nissan Altima - Battery draw over 2-3 weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-battery-draw-over-2-3-weeks/162160)
**Author:** [@AttholCline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AttholCline)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-battery-draw-over-2-3-weeks/162160 "2020-03-31T21:05:54Z")
My wife’s 2010 Nissan Altima doesn’t get driven very much. The actual current mileage is 19240 miles!! The problem is that something is draining the battery so that the 2-3 week hiatuses in her driving results in a de… --- ## [2004 BMW Z4 - Same size rims?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-z4-same-size-rims/162207)
**Author:** [@MartyJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartyJohnson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-z4-same-size-rims/162207 "2020-03-31T21:01:08Z")
Are the rims the same size front and rear? --- ## [Old car decision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-decision/157201)
**Author:** [@anthonypascoe\_162510](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthonypascoe_162510)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-decision/157201 "2020-03-31T20:12:07Z")
I need some general advice. I have a 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i with 197,000 miles. Its my around town car in the winter and we take it on long trips to spare the miles on my wife’s much newer Outback. It’s been fairly rel… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=547) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=549)