# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=553 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 554 --- ## [2004 Dodge Dakota battery question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-battery-question/161597)
**Author:** [@Justin281](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justin281)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-dakota-battery-question/161597 "2020-03-24T23:01:27Z")
I’ve replaced the battery in my 2004 dodge dakota and when I hook the terminals up the horn wipers and lights go off. But before I bought a new battery I put a used battery in it to make sure it still ran and had absolut… --- ## [Anyone have any fun car projects coming up due to the COVID Quarantine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-have-any-fun-car-projects-coming-up-due-to-the-covid-quarantine/161344)
**Author:** [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-have-any-fun-car-projects-coming-up-due-to-the-covid-quarantine/161344 "2020-03-24T20:44:25Z")
So we actually just completed a few projects. My father-in-law recently purchased a 2004 VW Passat without a prepurchase inspection :roll\_eyes: and a few weekends ago I had the pleasure of helping him pull the dash out t… --- ## [Starter or starter relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-or-starter-relay/160387)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-or-starter-relay/160387 "2020-03-24T19:41:51Z")
I am having the same starting / starter failing/grinding problem that I had back in 2015 when I had a harness and relay added between the battery and the starter as part of a recall. The added relay was a 4-pin Omron 121… --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester front-end clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-front-end-clunk/161607)
**Author:** [@WaynetenPas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WaynetenPas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-front-end-clunk/161607 "2020-03-24T18:08:20Z")
clunking up front at slow speeds and shaking in the steering wheel at about 65miles an hour --- ## [How to Work on a Car that Doesn't Have a Service Manual - New Toyota Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-work-on-a-car-that-doesnt-have-a-service-manual-new-toyota-vehicles/161357)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-work-on-a-car-that-doesnt-have-a-service-manual-new-toyota-vehicles/161357 "2020-03-24T17:15:29Z")
What do I do for example when I go and rotate my tires? I just guess the torque? The dealerships have told me that they are no longer making their own service manuals??? Like this one example. Toyota is no longer making… --- ## [Car idles fine, but dies when you hit the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-idles-fine-but-dies-when-you-hit-the-gas/46778)
**Author:** [@adamkinney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamkinney)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-idles-fine-but-dies-when-you-hit-the-gas/46778 "2020-03-24T16:59:08Z")
I have a 1987 nissan maxima, has been running great and has 240000 miles on it. The other day i got in the car, started it, and it ran while i scrapped the windows, I then put the car in reverse and it died. so for the p… --- ## [Oil pressure light 2019 Toyota camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-2019-toyota-camry/161510)
**Author:** [@Amanda\_Mihalatos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amanda_Mihalatos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-2019-toyota-camry/161510 "2020-03-24T16:16:38Z")
I have a 2019 Toyota Camry with 4,400 miles. The last few days the low oil pressure light comes on but after 15-20 minutes of driving it comes off. I’m thinking it has something to do when the car heats up? I recently go… --- ## [Unsettled RPMs and "mushing" sound when accelerating slowly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsettled-rpms-and-mushing-sound-when-accelerating-slowly/161679)
**Author:** [@0t1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/0t1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsettled-rpms-and-mushing-sound-when-accelerating-slowly/161679 "2020-03-24T15:50:14Z")
I have a 2015 Odyssey with ~75K miles. If I accelerate uphill or slowly often times the RPMs will bounce around between two ticks on the gauge, the engine will make a mushing sound, and the car will hesitate a bit. I… --- ## [Clicking noise near the rear end on my 2004 CTS-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-near-the-rear-end-on-my-2004-cts-v/161674)
**Author:** [@aarongavinag30\_165608](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarongavinag30_165608)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-near-the-rear-end-on-my-2004-cts-v/161674 "2020-03-24T13:55:38Z")
So I got my 2004 CTS-V a couple months ago I know the rear end is sensitive so I’ve been babying it. Recently I’ll take off from the start in 1st and hear some clicking. I don’t take off hard knowing it’s sensitive so I’… --- ## [$3240 for a new catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3240-for-a-new-catalytic-converter/161600)
**Author:** [@RogerDBrooks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerDBrooks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3240-for-a-new-catalytic-converter/161600 "2020-03-24T14:52:44Z")
I have 07 Accord,115k miles 2.4L EX sedan. Had a check engine light which was diagnosed at dealer as catalitic converter was not meeting minimum performance requirements and would have to be replaced. Cost $3240. Seriou… --- ## [Home Remedies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/home-remedies/107287)
**Author:** [@Thornback](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thornback)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/home-remedies/107287 "2020-03-24T12:57:31Z")
Years ago when I was a teen and couldn’t pay for radiator repair shops when our radiators developed a leak we had two home remedies we used. One was pour a small can of Pet’s Condensed Milk in the radiator. The other was… --- ## [2021 Hyundai Santa Fe - Runs rough and thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-runs-rough-and-thumps/161634)
**Author:** [@RosinaJDennis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RosinaJDennis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-runs-rough-and-thumps/161634 "2020-03-24T10:21:46Z")
Runs rough,wants to go when stopped,check engine light on,when lights on half come on then go in and out,thump in back --- ## [Can't get interior passenger side door panel off '93 Camry wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-interior-passenger-side-door-panel-off-93-camry-wagon/161575)
**Author:** [@ChevyWarWagon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChevyWarWagon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 9:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-interior-passenger-side-door-panel-off-93-camry-wagon/161575 "2020-03-24T09:27:58Z")
Trying to replace the window regulator on front passenger side door of a '93 Toyota Camry wagon. Can’t get the interior door panel off. All the clips and screws came out except the one right smack in the middle of the d… --- ## [2003 Pontiac G5 - Key is stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-g5-key-is-stuck/161493)
**Author:** [@Eduard57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eduard57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-g5-key-is-stuck/161493 "2020-03-24T05:13:14Z")
i was putting new subs in after i checked everything and it worked great i was putting the radio back and then the radio shut off and i got a anti theft light on my dash board and now my key is stuck in the ignition but … --- ## [Replacing wiper blades?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-wiper-blades/160833)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-wiper-blades/160833 "2020-03-24T01:59:27Z")
Last week I had my tires rotated and when I picked up the car naturally there was a list of stuff that needed to be done. One item was new wiper blades but when I examined them the material was pliable and there were no … --- ## [Oil Catch Can Benefits Debated - Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-catch-can-benefits-debated-why/160533)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-catch-can-benefits-debated-why/160533 "2020-03-24T01:09:09Z")
Why do people debate if oil catch cans are beneficial or not within the PCV system. It seems like you can’t really debate it, if you remove oil/gas mixture from going into the intake manifold to get burned, creating carb… --- ## [2012 Chrysler 200 rpms revving, lights flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-rpms-revving-lights-flashing/161591)
**Author:** [@RobinBerry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobinBerry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-rpms-revving-lights-flashing/161591 "2020-03-23T21:22:03Z")
While driving down the road my battery, airbags, traction, ABS, and seatbelt lights were going on and off. Also my Rpms would go up and my engine would rev up like it was in neutral while going down the road. Has anyone … --- ## [Air only blows out floor and defrost vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-only-blows-out-floor-and-defrost-vents/161538)
**Author:** [@Spaceguyspiff\_165530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spaceguyspiff_165530)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-only-blows-out-floor-and-defrost-vents/161538 "2020-03-23T21:17:17Z")
As stated in the title, I am only getting air blowing out of the defrost and floor vents but not the ones in the dash. I have installed a new blend door actuator (at the passenger side) and realized after the fact that w… --- ## [What makes a car a luxury car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-a-car-a-luxury-car/161511)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-a-car-a-luxury-car/161511 "2020-03-23T20:57:03Z")
Lately a lot of talk about luxury cars and associated maintenance and repair costs. Been thinking about luxury cars and started to wonder…. What makes a car a luxury car? The price of the car – the cost of repairs – the… --- ## [Front end collision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-collision/161558)
**Author:** [@Jacobbrown2288\_165543](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacobbrown2288_165543)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-collision/161558 "2020-03-23T20:44:00Z")
Hey y’all, I just recently had a front end collision, and wanted some opinions. Is it worth taking my car to a body work shop? My car runs and drives fine my one issue is that it says Low coolant. I’ve attached a pict… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Malibu - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-malibu-rattles/161300)
**Author:** [@jess01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jess01)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-malibu-rattles/161300 "2020-03-23T20:38:00Z")
My 2019 Chevy Malibu LT with 5,200 miles has developed a rattle from the steering column that occurs at 35 to 45 miles when the steering wheel is in drive (straight ahead) position. When the wheel is turned the rattle go… --- ## [New LED bulbs won’t turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-led-bulbs-won-t-turn-on/161502)
**Author:** [@Diarmuid\_Gallagher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diarmuid_Gallagher)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-led-bulbs-won-t-turn-on/161502 "2020-03-23T19:25:29Z")
Hi guys just wondering does anyone have any tips that could help me? I’ve just installed two new LED low beam headlights and when I switch them on in the car the turn on for 1 second then cut out and I get a message on … --- ## [2020 Ford Escape - Vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-escape-vents/161520)
**Author:** [@JohnPlotts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPlotts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-escape-vents/161520 "2020-03-23T18:30:31Z")
will 2019 window vents fit on the 2020 model --- ## [Mazda 2 2011 suddenly started making harsh noise. Disconnected screw was found](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-2-2011-suddenly-started-making-harsh-noise-disconnected-screw-was-found/161579)
**Author:** [@Dekel\_Wainer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dekel_Wainer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-2-2011-suddenly-started-making-harsh-noise-disconnected-screw-was-found/161579 "2020-03-23T17:25:37Z")
Hi all! So I went on a short errand ride and after 30 seconds I start hearing this nasty scratching/cranking sound that got worse the more I touched the gas pedal. I kept driving gently to my destination as not to upse… --- ## [Oil level F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-level-f150/161589)
**Author:** [@brookstreit\_163526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brookstreit_163526)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-level-f150/161589 "2020-03-23T17:00:36Z")
I Added .7 liters over the factory recommended 7.7 liter while changing oil on 2016 F150 5.0. Will the extra .7 L create aeration or other issues? Should I drain a little off? thank you --- ## [First Engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-engine-replacement/161560)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-engine-replacement/161560 "2020-03-23T15:13:44Z")
I’m replacing the motor and it’s going to be my first time attempting it. I was wondering if anyone could give me tips on how to do it and maybe things to watch out for or check. Are there common mistakes people make or … --- ## [Jiffy Lube fights COVID19](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jiffy-lube-fights-covid19/161416)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jiffy-lube-fights-covid19/161416 "2020-03-23T06:41:03Z")
The Jiffy Lube around the corner from me is allowing customers to remain in their vehicles during oil changes to avoid COVID19 that might be lurking in the waiting area. Anything similar happening where you are? --- ## [Engine stalled because of no oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stalled-because-of-no-oil/161551)
**Author:** [@allclearhr\_165537](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allclearhr_165537)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stalled-because-of-no-oil/161551 "2020-03-23T03:43:14Z")
I recently bought this 2001 Toyota Corolla with around 176,000 miles on it the guy didn’t say anything was wrong with it so I took his word for it. I did research on common problems with this car and year which I always … --- ## [Help! Need advice ASAP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-advice-asap/161498)
**Author:** [@Breana.lisanti\_165508](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Breana.lisanti_165508)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-advice-asap/161498 "2020-03-23T02:50:22Z")
So my car has been having a brake fluid leak no additional problems not even a check engine light on. I was low on brake fluid tonight (the only thing that has changed lately). I had to push my brake down to the floor fo… --- ## [2017 Honda Accord clock resets to 10 AM every start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-clock-resets-to-10-am-every-start/161541)
**Author:** [@Rennie19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rennie19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-clock-resets-to-10-am-every-start/161541 "2020-03-23T02:48:42Z")
2017 Honda accord clock resets to 10:00 AM every time you start your car. There is no description anywhere as to how to eradicate the problem. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=552) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=554)