# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=58 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 59 --- ## [Conventional Vs Synthetic Blend Vs Full Synthetic for Winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-vs-synthetic-blend-vs-full-synthetic-for-winter/198097)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-vs-synthetic-blend-vs-full-synthetic-for-winter/198097 "2024-11-21T13:58:20Z")
When it comes to naturally aspirated (non GDI) regular fuel injected engines, is it bad for the engines longevity in terms of appreciable cold start wear to use conventional oil or synthetic blend oil as opposed to full … --- ## [New battery, New alternator, car runs fine but I still have a check battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-new-alternator-car-runs-fine-but-i-still-have-a-check-battery-light/186213)
**Author:** [@Kaioutlaw1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaioutlaw1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-new-alternator-car-runs-fine-but-i-still-have-a-check-battery-light/186213 "2024-11-21T02:28:40Z")
Hey guys, my car pooped on me yesterday so I went out and got a new alternator and battery. I made sure to install them both properly and after the initial jump due to my battery being drained from the bad alternator all… --- ## [Is it the fuel pressure regulator valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-fuel-pressure-regulator-valve/198084)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-fuel-pressure-regulator-valve/198084 "2024-11-20T21:50:56Z")
2004 Camry 4-cyl (2AZ-FE). 163K miles. (In great, well-maintained condition, but parts are starting to wear out.) Symptom: When starting the engine, it cranks fine, but is taking longer and longer to start. If I shut… --- ## [2011 Nissan Rogue - No floor heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-rogue-no-floor-heat/198071)
**Author:** [@Frstclas5401](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frstclas5401)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-rogue-no-floor-heat/198071 "2024-11-20T19:15:31Z")
No heat on floor vents --- ## [Your site is becoming practically unusable due to the embedded ads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-site-is-becoming-practically-unusable-due-to-the-embedded-ads/196389)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-site-is-becoming-practically-unusable-due-to-the-embedded-ads/196389 "2024-11-19T19:53:04Z")
You need to figure out how to embed ad space that is persistent. As it is now, the ads come and go causing the posts to jump around so much it is almost unusable. I’ve been frequenting this site for decades but if this p… --- ## [Rotor touching control arm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-touching-control-arm/197957)
**Author:** [@Natesbox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Natesbox)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-touching-control-arm/197957 "2024-11-19T17:24:51Z")
Did a wheel bearing replacement. Back of brake rotor now touching lower control arm lip. Everything is torqued to spec. Only about .03” gap on unchanged side. Any advice to fix before I have to buy a whole new steering h… --- ## [Tesla tops every other marque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-tops-every-other-marque/198075)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-tops-every-other-marque/198075 "2024-11-19T14:56:05Z")
… when it comes to the rate of fatal accidents! I suspect that it has more to do with driver behavior and reliance on the “self-driving” feature than with the construction/design of their vehicles, but… quien sabe? htt… --- ## [Widening highways makes traffic worse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/widening-highways-makes-traffic-worse/197955)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/widening-highways-makes-traffic-worse/197955 "2024-11-19T02:51:39Z")
‘Science Friday’ discusses this with the author of a recent book: Why Do We Keep Widening Highways If It Doesn’t Reduce Traffic? This isn’t news. I suspect everyone here would rather see the whole world paved so I adjur… --- ## [Is this just the tire valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-just-the-tire-valve/198025)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-just-the-tire-valve/198025 "2024-11-18T21:40:44Z")
From daughter’s 2020-ish Corolla. Could not get the portable tire pump to connect properly to one valve. At my suggestion she took it to a tire shop. They replaced this part (for free!!!). It’s been years since I saw… --- ## [Searching for Firewall Opening](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-for-firewall-opening/198074)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-for-firewall-opening/198074 "2024-11-18T17:56:19Z")
I have a 2005 Buick Century with a 3.1L V6. I also have a multi-conducter wire about 0.2" in diameter (less than a quarter inch). I’d like to run it from the engine compartment fuse box to the cabin on the driver’s side.… --- ## [Pictoral puzzler Where are the intake ports?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pictoral-puzzler-where-are-the-intake-ports/198060)
**Author:** [@skinnedknuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skinnedknuckles)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pictoral-puzzler-where-are-the-intake-ports/198060 "2024-11-18T19:45:18Z")
This is a image-based puzzler (not so good for radio) The mechanic in this image is adjusting the exhaust valve clearance. Question: Where are the intake ports? --- ## [Safety w/key fobs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-w-key-fobs/198047)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-w-key-fobs/198047 "2024-11-18T05:09:44Z")
Neither of my vehicles use them so no experience , but just wondering if there’s any diy’er safety issues when working on key-fob equipped cars? For example whenever I’m working in the engine compartment I always put … --- ## [2013 Ford Edge washer fluid pours out near glove box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-washer-fluid-pours-out-near-glove-box/127689)
**Author:** [@LarryGarlick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryGarlick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-washer-fluid-pours-out-near-glove-box/127689 "2024-11-18T03:11:11Z")
When the rear window washer / wiper is activated, the washer fluid pours out next to the glove box. You can hear the fluid hitting something in the corner up under the dash --- ## [2 car problem type of post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-car-problem-type-of-post/198065)
**Author:** [@1505paulsmith\_191933](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1505paulsmith_191933)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-car-problem-type-of-post/198065 "2024-11-18T01:47:54Z")
Okay, so i am working on a 1999 Honda prelude, as of right now i am either thinking of redoing the whole fuel line, or just “fix” the (roughly about 4"- 6") gap that i created trying to cut corners. It is located on the … --- ## [2002 Honda Civic Cpe - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-cpe-battery-drain/198051)
**Author:** [@ARWABIOHH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ARWABIOHH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-cpe-battery-drain/198051 "2024-11-17T19:04:20Z")
I have a parasitic battery draw. Both the battery and the alternator are healthy and aren’t causing the problem. and I cant get my hands on a fuse puller to test them --- ## [2020 Honda CR-V - Car stops suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-cr-v-car-stops-suddenly/198039)
**Author:** [@Angi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-cr-v-car-stops-suddenly/198039 "2024-11-17T14:58:04Z")
Any reported problems with the Collision Mitigation Braking System on 2020 Honda CRV - oddly accelerating / jumping into gear after automatically braking? I’ve had a couple of incidents where the CMBS suddenly stopped t… --- ## [Corroded subframe & cradle on a 2005 Ford Escape?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corroded-subframe-cradle-on-a-2005-ford-escape/197782)
**Author:** [@alexisnicole0183\_191719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexisnicole0183_191719)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corroded-subframe-cradle-on-a-2005-ford-escape/197782 "2024-11-17T07:50:46Z")
I just got my condition report from my mechanic for my 2005 Ford Escape after I took it to the mechanic because I was hearing a grinding noise and feeling vibrations in the steering wheel when driving slow. I just bought… --- ## [Big snake in engine bay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-snake-in-engine-bay/198062)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-snake-in-engine-bay/198062 "2024-11-17T01:41:42Z")
When I saw the headline I immediately thought it’s a Florida story. Nope. Arizona. Here’s an unusual story about a lost boa constrictor. --- ## [Why won't my car start now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-my-car-start-now/197867)
**Author:** [@Jackie.nagel2010\_191781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackie.nagel2010_191781)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-my-car-start-now/197867 "2024-11-17T01:21:40Z")
Last week I got my car serviced ( oil change, break fluid and transition flushed and replaced) I drove all this week in a different city with no problem. Today I drove around and then last morning today I leave one spot … --- ## [Moose repellent PSA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moose-repellent-psa/198021)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moose-repellent-psa/198021 "2024-11-16T20:52:26Z")
Remember to use moose repellent in your garage! --- ## [2019 Subaru Outback - Radio is broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-radio-is-broken/198029)
**Author:** [@JanetBrennan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetBrennan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-radio-is-broken/198029 "2024-11-16T20:18:12Z")
Radio keeps jumping stations with no one turning the controls. This happens all the time. --- ## [Water in gas tank and possible ruined fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-gas-tank-and-possible-ruined-fuel-pump/42582)
**Author:** [@kawhite68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kawhite68)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-gas-tank-and-possible-ruined-fuel-pump/42582 "2024-11-16T20:20:07Z")
We began having problems with surges & hesitations shortly after filling our tank at the local station. We called the station and the owner tested the station tank. Nothing showed up. The next day the problem with our… --- ## [2020 Subaru Outback - Seems to skip or slip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-outback-seems-to-skip-or-slip/189374)
**Author:** [@L11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/L11)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-outback-seems-to-skip-or-slip/189374 "2024-11-16T19:27:35Z")
When driving, the car often seems to skip, as if the tires are not holding the road. It is inconsistent. Up hills. Down hills, Straight away. Smooth roads. Bumpy roads. Interstate. Local. 2020 Ascent. It has been… --- ## [Thermostat housing - coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-housing-coolant-leak/53659)
**Author:** [@sweethome89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sweethome89)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-housing-coolant-leak/53659 "2024-11-16T18:20:46Z")
When I bought my used 98 VW Jetta, I knew it had a coolant leak. I took it to a mechanic I knew and trusted (my parents' mechanic - located on the east coast, while I'm on the west) and he told me the leak was coming fr… --- ## [Wants this car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wants-this-car/197971)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wants-this-car/197971 "2024-11-15T22:37:58Z")
Son is set on this car: Lexus GX 470 '08-'09, but we’re all trying to talk him out of it to get something with better mileage since he’ll put a lot of miles on it. He wants a lot of space, which he says this thing has. … --- ## [Key Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-problems/198030)
**Author:** [@Darrell21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrell21)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-problems/198030 "2024-11-15T18:26:41Z")
My 2012 F-250 is giving me a problem with the key. I have been having to leave the key in at all times. If I remove it there is a good possibility it won’t even start. Does nothing. The key turns and lights come on das… --- ## [Transmission shifts hard jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-hard-jerks/197790)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shifts-hard-jerks/197790 "2024-11-06T19:40:53Z")
For the last year or so it felt like the driveshaft would slip a little if you took off fast from a stop. The last couple months it would slip a little if in cruise going up a big hill. Yesterday I picked up something s… --- ## [Brake Piston Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-piston-question/87280)
**Author:** [@tc273](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tc273)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-piston-question/87280 "2024-11-15T15:16:03Z")
I'd like to change the front brake pads on my '93 infiniti g20 soon, and it's my first time doing it on that car. I know that, as part of the process, the brake piston needs to be pushed back to its original, flush posit… --- ## [Roof has rust spots and oxidation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roof-has-rust-spots-and-oxidation/198015)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roof-has-rust-spots-and-oxidation/198015 "2024-11-15T13:52:31Z")
2010 Corolla with 140k. Currently driven between 5k and 10k per year. Plan on keeping for another 3yrs. Roof has oxidation. Then there are tiny rust spots - size of a dot but a cluster of them at sections… I have used… --- ## [Recently bought dodge durango, concerned & need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recently-bought-dodge-durango-concerned-need-help/197999)
**Author:** [@keyso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keyso)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recently-bought-dodge-durango-concerned-need-help/197999 "2024-11-14T23:10:08Z")
I bought this car a 2021 dodge durango rt just a couple days ago. I am hearing 2 sounds, one is during the engine startup, it makes this weak / faint type of noise. The other noise is a rattling sound, occurs when you ta… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=57) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=59)