# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=617 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 618 --- ## [Motor Oil Level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-level/155395)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-level/155395 "2019-12-28T04:53:56Z")
I accidently added a little too much motor oil and now the dip stick shows oil level to be about a quarter inch above the SAFE markings. Is this a concern? Thanks --- ## [2004 Nissan Sentra - is this problem really the alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-is-this-problem-really-the-alternator/155369)
**Author:** [@Heather\_Bennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather_Bennett)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-is-this-problem-really-the-alternator/155369 "2019-12-28T04:00:59Z")
My alternator died a few months back, replaced it with a brand new one. Yesterday my brake light and battery light came on, which is what happened last time the alt went bad. On my way to a mechanic it completely lost en… --- ## [Stalling 2015 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2015-gmc-terrain/155382)
**Author:** [@Erica04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erica04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2015-gmc-terrain/155382 "2019-12-28T02:35:35Z")
I was trying to reverse from a parking spot at the store, my car stalled. I thought it was a fluke as I had no light come on, and it seemed to run fine from there. Then I pulled to a stop sign a few days later, and it st… --- ## [2012 Ford F-150 Regular Cab XL Upper front bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-regular-cab-xl-upper-front-bumper/155412)
**Author:** [@Levi\_Astrella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Levi_Astrella)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-regular-cab-xl-upper-front-bumper/155412 "2019-12-28T02:34:01Z")
I’ve been looking around for a while online and couldn’t seem to find any pictures, or products for this. I want to color match my upper front number piece that is black plastic. I’m looking to see if anyone has done th… --- ## [Anti Squeal Shims (Toyota Brakes)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-squeal-shims-toyota-brakes/155367)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-squeal-shims-toyota-brakes/155367 "2019-12-28T02:30:27Z")
I’m changing rear brake pads and rotors on my 1995 Toyota Avalon.The FSM (page BR-21) states that “when replacing pads, anti squeal shims are replaced along with the pads”. Does this mean "replaced with NEW "ones? The … --- ## [Ford fiesta 2014 leak in boot and soaking footwells](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-2014-leak-in-boot-and-soaking-footwells/155365)
**Author:** [@Lisamccormick91\_161344](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisamccormick91_161344)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-2014-leak-in-boot-and-soaking-footwells/155365 "2019-12-28T01:31:56Z")
Hi everyone. I’m having a nightmare with my car, I’ve had it 8 months it’s a Ford fiesta 2014, the boot fills up with water when I drive it and it’s wet, I mean really fills up like finger deep, and the drivers side foot… --- ## [1998 Buick Regal - No high beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-regal-no-high-beams/155347)
**Author:** [@RolandoMelendezSr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RolandoMelendezSr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-regal-no-high-beams/155347 "2019-12-28T00:19:41Z")
The high beam don’t work. Fuses and bulbs are OK. --- ## [Contitech Timing Belt Kits?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contitech-timing-belt-kits/71052)
**Author:** [@DustyT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DustyT)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contitech-timing-belt-kits/71052 "2019-12-27T23:40:44Z")
Did a search on this product and didn't come up with much on Contitech timing belts, so thought I'd post this up! I just had the timing belt, water pump, and pulleys replaced on my '02 Tacoma 3.4L. I asked for a quote … --- ## [Dealer Dignosis says after market stereo prevents communication with ECM. BS or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-dignosis-says-after-market-stereo-prevents-communication-with-ecm-bs-or-not/75107)
**Author:** [@IM-MTO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IM-MTO)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-dignosis-says-after-market-stereo-prevents-communication-with-ecm-bs-or-not/75107 "2019-12-27T23:21:16Z")
I also pose this question on another post in regards to my past brake issue. I had a wierd pulse in my brake pedal the first time I would press the brakes from a cold start. I had several people tell me this was my … --- ## [Golf 1.9 gttdi,02 plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-1-9-gttdi-02-plate/155385)
**Author:** [@Vicky\_Critchley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicky_Critchley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-1-9-gttdi-02-plate/155385 "2019-12-27T23:08:47Z")
Hi, I’ve got a 02 plate 1.9 golf gttdi, now it started to shake as though the engine wasn’t bolted in properly and the passenger wheel was buckled, so when my fella went round the block in it to see if he knew what ur mi… --- ## [1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria - Vibrations & Gas Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-ltd-crown-victoria-vibrations-gas-issue/154619)
**Author:** [@natexdog7417\_157562](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natexdog7417_157562)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-ltd-crown-victoria-vibrations-gas-issue/154619 "2019-12-27T22:22:18Z")
So here’s the deal. About a month ago, my car, a 1988 LTD Crown Vic (Automatic Transmission), started doing something strange. When I’m on the highway, and I go about 70 mph, everything is fine until I start releasing th… --- ## [1997 Subaru Legacy - Drink spilled on radio, horrid and extremely loud squealing noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-legacy-drink-spilled-on-radio-horrid-and-extremely-loud-squealing-noises/155353)
**Author:** [@Hatlessgopher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hatlessgopher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-legacy-drink-spilled-on-radio-horrid-and-extremely-loud-squealing-noises/155353 "2019-12-27T22:05:28Z")
Was driving with my girlfriend after just stopping by a coffee stand so she could get a redbull italian soda. Driving my 1997 subaru legacy outback which has the cup holders that pop out from directly above the stereo. A… --- ## [Volvo S60 T5R - Thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-t5r-thoughts/155268)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-t5r-thoughts/155268 "2019-12-27T22:01:26Z")
I test drove a 2019 S60 T5R yesterday. Very comfortable car. I’m an Audi driver (A5 Sportback) and have enjoyed Audis. But the Volvo yesterday drove very well. Has anyone had experience with the S60? I’m not near … --- ## [2019 Honda Odyssey - Screen reluctant in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-screen-reluctant-in-cold-weather/155333)
**Author:** [@Smitathakkar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smitathakkar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-screen-reluctant-in-cold-weather/155333 "2019-12-27T21:51:55Z")
why does the honda screen not come on when its cold outside so even the backup camera wont work --- ## [2008 Honda Fit - Grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-grinding-noise/155325)
**Author:** [@randyloder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randyloder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-grinding-noise/155325 "2019-12-27T20:39:40Z")
I have a 2008 Honda fit. It has a low grinding noise in the area of the rear passenger side. sometimes, I had my mechanic check it but his answer is. Turn the radio up. I don’t see anything wrong, The bakes do not sh… --- ## [2005 Hyundai Santa Fe - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-trans-issues/155351)
**Author:** [@LJSmith5\_158710](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LJSmith5_158710)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-trans-issues/155351 "2019-12-27T18:28:27Z")
I have an automatic transmission that has a manual option. My car will not go into drive. It will go into reverse, neutral or park but not drive. The word manual came up on my car but I was able to drive it until I stopp… --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester - Headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-headrest/140904)
**Author:** [@ShirleyMcCall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShirleyMcCall)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-headrest/140904 "2019-12-27T18:17:39Z")
Just bought a 2019 Forester. After many trips to the chiropractor, I realize the headrest was pushing my head forward. I can pull the headrest forward for adjustment, but it pops back into the too far forward position. I… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Stalls at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-stalls-at-low-speeds/155339)
**Author:** [@RodneyHasenberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodneyHasenberg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-stalls-at-low-speeds/155339 "2019-12-27T17:10:34Z")
engine is stalling at low speeds or when turning into a garage door --- ## [2019 Honda CR-V - Blinking light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-blinking-light/155312)
**Author:** [@joeLinhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeLinhart)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-blinking-light/155312 "2019-12-27T17:04:15Z")
how do i get rid of the blinking red light on the dashboard on my 2019 crv --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla - When will I know if the worst has happened?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-when-will-i-know-if-the-worst-has-happened/155293)
**Author:** [@DonaldBrossette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldBrossette)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-when-will-i-know-if-the-worst-has-happened/155293 "2019-12-27T15:47:00Z")
Heater blowing cold air. Temp gauge at hot. Drove car 6 miles before I stopped. Missing clamp for upper radiator hose. How long will it take to know if damage happened --- ## [What is this engine noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-engine-noise/155237)
**Author:** [@jeffreyd182\_161151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffreyd182_161151)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-engine-noise/155237 "2019-12-27T15:27:04Z")
2007 Hyundai Accent. 83k miles. Oil is still relatively fresh (about 1k more miles) and oil level is good. The car only seems to make this noise after running for a little while or after driving it. It doesn’t make the n… --- ## [Of HP, KW and PS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-hp-kw-and-ps/155295)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-hp-kw-and-ps/155295 "2019-12-27T15:22:10Z")
So, out of curiosity some time ago I looked at the UK website for a British car manufacturer. What I found interesting is they listed engine power output in Kilowatts (these were gas engines). I wondered how that would… --- ## [1989 Plymouth Voyager - Turn signals - what to check next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-plymouth-voyager-turn-signals-what-to-check-next/155323)
**Author:** [@Jan39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jan39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-plymouth-voyager-turn-signals-what-to-check-next/155323 "2019-12-27T15:12:04Z")
Turn signals only work intermittently. Have checked the lightbulbs, all work when the emergency flashers are turned on. --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Tahoe - Wheel jerks - what to check?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-tahoe-wheel-jerks-what-to-check/155314)
**Author:** [@R.B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R.B)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-tahoe-wheel-jerks-what-to-check/155314 "2019-12-27T15:09:30Z")
Steering wheel jerks suddenly as I am driving. Very scary --- ## [2013 Ford C-Max Energi - Car overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-energi-car-overheats/155316)
**Author:** [@RalphFelt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphFelt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-energi-car-overheats/155316 "2019-12-27T14:37:05Z")
suddenly my car starts overheating? Turn it off for a short while then it seems ok again for a while. any suggestions? --- ## [Oldest or Highest Mileage Timing Belt: Who Holds the Record?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldest-or-highest-mileage-timing-belt-who-holds-the-record/60643)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldest-or-highest-mileage-timing-belt-who-holds-the-record/60643 "2019-12-27T14:02:26Z")
Questions about the proper replacement interval for timing belts seem to appear frequently on this forum. Owners who apparently haven't read their owners manual are often admonished for not knowing that the manual recomm… --- ## [Dec 21st show, no download link](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dec-21st-show-no-download-link/155210)
**Author:** [@glasspilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glasspilot)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dec-21st-show-no-download-link/155210 "2019-12-27T13:44:19Z")
To All: I listen to the podcasts the old fashioned way. Just download the MP3 file and use an old Galaxy S3 as a MP3 player. The show last Sat does not have the download icon to get the file. What’s up admins? --- ## [Toyota front end styling means bigger repair bills?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-front-end-styling-means-bigger-repair-bills/155251)
**Author:** [@RichYuknavich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichYuknavich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-front-end-styling-means-bigger-repair-bills/155251 "2019-12-27T12:12:36Z")
Ray, my 2002 Tundra has over 225,000 miles, and I would like to stick with a Toyota/Lexus SUV or sedan as a replacement for the reliability. My problem is that I hate the current Toyota front end styling. The front bumpe… --- ## [Neutralizing alarm sound during rain - 2005 Jaguar XK8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutralizing-alarm-sound-during-rain-2005-jaguar-xk8/155281)
**Author:** [@AdrianFarmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AdrianFarmer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutralizing-alarm-sound-during-rain-2005-jaguar-xk8/155281 "2019-12-27T09:45:44Z")
Hi XK8 owners … Does anyone know how to adjust/newtralise or turn off the alarm sound which takes place during heavy rain. Thank you, Adrian M. Farmer --- ## [Looking for rear air shocks for my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-rear-air-shocks-for-my-2006-nissan-pathfinder/155279)
**Author:** [@Mike00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike00)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-rear-air-shocks-for-my-2006-nissan-pathfinder/155279 "2019-12-27T06:45:21Z")
I cant find rear air shocks for my 2006 Nissan pathfinder 4×4 can anyone help [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=616) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=618)