# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=62 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 63 --- ## [Can an oil drain plug back itself out quickly or was it a lie?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-oil-drain-plug-back-itself-out-quickly-or-was-it-a-lie/197696)
**Author:** [@pucmw11\_191663](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pucmw11_191663)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-oil-drain-plug-back-itself-out-quickly-or-was-it-a-lie/197696 "2024-10-31T16:13:36Z")
Was driving our 2020 kia soul down the highway yesterday and hear a metallic clunk. Within 3-5 seconds, tons of white smoke out the rear but motor is still running fine, not heating up, no oil light (yet). Pull off the … --- ## [Computerized suspension systems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computerized-suspension-systems/196351)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computerized-suspension-systems/196351 "2024-09-23T16:03:23Z")
Just curious for those w/current suspension design expertise. Do any of the current manufacturers design their suspension systems so that the rear wheel suspension adjusts for what just happened to the front wheel? For… --- ## [2008 Nissan Sentra - Won't go past 40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-sentra-wont-go-past-40/197836)
**Author:** [@cory36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cory36)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-sentra-wont-go-past-40/197836 "2024-10-31T13:50:58Z")
car has high rpm wont go over 40 mph --- ## [2007 Chevy Aveo grinding sound and rear end shimmy at 40mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-aveo-grinding-sound-and-rear-end-shimmy-at-40mph/197839)
**Author:** [@a\_schumpert\_191763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a_schumpert_191763)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-aveo-grinding-sound-and-rear-end-shimmy-at-40mph/197839 "2024-10-31T13:13:52Z")
I have a 2007 Aveo. Whenever I drive it there is a grinding roaring sound that seems to come from the rear end of the car that gets louder as I accelerate. When I reach speeds of around 40mph the back end of the car will… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Impala - Engine light on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-engine-light-on-and-off/197844)
**Author:** [@Shffller321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shffller321)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-impala-engine-light-on-and-off/197844 "2024-10-31T03:23:01Z")
engine light on not allthe time eratic --- ## [VW dealers are NOT happy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-dealers-are-not-happy/197799)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-dealers-are-not-happy/197799 "2024-10-31T01:45:36Z")
… about the corporation’s decision to sell Scout vehicles directly to buyers, thereby bypassing the dealer network. https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a62721076/dealers-scout-to-skip-dealers-and-sell-directly-consumers-m… --- ## [How to paint a car or NOT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-paint-a-car-or-not/197827)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-paint-a-car-or-not/197827 "2024-10-31T00:11:56Z")
This guy is either a genius or a complete idiot. I don’t know which. Paint A Car with Air Pressure from Car Tire | TikTok --- ## [Dodge uses a gas powered generator to charge the EV battery for long range](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-uses-a-gas-powered-generator-to-charge-the-ev-battery-for-long-range/197834)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-uses-a-gas-powered-generator-to-charge-the-ev-battery-for-long-range/197834 "2024-10-30T22:19:06Z")
You can’t make this stuff up… The new Dodge, sorry the new Ram 1500 PHEV is not a PHEV in the traditional way, yes it is an EV with a gas engine but the gas engine only runs the generator to charge the EV battery… Wait … --- ## [Perplexing Issue Locking Toyota Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perplexing-issue-locking-toyota-highlander/128115)
**Author:** [@mstonefield\_144094](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstonefield_144094)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perplexing-issue-locking-toyota-highlander/128115 "2024-10-30T21:34:23Z")
I have a 2012 Toyota Highlander with keyless entry and start. In August, 2017, the electronic locking stopped working. I could unlock it fine, just not lock it. The buttons on the doors and the buttons on both remotes… --- ## [Car’s power increases after transmission flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-s-power-increases-after-transmission-flush/197828)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-s-power-increases-after-transmission-flush/197828 "2024-10-30T21:11:55Z")
Hello guy! The weather back here in NY is gloomy and chilly, and so I thought I’d give some feedback on my newly transmission flush service recommended by you since something like this puts a smile on my face. The fir… --- ## [Why are there so many shoes laying in the road?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-there-so-many-shoes-laying-in-the-road/197598)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-there-so-many-shoes-laying-in-the-road/197598 "2024-10-30T20:35:14Z")
Something I’ve always wondered about. Shoes commonly seen laying in the road. Old beat up shoes. And even some new looking shoes. But I seldom see other clothing items, like belts or t-shirts. This question was … --- ## [Car sways/rocks violently side to side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sways-rocks-violently-side-to-side/62110)
**Author:** [@angelmj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angelmj)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sways-rocks-violently-side-to-side/62110 "2024-10-30T16:14:25Z")
It is like floating peacefully along in a canoe on a calm lake, and then being passed by a speed boat. Our 05 Hyundai Sonata sways/rocks violently left to right at speeds higher than 50 mph, when going over bumps, or aro… --- ## [2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Does not like rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-does-not-like-rain/197820)
**Author:** [@CurtisBond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CurtisBond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-does-not-like-rain/197820 "2024-10-29T20:00:18Z")
Mitsubishi runs good on sunny day. Will not run on wet day. Will not start on rainy day --- ## [Tire load rating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-load-rating/197682)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-load-rating/197682 "2024-10-21T19:07:13Z")
I got a small suv recently (09 equinox) and noticed 1 axle has load range E tires and the other axle has std passenger tires. Seems a bit unsettled on hwy. is mixing load range tires an issue? Or not? Door sticker says 3… --- ## [Constant popping noise from rear speakers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/constant-popping-noise-from-rear-speakers/169009)
**Author:** [@pita141\_170153](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pita141_170153)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/constant-popping-noise-from-rear-speakers/169009 "2024-10-29T10:44:12Z")
2012 Lincoln Navigator -L Just bought this car two days ago. Dealer told me that he knew the part that was needed to fix my “silent” radio. He took a very decent (or that’s what I thought at the time) amount of money of… --- ## [2016 Toyota RAV4 - Engine turns on itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-engine-turns-on-itself/197810)
**Author:** [@leonardScottbroadhurst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leonardScottbroadhurst)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-engine-turns-on-itself/197810 "2024-10-29T06:49:49Z")
When I turn my hybrid off, the hybrid engine will start up 10 seconds later, and not turn off until the battery goes dead. Which means I have to boost it every time. --- ## [Compare Headlight Bulb Brightness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compare-headlight-bulb-brightness/197562)
**Author:** [@Saint-Louis-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saint-Louis-Guy)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compare-headlight-bulb-brightness/197562 "2024-10-29T02:57:00Z")
Last year I replaced the 20 year old, cloudy headlamps on my 04 Camry with a new set of aftermarket headlamps. Then last week a friend borrowed my car and the first thing she said was “…Okay, your headlights are dim”. … --- ## [2025 Dodge Caravan - Electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-dodge-caravan-electrical-gremlins/197792)
**Author:** [@johnearlMcDONALD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnearlMcDONALD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-dodge-caravan-electrical-gremlins/197792 "2024-10-28T23:03:15Z")
my 2019 dodge grand caravan will lock the doors and start the moter on its own,the exnition is off and i donot push any botton on the fob --- ## [Audi a3 hot engine hard start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-hot-engine-hard-start/197808)
**Author:** [@gamenasta5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gamenasta5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-hot-engine-hard-start/197808 "2024-10-28T21:11:18Z")
Hello, i own Audi a3 2010 1.6 TDI 105HP 7 speed auto. I’ve begun to have trouble starting my car when engine gets to working temperature, let me explain. When the car has been sitting overnight and is completely cooled,… --- ## [Surprised something did not ignite the gasoline fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surprised-something-did-not-ignite-the-gasoline-fumes/197800)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surprised-something-did-not-ignite-the-gasoline-fumes/197800 "2024-10-28T05:12:20Z")
The fumes did not get to the door light switch in time. --- ## [2015 Subaru Impreza - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-ticks/197795)
**Author:** [@gordon09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gordon09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-ticks/197795 "2024-10-27T20:01:42Z")
constant ticking sound coming from the engine --- ## [Pete Shedille Staff Urologist Joke?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pete-shedille-staff-urologist-joke/178328)
**Author:** [@atilney\_176444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atilney_176444)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pete-shedille-staff-urologist-joke/178328 "2024-10-27T16:19:02Z")
I don’t get the double meaning and it’s been driving me crazy! Peachy Deal? Pee \[Something\]? I know I’m going to feel like an idiot once I get it, but please help. Thanks! --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer P1700](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205)
**Author:** [@Evanh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanh)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-p1700/174205 "2024-10-27T06:14:01Z")
2008 ford explorer with 5r55s. Was having shifting issues and got code p1700 and p0743. I changed the filter and fluid as well as the shift solenoid pack. The only code i have now is p1700. Also now if im in D it will no… --- ## [2019 Ford Escape - Needs new transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-needs-new-transmission/197715)
**Author:** [@Dennis30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis30)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-needs-new-transmission/197715 "2024-10-26T21:55:44Z")
2019 Ford Escape with only 59,476. Miles and the transmission needs to be replaced. Very dark transmission fluid when changed approximately 6 months ago. Car not shifting properly and jerking when going into gear. Ford… --- ## [No power at 50 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-at-50-mph/197756)
**Author:** [@Jcswain17\_191671](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jcswain17_191671)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-at-50-mph/197756 "2024-10-26T21:09:00Z")
I’ve replaced the coils spark plugs o2 sensor map sensor and the catalytic converter. And still no luck it will run and idle fine but will got reach above 50mph but will rev to 4 grand or more and not move. When I unhook… --- ## [Recurring Issues in the 2024 Tiguan Model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurring-issues-in-the-2024-tiguan-model/197788)
**Author:** [@hayriaki12\_191713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hayriaki12_191713)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurring-issues-in-the-2024-tiguan-model/197788 "2024-10-26T20:30:11Z")
We bought a brand new 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. However, since we purchased the vehicle, it has continuously displayed various error warnings. We took our car to the service twice by making appointments. However, the next … --- ## [Should all modern vehicle come equipped with surveillance camera?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-all-modern-vehicle-come-equipped-with-surveillance-camera/197754)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-all-modern-vehicle-come-equipped-with-surveillance-camera/197754 "2024-10-26T15:55:17Z")
My mother encountered a problem similar to what is shown in the video above and she did not have a camera. The insurance company, included the police report, found her at fault, and despite her insurance p… --- ## [I want to fix my car’s bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-fix-my-car-s-bumper/197721)
**Author:** [@Dchaney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dchaney)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-fix-my-car-s-bumper/197721 "2024-10-26T12:47:42Z")
So unfortunately one morning I was late for work and my car hadn’t fully defrosted yet and because I couldn’t see clearly I backed into the field around my new house with caused a dent on my car. I’ve been to a lot of m… --- ## [Audi vs BMW - Convertibles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-vs-bmw-convertibles/197680)
**Author:** [@sdpsc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdpsc)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-vs-bmw-convertibles/197680 "2024-10-26T12:11:01Z")
I’m in the market for an AWD convertible, and am currently considering Audi A5/S5 and BMW 4-series. I have test-driven both brands, and enjoyed both. The Internet appears split on which one people prefer. Any thoughts o… --- ## [Does the Lexus IS FSport suppose to eat brake pads like pigs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-lexus-is-fsport-suppose-to-eat-brake-pads-like-pigs/197767)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-lexus-is-fsport-suppose-to-eat-brake-pads-like-pigs/197767 "2024-10-26T03:26:01Z")
Brake pads and rotors were installed last year April at 50k miles. Car is currently at 67,000 miles. Today when I took the car in for transmission fluid exchange, I was told my brake needs attention soon, with measure… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=61) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=63)