# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=630 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 631 --- ## [2001 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 overheating at 215k, fix at $2500?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-h6-3-0-overheating-at-215k-fix-at-2500/81384)
**Author:** [@mh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mh1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-h6-3-0-overheating-at-215k-fix-at-2500/81384 "2019-12-09T19:06:38Z")
My 2001 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 is at 215k miles (I bought it for $4k at 201k miles). It overheats only when I drive for a while on a hot day. I was trying to get to Yosemite with my whole family in the car, and rather t… --- ## [2006 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 Overheat Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-caravan-3-3-v6-overheat-issues/154019)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Harris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew_Harris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-caravan-3-3-v6-overheat-issues/154019 "2019-12-09T18:55:11Z")
Hey guys, my 2006 Dodge Caravan recently overheated and we’re trying to get a clear idea on what could be going on before we completely break this thing down. To begin most of the cooling system failed at once. I had to … --- ## [2016 Volvo S60 - installing dipsticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-installing-dipsticks/154331)
**Author:** [@LEWISHEDGEPETH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LEWISHEDGEPETH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-installing-dipsticks/154331 "2019-12-09T18:42:36Z")
car doesn’t have an oil or trans dipstick…dumb nerd idea…can one be installed ? I’ve never had a dipstick go kaput, but a computer ? Yep. --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox shut down at 65 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-shut-down-at-65-mph/154328)
**Author:** [@Drago09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drago09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-shut-down-at-65-mph/154328 "2019-12-09T18:39:21Z")
2013 Equinox 2.4L 2LT (AWD). Driving at 65mph car just shuts down. No dashboard code or indicator. It just turned off with all electrical still on. Would not restart until jumper cables were applied, then it started … --- ## [Do I really need a new stereo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-new-stereo/154176)
**Author:** [@KorySiegers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KorySiegers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-new-stereo/154176 "2019-12-09T18:18:06Z")
I have a 2013 Kia Sorento LX and for the past 2 winters the Stereo system stops working. It works fine in the summer, but as soon as the temperature starts to drop it starts to cut out intermittently. Everything else wor… --- ## [Cracked Block in 2008 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-block-in-2008-honda-civic/154205)
**Author:** [@Sgmorr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sgmorr)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-block-in-2008-honda-civic/154205 "2019-12-09T17:51:28Z")
My 2008 Honda Civic reaches its end of life a couple weeks ago when the block cracked. I noticed that the temp gauge was pegged on H so I pulled off the highway and had it towed to a Honda dealer. This is a known problem… --- ## [2004 Mercury Grand Marquis - should I switch oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-grand-marquis-should-i-switch-oil/154305)
**Author:** [@Ray12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-grand-marquis-should-i-switch-oil/154305 "2019-12-09T17:47:47Z")
Car uses oil no smoking or leaks. Adding one quart a month. I use 5w20 Castries. Should I go to 5w30 and add lucust oil treatment or what do you recommend --- ## [Need help cant figure out why my car wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-cant-figure-out-why-my-car-wont-start/154298)
**Author:** [@Jerry1030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry1030)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-cant-figure-out-why-my-car-wont-start/154298 "2019-12-09T17:17:26Z")
05 Mercury mariner I’m having trouble with my car not starting. It cranks but will not turn over. I have replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, and the fuel rail pressure sensor. It seemed like it’s not getting gas and I c… --- ## [Honda element key woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-key-woes/31549)
**Author:** [@nolanwinkler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nolanwinkler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2009, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-key-woes/31549 "2009-06-08T01:47:41Z")
I own a 2003 Honda Element with 74,000 miles on it. The key will not open the driver's side door any longer. I must open the passenger side door and crawl to open the driver's door from the inside. I have read this is a … --- ## [Shock Absorbers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shock-absorbers/90757)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shock-absorbers/90757 "2015-08-21T03:42:21Z")
My 2007 GMC Yukon Denali has 135K miles on it. While changing the spark plugs I noticed that the front shock appeared to be oozing oil (I removed the front wheels and wheel well covers to get at the spark plugs). Does … --- ## [1979 Chevrolet Blazer - Grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevrolet-blazer-grinds/154239)
**Author:** [@Skystepper\_160666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skystepper_160666)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevrolet-blazer-grinds/154239 "2019-12-09T15:57:54Z")
Little info first. Bought this 1979 K5 Blazer as a toy about year ago. It has a 350 with Dart Iron Eagle heads, quadrajet carb, 350turbo tranny with a NP 203 transfer case with the part-time conversion sitting on 36’s an… --- ## [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-starting-issues/154216)
**Author:** [@RickRockett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickRockett)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-starting-issues/154216 "2019-12-09T15:57:37Z")
I couldn’t jump start my 2008 PT Cruiser, but I put it on a trickle charger and it worked --- ## [1967 Toyota Stout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-toyota-stout/152937)
**Author:** [@shawny2005\_159904](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawny2005_159904)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-toyota-stout/152937 "2019-12-09T13:58:51Z")
Why is this not a car choice? Can it be added? --- ## [77 ford f250 custom "drag truck"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/77-ford-f250-custom-drag-truck/154280)
**Author:** [@Mn.ud.graphicstudio\_160692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mn.ud.graphicstudio_160692)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 8:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/77-ford-f250-custom-drag-truck/154280 "2019-12-09T08:11:15Z")
So I currently just picked up a 77 ford f250 custom 350M and was wanting to drag race it. Is it worth the time? And if so, what are some things I could add to spice it up a bit? I was wanting to do duel headlight intake … --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V- Winter storage question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-winter-storage-question/154262)
**Author:** [@Joy59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joy59)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-winter-storage-question/154262 "2019-12-09T08:03:07Z")
Can I use a trickle charger on my Honda CRV using an extension cord? Do I need a surge protector? It will be stored all winter and it won’t be monitored. Is this safe? --- ## [2016 Toyota Aqua tire issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-aqua-tire-issue/154267)
**Author:** [@Ethlyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ethlyn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-aqua-tire-issue/154267 "2019-12-09T07:49:14Z")
3 of my tires are cutting on the inside and outside, is this a problem with the tire pressure? I recently had it aligned. It"s a Toyota Aqua hybrid. This model is not on your list. --- ## [Jaguar mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-mechanic/154180)
**Author:** [@Sid54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sid54)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-mechanic/154180 "2019-12-09T04:33:08Z")
Had hoped to find a Jaguar mechanic with a “Car Talk” recommendation within 25 to 30 miles. However web site wouldn’t do so. --- ## [2004 Buick LeSabre - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-wont-start/154248)
**Author:** [@JoseVillanueva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoseVillanueva)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-lesabre-wont-start/154248 "2019-12-09T03:13:48Z")
Car won’t start sometimes --- ## [2010 Hyundai Elantra issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-elantra-issue/154265)
**Author:** [@Will\_Toy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will_Toy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-elantra-issue/154265 "2019-12-09T00:47:10Z")
I have a 2010 Hyundai Elantra with about 150,000 miles that I paid cash for about 2 months ago. Until yesterday the car drove absolutely perfect. Never had one single sign that anything was going bad in the car. Then … --- ## [Buzzing speaker after headlight bulb change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-speaker-after-headlight-bulb-change/154119)
**Author:** [@jdmere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdmere)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-speaker-after-headlight-bulb-change/154119 "2019-12-09T00:19:00Z")
2009 Subaru Outback. I changed all 4 headlight bulbs (H7 for low beam and 9005 for high beam) and now when I turn the low beams on there is a buzzing noise from the right-hand door speaker. Causal link or coincidence? --- ## [Am I getting ripped off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off/69386)
**Author:** [@bstarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bstarr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off/69386 "2019-12-08T23:06:23Z")
I have a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. I was just told that I need an oil pan gasket ($30) but it will cost $560 to replace it as it is difficult to get too. I was also told that my transmission fluid is brown so I need to h… --- ## [2010 Jeep Liberty won’t get out of low 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-won-t-get-out-of-low-4wd/154291)
**Author:** [@black10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/black10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-won-t-get-out-of-low-4wd/154291 "2019-12-08T22:26:43Z")
I can’t get my car out of low 4 wheel drive. It’s something I have to use everytime I leave the house, if it has rained or snowed. What can I do? --- ## [1999 Ford Ranger - brake pedal still going to the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-brake-pedal-still-going-to-the-floor/154286)
**Author:** [@DonPease](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonPease)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-brake-pedal-still-going-to-the-floor/154286 "2019-12-08T21:06:00Z")
My brake petal is still going to the floor. I replaced everything but the master cylinder could this be the issue? --- ## [2017 Acura RDX - Would you buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-would-you-buy/154214)
**Author:** [@Jack43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack43)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-would-you-buy/154214 "2019-12-08T20:33:02Z")
Would you buy again? --- ## [19 Car-related Magazines Bite the Dust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/19-car-related-magazines-bite-the-dust/154181)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/19-car-related-magazines-bite-the-dust/154181 "2019-12-08T19:19:23Z")
19 magazines are stopping production: --- ## [Can it be saved?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-it-be-saved/154246)
**Author:** [@smuhamm6\_160668](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smuhamm6_160668)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-it-be-saved/154246 "2019-12-08T19:13:02Z")
So I got into an accident with my Ford Focus(2017) this morning, I want to know some opinions before the body shop takes a look at it on Monday. Just to prepare myself for the worst case scenario Imgur with the images h… --- ## [1996 Isuzu Trooper - Ball joint help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-trooper-ball-joint-help/154220)
**Author:** [@JamesCBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesCBrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-trooper-ball-joint-help/154220 "2019-12-08T16:09:20Z")
Having replaced upper ball joints and tie-rod ends, the front wheels are in serious trouble. The ball joint mount screws are not long enough to allow sufficient number of shims to be used. With max capacity of shims, i… --- ## [I blame the mechanic, he blames me!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-blame-the-mechanic-he-blames-me/154001)
**Author:** [@Eric\_M\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric_M_2)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-blame-the-mechanic-he-blames-me/154001 "2019-12-08T15:49:13Z")
I have a 2007 Audi A4 and about 5 weeks ago had both front cv axels replaced. About a week ago they start creaking, cracking, popping all that so I call the mechanic up and he tells me to bring it in. He puts it on the … --- ## [Transmission \> 200k MI without servicing - should we service it or not at this point?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-200k-mi-without-servicing-should-we-service-it-or-not-at-this-point/52612)
**Author:** [@takeahikega](https://community.cartalk.com/u/takeahikega)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-200k-mi-without-servicing-should-we-service-it-or-not-at-this-point/52612 "2010-07-29T15:57:57Z")
We've been ok about changing our oil, but not our transmission fluid. When the car got to 150k miles, we inquired about changing it, but had a dealer tell us that it would be better NOT to change the fluid in the transm… --- ## [2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Clinks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-clinks/154271)
**Author:** [@DannieLTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DannieLTaylor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-clinks/154271 "2019-12-08T13:20:49Z")
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