# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=643 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 644 --- ## [Green Massachuetts License Plates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-massachuetts-license-plates/65214)
**Author:** [@BoosBees](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BoosBees)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-massachuetts-license-plates/65214 "2019-11-23T05:53:45Z")
My vehicle failed inspection due to a worn green Massachusetts license plate. After some research, I figure I would like to try repainting it myself. Any suggestions? --- ## [2015 Toyota Sienna - Headlights used wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-sienna-headlights-used-wrong/152986)
**Author:** [@TimClaes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimClaes)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-sienna-headlights-used-wrong/152986 "2019-11-23T04:02:14Z")
I have noticed over the recent few year a lot of cars that drive 1. without headlights on at night 2. with high beams on at night while they seem completely unaware of it (e.g. in a residential area with a lot of traffic… --- ## [Blinker observation - Or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-observation-or-not/153256)
**Author:** [@DennisKellenberger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisKellenberger)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-observation-or-not/153256 "2019-11-23T03:34:06Z")
This is more of an observation. I noticed that the turn signals on newer vehicles are becoming more difficult to see because they are incorporated in the same assembly as the headlight and the headlight seems to make it… --- ## [Brake fade and vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fade-and-vibration/153301)
**Author:** [@brown.andym\_160046](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brown.andym_160046)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fade-and-vibration/153301 "2019-11-23T03:07:13Z")
I have a 2017 genesis G 90 that will occasionally suffer from brake fade and vibration. I drive a lot for work and often through mountain passes with steep inclines and declines. I do notice on my left front rotor there … --- ## [2002 Mercury Villager - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-villager-stalls/152620)
**Author:** [@Sam56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam56)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-villager-stalls/152620 "2019-11-23T03:02:46Z")
Engine started stalling at the end of city driving and quit running just as I got into the driveway. I was able to start it again and it idled smoothly for a brief time and then started sputtering and died again. It ha… --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima - Won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-wont-stay-running/153354)
**Author:** [@JamesWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesWilliams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-wont-stay-running/153354 "2019-11-22T23:24:41Z")
Engine turns over starts with starter fluid won’t stay running --- ## [97 Ford escort need help finding out what this part is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-escort-need-help-finding-out-what-this-part-is/153359)
**Author:** [@Justina\_Gilles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justina_Gilles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-escort-need-help-finding-out-what-this-part-is/153359 "2019-11-22T23:23:20Z")
I was told this broke bar was a trailing arm, it’s not but I’m not positive what it is. Can anyone help. I don’t want to buy another part I don’t need. Please and thank you --- ## [Persistent P0140 Code - Buick 3.8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-p0140-code-buick-3-8/153282)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-p0140-code-buick-3-8/153282 "2019-11-22T22:27:59Z")
The P0140 code persists after I have replaced the O2 sensor and EGR valve on my 1996 Park Avenue (115K). The engine, however, runs flawlessly. Besides any suggestions to remedy this problem, is it advisable to take a roa… --- ## [OBD code pair in color using Thinkcar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-code-pair-in-color-using-thinkcar/153357)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-code-pair-in-color-using-thinkcar/153357 "2019-11-22T22:24:00Z")
2014 Chevy Volt using Thinkcar app - car is at the Dealership (not Chevy) P1E00 (Blue) P1E00 (Green) P1F58 (Red) P1F58 (Blue) App does not have manual - I am unsure what these color coding is about? P1F58 CHEVROLET… --- ## [Confuseddd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confuseddd/153352)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Griffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyler_Griffin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confuseddd/153352 "2019-11-22T22:18:59Z")
So I was checking oil in my 95 Astro when putting the dipstick back in was a lot of tension and the alternator turned over and started smoking and dip stick got super hot out of no where --- ## [1999 Honda CR-V - SRS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-cr-v-srs-light/153340)
**Author:** [@Penelope54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Penelope54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-cr-v-srs-light/153340 "2019-11-22T21:08:07Z")
The SRS light came on and stays on --- ## [2005 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Clogged cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-clogged-cats/153334)
**Author:** [@TomSouthern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomSouthern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-clogged-cats/153334 "2019-11-22T18:52:18Z")
When I started my 05 Tundra I heard a pop like a backfire. As I drove home I couldn’t get above 40mpf and it was worse going up any inclines. My mechanics said the cats were clogged and replace them with generic models a… --- ## [Turn over...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-over/153338)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-over/153338 "2019-11-22T18:10:51Z")
This corny advertising sign–and accompanying prop car–have been displayed in front of this NJ generator shop for at least 40 years. The only thing that has changed over the years is the prop car. When one rusts away,… --- ## [Large grilles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-grilles/110594)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-grilles/110594 "2019-11-22T18:12:19Z")
Am I the only person (besides my wife) who dislikes the trend toward giant grilles on cars? --- ## [Car won’t try to start first key turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-try-to-start-first-key-turn/153169)
**Author:** [@aalarue\_160030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aalarue_160030)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-try-to-start-first-key-turn/153169 "2019-11-22T13:52:47Z")
My Mazda 3 2008 with just. Under 100,000 has started doing this thing pretty often now where I turn the key and it just makes a click noise but nothing else then I stop and try to turn it again and it starts right up and… --- ## [2020 Toyota Corolla - Inflate to Tire or Door Spec?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-inflate-to-tire-or-door-spec/153127)
**Author:** [@Therese13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Therese13)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-inflate-to-tire-or-door-spec/153127 "2019-11-22T14:38:39Z")
Manual and doorjam call for 38 front, 36 back, Max on tire is 40 lbs. What to do? --- ## [1990 Ford Econoline Commercial Chassis - Fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-econoline-commercial-chassis-fumes/153322)
**Author:** [@RodneyMcmillian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodneyMcmillian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-econoline-commercial-chassis-fumes/153322 "2019-11-22T14:37:57Z")
Smell fumes when parked about 15mins --- ## [2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Wham!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wham/153201)
**Author:** [@AlanRobetoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanRobetoy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wham/153201 "2019-11-22T14:31:00Z")
When I back up and then go forward I go about twenty feet ahead -wham. It feels like you getting hit in the rear end and it makes a loud noise. The dealer says if it does not do it all the time they would not be able to… --- ## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-dies/153285)
**Author:** [@CharlotteWelch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlotteWelch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-dies/153285 "2019-11-22T14:24:11Z")
Just dropped my 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude off at Chrysler because it keeps dying on me. Second time for this problem. last time they flashed transmission. This time they are saying it 3-4 quarts low on oil. Where d… --- ## [Bypass AC compressor 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0 v6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-ac-compressor-2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-3-0-v6/95692)
**Author:** [@Mac33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac33)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-ac-compressor-2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-3-0-v6/95692 "2019-11-22T11:15:24Z")
I charged my AC a few weeks ago. After I added oil it began to make noise. Like metal on metal or a bad bearing. Could be the clutch pulley, bad bearing from what I've read. I don't want to replace it, nor do I want to s… --- ## [Distributer 1994 Ford F-150 302](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributer-1994-ford-f-150-302/153314)
**Author:** [@Cornett\_gregory\_160122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cornett_gregory_160122)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 8:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributer-1994-ford-f-150-302/153314 "2019-11-22T08:40:11Z")
So I was having an issue with my Ford F-150 302 it has 269k great truck and sat for 6 months. Did oil change first thing fresh fuel. Ran great for a couple of days. Then it started having trouble accelerating, even when … --- ## [2011 Chrysler 200 - Horn blows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-200-horn-blows/153296)
**Author:** [@CosimoCira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CosimoCira)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-200-horn-blows/153296 "2019-11-22T03:52:21Z")
horn blows by itself --- ## [2011 GMC Terrain - Dash lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-dash-lights-out/153270)
**Author:** [@ameria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ameria)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-dash-lights-out/153270 "2019-11-22T03:52:20Z")
My dashboard…all the lights are on. i cant see how much gas or the speed or the mileage. --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Shake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-shake/153204)
**Author:** [@BlaiseM.Mancini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlaiseM.Mancini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-shake/153204 "2019-11-22T03:15:52Z")
Have there been any solid solutions to the “Chevy Shake” on these models. I have a 2018 Colorado. --- ## [Spray paint leaked in trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spray-paint-leaked-in-trunk/153310)
**Author:** [@Jeremy.moser91\_160120](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy.moser91_160120)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spray-paint-leaked-in-trunk/153310 "2019-11-22T03:13:29Z")
So a can of spray paint that has been in my trunk for an unknown number of years leaked out in my trunk (under the flap where the spare tire is) so not on any carpet, just metal. Now, there is a strong paint smell insid… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Slow trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-slow-trans/153305)
**Author:** [@DaleNorthey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleNorthey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-slow-trans/153305 "2019-11-22T02:29:30Z")
car startsand idles trans does not engage for 2 or 3 seconds and will suddenly lurch forward. This also happens in reverse.I had a 2013 Hydui Santa Fe that did exactly the same thing --- ## [2001 Honda Accord Sdn - It all started with the trunk light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-sdn-it-all-started-with-the-trunk-light/153307)
**Author:** [@MikeT22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeT22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-sdn-it-all-started-with-the-trunk-light/153307 "2019-11-22T02:28:59Z")
I know my trunk light was on due the lock being broke…I get in the car and the battery was clicking so I jumped the car and it cut rite on…I did notice my positive cable was loose but I did drive it for about 30 mins wit… --- ## [2000 Jeep Wrangler- Oil overfill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-wrangler-oil-overfill/153227)
**Author:** [@Andrewburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrewburn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-wrangler-oil-overfill/153227 "2019-11-22T02:07:21Z")
Went to oil change service an 5 miles later my 4 cylinder engine in my 2000 model Jeep started knocking really bad . So checked the oil an it was at least 1-1/2 quarts to much oil in the engine. So called the shop an the… --- ## [2004 ES330 power drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-es330-power-drain/153238)
**Author:** [@Exnihilate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Exnihilate)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-es330-power-drain/153238 "2019-11-22T01:21:50Z")
I have a power drain issue 500+ milliamps and it goes down to like 20-50 milliamps when I remove the fuse for ECU-B which according to the manual is involved with these systems: The tail lights are the only affected s… --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius - Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-advice/153277)
**Author:** [@CharlesBuckner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesBuckner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-advice/153277 "2019-11-22T00:08:25Z")
Thinking about purchasing a 2008 prius don’t want to make a bad decision. Can anyone give me an opinion or advice. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=642) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=644)