# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=657 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 658 --- ## [2014 Toyota Avalon - Chrome peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-chrome-peeling/152194)
**Author:** [@ShivanNaidu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShivanNaidu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-chrome-peeling/152194 "2019-11-07T22:56:29Z")
I have the chrome peeling on the center console cup. very bad material. I took my car for a car wash and I was advised one of the cleaner cut herself with the chrome peeling. So they will not clean the rest. --- ## [2004 BMW X3 - Blend Doors Shot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-x3-blend-doors-shot/152329)
**Author:** [@MichaelLeary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelLeary)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-x3-blend-doors-shot/152329 "2019-11-07T22:35:40Z")
My BMW X-3 has something strange going on with its AC. No matter the temp it’s set to, the air coming out starts cold, then warms. The odd thing is, when I set the air mixture to come out on top (windshield) its hot, but… --- ## [4wheel drive locked down while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wheel-drive-locked-down-while-driving/152298)
**Author:** [@Jessica\_Owens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica_Owens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wheel-drive-locked-down-while-driving/152298 "2019-11-07T22:24:05Z")
4wheel drive locked down all lights started flashing, has not cranked since. do you think it might be the alarm or something because the battery died and we had to jump it off to drive it as far as about a mile that day.… --- ## [Civic si 2009 8th gen small knock/ping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-si-2009-8th-gen-small-knock-ping-noise/144024)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Kay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Kay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-si-2009-8th-gen-small-knock-ping-noise/144024 "2019-11-07T21:49:57Z")
Please help me diagnose. I ran this 8th gen civic si k20z3 mistakenly with little to no oil in it, no engine light or codes popped up. The oil level showed at the tip end of dipstick but barely. I drove it hard and hit … --- ## [2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 4WD. Fix, Sell, or Trade in??](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-sport-4wd-fix-sell-or-trade-in/152306)
**Author:** [@KristaF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristaF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-sport-4wd-fix-sell-or-trade-in/152306 "2019-11-07T21:36:28Z")
I’ve had this Jeep for about 3 years with no issues. 65k miles on it now. Just had to replace the rear engine mount and the struts will need work all around likely by next summer. Also need new tires and my back rotors a… --- ## [EMR center cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emr-center-cap/152330)
**Author:** [@Jared\_Novak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jared_Novak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emr-center-cap/152330 "2019-11-07T21:21:47Z")
I recently purchased some used EMR wheels for my truck. They did not come with the center caps, and I am having a hard time figuring out what model they are to find the proper center caps. If anyone has some knowledge on… --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKX - Anyone Have Any Problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-anyone-have-any-problems/152333)
**Author:** [@HEATHER35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HEATHER35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-anyone-have-any-problems/152333 "2019-11-07T21:15:40Z")
Have you had any parts that had to be fixed or replace? --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Jetta - Where to Find Power Steering Hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-jetta-where-to-find-power-steering-hose/152320)
**Author:** [@ChrisBowen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisBowen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-jetta-where-to-find-power-steering-hose/152320 "2019-11-07T20:47:07Z")
Power steering hose is leaking, where do i order from --- ## [2001 Mustang V6 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mustang-v6-won-t-start/152291)
**Author:** [@gareth.gutierrez79\_159510](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gareth.gutierrez79_159510)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mustang-v6-won-t-start/152291 "2019-11-07T20:32:53Z")
I have a 2001 Mustang V6 and it won’t start. When I bought the car about 3 weeks ago I was told that the fuel pump was out. So I went ahead and bought a new one and had it installed, we primed it of course before we trie… --- ## [Ford Taurus Transmission Fluid Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-transmission-fluid-leak/152301)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-transmission-fluid-leak/152301 "2019-11-07T18:14:54Z")
Hello, I recently noticed a drip under my car of transmission fluid. We have a few low spots in our driveway where we have scrapped a few times over the past few months. I look underneath and the transmission pan has a… --- ## [2003 Ford Thunderbird - Moulding Piece Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-moulding-piece-needed/152310)
**Author:** [@Rocky48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rocky48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-moulding-piece-needed/152310 "2019-11-07T18:12:48Z")
Hi, I am needing a moulded trim piece Part # 1W6Z-7650584-BAA Is there a link to either a junkyard or salvage yard that I can simply enter this number or find out if they have a wrecked 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird Conve… --- ## [Hit a very TINY curb and bent my rear tire (also threw off steering wheel)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-very-tiny-curb-and-bent-my-rear-tire-also-threw-off-steering-wheel/151650)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-very-tiny-curb-and-bent-my-rear-tire-also-threw-off-steering-wheel/151650 "2019-11-07T16:19:52Z")
The first thing I want to say is before this happened, I noticed my steering wheel was a half inch off for a bit maybe a week (thought it was just low air) so maybe that’s where this started Anyway, I pulled out of a pa… --- ## [Inside lights on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-lights-on-dash/152049)
**Author:** [@KathyRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyRoberts)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-lights-on-dash/152049 "2019-11-07T15:49:55Z")
A few months ago I got a 2015 Toyota Yaris. I love it! I’ve never had a car this new. Usually I buy 10 year old cars and keep them for another 10-15 years. The inside light on my dash is red; meaning when I look to se… --- ## ['Teenager Wins $25,000 for Science Project That Solves Blind Spots in Cars'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teenager-wins-25-000-for-science-project-that-solves-blind-spots-in-cars/152294)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teenager-wins-25-000-for-science-project-that-solves-blind-spots-in-cars/152294 "2019-11-07T15:45:54Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/us/blind-spots-science-project.html and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxlNkIwqGb4 --- ## [2001 mustang 6cly won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mustang-6cly-wont-start/82307)
**Author:** [@plunderz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plunderz)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mustang-6cly-wont-start/82307 "2019-11-07T14:24:35Z")
I have a 2001 mustang convertible in good cond. A 6cly that I have had very little trouble with over the past year. I put in a new battery then, just after I bought it from a dealer. The dealer had gone over it with flui… --- ## [2005 Ford Explorer - Crankshaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-crankshaft/152289)
**Author:** [@DanielButterfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielButterfield)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-crankshaft/152289 "2019-11-07T13:51:30Z")
Crankshaft pulley broke the crankshaft --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna - VSC gone wild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-vsc-gone-wild/152271)
**Author:** [@fishinfool24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fishinfool24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-vsc-gone-wild/152271 "2019-11-07T13:50:17Z")
Our 2006 Sienna XLE with 192,000 miles will occasionally have the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) sensor go on when driving. Typically this occurs when going around a modest curve or slight dip in the road at posted spe… --- ## [Australians, any experience with this retailer - Panel House?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/australians-any-experience-with-this-retailer-panel-house/152279)
**Author:** [@brianelliot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brianelliot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/australians-any-experience-with-this-retailer-panel-house/152279 "2019-11-07T13:33:14Z")
Hey guys! I just wanted to ask if anybody from Australia has previously been shopping and have experience with this web page here - https://www.panelhouse.com.au/ ? Thanks in advance for the answers, cheers! --- ## [2007 Saturn Outlook - Power steering sounds empty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-power-steering-sounds-empty/152270)
**Author:** [@albaortiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/albaortiz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-power-steering-sounds-empty/152270 "2019-11-07T13:32:56Z")
the stearing always sounds like it needs power stearing fluid --- ## [1999 Mitsubishi Lancer - Question on timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mitsubishi-lancer-question-on-timing-belt/152273)
**Author:** [@DwayneBlair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DwayneBlair)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mitsubishi-lancer-question-on-timing-belt/152273 "2019-11-07T13:31:29Z")
Can a broken timing belt destroy my engine --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Colorado - Vibrations at High Speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-vibrations-at-high-speed/152245)
**Author:** [@Russ27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russ27)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-vibrations-at-high-speed/152245 "2019-11-07T13:23:42Z")
Truck vibrates at high speed intermittently --- ## [Wobbling 2006 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbling-2006-honda-accord/151642)
**Author:** [@Marianna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marianna)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbling-2006-honda-accord/151642 "2019-11-07T13:12:37Z")
I have a manual transmission 2006 honda accord. I have a wobble/ shaking that happens, Accelerating only, and it happens around 2000 rpms in any gear. But it mostly happens in low gears, 1,2 and 3. It happens acceleratin… --- ## [Lights problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-problem/151952)
**Author:** [@Shannon\_Crawford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shannon_Crawford)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-problem/151952 "2019-11-07T11:01:24Z")
1975 dodge sportsman. So today I got last part needed and my rv runs almost like a dream still needs few minor tuning with carb now but I go to check lights to see if I need to replace any of them and during the time th… --- ## [Man leads police on wrong way police chase in burning car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/man-leads-police-on-wrong-way-police-chase-in-burning-car/152238)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/man-leads-police-on-wrong-way-police-chase-in-burning-car/152238 "2019-11-07T05:03:25Z")
It all ended well but this is nuts. Drugs have certainly been causing lots of issues throughout the country and this is just another side-effect. Can anyone tell what kind of car this was before it was burned to a cr… --- ## ['95 Nissan Maxima - Turns off when turning right and going up a hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-maxima-turns-off-when-turning-right-and-going-up-a-hill/81633)
**Author:** [@byerlyj1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byerlyj1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-maxima-turns-off-when-turning-right-and-going-up-a-hill/81633 "2019-11-07T05:55:34Z")
Hello, everyone. I have a '95 Nissan Maxima with 115,000 miles on it. My car has been making grinding noises for a while now when turning left or right. Recently, within the previous week, it would lose power when I tu… --- ## [1997 Ford F-150 - Dash to heater core map](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-dash-to-heater-core-map/152145)
**Author:** [@davidspaesch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidspaesch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-dash-to-heater-core-map/152145 "2019-11-07T05:45:12Z")
Can’t figure out how to pull my dashboard away from the interior fire wall to get to the Heater core which is leaking. Can you please help me because I have taken every nut, screws and bolts out that I can find. Tried Yo… --- ## [2008 Chrysler Town & Country - Warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-warning-lights/152235)
**Author:** [@Justin52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justin52)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-warning-lights/152235 "2019-11-07T05:16:41Z")
My 2008 Chrysler Town and Country has the ABS, no slip, and other lights coming on brake related. It has 158,000 miles. One minute the brakes will catch and grind, the next minute they seem fine. I don’t know if it’s … --- ## [2006 Porsche Cayenne - Fuel Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-cayenne-fuel-question/152247)
**Author:** [@GreggMcClain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreggMcClain)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-cayenne-fuel-question/152247 "2019-11-07T04:51:26Z")
Years ago, a caller to the show asked about mixing 87 octane regular and 89 octane mid grade gasoline. You and Tom agreed (surprisingly) that for whatever reason the octane rating would be 92. Is this still the case? … --- ## [2014 Toyota Tacoma - MPG question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-mpg-question/152183)
**Author:** [@PaulYoung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulYoung)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-mpg-question/152183 "2019-11-07T04:07:21Z")
I recently bought a used 2014 Toyota Tacoma with the 4 cyl engine. The truck seems to not have much power at all, and the gas mileage has been lousy, 17-19 MPG. Previously I drove a 2003 Toyota 4Runner V6, and got 19-… --- ## [1988 Crown Victoria Heating + Alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-crown-victoria-heating-alternator/152264)
**Author:** [@natexdog7417\_157562](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natexdog7417_157562)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-crown-victoria-heating-alternator/152264 "2019-11-07T03:16:14Z")
Hi guys. I just have a general question. Is there any possible way having the heater on with the fan at max can kill an alternator? If it does kill the alternator, would it be that the alternator itself is bad? Or coul… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=656) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=658)