# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=666 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 667 --- ## [Seals on gas pumps, skimmers, jerks and ripoffs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seals-on-gas-pumps-skimmers-jerks-and-ripoffs/151588)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seals-on-gas-pumps-skimmers-jerks-and-ripoffs/151588 "2019-10-28T18:13:24Z")
I searched this site and see we’ve had discussions about credit card skimmers at gasoline pumps. To review, crooks install these “skimmers” in pumps and they electronically steal your credit card information, unbeknown … --- ## [Need headlight help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-headlight-help-please/151581)
**Author:** [@fawnBishop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fawnBishop)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-headlight-help-please/151581 "2019-10-28T15:59:53Z")
I have a 2000 dodge Dakota, 4.7, 4 x 4 headlights (low beams) will stay on for a bit then go out. (high beams have been no problem always come on) ground has been checked, headlamp switch has been changed, multifuncti… --- ## [Paint flexifier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-flexifier/151254)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-flexifier/151254 "2019-10-28T15:17:29Z")
Once more I’m trying to paint the cowl vent a bear bent in 2000 (so much that the ends touched). I’ve painted it at least 3 times over the years, but the paint keeps on cracking, down to the bare metal, so it rusts. I tr… --- ## [2019 Ford Ranger - Mushy brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-mushy-brakes/151118)
**Author:** [@DavidSt.Hilaire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidSt.Hilaire)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-mushy-brakes/151118 "2019-10-28T13:50:07Z")
I have a brand new 2019 Ford Ranger Crew Sport, 600miles, are the brakes supposed to be mushy? I can pump them and they will become firm and stop. The dealer indicated they are like that?? They alao indicated all of t… --- ## [Real clay bar vs synthetic...my 2 cents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/real-clay-bar-vs-synthetic-my-2-cents/151592)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/real-clay-bar-vs-synthetic-my-2-cents/151592 "2019-10-28T13:27:19Z")
Did a little unscientific test on our 2 cars. F150 with 90k miles, Honda Accord with 160k miles. Back in July I used a clay bar for the first time ever on the Honda. Then waxed with turtle wax carnuba. A week later I di… --- ## [2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - HSA no longer holds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-hsa-no-longer-holds/150684)
**Author:** [@JohnMKingRecentproblemwithHillStartAssis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMKingRecentproblemwithHillStartAssis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-hsa-no-longer-holds/150684 "2019-10-28T12:44:31Z")
Recent problem with Hill Start Assist (HSA). When parked on an incline (driveway), start the engine and put it into Reverse, the Jeep rolls backward, causing a noticeable jerk in the transmission when Reverse is engaged… --- ## [Dashboard is a Christmas tree](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-is-a-christmas-tree/151617)
**Author:** [@jhpeck3\_159091](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhpeck3_159091)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-is-a-christmas-tree/151617 "2019-10-28T12:15:11Z")
Drove through a puddle yesterday and it turns out the puddle was about 18” deep in my 2015 Subaru Outback. Since then, the car runs fine - drove from NYC to Boston last night fine - but the dash lights are flashing like… --- ## [2013 BMW X5 grinds when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x5-grinds-when-shifting/151607)
**Author:** [@seth38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seth38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x5-grinds-when-shifting/151607 "2019-10-28T12:11:30Z")
BMW X5 2013. only have done oil changes every year. When accelerating - consistently around 1500 to 1600 RPMs there is a grinding or gurgling noise as it tries to shift gears. So it’s under load. When I got an oil chan… --- ## [Difficulty finding replacement gas tank--2004 chevy S10 pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-finding-replacement-gas-tank-2004-chevy-s10-pickup/84055)
**Author:** [@nitsua60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitsua60)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-finding-replacement-gas-tank-2004-chevy-s10-pickup/84055 "2019-10-28T03:46:44Z")
Hi all- I've got a small hole near the top of my gas tank; it's letting out fumes but otherwise innocuous. I asked my mechanic about replacing it and he says (a) it's no longer in production, (b) after-market places do… --- ## [Suburban w/ 175K--how long will it last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-w-175k-how-long-will-it-last/45339)
**Author:** [@stone43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stone43)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-w-175k-how-long-will-it-last/45339 "2019-10-28T02:51:32Z")
Hello all-- I have a 2003 half ton Suburban, which I bought new and still runs great. No leaks, no elevated oil use etc. etc. I have been meticulous on the maintenance, and have replaced stuff that has worn out like … --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Sonic - sand in the trunk for snow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-sand-in-the-trunk-for-snow/151561)
**Author:** [@Jeanhostrander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanhostrander)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-sand-in-the-trunk-for-snow/151561 "2019-10-27T23:55:51Z")
Will sand tubs help traction in the truck and how many shouldays I get for snow --- ## [Weird stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-stuff/151484)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Christopher\_Anthony\_Kilcrease](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Christopher_Anthony_Kilcrease)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-stuff/151484 "2019-10-27T23:28:26Z")
I need some input here. I have a 2006 Chevy impala 3.8L V6. It has about 140K miles on it. Lately, I have been driving it longer distances than I am used to (60-90 miles one way). The last couple of times I have noticed … --- ## [Why are my tires falling off the rims?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-tires-falling-off-the-rims/83467)
**Author:** [@kezzie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kezzie)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-tires-falling-off-the-rims/83467 "2019-10-27T22:17:39Z")
6 months ago, one of my tires separated from the rim while I was driving. I'd gone less than half a mile from home. When I took it to the place that sold the tires, they told me aluminum rims did that a lot. Two days ago… --- ## [2001 nissan frontier 4 cl 2wd idle issues/stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-frontier-4-cl-2wd-idle-issues-stalling/151600)
**Author:** [@Jeramy\_Chadney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeramy_Chadney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-frontier-4-cl-2wd-idle-issues-stalling/151600 "2019-10-27T22:14:35Z")
2001 nissan frontier 4cl 2wd 2.4 liter engine My idle is rough I love my truck, its old… But this thing still looks brand new from the outside. Most reliable vehicle ive ever owned. 290km… Its idle is rough Star… --- ## [2009 G6 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-g6-wont-start/151591)
**Author:** [@Reggie\_Drummond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reggie_Drummond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-g6-wont-start/151591 "2019-10-27T19:19:12Z")
I have a 2009 Pontiac G6 that won’t start. When I put key in, it don’t crank nor start. Oh, but when i do turn key over only thing comes on but the radio and lights. Instead I hear a loud fan like noise. Could anyone hel… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Impala - Revving Cause Damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-revving-cause-damage/150461)
**Author:** [@Tyler13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyler13)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-revving-cause-damage/150461 "2019-10-27T18:46:00Z")
Does revving the car damage anything --- ## [2013 Ford E150 Clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-e150-clicking-noise/151572)
**Author:** [@Jim13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-e150-clicking-noise/151572 "2019-10-27T18:23:36Z")
I have noticed a clicking noise and thought it maybe a lifter. I was told at first it would cost over a $1000 just to find out. I talked to the asst service mgr and he listened to the noise. He said it was an injector im… --- ## [Same performance from a smaller engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-performance-from-a-smaller-engine/151583)
**Author:** [@JohnHolton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnHolton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-performance-from-a-smaller-engine/151583 "2019-10-27T18:20:57Z")
I hve a 2017 VW Golf Sportwagen with a 1.8 liter engine and 6 speed transmission that gets 34 mpg (highway). The identical 2019 model has a 1/4 liter engine and 8 speed transmission that gets 37 mpg. How do they get th… --- ## [Wanted Michelin tires for my Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wanted-michelin-tires-for-my-volvo/151536)
**Author:** [@BenFennell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenFennell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wanted-michelin-tires-for-my-volvo/151536 "2019-10-27T17:54:05Z")
I have a 2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 with 16 rims. I like Michelin tires so i thought I would check with Costco and was told that Michelin tires do not fit this car(except for the X-Ice). I then took my car into the Volvo deale… --- ## [2015 Ford Escape loses charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-loses-charge/151579)
**Author:** [@StephenUlbricht](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenUlbricht)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-loses-charge/151579 "2019-10-27T17:16:01Z")
battery does not keep charge despite being fully charged --- ## [2015 Ford Focus - Dealer lost my cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-dealer-lost-my-cover/151305)
**Author:** [@KINGSLEY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KINGSLEY)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-dealer-lost-my-cover/151305 "2019-10-27T15:33:29Z")
I take my 2015 Ford Focus to the Ford dealer to have a recall done. That would be the one about a stuck canister purge valve problem and possible damage to the plastic fuel tank. I get it back the next day, and right awa… --- ## [2015 Ford Explorer - engine nearly died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-engine-nearly-died/151367)
**Author:** [@adamstanford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamstanford)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-engine-nearly-died/151367 "2019-10-27T14:27:17Z")
Engine almost died at stoplight when AC was turned on. Happened twice on different days. --- ## [My dream car...a Ford Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dream-car-a-ford-bronco/151473)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dream-car-a-ford-bronco/151473 "2019-10-27T10:15:56Z")
I’ve been watching Wheeler Dealers and a 1992 Ford Bronco came up. I’ve always dreamed of having a Ford Bronco. Especially the years of 1992-1996. Am I crazy for wanting one? I know they are getting up there in price and… --- ## [Why does my car do this periodically?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-car-do-this-periodically/151466)
**Author:** [@leticiarioss\_150772](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leticiarioss_150772)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-car-do-this-periodically/151466 "2019-10-27T05:19:24Z")
Ok so my car does this when starting it up. It has done this maybe 2 times this week, but has been going on longer. I went to oreillys and they said the alternator, battery & starter are good. Any ideas? I have a 2011 do… --- ## [2007 Infiniti FX50 - Dead ECM, No Replacement Available](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-fx50-dead-ecm-no-replacement-available/149966)
**Author:** [@JLAllen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLAllen)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-fx50-dead-ecm-no-replacement-available/149966 "2019-10-27T03:47:47Z")
The manufacture no longer makes ECM (computer) for my 2007 FX35. The dealer confirmed this. It only has 93K miles and is still a very nice car. Without this part the car is useless. What recourse do I have? --- ## [2017 Toyota Prius - speed control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-speed-control/151439)
**Author:** [@Larry30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry30)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-speed-control/151439 "2019-10-27T03:41:47Z")
When driving with speed control, you have to repeatedly tap the speed lever to change speed, tapping once for each mph of change. This is very slow and annoying. If you try to just hold the lever up to increase your spee… --- ## [Help! Fan Clutch Bearing Turning Bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-fan-clutch-bearing-turning-bad/151388)
**Author:** [@vanfanel36\_158947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanfanel36_158947)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-fan-clutch-bearing-turning-bad/151388 "2019-10-27T03:37:16Z")
Hi! New here. I am ignorant about vehicle matter, please forgive the dumbness of my questions - shop A claims that my vehicle’s “fan clutch bearing bad” while shop B suggests a “clutch assembly” service (listed there is … --- ## [Painted graphics or vinyl? Not sure what it is!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painted-graphics-or-vinyl-not-sure-what-it-is/151522)
**Author:** [@veritate777\_159024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/veritate777_159024)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painted-graphics-or-vinyl-not-sure-what-it-is/151522 "2019-10-27T03:05:36Z")
Hi, I’m looking at this used Lexus LC500. I liked the car except couple of things. Previous owner install a clear bra on the hood: I did some googling and realized it can be easily removed. The second thing is more conc… --- ## [2011 Lexus ES 350 - Dirty door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-es-350-dirty-door/151502)
**Author:** [@bill06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill06)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-es-350-dirty-door/151502 "2019-10-27T02:45:41Z")
accumulated black scum on fuel door. --- ## [94 camry check engine light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-check-engine-light-flashing/151528)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Seabaugh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Seabaugh)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-check-engine-light-flashing/151528 "2019-10-27T02:04:04Z")
I have a 94 camry 4 cylinder that I have recently been experiencing some electrical issues yesterday everything was fine tried to start it today turns over but won’t fire I have multiple indicator lights that stay lit wh… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=665) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=667)