# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=67 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 68 --- ## [2016 Dodge Journey - Big problems after new Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-big-problems-after-new-transmission/197425)
**Author:** [@Hctupuola247](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hctupuola247)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-big-problems-after-new-transmission/197425 "2024-09-29T20:34:24Z")
I swapped transmissions an now I have a no crank no start issue --- ## [Sweden Stops Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sweden-stops-puzzler/197157)
**Author:** [@hybrid314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hybrid314)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sweden-stops-puzzler/197157 "2024-09-29T19:30:39Z")
Out of curiosity I looked up the date when Sweden switched to driving on the right side of the road. It was September 3, 1967, which was a Sunday. September 3 was a Friday in 1965, so the wrong year resulted in the wrong… --- ## [2015 Toyota Tacoma Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-air/197429)
**Author:** [@coxjonjill1975\_191453](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coxjonjill1975_191453)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-tacoma-air/197429 "2024-09-29T19:12:26Z")
My 2015 Toyota Tacoma ac was only blowing on high setting. I replaced the Blower motor resistor and now it blows on high on all settings. Any suggestions? --- ## [What are the best and most affordable options for taking care of this clear coat/paint damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-best-and-most-affordable-options-for-taking-care-of-this-clear-coat-paint-damage/196425)
**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-best-and-most-affordable-options-for-taking-care-of-this-clear-coat-paint-damage/196425 "2024-09-29T18:49:56Z")
I moved to Texas the clear coat on the roof of this car has experienced some serious damage. It only took about a year and a half after the move. This car was garage kept for most of it’s life. The front of this car loo… --- ## [Do I need a battery tender?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-battery-tender/196429)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-battery-tender/196429 "2024-09-29T06:20:18Z")
The past seven weeks my car has hardly been driven due to me going through a health challenge. When it is driven at all, it is only for a mile to five miles. This is hard on the battery and engine! This situation may … --- ## [Low Compression Misfiring 2013 Corolla, need it to last 9 more months, HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-compression-misfiring-2013-corolla-need-it-to-last-9-more-months-help/196378)
**Author:** [@joenat456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joenat456)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-compression-misfiring-2013-corolla-need-it-to-last-9-more-months-help/196378 "2024-09-29T04:51:29Z")
2013 Corolla 218k miles. Low compression on all cylinders (60-70 on each one). Misfiring in cylinders 2 and 4 according to OBD2. Dealer quoted me ~3500 for new engine, said there’s scarring on all the cylinders partic… --- ## [2012 Honda Accord Sdn - How often should I start my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-how-often-should-i-start-my-car/196401)
**Author:** [@Rob35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob35)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-how-often-should-i-start-my-car/196401 "2024-09-29T01:27:01Z")
How many times a week should I start my car when hardly using it. --- ## [The Long Walk Home Puzzler is WRONG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-long-walk-home-puzzler-is-wrong/196069)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-long-walk-home-puzzler-is-wrong/196069 "2024-09-28T23:16:39Z")
This Puzzler came to me from Cartalk by email. It involves a husband who arrives at the train station an hour early, and decides to walk towards home. The train is ontime. The walk cuts down the distance the wife must d… --- ## [2016 Honda Accord EX-L static noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-ex-l-static-noise/196418)
**Author:** [@drossi15\_191425](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drossi15_191425)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-ex-l-static-noise/196418 "2024-09-28T20:28:50Z")
For about 3 weeks my 2016 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan has had a static noise coming from the passenger side sounding like it is coming from the dash of glove box area. The noise happens when I reach around 60mph and increase… --- ## [Honda CRV noise when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-noise-when-shifting/16443)
**Author:** [@fares2340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fares2340)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-noise-when-shifting/16443 "2024-09-28T13:25:16Z")
My wife and I bought from the Honda dealer a used 2005 Honda CRV automatic with 13000 miles. The vehicle now has 20000 miles. This vehicle makes a clunking noise when shifting between first to second gear only after the … --- ## [The economics of the car-rental business](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-economics-of-the-car-rental-business/196018)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-economics-of-the-car-rental-business/196018 "2024-09-27T14:47:09Z")
NPR’s ‘Planet Money’ says they used to make their money by buying cars cheap and selling them used, why they had more than enough cars on hand. The pandemic shortages upended that and the renter pays the price. --- ## [2008 saturn aura 3.5 no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-3-5-no-start/195620)
**Author:** [@ibrahimdabaja66\_190874](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibrahimdabaja66_190874)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-3-5-no-start/195620 "2024-09-27T04:11:12Z")
my 2008 saturn aura wont start. has 12.5v from the battery and a new starter. has codes p1682, p0685, p0223,p0122,p0118,p0107. took it to two shops in my town, and both shops could not find the issue. --- ## [Complete Alternative Fuel pump assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/complete-alternative-fuel-pump-assembly/196410)
**Author:** [@Whizzby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whizzby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/complete-alternative-fuel-pump-assembly/196410 "2024-09-26T22:01:44Z")
I have a 2000 Hyundai Elantra that I cannot buy a complete fuel pump assembly unit for. (with sending unit) I can buy just the pump but my gas gauge is off. Is there an aftermarket solution for this? --- ## [White material coming out of tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-material-coming-out-of-tire/196419)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-material-coming-out-of-tire/196419 "2024-09-26T21:54:41Z")
I just bought this tire, supposedly new, and I noticed this white stuff coming out of it. Any idea what it is? Also, don’t new tires have those thin “tire whiskers” that show you the tire is new? This tire didn’t have a… --- ## [ram 2500 Advice Needed on Intake Manifold Issues – Considering a Solution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-2500-advice-needed-on-intake-manifold-issues-considering-a-solution/196402)
**Author:** [@hasly123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hasly123)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-2500-advice-needed-on-intake-manifold-issues-considering-a-solution/196402 "2024-09-26T15:02:19Z")
I’ve been running into some recurring issues with my \[car model\]'s intake system and wanted to get some advice before deciding on my next steps. One of the main problems is frequent carbon build-up in the intake manifold… --- ## [Which rotors are best bang for your buck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-rotors-are-best-bang-for-your-buck/196293)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-rotors-are-best-bang-for-your-buck/196293 "2024-09-26T14:08:27Z")
I’ve came down to 4 options but im not sure about brands. Guess im wodering what is the best bang for your buck, since cheaper isn’t always better. --- ## [Durlast alternators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/durlast-alternators/112354)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/durlast-alternators/112354 "2024-09-26T13:58:33Z")
I was wondering what you guys think of Durlast’s Alternators, I just bought one and plan on installing it after work. In all of your guys experience do they hold up well? Or is it better to just stick with the Ford OEM ?… --- ## [Can you repair a broken plastic fitting on a radiator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-repair-a-broken-plastic-fitting-on-a-radiator/181926)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-repair-a-broken-plastic-fitting-on-a-radiator/181926 "2024-09-26T12:47:31Z")
After having bad luck with a cheap aftermarket radiator that I purchased online from Rock Auto, I decided to order the official OEM part from a company in Korea. I ordered two of them to have a spare, and they arrived y… --- ## [2012 Ford Escape - Moldy AC smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-moldy-ac-smell/196408)
**Author:** [@WanttoKnow55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WanttoKnow55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-moldy-ac-smell/196408 "2024-09-26T12:16:22Z")
Did anyone have a moldy mildewy smell in Ford Escape, around year 2012? It must be the directions the water flows in AC, evaporator coil? So with that in mind, what did you do about it? What did Ford do about it…since… --- ## [Stellantis looking for new CEO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-looking-for-new-ceo/196388)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-looking-for-new-ceo/196388 "2024-09-26T10:46:47Z")
The linked article says that Stellantis is looking for a replacement for the current CEO, Carlos Tavares and expects to replace him by the time his contract runs out in a little over a year. They have a large unsold inve… --- ## [Denver Police license plate reader cameras scan millions of license plates per month](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denver-police-license-plate-reader-cameras-scan-millions-of-license-plates-per-month/196356)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denver-police-license-plate-reader-cameras-scan-millions-of-license-plates-per-month/196356 "2024-09-26T01:28:05Z")
… 86,069 vehicles prompted a “hit” on the hotlist in the last 30 days. https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/denver-police-cameras-scan-license-plates/73-1936f872-7a51-4fda-ae37-0e5e259e7018 --- ## [Are there portable trickle chargers that DON'T require a plug outlet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-portable-trickle-chargers-that-dont-require-a-plug-outlet/149087)
**Author:** [@AntonioKat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AntonioKat)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-portable-trickle-chargers-that-dont-require-a-plug-outlet/149087 "2024-09-25T22:44:00Z")
I live in an apartment so I don’t have access to any outdoor plug outlets for plugging in a trickle charger. Nearly every car battery charger requires a plug outlet. I’ve had issues at times in the past with my car batte… --- ## [Front plate bracket complaint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-plate-bracket-complaint/196222)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-plate-bracket-complaint/196222 "2024-09-25T14:33:13Z")
It seems that unless your state requires a front plate bracket it will not be installed . We don’t in Oklahoma . I decided to put the one that came with our new Subaru on only to find out holes have to be drilled . Not … --- ## [Yet another ‘New Yorker’ cartoon for your delectation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yet-another-new-yorker-cartoon-for-your-delectation/194687)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yet-another-new-yorker-cartoon-for-your-delectation/194687 "2024-09-25T03:03:22Z")
Try not to get too delectated --- ## [2013 Volvo V90 - CEL - It wasn't the gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-v90-cel-it-wasnt-the-gas-cap/196319)
**Author:** [@CocoB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CocoB)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-v90-cel-it-wasnt-the-gas-cap/196319 "2024-09-25T01:24:14Z")
check engine light but running smoothly, gas mileage normal use, great acceleration. changed gas cap several times, still same OBD 0402. is there a cat converter problem? --- ## [2015 Hyundai Santa Fe - Handbrake stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-handbrake-stuck/196385)
**Author:** [@PhilAshley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilAshley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-handbrake-stuck/196385 "2024-09-24T23:32:31Z")
The EBS handbrake stuck on just would not release recovery to my local garage, now the shock, fault codes showing electric brake failure, how much to repair, 4k yes 4 thousand pounds the car has travelled 72k been servic… --- ## [The 11 top-selling vehicles of 2024](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-11-top-selling-vehicles-of-2024/196376)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-11-top-selling-vehicles-of-2024/196376 "2024-09-24T22:54:57Z")
Based on how many Tesla Model Y vehicles that I see on a daily basis, I’m not too surprised that they now rank as a close second to the Rav4. --- ## [2011 Mazda CX-7 - Valve clatter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-cx-7-valve-clatter/196381)
**Author:** [@Crowflyer74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crowflyer74)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-cx-7-valve-clatter/196381 "2024-09-24T20:13:39Z")
94k and having lots of valve clatter. Only way valve lash clearance can be affected is premature valve, cam and lifter were. Good maintenance and oil changes. Possible variable valve timing issue also. No reason for pre… --- ## [I ran a stopped school bus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-a-stopped-school-bus/194459)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 287\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ran-a-stopped-school-bus/194459 "2024-09-24T19:43:41Z")
Hello everyone. It’s a really sad day for me in NEWYORK. Let me start by using the picture above. I’m on a road with 4 lanes ( 2 lanes on each side) and I’m driving in the left lane on the right side of the roa… --- ## [Speed Cameras are being installed in school zones](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-cameras-are-being-installed-in-school-zones/196154)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-cameras-are-being-installed-in-school-zones/196154 "2024-09-24T18:39:50Z")
In many cities and counties of Virginia as well as the rest of the nation, Speed Cameras are being installed in school zones and I am grateful for this… My county has just finished the installation at most of the school… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=66) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=68)