# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=71 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 72 --- ## [Just what you don't want to see](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-what-you-dont-want-to-see/196107)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-what-you-dont-want-to-see/196107 "2024-09-07T15:18:26Z")
… when you’re driving through a tunnel! --- ## [Classic-car engine power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-engine-power/194539)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-engine-power/194539 "2024-03-22T20:24:21Z")
50/60’s cars certainly hosted a wide range of engine power. Hard to imagine why one needed 335, and another only 18? 67 Fiat Spider: 89 bhp 70 Dodge Challenger: 335 61 Morris Minor: 34 67 Fiat 500: 18 56 MB 3… --- ## [2022 Lexus NX 300H - Cars stops and I need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-lexus-nx-300h-cars-stops-and-i-need-help/196026)
**Author:** [@P.stewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/P.stewart)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-lexus-nx-300h-cars-stops-and-i-need-help/196026 "2024-09-06T21:37:51Z")
I have a Lexus NX 350 sport 2022 and I am having problems with vehicle stopping on me. Dealership says nothing is wrong . They tested battery but nothing . Put vehicle on computer etc . Battery was changed in November 20… --- ## [2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Seat belt problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-mx-5-miata-seat-belt-problem/196110)
**Author:** [@Pigasoft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pigasoft)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-mx-5-miata-seat-belt-problem/196110 "2024-09-06T17:55:49Z")
Seat belts do not retract even after Mazda service replaced it. --- ## [2005 mustang 4.0 making weird noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mustang-4-0-making-weird-noise/189364)
**Author:** [@Cryo455\_184298](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cryo455_184298)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mustang-4-0-making-weird-noise/189364 "2024-09-05T21:36:22Z")
I have a 2005 mustang 4.0, and its making a weird noise on cold start but slowly goes away once the car warms up, the car runs completely fine and don’t seem off at all, sounds like it’s underneath the car I can’t be 100… --- ## [Storing a spare where there is no place to store](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-a-spare-where-there-is-no-place-to-store/195750)
**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-a-spare-where-there-is-no-place-to-store/195750 "2024-09-05T19:44:16Z")
I have a 2020 outlander which came with no spare time as the manufactures today I guess feel it’s not worth the cost. My car came with some cheap air pump and some like fix a flat to use. There is a storage area for it… --- ## [2024 VinFast VF 8 - looking pretty decent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-vinfast-vf-8-looking-pretty-decent/196019)
**Author:** [@Bennie-MJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bennie-MJ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-vinfast-vf-8-looking-pretty-decent/196019 "2024-09-04T14:14:58Z")
What impressed me first was the color, as I don’t usually like blue cars but this one was the first that made me change that. Very striking design with the V shape, and a lot of space as well (guess that would make a nic… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet - A few issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-captiva-sport-fleet-a-few-issues/196082)
**Author:** [@JamesB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesB1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-captiva-sport-fleet-a-few-issues/196082 "2024-09-04T20:54:41Z")
Backup camera, cooling fan, tire pressure, --- ## [The 500+ mile EV is now available](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-500-mile-ev-is-now-available/196088)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-500-mile-ev-is-now-available/196088 "2024-09-04T18:31:38Z")
The good news is that it has an incredibly long range, and–IMHO–is very nicely styled. The bad news is that its pricing starts at $110k. --- ## [2012 Toyota Prius - Mechanic search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-mechanic-search/196075)
**Author:** [@steven49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steven49)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-mechanic-search/196075 "2024-09-04T12:51:07Z")
My long term mechanic has retired Yuki in Scarsdale. Can anyone recommend someone as good as him in NYC area? I have a Prius --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - AWD issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-awd-issue/196080)
**Author:** [@Matteo14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matteo14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-awd-issue/196080 "2024-09-03T20:43:49Z")
All wheel drive malfunction 2wheel drive engaged --- ## [Strut noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-noise/196024)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-noise/196024 "2024-08-31T12:05:50Z")
I fix equinoxes and have owned 10+. Got a noise from driver strut. Strut is newer quick strut per sticker. Sway bar links are new. As are sway bar bushings. I threw on a good looking strut assy as test and sound is no… --- ## [2014 Buick Regal Di Turbo P0302/P0299](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-di-turbo-p0302-p0299/196067)
**Author:** [@Kushycrypto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kushycrypto)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-di-turbo-p0302-p0299/196067 "2024-09-03T19:54:58Z")
Buick regal 2014 2L 4cyl Di Turbo. Ran almost out of gas. Like put put almost out of gas. Filled up, drove maybe 800yd home. Let sot overnight. Tried to go to work in morning and now engine is stuttering, extremely slug… --- ## [Tire balancing beads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-balancing-beads/196039)
**Author:** [@earl.jo.c\_190801](https://community.cartalk.com/u/earl.jo.c_190801)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-balancing-beads/196039 "2024-09-03T19:37:53Z")
I have a friend who “balances” his tires by adding 3 ounces of air-soft BBs to his tires when he mounts them. He swears this is as good or better than adhesive lead weights. Anybody out there heard of this or tried this… --- ## [How to make a too-low beam higher?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-a-too-low-beam-higher/196073)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-a-too-low-beam-higher/196073 "2024-09-03T16:46:46Z")
My 2011 Civic’s headlights are problematic for night driving at highway speeds, because the light from the low beam bulbs is angled too low, and blacks out sharply not far ahead. The angle of the light onto the street in… --- ## [Honda Civic Rumbles around 35mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-rumbles-around-35mph/190926)
**Author:** [@ladycyg\_184794](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladycyg_184794)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-rumbles-around-35mph/190926 "2024-09-03T12:25:31Z")
I have a 2004 Honda Civic Coup (automatic) with 230k miles. For the last year or so, every ~10-100 miles it’ll “rumble” briefly. The best I can describe it is like going over rumble strips on the side of the highway (6-7… --- ## [Carfax wasn't factual for this guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-wasnt-factual-for-this-guy/196054)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-wasnt-factual-for-this-guy/196054 "2024-09-02T22:25:32Z")
--- ## [Climate change taking down bridges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-change-taking-down-bridges/196066)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-change-taking-down-bridges/196066 "2024-09-02T21:36:28Z")
‘On a 95-degree day this summer, New York City’s Third Avenue Bridge, connecting the Bronx and Manhattan, got stuck in the open position for hours’ (How Extreme Heat Harms Planes, Trains, Water Mains and Other Crucial In… --- ## [Airbag recall, stuck between a rock and a hard place ;(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-recall-stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/196045)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-recall-stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/196045 "2024-09-02T20:38:39Z")
So yes I use a dealer for maintenance, competitive pricing with local shops. New battery needed, Local shop said take it to the dealer as we would have to to get the battery reprogrammed for auto-start on 2017 Acadia lim… --- ## [Paint over old paint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-over-old-paint/195492)
**Author:** [@grunes\_183031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunes_183031)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-over-old-paint/195492 "2024-09-01T20:54:06Z")
I have a 2013 silver Toyota Venza. The paint is basically fine, but I’d like it to be white, to stay cooler in the sun. I’ve been told that trying to match the durability of a factory paint job is very difficult and exp… --- ## [Wants mother charged for her son's reckless driving causing passenger's death](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wants-mother-charged-for-her-sons-reckless-driving-causing-passengers-death/196052)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wants-mother-charged-for-her-sons-reckless-driving-causing-passengers-death/196052 "2024-09-01T19:46:44Z")
AOL commenter: " … all of the high end luxury cars, my 2019 Lincoln MKC included, have a provision for them to electronically govern the speed for any driver. …" --- ## [Crash Test Dummies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crash-test-dummies/196057)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crash-test-dummies/196057 "2024-09-01T17:54:46Z")
--- ## [2009 corolla rearview mirror base is loose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-corolla-rearview-mirror-base-is-loose/196055)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-corolla-rearview-mirror-base-is-loose/196055 "2024-09-01T17:38:26Z")
2009 corolla rear view mirror (located inside the car - not the side mirror) is wobbly when driving. Realized that one side of the base is broke -plastic. Got one from a Prius which matches the OEM part #. Seven months … --- ## [Does anyone know the location of the engine number on a 1981 Toyota Diesel engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-location-of-the-engine-number-on-a-1981-toyota-diesel-engine/93915)
**Author:** [@Trooper84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trooper84)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-location-of-the-engine-number-on-a-1981-toyota-diesel-engine/93915 "2024-09-01T15:06:59Z")
Need to locate engine number on a 1981 Toyota Diesel engine. --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Tahoe - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-transmission-issue/196051)
**Author:** [@DJ\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ_B)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-transmission-issue/196051 "2024-09-01T13:21:00Z")
Transmission only goes in 1,2 R, N, and P. In drive it goes 1,2 then nothing. --- ## [Window Tint on Honda Insight 2019](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-tint-on-honda-insight-2019/196038)
**Author:** [@its-still-a-honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/its-still-a-honda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-tint-on-honda-insight-2019/196038 "2024-08-31T18:38:46Z")
Dermatology news is that there are more and more cancers on the left side of the face which they’re linking to drivers side windows. In NYS only 70% or less clear is allowed. I’m hearing different things from different… --- ## [Divergent diamond interchage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/divergent-diamond-interchage/195975)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/divergent-diamond-interchage/195975 "2024-08-31T17:11:13Z")
i had to go to Tulsa,OK recently . I had time so I drove through what is referred DDI all directions. I can see someone having a Panic attack because at one point you are driving on the left side where before you would … --- ## [100-Years Ago in Albany New York, Criminals did not commit Crimes using Vehicles…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100-years-ago-in-albany-new-york-criminals-did-not-commit-crimes-using-vehicles/196012)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100-years-ago-in-albany-new-york-criminals-did-not-commit-crimes-using-vehicles/196012 "2024-08-31T14:50:13Z")
My old hometown Newspaper, the Times Union, in Albany NY, runs a small section in the paper from the newspaper 100-years ago today… Back then, the Chief of Police did not know that Criminals used Automobiles for Criminal… --- ## [2017 Chevy Colorado steering wheel noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevy-colorado-steering-wheel-noise/195996)
**Author:** [@birdman6111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdman6111)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevy-colorado-steering-wheel-noise/195996 "2024-08-31T06:57:50Z")
Truck has begun making a small noise (sounds like tunk/clunk?) when I turn the steering wheel back and forth across the twelve o clock mark. This happens at low speed when the truck is running and while parked. Maybe I j… --- ## [AC works only after jumping AC Comp relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-only-after-jumping-ac-comp-relay/184729)
**Author:** [@gstromme\_181206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gstromme_181206)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-only-after-jumping-ac-comp-relay/184729 "2024-08-31T06:44:45Z")
The AC on my GX460 isn’t blowing cold air unless I jump the compressor relay. Thinking it might be the AC Senor/Pressure Switch, I tried to jump the switch through the 3-pronged connector. However, doing so I was unabile… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=70) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=72)