# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=84 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 85 --- ## [RAB made 2 people relieved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rab-made-2-people-relieved/195088)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rab-made-2-people-relieved/195088 "2024-06-08T16:44:00Z")
We have a lot of people who as one amature Luddite calls them 'Gadgets ’ don’t care for the safety devices on vehicles. A good friend was backing into a parking spot and he thinks a lady thought he was leaving and pulle… --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla/ What repairs should I tackle first?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-what-repairs-should-i-tackle-first/195042)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-what-repairs-should-i-tackle-first/195042 "2024-06-08T22:41:29Z")
WHAT REPAIRS SHOULD I GO AFTER FIRST??? --- ## [Distributor bob weights? How do they modify the ignition timing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-bob-weights-how-do-they-modify-the-ignition-timing/195058)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributor-bob-weights-how-do-they-modify-the-ignition-timing/195058 "2024-06-08T12:55:55Z")
I’m confused by a magazine article which says in centrifugal advance mode, the distributor bob weights are thrown out by centrifugal force, and this moves the baseplate, advancing the timing. Is this true? I thou… --- ## [Discounts are back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discounts-are-back/195078)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discounts-are-back/195078 "2024-06-07T21:45:23Z")
I read a reprint in my local newspaper from The NY Times this morning. It shows some discounts in new cars and trucks from the manufacturers. A new 2023 RAM Classic has a discount of $4000. A dealer in Michigan said that… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Elantra - Grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-grinding-noise/195086)
**Author:** [@gail11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gail11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-grinding-noise/195086 "2024-06-07T20:59:38Z")
Just purchased my hyundai a few months ago. Theres a problem thats getting much worse. When i go to start theres a horrible grinding like noise! would it be the timing chain or flywheel? --- ## [2013 Honda CR-V - Why the expensive diagnosis fee?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-why-the-expensive-diagnosis-fee/194707)
**Author:** [@DonaldLacy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldLacy)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-why-the-expensive-diagnosis-fee/194707 "2024-06-07T20:09:43Z")
Why is it that many repair shope charge a “diagnosis free” that usually adds $100-150 to the cost af a repair? Seems like a junk fee to me just adding to profits. I can see a small charge for evaluating a problem but the… --- ## [To sell or NOT to sell, that is the question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-sell-or-not-to-sell-that-is-the-question/194679)
**Author:** [@lisalisa14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisalisa14)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-sell-or-not-to-sell-that-is-the-question/194679 "2024-06-07T19:41:44Z")
hubby and i own a dodge durango 2011 crew awd 3.6 flew fuel, its in GREAT shape, we put new battery, new rotors, wheel bearings, brake pads, hubs , LOW mileage , ect ect ect , it runs good ! BUT ? dot dot dot … WE WAN… --- ## [2 types of Brake caliper pistons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-types-of-brake-caliper-pistons/194979)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-types-of-brake-caliper-pistons/194979 "2024-06-07T17:25:06Z")
The first is the type that you retract by just pushing it back into the caliper’s bore, no rotation required. The second is the type that you have to screw it back into the bore, rotation is required. Brings to mind a … --- ## [Missing car found a year later in city's tow-lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-car-found-a-year-later-in-citys-tow-lot/195082)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-car-found-a-year-later-in-citys-tow-lot/195082 "2024-06-07T04:40:33Z")
A UK car owner reported her car missing to police last year. Turned out her car had been towed away for a parking violation, and was in the city’s tow-lot for an entire year. The problem is that nobody from the city… --- ## [2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet - Roof won't close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-murano-crosscabriolet-roof-wont-close/195070)
**Author:** [@David40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David40)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-murano-crosscabriolet-roof-wont-close/195070 "2024-06-06T14:02:27Z")
My 2012 Nissan Murano roof will not shut the rear trunk where roof goes into, the latch is jammed. Could it be the roof rack? Does anyone know mechanic in Florida that works on Nissan Murano roofs? Nissan wants nothing … --- ## [How Did This Come To Be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-this-come-to-be/195053)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-this-come-to-be/195053 "2024-06-06T05:51:47Z")
All of the following automotive parts stores, and big boxes that sell automotive: Advance Auto Zone O’Reilly’s Target Walmart Etc. Sell tire maintenance items, particularly tire gauges, manufactured by Sl… --- ## [Looking for scanner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-scanner/194217)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-scanner/194217 "2024-06-05T21:49:28Z")
I’m looking for recommendations on a DIY scan tool. I don’t want to spend more than $500. Needs to be bi directional and do resets like Elecric E brake, TPMS, SAS, ABS bleed. I’ve been using Autoengiuity, but it needs lo… --- ## [A little computer & car humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-computer-car-humor/194945)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-computer-car-humor/194945 "2024-06-05T16:05:33Z")
--- ## [2021 Mazda CX-3 - Hatch is unhappy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-cx-3-hatch-is-unhappy/195062)
**Author:** [@MarilynBuzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarilynBuzy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-cx-3-hatch-is-unhappy/195062 "2024-06-05T16:02:44Z")
Our 2021 CX-30 has some sort of Computer issue: When I put the car in drive or reverse the Tailgate clicks and opens- not enough to open fully but enough to make the sensors beep every few seconds. Our Mazda mechanics ca… --- ## [2003 Subaru Legacy - Timing belt trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-legacy-timing-belt-trouble/195060)
**Author:** [@Subaru102](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Subaru102)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-legacy-timing-belt-trouble/195060 "2024-06-05T13:58:07Z")
Timeing belt shredded --- ## [Shell gas MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shell-gas-mpg/195064)
**Author:** [@Hugemoth\_144444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hugemoth_144444)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shell-gas-mpg/195064 "2024-06-05T13:08:55Z")
Does Shell gas give your car more MPG? Since it was new I’ve been using regular 87 octane gas from Fred Meyer (Kroger) in my 2018 Versa manual 5 speed with 57000 miles. MPG has averaged 41 since new but the last 3 fill … --- ## [Improved standardization needed in vehicle design?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improved-standardization-needed-in-vehicle-design/195035)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improved-standardization-needed-in-vehicle-design/195035 "2024-06-05T08:05:58Z")
I was investigating a fuel-injector tool the other day, a diagnostic tool called “noid light”, and discovered the package comes w/not one but six noid lights. A different noid light is needed for each fuel inject… --- ## [Flagged post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flagged-post/194968)
**Author:** [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flagged-post/194968 "2024-06-04T23:36:33Z")
Removed by me because I can --- ## [RIP Bob Kelley](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-bob-kelley/195067)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-bob-kelley/195067 "2024-06-04T22:52:51Z")
The article below provides a little history for Kelley Blue Book, the valuation guide that Bob, his father and uncle devised almost 100 years ago and was imitated by several others. I thought you might like a little back… --- ## [Toyota Supra to be discontinued](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-supra-to-be-discontinued/195057)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-supra-to-be-discontinued/195057 "2024-06-04T13:36:16Z")
When the Toyota Supra first made its comeback in 2019, a lot of negative things were said, particularly about Toyota’s partnership with BMW; people feel the Supra was not a genuine Toyota and thus bad-mouthed the uniq… --- ## [Introducing the "Lego Car". Is this a workable, very small EV alternative for the USA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/introducing-the-lego-car-is-this-a-workable-very-small-ev-alternative-for-the-usa/195044)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/introducing-the-lego-car-is-this-a-workable-very-small-ev-alternative-for-the-usa/195044 "2024-06-03T22:27:28Z")
--- ## [C.a.r.b front catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c-a-r-b-front-catalytic-converter/193685)
**Author:** [@gsacrasfinest916](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gsacrasfinest916)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c-a-r-b-front-catalytic-converter/193685 "2024-06-03T21:47:32Z")
I am having a hard time looking for a front California C.A,R.B compliance catalytic converter with the emission group family number DGMXV03.6048. for a 2013 Chevrolet impala LTZ. Chevrolet dealer by me is asking for $250… --- ## [2012 Toyota Highlander - Hatch lift broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-hatch-lift-broken/194906)
**Author:** [@Sage54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sage54)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-hatch-lift-broken/194906 "2024-06-03T20:50:04Z")
Rear door lift function has failed on my Limited model Highlander. What to expect for cost to fix and best place to get the repair? --- ## [2013 Acura RDX - Check AWD warning intermittent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-rdx-check-awd-warning-intermittent/195056)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-rdx-check-awd-warning-intermittent/195056 "2024-06-03T20:08:42Z")
Hello! About a year ago, I inherited a 2013 RDX with about 120K on it. It’s been well taken care of, but did live its previous life in Wisconsin so some tough exposure to elements/road salt. Recently I started getting… --- ## [3rd new heater core leaking - caused by heat? 2001 Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-new-heater-core-leaking-caused-by-heat-2001-caravan/194742)
**Author:** [@jeff\_177189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_177189)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-new-heater-core-leaking-caused-by-heat-2001-caravan/194742 "2024-06-03T12:46:33Z")
On a 2001 Caravan (3.3) I initially misdiagnosed a bad heater core (coolant in the air plenum). Turns out a gallon jug of coolant sitting on the floor at one time splashed up there. But, I pulled out the old core and rep… --- ## [I have a mazda3 2010 how good is the automatic transmission on this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-mazda3-2010-how-good-is-the-automatic-transmission-on-this-car/194987)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 10:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-mazda3-2010-how-good-is-the-automatic-transmission-on-this-car/194987 "2024-06-03T10:51:03Z")
i drive normal. nothing crazy. currently has 123,000 miles on it. im wondering if it will last me 4 or 5 more years without doing anything to maintain the automatic transmission? just asking for probability speculatio… --- ## [DIAG clicking/thumping when turning, Sway Bar End Link, But is Good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diag-clicking-thumping-when-turning-sway-bar-end-link-but-is-good/194980)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diag-clicking-thumping-when-turning-sway-bar-end-link-but-is-good/194980 "2024-06-03T04:14:11Z")
05 Toyota Camry. I hear a thumping/clicking/dinging sound while turning the steering wheel slowly. Recently replaced inner and outer tie rods on both ends, as well as both sway bar end links (which was actually awhile b… --- ## [Grandfathers tools,how many 14mm sockets do i need? Looks like he had some duplicate wrenchess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grandfathers-tools-how-many-14mm-sockets-do-i-need-looks-like-he-had-some-duplicate-wrenchess/194985)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grandfathers-tools-how-many-14mm-sockets-do-i-need-looks-like-he-had-some-duplicate-wrenchess/194985 "2024-06-03T01:17:07Z")
Ford wrench also if anyone wants one! --- ## [2020 Chryler pacífica - RPM zero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chryler-pacifica-rpm-zero/194975)
**Author:** [@tucoramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tucoramirez)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chryler-pacifica-rpm-zero/194975 "2024-06-02T22:46:17Z")
Here we go. The last issue was the 2nd battery but now this- The car is not electric or mix - regular gas. First time this happened. We came to a stop and the RPM went to zero. The van did not stalled. And when accele… --- ## [Instrument to measure braking performance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-to-measure-braking-performance/194937)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-to-measure-braking-performance/194937 "2024-06-02T19:50:03Z")
Is there a gadget for automobile brake testing, an instrument of some kind I could bolt to my vehicle to measure the braking performance and get a numeric output? It would presumably measure the deceleration on full br… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=83) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=85)