# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=857 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 858 --- ## [Can you D.I.Y a dent in rim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-d-i-y-a-dent-in-rim/135858)
**Author:** [@marianaphillips14\_149050](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marianaphillips14_149050)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-d-i-y-a-dent-in-rim/135858 "2019-03-13T15:49:29Z")
Hit a sidewalk, hub cap came flying off and i have been driving on it for 50 miles now and havent lost tire pressure yet. Could i torch it and knock it back into place? --- ## [Every title is taken but trying to buy a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/every-title-is-taken-but-trying-to-buy-a-car/136344)
**Author:** [@Roman4522\_149366](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roman4522_149366)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/every-title-is-taken-but-trying-to-buy-a-car/136344 "2019-03-13T14:16:55Z")
I would like to get a quick and fun car. Nothing too expensive or old. Also four door something versatile and FR. Any thoughts?(California area) --- ## [2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class shakes at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-gl-class-shakes-at-low-speeds/136379)
**Author:** [@SaritKommineni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaritKommineni)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-gl-class-shakes-at-low-speeds/136379 "2019-03-13T13:59:41Z")
Car very shaky at low speeds. Feels like transmission is not changing grear or is having trouble delivering power. Engine runs fine. I had a transmission oil change done at 110K, now it has 170K miles. --- ## [2013 Toyota Avalon - can the head liner be fixed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-can-the-head-liner-be-fixed/136393)
**Author:** [@Rosemary59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rosemary59)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-can-the-head-liner-be-fixed/136393 "2019-03-13T13:52:11Z")
The head liner in the back is coming down so bad, and around my sun roof, can it be fixed? --- ## [92 Civic - Fuel pump takes a long time to prime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-civic-fuel-pump-takes-a-long-time-to-prime/81518)
**Author:** [@Cursed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cursed)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-civic-fuel-pump-takes-a-long-time-to-prime/81518 "2019-03-13T13:50:26Z")
My embattled 92 civic hatchback has developed an issue that makes it take forever to start. I put the key in the ignition, turn it to the start position, and then I have to wait for up to 10 to 15 minutes to hear the cli… --- ## [2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mitsubishi-eclipse-catalytic-converter/136367)
**Author:** [@Janey46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janey46)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mitsubishi-eclipse-catalytic-converter/136367 "2019-03-13T12:29:48Z")
My check engine light came on. I took it to my mechanic. He ran a diagnostic check and advised it ‘is flagging for the catalytic converter’. He ordered the part. I dropped the vehicle off. He tore down the vehicle and re… --- ## [1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-oldsmobile-cutlass-calais-wont-start/136405)
**Author:** [@tina14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tina14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 10:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-oldsmobile-cutlass-calais-wont-start/136405 "2019-03-13T10:52:12Z")
my car wont start put new plugs in it --- ## [2000 Honda CR-V turns off soundlessly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-turns-off-soundlessly/136410)
**Author:** [@LindorBelow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindorBelow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-turns-off-soundlessly/136410 "2019-03-13T09:35:43Z")
Car soundlessly turns off. I tried to restart the car and it would turn over slowly and then start to fade. --- ## [2003 Rav4 Sputters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-rav4-sputters/136389)
**Author:** [@clint24thompson\_149390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clint24thompson_149390)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-rav4-sputters/136389 "2019-03-13T04:58:04Z")
My Rav4 sputters between 1500 and 2000 rpm. Doesn’t matter if it’s in gear, under load, or in neutral, it still does it. I have checked the coils, TPS, throttle body, and they all test good. Any ideas? --- ## [Is a transmission flush necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-transmission-flush-necessary/136157)
**Author:** [@SheldonMNeuringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SheldonMNeuringer)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-transmission-flush-necessary/136157 "2019-03-13T04:01:06Z")
I have a 2009 Honda Civic with 60,000 miles. I was told by a mechanic that I should have a transmission flush, which was a pricey procedure at $200. My question is should I do the flush or would a simple fluid change of … --- ## [2005 Ford F-150 - Two thrown rods!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-two-thrown-rods/136310)
**Author:** [@Kenneth31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenneth31)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-two-thrown-rods/136310 "2019-03-13T03:39:59Z")
Threw a rod in my 2005 Ford f150. Put another engine in it did the same thing 10 minutes later. mechanics says same cylinder #3 getting to much gas. What would cause that. --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - New noisy fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-new-noisy-fan/136359)
**Author:** [@Mary30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary30)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-new-noisy-fan/136359 "2019-03-13T03:14:27Z")
Replaced the electric fan clutch for a new one Hayden brand and it’s making a loud-jet-roar noise that never did before. I bought my car with 9K miles on it, now is 96k and never had that noise. It’s nuts. Any ideas su… --- ## [Hissing noise by the brake booster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-noise-by-the-brake-booster/135673)
**Author:** [@bentham72\_148947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bentham72_148947)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-noise-by-the-brake-booster/135673 "2019-03-13T03:05:21Z")
I am hear a hissing noise by the compartment where the brake fluid is located. Could this noise be caused by have bad brake pads that need to change. --- ## [Cause of "put put " sound during deceleration on race cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cause-of-put-put-sound-during-deceleration-on-race-cars/136188)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cause-of-put-put-sound-during-deceleration-on-race-cars/136188 "2019-03-13T02:02:58Z")
Somebody was driving a race car down the street today while I was taking a walk. I think it was a McLaren, but not sure. It had a lot of stuff tacked on on to it, horizontal rear fins and the like, and a lot of gra… --- ## [2017 Toyota Tacoma - No trans dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-no-trans-dipstick/136027)
**Author:** [@Bill29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill29)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-no-trans-dipstick/136027 "2019-03-13T01:39:09Z")
I’ve always done the scheduled maintenance work on my vehicles. Religiously changing all the fluids at the recommended intervals. However, my current vehicle - a 2017 toyota tacoma - doesn’t have a transmission fluid… --- ## [2004 Sienna AC Only discharging Ambient Temp Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-sienna-ac-only-discharging-ambient-temp-air/136231)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-sienna-ac-only-discharging-ambient-temp-air/136231 "2019-03-13T00:57:44Z")
2004 Sienna XLE LTD with ~108K miles. Coming out of a cold snap into warm weather in Austin,TX and no cold air being produced by the ac. Unable to see if the compressor clutch is cycling in and out due to location below … --- ## [2009 Subaru Outback wobbles when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-wobbles-when-braking/136304)
**Author:** [@george03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/george03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-wobbles-when-braking/136304 "2019-03-12T23:55:01Z")
Subaru has 92,000ish miles. It runs great for a 10 year old car except when stopping. When the breaks are applied and the car is not accelerating it shakes a bit and vibrates the car. Is there a fix to this? --- ## [In search of a 1999 Jeep Cherokee window regulator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-1999-jeep-cherokee-window-regulator/135688)
**Author:** [@cllnrosenthal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cllnrosenthal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-1999-jeep-cherokee-window-regulator/135688 "2019-03-12T23:05:38Z")
I have a 1999 2 Door Jeep Cherokke Sport, emphasis on the 2 door. The driver’s side window regulator is broken and thus the window doesn’t work. Where can I find a part or is there another vehicle that is similar? Than… --- ## [2008 Dodge Avenger - whining transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-whining-transmission/136372)
**Author:** [@Misty02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misty02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-whining-transmission/136372 "2019-03-12T20:08:11Z")
i bought my car new back in 2007 its a 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 2.4l 4 Speed Automatic transmission bought from Lithia Dodge of Cherry Creek in Denver Colorado , today i have whining noise coming from tranny only has 62k … --- ## [Rebuilding a 3vz questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilding-a-3vz-questions/136353)
**Author:** [@clayakann\_149357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clayakann_149357)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilding-a-3vz-questions/136353 "2019-03-12T19:45:18Z")
I’m rebuilding 3vz on a 1992 Toyota pickup at 92,000 miles the rod bearing went bad anyway I wanted to know if machining the cylinders is necessary they look and feel fine would it be ok the only machine the crank and ju… --- ## [2011 Dodge Nitro - Power window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-nitro-power-window/136340)
**Author:** [@Hallee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hallee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-nitro-power-window/136340 "2019-03-12T19:04:22Z")
driver side power window don’t work, it does not go up or down, all my other windows work, whats the cause --- ## [Is it okay to use traction control all the time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-okay-to-use-traction-control-all-the-time/135958)
**Author:** [@PaulBuhagiar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulBuhagiar)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-okay-to-use-traction-control-all-the-time/135958 "2019-03-12T16:44:21Z")
So it’s okay to keep traction control on all the time, wet, snow and snow pavement? Thanks --- ## [2004 Civic LX undiagnosable power issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-civic-lx-undiagnosable-power-issues/136361)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Walter\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Walter_Jr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-civic-lx-undiagnosable-power-issues/136361 "2019-03-12T16:28:19Z")
Looking for a little advice regarding some issues I’ve been happening. The first incident happened about a month ago, while I was driving. My car slowly lost some electrical abilities, radio, lights, heat, and even the e… --- ## [2007 Honda Fit stalls if not warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-stalls-if-not-warmed-up/136298)
**Author:** [@MaddieMessi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaddieMessi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-stalls-if-not-warmed-up/136298 "2019-03-12T16:00:29Z")
I drive a manual 2007 Honda Fit, and the issue is that if I don’t let the car warm up completely (five to ten minutes) then when I drive and put the car into neutral it stalls out. Eventually after I have driven for a wh… --- ## [2002 Ford Expedition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-expedition/136070)
**Author:** [@Sandra\_Jones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandra_Jones)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-expedition/136070 "2019-03-12T14:49:12Z")
How many antennas does this car have? Should I be able to find it overheard and in the rear? Has anyone connected a HAM antenna to the car before? --- ## [2016 Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-outback/136113)
**Author:** [@Ilene\_Seidel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ilene_Seidel)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-outback/136113 "2019-03-12T14:03:35Z")
I needed rear breaks for my outback and the dealer told me the roters needed the rust removed. The car has 72,000 miles. It’s the 1st replacement of pads. It feels like I was scammed, they charged me $450. for the job. I… --- ## [2002 Mercury Sable - Oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-sable-oil-light/136331)
**Author:** [@Andy20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-sable-oil-light/136331 "2019-03-12T13:15:06Z")
fresh oil change but oil light still flashes while stopped with foot on brake. Is it a sensor? --- ## [RPM fluctuations. Need to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-fluctuations-need-to-fix/136258)
**Author:** [@Connor.stratman\_149310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connor.stratman_149310)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-fluctuations-need-to-fix/136258 "2019-03-12T13:08:55Z")
My 2012 VW CC this morning (2.0T) began to do this thing where the RPM jumps slightly when slowing down. By slightly I mean a resting rate of just under 1000 and jumps to about 2000 for a moment when coming to a stop. T… --- ## [2004 nissan pathfinder catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-catalytic-converter/136333)
**Author:** [@minormalik3\_149360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minormalik3_149360)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-catalytic-converter/136333 "2019-03-12T09:42:51Z")
Hows it going peoples I have a 2004 nissan pathfinder and I have the engine code p0420 I have been told that it is the rear cat in bank 1 but I have also read that the rear cats wont throw codes so im here for clarificat… --- ## [Dieseling 2005 Ford F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dieseling-2005-ford-f-150/136228)
**Author:** [@Paul-Balares](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul-Balares)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dieseling-2005-ford-f-150/136228 "2019-03-12T07:23:49Z")
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