# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=86 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 87 --- ## [How long does a spray can of paint last? Can I brush it on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-a-spray-can-of-paint-last-can-i-brush-it-on/194940)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-a-spray-can-of-paint-last-can-i-brush-it-on/194940 "2024-05-24T19:55:20Z")
I have a can of Dupli-Color red that I bought at least 7 years ago. I get a few bits of paint out of it but it has the heft of being half-full. It’s soaking in mineral spirits for the rest of the day. If that doesn’t … --- ## [Good news for EV manufacturers and buyers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-for-ev-manufacturers-and-buyers/194938)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-for-ev-manufacturers-and-buyers/194938 "2024-05-24T15:33:37Z")
This should help to reduce the cost of EV batteries. --- ## [Safe Component Detection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-component-detection/194967)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-component-detection/194967 "2024-05-24T15:12:11Z")
I’m seeing this term referenced to VW & Audi, something to do with the car’s computer protecting the electronics packages during removal/installation of certain items. I have no idea what this means. Any VW or Audi … --- ## [2017 Nissan Titan - Windows don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-windows-dont-work/194962)
**Author:** [@LilLew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LilLew)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-windows-dont-work/194962 "2024-05-24T15:10:26Z")
windows don’t operate --- ## [Best way to fix hard brake line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-fix-hard-brake-line/194923)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-fix-hard-brake-line/194923 "2024-05-23T22:08:10Z")
2013 Mustang GT/V8. Today I replaced all 4 brake hoses. Well 3 of them actually…while doing the 4th and final one on the front passenger side the hard line (that goes to the master cylinder) snapped completely off when I… --- ## [Custom flexible brake hoses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-flexible-brake-hoses/194965)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-flexible-brake-hoses/194965 "2024-05-23T21:56:02Z")
Has anyone here made their own custom-length flexible brake hose? --- ## [At the 1953 NY Auto Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-the-1953-ny-auto-show/194960)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-the-1953-ny-auto-show/194960 "2024-05-23T21:20:37Z")
It doesn’t include the complete lineup, because this commercial featured only makes that used Autolite parts, but it’s still interesting. --- ## [New Colorado law requires firearms to be secured while unattended in a vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-colorado-law-requires-firearms-to-be-secured-while-unattended-in-a-vehicle/194916)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-colorado-law-requires-firearms-to-be-secured-while-unattended-in-a-vehicle/194916 "2024-05-23T15:23:45Z")
Wife’s fully-loaded 9mm automatic with one in the chamber is hidden under surgical gloves in the center console. Oops. Guess I should not have revealed dat. --- ## [1996 Infiniti I30 poor gas mileage and rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-i30-poor-gas-mileage-and-rough-idle/138251)
**Author:** [@cngarch\_144871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cngarch_144871)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-infiniti-i30-poor-gas-mileage-and-rough-idle/138251 "2024-05-23T00:59:57Z")
I am getting poor gas mileage and rough Idle on my 268000 mile infinity. Does the Rear Cat if clogged do this. The temp readings are low at the exhaust side and the O2-12 sensor readings vary. Or is this just a bad O2 se… --- ## [Regrease Rack and Pinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regrease-rack-and-pinion/194917)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regrease-rack-and-pinion/194917 "2024-05-22T17:54:14Z")
Typical rack and pinion system. I see for my car, on assembly, molybdenum disulfide lithium based grease is supposed to be applied to the teeth of the rack portion of the rack and pinion. Adding grease to the rack isn’… --- ## [To stop car chases looks good to me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-stop-car-chases-looks-good-to-me/194883)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-stop-car-chases-looks-good-to-me/194883 "2024-05-21T18:33:26Z")
A police officer or deputy involved in a pursuit deploys the system and drives close to the rear of the fleeing vehicle. The net then snags the rear tire of the vehicle, locking it up and quickly slowing the vehicle to a… --- ## [Xkcd issues a driving safety PSA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xkcd-issues-a-driving-safety-psa/194903)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xkcd-issues-a-driving-safety-psa/194903 "2024-05-21T16:09:02Z")
--- ## [2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Shuts down on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-shuts-down-on-the-highway/194951)
**Author:** [@jamesabudaj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesabudaj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-shuts-down-on-the-highway/194951 "2024-05-21T15:45:33Z")
Car looses power and engine shuts down, while car is at highway speeds --- ## [Rear end squeaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-squeaking/194948)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-squeaking/194948 "2024-05-21T01:50:09Z")
My 2013 Mustang GT has a pretty loud creak / squeak coming from the rear end that only seems to happen when going over speed bumps. It does not squeak when driving down the road regularly - only when going over speed bum… --- ## [Ray is only answering one question a week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-is-only-answering-one-question-a-week/194854)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-is-only-answering-one-question-a-week/194854 "2024-05-20T21:44:30Z")
Not technically about the show, but I read Ray’s column each week and only one question is being answered per week now, down from two or maybe three. --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat - broken coil springs make me angry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-broken-coil-springs-make-me-angry/194932)
**Author:** [@Frank\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_G)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-broken-coil-springs-make-me-angry/194932 "2024-05-20T13:04:02Z")
I had three out of four coil springs break (1 front, both rear). In a previous visit to a dealer, they did NOT notice this! I agree that the recall should be extended to 2013 model year! --- ## [2023 Toyota 4Runner - Dash lights go out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-toyota-4runner-dash-lights-go-out/194935)
**Author:** [@Sharonc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharonc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-toyota-4runner-dash-lights-go-out/194935 "2024-05-20T11:51:08Z")
All lights go out on dash boards at various times --- ## [What is this on the CV axle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-on-the-cv-axle/194926)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-on-the-cv-axle/194926 "2024-05-19T19:36:48Z")
2005 Camry I was looking at CV axles, and was wondering what is this part and what is it’s function? It appears to be some joint or something, almost like the axle is in two and the joints joins them together. I’ve … --- ## [Seat back airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-back-airbag/194941)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-back-airbag/194941 "2024-05-19T21:50:31Z")
Kids driver seat is beat up. I thought it was 07 w/airbag seat but it is 06 with no airbag. I found several good seats at junkyard in much better shape but I was looking for driver side w/airbag and when I got home I rea… --- ## [I like this idea to allow emergency vehicle to pass traffic jam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-like-this-idea-to-allow-emergency-vehicle-to-pass-traffic-jam/194904)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-like-this-idea-to-allow-emergency-vehicle-to-pass-traffic-jam/194904 "2024-05-19T21:37:43Z")
WOW When traffic comes to a complete stop in Germany, the drivers, (by law) must move towards the edge of each side to create an open lane for emergency vehicles. --- ## [AC not turned on in 4 years - suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-turned-on-in-4-years-suggestions/194927)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-turned-on-in-4-years-suggestions/194927 "2024-05-19T19:13:24Z")
Working on my 2001 Cavalier 2.2 5-speed manual (265k) that has been in storage for the last 3 years. One of the things on the list is the AC system. The last time the compressor was on was probably around September of 20… --- ## [2003 Honda Odyssey: A warning code yesterday, but gone today...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-a-warning-code-yesterday-but-gone-today/194901)
**Author:** [@Honda2076](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda2076)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-a-warning-code-yesterday-but-gone-today/194901 "2024-05-18T21:43:05Z")
2003 Honda Odyssey 146k miles Yesterday, engine light on and mechanic #1 pulled Code 0730 Today, I took it to mechanic #2 and no codes. Car has been basically great, but the last 3 months, about 5x driving at 30mph go… --- ## [Do you remember seeing your first Ford Mustang?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-remember-seeing-your-first-ford-mustang/194915)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-remember-seeing-your-first-ford-mustang/194915 "2024-05-18T14:49:16Z")
I do. Fall, 1964. Neighbor drove one through the neighborhood on a test drive. 60 year anniversary soon. --- ## [2020 Ford Edge - Lurches, bucks, hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-edge-lurches-bucks-hesitates/194925)
**Author:** [@DouglasDean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DouglasDean)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-edge-lurches-bucks-hesitates/194925 "2024-05-18T02:42:11Z")
2020 Ford Edge Titanium. 2.0 Eco Boost. When taking off from a stop, the car lurches, bucks, hesitates, until about 40 mph. Ford forums are full of owner complaints about this condition. Anyone have a fix? --- ## [Cabin noise after replacing side-view mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914)
**Author:** [@zygomorph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zygomorph)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-noise-after-replacing-side-view-mirror/194914 "2024-05-17T18:46:12Z")
I would like to start by saying that I do not care about aesthetics AT ALL for this. A few years ago I replaced my 2000 Camry’s side mirror myself with a $25 replacement part from amazon. Ever since then, I’ve had incre… --- ## [Parking Overdue Notice $200 Car sold 3 weeks earlier. VIN was read](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-overdue-notice-200-car-sold-3-weeks-earlier-vin-was-read/194909)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-overdue-notice-200-car-sold-3-weeks-earlier-vin-was-read/194909 "2024-05-17T13:47:00Z")
Fine $100 Late Penalty $100 Amount Due $200 Sold the RX350 to CarMax March 20. We retained the plates. In the online Parking Violations Bureau Dispute section we see our car backed into a parking space at a co… --- ## [Spectacular video of vehicles continuing between fires on eastbound I-70 this morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spectacular-video-of-vehicles-continuing-between-fires-on-eastbound-i-70-this-morning/194919)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spectacular-video-of-vehicles-continuing-between-fires-on-eastbound-i-70-this-morning/194919 "2024-05-17T05:46:13Z")
West of Denver west of C-470. Sadly, one died. https://www.9news.com/article/traffic/traffic-accident-smoke-fire-denver/73-cd0d10d5-6f42-48ff-97d7-19eb48f9e803?ref=exit-recirc --- ## [Luxury"ish" Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/luxury-ish-car/194887)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/luxury-ish-car/194887 "2024-05-17T02:09:04Z")
LOL. So my lease will be up in a year. I’d really like to BUY a car. Willing to spend around$15-20K. I would like to buy something maybe 5-8 yrs old. I like a bit of a luxury car. Something like a caddy, lincoln, lexus … --- ## [Is Honda lying? says transmission recall not covered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-honda-lying-says-transmission-recall-not-covered/194891)
**Author:** [@Honda2076](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda2076)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-honda-lying-says-transmission-recall-not-covered/194891 "2024-05-17T01:56:23Z")
I have a 2003 Odyssey, 147k, great car - but gears finally having trouble. My local repair shop said they called Honda and Honda claimed it was “out of warranty.” But I found this below. Is it out of warranty? Thanks for… --- ## [2016 Nissan Quest - Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-quest-peeling-paint/194908)
**Author:** [@No59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/No59)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-quest-peeling-paint/194908 "2024-05-16T13:02:22Z")
Nissan Quest 2016 (white) peeling paint since 2019 Notified Nissan dealership who referred me to Nissan headquarters - and i was asked to go to authorized paint shop for review. After review the details were sent to loc… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=85) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=87)