# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=92 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 93 --- ## [Drum brake master cylinder design](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brake-master-cylinder-design/194672)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brake-master-cylinder-design/194672 "2024-04-06T22:32:17Z")
An magazine article says (some or all?) drum brake MC’s have a one way valve in their output port so to maintain some hydraulic pressure in the brake line even after the brake pedal is released. Said to keep the wheel… --- ## [Must be getting senile, gas pump confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-be-getting-senile-gas-pump-confusion/194405)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-be-getting-senile-gas-pump-confusion/194405 "2024-04-06T15:18:20Z")
Thought the yellow handle was for yellow buttons. Nope green handle for 87 octane. --- ## [Status of America's Classic Car Magazines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/status-of-americas-classic-car-magazines/194642)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/status-of-americas-classic-car-magazines/194642 "2024-04-06T07:12:51Z")
I noticed the latest issue of Hot Rod magazine surprisingly wasn’t for April or May. It was for “Spring”. I believe it was published monthly since 1948 until now. It appears the frequency of publication has changed f… --- ## [‘“Women Behind the Wheel”’ explains how cars became a gendered technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/women-behind-the-wheel-explains-how-cars-became-a-gendered-technology/194637)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/women-behind-the-wheel-explains-how-cars-became-a-gendered-technology/194637 "2024-04-05T20:38:03Z")
Some woman wrote a history of women in cars. Terry Gross interviewed her for ‘Fresh air’ https://www.npr.org/2024/03/28/1241321758/women-behind-the-wheel-nancy-nichols-car-culture --- ## [Hyundai offers free anti theft software at Denver's football stadium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-offers-free-anti-theft-software-at-denvers-football-stadium/194663)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-offers-free-anti-theft-software-at-denvers-football-stadium/194663 "2024-04-05T14:17:33Z")
--- ## [1997 Chevrolet 1500 - Taps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-taps/194661)
**Author:** [@Ronnie54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronnie54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-taps/194661 "2024-04-04T23:55:57Z")
Sound like valve tapping when I start up my truck about a min then it runs like normal I’m thinking it could be a exhaust leak???/ --- ## [1994 Buick LeSabre - Lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-lesabre-lights-out/194659)
**Author:** [@Airmaxguy97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Airmaxguy97)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-lesabre-lights-out/194659 "2024-04-04T21:25:15Z")
Headlight went out last night high beam work not low beam --- ## [What's wrong with my 2006 Mazda3... transmission Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-2006-mazda3-transmission-problem/194584)
**Author:** [@Erikmarko72\_186627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erikmarko72_186627)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-2006-mazda3-transmission-problem/194584 "2024-04-04T15:04:55Z")
Guys I just got Check engine light ON and when I change gears I only see AT light up. The car drives but jerks hard when shifting into gears R and D. Does anybody know what could be wrong? --- ## [Consumer Reports 10 Best Vehicles for 2024](https://community.cartalk.com/t/consumer-reports-10-best-vehicles-for-2024/194452)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/consumer-reports-10-best-vehicles-for-2024/194452 "2024-04-04T14:30:15Z")
Subaru Forester, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Maverick/Maverick Hybrid, Tesla Model Y, Subaru Crosstrek, Mazda3, Toyota Prius / Prius Prime, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota RAV4 Prime, BMW X5 / X5 PHEV. For those seeking… --- ## [Exhaust connection help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-connection-help/194623)
**Author:** [@sestivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sestivers)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-connection-help/194623 "2024-04-04T02:10:33Z")
I replaced the front catalytic converter for my girlfriend’s 2010 Honda CR-V. It’s the type that is integral to the exhaust manifold. Everything is good except for a seeping exhaust leak where the unit bolts to the pipin… --- ## [2020 Hyundai Elantra - Engine loses oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-elantra-engine-loses-oil/194657)
**Author:** [@Hammer11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hammer11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-elantra-engine-loses-oil/194657 "2024-04-03T21:19:46Z")
My engine is losing alot of oil. --- ## [2007 Trailblazer Liftgate Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-trailblazer-liftgate-issues/194634)
**Author:** [@luisrod823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luisrod823)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-trailblazer-liftgate-issues/194634 "2024-04-03T00:51:00Z")
As recommended by a forum user here, I am opening a new thread so those won’t get lost in the discussion about the issue I am currently having. To summarize… My liftgate will not unlock. This happened after an attempte… --- ## [Losing steering when doing fast acceleration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-steering-when-doing-fast-acceleration/194632)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-steering-when-doing-fast-acceleration/194632 "2024-04-02T19:25:38Z")
I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4 Cyl FWD. I’ve noticed that if I am at a stop and I suddenly press the gas pedal too hard, it feels like the tires are spinning around and I lose steering momentarily. It gets worse whe… --- ## [Bargains are still out there](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bargains-are-still-out-there/194626)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bargains-are-still-out-there/194626 "2024-04-02T15:07:43Z")
… for people who want a “basic” car with low odometer miles. A guy in Florida, with a limited budget, was able to buy this 1965 Studebaker–with only 34k miles on the odometer–for $1,900. He has been using it as his dai… --- ## [Friend said her old woman friend's 2004 Chrysler, 50k miles, has difficulty going into reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-said-her-old-woman-friends-2004-chrysler-50k-miles-has-difficulty-going-into-reverse/194606)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-said-her-old-woman-friends-2004-chrysler-50k-miles-has-difficulty-going-into-reverse/194606 "2024-04-02T13:37:56Z")
I recommended transmission fluid change. Could it be a shifter linkage issue? Thank you. --- ## [New car prices up 29% over past 4 years, compared to inflation's 23%](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-prices-up-29-over-past-4-years-compared-to-inflations-23/194628)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-prices-up-29-over-past-4-years-compared-to-inflations-23/194628 "2024-04-01T19:51:55Z")
The good news, new car prices aren’t rising way more than inflation. Used car prices remain a bit of a problem though. “New car prices are up 29% since March 2020 and used car prices up 34%, both outpacing overall in… --- ## [2014 Ford fuel delivery problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fuel-delivery-problem/194640)
**Author:** [@TravelingFootDoctor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TravelingFootDoctor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fuel-delivery-problem/194640 "2024-03-30T21:15:07Z")
will only run for 3-4 sec after I spray starter fluid into the carberator intake. was parked on the grass for 2-3 weeks… started fine before this time. I have another car that is parked in the grass with the same exact… --- ## [New Battery from the inventor of the Lithium battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-from-the-inventor-of-the-lithium-battery/194635)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-from-the-inventor-of-the-lithium-battery/194635 "2024-03-30T17:17:04Z")
This could be a game changer in battery technology. 94-Year Old Lithium-Lon Battery Inventor Unveils New Ultra-Efficient Glass Battery (sci-nature.vip) --- ## [2013 Toyota Matrix - Oil seap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-matrix-oil-seap/194598)
**Author:** [@Jean02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean02)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-matrix-oil-seap/194598 "2024-03-30T03:45:31Z")
I have a slow seap of oil from head gasket at only 100 thousand kilometers. Wondering if anyone else has this problem. I purchased a used model 7 years ago at time it had 58000 kilometers. Had regular checkups and oil … --- ## [Prestone "All Vehicle Antifreeze + Coolant"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prestone-all-vehicle-antifreeze-coolant/194636)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prestone-all-vehicle-antifreeze-coolant/194636 "2024-03-30T00:59:56Z")
I recently checked my 2016 Honda Fit coolant level overflow tank and noticed it’s right at the lowest level line. So, I decided it wouldn’t hurt to add some coolant. I usually go to my nearby O’Reilly Auto Parts for th… --- ## [2007 Trailblazer steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-trailblazer-steering-issues/191531)
**Author:** [@luisrod823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luisrod823)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-trailblazer-steering-issues/191531 "2024-03-28T22:24:36Z")
I had the power steering pump, serpentine belt, rack, and pinion inner and outer tie rods changed and I am having issues with my steering. The steering is not as smooth as it once was, and then I get noise when I am turn… --- ## [Directional Switch on Torque Wrenches?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/directional-switch-on-torque-wrenches/194622)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/directional-switch-on-torque-wrenches/194622 "2024-03-28T18:21:21Z")
What’s the purpose of directional switches on torque wrenches? I know it’s so you can change the direction of rotation of the ratcheting mechanism… but I also know that your not supposed to use a torque wrench as a regul… --- ## [Self-driving cars that repossess themselves!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-driving-cars-that-repossess-themselves/194631)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-driving-cars-that-repossess-themselves/194631 "2024-03-28T17:19:16Z")
‘LA Cucaracha’ on cars that repossess themselves. --- ## [2008 3.8 Town & Country coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-3-8-town-country-coolant-leak/194624)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-3-8-town-country-coolant-leak/194624 "2024-03-28T14:16:32Z")
It’s still snowing up here in north MN, so the idea of working on the underside of the engine while everything drips in my face was not exciting. I postponed by using 3 gallons of AF for the last 2 weeks till I could get… --- ## [2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-silverado-1500-overheats/194604)
**Author:** [@Buzzman11160](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buzzman11160)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-silverado-1500-overheats/194604 "2024-03-28T11:41:48Z")
2021 silverado 3,0 overheating issues --- ## [Would a 30 year rolling date be better for smog testing exemption?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-a-30-year-rolling-date-be-better-for-smog-testing-exemption/194616)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-a-30-year-rolling-date-be-better-for-smog-testing-exemption/194616 "2024-03-28T01:42:53Z")
Calif exempts some cars from smog testing, 1976 model years & older are exempt. The age of the car limit changes each year in other words. In 2016 2006 it was all cars 30 years old and older were exempt. Now it is … --- ## [2003 Toyota MR2 - Where is my emergency brake cable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-mr2-where-is-my-emergency-brake-cable/194608)
**Author:** [@LenS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LenS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-mr2-where-is-my-emergency-brake-cable/194608 "2024-03-27T23:03:25Z")
Emergency brake cable location --- ## [When did car radios become standard equipment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-car-radios-become-standard-equipment/194590)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-car-radios-become-standard-equipment/194590 "2024-03-27T21:10:47Z")
I’ve been listening to some old-time-radio podcasts, Dragnet, Superman & the like, I believe originally broadcast in the 1930’s & 40’s. I got to thinking back in those days a car radio would be especially valuable to t… --- ## [2019 Kia Sorento sunroof not closing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-sunroof-not-closing/194621)
**Author:** [@FreddL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FreddL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-sorento-sunroof-not-closing/194621 "2024-03-27T20:29:38Z")
I have a KIA Sorento GT Line manufactured on May 2019 and handed to me on July 2019. The problem on panoramic sunroof not closing happened on March 25, 2024 at 32,025km run. I’ve often used the sunroof whenever the weath… --- ## [New EV Rules Announced for USA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-ev-rules-announced-for-usa/194589)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-ev-rules-announced-for-usa/194589 "2024-03-27T02:35:47Z")
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