# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=96 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 97 --- ## [Intake runner actuators: Are they worth the trouble?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-runner-actuators-are-they-worth-the-trouble/194450)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-runner-actuators-are-they-worth-the-trouble/194450 "2024-03-01T20:40:25Z")
I’ve noticed a lot of newer engines incorporate intake runner actuators, presumably to optimize the shape of the intake manifold for the engine operating condition. I can see how the change would help a race car win … --- ## [2014 Toyota Avalon - Rear HVAC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-rear-hvac-issue/194424)
**Author:** [@SMM-SAT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SMM-SAT)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-rear-hvac-issue/194424 "2024-03-01T01:10:05Z")
Air not blowing from the rear vents in a 2014 Toyota Avalon. What would have gone wrong? Is it home repairable? --- ## [2022 Ford Bronco - Brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-ford-bronco-brake-issues/194413)
**Author:** [@Jeddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeddy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-ford-bronco-brake-issues/194413 "2024-02-28T22:24:41Z")
Bronco Sport brake failure… has anyone else experienced brake issues with their Bronco Sport? I had a 2022 and when pulling into a parking space, the car lurched over the cement block. I checked to make sure I was brak… --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Needs a GPS update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-needs-a-gps-update/194441)
**Author:** [@Bob31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob31)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-needs-a-gps-update/194441 "2024-02-28T17:34:58Z")
Car is 10 years old and GPS needs to be updated. How do I update? --- ## [What if shop is unable to loosen wheel alignment bolts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-if-shop-is-unable-to-loosen-wheel-alignment-bolts/194436)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-if-shop-is-unable-to-loosen-wheel-alignment-bolts/194436 "2024-02-28T02:05:35Z")
The owner asks a shop for a wheel alignment. The shop later calls back and says they are not able to loosen the necessary bolts, rusted & stuck. What happens next? Do they inform the owner that it is not possible to … --- ## [Abandoned Bentley Gets Donated To WDET Through Car Talk Vehicle Donation!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abandoned-bentley-gets-donated-to-wdet-through-car-talk-vehicle-donation/194444)
**Author:** [@Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abandoned-bentley-gets-donated-to-wdet-through-car-talk-vehicle-donation/194444 "2024-02-27T22:13:11Z")
Hi all! Car Talk is happy and proud to share this story! An abandoned Bentley Continental GT Convertible with only 65K miles on it is donated to WDET through Car Talk’s Vehicle Donation Program! Our talented partners … --- ## [A 'New Yorker' cartoon for your delectation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-yorker-cartoon-for-your-delectation/194399)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-yorker-cartoon-for-your-delectation/194399 "2024-02-27T21:55:39Z")
--- ## [1988 Jeep Cherokee - Blown fuses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-jeep-cherokee-blown-fuses/194439)
**Author:** [@Mikemor65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikemor65)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-jeep-cherokee-blown-fuses/194439 "2024-02-27T21:15:50Z")
My running lights dash lights the fuse keeps on blowing it’s an 88 Jeep Cherokee 6 cylinder four-wheel drive --- ## [Day trip with missing gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/day-trip-with-missing-gas-cap/194426)
**Author:** [@Kamin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kamin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/day-trip-with-missing-gas-cap/194426 "2024-02-27T11:31:01Z")
We lost the gas cap on my son’s car tonight and it’s my fault. It’s Saturday night now, and none of the 3 soon to close auto parts stores seemed to have a replacement that fit (I’m wondering if it is non-standard and nee… --- ## [Problems with o2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-o2-sensor/194419)
**Author:** [@MilanS02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilanS02)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-o2-sensor/194419 "2024-02-27T06:57:42Z")
The car is an Opel Tigra 1.6 16v, 2000. yr, xel engine. Diagnosis shows codes for o2 and tps and the symptoms that are showing are next: When cold, sometimes, it takes a bit more cranking to start and the ignition is not… --- ## [Does this bring back memories?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-bring-back-memories/194378)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-bring-back-memories/194378 "2024-02-27T04:01:53Z")
--- ## [Ford eliminates a high-tech feature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-eliminates-a-high-tech-feature/194364)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-eliminates-a-high-tech-feature/194364 "2024-02-26T23:38:02Z")
The self-parking feature will be eliminated as an option on upcoming Ford vehicles, for two reasons: It will save Ford a whole heap of money Very few people seem to use that feature My current car has that feature, an… --- ## [Is there any advantage with ABS to still pump the brake pedal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-any-advantage-with-abs-to-still-pump-the-brake-pedal/193966)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-any-advantage-with-abs-to-still-pump-the-brake-pedal/193966 "2024-02-26T23:33:17Z")
Owners of older (pre-ABS) cars were sometimes advised to “pump the brakes” b/c that helped avoid lock ups, making the car hard to control. And sometimes the justification was to prevent brake overheating, for example o… --- ## [Hissing sound and smoke from engine after starting, then car dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-sound-and-smoke-from-engine-after-starting-then-car-dies/194211)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-sound-and-smoke-from-engine-after-starting-then-car-dies/194211 "2024-02-26T20:31:34Z")
Car started from sitting overnight in freezing temps (single digits) then the hissing sound and smoke appeared as in the video posted, then the car dies out. Car started fine in colder temps all week before. Any ideas o… --- ## [After dealer service, RPMs running high!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-dealer-service-rpms-running-high/194408)
**Author:** [@darthsmozers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darthsmozers)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-dealer-service-rpms-running-high/194408 "2024-02-26T15:44:30Z")
First timer here, thank you for reading. In January I brought my 2019 Chevy Cruze (50k miles) to the dealer for a state inspection and left with an oil change, new tires, and suggested BG GDI Induction, Transmission Flu… --- ## [Replace TPMS Or Not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-tpms-or-not/194416)
**Author:** [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-tpms-or-not/194416 "2024-02-26T04:51:59Z")
My wife’s 2017 Edge is about to need tires. She has 86K miles on the car. The TPMS on my car, a 2011 Camaro, has just started to fail (left rear) after 13 years and 93K miles. I’ll probably ignore the Camaro until it nee… --- ## [Ticking/clicking from the driver's side dash when braking downhill?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-clicking-from-the-drivers-side-dash-when-braking-downhill/189596)
**Author:** [@icashootnstar\_184479](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icashootnstar_184479)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-clicking-from-the-drivers-side-dash-when-braking-downhill/189596 "2024-02-26T01:39:14Z")
When braking when going down a hill, there is a rapid ticking sound from the driver’s side of the dash. Here’s a link to some video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6sdByYRGREcdE3Mu8 It doesn’t happen when I push only slight… --- ## [Dewey Cheetham and Howe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dewey-cheetham-and-howe/194360)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dewey-cheetham-and-howe/194360 "2024-02-26T01:37:26Z")
--- ## [Does all data or similar give more thorough information than a shop manual?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-all-data-or-similar-give-more-thorough-information-than-a-shop-manual/194429)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-all-data-or-similar-give-more-thorough-information-than-a-shop-manual/194429 "2024-02-25T22:55:55Z")
This is in my shop manual for a 2006 Sonata rear upper arm removal and install. The removal steps say nothing about removing the spring. It then states in the installation steps afterwards to install the spring. Why woul… --- ## [Radiator Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-repair/194427)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-repair/194427 "2024-02-25T22:42:19Z")
My 1982 Ford Granada has a small radiator leak near the top and close to the AT fluid line. It’s not in the grill section. Can any one recommend a good, high temperature epoxy to seal it? Could I use a high-wattage solde… --- ## [Gauge temperature needle doesn’t settle in the middle of C and H upon warming up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauge-temperature-needle-doesn-t-settle-in-the-middle-of-c-and-h-upon-warming-up/194418)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauge-temperature-needle-doesn-t-settle-in-the-middle-of-c-and-h-upon-warming-up/194418 "2024-02-25T04:35:15Z")
Hello everyone ! Now, I’m not sure if my mind is playing trick on me as to why I’m just now noticing this immediately after taking my car to the Lexus dealership for spark plug replacement and an oil change. In the… --- ## [2013 Mustang GT Sensor Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-sensor-question/194425)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-sensor-question/194425 "2024-02-25T01:54:27Z")
I was wondering if anyone knew; does a 2013 Mustang GT use an ECT sensor or a CHT sensor? (or both?) to monitor the coolant temperature on an OBD scanner? I am asking because after idling for a while my scanner shows “c… --- ## [Are there any negatives for buying a car driven only 4000 miles per year?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-negatives-for-buying-a-car-driven-only-4000-miles-per-year/194374)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-negatives-for-buying-a-car-driven-only-4000-miles-per-year/194374 "2024-02-24T23:14:50Z")
There’s a 2004 Toyota Sienna available for sale locally with only 80,000 miles on it. The price is lower than almost all the other Siennas I’ve seen advertised over a wide area of central California, SF Bay Area and bey… --- ## [Double bad luck - 2004 Taurus - 2000 Dodge Dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/double-bad-luck-2004-taurus-2000-dodge-dakota/194417)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/double-bad-luck-2004-taurus-2000-dodge-dakota/194417 "2024-02-24T22:15:37Z")
\#1 2004 Ford Taurus ---- I replaced the fuel pump in my 2004 taurus because I was not hearing it come on and the car would not start. I replaced the fuel pump Wednesday and the car ran fantastic. Started it today on… --- ## [The new Rolls-Royce EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-rolls-royce-ev/194420)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-rolls-royce-ev/194420 "2024-02-24T20:48:10Z")
If you want an EV, but haven’t been able to decide which one you want, here is yet another option for you. :wink: https://www.caranddriver.com/rolls-royce/spectre --- ## [Tesla Cybertruck is steer by wire (drive by wire)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-cybertruck-is-steer-by-wire-drive-by-wire/194398)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-cybertruck-is-steer-by-wire-drive-by-wire/194398 "2024-02-24T19:58:47Z")
Looks like the Cyber truck has gone the way of the Boeing 777 and Airbus. If all electricity fails, there to way to steer it. Might be annoying for tow truck drivers too. With aircraft: There are two separate inputs to… --- ## [What attachment method is used for holding the friction material to the backing plate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-attachment-method-is-used-for-holding-the-friction-material-to-the-backing-plate/194410)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-attachment-method-is-used-for-holding-the-friction-material-to-the-backing-plate/194410 "2024-02-24T17:06:57Z")
Disc Brakes Glue? Rivets? Both? Has anyone discovered a problem where the friction material has come loose from the backing plate, either all of some of it? I’ve never seen that happen my-diy’er-self, Just curious i… --- ## [Can I tow a camper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-tow-a-camper/194389)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-tow-a-camper/194389 "2024-02-24T15:39:37Z")
I have an old, beat-up RAM truck with a little 6 cylinder engine and a stick shift. It has a trailer hitch, but I never used it. My brother wants me to help him move a 21’ camper. It’s a 90 minute drive. Is this possible… --- ## [2023 Hyundai Tucson - Chip reset resolved it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-tucson-chip-reset-resolved-it/194402)
**Author:** [@Ashley29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashley29)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-tucson-chip-reset-resolved-it/194402 "2024-02-23T18:54:21Z")
The sucky thing is… is that Hyundai knows about this problem :pensive: I took mine in and they had to resest my chip and it was fixed no problems afterwards. It’s more annoying than anything. I’ve been a loyal Hyundai ow… --- ## [Colorado Springs to Denver in 20 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colorado-springs-to-denver-in-20-minutes/194252)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colorado-springs-to-denver-in-20-minutes/194252 "2024-02-23T15:21:39Z")
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