# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=98 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 99 --- ## [Home-brew mufflers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/home-brew-mufflers/194369)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/home-brew-mufflers/194369 "2024-02-14T21:17:11Z")
Just curious if car enthusiasts sometimes construct their own home-brew mufflers? For improved sound, less exhaust resistance, etc? A muffler seems like a simple enough gadget that a person with time on their hand… --- ## [6r80 transmission pan gasket dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6r80-transmission-pan-gasket-dilemma/194356)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6r80-transmission-pan-gasket-dilemma/194356 "2024-02-14T01:21:22Z")
Can anyone help me? I have a 2013 mustang gt with the 6r80 auto and I believe it has a very VERY slow transmission pan gasket leak. I had replaced it just 2 days ago with an OEM gasket as part of doing a regular fluid ch… --- ## [New car document fees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-document-fees/194305)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-document-fees/194305 "2024-02-13T20:27:54Z")
I haven’t purchased a new car for 17 years. I am finding that every dealer has posted signs stating that they will charge $399 - $799 for document preparation. Did this come during the crazy covid market time? I am als… --- ## [Our Fair City](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-fair-city/194368)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-fair-city/194368 "2024-02-13T02:46:40Z")
A Funny Story About ‘Our Fair City’ - Car Talk --- ## [Steering wheel problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-problems/194370)
**Author:** [@elithecreeper\_185759](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elithecreeper_185759)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-problems/194370 "2024-02-13T02:05:15Z")
So a couple months ago i got into a little fender bender, nothing crazy didn’t even mess up the alignment but my steering wheel has been squeaking ever since. Sometimes when turning the wheel just locks itself for some t… --- ## [Paid-in-full truck trackedown through OnStar™](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paid-in-full-truck-trackedown-through-onstar/194333)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paid-in-full-truck-trackedown-through-onstar/194333 "2024-02-12T21:00:28Z")
Are all paid-in-full OnStar GPS-equipped vehicles capable of being tracked? --- ## [Installing a replacement windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-a-replacement-windshield/194303)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-a-replacement-windshield/194303 "2024-02-12T17:19:46Z")
I need to do this for my truck. But puzzled by the comment in LMC’s catalog (link below) saying to install the rubber to the cab first, then install the windshield. I’ve only ever heard of this done by installing the … --- ## [Car Pedal Goes to Floor at First, Then is Fine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-pedal-goes-to-floor-at-first-then-is-fine/194313)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-pedal-goes-to-floor-at-first-then-is-fine/194313 "2024-02-12T14:58:54Z")
2014 Acura TSX 120k miles Don’t know if it is related but first started noticing this issue only recently and am in the rust belt area were it is below freezing this time of year at night and early morning. When first … --- ## [Play in rear axle normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/play-in-rear-axle-normal/194352)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 10:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/play-in-rear-axle-normal/194352 "2024-02-12T10:04:54Z")
I took my 2013 mustang gt into a shop to have the suspension looked at and diagnosed (squeak when going over bumps) they told me it was the shocks. They also told me while they were diagnosing the car, they tried pushin… --- ## [Yet another thing for car owners to worry about: Car Cloning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yet-another-thing-for-car-owners-to-worry-about-car-cloning/194353)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yet-another-thing-for-car-owners-to-worry-about-car-cloning/194353 "2024-02-10T23:08:36Z")
No-good-nicks are apparently making copies of other car’s license plates, and attaching the fake plates to their own cars. All fines are sent to the original owner. UK story. Has anyone heard of this happening in … --- ## [Why did Toyota make their TPMS require dealer only repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-toyota-make-their-tpms-require-dealer-only-repair/194251)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-toyota-make-their-tpms-require-dealer-only-repair/194251 "2024-02-10T22:32:46Z")
2014 Toyota Camry about 100k miles. The TPMS light flashes for about the first minute after start and then goes steady. All tires good, no TPMS on the spare. The flashing indicates that one of the sensors is bad and s… --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-wont-start/194351)
**Author:** [@ken25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-wont-start/194351 "2024-02-10T21:59:34Z")
will not start with charged battery --- ## [Why is my 2006 Mazda 3 consuming oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-2006-mazda-3-consuming-oil/194337)
**Author:** [@Erikmarko72\_186627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erikmarko72_186627)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-2006-mazda-3-consuming-oil/194337 "2024-02-10T13:55:29Z")
Guys, why is my Mazda3 with 200k km consuming about 350 ml of oil every two weeks? I don’t see any blue smoke and nothing is leaking. As a matter of fact I had to add little bit of oil from the beginning even when the ca… --- ## [Still need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-need-help/164522)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-need-help/164522 "2024-02-09T23:01:41Z")
Replacing door latch assembly for 2001 cavalier 2-door coupe part number 940-104 latch assembly. Have been trying to figure this out for months. Spent 6 more hours a couple of days ago, took everything apart that I coul… --- ## [2013 Mustang GT transmission issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-transmission-issue/194228)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-transmission-issue/194228 "2024-02-09T16:18:31Z")
Hey everyone, today my 2013 mustang gt with 98k miles and the automatic 6r80 transmission had an alarming transmission issue. The car has been sitting for a little over 2 weeks in my apartments parking lot with much of … --- ## [Oil Drain Plug Crush Washer, All Metal or With Gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-drain-plug-crush-washer-all-metal-or-with-gasket/194336)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-drain-plug-crush-washer-all-metal-or-with-gasket/194336 "2024-02-09T00:53:07Z")
I’m seeing the drain plug crush washer for my Toyota, the actual Toyota part has some sort of gasket looking blue material. I’ve been using all metal ones that don’t have this blue material. Should I be using crush … --- ## [Honda recalls 750,000 vehicles for airbag system problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-recalls-750-000-vehicles-for-airbag-system-problem/194321)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-recalls-750-000-vehicles-for-airbag-system-problem/194321 "2024-02-08T23:18:49Z")
Simple logic says cars should be safer now than before the extra safety features were added, airbags, abs, radar, tire pressure monitoring, and the like. Are they, according to measured data? What do the stats say,… --- ## [Ford Taurus Fuel retainer clip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-fuel-retainer-clip/194335)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-fuel-retainer-clip/194335 "2024-02-08T22:25:26Z")
Hello, I am removing my fuel tank to replace the fuel pump on a 2004 Ford Taurus. I have everyting off and the straps removed with a jack on the gas tank. But I have one pesky problem. See image. I tried removed this r… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Traverse- Dead, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse-dead-wont-start/194310)
**Author:** [@Karen34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen34)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse-dead-wont-start/194310 "2024-02-08T21:20:44Z")
Dash and all electronics go black and car is totally dead. Doesn’t even click when trying to start it. --- ## [2012 Buick Enclave - HVAC fan broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-enclave-hvac-fan-broken/194242)
**Author:** [@bradywillhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradywillhite)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-enclave-hvac-fan-broken/194242 "2024-02-08T21:16:32Z")
Defrost / fans not blowing air in front seats. --- ## [Finding engine oil leaks with no load no throttle - PCV & engine vacuum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-engine-oil-leaks-with-no-load-no-throttle-pcv-engine-vacuum/194326)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-engine-oil-leaks-with-no-load-no-throttle-pcv-engine-vacuum/194326 "2024-02-07T23:24:55Z")
Since the crank case vent is connected to the manifold through a the P.C.V. valve, at idle the manifold is going to have more vacuum and so there will be less pressure in the engine, or so it would seem. At full throttle… --- ## [Did an oil analysis on my Mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-an-oil-analysis-on-my-mazda/194307)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-an-oil-analysis-on-my-mazda/194307 "2024-02-07T11:27:22Z")
I did the Blackstone oil test after 5k and 18months or so - just the iron is a bit high - perhaps city driving. Viscosity is in the range. Oil was dark but they say color of oil is not an indicator. I noticed significan… --- ## [Purpose of Electronic Vertical Headlight Aiming?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purpose-of-electronic-vertical-headlight-aiming/194204)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 10:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purpose-of-electronic-vertical-headlight-aiming/194204 "2024-02-07T10:01:20Z")
Apparently some cars are equipped with an electronic headlight aiming system, allowing both right/left and up/down aiming. I can see the reason for left/right aiming, for example during turns. But what’s the purpose f… --- ## [What to you carry in your car's safety kit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-you-carry-in-your-cars-safety-kit/194259)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-you-carry-in-your-cars-safety-kit/194259 "2024-02-07T08:00:52Z")
Driving in some countries (like France) requires carrying a safety kit in the car at all times. Reflective safety vest First aid kit Headlight anti-glare stickers Replacements for all the light bulbs While the concept… --- ## [Oil Viscosity explained](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-viscosity-explained/194229)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-viscosity-explained/194229 "2024-02-07T07:35:09Z")
Will Thinner Oils Damage Your Engine? (youtube.com) --- ## [Is there a way to disable the Bobcat bulldozer without shooting the operator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-the-bobcat-bulldozer-without-shooting-the-operator/194314)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-the-bobcat-bulldozer-without-shooting-the-operator/194314 "2024-02-07T02:56:35Z")
--- ## [Americans seem hesitant to purchase EVs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/americans-seem-hesitant-to-purchase-evs/193861)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/americans-seem-hesitant-to-purchase-evs/193861 "2024-02-06T21:44:59Z")
--- ## [Retorquing bolts after gasket replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/retorquing-bolts-after-gasket-replacement/193587)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/retorquing-bolts-after-gasket-replacement/193587 "2024-02-06T05:49:48Z")
So, I just had the valve cover gaskets and the exhaust manifold gaskets in my 2003 Dodge Caravan SE (3.3L flex fuel engine) replaced. After a bit the car started experiencing a rough idle, where the car would vibrate whe… --- ## [Calif politico's now want all new cars be speed-governed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-politicos-now-want-all-new-cars-be-speed-governed/194230)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-politicos-now-want-all-new-cars-be-speed-governed/194230 "2024-02-06T01:46:06Z")
It would require any new car or truck made or sold in the state in 2027 or later to have special technology installed in the car called “speed governors.” The device would make it physically impossible for vehicles to g… --- ## [‘Blame U.S. regulators for the Kia and Hyundai theft crisis’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blame-u-s-regulators-for-the-kia-and-hyundai-theft-crisis/194142)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blame-u-s-regulators-for-the-kia-and-hyundai-theft-crisis/194142 "2024-02-05T22:06:21Z")
‘This crazy trend of teenagers stealing Kia and Hyundai cars is a uniquely American problem. It isn’t going on in Canada or Europe. Why not? By 2007, Canada, Australia and most other well-off nations required automakers … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=97) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=99)