# \#pickup **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/pickup/178.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Diagnosing lag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-lag/206302)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-lag/206302 "2026-09-27T01:39:14Z")
I’ve asked before, and responded to the advice I’ve gotten, but I’m back at it. My '87 (2WD, gas, carburetor, 5-speed) lags. It really matters when I have to start from a stop: I have to give it gas before I let out th… --- ## [Repairing the orange lens of a rear side marker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-the-orange-lens-of-a-rear-side-marker/205440)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-the-orange-lens-of-a-rear-side-marker/205440 "2026-04-03T01:22:43Z")
I tried to clean off a blob of white paint on the rear side marker light’s lens. I guessed it was latex. It wouldn’t come off with fingernail or plastic scraper. I didn’t want to use a metal scraper so I painted on a … --- ## [How much warming up to warm up a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-warming-up-to-warm-up-a-car/204461)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-warming-up-to-warm-up-a-car/204461 "2025-12-08T00:07:19Z")
I park in a private lot. A tower has a concession to boot offending cars. He booted my pickup yesterday, the reason on the tag is ‘immobile’. Of course it was immobile: it was parked. All the other cars in the lot we… --- ## [Ford's $30,000 pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fords-30-000-pickup/201440)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fords-30-000-pickup/201440 "2025-11-19T19:05:18Z")
Batteries not included. --- ## [Name this part!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-this-part/204385)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-this-part/204385 "2025-11-09T19:54:04Z")
--- ## [Exploding Passenger Mirror?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-passenger-mirror/200881)
**Author:** [@annieoakley1933\_194043](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annieoakley1933_194043)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-passenger-mirror/200881 "2025-07-05T17:21:29Z")
I was driving down my street. I saw what I thought was a bright light coming toward my passenger side window. This happened at that time. The back cover came off and landed by the curb. I didn’t hit anything. I looke… --- ## [Should I by a vehicle from an estate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-by-a-vehicle-from-an-estate/200441)
**Author:** [@jon.stepro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jon.stepro)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-by-a-vehicle-from-an-estate/200441 "2025-05-28T14:49:11Z")
Greetings. I am seeking some input on an opportunity. A close friend’s mother passed away, and left behind a 2012 Chevy Colorodo Crew Cab. They are considering selling it. It is well equiped. 4wd, 3.7 five cyl engine. It… --- ## [Does anyone know the location of the engine number on a 1981 Toyota Diesel engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-location-of-the-engine-number-on-a-1981-toyota-diesel-engine/93915)
**Author:** [@Trooper84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trooper84)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-location-of-the-engine-number-on-a-1981-toyota-diesel-engine/93915 "2024-09-01T15:06:59Z")
Need to locate engine number on a 1981 Toyota Diesel engine. --- ## [Toyota ASIN Carb. Rebuild; Float Bowl drains after shutting off engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-asin-carb-rebuild-float-bowl-drains-after-shutting-off-engine/185615)
**Author:** [@Antonio-Tomasado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Antonio-Tomasado)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-asin-carb-rebuild-float-bowl-drains-after-shutting-off-engine/185615 "2023-11-08T20:46:13Z")
Can anyone offer a solid-knowledgeable and proven solution to the fuel draining problem? Fuel puddles in the intake manifold beneath the carb.; especially when hot and causes hard starting. This is a very slow drain. T… --- ## [OBD Code for Transmission Nissan Frontier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-code-for-transmission-nissan-frontier/180880)
**Author:** [@joiklaa\_177213](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joiklaa_177213)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-code-for-transmission-nissan-frontier/180880 "2023-10-25T21:16:41Z")
Hey everyone. Posting about another problem with my truck here. A bigger one this time. I got a 2002 Nissan Frontier supercharged and the transmission is slipping. Throws code p0744 and another one that just says 17. If … --- ## [1998 chevy 1500 pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-1500-pickup/40397)
**Author:** [@chris2867](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris2867)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-1500-pickup/40397 "2023-09-21T05:30:10Z")
can anyone tell me the plug order, I have a friend who ripped out the spark plug wires, if I am looking at the front of the truck starting left is it 2756 and to the right 1843. Thank you --- ## [Nissan D22 pickup hard start and low max revs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-d22-pickup-hard-start-and-low-max-revs/191890)
**Author:** [@olleolsson03\_186159](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olleolsson03_186159)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-d22-pickup-hard-start-and-low-max-revs/191890 "2023-07-24T21:22:02Z")
Greetings, my Nissan pickup from 2002 with the 2.5tdi engine (yd25ddti) has recently had some problems. Its very difficult to start and only starts when you let of the key, followed by a rough idle for ~10 second and the… --- ## [The unnecessary emissions test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-unnecessary-emissions-test/188876)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-unnecessary-emissions-test/188876 "2023-02-02T18:31:47Z")
I bought bottles of Iso-heet and STP gas treatment, filled up, drove around for a couple of hours - the emissions test guy told me my pickup ('87) was too old to be tested. I hadn’t opened the notice from the MVD - he wa… --- ## [ECU repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-repair/188126)
**Author:** [@michaelgarrity\_183240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelgarrity_183240)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-repair/188126 "2022-12-27T22:51:01Z")
I have a 1994 Mitsubishi RHD. The ECU needs to be repaired. Does anyone know of a repair shop? I do not have a schematic. Replacement units are discontinued. Thanks in advance. Mike. --- ## [What liquid primer would you recommend?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-liquid-primer-would-you-recommend/186959)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-liquid-primer-would-you-recommend/186959 "2022-10-23T04:50:51Z")
I want to paint extensive parts of the body - perhaps all of it, before I’m done, if I decide I want it even. I find 1 liquid primer at AutoZone. It comes in a gallon, only. The one person who mentioned using a roller… --- ## [Nissan 720 overheating but im not sure if really is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-720-overheating-but-im-not-sure-if-really-is/183369)
**Author:** [@MrDisprosium](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrDisprosium)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-720-overheating-but-im-not-sure-if-really-is/183369 "2022-04-03T22:42:02Z")
My nissan 720 3 months ago ran fine with no overheating issues but then it got smashed up so i started taking parts off to fix another one including the radiator thermostat a bunch of other stuff but thats all that matte… --- ## [Car shuts off normally, power stays on (kind of)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-normally-power-stays-on-kind-of/183236)
**Author:** [@joakim-ps3\_180116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joakim-ps3_180116)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-normally-power-stays-on-kind-of/183236 "2022-03-27T20:46:10Z")
Hello. I have a 2004 Toyota Hilux D4-D. When i turn the car off and remove the key from the ignition the headlights either stay on or they turn off and on repeatedly. The climate control fans and dash lights also stay on… --- ## [Crumbling rubber cover on the acceleration pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crumbling-rubber-cover-on-the-acceleration-pump/182309)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crumbling-rubber-cover-on-the-acceleration-pump/182309 "2022-02-07T01:24:56Z")
I notice the rubber cover of my acceleration pump is cracked and missing a piece. It doesn’t leak. (I re-built my carburetor a few years ago because the AP leaked - it’s disappointing that the replacement has failed so… --- ## [Toyota Land Cruiser 2002 carbon build up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-land-cruiser-2002-carbon-build-up/182094)
**Author:** [@Aa206535](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aa206535)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-land-cruiser-2002-carbon-build-up/182094 "2022-01-26T15:17:12Z")
Hello. I own a 02 Toyota land cruiser pick-up i use to go off road. I have been having it for 3 years. (6 cylinder petrol) manual transmission. As soon as i purchased it 3 years ago I replaced the original manifold with… --- ## [Kings Spotlights On Hilux PLEASE HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kings-spotlights-on-hilux-please-help/182100)
**Author:** [@Bradleyconag\_179218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradleyconag_179218)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kings-spotlights-on-hilux-please-help/182100 "2022-01-25T21:33:24Z")
My car is a Toyota hilux 2014 Sr I am hooking up a new pair of spotties and cannot get them to work I have tinkered with them for a couple nights now. I cannot get the spotties to turn on unless I bridge the switching … --- ## [Puzzling low power/performance issue \*unless\* timing is over-advanced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzling-low-power-performance-issue-unless-timing-is-over-advanced/179226)
**Author:** [@mightymax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mightymax)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzling-low-power-performance-issue-unless-timing-is-over-advanced/179226 "2021-09-11T13:38:29Z")
i’d love to get experienced perspectives on this puzzler! short version (background to follow): 1991 mitsubishi mighty max (same as dodge ram 50) 2.4l inline 4 cyl. when the timing is set to 7 degrees BTDC, per spec, t… --- ## [Rearview mirror replacement advice needed'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rearview-mirror-replacement-advice-needed/179138)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rearview-mirror-replacement-advice-needed/179138 "2021-09-03T00:09:30Z")
It has been a few years since I have had this problem I need to glue the rearview mirror back to the windshield I know that adhesives have changed a lot what brands if any would y’all recommend. I don’t have a garage it … --- ## [Better air flow to intake in 1981 Toyota Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-air-flow-to-intake-in-1981-toyota-pickup/177525)
**Author:** [@Marko47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marko47)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-air-flow-to-intake-in-1981-toyota-pickup/177525 "2021-06-25T14:52:33Z")
How can I get better air flow to intake ? --- ## [396 big block misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/396-big-block-misfiring/177098)
**Author:** [@rlynch691\_175463](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlynch691_175463)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/396-big-block-misfiring/177098 "2021-05-27T17:44:11Z")
I have a 396 big block in a 1968 chevy c10. I have been told it has a cylinder that is misfiring. It is the original engine. Should I have it rebuilt, put in a newer engine or get the cylinders all set? I know absolutely… --- ## [Pickup buying advice, new Nissan or used Toyota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-buying-advice-new-nissan-or-used-toyota/177001)
**Author:** [@skywise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skywise)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-buying-advice-new-nissan-or-used-toyota/177001 "2021-05-26T00:55:41Z")
I’ve been sporadically driving my wife’s 2006 Suzuki Forenza and it’s starting to reach that point where it’s going to cost too much to make it a good car again. I’ve been wanting another pickup for awhile and I’m looki… --- ## [My new tires (and old rims) are shiny - why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-new-tires-and-old-rims-are-shiny-why/176583)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-new-tires-and-old-rims-are-shiny-why/176583 "2021-05-12T14:21:25Z")
I bought 5 new tires Monday (yay!): Hankook Kinergy \[Kinetic+Energy?\] STs, bought from Tire Rack, installed at the cheapest bidder, a Firestone near my gym (so I could work out while they worked). They and the rims (I a… --- ## [Dueling fuel pumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dueling-fuel-pumps/175616)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dueling-fuel-pumps/175616 "2021-03-27T15:51:54Z")
My old fuel pump leaked; Zone of Auto sold me a Delphi AMF0003. I had to turn the idle up to 1000 (book is 700; the old idled well at 700 even though it was leaking). I took it back, ordered the Spectra A1003MP. Wh… --- ## [Fuel pump strainer: where does it even go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-strainer-where-does-it-even-go/175726)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-strainer-where-does-it-even-go/175726 "2021-03-19T14:10:35Z")
I couldn’t get a fuel pump like my old one in the store, so I’m shopping at RockAuto (much cheaper). They tell me I may need a ‘fuel pump strainer’. I don’t even see where it would go. I bought the same model in 2009;… --- ## [Sooty exhaust at high RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sooty-exhaust-at-high-rpm/175443)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sooty-exhaust-at-high-rpm/175443 "2021-03-05T00:34:29Z")
I passed the emissions test easily but failed because there was too much visible smoke at high RPM (I’d think that would redound upon emissions - wrong again.) The guy was sure I just needed new plugs and wires, so I bo… --- ## [Kumho Solus TA11 (tires) - any reason I shouldn't buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kumho-solus-ta11-tires-any-reason-i-shouldnt-buy/175496)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kumho-solus-ta11-tires-any-reason-i-shouldnt-buy/175496 "2021-03-04T20:21:15Z")
I’ll buy 5 tires lickety-split. TireRack has 2 tires that seem suitable to my demands (ahem): Kumho Solus TA11 and Hankook Kinergy ST. Consumer Reports gives the former a 61 (the top-rated tire gets a 70, so 61’s in th… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/pickup/178.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=pickup)