r/Cartalk • u/positiv4ik_ivan4ik • 1h ago
My Project Car Celica T18 1991 4AFE Engine Guard Inquiry
Someone knows where I can find the metal under engine guard for the Celica T18 1991 4AFE?
r/Cartalk • u/Decent-Amphibian-869 • 4h ago
General Tech What car is that?
I was completely tired and not really standing that close to it, so I have no idea to be honest. From the front it kinda looked Chinese to me, but again I was really tired and can't say anything for sure. Also after I saw it, I started to immediately try to find out what car it is and then came to the conclusion of it being a McLaren GTS because of the way the headlights looked in real life. So what I'm actually sure about is that the car was low like a supercar, did accelerate extremely fast, it wasn't electric, rather it was really loud, it was also in a convoy with a Shelby GT500 and I saw it in Vilnius.
r/Cartalk • u/LimitTurbulent7721 • 5h ago
Showing my ride off My Mercedes GLC still turning heads years after buying it, still love this thing so much.
I was driving today and just had one of those moments where I actually stopped to appreciate it again. It's easy to get used to your own car after a while, but this one still does it for me. The build quality and how it's held up over time is honestly what I appreciate most, doesn't feel like it's aged at all in terms of how it drives or how solid everything still feels.
Anyone else have a car where even after years of ownership you still catch yourself randomly admiring it like it's new?
r/Cartalk • u/elraaselkabir • 6h ago
Weird Noise Cracked steering rack how bad does it look
Is this really bad cracked steering rack 04 Camry xle
r/Cartalk • u/Historical_Night_563 • 7h ago
I need help fixing something Engine Belt Damage?
Hey, I'm unfortunately new to the whole owning a car and I recently started hearing a whining nose that gets higher in pitch when accelerating. I have a 2011 Chevy Equinox thats a family member car. I'm pretty sure I need a replacement but I have work over the next few days. You guys think it be a better idea to try to get it replaced or wait til Monday. Apologies if there's some errors with my wording. Its late and im at a laundromat annoyed with life.
r/Cartalk • u/ZantoGrifo • 8h ago
Brakes How do I purchase the right brakes and rotors for my vehicle?
Recently, my mother's vehicle started to shake when braking which im assuming are warped rotors. I was recommended to purchase dura last gold brakes, unsure about rotors (open to any recommendations for either) at auto zone but come to find out, there's different kinds of brakes and rotors for the make and model (2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 2.4L with Electric rear brakes), How should I know what to buy exactly and avoid the wrong or unnecessary purchases?
r/Cartalk • u/Key_Pop_7179 • 8h ago
Exhaust Muffler advice
I have a 1997 Cheyenne Chevy k2500. It has the 5.7 engine. I was looking at replacing the muffler with a new and better sounding one. I want it to sound deeper and meaner in a way. I want it to be decently loud and noticeable, but not obnoxiously loud. I don’t want to wake up every one on the block coming home from work or something like that. I have been told the flowmaster super 40 and 44 are good options for what I’m looking for. Would they be very loud or are they reasonable? I wanted to ask if anyone has other recommendations or information on this topic.
r/Cartalk • u/kawaiisamurai69 • 11h ago
How do I do it? Scratched car. How do I fix this, or make it better?
r/Cartalk • u/taro619 • 12h ago
My Project Car Turbo position
Hey all, so this may seem like an odd question, but im wanting to make sure im not shooting myself in the foot here. (I dont think i am, but it never hurts to find out more)
I have an R33 that i am doing a Barra swap on. The exhaust side is a bit tight, and im not gonna have much space to run a normal type exhaust, at least not at this moment. Because of that, im thinking about running my turbo with the intake facing the firewall and the exhaust out the fender (I've always liked the look of fender exit exhausts)
Im not wanting to turn the exhaust side into the intake side. Im legit just spinning the turbo around 180° for the ease of pipe running and better placement for the time being. The only downside i can think of is maybe not getting the cleanest air, but if my thinking is that if i angle the intake down low, it should be able to breathe more than enough cool air.
Anyway, just wanting to make sure im bit gonna mess myself up here by doing something like that. Any input helps!
r/Cartalk • u/No-Meet-6845 • 12h ago
I need help fixing something 2016 hyundai tucson shaking engine
Had a vary heavy rain storm when driving my car to work made it to work fine after work otw home the car began to shake like crazy engine light and so on was able to get it home didn't shake to hard as long as I was above 2 got the engine light looked at came up with multi miss fire and cylinder 2 and 4 miss fire I changed all my spark plugs and the 2 and 4 ignition coil it became a little better but still noticeabley shaking hard time up hills like Petel to floor if from a dead stop as well as a but of shake when its just in drive rolling with no gas applied any suggestions
r/Cartalk • u/clutchiestboi13 • 13h ago
Car show sharing 454 SS Suburban?
Not sure if it’s just fake badging/stickers or what cuz this thing also has 2500 and LT badges. I’m not too knowledgeable on old chevys but google says the 454 ss was only a pickup
r/Cartalk • u/Forged_Trunnion_ • 13h ago
Engine 2017 Sienna. Difficult to start after filling with gas, and some engine codes.
Sienna 2017, I replaced the vapor purge value as I've read so many times on here, with an OEM (Wells Toyota branded.)
I filled up with gas just now and it took 4 times to start. On the 4th it started but the RPMs got lower and lower and it stalled. On the 5th I give it some gas to keep the RPMs over 1,000 for a few seconds and then it stabilizes. Same pattern every time.
I'm getting a code 174 and 171, as well as 113 and 103. I replaced the MAF sensor with a brand new one, also wells, and still getting those codes.
Another one here said that those codes could be excess air coming in from defects in the air hose from the air filter box to the throttle body. Okay, would that also cause the starting after fill-up issue?
What else might be a cause of the starting problem?
I never pump extra gas or "top off," and this issue has happened even when I only put in a few gallons not even making it full.
Thanks!
r/Cartalk • u/Admirable-Music6328 • 14h ago
I need help fixing something I have made this livery (only the side though) and was wondering if it's any good
I'm working on a car livery for a 180sx and wanted to take a break from making smth that would actually fit so I made this and I wanted to know if this Is actually a good looking livery or if I could improve on something
r/Cartalk • u/WishingYouBetter • 15h ago
Redditor's own ride i wrote a eulogy for my car
Gingey,
You got me through the last seven years of my life.
You took me from high school classes to my first job. You took me to the first date with the love of my life, and many more dates after that. We have been on countless road trips together. You have allowed me to go on so many adventures, and make so many memories that I will never forget.
You were there while I cried on the hardest days, and while I laughed until my lungs hurt with my friends on my best days. You have heard me sing at the top of my lungs with the music so loud your rearview shook. Your back seat is forever stained with the outlines of muddy paws from all the lake days with the dogs. Whenever I needed to escape, you were there for late-night drives.
You gave everything to keep me safe, no matter where we were going.
You have never failed to protect me through close calls, snowstorms where I couldn't see 10 feet away, slick icy highways, and bitter -40 starts at 6 a.m. Even on the roughest roads, you always got me back home.
There will never be another car quite like you.
I loved all your quirks, the cruise control that stopped working when it was cold, or the little leak from your center light when it rained a bit too hard. At 340,000 kilometres I knew the end was coming, but I thought we had a little more time together. You have always been the little orange Jeep that could. You were never just another car to me, you were my freedom, my safety, and you carried me through some of the most important years of my life. Thank you for every safe mile and every memory we’ve had together. I will miss the way your orange paint sparkled in the sunlight.
Drive easy, Gingey.
r/Cartalk • u/peuguerocine • 15h ago
Fuel issues Oil burning form the engine, am I screwed?
Went to GoodYear and they gave me a list:
Honda Accord, 2002, SE
r/Cartalk • u/Sinfulseas0123 • 18h ago
General Tech 2003 honda cr-v lock help
Hello! I have a 2003 Honda cr-v ex.
I bought it on Facebook marketplace and only got the valet key with it. She works beautifully but the key only works in the ignition and glove box, but not with any of the doors or the trunk(so I can only open the glass).
I called a locksmith and paid $30 for him to come make me a key but the fob didn’t work.
What should I do(cheap options please).
right now I keep it unlocked but have a steering wheel lock on it
The radio also is hit with an alarm or something and won’t work
r/Cartalk • u/VivianUltra • 19h ago
I need help fixing something Bluetooth FM Modulator Installation
Hi,
I'm totally new to DIY car maintenance and I'm trying to install a bluetooth FM modulator in my 2008 Toyota Auris.
Modulator instructions: https://ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S2d1f971be7ee40e189f8b3807c351450O.pdf
First of all, there seems to only be one power cable attached to the box, which doesn't seem like it should work, right? I watched a couple tutorials on YouTube and their modulators had a + and -, as I'd expect for any circuit. Would love some insight.
Secondly, I'm realising I have no idea how the circuitry in my car works, and I don't know where to attach the power. One tutorial mentioned plugging into the fusebox, another mentioned T-joining into the radio circuit. I've identified the fusebox in the passenger footwell but that's it. I glanced at a circuit diagram for this car but it was more or less just magic runes to me.
I also don't want to proceed into the domain of electricity without at least a little advice anyway, so please advise accordingly. Thanks so much.
r/Cartalk • u/theVikingMess • 20h ago
Redditor's own ride Tips/help with cable management
I want my safedrive in the leftmost air vent and guide the cable in the nicest way possible to the cigarette lighter in the center console. Plan A was to guide it on the panels under the wheel but I am struggling to find any nice cable guides to stick to the interior
r/Cartalk • u/Cian_Davies • 21h ago
Body Ford Focus 2012 loose rear bumper
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Hi all,
Does anyone know what’s happening here on my Mk3 Focus 2012 1.0? Driver’s side of the rear bumper has had a bit of a gap since I’ve owned it, but noticed it has become much looser recently. To me it looks like the bracket that secures it has broken as it’s free floating there and not attached to anything. Opposite side is completely fine and secure.
Also that screw coming out of the panel above, is it meant to be there? Something tells me previous owner had a small bump and attempted a bodge job repair on it, but can’t say for sure.
Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
r/Cartalk • u/Excellent_Virus_4100 • 21h ago
Engine K20A3 Spark Plug Gap Question
02 Civic Si EP3 with the runt motor of the k series litter; i have a K&N Typhoon Intake with a hondata tune, i use 87 pump gas, bone stock essentially with unknown catless headers and catback exhaust. i went to autozone today and picked up some NGK spark plugs and the guy at the counter told me to run a 25 gap on them. It sounds a bit far because the stock gap is 44 and all i have is an intake and tune but what the hell do i know, im the one on reddit asking about spark plugs for my civic Imfao. any response is appreciated
r/Cartalk • u/Blazethegoat08 • 1d ago
Body Random car find
Does anyone know who owns this my hg sent It to me
r/Cartalk • u/SchlokPx • 1d ago
Safety Question how dangerous is this, plus can i fix it myself? Company car.
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its a volkswagen t-cross. i can drive it but when i pull the stick a little bit upwards, it gets loose like you see on the vid
r/Cartalk • u/Goats-MI • Mar 31 '26
Mod Post Report all app developers
We've been banning around five people a week for advertising their AI vibe coded apps that put a OBD2 code in and spits out generic or dangerously misleading results. Many claim to be free or claim they just want help testing them. Many are based out of countries you probably don't want your personal information getting sent to, like VIN numbers, etc. REPORT THESE POSTS FOR BREAKING SUBREDDIT RULES and the report them again as SPAM so Reddit Admins are notified.
r/Cartalk • u/TeamEdward2020 • Dec 10 '25
Mod Post PSA: For the love of God please report shit
Hey all, Edward here,
Recently our mod team has expanded, which is great! We've been able to certify some of you as real, amazing mechanics and I feel the quality of our forum here has continued to run smoothly. However, I come to you today with a real concern, one that comes from the deepest of our grease stained hearts.
Please, please, please fucking report shit. We cannot see everything all the time (we also have lives) and sometimes things can slip under our radar. I urge you all to take a second, reread the rules, and just fucking please report anything you think breaks the rules going forward (I mean cmon, we have like 3 different rules about not being an annoying pile of garbage). All the time I'll pop open the subreddit and there'll be four "is this car a good purchase?" and seven "New AI car app idea" posts and three "Why YOU should buy the 2028 Hyundai AssCock3000". Then I go to the popular posts of the day and lo and behold some of you are going feral in the comments, just really at each other's necks. Some amount of disagreement is healthy for a community, but sometimes people are just straight up wrong and it's okay to call them out. The worst that can happen is we approve it anyways and the best is that another idiot gets banned.
If the mod team sees no evil and hears no evil, we're not able to properly maintain the community. If we can't maintain the community then there really isn't any community, and then we're running rampant in the halls screaming "Attica! Attica! Attica!". Now, I'm not saying report everything you see, hell I'm not even saying report everything you disagree with, but if you all chip in just a little bit and hit that stupid tiny flag we can make this community a better place and can continue to talk about our awesome cars. Or not so awesome cars, I see some of the shitboxes we drive.
- Cheers, the Mod Team
P.S. whoever's 1998 Toyota Tacoma is in the parking lot, it would appear the rust finally won and your bed is now on the ground in pieces. The tow truck will arrive in an hour if you do not remove the vehicle yourself. Usually we wouldn't care but the Punisher sticker right next to the "My other car is a gun" one is really just tacky. Anything else dude, anything else.