# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=10 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [Puzzler - Too Good to be True - BOGUS!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-too-good-to-be-true-bogus/98338)
**Author:** [@jfren484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfren484)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-too-good-to-be-true-bogus/98338 "2017-01-10T06:13:43Z")
http://www.cartalk.com/content/too-good-be-true?answer The recent "Too Goo to be True" puzzler's answer is completely BOGUS! They say that the woman knew the car was from out of town because the radio presets were all … --- ## [Do we still submit puzzler answers in an attempt to win?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-we-still-submit-puzzler-answers-in-an-attempt-to-win/89092)
**Author:** [@jhodgins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhodgins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-we-still-submit-puzzler-answers-in-an-attempt-to-win/89092 "2016-11-28T20:14:33Z")
So, now that the show is not creating any new episodes, do we still need to submit puzzler answers? It seems that the puzzler answer and winner would be the same as the person the first time the show aired. Let me know… --- ## [Temperature Reverse Digits: Extended Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-reverse-digits-extended-puzzler/96141)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-reverse-digits-extended-puzzler/96141 "2016-11-16T20:29:50Z")
The question was about a temperature sign where a driver noticed the digits were exactly reversed, comparing deg C vs deg F. 28/82 & 16/61 (C/F) were the two answers. But those numbers are actually rounded to the n… --- ## [Calming an Aggressive Driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calming-an-aggressive-driver/70996)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calming-an-aggressive-driver/70996 "2016-10-25T21:30:36Z")
What do you do with a guy who turns into a human cross between Mario Andretti and Tony Soprano, when he gets behind the wheel? That was Joyce's conundrum on this week's show. (You can listen to the call right here.… --- ## [Dave from Bemidji](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dave-from-bemidji/75196)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dave-from-bemidji/75196 "2016-10-24T02:15:49Z")
I know the "Dave from Bemidji" segment they played today was an old one, but i had never heard it before. I did hear them on previous shows joking about "Dave from Bemidji," so I recognized this must have been that guy. … --- ## [Where are the photos from the show posted?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-the-photos-from-the-show-posted/96139)
**Author:** [@Kjm4422](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kjm4422)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-the-photos-from-the-show-posted/96139 "2016-10-18T01:51:09Z")
I often notice that Tom or Ray will tell a caller, 'send us some pictures of ...' Where they went, where they are or how some thing turned out. Is there somewhere I can see those pictures? Thanks. Km --- ## [Magnets and Stainless Steel Razor Blades](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magnets-and-stainless-steel-razor-blades/96087)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magnets-and-stainless-steel-razor-blades/96087 "2016-10-18T01:21:47Z")
On a recent show a caller said hubby had been scraping a sticker off the windshield & accidentally got a razor blade lost in the airbag area. The caller asked Ray for ideas how to retrieve it. Ray said to use a magnet… --- ## [Does the remote entry work better when pointed at your chin?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-remote-entry-work-better-when-pointed-at-your-chin/35390)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-remote-entry-work-better-when-pointed-at-your-chin/35390 "2016-10-16T00:14:49Z")
This week on Car Talk, do things work better when they're... pointed at your chin?! Okay, more specifically: Chris from Farmington, Michigan has a friend who insists that his remote entry will work from farther away, i… --- ## [Desperate times call for desperate fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperate-times-call-for-desperate-fluids/95935)
**Author:** [@SireEby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SireEby)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperate-times-call-for-desperate-fluids/95935 "2016-10-05T01:31:08Z")
Regarding urine in the radiator: Urine is actually, on average, neutral pH. In a pH balanced body. urine is slightly acid in the morning, (pH = 6.5 - 7.0) generally becoming more alkaline (pH = 7.5 - 8.0) by evening in… --- ## [Latest news from npr](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-news-from-npr/95928)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-news-from-npr/95928 "2016-10-05T01:07:41Z")
I turned on Car Talk this morning and received the news that the show was on it's last year of production. It will be ending on or about September 2017. They left it up in the air if the show would return as re-runs. I t… --- ## [Replace piston rings on an 87 Mazda w/blown head?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-piston-rings-on-an-87-mazda-w-blown-head/95861)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 10:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-piston-rings-on-an-87-mazda-w-blown-head/95861 "2016-09-28T10:39:06Z")
Musing on a recent show, a caller said he had an 87 Mazda with 190 k miles which had overheated and destroyed the head. He liked the car & wanted to keep it on the road if doing so made sense. He had already purchased… --- ## [Breakdown lanes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breakdown-lanes/61929)
**Author:** [@mmorrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmorrison)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2016, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breakdown-lanes/61929 "2016-09-18T23:40:00Z")
I was dismayed to hear one of you admit to zipping along in the breakdown lane the other day. (Imagine a mother saying, "I'm very disappointed in you," with that look on her face.) If there were someone actually in the b… --- ## [Vacation Puzzler - Medieval Tower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacation-puzzler-medieval-tower/95322)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacation-puzzler-medieval-tower/95322 "2016-09-07T19:34:08Z")
Quote from the solution: Now the medieval castles had spiral stairwells that when viewed from the bottom climbed the inside tower wall in a counter-clockwise direction. However, Mrs. Bottomfeeder’s stairs climbed the t… --- ## [Puzzler puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-puzzler/94998)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-puzzler/94998 "2016-08-28T18:13:23Z")
Something I just read (can't tell you what without spoiling the puzzle) reminded of an old cartalk puzzle: At an antique auction, one of the items that came up for sale was a child's sled. It was a hand-made sled, a wo… --- ## [What are some of your favorite Cartalk memories?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-of-your-favorite-cartalk-memories/94784)
**Author:** [@WhoSaidRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WhoSaidRick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-of-your-favorite-cartalk-memories/94784 "2016-08-28T01:47:51Z")
Most of us have made it to this forum because we are fans of the wonderful show Cartalk. I have listened to Cartalk for roughly 25 years and I have had alot of wonderful memories listening to Cartalk and I would like t… --- ## [Mismatched Paint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mismatched-paint/93744)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mismatched-paint/93744 "2016-08-15T12:27:32Z")
Hello! We recently had a nasty scratched repaired on our 2007 Acura TSX with 125k miles. I noticed today (guessing the lighting was just right) that there's what appears to be a bubble area around the scratch repair a… --- ## [The "Hungry Water" Theory](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-hungry-water-theory/67423)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-hungry-water-theory/67423 "2016-08-14T13:41:36Z")
Is distilled water better for your car's radiator than plain old tap water? That was the question Tom and Ray fielded this week from John in Columbus, Ohio, as he was trying to prolong the life of the new radiator in hi… --- ## [Bumper music](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-music/94306)
**Author:** [@WALLY155587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WALLY155587)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2016, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-music/94306 "2016-08-05T14:32:00Z")
What are the titles or sources of the music played in between segments during the show? --- ## [Is "The Show" live?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-show-live/94026)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-show-live/94026 "2016-07-25T02:16:05Z")
I thought the car Talk Radio Show ended several years ago when Click & Clack retired and what is being broadcast now are all repeat clips selected from the many years of accumulated material...So don't even think about t… --- ## [Once again, you've given your listeners B-O-O-O-G-U-S information--this time about Rain-X](https://community.cartalk.com/t/once-again-youve-given-your-listeners-b-o-o-o-g-u-s-information-this-time-about-rain-x/72530)
**Author:** [@pacocap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pacocap)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/once-again-youve-given-your-listeners-b-o-o-o-g-u-s-information-this-time-about-rain-x/72530 "2016-07-23T01:38:58Z")
I heard your uninformed comment about Rain-X a few weeks ago and am just getting around to commenting on it. You basically panned the product, saying it merely smeared your windshield. If you do a simple search about thi… --- ## [Puzzler: MAGNIFYING GLASS MYSTERY - Bogus!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-magnifying-glass-mystery-bogus/93670)
**Author:** [@jfren484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfren484)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-magnifying-glass-mystery-bogus/93670 "2016-07-07T04:06:40Z")
I disagree with the answer to this one. If you draw 2 lines on a paper, you didn't draw an angle. The angle is essentially the space in between the lines you drew, not anything you drew yourself. It's not like drawing a … --- ## [Episode 1624: Tulis, her Civic, and grinding brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/episode-1624-tulis-her-civic-and-grinding-brakes/93688)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/episode-1624-tulis-her-civic-and-grinding-brakes/93688 "2016-06-29T05:46:16Z")
Caller Tulis said her mechanic "sheared" the wheel bearings on her Civic to fix a grinding noise from the brake area.. But the noise later returned, at which the mechanic said he had already "sheared" the bearings as m… --- ## [Will Puzzler: Bo-o-o-o-gus Answer!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-puzzler-bo-o-o-o-gus-answer/93507)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-puzzler-bo-o-o-o-gus-answer/93507 "2016-06-27T19:41:10Z")
The answer given (wife gets 2/7, son gets 4/7, and daughter gets 1/7) would have the old man doing 3500 rpm in his grave. Clearly he would never agree to his daughter getting only 1/4 what his son got. The fair way would… --- ## [Podcast on Google Play Music](https://community.cartalk.com/t/podcast-on-google-play-music/93447)
**Author:** [@dlynch29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dlynch29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/podcast-on-google-play-music/93447 "2016-06-07T22:51:08Z")
Hey guys, I was wondering if anybody knew why the Car Talk podcast isn't on Google Play Music podcasts when lots of other NPR shows are already on there? Thanks for the great show and community! --- ## [Hang gliders and car springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hang-gliders-and-car-springs/93420)
**Author:** [@Ray\_from\_Indiana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray_from_Indiana)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2016, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hang-gliders-and-car-springs/93420 "2016-05-30T04:00:20Z")
Hi, On a recent show, y'all agreed with the caller that weight less than a grandmother on top of the car would not have been the reason for the demise of his springs. I beg to differ. His hang glider was collapsed ho… --- ## [Reasons to get a minivan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reasons-to-get-a-minivan/92573)
**Author:** [@Queen\_Di](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queen_Di)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2016, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reasons-to-get-a-minivan/92573 "2016-05-29T06:51:25Z")
Another reason the family expecting twins might want to consider the "soccer mom" minivan. While they can fit THEIR kids in to, say, a Volvo station wagon, they will soon enough join the age of carpooling. If you can't c… --- ## ['Car Talk' makes the editorial page of the 'Annals of Internal Medicine'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-makes-the-editorial-page-of-the-annals-of-internal-medicine/93364)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2016, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-makes-the-editorial-page-of-the-annals-of-internal-medicine/93364 "2016-05-23T22:04:40Z")
'When the Gold Standard Loses Its Luster, Perhaps It Is Time to Change Nomenclature' 'Annals of Internal Medicine' 17 May 2016, Vol 164, No. 10 pp 694-695 http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2504523 'Another way to… --- ## [Bumper/Paint Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-paint-help/92148)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-paint-help/92148 "2016-05-08T22:14:02Z")
Hey All, So, I managed to back into a snow bank today in a tight, poorly plowed parking lot. Still, it was my fault for not being more careful. Anyway, the car is an Acura TSX, and after hitting it, I stated driving … --- ## [Favorite words you loved to hear Tom and Ray say](https://community.cartalk.com/t/favorite-words-you-loved-to-hear-tom-and-ray-say/92321)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/favorite-words-you-loved-to-hear-tom-and-ray-say/92321 "2016-04-26T04:54:18Z")
I'll start - one that sticks out in my head that I loved to hear them say in their boston accent - "conduit" --- ## [Funny ad in latest Car Talk post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-ad-in-latest-car-talk-post/92843)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2016, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-ad-in-latest-car-talk-post/92843 "2016-04-01T03:47:02Z")
Just got a link to Car Talk’s article on convertibles. http://www.cartalk.com/blogs/bestride/there-are-only-27-convertibles-left-united-states-under-85k It has this ad for one of the first sunroofs (aftermarket). Besi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=9) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=11)