# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=12 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [2007 Lincoln town car congressional](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car-congressional/90337)
**Author:** [@Hiswill63890](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hiswill63890)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car-congressional/90337 "2015-06-21T08:41:02Z")
Are the outside pilar lights between doors suppose to light up Please advise --- ## [Anyone notice how the weather syncs up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-notice-how-the-weather-syncs-up/90291)
**Author:** [@WSMIXXER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WSMIXXER)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-notice-how-the-weather-syncs-up/90291 "2015-06-16T23:38:28Z")
I am still saddened by Tom's passing, but I am grateful that The Best of Car Talk is on the air. Car Talk is the best way I know to start my Saturday. I wake up at 7am on a Saturday just to hear the show. When The Best o… --- ## [Show 1523: "Stump the Chumps" Caller Who Had No Heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-1523-stump-the-chumps-caller-who-had-no-heat/90238)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-1523-stump-the-chumps-caller-who-had-no-heat/90238 "2015-06-12T07:05:37Z")
Caller had replaced heater hoses, radiator hose, thermostat, water pump, verified the heater control flaps were working, still had no heat. Tom and Ray at the time said it must be air in the cooling system blocking flo… --- ## [AC PROBLEMS 2010 Rav 4 Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problems-2010-rav-4-toyota/90164)
**Author:** [@Bethann\_Lombardo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bethann_Lombardo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2015, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problems-2010-rav-4-toyota/90164 "2015-06-05T14:28:53Z")
Hi. I have a 2010 Toyota Rav 4 with Ac problem. 2 local repairs shops said it has Freon and no leaks. They can both manually turn it on with a scanner and think it could be electrical, the PCM or a display board, but tho… --- ## [Who are the two show host on here, since Tom passed away last Nov?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-are-the-two-show-host-on-here-since-tom-passed-away-last-nov/89256)
**Author:** [@chevylady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chevylady)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-are-the-two-show-host-on-here-since-tom-passed-away-last-nov/89256 "2015-05-31T17:51:35Z")
I never knew about this show til my RTF teacher said ok class I want you to do a comparison on non commercial radio verses commercial radio. I think this show is awesome, but I wish I knew who the men are that are speaki… --- ## [Women's Pant Size Zero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/womens-pant-size-zero/89005)
**Author:** [@Pharmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pharmer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/womens-pant-size-zero/89005 "2015-05-28T19:40:41Z")
Does anyone remember a car talk show where during the introduction they get side-tracked talking about men's and women's pant sizes. Essentially the discussion was that a size 30 pant size will vary from store to store… --- ## [Vent Windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vent-windows/89958)
**Author:** [@wmd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wmd)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vent-windows/89958 "2015-05-21T11:09:30Z")
Concerning your recent article about vent windows on older cars without air conditioning. In the late 60's, it appeared to me that the primary purpose of the vent window was to discharge cigarette smoke while driving. Pr… --- ## [Bigger tires and gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bigger-tires-and-gas-mileage/88967)
**Author:** [@robin7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robin7)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 9:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bigger-tires-and-gas-mileage/88967 "2015-05-05T09:01:45Z")
About the woman whose husband wants to put bigger tires on the car for better gas mileage...wouldn't the bigger tires rub on the car when they turn a corner? And also, wouldn't the extra weight of the tires and rims canc… --- ## [Ed Needs an Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ed-needs-an-engine/89012)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ed-needs-an-engine/89012 "2015-05-05T06:57:20Z")
This week on The Best of Car Talk, we heard from Ed in Pennsylvania who’s choosing between two engines. Big deal, right? Except that this engine is going in... A PLANE. Which Ed is building. From scratch. In his garag… --- ## [Post-Storm Parking Ethics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-storm-parking-ethics/89224)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-storm-parking-ethics/89224 "2015-05-05T06:48:41Z")
Catch the show this weekend? To save or not to save? That was the subject of a dispute between Chris and her husband. (You can listen to the call right here.) She’s talking about post-snow-storm parking ethics -- the… --- ## [Differ with puzzler answer of 4/25/15](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differ-with-puzzler-answer-of-4-25-15/89812)
**Author:** [@researcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/researcher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differ-with-puzzler-answer-of-4-25-15/89812 "2015-05-03T03:15:44Z")
The answer to the puzzler of "why did sailor's often have patches over one eye?" was because of taking celestial sightings of the sun for navigational purposes. As I remember the operation of the Sextant, the lower l… --- ## [Not the best response](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-the-best-response/89218)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-the-best-response/89218 "2015-04-20T10:40:44Z")
This cartoon is a bit extreme, but it does lead to a chuckle or two. --- ## [1993 chevy corvette lt1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevy-corvette-lt1/89625)
**Author:** [@vette4156](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vette4156)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2015, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevy-corvette-lt1/89625 "2015-04-12T07:46:57Z")
engine is missing at idle, changed plugs,wires --- ## [1993 Geo Prizm has non-interference engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-geo-prizm-has-non-interference-engine/89535)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2015, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-geo-prizm-has-non-interference-engine/89535 "2015-04-09T04:48:51Z")
On this week's show, a call came in from Julia. Something Ray said confused me. "Juliette’s car (1993 Geo Prizm) has 233,498 miles on it, and as far as she knows, still has the original timing belt and clutch. She’s … --- ## [BMW recalls 2,000 convertibles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-recalls-2-000-convertibles/89576)
**Author:** [@stephnicole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephnicole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-recalls-2-000-convertibles/89576 "2015-04-07T08:17:23Z")
Due to a problem with the airbags, BMW has issued a recall for their model 4 Series convertibles. In all, 2,067 vehicles are affected by the recall. They include the 428i, 428i xDrive, 435i and 435i xDrive convertibles o… --- ## [New Puzzlers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-puzzlers/89461)
**Author:** [@Wolfpack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfpack)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2015, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-puzzlers/89461 "2015-03-29T07:07:39Z")
Are the current puzzlers still listed in the archive section of the puzzlers? Or, are they deleting them from the archive as they are replayed each week? I know they are not new!!! --- ## [Dana's stump the chumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/danas-stump-the-chumps/89341)
**Author:** [@twj2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twj2000)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/danas-stump-the-chumps/89341 "2015-03-22T00:38:32Z")
As much as I like the idea of floating the chunk of wall out with mercury I think there are at least two car related problems with the idea. One, if it fully filled the trunk it would weigh about 12000 lbs. Two, it wou… --- ## [Puzzler: Pill Popping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-pill-popping/89252)
**Author:** [@emilfriedman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emilfriedman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-pill-popping/89252 "2015-03-10T07:38:41Z")
The question and answer ignored that fact that all pharmaceutical pills are required to be distinguishable. If the pills in Bottle A look exactly like those in Bottle B then the pharmacist made a mistake. If this is th… --- ## [Car Will Not Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start/89214)
**Author:** [@Nissan05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nissan05)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2015, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start/89214 "2015-03-08T12:35:12Z")
I have a 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL. The car was running fine yesterday. This morning, my sister went to crank it up and both the tcs and abs light came on. The car would sometimes go forward and sometimes go backward. Sh… --- ## [Not getting Mad Hatter puzzler answer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-getting-mad-hatter-puzzler-answer/88970)
**Author:** [@MrUnSmiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrUnSmiley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-getting-mad-hatter-puzzler-answer/88970 "2015-03-03T16:42:36Z")
Just wondering if there is anyone else not quite getting the answer to Mad Hatter puzzler. We were told all the wiseguys raised their hands when the king said: “If you can see a red hat, raise your hand.” Of course tha… --- ## [Anybody else having a problem with the mp3 podcast for show #1505: My Brother the Idiot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-else-having-a-problem-with-the-mp3-podcast-for-show-1505-my-brother-the-idiot/88960)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-else-having-a-problem-with-the-mp3-podcast-for-show-1505-my-brother-the-idiot/88960 "2015-02-11T06:49:04Z")
For some reason this particular mp3 file is confusing my usb-mp3-player to no end. The symptoms are, first, when the show ends there are several minutes of no sound before the next podcast starts. And, second, if I try… --- ## [Snow tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/88895)
**Author:** [@cody1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cody1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/88895 "2015-02-02T17:56:52Z")
I have a box truck I use to make deliveries and need work regardless of the amount of course within reason. My question is can I put one set of snows on the back with all season tires as I have dual tires in the back. … --- ## [R.I.P. Tom Magliozzi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-i-p-tom-magliozzi/87947)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-i-p-tom-magliozzi/87947 "2015-01-31T17:15:39Z")
I felt it appropriate to offer my best to Tom Magliozzi's family. Tom passed away today, Monday, November 3, 2014 at the age of 77. The industry he and Ray founded, including this very site, have brought joy and help to … --- ## [I am confused about the click-clack brothers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-confused-about-the-click-clack-brothers/88765)
**Author:** [@ctransj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ctransj)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-confused-about-the-click-clack-brothers/88765 "2015-01-27T06:02:00Z")
Tom is gone but I still hear two brothers talk so I am so confused. BTW, I really love the show although I am not a car guy. thx. --- ## ["Underdesigned" Brakes Likely Causing Problem (Newspaper Column)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underdesigned-brakes-likely-causing-problem-newspaper-column/88726)
**Author:** [@glasspilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glasspilot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underdesigned-brakes-likely-causing-problem-newspaper-column/88726 "2015-01-27T05:04:16Z")
I love to read Car Talk in my local newspaper on Saturday. Today's article was titled "Underdesigned" Brakes Likely Causing Problem. In it Ray explains many reasons why the rear brake pads are wearing thin way too fas… --- ## [It don't matter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-dont-matter/88751)
**Author:** [@Xanthus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xanthus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2015, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-dont-matter/88751 "2015-01-21T18:52:11Z")
It was such a blow to hear about Tom. But please keep running the show. I'm 72 and severely dependent (addicted to the show). Doesn't have to be current. I can listen to the same show over and over, it still has the sam… --- ## [Did Max's dog get a home?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-maxs-dog-get-a-home/88520)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2015, 9:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-maxs-dog-get-a-home/88520 "2015-01-18T09:16:19Z")
Wondering, did Max's mistakenly-purchased miniature schnauzer eventually get a good home? Hope so. --- ## [Tom's first radio appearance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toms-first-radio-appearance/88693)
**Author:** [@Baltch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Baltch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2015, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toms-first-radio-appearance/88693 "2015-01-16T19:47:58Z")
Does anyone know if there's a digital copy of Tom's first radio appearance? Would love to hear it! If it's part of a collection I'll gladly buy it! --- ## [SiriusXM no longer broadcasting Car Talk in mornings or evenings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/siriusxm-no-longer-broadcasting-car-talk-in-mornings-or-evenings/88690)
**Author:** [@joe\_z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe_z)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/siriusxm-no-longer-broadcasting-car-talk-in-mornings-or-evenings/88690 "2015-01-15T21:17:06Z")
Really disappointing...love the show in the morning on the way to work and at night when going to bed... now its gone except for 5am-6am !!! ridiculous... complain to Sirius XM tell them we want it back !!! --- ## [Any chance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-chance/88621)
**Author:** [@califcamper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/califcamper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-chance/88621 "2015-01-15T07:10:40Z")
Wanted to throw out the idea to anyone and perhaps get it back to Ray. First, as Im sure a lot of listeners have found over the years that this show was more than just a radio show, it was a part of our lives that made… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=11) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=13)