# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=15 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [The woman who moved from L.A. to Cleveland](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-woman-who-moved-from-l-a-to-cleveland/86103)
**Author:** [@TonyLima](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyLima)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-woman-who-moved-from-l-a-to-cleveland/86103 "2014-07-20T02:14:09Z")
She then complained Cleveland is boring. Reminded me of decades back when David Letterman called Johnny Carson (after the latter had retired to a hilltop near Malibu IIRC). Letterman: "How's it going?" Carson: "It'… --- ## [Ray, Here's your Chance to Own the Nicest 1987 Colt Vista Wagon in Existance!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-heres-your-chance-to-own-the-nicest-1987-colt-vista-wagon-in-existance/86106)
**Author:** [@Sven\_the\_Silver\_SAAB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sven_the_Silver_SAAB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2014, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-heres-your-chance-to-own-the-nicest-1987-colt-vista-wagon-in-existance/86106 "2014-07-20T00:05:43Z")
If Ray wants to go retro, he needs to act now. Check out this posting on Hooniverse: http://hooniverse.com/2014/07/19/weekend-edition-quick-hit-a-1987-dodge-colt-vista-wagon-with-only-53-miles-on-the-odometer/ Only $9… --- ## [Automotive-Related Song for Broadcast: "Three Mirrors"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-related-song-for-broadcast-three-mirrors/86016)
**Author:** [@JHaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JHaze)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2014, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-related-song-for-broadcast-three-mirrors/86016 "2014-07-15T03:42:30Z")
SF performing artist here, Love Car Talk - have listened for years (decades, haha?)! Releasing a new record in September and just occurred to me that this song might be a good fit for broadcast on the show. (Also em… --- ## [The caller who sang her problem to Click and Clack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-caller-who-sang-her-problem-to-click-and-clack/85993)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2014, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-caller-who-sang-her-problem-to-click-and-clack/85993 "2014-07-14T01:52:49Z")
Hi, all. Does anyone else remember the female caller who sang her problem, in original lyrics, to the guys? That was a great call, a fun event. I wonder if she ever got "discovered". --- ## [Tom's MIT friend and the pronunciation of "Magliozzi"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toms-mit-friend-and-the-pronunciation-of-magliozzi/85974)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2014, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toms-mit-friend-and-the-pronunciation-of-magliozzi/85974 "2014-07-13T05:41:39Z")
On a recent show Tom's friend from the MIT 4:15 club pronounced Magliozzi as "Mag-lee-oh-nee"; but that doesn't seem to be how Tom and Ray pronounce their name now. It's more like "Maw-yaht-zee" is how they pronounce it… --- ## [Retired or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/retired-or-not/85857)
**Author:** [@OMGT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OMGT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2014, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/retired-or-not/85857 "2014-07-13T04:04:04Z")
So, Tom and Ray retired in October 2012, right? Then how is it that their "this is NPR" reads are current? For example, during the episode that aired last week, Ray said something to the effect of, "And even though Luis … --- ## [What happened with the woman who was going to drive an old Datsun 510 from TX to MA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-with-the-woman-who-was-going-to-drive-an-old-datsun-510-from-tx-to-ma/85849)
**Author:** [@ExtraTall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ExtraTall)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-with-the-woman-who-was-going-to-drive-an-old-datsun-510-from-tx-to-ma/85849 "2014-07-09T10:46:00Z")
Did she make it without breakdown? Did Tom go & inspect the car? --- ## [Did they receive calls from all the continents?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-they-receive-calls-from-all-the-continents/85893)
**Author:** [@edo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-they-receive-calls-from-all-the-continents/85893 "2014-07-09T04:00:28Z")
I am writing a math book and have used a few puzzlers. I want to give readers some idea of how popular this show is. I remember hearing callers from Europe and Antarctica - also from outer space, but that doesn't count… --- ## [What was the name of the car parts supplier who sponsors the show?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-name-of-the-car-parts-supplier-who-sponsors-the-show/85861)
**Author:** [@pjstock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjstock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2014, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-name-of-the-car-parts-supplier-who-sponsors-the-show/85861 "2014-07-08T16:19:08Z")
I know there are millions of car parts suppliers, but I figured the one I heard touted on the show this weekend might be more reliable than some others. But I didn't have a pen and the name flashed by. Anyone recall it o… --- ## [Aspiring blind mechanic wants to learn with princess best friend to work on American Made cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aspiring-blind-mechanic-wants-to-learn-with-princess-best-friend-to-work-on-american-made-cars/85779)
**Author:** [@Patricia\_Walsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patricia_Walsh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aspiring-blind-mechanic-wants-to-learn-with-princess-best-friend-to-work-on-american-made-cars/85779 "2014-07-05T22:38:31Z")
I have been a huge fan of car talk and the Click and Clack brothers for years….. I believe you have never received an message like this before. I have always aspired to be mechanically competent. I am a blind woman w… --- ## [Afraid of snakes in cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/afraid-of-snakes-in-cars/85678)
**Author:** [@Paracca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paracca)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/afraid-of-snakes-in-cars/85678 "2014-06-30T03:11:58Z")
Here's another snake in car story...or, since this is from south Texas, snake in truck. We had had a big rain on the ranch. I got in my truck to see if I could make it to the settlement, and what did I find? No big deal,… --- ## [Replacing the Carburetor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-carburetor/85681)
**Author:** [@roebigd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roebigd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-carburetor/85681 "2014-06-28T20:20:39Z")
As an owner of an Automotive Repair Center I disagree with your answer to Hali the Librarian. Almost all quadrajets and 2bbls look the same but GM along with all of the other manufacturers used very specific spec's for e… --- ## [About to purchase a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-purchase-a-car/85576)
**Author:** [@UMIADE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UMIADE)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2014, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-purchase-a-car/85576 "2014-06-24T07:35:16Z")
Hi Folks, I am considering buying a manual transmission 2010 Mazda Mazda 3i Touring. The Carfax does not have anything besides the last maintainance done by the dealer. Is that reasonable, should I be worried? I did te… --- ## [4 Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-runner/85483)
**Author:** [@Bad\_4\_Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bad_4_Runner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-runner/85483 "2014-06-17T17:03:06Z")
We own a very nice 2001 Toyota 4 Runner. After sinking about $1600.00 into regular maintenance, we found out a few months later after taking it in for an unusual swaying in the rear end that the frame was cracked and rus… --- ## [Carole wants to take a used car to East Africa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carole-wants-to-take-a-used-car-to-east-africa/85444)
**Author:** [@skinnedknuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skinnedknuckles)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carole-wants-to-take-a-used-car-to-east-africa/85444 "2014-06-17T07:55:08Z")
I lived in Tanzania and Kenya for 7 years and was in charge of a fleet of cars. Here are some ideas. Get a diesel if possible. They are more economical to drive which is important considering the price of fuel and req… --- ## [Lady with the Jimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lady-with-the-jimmy/85434)
**Author:** [@Chugged](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chugged)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lady-with-the-jimmy/85434 "2014-06-14T19:58:59Z")
I have a 05 Colorado. It has the same revving sound when it's cold. It sounds like the fan, it lasts until it shifts to 2nd. Mine has done it since 2005. I recommend Led Zepplin to remediate this problem. Turn it up to 1… --- ## [Female caller about junker in front of house](https://community.cartalk.com/t/female-caller-about-junker-in-front-of-house/83484)
**Author:** [@pushing99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pushing99)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2014, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/female-caller-about-junker-in-front-of-house/83484 "2014-06-07T04:46:58Z")
I heard this call and it reminded me of an experience with a 68 Ford Falcon I had. I was living in New Jersey at the time and a friend gave me his old Ford Falcon. It was a rust bucket, with holes in the floor boards and… --- ## [90 Jetta Heater Core](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-jetta-heater-core/85259)
**Author:** [@86TD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/86TD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-jetta-heater-core/85259 "2014-06-02T06:04:16Z")
The Gal that has the faulty Heater Core in her '90 Jetta should check with her local Volkswagen dealer to see if there is a heater core recall for that model year. There was a recall issued back in the '90's that covered… --- ## [New job skills for Art History majors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-job-skills-for-art-history-majors/85220)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-job-skills-for-art-history-majors/85220 "2014-06-01T07:57:56Z")
I guess the new job skills taught to Art History majors must be "I'll make that a true daily double Alex." Julia Collins is an Art History major that has tied for the second most number of games won by a contestant on J… --- ## [Click and Clack's amazon.com Puzzler Wish List](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-and-clacks-amazon-com-puzzler-wish-list/85236)
**Author:** [@butterthief](https://community.cartalk.com/u/butterthief)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-and-clacks-amazon-com-puzzler-wish-list/85236 "2014-05-31T22:10:00Z")
Hi Guys, Last weekend, I had a funny idea to create an amazon.com wish list of Click and Clack's puzzler products (show #1421 - ripe melon // show #1420 - 54 cm Trek Road Bike). Here's a link to the start of the publ… --- ## [2005 Grand Am Charging system problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-grand-am-charging-system-problem/85166)
**Author:** [@Brad26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad26)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-grand-am-charging-system-problem/85166 "2014-05-31T18:49:19Z")
I replaced the battery and the alternator about 2 weeks ago. The new (rebuilt delco from autozone) lasted about 4 days. They replaced it. It started out at putting out 14.5 volts, and now is down to 13.3. They tested it … --- ## [Two String Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-string-puzzler/84624)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-string-puzzler/84624 "2014-05-27T03:44:34Z")
Congrats to Tom and Ray and the Car Talk staff for the Two-String Puzzler. I couldn't solve it. I did figure out how to get the string to burn for 1/2 hour, but couldn't figure out how to get 15 minutes. When Tom and … --- ## [Variable pressure gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/variable-pressure-gas-pedal/85152)
**Author:** [@JBanister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBanister)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2014, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/variable-pressure-gas-pedal/85152 "2014-05-26T07:34:57Z")
I heard a caller looking for a model of car with less pressure required for the gas pedal. Don't some Mercedes & electric vehicle models have the accelerator pedal operating just a variable resistor? In this case, I'd … --- ## [Chip from Somerville, NJ (Show #1420)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chip-from-somerville-nj-show-1420/85089)
**Author:** [@keithemill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keithemill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2014, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chip-from-somerville-nj-show-1420/85089 "2014-05-21T17:34:28Z")
Chip from Somerville, NJ was complaining about his neighbors running their car for a long time in the morning. He should just tell them that they're breaking the law. In NJ, it is illegal to idle a vehicle for more than … --- ## [Train Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/train-puzzler/85064)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/train-puzzler/85064 "2014-05-21T17:18:28Z")
I have no idea on this one. Since it is Saturday afternoon, I'll hear the answer tomorrow on the show probably. Still time to speculate though. My guess is that since I've never see a train without a caboose at the … --- ## [The guy wanting to tow Uhaul rom Dallas to Philadelphia should rent a truck and car trailer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-guy-wanting-to-tow-uhaul-rom-dallas-to-philadelphia-should-rent-a-truck-and-car-trailer/84964)
**Author:** [@Whereisthebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whereisthebus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-guy-wanting-to-tow-uhaul-rom-dallas-to-philadelphia-should-rent-a-truck-and-car-trailer/84964 "2014-05-14T06:41:56Z")
Rent a truck - I've always used Penske - and a trailer for your car. Then again, do you really need to go back to Phiiladelphia? Why not consider taking some time to see what might work out in Texas. It's a big state.… --- ## [Driving on the "wrong" side of the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-road/84811)
**Author:** [@pooches](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pooches)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-road/84811 "2014-05-04T10:18:11Z")
what I figured out when acting as the designated driver in Scotland is that you can stay aware of the center line and keep it on the drivers side and be in the correct lane. of course when you're making a turn it's still… --- ## [Driving in Ireland](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-ireland/84665)
**Author:** [@Diabolus\_Q\_Waterhous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diabolus_Q_Waterhous)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-ireland/84665 "2014-05-02T13:32:19Z")
Heard on 4/19 show. Man, wife, kids, mother-in-law, et.al, going to Ireland; will rent a van. He was concerned about driving on left side of road. He should be. Been there; done that. Suggestions: (1) RENT AN AUTOMATI… --- ## [Removing grease from mechanic's clothing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-grease-from-mechanics-clothing/84847)
**Author:** [@mistressdolittle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistressdolittle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-grease-from-mechanics-clothing/84847 "2014-05-02T05:26:23Z")
In my paper this past Sunday (4/27/14) Kenneth asked a question about removing automotive grease from clothing. By far, the best thing I have found to remove all automotive grease and grime from my clothing is water-less… --- ## [1980s 4wd Pickup on recent show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980s-4wd-pickup-on-recent-show/84791)
**Author:** [@1967Frenchy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1967Frenchy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980s-4wd-pickup-on-recent-show/84791 "2014-04-30T02:55:28Z")
In regards to a caller on a recent show with the singing Christmas dogs sound with the hubs locked. I have a 4wd pickup of similar vintage, different manufacturer, and it also makes this noise with the hubs locked…becaus… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=14) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=16)