# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=17 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [Wicked Haircut Letter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wicked-haircut-letter/83620)
**Author:** [@Geo-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geo-2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2014, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wicked-haircut-letter/83620 "2014-02-12T06:59:11Z")
Has anyone come across a viewer letter (read on the air) that retold a story about a driver who would get an urge for a "haircut" every time he drank a bottle of a certain beverage(don't remember which one). I could not … --- ## [Mustang differential](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-differential/83608)
**Author:** [@RickNY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickNY)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-differential/83608 "2014-02-09T07:05:52Z")
The young lady from State College PA who called about her "ex-boyfriend's" (or should be) Mustang got (unusually) correct advice from you two. Yes, you described the operation of a differential, and how it would leave t… --- ## [Digital Information Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-information-module/83569)
**Author:** [@Garyhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garyhart)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2014, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-information-module/83569 "2014-02-07T03:31:37Z")
I recently replaced the DIM (digital information module) on my 2003 Volvo XC70 Cross Country at 113500 miles. As you know the DIM has a message window that posts MPG, Average Speed, Miles left to and empty tank, etc. The… --- ## [You already knew the answer, but what's the solution?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-already-knew-the-answer-but-whats-the-solution/83281)
**Author:** [@Proto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Proto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-already-knew-the-answer-but-whats-the-solution/83281 "2014-02-06T05:55:35Z")
On the Jan 18, 2014 show, a man called in to complain that his Explorer's heater wasn't working well during the recent winter storm. I believe it was Ray who knew the answer before the caller finished his question. Just … --- ## [Re: The Miata in the Snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-the-miata-in-the-snow/83345)
**Author:** [@strickerj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/strickerj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-the-miata-in-the-snow/83345 "2014-02-05T01:39:04Z")
I was intrigued by the caller who complained her Miata was terrible in the snow, since I was in a similar situation. I've got a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (which comes with 255/75R17 BFGoodrich Mud Terrain tires stock - … --- ## [This weeks (02/01/14) Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-weeks-02-01-14-puzzler/83505)
**Author:** [@TDC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TDC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2014, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-weeks-02-01-14-puzzler/83505 "2014-02-03T01:29:29Z")
The last puzzler about the desert nomad brothers was so-so, but I think they could have found a Bedouin... #B' \] --- ## [Stop and Smell the Tailpipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-and-smell-the-tailpipe/82687)
**Author:** [@jonjoy1999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonjoy1999)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-and-smell-the-tailpipe/82687 "2014-01-30T01:20:50Z")
In the last segment of this week's Car Talk, Tom and Ray discounted the possibility of exhaust gases being pushed forward into the cabin from the trunk area of a vehicle while the vehicle was accelerating, presumably bec… --- ## [Water in trunk from weak taillight gasket seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-trunk-from-weak-taillight-gasket-seal/83363)
**Author:** [@ndemb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ndemb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-trunk-from-weak-taillight-gasket-seal/83363 "2014-01-26T19:28:33Z")
I seemingly found another way water gets into the trunk. I concluded that the water runs down the channel around the top of the trunk toward the rear and then must run past or over the taillight. That is where it seeps… --- ## [Oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval/83226)
**Author:** [@TDI\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TDI_guy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval/83226 "2014-01-23T20:56:07Z")
On the most recent show, a caller (I think her name was Melanie) called in regarding her oil loss problems. While the hosts were absolutely correct about the situation with her car, specifically engine damage due to low… --- ## [Reruns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reruns/82974)
**Author:** [@phk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reruns/82974 "2014-01-23T05:47:07Z")
Obviously the show is now in reruns on NPR. How can I know when the episode originally ran? When somebody is asking for advice on a problem with their 1954 Studebaker, it would really be helpful to know if you were ans… --- ## [Now it's a worry to drive a rear-wheel drive car in the winter? Good grief!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-its-a-worry-to-drive-a-rear-wheel-drive-car-in-the-winter-good-grief/83095)
**Author:** [@Whereisthebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whereisthebus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-its-a-worry-to-drive-a-rear-wheel-drive-car-in-the-winter-good-grief/83095 "2014-01-22T23:18:15Z")
What's going on? Idiotic enough that a caller from Bearsville, a tiny tiny burg, ragged the local mechanic, (let's hope she has no breakdowns in near that garage, but even Los Brothers refererred to rear-wheel drive as … --- ## [Drafting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drafting/83215)
**Author:** [@Rolfie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rolfie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drafting/83215 "2014-01-18T22:55:19Z")
I heard the question about cars drafting. Basically what happens is the first car creates turbulence and a car following closely would have less drag due to driving through the turbulence. There is nothing 'pulling' on… --- ## [No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/83099)
**Author:** [@wybirdhunter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wybirdhunter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/83099 "2014-01-15T11:10:18Z")
My 2008 avenger is not getting serculaiton through heater core unless rpm are above 2000 thus while ideling there is no heat just blows cold air. cheked heater core for blockage there are no blockage, water pump maybe ca… --- ## [Moisture when heater goes on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-when-heater-goes-on/83054)
**Author:** [@rgallucci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rgallucci)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2014, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-when-heater-goes-on/83054 "2014-01-10T04:36:22Z")
When the heater on my 2004 Chrysler 300M turns on the inside windows fog up. Once the car is warmed up and the heater is blowing hot air the defoggers will work to eliminate the fogging. It just started doing this this… --- ## [Bad wine, clean windshield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wine-clean-windshield/83002)
**Author:** [@pesho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pesho)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wine-clean-windshield/83002 "2014-01-06T06:07:40Z")
Here is an approach for dealing with the gift of bad wine. First ask if the wine contains any preservatives (sulfites, sodium benzoate). If the answer is "yes" return the wine on the premise that these give you a headach… --- ## [5th gear popping out fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5th-gear-popping-out-fix/82982)
**Author:** [@Vlad\_V](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vlad_V)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5th-gear-popping-out-fix/82982 "2014-01-05T08:34:43Z")
Just overheard the story on the show, where some lady's car (apparently, Honda with manual transmission) is unable to hold 5th gear. I completely agree with car guys conclusion, that synchro is bad. However, years ago I … --- ## [Under water driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/under-water-driving/82664)
**Author:** [@Joe1560](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe1560)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/under-water-driving/82664 "2014-01-04T04:57:31Z")
I work at a car dealership in Lexington, KY. This is for the person who called in about the 2 to 3 feet of water that runs over a road he uses. There is an option on a Wrangler that encases the engine and has a snorkel a… --- ## [Transmission shop is off the hook](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shop-is-off-the-hook/82859)
**Author:** [@runningman48103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/runningman48103)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2013, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shop-is-off-the-hook/82859 "2013-12-28T21:44:18Z")
In a show a just listened to, after having his transmission repaired, a gentleman lost his fan and Tom and Ray gave the repair shop a by as they couldn't have caused the problem; I completely disagree. Ever lowered the b… --- ## [My wife's first horse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-wifes-first-horse/82814)
**Author:** [@hanscarcrazy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hanscarcrazy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2013, 8:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-wifes-first-horse/82814 "2013-12-25T08:01:35Z")
Today, with gladness I found myself confirmed that I am not alone in this world. The idea that another man is surprised with his wife's horse ownership encouraged me, that help and a bright future is on the way. Now a… --- ## [Check Engine LIght in 2001 VW Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-in-2001-vw-jetta/82727)
**Author:** [@dmar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-in-2001-vw-jetta/82727 "2013-12-22T20:24:18Z")
The Jetta has 120,000 miles. The check engine light stays on. I checked with the garage where I have work done for all 3 of our cars. They informed me that the catalytic converter needs to be replaced so that the check … --- ## [Vacuum cleaner/oil drain plug puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-cleaner-oil-drain-plug-puzzler/82697)
**Author:** [@ndemb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ndemb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-cleaner-oil-drain-plug-puzzler/82697 "2013-12-19T22:03:09Z")
I have a story related to the puzzler where the vacuum cleaner draws suction on the crankcase through the oil fill opening so that the drain plug can be removed without the oil coming out. I did this a few years ago af… --- ## [How to Pronouce "Magliozzi"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-pronouce-magliozzi/82728)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-pronouce-magliozzi/82728 "2013-12-19T00:17:06Z")
Tom and Ray don't pronounce their last name like it is spelled it seems. If pronounced by spelling, it would be something like Mag-lee-aw-zee, right?. But when I hear them say it, I can't really understand exactly wha… --- ## [Meaning of "Santa Fe"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meaning-of-santa-fe/82566)
**Author:** [@Magreve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magreve)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meaning-of-santa-fe/82566 "2013-12-08T11:11:40Z")
Really annoyed me on the show today, WNYC-93.9 / NYC area. I think the meaning of Sante Fe is "Holy Faith" or "Holy the Faith" ... San / Sante / Santa is usually translated as saint or holy ... and "Fe" is faith, as in… --- ## [Read this if you want a Hint for Bee and Train Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/read-this-if-you-want-a-hint-for-bee-and-train-puzzler/82415)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2013, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/read-this-if-you-want-a-hint-for-bee-and-train-puzzler/82415 "2013-12-04T09:40:38Z")
The best puzzlers, the great ones, in my opinion, require the puzzle-solver to develop some key insight into the situation, and with that insight, nothing else, at least nothing complicated, is needed to figure out the… --- ## [Spinning speedometers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spinning-speedometers/82458)
**Author:** [@jarmen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jarmen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spinning-speedometers/82458 "2013-12-01T03:52:55Z")
I was just listening to the show (which one? I haven't a clue; I never hear the show ID #s), specifically the call from Amy in Indiana whose '95 Ford Escort has a spinning speedometer that is driving her crazy. I had the… --- ## [Stump the Chumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stump-the-chumps/82358)
**Author:** [@jhwaaser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhwaaser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stump-the-chumps/82358 "2013-11-23T21:45:18Z")
Please bring back Alex, with the Datsun pickup, whose mechanic told him he had dropped a valve. I had a 720 that broke two cams. If that head warps, the cam tower bosses are at uneven heights, and the cam literally flexe… --- ## [Last week's Puzzler with the Australian family](https://community.cartalk.com/t/last-weeks-puzzler-with-the-australian-family/82188)
**Author:** [@jarmen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jarmen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/last-weeks-puzzler-with-the-australian-family/82188 "2013-11-22T05:56:00Z")
Your son made a lucky guess: that family could have been from New Zealand or South Africa or a number of other places that have left-hand drive. (Probably not Great Britain or Ireland, though--the sun-tan in winter rules… --- ## [Parlez vous français?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parlez-vous-francais/82268)
**Author:** [@Mechaniker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechaniker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parlez-vous-francais/82268 "2013-11-18T21:18:02Z")
The following is from an entrance exam to a French technical institute: "What is the missing letter in the following sequence: 7(S), 11(O), 15(Q), 20(V), 30(\_) ?" The answer is "T". Why? Hint: the question is from … --- ## [Railroads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/railroads/82265)
**Author:** [@ethaldred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethaldred)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/railroads/82265 "2013-11-16T23:52:35Z")
This message is directed to Thomas "Train Boy" Magliozzi. I heard your recent mention of traveling by railroad. It was very courageous of you (and, perhaps masochistic) to experience American passenger railroads. I r… --- ## [Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating/82214)
**Author:** [@Sooner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sooner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2013, 9:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating/82214 "2013-11-15T09:44:39Z")
My car overheats almost to the red line on the thermstat. Then cools down and does fine as long as you are on the highway. Then when you slow down it starts to get warm again. As it starts to over heat when you slow d… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=16) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=18)