# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=18 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [Clutch at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-at-stop/78538)
**Author:** [@Lucky\_Melanio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucky_Melanio)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-at-stop/78538 "2013-11-13T04:53:39Z")
In the 1970s, when I attended my first traffic school for a traffic ticket, I recall the instructor saying it was safer, when stopped at a stoplight, to be in neutral with your foot on the brake - in case someone hit you… --- ## [World Series Reference](https://community.cartalk.com/t/world-series-reference/82062)
**Author:** [@PDilly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PDilly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/world-series-reference/82062 "2013-11-11T05:05:44Z")
How did Ray reference David Ortiz's World Series trophy in today's show? Are they still recording those little segments? --- ## [Strapping a 50 gallon drum on the roof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strapping-a-50-gallon-drum-on-the-roof/81985)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strapping-a-50-gallon-drum-on-the-roof/81985 "2013-11-08T20:14:47Z")
Tom and Ray sometimes joke that the "solution" to the caller's problem is to strap a 50 gallon drum on top of the roof. Like if the caller is loosing brake fluid, power steering fluid, oil, etc., then the 50 gallon dru… --- ## [Paging Physicists, Bubbas... and everyone in between](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paging-physicists-bubbas-and-everyone-in-between/81533)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paging-physicists-bubbas-and-everyone-in-between/81533 "2013-11-01T17:15:11Z")
This week on Car Talk, Tom and Ray pondered one of rural America's great head-scratchers: How best to drive on an unpaved, washboarded dirt road? That is, those country roads that feature annoying cross-wise ruts. \[Wa… --- ## [Gas driving Strategy for hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-driving-strategy-for-hills/81104)
**Author:** [@DrCrispy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrCrispy)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-driving-strategy-for-hills/81104 "2013-10-25T06:35:55Z")
Consider a path formed along a two mile flat stretch of road at sea level followed by a 6% grade that rises 300 feet above sea level, followed by a 1% grade that takes you back down to sea level, followed by a two mile … --- ## [Archived show killing a RAT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/archived-show-killing-a-rat/81345)
**Author:** [@Mich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/archived-show-killing-a-rat/81345 "2013-10-25T03:09:35Z")
Apparently I am listening to an archived show, 'cause when I called in, they said THIS IS AN ARCHIVED SHOW! About a guy killing a rat in the car by putting a hose from the tailpipe into the window! Then you guys went on … --- ## [Puzzler about the man, the wife, and the empty can of brake fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-about-the-man-the-wife-and-the-empty-can-of-brake-fluid/81903)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-about-the-man-the-wife-and-the-empty-can-of-brake-fluid/81903 "2013-10-24T17:09:28Z")
The puzzler is about a car that idles rough at times. Turns out it was leaking brake fluid. The guys said something which surprised me. Maybe I misunderstood. But what I think I heard -- as part of the explanation of… --- ## [2001 Caravan - What is worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-caravan-what-is-worth-it/81813)
**Author:** [@TeacherwithaVan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TeacherwithaVan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-caravan-what-is-worth-it/81813 "2013-10-24T07:40:35Z")
After being rear ended, totaling my Chevy Cavalier, I had to scramble to find a car with my limited funds, and a 1991 ($400) Dodge Caravan fell into my lap. It has 116,000 miles, the fluids need to be checked before I dr… --- ## [Live shows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-shows/81572)
**Author:** [@Kirk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kirk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-shows/81572 "2013-10-20T17:42:45Z")
are we losing my favorite show --- ## [How to remove a GPS or Tracking device](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-a-gps-or-tracking-device/81159)
**Author:** [@Speedaway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Speedaway)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-a-gps-or-tracking-device/81159 "2013-10-18T14:14:35Z")
I have a Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS 2004 and it has a GPS or some kind of tracking device on the passager front side. It came that way and the deal acts like they cannot find it. From time to time it will make a loud beepin… --- ## [Tailgate up or down?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailgate-up-or-down/80828)
**Author:** [@RickNY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickNY)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2013, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailgate-up-or-down/80828 "2013-10-13T07:48:50Z")
When the caller asked whether a pickup's tailgate up or down gives better fuel mileage, Tom and Ray didn't hesitate to state that tailgate down is best. The so-called "reasoning" in Tom's words were with tailgate up "yo… --- ## [2001 Dodge Durango Over heating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-over-heating/81678)
**Author:** [@willallwaysbe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willallwaysbe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-over-heating/81678 "2013-10-09T08:04:35Z")
2001 Dodge Durango start over heating all of a sudden it has 177000 miles. Took it to auto mechanic had system flushed and pressure tested, replaced Radiator,Thermostat, Radiator Cap,Fan clutch,Coolant Temperature sensor… --- ## [Have tom and ray retired?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-tom-and-ray-retired/79820)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2013, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-tom-and-ray-retired/79820 "2013-10-09T05:59:21Z")
have tom and ray retired? Noooooooooo! --- ## [Clarification about shows currently being broadcast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clarification-about-shows-currently-being-broadcast/81584)
**Author:** [@aaron1948](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aaron1948)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clarification-about-shows-currently-being-broadcast/81584 "2013-10-06T03:05:45Z")
I'm perplexed. If Tom and Ray are retired, and the shows are recorded past shows, or an edited version of several shows, why is the phone number still being given out? Shouldn't each show have an opening message somethin… --- ## [Puzzler about buttons and spies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-about-buttons-and-spies/81640)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-about-buttons-and-spies/81640 "2013-10-05T05:16:27Z")
I'm going to take a guess since it is Thursday. SPOILER ... page down to see my ideas X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X XX SPOILER -- READ NO FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO ENGAGE IN PREMATURE … --- ## [What's wrong with the stop/turn signal on my 1999 F350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-the-stop-turn-signal-on-my-1999-f350/81500)
**Author:** [@Yumin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yumin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-the-stop-turn-signal-on-my-1999-f350/81500 "2013-10-04T06:20:21Z")
I have a 1990 F350 super duty truck, the rear stop/turn light doesn’t work. It has voltage, light bulb and connector are new and connection is good, is some thing else I need check? --- ## [Cloud of smoke from transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cloud-of-smoke-from-transmission/81259)
**Author:** [@Rits](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rits)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cloud-of-smoke-from-transmission/81259 "2013-09-29T06:13:05Z")
In the show the guy was pulling a trailer up a long grade and saw a cloud of white smoke behind him. He stopped and found he was low on tranny fluid, he refilled it and said that since then it has been ok and he has not … --- ## [Car talk is not on air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-is-not-on-air/81431)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-is-not-on-air/81431 "2013-09-21T19:24:08Z")
why isnt car talk on the air right now? --- ## [Suggestion for S the C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-for-s-the-c/81342)
**Author:** [@gscratch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gscratch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-for-s-the-c/81342 "2013-09-14T19:40:10Z")
so, I just heard the story of the woman who gave birth at the Dodge dealer, who now wants a new car. The Brothers jokingly suggested that she go to that dealer and ask for a new car. This is great idea. This dealer an… --- ## [Horns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horns/81189)
**Author:** [@Dave\_R](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave_R)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horns/81189 "2013-09-10T01:23:29Z")
You were ranting against extra-loud after-market horns on your last show. I must respectfully disagree. Most of my driving career I have driven small, fuel-efficient cars. I always add an extra-loud horn when these vehic… --- ## [Tights versus pantyhose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tights-versus-pantyhose/81249)
**Author:** [@5445417](https://community.cartalk.com/u/5445417)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tights-versus-pantyhose/81249 "2013-09-08T02:18:36Z")
Today's show had a fellow that replaced his serpentine belt with a pair of his daughters tights. The car in question was a 99 Buick. He looped them from the crank pulley to the water pump. Bad Idea ! The water pump on … --- ## [14 year old on 8/24/13 show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/14-year-old-on-8-24-13-show/81057)
**Author:** [@jiminnj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jiminnj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/14-year-old-on-8-24-13-show/81057 "2013-09-04T23:48:08Z")
Hey guys ... I think you totally missed the point of the question from Matt, the 14 year old who called in at the end of the 8/24 show ... he was trying to get spots off the windows and mirrors that had apparently perman… --- ## [Water Spot on glass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-spot-on-glass/81049)
**Author:** [@Rayyardy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rayyardy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-spot-on-glass/81049 "2013-08-28T02:21:51Z")
In todays show a young man asked how to get rid if spots on the windshield and driving mirrors. While you answer was funny it did not really help him. This question was asked about 5 years ago and the answer then, from a… --- ## [Attack of wildlife on Mini](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attack-of-wildlife-on-mini/80719)
**Author:** [@212arts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/212arts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attack-of-wildlife-on-mini/80719 "2013-08-25T05:21:48Z")
I would like to chat on the show about my wildlife problems regarding my Mini Cooper. I live in Saline, Michigan in a farmhouse along the Saline River. Last year a murder of crows set up a community across the river. … --- ## [Steering a bicycle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-a-bicycle/80947)
**Author:** [@David\_L](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_L)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-a-bicycle/80947 "2013-08-24T01:35:30Z")
Months ago, there was a thread about a bicycle puzzler. It was about steering a bicycvle without leaning. I was reminded of it when I recently rode a adult tricycle. One of my clients recently got a Schwinn three-wheel b… --- ## [Leslie's husband doesn't like the way she parks: Husband may have a point](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leslies-husband-doesnt-like-the-way-she-parks-husband-may-have-a-point/80957)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leslies-husband-doesnt-like-the-way-she-parks-husband-may-have-a-point/80957 "2013-08-20T19:40:23Z")
Last week's show, Leslie w/a Honda Accord, she says her husband doesn’t like the way she parks. She doesn’t straighten the steering wheel, and he says this throws the car out of alignment, and “puts strain on joint conne… --- ## [Fixing a car with oatmeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-car-with-oatmeal/80920)
**Author:** [@danr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-car-with-oatmeal/80920 "2013-08-16T02:52:46Z")
After listening to a recent podcast that included a caller asking about fixing his car with oatmeal, I saw this old Hints For Happy Motoring sign at the Larz Anderson auto museum. Note the third item on the list. \[image… --- ## [71 911 To bare or not to bare that is the question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/71-911-to-bare-or-not-to-bare-that-is-the-question/77015)
**Author:** [@Maluminse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maluminse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/71-911-to-bare-or-not-to-bare-that-is-the-question/77015 "2013-08-11T01:38:18Z")
I have a 71 911. I blew the engine in 91. Its been in a garage since. I was doing about 55mph. I looked down and both the oil sump and the oil pressure were a big fat 0!! I turned it off immediately and coasted into a ga… --- ## [Have people called CarTalk from all the continents?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-people-called-cartalk-from-all-the-continents/80572)
**Author:** [@edo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-people-called-cartalk-from-all-the-continents/80572 "2013-08-08T18:06:21Z")
I recall hearing a call from Europe (Italy I believe) and Antarctica - also from outer space. Have people called from all the others: South America, Asia, Africa, Australia? (I'm writing a book on MATLAB, a computer lang… --- ## ["Ha! We're back."](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ha-were-back/80684)
**Author:** [@Weed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Weed)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ha-were-back/80684 "2013-08-06T16:09:09Z")
Ray always comes back on air about mid-show with this remark. It's the "Ha!" that I'm curious about. Anyone know the background on this? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=17) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=19)