# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=19 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [Buffalo Wings Puzzler solution seems more algebra-complicated than necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buffalo-wings-puzzler-solution-seems-more-algebra-complicated-than-necessary/80231)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buffalo-wings-puzzler-solution-seems-more-algebra-complicated-than-necessary/80231 "2013-07-30T02:31:06Z")
Ok, I admit it, I have a tendencery to fall asleep during Car Talk. Not complaining, just stating the facts. I find the show relaxing I guess. So I may not have heard the solution to the "Car Talk staff eats Buffalo… --- ## [Break music - pink cadillac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-music-pink-cadillac/80574)
**Author:** [@PINK\_CADILLAC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PINK_CADILLAC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-music-pink-cadillac/80574 "2013-07-28T18:25:32Z")
Does anyone know where I can get the break music/lyrics/recording of "Pink Cadillac" used in an archive show broadcast today (Sat., 7/27/13 on WNED,Buffalo)? It is a bluegrass/swing version, not the Bruce Springsteen/Na… --- ## [Happy Mother's Day From Car Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-mothers-day-from-car-talk/79237)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-mothers-day-from-car-talk/79237 "2013-07-25T21:58:34Z")
Did you catch this week's Car Talk, featuring Tom and Ray's long-suffering mom, Elizabeth? It's a staff favorite, with some really touching moments, in our humble opinion. If you missed it, listen online. Lizzie was one … --- ## [Headliner How-to suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headliner-how-to-suggestion/79916)
**Author:** [@BABAB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BABAB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headliner-how-to-suggestion/79916 "2013-07-25T20:28:51Z")
Hi, As always, I enjoyed the show Sunday morning via WLRN. Unfortunately, contact cement is generally not heat proof and wouldn't hold up on a hot day even in Northern locals. However, there is a product that does do w… --- ## [Let Sleeping Civics Lie - How Old?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/let-sleeping-civics-lie-how-old/80458)
**Author:** [@idiot666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/idiot666)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/let-sleeping-civics-lie-how-old/80458 "2013-07-22T03:20:23Z")
This weeks program seems to have a very old segment. The boyfriend messed up a Civic after he replaced the points and rotor. The Civic had like 40K miles. So how long ago was this call? --- ## [Saturn Coolant Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-coolant-problem/80235)
**Author:** [@Saturn\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturn_Man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-coolant-problem/80235 "2013-07-21T04:05:24Z")
I have a 2007 Saturn Ion, 88,000+ miles. A few days ago, I heard a ding-ding sound, which I recognized as a warning of some kind.....but I saw no warning emblem lit up on my dashboard. A day later, I heard it again … --- ## [Disperse This!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disperse-this/80304)
**Author:** [@jrweblackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrweblackey)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disperse-this/80304 "2013-07-19T01:03:16Z")
On this week's Car Talk, our last call really took the biscotti! We heard from Dave in New Jersey who called in to share something surprising: if you point your keyless remote towards your chin, the range is greatly impr… --- ## [Seatbelt that won't retract](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seatbelt-that-wont-retract/78992)
**Author:** [@evsisson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evsisson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seatbelt-that-wont-retract/78992 "2013-07-16T07:56:56Z")
To fix a seat belt that no longer retracts, you have to bring it back to its original slippery state. Think how many times the belt has lain across your sweaty chest as you careen down the road through an atmosphere o… --- ## [Car Talk - Empowering Self Diagnosis Across the Country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-empowering-self-diagnosis-across-the-country/79954)
**Author:** [@BobFrapples](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobFrapples)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-empowering-self-diagnosis-across-the-country/79954 "2013-06-29T23:29:45Z")
This just in - my wife tells me today... "Honey, my steering wheel shakes when I drive fast. Can you call the mechanic?" But of course I had to probe deeper and finally asked her, "How long has this been happening dear?"… --- ## [Puzzler: Would anybody really let the air out of the tires to lower the truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-would-anybody-really-let-the-air-out-of-the-tires-to-lower-the-truck/71411)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-would-anybody-really-let-the-air-out-of-the-tires-to-lower-the-truck/71411 "2013-06-22T06:25:57Z")
I just can't imagine anyone would do that if all it accomplishes is lowering the front end a little. If the truck is too high, wouldn't an experienced mechanic needing to change the water pump simply put a small bench o… --- ## [Setting side mirrors to blindspot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/setting-side-mirrors-to-blindspot/79819)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/setting-side-mirrors-to-blindspot/79819 "2013-06-15T20:23:35Z")
I heard on the show, a couple of months ago, that tom, I believe, sets his mirrors to see his blind spot rather than looking down the side of the vehicle, as is traditional. I decided to try this. I did not like it but g… --- ## [Boats!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boats/79672)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boats/79672 "2013-06-11T04:37:09Z")
I've never heard such a lubberly pair of grass-combing buggers in all my life. You live by the Atlantic for Pete's sake. Boats that have two motors generally have them in two different rotations for two important reasons… --- ## [Chop Top Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chop-top-volvo/79555)
**Author:** [@fenderbanez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fenderbanez)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chop-top-volvo/79555 "2013-06-04T06:20:17Z")
I'm dying to see a picture of the Chop Top Volvo from today's show. Any chance we can see a picture? --- ## [Oil Change Quarts Charged From Dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-quarts-charged-from-dealer/78812)
**Author:** [@kingjrkts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kingjrkts)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-quarts-charged-from-dealer/78812 "2013-06-03T08:44:53Z")
I have a 2011 Dodge Caliber that I have the oil changed every 3-4 k miles at the dealership. The oil change comes with a new filter. I reviewed all my bills and noticed that the amount of oil they charge me varies anywhe… --- ## [Puking Pooches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puking-pooches/79647)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puking-pooches/79647 "2013-06-02T23:19:27Z")
Catch Car Talk this weekend? Turns out, man's best friend can be a little high maintenance-- especially when it comes to riding shotgun. Jann from Little Rock asked Tom and Ray for a few tips on carsickness prevention...… --- ## [Rotors gone bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-gone-bad/79500)
**Author:** [@KCs\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KCs_Car)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-gone-bad/79500 "2013-05-31T20:59:10Z")
Hi, I have a 2012 Honda Crosstoyr (less than a year old) that I purchased new from the dealer and have already had my first big service as prescribed by the dealer (2 months ago). Over the past month I've noticed when I'… --- ## [\#1320: A Sticky Situation - '76 Dodge Truck that Won't Fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1320-a-sticky-situation-76-dodge-truck-that-wont-fire/79606)
**Author:** [@Rev\_Bob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rev_Bob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1320-a-sticky-situation-76-dodge-truck-that-wont-fire/79606 "2013-05-30T17:05:53Z")
Two words: Ballast resistor. --- ## [Spoiler Alert: Coins and Mittens Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spoiler-alert-coins-and-mittens-puzzler/79489)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spoiler-alert-coins-and-mittens-puzzler/79489 "2013-05-29T17:46:05Z")
Ok, this was a tough one, but I think I solved it. OK, I admit I'm not the sharpest tack in the drawer. It took me almost a full hour of focussed effort, penciling it out, trying this and trying that. At first i… --- ## [THE FINEST COFFEE MUG IN HISTORY (bring it back, please!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-finest-coffee-mug-in-history-bring-it-back-please/79586)
**Author:** [@BakerMontana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BakerMontana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 9:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-finest-coffee-mug-in-history-bring-it-back-please/79586 "2013-05-28T09:06:34Z")
Greetings from Montana, Tom & Ray ( I know you're still checking in from time to time... ) - I present to you a photo of the finest coffee mug in the history of java. It's witty, it's delightfully irreverent, and it i… --- ## [Bread making at high altitudes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bread-making-at-high-altitudes/79523)
**Author:** [@Shoey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shoey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bread-making-at-high-altitudes/79523 "2013-05-28T06:54:23Z")
I've listened to Car Talk for 20+ years, but this is the first time I have been moved to write. On the show broadcast today, 5/25/13, in Boston, Tom & Ray took a question about baking in a bread machine from a guy who h… --- ## [Dog Smell in Car from Martha Stewart Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-smell-in-car-from-martha-stewart-show/78211)
**Author:** [@Caren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-smell-in-car-from-martha-stewart-show/78211 "2013-05-25T22:31:06Z")
Activated charcoal is great at removing odors. You can get it at pet stores. Just pour into a shallow pan or a cat litter box and let it sit for a day or two. You may need to do it again with fresh charcoal. Also, you… --- ## [Heating rusted rotor to remove it -- Show #1318](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-rusted-rotor-to-remove-it-show-1318/79136)
**Author:** [@figment](https://community.cartalk.com/u/figment)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-rusted-rotor-to-remove-it-show-1318/79136 "2013-05-25T22:22:09Z")
I a quite disappointed in your misunderstanding of the physics associated with thermal expansion. You must have misunderstood, or forgotten, the science that you studied at MIT. When heating a metal ring the inside dia… --- ## [Van backfires and shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-backfires-and-shakes/79397)
**Author:** [@mikito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikito)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2013, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-backfires-and-shakes/79397 "2013-05-23T02:16:52Z")
I recently replace the left hand cylinder head on my 99 grand caravan 3.3l, because it had a broken bolt on head. Now it backfires and shakes when you are driving down the road already replace cam sensor,plugs, and did c… --- ## [Honda 1999 accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-1999-accord/79465)
**Author:** [@Marciah2o](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marciah2o)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-1999-accord/79465 "2013-05-22T22:56:55Z")
Hi guys! I've never heard of this happening and hope you can help me. my husband has a Honda 1999 accord with 260k + miles. he loves this car better than most things in the house, me included. Well recently it has beg… --- ## [Singing Volvo 240](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singing-volvo-240/78999)
**Author:** [@jesse240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesse240)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singing-volvo-240/78999 "2013-05-11T21:54:04Z")
I love you guys but the information you gave the singing woman is way off! The camber on the volvo 240 is adjustable by loosening the nuts on the top of the strut mount in the engine bay. you should have told her to take… --- ## [Grinding noise during cold starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-during-cold-starts/78387)
**Author:** [@Ali75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ali75)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-during-cold-starts/78387 "2013-05-11T05:58:46Z")
2012 CRV - Grinding noise during cold starts. The dealer answered my concerns by "the cold engine oil needs time to goes up" !!! they did not convince me ? --- ## [Ann's 96 Dodge Caravan w/the buzzing noise : Show 1318](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anns-96-dodge-caravan-w-the-buzzing-noise-show-1318/79208)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2013, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anns-96-dodge-caravan-w-the-buzzing-noise-show-1318/79208 "2013-05-09T04:35:23Z")
The car is making a sort of grinding noise on starting. Tom and Ray think it’s the starter motor. Yes, Tom and Ray are right, it could well be a bad starter motor. But before replacing the starter motor, Ann should a… --- ## [Tell Us Your Favorite Auto App](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-us-your-favorite-auto-app/58511)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-us-your-favorite-auto-app/58511 "2013-05-06T22:29:36Z")
Got a favorite car-related app? Something you use for navigation? Maintenance and repair? Road Trip Planning? Keeping busy during a ride? Donut locating? We're creating a guide to the top car-related apps, and … --- ## [Singing Liz with 86 Volvo 240](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singing-liz-with-86-volvo-240/78966)
**Author:** [@1967Frenchy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1967Frenchy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singing-liz-with-86-volvo-240/78966 "2013-05-03T07:20:01Z")
I had the same problem with a 240 wagon of similar vintage and it turned out to be the power steering pre-load adjustment. To check it one removes the power steering belt and goes for a drive … if the pull is gone it nee… --- ## [Shop wouldn't give back old rim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-wouldnt-give-back-old-rim/78410)
**Author:** [@breezy022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/breezy022)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-wouldnt-give-back-old-rim/78410 "2013-05-02T09:17:36Z")
I hit a pothole in my car on Easter morning. I had to leave it on the side of the road until today because no where was open. My husband took the whole rim and tire to a tire shop, and they ordered a new rim and tire. Th… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=18) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=20)