# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Episode Numbering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/episode-numbering/188178)
**Author:** [@PercyPercy\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PercyPercy_1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/episode-numbering/188178 "2023-03-01T23:28:24Z")
Anyone know why they went from episode 2299 to episode 2300, when episode 2300 was still in December 2022? The first two digits have always been for the year of release of the episode. What are they going to do when they… --- ## ['Nonsense Pressure' puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nonsense-pressure-puzzler/187508)
**Author:** [@hybrid314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hybrid314)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nonsense-pressure-puzzler/187508 "2022-12-13T13:04:27Z")
The puzzler answer about how gas pumps shut off automatically is not correct. The modern pump handles use the Venturi effect to detect a change in air pressure when the gas in the tank has reached the tip of the nozzle. … --- ## [Who is at fault?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-is-at-fault/184879)
**Author:** [@Montana50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Montana50)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-is-at-fault/184879 "2022-11-30T14:00:30Z")
Dear Tom and Ray, My question is about driving etiquette: A friend’s wife was backing out of our long driveway and hit the utility trailer that was parked off to one side. She was driving a side-by-side. I happened to … --- ## [Compilation of “And Even Though... This is NPR”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compilation-of-and-even-though-this-is-npr/138240)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Costantino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Costantino)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compilation-of-and-even-though-this-is-npr/138240 "2022-11-19T19:43:58Z")
I laugh so hard every time I hear the “And Even Though… this is NPR”. I’d buy a compilation of all of those wonderful, self-deprecating statements. For example, “And even though Chimpanzees say ‘no way we share 96% of o… --- ## [A burning theory about burning through oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-burning-theory-about-burning-through-oil/187474)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-burning-theory-about-burning-through-oil/187474 "2022-11-19T00:31:40Z")
Ray makes a good point in this week’s column about burning oil. There are a couple more facts that are not what was asked, but might be helpful to the fellow who wrote in. At a quart of oil burned per 1000 miles, it is… --- ## [More Bogus -Information](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-bogus-information/187417)
**Author:** [@Requires-Too-Much-Thought](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Requires-Too-Much-Thought)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-bogus-information/187417 "2022-11-16T21:05:57Z")
I thought I had found the wonderful Inn that was mentioned on the show. I was really excited. I thought it was a little strange because it was in a seriously Amish area here in Ohio. It was a challenge dodging all the… --- ## [Ray says there's a Puzzler, but there isn't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-says-theres-a-puzzler-but-there-isnt/185425)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-says-theres-a-puzzler-but-there-isnt/185425 "2022-08-29T18:53:13Z")
I have noticed with these condensed episodes from the 90s that even if there isn’t a Puzzler, Ray says before the break the Puzzler response is coming up. The Puzzler has been on vacation for weeks, and they read a postc… --- ## [Puzzler: Hupmobile on back of $10 bill?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-hupmobile-on-back-of-10-bill/186083)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-hupmobile-on-back-of-10-bill/186083 "2022-08-28T21:39:29Z")
Heard this puzzler on recent podcast. Definitely a car there on older currency. But not seeing much in the way of verification that it’s a Hupmobile. Internet search says it’s a generic car, not intended to be a spe… --- ## [Is Puzzler Tower a real place? What about Car Talk Plaza?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-puzzler-tower-a-real-place-what-about-car-talk-plaza/185152)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2022, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-puzzler-tower-a-real-place-what-about-car-talk-plaza/185152 "2022-07-09T23:44:00Z")
On a show I listened to today, a letter was read from a listener who was upset that he took his family to Our Fair City and asked a cop for directions to Puzzler Tower. He didn’t know where that was. Then the man asked t… --- ## [Head gasket TOP-label puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-top-label-puzzler/184635)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-top-label-puzzler/184635 "2022-06-13T23:45:33Z")
Ray suggests instead of TOP stamped on the head gasket’s upper surface, BOTTOM should be stamped on the lower surface. His idea, if the gasket is accidentally installed upside down, the TOP wouldn’t be noticed. But… --- ## [Has anyone here listened to the recent podcasts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-here-listened-to-the-recent-podcasts/179788)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-here-listened-to-the-recent-podcasts/179788 "2022-06-05T21:46:01Z")
Starting this month (October 2021) the podcasts are from show tapings many years ago. I’m not sure how far they go back. I haven’t had a chance to listen to either yet, but I’m especially looking forward to the fir… --- ## [What happens if a karma runs over a dogma?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-a-karma-runs-over-a-dogma/184356)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-a-karma-runs-over-a-dogma/184356 "2022-05-29T23:21:08Z")
I have no idea. Yes, I’m a week behind. Three weeks from now I won’t have time to listen and I’ll be two weeks behind. --- ## [Can't download podcasts from iTunes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-download-podcasts-from-itunes/184084)
**Author:** [@ZX2-S-R-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZX2-S-R-Guy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-download-podcasts-from-itunes/184084 "2022-05-14T00:36:57Z")
I have been trying to download from cartalk.com for months. It appears that the only link that presently works is iTunes. When I try to buy, I get a popup that reads “Could not purchase ‘#8701: A Bad Idea is Born - The… --- ## [Bow and arrow puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bow-and-arrow-puzzler/184059)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bow-and-arrow-puzzler/184059 "2022-05-13T05:37:48Z")
I think this would make a good puzzler, what do you think? A man w/bow and arrow stands at the center of a regularly spaced rectangular grid, Cartesian x/y grid in other words, with trees located at each grid point. … --- ## [10 finger puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-finger-puzzler/184045)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-finger-puzzler/184045 "2022-05-09T20:49:35Z")
From a late-April (2022) podcast I think. I know the answer’s probably already been broadcast, but I’m still trying to figure it out. It depends on how complicated the finger positions you can accommodate. If any i… --- ## [Latest Puzzler answer - (not) bogus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-puzzler-answer-not-bogus/183803)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-puzzler-answer-not-bogus/183803 "2022-05-04T22:24:11Z")
The latest Puzzler answer, about how a car could run badly with a broken timing belt, says that it could, because it was a Subaru, and it had two timing belts. Anyone know which Subaru engines had two (one for left 2 cy… --- ## [No More Oldsmobiles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-oldsmobiles/183224)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-oldsmobiles/183224 "2022-05-02T16:22:35Z")
I don’t know which week I’m listening to. I’m at least a week behind. But Tom says there is no purpose in keeping the Oldsmobile division. GM later agreed. --- ## [Possible to find ALL episodes to buy or download?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-find-all-episodes-to-buy-or-download/182578)
**Author:** [@threequartersleeve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/threequartersleeve)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-to-find-all-episodes-to-buy-or-download/182578 "2022-04-13T12:55:11Z")
Hi All- Latecomer to the show (not until 2010) and newcomer to the community, but hoping there’s some current options for how I could obtain EVERY show??? I know- a bit much, and the easy answer is to download them from… --- ## [2022 Toyota Yaris - B mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-toyota-yaris-b-mode/181661)
**Author:** [@RussBroom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RussBroom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-toyota-yaris-b-mode/181661 "2022-04-13T01:20:04Z")
Dear Tom & Ray In response to “What’s the “B” mode in a hybrid all about?” you’ve told Gayle that her husband has his head up his brake line, and then gone onto describe the regenerative braking system as increasing fri… --- ## [What do you do if your Czech engine light comes on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-if-your-czech-engine-light-comes-on/182587)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-if-your-czech-engine-light-comes-on/182587 "2022-04-12T03:11:29Z")
Tom says his light says “Yugoslavian Engine”. --- ## [Checker Cab puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checker-cab-puzzler/181952)
**Author:** [@johnwsupple\_179130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnwsupple_179130)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checker-cab-puzzler/181952 "2022-04-08T04:17:54Z")
Hi, I’m looking for a puzzler they did about checker cabs - one where a bet was placed about being able to tell the difference between two cars built 10 years apart. Apparently Checker Cabs didn’t change their car for … --- ## [Unusual episode where it sounds like they leave the studio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-episode-where-it-sounds-like-they-leave-the-studio/181562)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-episode-where-it-sounds-like-they-leave-the-studio/181562 "2022-04-07T02:09:10Z")
Tom got locked in the trunk of his Dart and a guy who has such a blue-collar way of talking he made Ray sound educated joined Ray in the studio and attempted to answer a question, but Tom came back. --- ## [Dear Car Talk Question: Electric Vehicles Explained](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-question-electric-vehicles-explained/183334)
**Author:** [@Managing-Editor-Julie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Managing-Editor-Julie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-question-electric-vehicles-explained/183334 "2022-04-02T04:11:09Z")
--- ## [Missing podcast (#2221)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-podcast-2221/182982)
**Author:** [@timbean\_179948](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timbean_179948)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-podcast-2221/182982 "2022-03-15T07:06:37Z")
I see that the newest episode is available on the website, but I don’t see it listed on Apple or NPR. Since switching to the 30 minute format, they’re usually updated on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Or maybe it’s just me? --- ## [Dear Car Talk Question: Plan to Address Battery Corrosion Doesn't Add Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-question-plan-to-address-battery-corrosion-doesnt-add-up/182783)
**Author:** [@Managing-Editor-Julie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Managing-Editor-Julie)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-question-plan-to-address-battery-corrosion-doesnt-add-up/182783 "2022-03-11T13:54:52Z")
--- ## [Dear Car Talk Question This Week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-question-this-week/182640)
**Author:** [@Managing-Editor-Julie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Managing-Editor-Julie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-question-this-week/182640 "2022-02-23T16:59:53Z")
Hi all, I’m thinking I may start posting the most recent Dear Car Talk questions in our Community. Just in case anyone has any thoughts or comments to add to the subject. I hope that’s okay! --- ## [Better passenger seat requires an upgrade response](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-passenger-seat-requires-an-upgrade-response/182518)
**Author:** [@randy.nuzzo\_179542](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randy.nuzzo_179542)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2022, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-passenger-seat-requires-an-upgrade-response/182518 "2022-02-21T16:24:37Z")
A woman needed a better passenger seat after surgery. My wife picked out our 2021 Subaru Forester, Touring Edition, primarily due to the passenger seat. Now able to take trips for hours without being in pain. And the pas… --- ## [Noticing inconsistent announcements about the upcoming show segment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noticing-inconsistent-announcements-about-the-upcoming-show-segment/181426)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noticing-inconsistent-announcements-about-the-upcoming-show-segment/181426 "2021-12-24T00:04:55Z")
On the most recent two shows (I’m writing this Dec 23, 2021) Ray says “After a short break it’s time for the answer to last week’s puzzler”. Then after the break he says “The puzzler is on vacation”. ??? Then later in… --- ## [I miss the show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-miss-the-show/180818)
**Author:** [@ladylynne2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladylynne2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-miss-the-show/180818 "2021-12-23T22:03:30Z")
this is worst than a car problem. Your weekly show will not play??? tried a laptop and my phone? Got to have my weekly Cartalk. Thks --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze - Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-brakes/181054)
**Author:** [@Ken58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-brakes/181054 "2021-12-16T14:22:34Z")
The topic in last Saturday’s column was expected mileage for brakes to last. Ray’s answer said that the 2014 Nissan Altima with 74,000 miles would likely need new brakes. And, he said that 90,000 is about as many miles t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=3)