# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=30 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 31 --- ## [Amorous Donkeys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amorous-donkeys/70903)
**Author:** [@MC001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MC001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amorous-donkeys/70903 "2012-02-12T02:40:01Z")
Hey; where can I get a recording of the Amorous Donkeys? --- ## [Priming fuel pump causes car to catch on fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/priming-fuel-pump-causes-car-to-catch-on-fire/70827)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/priming-fuel-pump-causes-car-to-catch-on-fire/70827 "2012-02-07T23:41:05Z")
A caller on this past weekend's show said her hubby poured some gasoline into the carb in order to start a car that hadn't been started in a while. This can be necessary if all the gasoline has evaporated from the carb… --- ## [Leaking fuel at evaporative canister](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-fuel-at-evaporative-canister/70458)
**Author:** [@nomalcolms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nomalcolms)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-fuel-at-evaporative-canister/70458 "2012-02-07T04:08:27Z")
It has to be positive pressure. I think the vent line is completely closed probably in the canister. This causes fuel to be pushed out of the tank through the return line from its tube in the bottom of the tank to the … --- ## [CV Joints/Rzeppa joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joints-rzeppa-joints/70801)
**Author:** [@JeffGerken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffGerken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joints-rzeppa-joints/70801 "2012-02-07T04:05:09Z")
For many years, when I have heard you discussing constant velocity joints, I have thought about a particular type of power transmission joint that I was familiar with when I was in the coal mining industry. One brand of… --- ## [Low Tire = Smaller Circumference.......?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-tire-smaller-circumference/70380)
**Author:** [@flybyya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flybyya)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-tire-smaller-circumference/70380 "2012-02-07T02:21:52Z")
The tires air pressure in no way decreases it's circumference. The notion that because the diameter is less when a tire is low the circumference lessens is ....hogwash! Example: If one were to measure the diameter (d… --- ## [Left hand thread nut for fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-hand-thread-nut-for-fan/70698)
**Author:** [@dpp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-hand-thread-nut-for-fan/70698 "2012-02-05T23:41:42Z")
See http://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?7941/Hex+Nut+-+Fine+Thread --- ## [Sign in Urbana, IL?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sign-in-urbana-il/70799)
**Author:** [@LumFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LumFan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sign-in-urbana-il/70799 "2012-02-05T13:10:09Z")
Anyone know where the sign that Tommy mentioned in the show is located at? I live in (or actually near) Urbana, IL, and I have never seen that sign. Of course there are parts of the town that I do not travel in, so I c… --- ## [Compost in trunk of Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compost-in-trunk-of-mustang/70204)
**Author:** [@Coke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coke)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compost-in-trunk-of-mustang/70204 "2012-02-04T06:27:10Z")
My wife just came home and said she'd heard a woman on the show ask about what damage might happen from compost that had been stored in the trunk of her car for two months. The most likely impact would be a little surfa… --- ## [Failing wipers - 'real men' solution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failing-wipers-real-men-solution/70692)
**Author:** [@rrspike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rrspike)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failing-wipers-real-men-solution/70692 "2012-02-02T20:48:02Z")
Today's show (1/29/2012) there was a call about a sticking windshield wiper. The car guys recommended a new motor. There is an alternative solution you need to know about. My 1986 Sentra experienced similar problem while… --- ## [Tip on blow-out spark plugs: Don't overtighten either](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tip-on-blow-out-spark-plugs-dont-overtighten-either/70726)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tip-on-blow-out-spark-plugs-dont-overtighten-either/70726 "2012-02-02T09:38:15Z")
Last Car Talk one of the callers had a problem where his spark plugs were popping out. Tom and Ray said the reason was that they were'ent installed tight enough in the first place. Home handyman mechanics: Don't inte… --- ## [Questions about 1.28 puzzler: Manager's role what exactly can be disclosed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-1-28-puzzler-managers-role-what-exactly-can-be-disclosed/70691)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-1-28-puzzler-managers-role-what-exactly-can-be-disclosed/70691 "2012-01-31T09:15:55Z")
Ok, there's 7 employees gathered together at a table and they want to figure out the average salary without anyone divulging their own salary. Two questions to clarify the puzzler. I'm clueless on this one so far: D… --- ## [Oil light coming on randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-coming-on-randomly/70705)
**Author:** [@jceeker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jceeker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-coming-on-randomly/70705 "2012-01-31T04:41:09Z")
With oil light on disconnect wire to sensor.If it stays lit there is a bad wire /grounding out going to oil switch sensor --- ## [Checking your blind spot through the left rear window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-your-blind-spot-through-the-left-rear-window/70063)
**Author:** [@blaisegassend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blaisegassend)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2012, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-your-blind-spot-through-the-left-rear-window/70063 "2012-01-28T05:35:46Z")
I'd like to comment on the lady (from Alaska?) who wanted her husband to put the dry cleaning on the right side of the car so it wouldn't block her view out the left rear window when she is checking her blind spot. She w… --- ## [Nit-Picking Dept: A million microphones do not make a megaphone!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nit-picking-dept-a-million-microphones-do-not-make-a-megaphone/70643)
**Author:** [@Barry22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry22)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2012, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nit-picking-dept-a-million-microphones-do-not-make-a-megaphone/70643 "2012-01-27T21:19:21Z")
This is a belated reaction to the statement on a recent show that one million microphones equal a megaphone. In the usual parlance, one million microphones would be a phone; a million million microphones, or a million ph… --- ## [Car Talk needs a chaplain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-needs-a-chaplain/70634)
**Author:** [@Np1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Np1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2012, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-needs-a-chaplain/70634 "2012-01-27T06:12:21Z")
A new credit for the end of the show? Minister in charge of the Car Talk car donation program: The Reverend Faith Hopnluv . --- ## [Show 1151, Dec 17- Mercedes 190 problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-1151-dec-17-mercedes-190-problem/70030)
**Author:** [@drhydro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drhydro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-1151-dec-17-mercedes-190-problem/70030 "2012-01-25T06:11:14Z")
Tom and Ray, I think the guy fried the computer. In 1984, I believe the 190 was made in only two versions- the 190D diesel, and the 190E, gas with Bosch fuel injection. When the computer's not operational in the 190E, it… --- ## [Pig lady philosophy prof car - Subara Baja](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pig-lady-philosophy-prof-car-subara-baja/70027)
**Author:** [@jsandys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsandys)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pig-lady-philosophy-prof-car-subara-baja/70027 "2012-01-20T06:09:58Z")
It's a four door sedan, for the philosophy prof. It has a pick up bed, for the pig lady. It' a Subaru. --- ## [Probe Windshield Wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/probe-windshield-wipers/70369)
**Author:** [@Marq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marq)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/probe-windshield-wipers/70369 "2012-01-20T01:20:59Z")
During the 1-7-12 show, a caller asked a question concerning why his windshield wipers are "parking" themselves in the up position when turned off. This is caused by a broken Windshield wiper transmission (not the mot… --- ## [Saving the blinker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-the-blinker/69952)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-the-blinker/69952 "2012-01-18T20:58:37Z")
The guys kind of poo pooed the guy claiming he wanted to save his blinker switch by not using it. I'll have to say though if you have had GM cars, I've had to repair quite a few that I or my folks have owned. They have… --- ## [Cold Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-battery/70496)
**Author:** [@Lowell\_Ray\_Anderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lowell_Ray_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-battery/70496 "2012-01-17T07:40:34Z")
Turning on the headlights for a few minutes can help in starting a car when it is so cold that the battery will not crank the engine. Turning on the headlights causes some current flow through the battery. This current… --- ## [10 features most wanted (but not yet available) in a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-features-most-wanted-but-not-yet-available-in-a-new-car/70333)
**Author:** [@TCZAR1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TCZAR1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-features-most-wanted-but-not-yet-available-in-a-new-car/70333 "2012-01-15T03:34:33Z")
Click and Clack mentioned a page on the website regarding 10 features most wanted (but not yet available) in a new car. Does anyone know where I can find this page? I have some ideas I'd really like to share. Thanks. … --- ## [Small car with "upright" seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-car-with-upright-seat/70324)
**Author:** [@BRG1632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRG1632)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2012, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-car-with-upright-seat/70324 "2012-01-13T06:29:38Z")
Surprised you didn't recommend the fiat 500. Small car with upright seating! --- ## [Six-coin puzzler answer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/six-coin-puzzler-answer/70163)
**Author:** [@Mechaniker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechaniker)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2012, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/six-coin-puzzler-answer/70163 "2012-01-13T01:46:25Z")
10¢+10¢+10¢+10¢+25¢+50¢ are six coins totaling $1.15 that Tommy can't use to make change for Ray. (Carolyn was here, preserving some iota of surprise.) --- ## [Is anyone else having problems posting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-problems-posting/70213)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2012, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-problems-posting/70213 "2012-01-12T00:29:03Z")
I am have problems replying to some posts here, and apparently starting a post too. It is mostly post specific, that is I can leave replies to some posts but not others. Sometimes it will load the first time, sometimes… --- ## [Puzzler Question: Monitoring Tire Pressure with a Snap-On Scanner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-question-monitoring-tire-pressure-with-a-snap-on-scanner/70214)
**Author:** [@Mechaniker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechaniker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2012, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-question-monitoring-tire-pressure-with-a-snap-on-scanner/70214 "2012-01-11T10:26:12Z")
I would surprise me if a Snap\_On scanner couldn't predict the temperature in Beijing on Super Bowl Sunday. Car Talk's Air Pressure question was first aired on Feb. 15, 2003. Puzzler Answer: Snap\_On Scanner Scenario. At… --- ## [Snotcicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snotcicles/69816)
**Author:** [@LEStephey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LEStephey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2012, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snotcicles/69816 "2012-01-11T07:58:47Z")
I enjoyed the short discussion about new words on a recent edition of your show. Last year I wanted to compose a winter poem to be a companion to the springtime poem, "Spring has sprung. The grass is riz. I wonder whe… --- ## [Chocolate-Eating Mice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chocolate-eating-mice/70338)
**Author:** [@Dom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chocolate-eating-mice/70338 "2012-01-11T02:12:45Z")
Cabela's Outdoor Store has several camera options so the caller can make a video of the mice in his car - here is one model; Wildgame Innovations™ Hi-Definition Infrared Action Camera - it's relatively inexpensive too. --- ## [Horse Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horse-damage/70343)
**Author:** [@shaines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaines)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2012, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horse-damage/70343 "2012-01-10T23:14:07Z")
The horses eating the hood of a Jeep, described on the show, were probably licking salt that had been sprayed up off the winter roads. The owner should put a block of livestock salt in the paddock for the horses to lick… --- ## [Cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control/70327)
**Author:** [@BillyGoatDairy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillyGoatDairy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2012, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control/70327 "2012-01-10T21:01:33Z")
When traveling from home (Longmont, Colorado) to Estes Park, I have noticed that the cruise control on all of my vehicles (Ford Excursion, Ford Ranger and Chevy Uplander) all do pretty good at keeping the speed uphill bu… --- ## [Song question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/song-question/70316)
**Author:** [@Gavinx92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gavinx92)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/song-question/70316 "2012-01-07T23:25:19Z")
Was listening to an old car talk episode that is about a year old. Air date January 15 2011 episode #1103. I really like the song played towards the end of the show but I couldn't figure out the song title or the artist … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=29) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=31)