# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=31 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 32 --- ## [Icy hill best taken in neutral?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/icy-hill-best-taken-in-neutral/70221)
**Author:** [@Geezerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geezerman)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/icy-hill-best-taken-in-neutral/70221 "2012-01-07T21:50:23Z")
Reading the Christmas Day Seattle Times I was shocked to find that Tom and Ray were in agreement and simultaneously wrong--usually only one of you guys is wrong. Probably you are spending too much time in the garage hud… --- ## [A Car Talk skeptic is converted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-talk-skeptic-is-converted/69574)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-talk-skeptic-is-converted/69574 "2012-01-06T02:11:11Z")
Dear Tom and Ray, I'm writing to tell you about my friend, a retired machinist and lifelong gearhead who didn't think much of your show...until today. But first, a little background. Last Saturday morning we were on … --- ## [Another solution for the Flying Passat caller](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-solution-for-the-flying-passat-caller/70113)
**Author:** [@wrppdrndthaxel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrppdrndthaxel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-solution-for-the-flying-passat-caller/70113 "2012-01-01T07:52:35Z")
The caller seemed to be dismayed at the idea that they would have to get an automatic (even though she knew that was the right answer). Plus, there's still a risk of the car rolling away even with an Auto... So, here… --- ## [Listening Online](https://community.cartalk.com/t/listening-online/69370)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/listening-online/69370 "2011-12-31T02:05:17Z")
When I try to listen online with Firefox 8 with the volume at max I get only a whisper of sound. With Safafi it works fine. Any ideas? --- ## [Thanks for a Great! Christmas Day Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-for-a-great-christmas-day-show/70183)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2011, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-for-a-great-christmas-day-show/70183 "2011-12-30T08:08:55Z")
Sometimes the Holiday Season gets just a little too crazy. Way too Frezied! What is needed then is something that stays the same. A grounding. Tom and Ray's Christmas Day show was one of their best, interesting quest… --- ## [Horses nibbling on car in Wyoming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horses-nibbling-on-car-in-wyoming/69929)
**Author:** [@MaryBliss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryBliss)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horses-nibbling-on-car-in-wyoming/69929 "2011-12-27T12:48:10Z")
Actually, the answer is most likely "road salt". Horses need salt, which is usually added to their daily portion of grain. However, they will lick (and nibble) anything salty they can find. Roads are spread with salt i… --- ## [Podcast sounds like it is Sped Up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/podcast-sounds-like-it-is-sped-up/70117)
**Author:** [@Tante143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tante143)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/podcast-sounds-like-it-is-sped-up/70117 "2011-12-25T01:11:13Z")
Does anyone else think that the Podcast sounds a little Alvin and the Chipmunkish? I LOVE this show and have for years and years. When I cannot listen to it on the radio, I listen on my Ipod. Lately though, it sounds l… --- ## [1982 suburban owned by Mark hancock NY](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-suburban-owned-by-mark-hancock-ny/70118)
**Author:** [@Woodysatx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woodysatx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2011, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-suburban-owned-by-mark-hancock-ny/70118 "2011-12-24T23:34:41Z")
I need to contact Mark the organic farmer from Hancock New York., --- ## [\#1141 - White House Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1141-white-house-puzzler/70006)
**Author:** [@Conno4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Conno4)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1141-white-house-puzzler/70006 "2011-12-18T03:10:49Z")
I'm dissatisfied with that "letter" from President McKinley. Not only was the "white house" not officially called the White House under McKinley, I'm almost certain that those quadricycles that Ford created were powered… --- ## [Best car to drive to Mexico to dissuade theft? -- old Honda probably not the best choice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-to-drive-to-mexico-to-dissuade-theft-old-honda-probably-not-the-best-choice/69458)
**Author:** [@kenP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenP)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-to-drive-to-mexico-to-dissuade-theft-old-honda-probably-not-the-best-choice/69458 "2011-12-17T15:32:40Z")
In the show today (Nov-12), a listener wanted to know of a cheap and presumably reliable car that she could drive to Mexico with little fear of it being stolen. You recommended a Honda Accord wagon. While that may indeed… --- ## [Only pumping a couple gallons of fuel at a time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-pumping-a-couple-gallons-of-fuel-at-a-time/69999)
**Author:** [@dsledge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dsledge)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-pumping-a-couple-gallons-of-fuel-at-a-time/69999 "2011-12-17T10:44:27Z")
Show #1149 a lady called and asked if her husband was crazy for only pumping a few gallons of fuel whenever needed. The man was convinced that the extra weight of a full tank would cause mpg to suffer. The guys said they… --- ## [Favorite car in a movie?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/favorite-car-in-a-movie/69692)
**Author:** [@ClaireM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClaireM)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/favorite-car-in-a-movie/69692 "2011-12-13T07:55:09Z")
My favorite - hands down / Steve McQueen's green Mustang from Bullet. I actually owned one of these.... what POWER !!! --- ## [Changing Air Conditoner Compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-air-conditoner-compressor/69949)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-air-conditoner-compressor/69949 "2011-12-12T07:02:08Z")
I'm not sure this was good advice for the guy to change his HVAC compressor out himself, especially with a used on. I've had a few compressors put in and never had any luck with used or even rebuilt ones. New is the on… --- ## ["Accessory" position used to run car radio at gas station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accessory-position-used-to-run-car-radio-at-gas-station/69219)
**Author:** [@Jtiggr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jtiggr)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accessory-position-used-to-run-car-radio-at-gas-station/69219 "2011-12-10T16:51:09Z")
In today's show (11/5/11), a lady was in a filling station and turned the engine off (per local code) but turned the ignition switch to the accessory position to keep powering the radio to listen to NPR. Her husband sa… --- ## [The weekly staff credits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-weekly-staff-credits/69721)
**Author:** [@John\_Vinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Vinson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-weekly-staff-credits/69721 "2011-12-08T06:47:50Z")
Every week you guys credit "Our steamed producer, Doug the Subway Fugitive Not A Slave To Fashion Bongo-Boy Behrman". Now I can understand why he'd be steamed, working with YOU guys, but... why doesn't he find honest wor… --- ## [Black Widow Infestation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-widow-infestation/68662)
**Author:** [@wardljc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wardljc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-widow-infestation/68662 "2011-12-06T06:46:32Z")
This in in response to the lady who discovered her Civic was infested with baby Black Widow Spiders. I would suggest buying a package of "Raid Fumigators". These use a chemical smoke, they are NOT the aerosol cans that… --- ## [Would like to know a certain episode?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-like-to-know-a-certain-episode/69848)
**Author:** [@tj11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tj11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 9:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-like-to-know-a-certain-episode/69848 "2011-12-05T09:11:55Z")
They did reruns this weekend here in FL due to the fundraising program. I was wondering if anyone knew the episode where a woman's 1988 Civic is stolen and is found 4 days later with an infestation of black widow spiders … --- ## [EMCI car computer problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emci-car-computer-problems/69668)
**Author:** [@jimfetter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimfetter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emci-car-computer-problems/69668 "2011-12-01T23:56:28Z")
I have a 1989 GMC suburban 1500. Last friday I turned out into traffic and it just died, as if I just turned off the key. It would not restart. Had it towed to local shop. They told me the wire connecting the comput… --- ## [All Wheel Drive versus 4 Wheel Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive-versus-4-wheel-drive/69393)
**Author:** [@macarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macarr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 9:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive-versus-4-wheel-drive/69393 "2011-12-01T09:21:23Z")
My husband and I are in the market for a medium, used, SUV. He insists it needs to have AWD which seems to limit the available selection. We don't live in a "severe" winter climate. Would appreciate any and all opinio… --- ## [Nissan from Chicago dislikes how his girl shifts into park after stopping car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-from-chicago-dislikes-how-his-girl-shifts-into-park-after-stopping-car/69739)
**Author:** [@HaroldB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HaroldB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-from-chicago-dislikes-how-his-girl-shifts-into-park-after-stopping-car/69739 "2011-11-30T21:41:43Z")
In my CR-V, if I do like Nissan's girlfriend and turn off the ignition before shifting into park, the door does not automatically unlock and I have to press the unlock button. Shifting into park first and THEN turning … --- ## [Flat tire from wear in wheel well - call from Manitou Springs CO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-tire-from-wear-in-wheel-well-call-from-manitou-springs-co/69735)
**Author:** [@woodswell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodswell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-tire-from-wear-in-wheel-well-call-from-manitou-springs-co/69735 "2011-11-30T15:40:28Z")
I listened with amusement to the call about the man whose tires in one particular location kept going flat and showing a circular wear pattern. And laughed out loud when you said you'd never heard of wear like this causi… --- ## [Proofreader dies at desk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proofreader-dies-at-desk/69761)
**Author:** [@Trombenik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trombenik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proofreader-dies-at-desk/69761 "2011-11-30T05:03:19Z")
Urban legend. http://www.snopes.com/horrors/gruesome/fivedays.asp --- ## [The Zig-Zag Theory of Braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-zig-zag-theory-of-braking/69421)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-zig-zag-theory-of-braking/69421 "2011-11-27T17:01:17Z")
Would you ride with Brian? Tom and Ray wouldn't! Why? Simple. They think he might be a nutcase. It seems that Brian's grandfather taught Brian to zig-zag while braking, to increase the distance on the road, there… --- ## [Current show podcast PLEASE HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-show-podcast-please-help/69689)
**Author:** [@MC001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MC001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-show-podcast-please-help/69689 "2011-11-27T00:51:16Z")
When will todays show be available at your site via podcast? --- ## [Putting Car In Gear When Parking - Quesionable Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-car-in-gear-when-parking-quesionable-advice/68859)
**Author:** [@dad2bandt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dad2bandt)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2011, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-car-in-gear-when-parking-quesionable-advice/68859 "2011-11-27T00:03:16Z")
The boys told a VW Bug driver to always park the car with tranny set in reverse. They said reverse, more than any other gear, gave the wheels "the least advantage" against the compression of the engine. I've been puzzl… --- ## [Stump the chumps re power steering pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stump-the-chumps-re-power-steering-pump/69629)
**Author:** [@cgw123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cgw123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2011, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stump-the-chumps-re-power-steering-pump/69629 "2011-11-22T01:52:25Z")
I think that their answer of an impending power steering pump failure was correct. The reason: I had a 1982 Celica stripper that did not have power steering. I'm pretty sure that is why someone traded it in when it was o… --- ## [Nov12 show- sinking pedal, trumpeting sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nov12-show-sinking-pedal-trumpeting-sound/69589)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nov12-show-sinking-pedal-trumpeting-sound/69589 "2011-11-19T06:54:19Z")
The brothers said it was a bad master cylinder, it sounds more like a brake booster with a hole in the diaphram. They frequently make a whooping or trumpeting sound and the missing brake fluid would be going down the vac… --- ## [Cell phones don't make gas ignite](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cell-phones-dont-make-gas-ignite/69231)
**Author:** [@billysunerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billysunerson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cell-phones-dont-make-gas-ignite/69231 "2011-11-17T22:33:13Z")
Mythbusted! http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-cell-phone-gas-station-minimyth.html http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/gasvapor.asp --- ## [Pulling away from Pump with Nozzle Still in Filler Neck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-away-from-pump-with-nozzle-still-in-filler-neck/69432)
**Author:** [@cydwel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cydwel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-away-from-pump-with-nozzle-still-in-filler-neck/69432 "2011-11-14T22:16:02Z")
During the 11/12/11 Show, they advised a woman that the one transgression of driving away from the gas pump with the nozzle in the filler pipe while distracted by a bagel did not create the problem of a check engine ligh… --- ## [RFI in an Isuzu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rfi-in-an-isuzu/69222)
**Author:** [@DevoutHeretic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DevoutHeretic)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rfi-in-an-isuzu/69222 "2011-11-14T05:19:03Z")
The caller's car dies when she passes this radar dome (FAA): http://www.radomes.org/museum/recent/KellerTXFAAsite.html Last pic shows the fire station. She should contact Isuzu dealer to see if there is a fix - pro… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=30) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=32)