# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=36 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [Double Daylight Savings Time? ARE YOU NUTS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/double-daylight-savings-time-are-you-nuts/66085)
**Author:** [@Chuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/double-daylight-savings-time-are-you-nuts/66085 "2011-07-20T12:54:41Z")
OK, let me just state the obvious upfront: you guys clearly no longer have kids under the age of 8. While you are imagining late, warm summer nights spent on the patio with fresh grilled burgers, a pitcher of Sangria wi… --- ## [Got an embarrassing tale to share?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-an-embarrassing-tale-to-share/154)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-an-embarrassing-tale-to-share/154 "2011-07-17T16:26:49Z")
We're all ears! Share your story here. Tom and Ray --- ## [Shakespearean Car Reviews](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shakespearean-car-reviews/65345)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shakespearean-car-reviews/65345 "2011-07-12T21:50:31Z")
The fact is, car reviews are getting a little boring these days. So, this week on Car Talk, we started wondering... what if Shakespeare wrote car reviews?! Here are our suggestions of what the Bard might have opined: F… --- ## [30 hats puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-hats-puzzler/65920)
**Author:** [@Marathon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marathon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-hats-puzzler/65920 "2011-07-12T14:50:34Z")
An important piece of information is missing in today's puzzler. When a prisoner responds "black" or "white", when is he told he is correct or in error? Lacking this information, I guess we should try at least 2 versio… --- ## [Another physicist weighs in on using the AC to slow the car (and I disagree with Tom and Ray)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-physicist-weighs-in-on-using-the-ac-to-slow-the-car-and-i-disagree-with-tom-and-ray/65908)
**Author:** [@durhamkid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/durhamkid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-physicist-weighs-in-on-using-the-ac-to-slow-the-car-and-i-disagree-with-tom-and-ray/65908 "2011-07-11T12:11:43Z")
I just heard Tom and Ray say that using the AC to slow the car probably won't work due to the way car engine idle speeds are regulated today. I use it in my 1993 Civic and my experience says otherwise. There are a n… --- ## [2 hours of daylight savings time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-hours-of-daylight-savings-time/66088)
**Author:** [@LovelyLinda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LovelyLinda)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-hours-of-daylight-savings-time/66088 "2011-07-10T21:02:54Z")
Hi Guys, You are so right about 2 hours of daylight savings time. When I visit my friend in France, we have so much extra time, so much extra light. It is truly great. --- ## [What's the song from Car Talk 1008 (Feb 20, 2010) at 34:49?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-song-from-car-talk-1008-feb-20-2010-at-34-49/66113)
**Author:** [@zeroblizzard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zeroblizzard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-song-from-car-talk-1008-feb-20-2010-at-34-49/66113 "2011-07-10T02:27:01Z")
I've searched for what I can hear of the lyrics, but I can't find the song. Could someone reply and tell me or point me in a useful direction? --- ## [How would you update the written driver's test?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-would-you-update-the-written-drivers-test/65894)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2011, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-would-you-update-the-written-drivers-test/65894 "2011-07-09T15:38:49Z")
Think you'd pass the written drivers test if you had to take it today? Chances are, you'd fail like just like Tommy Hear it right here! We think it's high time to update the age-old exam. What do you think should b… --- ## [Was Tom ever in the Ally McBeal show?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-tom-ever-in-the-ally-mcbeal-show/61370)
**Author:** [@hondacivic22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hondacivic22)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-tom-ever-in-the-ally-mcbeal-show/61370 "2011-07-08T14:16:56Z")
I was watching an old episode of Ally McBeal, and at the end of the show, there was a person shown, briefly but close up, that really looked like Tom Magliozzi. Did he make an appearance on that Ally McBeal? --- ## [What about Topher's daughter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-about-tophers-daughter/65537)
**Author:** [@linda2548](https://community.cartalk.com/u/linda2548)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-about-tophers-daughter/65537 "2011-07-06T21:38:23Z")
I think the guys were dancing around the daughter's attitude while they were bashing poor Topher. She wants to move away, stop writing in The Book, yet have dad continue to pay for her insurance and do all the upkeep on… --- ## [Madeleine's electrical problems on '95 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/madeleines-electrical-problems-on-95-civic/65995)
**Author:** [@StanDiego](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StanDiego)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/madeleines-electrical-problems-on-95-civic/65995 "2011-07-06T05:21:46Z")
FWIW, a shot in the dark, I've seen these weird electrical problems caused by a bad ignition switch. YMMV --- ## [Rochester railroad puzzler - Boh-oh-oh-oh-gus!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rochester-railroad-puzzler-boh-oh-oh-oh-gus/65953)
**Author:** [@noirguynoir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noirguynoir)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rochester-railroad-puzzler-boh-oh-oh-oh-gus/65953 "2011-07-05T23:33:36Z")
Question - how does the train pull the 80 cars up the first hill with no "previous hill". If the train is to be able to make the run in both directions, wouldn't that imply that the first slope in either direction wou… --- ## [Temperature dependence of gasoline volume](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-dependence-of-gasoline-volume/65694)
**Author:** [@Sponder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sponder)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-dependence-of-gasoline-volume/65694 "2011-07-05T17:09:58Z")
My husband usually fills our gas tank, while I sit in the car and fill in "the book" ( yes, he's just like Topher). During all that sitting and waiting, I have noticed that gasoline pumps all say that the gasoline volum… --- ## [Welcome to the New Car Talk Community!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welcome-to-the-new-car-talk-community/64322)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welcome-to-the-new-car-talk-community/64322 "2011-07-05T16:55:09Z")
We've now completed the migration to our new home. During the coming days and weeks, we'll be addressing those inevitable, niggling issues that occur with the move to a new residence. In the case of the community, that m… --- ## [Music](https://community.cartalk.com/t/music/65937)
**Author:** [@pwill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pwill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/music/65937 "2011-07-04T11:52:00Z")
I have a great song for you to use on the show. How can I submit it? I've tried to attach it but it didn't work. Trust me, you'll like it. Thanks. pwill --- ## [The Gag reflex?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-gag-reflex/65949)
**Author:** [@jpsjunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpsjunk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2011, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-gag-reflex/65949 "2011-07-04T08:57:42Z")
We live in Ireland so we have to listen to the podcast each week. My wife and I really enjoy it as we generally listen to it while eating breakfast on my day off. The problem is that my three-year-old son always gets sic… --- ## [VW's Auto-Pilot Plan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vws-auto-pilot-plan/65670)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vws-auto-pilot-plan/65670 "2011-07-01T17:36:54Z")
VW has debuted it's Auto-Pilot technology that allows cars to drive by themselves.... at speeds of up 80mph! (You can check it our right here.) VW says the new feature uses ultrasonic and radar-based sensors, laser scann… --- ## [Chemist or physicist?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chemist-or-physicist/65244)
**Author:** [@Grant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grant)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2011, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chemist-or-physicist/65244 "2011-07-01T02:52:51Z")
On today's show there was a gentleman who was puzzled as to why the black leather seats in his Honda had burned where his son's Sprite had fallen. Tom and Ray proposed calling their chemistry buddy up the road. However… --- ## [Gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage/65832)
**Author:** [@calzone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calzone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2011, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage/65832 "2011-06-30T02:36:06Z")
I recently read an article that stated putting your vehicle in neutral and coasting down hill while use more gas than if you leave the vehicle in gear, take your foot off the accelerator and coast down hill (EFI Vehicle)… --- ## [The SLB "Stupid Little Book" - a defense for Dad, maybe a heads-up for us](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-slb-stupid-little-book-a-defense-for-dad-maybe-a-heads-up-for-us/65037)
**Author:** [@CarTalk\_Fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarTalk_Fan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-slb-stupid-little-book-a-defense-for-dad-maybe-a-heads-up-for-us/65037 "2011-06-29T20:03:57Z")
A great show as always today, gotta hand it to Tom and Ray. Keeping tabs on our cars and maintenance is good, some folks need a mileage log for business reasons, but the the "SLB" seems like it's over the top. I sympat… --- ## [Security consultant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-consultant/65750)
**Author:** [@californiadreamin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/californiadreamin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-consultant/65750 "2011-06-26T21:08:25Z")
Have you considered hiring Marsha Lartz as the show's security consultant? --- ## [New staff member](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-staff-member/65746)
**Author:** [@RickinCanadia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickinCanadia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-staff-member/65746 "2011-06-26T20:29:04Z")
Guys, I'd like to recommend a new staff member; could be the show psychic, accountant, official optimist or maybe actuary.. I'll leave the title (and exact pronunciation) up to you; Ms. Helena Handbasket. --- ## [Kilo-meter or Kilometer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kilo-meter-or-kilometer/64213)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kilo-meter-or-kilometer/64213 "2011-06-22T23:57:30Z")
Po-tato, Po-tahto... Tomato, to-mahto... is kilometer the next word to highlight the linguistic differences that exist between the British Isles and the rebellious colonialists in the New World? That was the question To… --- ## [Same distance to the top of the hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-distance-to-the-top-of-the-hill/65526)
**Author:** [@NCMtnGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NCMtnGirl)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-distance-to-the-top-of-the-hill/65526 "2011-06-22T18:22:17Z")
I think the reason the last caller on the 6/17 show had the same distance to the stop of the hill via the steep route or the circuitous route is that there is a level section of the route before she gets to the steep hil… --- ## [Left Lane](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-lane/65549)
**Author:** [@BillTheCat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillTheCat)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2011, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-lane/65549 "2011-06-21T22:27:19Z")
One of your top 10 peeves is people driving in the left lane. I have a question about that. You're on a long stretch of interstate that has 2 lanes going in your direction. Traffic is heavy, no way all of the cars can st… --- ## [Chicken Mahal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chicken-mahal/65552)
**Author:** [@chaetophile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaetophile)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2011, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chicken-mahal/65552 "2011-06-21T18:58:24Z")
As a bicyclist and carpenter, I have an additional bit of advice for Jackson on moving the chicken coop: REMOVE THE WINDOWS. Whether he tries to do it himself or gets professional help, that coop is going to flex and twi… --- ## [Backwards gas gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backwards-gas-gauge/65212)
**Author:** [@PurplePhlogiston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PurplePhlogiston)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2011, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backwards-gas-gauge/65212 "2011-06-21T00:48:58Z")
I thought your answer to the backwards reading gas gauge question was pretty lame. How about maybe everybody was telling the truth, and the float assembly had been mounted upside down? Perhaps it was of rather symmetri… --- ## [Three Hats Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-hats-puzzler/65386)
**Author:** [@piter\_devries](https://community.cartalk.com/u/piter_devries)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2011, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-hats-puzzler/65386 "2011-06-21T00:01:12Z")
I still haven't figured out where the obfuscation is, but I wonder if this is intended to teach kids that there can be more than one answer. --- ## [Tommy's Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommys-miata/65389)
**Author:** [@stevemoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevemoore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommys-miata/65389 "2011-06-20T18:11:02Z")
So, after yesterday's discussion...what year Miata did Ray buy Tommy? --- ## [Jep's '96 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeps-96-corolla/65544)
**Author:** [@jthorn65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jthorn65)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeps-96-corolla/65544 "2011-06-19T21:56:34Z")
I have to disagree with the idea that Jep's mechanic was dishonest. We have no way to ascertain the truth but there is more than a slight possibility that the nose on the camshaft broke off. I've had one break after chan… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=35) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=37)