# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=4 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Ray is color blind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-is-color-blind/171101)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-is-color-blind/171101 "2020-10-13T04:22:52Z")
I don’t know how to link to it. As a Wikipedia editor, I have been granted free access to newspapers.com and after a delay, I get to see some new newspapers. There is one that runs Ray’s column, and in the one I saw, he … --- ## [Horn not working properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-not-working-properly/170908)
**Author:** [@renten10er](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renten10er)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-not-working-properly/170908 "2020-10-08T20:49:20Z")
I’ve been having trouble with my van horn for some time now. The horn works intermittently. When not working I just keep pressure on a spot(s) and it will sound. I found a you tube vehicle which seemed write on point. … --- ## [Tom and Ray mentioned on "Wait! Wait!"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-and-ray-mentioned-on-wait-wait/170772)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-and-ray-mentioned-on-wait-wait/170772 "2020-10-04T02:28:08Z")
In “Not My Job”, an ambassador was asked three questions about an Ambassador, meaning the car. One of them was about the time Tom lost his car. Which of the three is true? The correct answer was Ray took the car to the c… --- ## [Attention WBUR Car Talk Fans: Win Tom’s Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-wbur-car-talk-fans-win-tom-s-miata/168910)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-wbur-car-talk-fans-win-tom-s-miata/168910 "2020-08-19T13:16:30Z")
Hi all, Just a quick note to let you know about a fundraiser for WBUR, the home station of Car Talk. Tom’s son has donated the Miata, and one donor will be eligible to win it. If you’re in the area and interested, pl… --- ## [Brake fluid Oscar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-oscar/168794)
**Author:** [@Billy-66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billy-66)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-oscar/168794 "2020-08-18T14:19:33Z")
In episode#2033, Oscar was losing brake fluid. You guys overlooked what I did some years ago. If it isn’t the MC then he should lift the flaps in the engine compartment over the wheel well. There will be a metal valve wi… --- ## [Where do you find music?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-find-music/168726)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-find-music/168726 "2020-08-18T01:16:12Z")
I heard two good songs on the August 1 show. The web site doesn’t seem to have lists of muisc. --- ## [In defense of topping off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-defense-of-topping-off/167209)
**Author:** [@Fred28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fred28)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-defense-of-topping-off/167209 "2020-08-14T02:11:38Z")
Hi Ray. I just saw your article about NOT topping off the gas tank in our paper. Topping off the tank is something that I have been doing for years. I can usually put into the tank another 2 to 3 gallons on each fill … --- ## [Advice columnists change people's names: this one chose Tom and Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-columnists-change-peoples-names-this-one-chose-tom-and-ray/166407)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-columnists-change-peoples-names-this-one-chose-tom-and-ray/166407 "2020-06-26T22:58:50Z")
“Dear Annie” is considered the new successor to Ann Landers. The major advice columnists such as Dear Abby have admitted to changing the names of people in letters sent to them. For example, “Frank” has never called me s… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Ioniq - Older cars and newer emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-ioniq-older-cars-and-newer-emissions/165730)
**Author:** [@LaurenceFryer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaurenceFryer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-ioniq-older-cars-and-newer-emissions/165730 "2020-06-14T00:54:50Z")
Listening (online from UK) to the Q from Mabel who had a '82 model car. Isn’t it worth factoring in the benefits of 38 years improvements in CO2 / NO emissions and fuel economy too? She may save a lot more than money. … --- ## [Car battery and alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-and-alternator/165737)
**Author:** [@Eric0712](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric0712)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-and-alternator/165737 "2020-06-13T21:43:04Z")
Hello, I have a question… So my wife likes to sit in the car and jjournal balance the checkbook etc you know things most of us do at home. Anyway, while she does this, she likes to play the car radio on battery mode and… --- ## [Waymon from Portland with the leaky Probe, Episode 1752](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waymon-from-portland-with-the-leaky-probe-episode-1752/165523)
**Author:** [@clare.mck\_168065](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clare.mck_168065)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waymon-from-portland-with-the-leaky-probe-episode-1752/165523 "2020-06-09T14:01:42Z")
Hi, I was taken back 30 years when listening to the call from Waymon in Portland with the damp Ford Probe. I lived in Marblehead back then and bought, new, an '89 Probe. Within 6 months the windscreen was leaking so th… --- ## [Hybrid vs. non hybrid costs column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-vs-non-hybrid-costs-column/165052)
**Author:** [@MajorCamerota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MajorCamerota)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-vs-non-hybrid-costs-column/165052 "2020-05-31T20:36:02Z")
Yo Ray!! I’m an old car guy, and a long time reader of your column. I agree with you almost all the time, by the way. My vehicles include a ’58 Corvette, a ’65 Mustang (both modified), and a CTS-V coupe, 6-speed, whic… --- ## [What was the name of Tom's spiritual guide?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-name-of-toms-spiritual-guide/164781)
**Author:** [@sommerma2100\_148466](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sommerma2100_148466)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-name-of-toms-spiritual-guide/164781 "2020-05-31T05:28:18Z")
There were at least a couple shows in which Tom mentioned the name of his (presumably fictional) spiritual guide or guru or some such thing. It was something like “Omyan Ahspiasidos,” I think… I remember it as vaguely (… --- ## [Hybrid car cost considerations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-car-cost-considerations/165060)
**Author:** [@charlesflint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlesflint)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-car-cost-considerations/165060 "2020-05-30T16:11:46Z")
In your May 30 article in the Arizona Republic, there is one more variable to consider when deciding whether to buy a Hybrid or just a gas model: How long will the large battery last? What will it cost to replace it? H… --- ## [Hybrid costs in Ohio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-costs-in-ohio/165049)
**Author:** [@Ray25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-costs-in-ohio/165049 "2020-05-30T16:12:31Z")
Not a question but an observation from Mr. Magliozzi’s column on the pay back time for an hybrid. In Ohio there is an additional annual fee of $100 for car registration. Over 25 other states alos have additional fees o… --- ## [Dear Car Talk - hybrid savings article](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-hybrid-savings-article/164832)
**Author:** [@ChuckNitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckNitz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-hybrid-savings-article/164832 "2020-05-26T17:36:26Z")
Your article about the " Cost Savings of a Hybril " was very good but may have missed a couple items. I had a 2013 Lexus RX 450h which had the type of engine that required premium gas at a higher price than the regular … --- ## [Parking brake column and question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-column-and-question/164748)
**Author:** [@MichaelH05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelH05)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-column-and-question/164748 "2020-05-24T17:12:47Z")
Regarding your article on automatic parking brakes on May 23. In the old days, the parking brake used to be called an “emergency brake”. Many years ago, I had occasion to use this feature. The previous owner of my 1954 M… --- ## [2012 Subaru Forester - More on oil burning Subies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-more-on-oil-burning-subies/164437)
**Author:** [@uraljohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uraljohn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-more-on-oil-burning-subies/164437 "2020-05-19T16:07:11Z")
Your reply to “Kirby” about oil burning in his 2013 Outback with the 2.5 engine was not correct. Subaru knows about the oil burning problem in 2012/2013 2.5 engines. They have replaced thousands of them at no cost to the… --- ## [If the guys were still able to do the show, they could tell these jokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-the-guys-were-still-able-to-do-the-show-they-could-tell-these-jokes/157714)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-the-guys-were-still-able-to-do-the-show-they-could-tell-these-jokes/157714 "2020-05-14T15:47:24Z")
--- ## [May 2 column about 4-door convertibles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-2-column-about-4-door-convertibles/164028)
**Author:** [@P.VannPhillips](https://community.cartalk.com/u/P.VannPhillips)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-2-column-about-4-door-convertibles/164028 "2020-05-08T16:52:10Z")
From your Saturday, May 2,2020, Dallas Morning News article, a friend of mine owned a four door Lincoln convertible in 1965. It was a beautiful car . The owner was a Ford Tractor executive. I enjoy your articles. --- ## [4-Door convertibles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-door-convertibles/163790)
**Author:** [@GordonDudley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GordonDudley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-door-convertibles/163790 "2020-05-04T23:10:28Z")
Ray, Ford Model T’s through A’s had phaetons, 4 door convertibles. ‘35-‘39 Ford’s had phaetons or in ‘39 they called them convertible sedans. And then there were the beautiful’61-64 Lincoln Continenals. Although not con… --- ## [4-door convertible column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-door-convertible-column/163718)
**Author:** [@BarbaraFleming49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraFleming49)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-door-convertible-column/163718 "2020-05-03T21:31:03Z")
Not a question. Enjoyed your comments on 4-dr convertibles. We had 2 postless 4-dr w/“suicide doors” (opposing) Lincoln convertibles, and GM’s Harley Earl was intrigued, as GM hadn’t been able to develop one. Took hi… --- ## [Ask Car Talk column about fog lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-car-talk-column-about-fog-lights/163400)
**Author:** [@JoeHuber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeHuber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-car-talk-column-about-fog-lights/163400 "2020-04-26T03:41:10Z")
I just read your 10 paragraph answer to Ross’s question about fog lights. You failed to tell him that when you are driving in the fog, put on your polarized sun glasses. They block out the reflected light rays, and let y… --- ## [Car power inverters damaging the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-power-inverters-damaging-the-car/68268)
**Author:** [@feenix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/feenix)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-power-inverters-damaging-the-car/68268 "2020-04-24T14:56:16Z")
i wanted to ask if using a 1200 watt inverter on a car could damage a alternator? 1200 watt inverter requires on a full load 120 amps on the 12 volt battery of the car, and gives out 10.2 amps in the 120 volts power outl… --- ## [First caller Show 2012](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-caller-show-2012/163285)
**Author:** [@Stephen\_Lotto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen_Lotto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-caller-show-2012/163285 "2020-04-23T19:49:11Z")
I had the same problem with the same car it ended up being broken wires in the trunk. The wiring harness twist went the trunk opens an closes you may need to cut open the harness to find it. --- ## [Battery light in ford focus 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-in-ford-focus-2002/159933)
**Author:** [@Jonibeth\_Pierangelino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonibeth_Pierangelino)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-in-ford-focus-2002/159933 "2020-02-29T11:54:01Z")
why is my battery light still on? i changed the alternator and had the battery tested? --- ## [Dear Car Talk letter re: Priuses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-letter-re-priuses/158659)
**Author:** [@Larry53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry53)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-letter-re-priuses/158659 "2020-02-17T22:55:24Z")
I found your answer to Susan interesting, regarding her belief that Prius cars “feel the need to set the pace of others”. Your answer, “we achieve what we want to measure” should have been “we measure what we want to ach… --- ## [I need a new Car Talk mug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-new-car-talk-mug/151802)
**Author:** [@DaveWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveWilliams)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-new-car-talk-mug/151802 "2020-02-11T16:07:07Z")
My favorite coffee mug, Unencumbered by the Thought Process, mug has the artwork fading…are there any more in the works that I could purchase? And of course, I love the program/podcast. --- ## [Loved the Slow and Steady Prius Race article](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loved-the-slow-and-steady-prius-race-article/158236)
**Author:** [@GaylaJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaylaJohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loved-the-slow-and-steady-prius-race-article/158236 "2020-02-10T18:44:08Z")
I just want to say what a delight it was reading the Slow & Steady Prius Race article, now i understand the reason for wondering why these cars go so slow. I read each week’s articles. I am mechanically challenged but … --- ## [Dear Car Talk hood-raising rebuttal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-hood-raising-rebuttal/157266)
**Author:** [@TomKrahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomKrahl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-hood-raising-rebuttal/157266 "2020-01-25T23:31:25Z")
Rebuttal to hood-raising advice: My concern in allowing the engine bay to cook is the battery. Like milk and mayonnaise, batteries do not “keep” as well if they sit around at higher temps. While the car is in motion t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=3) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=5)