# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=47 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 48 --- ## [Transmission failure in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-failure-in-cold-weather/53871)
**Author:** [@duckey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duckey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2010, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-failure-in-cold-weather/53871 "2010-08-21T12:48:28Z")
My Girlfriend has a 2000 Dodge Durango 2 whl drive and anytime the temperature goes below 40 it will blow a fuse. Then it won't shift and there is no transmission position display. It blows the fuse almost immediately af… --- ## [2008 Spectra sometimes wont start right way](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-spectra-sometimes-wont-start-right-way/53883)
**Author:** [@jalcott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jalcott)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-spectra-sometimes-wont-start-right-way/53883 "2010-08-20T23:15:53Z")
Sometimes I can't get my 2008 Kia to start for several minutes. It is a fuel issue. It works great at the dealership. --- ## [Pull to the right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pull-to-the-right/53189)
**Author:** [@37chev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/37chev)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pull-to-the-right/53189 "2010-08-19T22:03:21Z")
A car with a stuck RR brake will swing to the right in the rear and therefore pull to the left, not to the right. If the Audi has a brake problem in the rear better not start with the assumption that the RR brake is the … --- ## [Animals are eating Devon's car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/animals-are-eating-devons-car/52349)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/animals-are-eating-devons-car/52349 "2010-08-19T03:58:42Z")
What would you do, if animals were eating your car? This week on Car Talk, we got a call from Devon in Michigan. (You can hear her call right here.) Her '93 Jeep is steadily being munched by animals -- including, m… --- ## [To the lady in Anchorage AK with crabs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-the-lady-in-anchorage-ak-with-crabs/53546)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-the-lady-in-anchorage-ak-with-crabs/53546 "2010-08-18T13:22:05Z")
The Mercedes dealer's bid of $5000 to replace the interior was waaaay out of line and completely unnecessary. The brother's suggestion of seeking out a body shop was on the right track, buy it's the wrong kind of shop. W… --- ## [Frank's towed Blazer exploding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/franks-towed-blazer-exploding/53685)
**Author:** [@joschmonvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joschmonvt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/franks-towed-blazer-exploding/53685 "2010-08-17T11:41:34Z")
I don't think the explosion was due to Frank's towing. Years ago, my grandfather had a Blazer, which eventually went to my oldest cousin and his family, who drove it for years. One day it was sitting in their driveway,… --- ## [Over the hill, or around?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-the-hill-or-around/53117)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Agranoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Agranoff)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2010, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-the-hill-or-around/53117 "2010-08-12T22:57:49Z")
A caller named Alice (I think?) on this morning's show was in dispute with her engineer husband on whether to visit her daughter across town by taking the short route over the hill between them, or the longer route aroun… --- ## [Show us your messy car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-us-your-messy-car/1383)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-us-your-messy-car/1383 "2010-08-11T15:08:05Z")
Got a spouse, partner, friend or, better yet, an in-law with an especially messy car? Excellent! Now's your chance to out him or her... or 'fess up and show us your own lack of automotive hygiene. It's easy to shar… --- ## [Learning to Drive Stick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/learning-to-drive-stick/40046)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/learning-to-drive-stick/40046 "2010-08-11T11:38:27Z")
We've shared our suggestions, but we know there are many other great hints and tips out there. Not unlike making the perfect cappuccino. Or turning a simple brake repair into a $2,000 transmission rebuild. You get the po… --- ## [Saggy suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saggy-suspension/53250)
**Author:** [@Joe\_the\_groomer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_the_groomer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2010, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saggy-suspension/53250 "2010-08-09T18:40:27Z")
I have a 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD. When I load down the truck for a trip the rear end seems to sag, even if the load is only a few hundred pounds (far below the 1,169lbs allowed). I am good about distributing the weig… --- ## [Craig's Minivan - San Pedro, CA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craigs-minivan-san-pedro-ca/51987)
**Author:** [@jldesantis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jldesantis)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craigs-minivan-san-pedro-ca/51987 "2010-08-08T16:34:02Z")
Sat, July 17: What to do with Craig's minivan to attract women? And he's an artist? Wow! He's got everything he needs. So, the lady from Maine who suggested painting a motorcycle on the van was spot on! Then he needs to … --- ## [Depreciation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/depreciation/53112)
**Author:** [@hopedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hopedy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/depreciation/53112 "2010-08-08T02:51:20Z")
Is there such a thing as a car that does not lose it's value? --- ## [Bob and the Miracle Car: April 1974](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bob-and-the-miracle-car-april-1974/53074)
**Author:** [@mrwinky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrwinky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bob-and-the-miracle-car-april-1974/53074 "2010-08-07T18:40:21Z")
Regarding the July 26 puzzler, I'm stumped at identifying any car that fits the description. What pre-1961 sedan came with with a manual transmission, a column-mounted shifter, an alternator, power windows, a diesel… --- ## ['81 Cad Seville dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/81-cad-seville-dilemma/53060)
**Author:** [@Oh2BSum1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oh2BSum1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/81-cad-seville-dilemma/53060 "2010-08-06T18:21:17Z")
(For Tom: a "dilemma" is a "problem" being grappled with by a person with a college education.) What should I do? To Whom should I turn? One-owner (me) '81 with fully functioning 8-6-4 easily gets 25 to 27 MPG, interi… --- ## [Melissa from DC - 1988 Accord with busted door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melissa-from-dc-1988-accord-with-busted-door/52866)
**Author:** [@jamescardillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamescardillo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melissa-from-dc-1988-accord-with-busted-door/52866 "2010-08-02T18:59:14Z")
Question - Click & Clack recommended getting a replacement door from a junkyard. Since it's the driver's side, should she also pull the key core out of the busted door and put it in the replacement door? This should av… --- ## [Car sick in VW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sick-in-vw/52075)
**Author:** [@diannemcr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diannemcr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sick-in-vw/52075 "2010-07-31T20:06:42Z")
Just to let you know, motion sickness in cars had nothing to do with mysterious chemicals emitted from any type of plastic (German made or otherwise) dashboards! When it is vehicle by vehicle and someone is not otherwise… --- ## [Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch/51204)
**Author:** [@Maryvic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maryvic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch/51204 "2010-07-31T18:44:11Z")
New clutch in Mar, 2010; 2 weeks ago driving in heavy traffic and clutch would not engage. This week, same thing happened and new clutch put in down in IA. Driving back to MN same thing happened. Driving home from work y… --- ## [Sue with the son who is a bass player](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sue-with-the-son-who-is-a-bass-player/50893)
**Author:** [@Lamorte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lamorte)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sue-with-the-son-who-is-a-bass-player/50893 "2010-07-30T09:00:06Z")
I have a 2007 Scion XB that fits an upright base, amp and several guitars very well. Fold the passenger seat flat and the interior is quite large. Also these are very affordable cars that do have a young hipster appeal t… --- ## [Fried Rotors on Honda Minivan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fried-rotors-on-honda-minivan/52387)
**Author:** [@dondersteen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dondersteen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fried-rotors-on-honda-minivan/52387 "2010-07-30T08:53:59Z")
Caller stated his wife had run through three sets of rotors on the minivan in only a couple of years. Assume that the rotors were intalled properly. See if she drives with a foot on each pedal. If so, she is riding the… --- ## [F above middle C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-above-middle-c/25715)
**Author:** [@aquilegia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aquilegia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2010, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-above-middle-c/25715 "2010-07-26T17:29:57Z")
A few weeks ago Tom asked a listener if the noise from his car sounded like an "F above middle C." Did anyone else test the note Tom then hummed? I believe he may have perfect pitch, although in an earlier Nova Science… --- ## [Women that wants to put glass on her car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/women-that-wants-to-put-glass-on-her-car/52012)
**Author:** [@somecarguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/somecarguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2010, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/women-that-wants-to-put-glass-on-her-car/52012 "2010-07-23T23:11:26Z")
She can go to wal-mart and get clear shelving contact paper and put that on the car first, then affix the glass to that. I work on high end car (i.e. Lamborghini's) and we put that on the car before we start any work to … --- ## [Groaning noise when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-noise-when-turning/52244)
**Author:** [@kevindwatson79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevindwatson79)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-noise-when-turning/52244 "2010-07-21T20:19:58Z")
My name is Kevin Watson and I am formerly from Fort Kent Maine. I now live in the province of Alberta in Canada and I bought a 2003 Ford F-150 4x4, and it is called the 7700 series which I have never seen in the US? I he… --- ## [Dr. Armstrong's '93 Suburban](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dr-armstrongs-93-suburban/52136)
**Author:** [@DavidKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidKelly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2010, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dr-armstrongs-93-suburban/52136 "2010-07-19T21:13:44Z")
Tom & Ray said in episode #1029 the doctor's click-click noise was vacuum A/C flaps. Or "power antenna". I think its the CD changer hunting on start, and trying to park on shutdown. --- ## [Howard's Mattress make it to Hunga Dunga without taking flying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/howards-mattress-make-it-to-hunga-dunga-without-taking-flying/52003)
**Author:** [@CARPET](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CARPET)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/howards-mattress-make-it-to-hunga-dunga-without-taking-flying/52003 "2010-07-17T17:19:07Z")
Show # 201027, July 10,2010 I would like to find out about the relector that Howard made and carried his mattress on th top of his car safely. I would like to get more details about his reflector; what material… --- ## [Hybrid Animal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-animal/51984)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2010, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-animal/51984 "2010-07-17T14:50:13Z")
What do you get if you cross a Rhino with an Elephant? Elephino --- ## [Improvement in car mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improvement-in-car-mileage/50275)
**Author:** [@sgkahler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgkahler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2010, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improvement-in-car-mileage/50275 "2010-07-12T05:14:16Z")
The caller with a Toyota Matrix in Mechanic Falls, ME says his mileage has gone up by about 20%. Could he be driving to Canada to purchase gas now? (You had a Puzzler along these lines a few years ago). SGK --- ## [Gas cap puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-puzzler/50971)
**Author:** [@bcbcbc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcbcbc)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2010, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cap-puzzler/50971 "2010-07-12T03:36:50Z")
I get the main point of the puzzler, how the one guy could tell 99% of the time when a car pulled in the wrong way, but how was the other guy right 50% of the time? Their contest isn't to guess which side the cap is on … --- ## [Using Brakes vs Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-brakes-vs-engine/51593)
**Author:** [@studio\_e](https://community.cartalk.com/u/studio_e)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2010, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-brakes-vs-engine/51593 "2010-07-11T12:02:05Z")
On last Sunday's show you all admonished a woman's male friend for suggesting that using the brakes are better than using the low gear down steep hills. HOWEVER, several years ago IT WAS YOU TWO NOODLE-HEADS WHO MADE TH… --- ## [Tom and Ray vs. the Oracles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-and-ray-vs-the-oracles/51314)
**Author:** [@ZombieWoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZombieWoof)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2010, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-and-ray-vs-the-oracles/51314 "2010-07-10T19:13:38Z")
Once again, Tom & Ray have contradicted the oracles of this board, just like last week when they totally didn't think the timing thingy was important in a car with \>100K miles... This week, in Segment 2, they recomm… --- ## [Cat pee Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-pee-camry/50896)
**Author:** [@hatchville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hatchville)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-pee-camry/50896 "2010-07-06T15:23:27Z")
We have found something that seems to work for cat pee on sofa cushions and other stuff. Perhaps it would work in the car. You feel a bit silly asking for it in the store, but you get over it when you sniff the results..… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=46) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=48)