# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=51 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 52 --- ## [Barbara from Weatogue \*Simsbury\* CT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/barbara-from-weatogue-simsbury-ct/42654)
**Author:** [@geoff\_isabelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geoff_isabelle)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2010, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/barbara-from-weatogue-simsbury-ct/42654 "2010-01-28T13:43:33Z")
Dear Tom and Ray, I have to politely, but firmly disagree with you and Barbara from the fantasy village of Weatogue CT. Her question revolved around a domestic dispute regarding which is better in snow - her Acura RDX… --- ## [Parts/salvage site mentioned on this weekend's show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-salvage-site-mentioned-on-this-weekends-show/43172)
**Author:** [@ap14rcf70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ap14rcf70)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2010, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-salvage-site-mentioned-on-this-weekends-show/43172 "2010-01-28T03:55:25Z")
The guys mentioned a salvage yard website that is supposedly great for finding parts - I wasn't able to write it down - anyone have it? thanks. --- ## [Volvo 240 transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-240-transmission-problem/43067)
**Author:** [@pnikki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pnikki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-240-transmission-problem/43067 "2010-01-27T16:56:34Z")
Just now I heard a call to the radio show - a person's Volvo 240 seemed to stick in low gear - ours had this problem and it turned out to be a malfunctioning electronic overdrive turn-off switch - our mechanic disabled t… --- ## [An ice-locked Mini](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-ice-locked-mini/43007)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-ice-locked-mini/43007 "2010-01-26T22:34:59Z")
How would you liberate a Mini Cooper that's locked in a glacier? That was Tom and Ray's challenge this week on Car Talk, courtesy of Katie in Boulder. Her husband left their car parked in a puddle. A very deep puddl… --- ## [Call this past week about the frozen Mini S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/call-this-past-week-about-the-frozen-mini-s/43208)
**Author:** [@Burukid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burukid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/call-this-past-week-about-the-frozen-mini-s/43208 "2010-01-25T21:09:06Z")
I was listening to the show again on PodCast and thought about the reply for how to thaw the ice that was locking in the Mini. Click and Clack suggested copious amounts of boiling water, for the melt, but doesn't hot w… --- ## [Honda Fuel Relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fuel-relay/43094)
**Author:** [@Kunundrum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kunundrum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2010, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fuel-relay/43094 "2010-01-25T06:08:15Z")
This is caused by the dry solder electrical joints in the relay ( the metal expands in the heat and the connection is not completed, but once cooled off it shrinks), the relay can be easily opened and then with a solder … --- ## [Song about car noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/song-about-car-noises/43121)
**Author:** [@euphonyjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/euphonyjones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2010, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/song-about-car-noises/43121 "2010-01-24T13:58:41Z")
we made up this song the other day listening to car talk and thought it might make some people laugh. enjoy. EJ --- ## [The Older I Get, The Better I Was](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-older-i-get-the-better-i-was/42984)
**Author:** [@Nathaniel\_Firethorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathaniel_Firethorn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2010, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-older-i-get-the-better-i-was/42984 "2010-01-22T00:57:08Z")
Just played the September 3, 2005 podcast, which had the song with the above lyrics before the third half of the show. Is there any way to find out where I can get a copy? (It's catchy.) --- ## [Volvo V70R (1/8/10 show)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70r-1-8-10-show/42130)
**Author:** [@gmsegal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmsegal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2010, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70r-1-8-10-show/42130 "2010-01-21T08:55:11Z")
A gentleman called in today asking Click n' Clack if the Volvo V70R would be a good way to spice up his ride while keeping a family bent. In my opinion, Tom & Ray correctly steered him away from this car but should … --- ## [Leaking convertible Roof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-convertible-roof/42841)
**Author:** [@TMetzinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TMetzinger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-convertible-roof/42841 "2010-01-19T17:37:02Z")
For the lady who has the leaky roof and water problems - be sure that you check that your rain rail (a plastic piece that seals the bottom of your convertible top) is in good shape, and that the drains are clear. Your c… --- ## [Hissing Cockroaches in Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-cockroaches-in-car/42645)
**Author:** [@Mark-n-PRMantis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark-n-PRMantis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-cockroaches-in-car/42645 "2010-01-18T21:29:14Z")
Hi Click and Clack The woman who let loose a female Hissing Cockroach (Gromphodorhina portentosa) in her dad's car shouldn't worry a bit! These things are not like 'regular' Cockroaches in that they mature slow… --- ## [Rick's differential flambe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ricks-differential-flambe/39840)
**Author:** [@ron\_in\_maryland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ron_in_maryland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ricks-differential-flambe/39840 "2010-01-18T16:04:03Z")
Rick from Idaho said that differentials catch fire after fishing trips. There may be a connection. Is he towing a boat? Is he backing the boat into the water? Is he submerging the dif? A differential that is wa… --- ## [Hissing cockroaches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-cockroaches/42660)
**Author:** [@tickman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tickman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2010, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hissing-cockroaches/42660 "2010-01-16T16:58:08Z")
CO2 will just narcotize the cockroaches and they will wake up when it is gone. Use permethrin (Sawyer's tick off) to spray the interior of the car...harmless to humans but death on all arthropods. Or, get some mouse gl… --- ## [Click, clack... clunk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-clack-clunk/42067)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-clack-clunk/42067 "2010-01-14T17:34:25Z")
On this week's show, Tom and Ray heard from Wendy in Connecticut. (Hear the call, here.) Her '94 GMC Yukon produces three heavy, metallic "clunks" a few moments after she turns the car off. Her Dad and mechanic don't hea… --- ## [Wendy's Yukon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wendys-yukon/42303)
**Author:** [@DavidKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidKelly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wendys-yukon/42303 "2010-01-12T18:46:28Z")
I would investigate the evaporative control system on Wendy's Yukon which makes sounds like someone is beating on a 55 gallon drum shortly after she walks away from the truck. Thinking a vacuum is being drawn on the… --- ## [Mirror advice for narcissistic cardinals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-advice-for-narcissistic-cardinals/42174)
**Author:** [@brdnrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brdnrd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-advice-for-narcissistic-cardinals/42174 "2010-01-11T00:54:06Z")
The suggestion to fold the mirrors in was a good one and should solve the problem. However, the suggestion to hang a mirror elsewhere may not have been so great, especially when spring comes. Male birds become very ter… --- ## [New car owner who lives in Burlington VT and called Car Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-owner-who-lives-in-burlington-vt-and-called-car-talk/42209)
**Author:** [@cgeske](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cgeske)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-owner-who-lives-in-burlington-vt-and-called-car-talk/42209 "2010-01-10T16:25:04Z")
I would recommend Bouchard's Garage off Dorset St in South Burlington VT for honest, friendly service-- many of us locally use them. Good luck! Posted by: cgeske --- ## [What to do with the kitty litter!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-the-kitty-litter/40724)
**Author:** [@Shelley04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelley04)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-the-kitty-litter/40724 "2010-01-10T02:51:38Z")
You morons! The best place for the man who was carrying around the kitty litter to get rid of it was at a CAT SHELTER!!! Not at a garage! Don't you ever think of anything that isn't connected with garages? Shelters at bo… --- ## [Keeping birds off a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-birds-off-a-car/42129)
**Author:** [@frebo3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frebo3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-birds-off-a-car/42129 "2010-01-09T16:13:28Z")
Today's show included a request for advice on how to keep a cardinal from preening and pooping while looking in the side view mirror of a parked car. We had the same problem with a male cardinal who was in love with our… --- ## [Cardinals (the Birds!) and mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cardinals-the-birds-and-mirrors/42128)
**Author:** [@sharonwue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharonwue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cardinals-the-birds-and-mirrors/42128 "2010-01-09T16:13:05Z")
The woman whose car was being 'attacked' by Mrs Cardinal needs to cover her mirrors, and maybe her other windows as well. Lady cardinals pick out their nest sites, and they are territorial, but only about other cardinal… --- ## [Ken from Bluffton's Contour](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ken-from-blufftons-contour/41743)
**Author:** [@KDog67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KDog67)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ken-from-blufftons-contour/41743 "2010-01-07T16:47:51Z")
From the 1/2/2010 show: Ken called in with a question about his '95 Ford Contour. Sometimes when idling, the car makes a funny "mooing" sound and then dies. It starts again without problem and doesn't have any proble… --- ## [Blown transfer case in providence](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-transfer-case-in-providence/41873)
**Author:** [@zippy06360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zippy06360)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-transfer-case-in-providence/41873 "2010-01-04T22:36:55Z")
have mech check for ANY dents in the case or near drive shaft yoke and seal.this would cause leak from road debri .a blow up would not cause an IN dent only an OUT dent. look real close at all the pices of the outsid… --- ## [High pressure hose replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pressure-hose-replacement/41872)
**Author:** [@zippy06360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zippy06360)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pressure-hose-replacement/41872 "2010-01-04T22:29:21Z")
some times if you remove the front tire and inner plastic flap you can access the hose connection --- ## [Reasons for transmission to pop out of gear at speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reasons-for-transmission-to-pop-out-of-gear-at-speed/41684)
**Author:** [@ajbock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ajbock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reasons-for-transmission-to-pop-out-of-gear-at-speed/41684 "2010-01-02T21:44:50Z")
This Sat., 1/2/10 a woman called about a problem that started happening right after "new" mechanics had replaced her clutch. The problem was that she now had difficulty getting it into 5th gear and once in, it would pop … --- ## [Convertible for Pam's Daughter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convertible-for-pams-daughter/41020)
**Author:** [@azimuth361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azimuth361)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convertible-for-pams-daughter/41020 "2010-01-02T00:47:20Z")
Pam from Fort Collins, Colorado asked about a convertible for her daughter. Pam was concerned about safety. How about a targa along the lines of a Honda Del Sol? --- ## [Achey-Breaky Saab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/achey-breaky-saab/41504)
**Author:** [@Solitaire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solitaire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/achey-breaky-saab/41504 "2009-12-31T15:20:49Z")
Dear Tom & Ray, The love of my life has a 2002 Saab 9-5 that has approximately 100K miles. She is the second owner and the car has been well maintained. On Christmas Eve on our way to the airport, the car died with no wa… --- ## [Interesting Unique Car Repair Methods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-unique-car-repair-methods/41406)
**Author:** [@tcoop77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcoop77)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-unique-car-repair-methods/41406 "2009-12-29T23:21:59Z")
During a commercial break on yesterdays car talk. The guys mentioned something about a list or discussion of unique car repair methods i.e. throwing fiery paper fragments in to the intake of a diesel to get it started. I… --- ## [Pope's 10 Commandments of the Road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popes-10-commandments-of-the-road/849)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popes-10-commandments-of-the-road/849 "2009-12-29T01:02:51Z")
This week on Car Talk, we shared the Vatican's new 10 Commandments for driving. (And no, we're not kidding. You can read them here.) And, well, temptation got the better of us. So, we had no choice but to add a few of o… --- ## [Puzzler - The Imaginary Lightbulb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-the-imaginary-lightbulb/41253)
**Author:** [@ZombieWoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZombieWoof)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-the-imaginary-lightbulb/41253 "2009-12-28T22:10:05Z")
This wasn't even a puzzle, and poorly presented: there was no bulb involved, in spite of the use of the term. It was an LED and the D stands for diode, and that means polarity is an issue. Worst puzzler ever? No. Not… --- ## [I Am Looking to Downgrade Paid Off Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-looking-to-downgrade-paid-off-vehicle/41212)
**Author:** [@Aaron9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron9)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-looking-to-downgrade-paid-off-vehicle/41212 "2009-12-28T00:03:44Z")
I have a fully loaded 2005 Nissan Maxima with 82,000 mi and it is paid off. Should I try to trade in for 2 cars of an equal value. I realize i will be downgrading cars. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=50) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=52)