# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=56 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 57 --- ## [No Joy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-joy/32954)
**Author:** [@BamBam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BamBam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-joy/32954 "2009-07-06T20:35:58Z")
Is anyone else not able to stream the 4th of July Show? I can't get anything after the ad. --- ## [Joseph in Florida with wet interior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/joseph-in-florida-with-wet-interior/31912)
**Author:** [@researcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/researcher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2009, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/joseph-in-florida-with-wet-interior/31912 "2009-07-06T16:37:02Z")
On the June 13, 2009 Cartalk show, Joseph will be in trouble with his wife because he left the windows open on her car during a rain storm and soaked the interior. Click and Clack recommended using ShamWow to wick u… --- ## [Car Talk's Collective Nouns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talks-collective-nouns/32051)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2009, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talks-collective-nouns/32051 "2009-07-06T05:20:42Z")
Last month, a New York Times blog featured a little competition of sorts: creating new collective nouns. (The results were pretty amusing, including "a google of searchers", "a bore of bloggers," and "a battery of Priuse… --- ## [Would you date a guy who lived in a van?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-date-a-guy-who-lived-in-a-van/20039)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2009, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-date-a-guy-who-lived-in-a-van/20039 "2009-07-05T14:29:38Z")
This week on Car Talk, is van dwelling a reason NOT to date a guy who otherwise appears sweet and reasonably hygienic? That's the automotive-relationship conundrum that our caller Tara from Fremont, California was faci… --- ## [2 - 3 - 4 - 5 Puzzler - alternate answer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-3-4-5-puzzler-alternate-answer/31336)
**Author:** [@W\_Jeff\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/W_Jeff_S)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-3-4-5-puzzler-alternate-answer/31336 "2009-07-03T04:01:41Z")
In last week's show it was said that the answer given (4-3+5^2=26) was the only possible answer. I came up with (3/2+5)x4=26. Am I math illiterate or are there two answers? - Jeff --- ## [Puzzler for 6/28/09](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-for-6-28-09/32577)
**Author:** [@DiannLisa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DiannLisa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-for-6-28-09/32577 "2009-06-30T03:24:59Z")
Was in my car today listening to CarTalk. Heard this week's puzzler, but couldn't write it down while driving. Can anyone help me out and give me the 5 words given as clues. I think it was bugle, unrest, grotto, then … --- ## [Chad in Arizona with high-milage new vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chad-in-arizona-with-high-milage-new-vehicle/32454)
**Author:** [@wolfmanyoda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolfmanyoda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chad-in-arizona-with-high-milage-new-vehicle/32454 "2009-06-29T15:22:52Z")
Hey Chad, I heard you on the radio today and I could almost swear you were my college roommate at Ball State. I've tried looking up your number and can't find it. If you were the weird piano kid who lived with me in… --- ## [The song from 0852 at 16:30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-song-from-0852-at-16-30/32471)
**Author:** [@BlaclRose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlaclRose)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-song-from-0852-at-16-30/32471 "2009-06-27T21:38:55Z")
Does anyone know the song from the first break of the encore episode that played on Dec. 27 of last year? I can't find it anywhere! The lyrics played go as followed: "through the valley of the broken runs a river of th… --- ## [Toyota Matrix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix/32373)
**Author:** [@islandgal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/islandgal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix/32373 "2009-06-26T04:16:08Z")
The sport matrix is a front wheel drive with various extra stability control, abs, etc. Do you think this is good enough for driving in Maine. I only had awd and thought it was a must for Maine driving. The dealer thin… --- ## [Park Rangers Lug nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-rangers-lug-nuts/32379)
**Author:** [@a1busdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a1busdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-rangers-lug-nuts/32379 "2009-06-26T02:01:07Z")
If they are alumm. rims and if you don't re-tighten them after 30 miles they will come loose. --- ## [Park Rangers Lug nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-rangers-lug-nuts/32378)
**Author:** [@a1busdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a1busdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-rangers-lug-nuts/32378 "2009-06-25T18:23:59Z")
If they are alumm. rims if you don't re-tighten them after 30 miles they will come loose. --- ## [Pulling stumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-stumps/31882)
**Author:** [@erikgem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikgem)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-stumps/31882 "2009-06-24T04:01:04Z")
When I had my 1975 Ford E150 I used it to remove heavy brush. I would hook up a couple chains to the trailer hitch and to a shrub I wanted to remove. As some of these were rather large, I put on my seat belt and then c… --- ## [Running with the gas tank almost empty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-with-the-gas-tank-almost-empty/32182)
**Author:** [@pjbeee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjbeee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2009, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-with-the-gas-tank-almost-empty/32182 "2009-06-22T21:23:15Z")
I have on one occasion run my gas tank almost empty, and sludge in the tank most definitely clogged the fuel filter in the tank. I am sure of this, because removing and replacing (or cleaning, I don't recall) the filter… --- ## [Show Open: Dogs vs. Wives. Also, fluid? What fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-open-dogs-vs-wives-also-fluid-what-fluid/32154)
**Author:** [@Animal\_Author](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Animal_Author)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2009, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-open-dogs-vs-wives-also-fluid-what-fluid/32154 "2009-06-22T14:17:27Z")
I recently had a book published on a very similar topic! "Why I'd Rather Date My Dog: Musings for Savvy Singles" is not gender specific, and contains a collection of wry observations, clever quips, and sly jokes comparin… --- ## [Diesel Engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-engines/32190)
**Author:** [@ahale\_1973](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ahale_1973)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-engines/32190 "2009-06-21T18:58:00Z")
Why do diesel engines last considerably longer than their gasoline counterparts? --- ## [Trailer versus Dolly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-versus-dolly/32168)
**Author:** [@azimuth361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azimuth361)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-versus-dolly/32168 "2009-06-21T15:16:47Z")
I just listened to Car Talk on Armed Forces Network here in Germany. A caller asked if it would be better to rent a dolly or a trailer to transport her car. Having used both, I would suggest a trailer. I used a dolly … --- ## [Fiat jokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-jokes/30659)
**Author:** [@Fiat124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fiat124)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-jokes/30659 "2009-06-20T23:35:57Z")
My daily driver for years is an '82 Fiat 124 Spider. Mt wife & I did a 200 mile run yesterday & we had no trouble. Should I cancel my AAA plus policy? --- ## [www.TunerSpotter.com - What do you think?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/www-tunerspotter-com-what-do-you-think/32059)
**Author:** [@TunerSpotter.com](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TunerSpotter.com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2009, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/www-tunerspotter-com-what-do-you-think/32059 "2009-06-18T23:55:42Z")
I have a new website that i started www.TunerSpotter.com and i would love it if you could give me feedback! We are soon going to ad a forums section also! Remember...submit ALL your hot rides and pics of others you… --- ## [High Octane Requirements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-octane-requirements/30994)
**Author:** [@georgeator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgeator)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2009, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-octane-requirements/30994 "2009-06-12T22:25:12Z")
Some auto engineers have determined that 91 octane,or higher, is necessary. I believe that requirement was set for sea level. We who live in high altitudes can not buy octane of 93 as is available on the east coast. I am… --- ## [94 year old needs Comfortable Seat for AltimaSL 2006](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-year-old-needs-comfortable-seat-for-altimasl-2006/31380)
**Author:** [@MMMFXC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MMMFXC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-year-old-needs-comfortable-seat-for-altimasl-2006/31380 "2009-06-03T20:14:25Z")
I have a Nissan Altima SL 2006 ...when my 94 year old Mom rides in the front seat she finds it most uncomfortable to sit in. I am looking to purchase a SUPERIOR QUALITY seat cushion that provides lumbar back and … --- ## [Mentioned on last show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mentioned-on-last-show/31317)
**Author:** [@roygump](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roygump)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mentioned-on-last-show/31317 "2009-06-02T03:32:24Z")
please tell me What Tom said in the last shwo that listeners should write their answer to the puzzler on!! Some sort of outdoor tent/gazebo/shed. I just can't quite recall the exact name of it? Ya kow, in case I do kno… --- ## [Eurovan front end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eurovan-front-end-noise/11226)
**Author:** [@huskydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huskydog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eurovan-front-end-noise/11226 "2009-05-29T18:00:54Z")
I replaced the original 15" wheels on my 1999 VW Eurovan camper with 16" wheels/tires. Also redid the struts etc. After a few thousand miles I started hearing and feeling a slight vibration with right turns at speeds o… --- ## [Was that really St. Elmo's Fire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-that-really-st-elmos-fire/30199)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2009, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-that-really-st-elmos-fire/30199 "2009-05-29T15:40:02Z")
Just when we thought we'd heard it all... we get a call from someone like Christy, in Washington, D.C. What's so interesting? Well, she saw something. Something that looked an awful lot like a ball of static, when s… --- ## [What kind of guy drives a minivan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-guy-drives-a-minivan/30843)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2009, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-guy-drives-a-minivan/30843 "2009-05-28T19:41:19Z")
What kind of guy drives a minivan? Good question! That was the question posited by Tom and Ray, when Grace called in to Car Talk this week. (Ray's personal belief? "Real" men drive jeeps or trucks.) Grace'… --- ## [Xkcd appearance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xkcd-appearance/30532)
**Author:** [@Volkai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volkai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xkcd-appearance/30532 "2009-05-27T21:10:19Z")
Just sort of wondering if anyone else here has noticed that Car Talk was referenced in a rather entertaining webcomic just recently. I meant to post this here the day that comic went up, but put it in completely the wr… --- ## [The clunk in your trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-clunk-in-your-trunk/30915)
**Author:** [@bobc455](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobc455)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2009, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-clunk-in-your-trunk/30915 "2009-05-26T02:09:43Z")
Cliff from Laconia called with a clunk in his 2000 Camry. Check your spare tire! After you get a flat tire, the tire mechanic will frequently just throw the tire in the spare tire well without fastening it down. … --- ## [Remember Melissa?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-melissa/2606)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-melissa/2606 "2009-05-23T15:26:43Z")
Remember that little twerp, Melissa? We certainly do! How could we forget her? Many years ago, at age 12, she rocketed to #1 on our list of Car Talk haters. The most memorable part of her irate missive to us? "P.P.S. My … --- ## [Answer-Why start in 2nd gear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/answer-why-start-in-2nd-gear/30637)
**Author:** [@Bill\_211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_211)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2009, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/answer-why-start-in-2nd-gear/30637 "2009-05-19T12:55:48Z")
In last week's written column, "Click & Clack," someone wrote in; Her father taught her to drive by always starting in 2nd gear. Tom and Ray don't know why. Here's a possible answer: On some pickups, first gear is v… --- ## [Dead Battery Puzzler - Wrong answer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-puzzler-wrong-answer/30350)
**Author:** [@tunnelboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tunnelboy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2009, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-puzzler-wrong-answer/30350 "2009-05-17T14:58:24Z")
I think the answer to this weeks puzzler was incorrect! It was about the guy who was in the middle of nowhere with a dead battery and some tools. The answer was to take the belt from the alternator and run it around the … --- ## [Claire's Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/claires-headlights/30083)
**Author:** [@dwynne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwynne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/claires-headlights/30083 "2009-05-12T18:01:33Z")
Listener Claire called in last week seeking help to keep from leaving her headlights on all the time. Click and Clack ("Those two knuckle heads") suggested paying an auto electrician large coin to re-wire her VW to have … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=55) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=57)