# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=57 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 58 --- ## [Recent TV Appearance regarding green vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-tv-appearance-regarding-green-vehicles/29518)
**Author:** [@smellyoldbiker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smellyoldbiker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2009, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-tv-appearance-regarding-green-vehicles/29518 "2009-05-11T12:51:06Z")
I saw your recent TV appearance but didn't record it so I don't know when it came out. You are knowledgeable guys but the topic stayed pretty square on electric motored vehicles. By the end of the show they were stacking… --- ## [Ball Lightning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-lightning/30239)
**Author:** [@web-devel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/web-devel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-lightning/30239 "2009-05-09T15:38:57Z")
Somebody stated on the 5/9/09 broadcast that they saw a ball of electricity floating by as they were driving along. It floated over and right into the person giving them a small shock but more startle than pain. I … --- ## [Physics help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/physics-help/29908)
**Author:** [@escherspace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/escherspace)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/physics-help/29908 "2009-05-07T00:36:14Z")
The last caller on today's show asked for help studying for a physics test. The question was, a person gets their car stuck in the mud, ties the back of the car to a tree with a rope, and pushes horizontally on the rope … --- ## [Never notified of car recalls - what to do now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-notified-of-car-recalls-what-to-do-now/30112)
**Author:** [@catnip3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catnip3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2009, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-notified-of-car-recalls-what-to-do-now/30112 "2009-05-06T17:38:56Z")
Hi, I have a 2005 PT Cruiser Touring Model, original owner of car, no longer under warranty at about 42,000 miles. I was looking through the internet to find a car maintenance schedule for a 42,000 mile just to… --- ## [Letter about why bad car is good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/letter-about-why-bad-car-is-good/26363)
**Author:** [@billg35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billg35)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/letter-about-why-bad-car-is-good/26363 "2009-04-28T18:09:43Z")
I'm giving a talk this Sat eve. on "the actual nature of human nature" and one part of this talk is about "self - delusion". To illustrate this I need a recording / the text of a hilarious letter Tom & Ray read years ago… --- ## [2001 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-altima/29399)
**Author:** [@researcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/researcher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2009, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-altima/29399 "2009-04-26T08:44:36Z")
On the April 18, 2009 cartalk show a woman called in about a 2001 Nissan Altima which was spiking overheat and would not go above 2.2K on the tach during a long trip. When she would press the accelerator to go faster sh… --- ## [My Subaru smells bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-subaru-smells-bad/29121)
**Author:** [@Sunny2009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunny2009)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2009, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-subaru-smells-bad/29121 "2009-04-25T14:48:28Z")
Hi Tom and Ray, My name is Sean and I am from Norther California. I have been listening to your car talk show 5 years now. I remembered that somebody called in to your show asked about why his car smells bad couple … --- ## [The Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-puzzler/28351)
**Author:** [@Caller\_X](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caller_X)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2009, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-puzzler/28351 "2009-04-19T16:55:01Z")
Am I the only one who thinks the power failure puzzler is too easy? Or am I just wrong. I'll post my answer separately for those who don't want it spoiled. --- ## [Squeeking Wheel in 2002 Toyota Echo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeking-wheel-in-2002-toyota-echo/29302)
**Author:** [@Powertrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Powertrain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeking-wheel-in-2002-toyota-echo/29302 "2009-04-18T15:32:38Z")
On the April 4 Show, the caller with the Echo mentioned a squeek at the RF wheel that the mechanic has been unable to correct inspite of replacing many brake parts. I had a similar problem with a Honda Civic. The pr… --- ## [Roaring rearend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roaring-rearend/29208)
**Author:** [@wildbill1222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildbill1222)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2009, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roaring-rearend/29208 "2009-04-16T10:28:54Z")
I own a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab pickup. The pinion seal started leaking at around thirty six thousand miles . I took it to the dealer as it has a 7/70 powertrain warranty. The dealer replaced the pinion seal, about … --- ## [Moist spot on windsheild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moist-spot-on-windsheild/29038)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moist-spot-on-windsheild/29038 "2009-04-15T00:14:02Z")
I cant help but wonder if the driver has the car set on defrost all the time. --- ## [Peeping sound when slow down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeping-sound-when-slow-down/29154)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Glasser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Glasser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2009, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeping-sound-when-slow-down/29154 "2009-04-14T23:08:07Z")
When slowing down from 60 to 40 mph I hear a faint peeping sound from under the car. I think this might be a U joint. Should I do something about it now or later. My 2002 Jeep runs perfectly otherwise. Thanks. Ed Glasser… --- ## [Miscreant, Destructive Squirrels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miscreant-destructive-squirrels/29044)
**Author:** [@LNROBIN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LNROBIN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2009, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miscreant-destructive-squirrels/29044 "2009-04-13T11:00:37Z")
Thank you Show for the suggestion about discouraging squirrels by spraying Peppermint Oil. The miscreant squirrels on my ranch, and neighboring ranches, destroy property, buildings, land, and crops. Now all I need is … --- ## [Film on Inside of Windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/film-on-inside-of-windshield/28994)
**Author:** [@John\_Moss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Moss)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2009, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/film-on-inside-of-windshield/28994 "2009-04-11T19:11:59Z")
On the April 11 show, the caller said the film was dry and also appeared in summer. I think it is like a smoke film. I have something similar on my 93 LeSabre and I wash it off regularly. It's like something in the HVAC … --- ## [Faith in brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faith-in-brakes/28797)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2009, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faith-in-brakes/28797 "2009-04-10T00:10:39Z")
Faith called in Saturday (4/4) about her brakes not working after she replaced her front pads. She'd done it successfully before. She admitted to loosening an incorrect bolt. The boys suggested that she had loosened the… --- ## [Milky substance in our oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/milky-substance-in-our-oil/28863)
**Author:** [@CupOJoeMama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CupOJoeMama)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2009, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/milky-substance-in-our-oil/28863 "2009-04-07T23:46:18Z")
Does that mean that antifreeze is leaking into our oil? --- ## [Tales of Driving and Errant Ashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tales-of-driving-and-errant-ashes/28686)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tales-of-driving-and-errant-ashes/28686 "2009-04-03T15:37:05Z")
Who knew that one letter to Car Talk would lead to so many other stories, from our listeners? Got a story of your own, involving errant hot ashes, while you're trying to drive? We hope it ended safely, and led to many … --- ## [Volcanomania](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volcanomania/27709)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volcanomania/27709 "2009-04-02T01:34:59Z")
This week on Car Talk, we heard from Bill in Soldatna, Alaska. Bill, it turns out, lives right down the street from... from... well, a volcano. That's right: lava, ash, seismic-level explosions and magna. The whole nine … --- ## [Cars and Wind Chill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-and-wind-chill/27472)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Caron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_Caron)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2009, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-and-wind-chill/27472 "2009-04-01T19:45:05Z")
When it comes to starting a cold car, I agree that wind chill has no effect, but when you are trying to heat up a car, the wind will blow off heat as it builds up and make the warm up time take longer. The wife of … --- ## [Canine safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/canine-safety/22699)
**Author:** [@carycarycary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carycarycary)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2009, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/canine-safety/22699 "2009-03-28T02:19:02Z")
Tom and Dick, I am appalled with your laughing about the dog on the top of the cab!!!! Not funny, and actually very stupid on the part of this young lady who should be turned over to the Police and the Humane Society… --- ## [Homesickness & Canine Safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/homesickness-canine-safety/22679)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_in\_Connecticut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff_in_Connecticut)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2009, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/homesickness-canine-safety/22679 "2009-03-28T02:12:25Z")
To Leah in S. Hadley: Central Mass is a fun place! Once it snows, you'll be able to go skiing on Mt. Tom. You can go to concerts in N. Hampton (and don't forget to have pizza at Mimmo's). You want water? Take a canoe r… --- ## [Car Talk music](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-music/28091)
**Author:** [@clnbailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clnbailey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2009, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-music/28091 "2009-03-21T20:13:49Z")
There was a great song on the March 21 episode and I'm trying to find out more about it. It was song by a woman and must be called "Gasoline Blues" or something like that, it's what was repeated over and over in the cho… --- ## [Auto 4 wheel drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-4-wheel-drive/27910)
**Author:** [@4wdnovice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4wdnovice)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2009, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-4-wheel-drive/27910 "2009-03-21T05:53:39Z")
I have always been told that you should not drove in 4 wheel drive on dry roads, and that it could cause damage to do this for an extended time. We have a 2004 GMC Sierra with 4WD auto. My husband says the truck should … --- ## [Reverse on Mazda truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-on-mazda-truck/27739)
**Author:** [@dnwidmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dnwidmer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-on-mazda-truck/27739 "2009-03-17T17:50:58Z")
About a week ago, the reverse on my 1999 Mazda pickup started to not work sometimes. As time passed, it began refusing to kick in, until yesterday, I cannot get into reverse at all! Forward drives (D,1,2) continue to f… --- ## [03 Chevy Cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-cavalier/27828)
**Author:** [@wardrin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wardrin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2009, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-cavalier/27828 "2009-03-16T01:58:50Z")
my car has a really random problem!!! sometimes my car just wont start.. i put the key in the ignition and it makes a click sound...the lights and radio come on the car just wont start..sometimes i wait 10 min and it sta… --- ## [Meal worms in prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meal-worms-in-prius/27744)
**Author:** [@wxtomb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wxtomb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meal-worms-in-prius/27744 "2009-03-14T15:17:18Z")
To the woman whose meal worms got loose in her prius: Since these worms were for the "eatification" of her box turtle...let that turtle loose in the car to recover them! --- ## [The Tappet Brothers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-tappet-brothers/27686)
**Author:** [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2009, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-tappet-brothers/27686 "2009-03-14T00:26:26Z")
well, are they going to get off there LAZY butts this week and make a new show? --- ## [New segment for the show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-segment-for-the-show/26866)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-segment-for-the-show/26866 "2009-03-12T23:27:14Z")
How about Tom and Ray let someone from this forum join in to help callers on their with their automotive problems. We could have a vote for the top few troubleshooters here, and have one call into the show. --- ## [Big Guy Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-guy-car/26936)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-guy-car/26936 "2009-03-12T22:18:39Z")
I had to go into the grocery store when the big guy gave his recommendations for a car on the show I heard on saturday. There is a big guy at our office looking for a new car and because I value my sanity was hoping some… --- ## [3000 mile oil changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3000-mile-oil-changes/24813)
**Author:** [@DavidKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidKelly)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3000-mile-oil-changes/24813 "2009-03-12T21:30:04Z")
In CarTalk 0902, January 10, 2009, the advice "read your manual" was among the best advice Tom and Ray have given but the advice suggesting "synthetic" is magically always better is not. Synthetic motor oil can be better… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=56) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=58)