# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=58 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 59 --- ## [Pole vault car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pole-vault-car/27401)
**Author:** [@jack96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack96)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pole-vault-car/27401 "2009-03-12T21:10:35Z")
i was listening to the show today 3/7/09 and you told a lady that she needed her car looked at right away because it was possible for the car to pole vault and flip over catasrophically. mythbusters did a show on this a… --- ## [Rerun?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rerun/26828)
**Author:** [@BamBam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BamBam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2009, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rerun/26828 "2009-03-12T04:52:03Z")
Are the last 2 weeks reruns? --- ## [Cars and Wind Chill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-and-wind-chill/27470)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Caron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_Caron)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-and-wind-chill/27470 "2009-03-10T23:38:25Z")
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 … --- ## [Stupid people "Here's Your Sign"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-people-heres-your-sign/27408)
**Author:** [@Marathon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marathon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2009, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-people-heres-your-sign/27408 "2009-03-08T21:08:17Z")
I have two things to say about the "Stupid People" segment that opened today's program. 1) It isn't original. This was a country music video 10 - 20 years ago. Here is one version of the lyrics: http://www...-5978.… --- ## [Can't listen on computer anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-listen-on-computer-anymore/27187)
**Author:** [@floridaed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/floridaed)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2009, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-listen-on-computer-anymore/27187 "2009-03-08T15:23:04Z")
I have both Vista and XP computers with the Windows and Norton both with automatic updates enabled. In the last 3-4 weeks, I can't listen to Car talk on either computer. I suspect the auto update. What program do I ne… --- ## [What's your advice for stressed-out Lea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-advice-for-stressed-out-lea/22592)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2009, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-advice-for-stressed-out-lea/22592 "2009-03-07T20:59:51Z")
Tom and Ray can repair clutches -- but can they help with collegiate angst? This week on Car Talk, we heard from Lea, calling from Mount Holyoke College, in our Fair State. You can hear Tommy share her plight right her… --- ## [2-28-2009 show - blanket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-28-2009-show-blanket/27106)
**Author:** [@pathal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pathal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-28-2009-show-blanket/27106 "2009-03-01T11:51:51Z")
No discussion was made of the possible effect of the weight of the blanket on the hood. Maybe there is a loose connection that is close enough to the hood that the weight of the blanket presses down enough to make the c… --- ## [Couldn't download the podcast for show #0902 (January 10th, 2009)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couldnt-download-the-podcast-for-show-0902-january-10th-2009/24774)
**Author:** [@Amelie\_B-N](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amelie_B-N)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couldnt-download-the-podcast-for-show-0902-january-10th-2009/24774 "2009-03-01T01:47:46Z")
This isn't really a car question, but more a Car Talk show question. I subscribe to the weekly Car Talk podcast, and have been getting each show since last June without a problem. This week, however, when I downloaded … --- ## [List of Unofficial Sponsors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/list-of-unofficial-sponsors/27062)
**Author:** [@Whammo18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whammo18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/list-of-unofficial-sponsors/27062 "2009-02-28T16:35:21Z")
Does anyone have a transcript of the Unoffical Sponsors that they read at the end of the show Dewey, Cheatum and Howe? Thanks --- ## [Does Anyone Recognize This Song?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-recognize-this-song/27064)
**Author:** [@journeybear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/journeybear)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-recognize-this-song/27064 "2009-02-28T05:51:19Z")
I am stumped trying to identify the song that was played before the first break on last week's show (2/21/29). I've googled several lyric excerpts to no avail. I'd appreciate it if anyone could tell me if they recognize … --- ## [HELP! Taurus Problems Have Us Stranded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-taurus-problems-have-us-stranded/26785)
**Author:** [@MamaMimi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MamaMimi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2009, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-taurus-problems-have-us-stranded/26785 "2009-02-25T00:12:10Z")
My boyfriend's 2003 Taurus just recently had to have some serious (and expensive!) work done on it. We had a brand new transmission put in last week and it cost us $2550. We picked up the car yesterday morning and all se… --- ## [Nancy and her frozen top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nancy-and-her-frozen-top/26442)
**Author:** [@SpecialEd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpecialEd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2009, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nancy-and-her-frozen-top/26442 "2009-02-21T04:53:41Z")
Nancy's top was so cold and stiff it wouldn't go up and latch. So my first thought was to cover it with an electric blanket on medium for a couple of hours. It seems a hairdryer would heat it in a very small area a… --- ## [Whence the wolf-ghost howl?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whence-the-wolf-ghost-howl/26164)
**Author:** [@ImLikeWhoa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ImLikeWhoa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2009, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whence-the-wolf-ghost-howl/26164 "2009-02-17T18:15:55Z")
A caller on today's show reported a sound like a wolf ghost when a) the tank is partly empty and b) she puts on the brakes. Click and Clack some kind of sympathetic vibration in the gas tank amplifying some vibration in… --- ## [Melissa's Clothes Drying Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melissas-clothes-drying-jeep/26449)
**Author:** [@FLYER1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FLYER1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melissas-clothes-drying-jeep/26449 "2009-02-15T15:39:54Z")
The guys suggested that restricted air flow could have caused overheating of the fan motor. I drew from that answer that they thought the increased resistance to air flow caused higher amps on the fan motor. My experie… --- ## [Iliana's Parking Fixation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ilianas-parking-fixation/21787)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2009, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ilianas-parking-fixation/21787 "2009-02-14T16:38:13Z")
You heard right. This week on Car Talk, we heard from Iliana, who feels a special attraction for guys who can parallel park with style. She's found Mr. Right -- only now, he's come down with a bad case of parking anxiety… --- ## [Nicole from Quincy who had her spot stolen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nicole-from-quincy-who-had-her-spot-stolen/26284)
**Author:** [@quirk3k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quirk3k)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nicole-from-quincy-who-had-her-spot-stolen/26284 "2009-02-11T00:19:59Z")
What about having her bury the parking spot in snow while he's gone? For second offense, she could bury the parking spot while his car is in the parking spot. --- ## [Puzzler - Did they mean hit or "Hit"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-did-they-mean-hit-or-hit/25934)
**Author:** [@miamiclay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miamiclay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-did-they-mean-hit-or-hit/25934 "2009-02-09T19:23:43Z")
This week's Puzzler, five ways for a batter to reach first base "without hitting the ball," has me thinking (always a danger). If they meant "without the bat touching the ball," I can only think of four ways. (Altho… --- ## [Maria, burnt out college student](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maria-burnt-out-college-student/25070)
**Author:** [@sue.monet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sue.monet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2009, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maria-burnt-out-college-student/25070 "2009-02-07T01:39:39Z")
On the show today (1/17) we learned that we could find on the website an update on Maria the formerly burnt-out college student. Where is it? Thanks for the help, folks-- Sue Monet --- ## [2007 Toyota 4 runner ignition problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-4-runner-ignition-problem/26088)
**Author:** [@carla44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carla44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2009, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-4-runner-ignition-problem/26088 "2009-02-06T05:06:13Z")
I have a 2007 4 runner. After shutting the vehicle off and letting it sit for a few minutes, when I try and start it, it cranks over and over without starting. When I turn it off and start again, it works. I only have 11… --- ## [Bill in california-bat droppings on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bill-in-california-bat-droppings-on-dash/25820)
**Author:** [@RUSS\_FROM\_PEORIA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RUSS_FROM_PEORIA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2009, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bill-in-california-bat-droppings-on-dash/25820 "2009-02-03T16:30:51Z")
I WOULD HAVE RECOMENDED TO BILL THAT HE JUST BUY A CLOTHES-PIN FOR HIS NOSE. WHEN USING THE OLD FISHING CAR. THAT WASHING IN A CARWASH IS REALLY BAD AND THOSE THINGS THAT COVER-UP THE SMELL ARE ONLY TEMPORARY. --- ## [Cockroaches in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cockroaches-in-car/25611)
**Author:** [@\_Deleted\_User111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_Deleted_User111)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2009, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cockroaches-in-car/25611 "2009-01-31T22:01:14Z")
A lady called in from Honolul about having cockroaches in the car and Tom & Ray sort of misled her. I have lived with cockroahes in Honolulu for close to 50 years and therefore can speak with some veracity and experienc… --- ## [Lack of heat and rough running car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-heat-and-rough-running-car/25518)
**Author:** [@bvrbka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bvrbka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2009, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-heat-and-rough-running-car/25518 "2009-01-31T17:35:04Z")
Ray jumped to a conclusion of low coolant. Is it possible poor running engine and a resulting low vacuum are causing the heat blend door to close and open when they shouldn't? A tune up might be needed but don't go lo… --- ## [Frozen washer tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-washer-tank/25439)
**Author:** [@JCHale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JCHale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-washer-tank/25439 "2009-01-30T05:41:45Z")
Tell Kate in Vermont that has the frozen windshield washer tank to take a heating pad like the ones you get from any department store or drug store that we use on our sore muscles. Wrap it around the tank on high for a … --- ## [Preacher with the diesel Landrover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preacher-with-the-diesel-landrover/25621)
**Author:** [@Skipper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skipper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2009, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preacher-with-the-diesel-landrover/25621 "2009-01-27T00:33:24Z")
You stated that you had 1. changed the started 2. installed a new battery and 3. installed new glowplugs and was still having trouble starting. They said that you possibly need new injectors or an engine rebuild… --- ## [Chrysler Bendix 10 ABS question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-bendix-10-abs-question/21955)
**Author:** [@92\_Grand\_Voyager](https://community.cartalk.com/u/92_Grand_Voyager)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-bendix-10-abs-question/21955 "2009-01-26T17:04:01Z")
I recently purchased a '92 Plymouth Grand Voyager with Bendix 10 ABS. This system was SO bad (didn't do my research first) that Chrysler has a LIFETIME warranty on the actuator piston seals and on the pump. So here… --- ## [Another answer to the Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-answer-to-the-puzzler/25508)
**Author:** [@gentian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gentian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-answer-to-the-puzzler/25508 "2009-01-26T06:07:42Z")
I got another answer to the Puzzler (which president succeeded his successor?) Richard Nixon. His successor as Vice President was LBJ. And his predecessor as President was LBJ. I admit this is kind o… --- ## [Ray's Modest Proposal: A Graduated Gasoline Tax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rays-modest-proposal-a-graduated-gasoline-tax/37)
**Author:** [@cartalklackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalklackey)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rays-modest-proposal-a-graduated-gasoline-tax/37 "2009-01-25T16:31:52Z")
On this week's Car Talk, Ray had a modest little proposal: a graduated gasoline tax. Starting this year, Ray wants a 50-cent a year increase in the gas tax, until, after six years, we'll be paying another $3 per gal… --- ## [Non OEM tire sizes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-oem-tire-sizes/25396)
**Author:** [@SIXMOONS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SIXMOONS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2009, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-oem-tire-sizes/25396 "2009-01-23T20:50:16Z")
Will I damage my vehicle, a 2003 Cadillac Seville, If I install 4 225/60R16 tires instead of the OEM 235/60R16 tires? The 225's are less than 1/2 inch in diameter smaller than the 235's. --- ## [Clutch verses the e-brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-verses-the-e-brake/25088)
**Author:** [@madooleyct](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madooleyct)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2009, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-verses-the-e-brake/25088 "2009-01-22T23:34:35Z")
Is it possible to burn a clutch out if you drive with the Emergency break engaged? I have a 94 VW Jetta that has a bad habit of a non-releasing Emergency break when the weather gets cold. Having to get back to Stamford c… --- ## [Is CarTalk being phished or spamming?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-cartalk-being-phished-or-spamming/25253)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Hoey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_Hoey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2009, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-cartalk-being-phished-or-spamming/25253 "2009-01-21T20:06:17Z")
Today I got e-mail with the week's puzzler, ostensibly from Lackey@Cartalk.com, but originating from mail172.e2ma.net \[66.179.147.172\]. It suggests that I could opt out of the newsletter by visiting an e2ma.net website. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=57) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=59)