# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=59 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 60 --- ## [Hill Holder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hill-holder/25215)
**Author:** [@03271955](https://community.cartalk.com/u/03271955)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2009, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hill-holder/25215 "2009-01-20T10:06:07Z")
Studebaker had an extra they called a Hill Holder. I had a 1941 Commander with overdrive which had one. When you stopped on a steep hill you could take your foot off the brake and as long as you had the clutch depresse… --- ## [Gentleman with the truck that revved RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gentleman-with-the-truck-that-revved-rpms/24748)
**Author:** [@SapaiS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SapaiS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2009, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gentleman-with-the-truck-that-revved-rpms/24748 "2009-01-18T19:17:42Z")
He only drove it to haul hay it turns out. I have a 2004 Hyundai Elantra that was doing the same thing. Except I noticed it more at stoplights. I was also experiencing the engine dying if I was going slowly, as in pul… --- ## [Second opinion on CarShock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/second-opinion-on-carshock/23352)
**Author:** [@TheRealJRogers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheRealJRogers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2009, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/second-opinion-on-carshock/23352 "2009-01-18T17:48:05Z")
Today's broadcast (13Dec08---could be a rebroadcast, I don't listen all that closely) had another of your periodic "My car shocks me when I get out (not just when I open the garage door)" topics. You always recommend in… --- ## [Save the 1976 Porsche 912E from hybrid hackery!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/save-the-1976-porsche-912e-from-hybrid-hackery/25085)
**Author:** [@mistertate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistertate)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2009, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/save-the-1976-porsche-912e-from-hybrid-hackery/25085 "2009-01-18T15:46:18Z")
The quy that called this morning wants to make an electric Porsche 912E. He doesn't know what year the car is! He called it a '78 but it is a '76 they only made them for 1 year. It is a Carrera chassis and running gear w… --- ## [1996 Honda Not Shifting Right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-not-shifting-right/25081)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2009, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-not-shifting-right/25081 "2009-01-18T05:04:59Z")
The guy's got a call today from a woman in Minneapolis saying the transmission on her Honda wasn't shifting right. She also noted that when this occurs that her tachometer was acting erratically. One thing that can … --- ## [What do Moms really want? When it comes to cars, that is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-moms-really-want-when-it-comes-to-cars-that-is/19761)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2009, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-moms-really-want-when-it-comes-to-cars-that-is/19761 "2009-01-12T17:28:59Z")
We hope you liked our little chat with Kristen from Motherproof. So, tell us... are you a mom... or just a lowly dad who's busily toting kids around? Join our discussion and tell what you think is important in a ca… --- ## [Encore show, the polka](https://community.cartalk.com/t/encore-show-the-polka/24344)
**Author:** [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/encore-show-the-polka/24344 "2009-01-04T06:05:33Z")
A few Polka songs for Tom and Ray's listening pleasure. One is half Italian, and a great musician http://www...ao8vIrzYto http://www...IoLqRB6SnE --- ## [What's Your Advice for Joyce?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-advice-for-joyce/22951)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2009, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-advice-for-joyce/22951 "2009-01-03T23:51:42Z")
What's the best car for a novice driver? Wait -- don't answer yet. We need to add a few criteria. Like, for example, having only $5,000 to spend. And, wanting something small...and safe...and cute...and reliable. Lookin… --- ## [Why would someone steal an owner's manual?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-someone-steal-an-owners-manual/21450)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2008, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-someone-steal-an-owners-manual/21450 "2008-12-27T04:17:30Z")
Thieves take lots of odd things, of that there's no doubt. But, why the heck would they break into a Ford Focus, snatch an owner's manual... and leave the iPhone? It's a darn good, and one for which we didn't give Amy in… --- ## [Is the word constultant really a valid word?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-word-constultant-really-a-valid-word/20367)
**Author:** [@wamjr1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wamjr1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2008, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-word-constultant-really-a-valid-word/20367 "2008-12-20T13:19:27Z")
Several weeks ago Tom discussed the supposed word Constultant which supposedly is the title of a person who gives gives out bad advice or bad information. I loved it. I so needed such a word. However I usually double … --- ## [About security System on 2001 infiniti I30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-security-system-on-2001-infiniti-i30/23595)
**Author:** [@atoss614](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atoss614)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-security-system-on-2001-infiniti-i30/23595 "2008-12-19T03:39:00Z")
About security System on 2001 infiniti I30 My car won't start at all but it has power. When I turn to acc the hazard lights start flashing but the car won't start. I guess it's a security system and it lock the engine.… --- ## [A/C Fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-fan/8191)
**Author:** [@paul54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-fan/8191 "2008-12-18T05:45:55Z")
The A/C unit appears to work because when I turn it on I can hear and feel a change in the car engine. However, the blower(fan) is not blowing air into the car. What could the be the problem? --- ## [Don't like NY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-like-ny/23415)
**Author:** [@Jeffster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2008, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-like-ny/23415 "2008-12-15T04:37:00Z")
Yesterday, December 13, I caught a brief comment from a woman who said, "Down here, you don't want to admit you're from New York" or words to that effect. Where was that? I don't mind admitting I'm presently from NY,… --- ## [If the screwdriver doesn't work use the hammer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-the-screwdriver-doesnt-work-use-the-hammer/23392)
**Author:** [@ryanhorlacher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryanhorlacher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2008, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-the-screwdriver-doesnt-work-use-the-hammer/23392 "2008-12-14T07:20:09Z")
Tom and Ray gave this timeless (though in this case not very helpful) advice to a caller today, then shared a story about giving the same advice for a dead starter. A couple cars ago I went on a 2000 mile road trip … --- ## [My car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car/23354)
**Author:** [@dchuke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dchuke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2008, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car/23354 "2008-12-13T16:33:56Z")
I have a 2002 Honda Accord. I am currently having issues. It is an automatic. About three months ago when I strart it, the TCS light comes on and the car drags along. After a while, when I get to a stop light, I turn the… --- ## [Internet listening](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-listening/23320)
**Author:** [@paul\_basile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul_basile)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2008, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-listening/23320 "2008-12-12T17:48:15Z")
I can't seem to log on the show. I get a red pop up,I hear a commercial and the nothing. There is no play arrows on the pop up. This just started happening a little while ago, I'm using an Imac.What's up? Paul --- ## [Car Talk Christmas Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-christmas-show/23269)
**Author:** [@CTRUGBY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CTRUGBY)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-christmas-show/23269 "2008-12-11T21:14:51Z")
When will the Car Talk Christmas Show be on? This week or next? Anyone know? Thanks --- ## [Second opinion on the noisy LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/second-opinion-on-the-noisy-lesabre/23267)
**Author:** [@realbinky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realbinky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/second-opinion-on-the-noisy-lesabre/23267 "2008-12-11T14:52:31Z")
The rain water is getting between the exhaust and a heat shield and violently boiling there. I had this happen on my 98 Neon all the time in heavy rain. It also can be felt through the floor, if you feel in the right p… --- ## [Taking a car to california](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taking-a-car-to-california/23121)
**Author:** [@\_Deleted\_User111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_Deleted_User111)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2008, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taking-a-car-to-california/23121 "2008-12-09T07:30:39Z")
Tom & Ray advised a guy to take his Echo or his girlfriend's car from the East Coast to California. They thought that if it ran over the mountains on three cylinders it might be ok. Problem with California is the smog… --- ## [I have never seen these guys live Who is who](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-never-seen-these-guys-live-who-is-who/23099)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2008, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-never-seen-these-guys-live-who-is-who/23099 "2008-12-08T11:20:41Z")
I make a grand leap that the one with the beard and mustache is the one that sounds like the rat on beakmans world, any clues from Yous? --- ## [Splitting trip costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/splitting-trip-costs/22938)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2008, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/splitting-trip-costs/22938 "2008-12-04T17:10:38Z")
In the archives, the latest one has to go with splitting cost of a trip, as far as gas and wear and tear on the car. Other reasonable people may have different opinions, but mine is, since the trip was already taken… --- ## [Weight in rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weight-in-rear/22693)
**Author:** [@dfoakland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dfoakland)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2008, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weight-in-rear/22693 "2008-12-04T16:39:57Z")
There've been a couple of questions about how much weight to add to the rear for snow and ice driving with rear-wheel drive cars and pickups. There's got to be an optimal weight distribution (or range) and that can be c… --- ## [College freshman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/college-freshman/22691)
**Author:** [@katpoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katpoz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2008, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/college-freshman/22691 "2008-11-29T17:36:15Z")
This is advice for the distressed girl who wrote the letter this week: First thing's first: TAKE A YEAR OFF! Everywhere but the United States this is customary. You need a year to discover yourself, chill out a … --- ## ["Dieseling" older Nissan P'up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dieseling-older-nissan-pup/22425)
**Author:** [@AndrewFrom1985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndrewFrom1985)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2008, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dieseling-older-nissan-pup/22425 "2008-11-26T23:31:59Z")
On the show today (11/22), a caller spoke about her acquired Nissan pickup running after the key was removed. Did anyone else get a visual of "Uncle Buck's" car like I did? (From the movie) --- ## [A Toot and a Finger Wag?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-toot-and-a-finger-wag/21784)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-toot-and-a-finger-wag/21784 "2008-11-25T23:24:36Z")
To honk or not to honk? That's the question posed to us this week by Jacob out in Redding, California. Jacob thinks drivers who cut him off on the freeway need to be put on notice that they've done a bad thing, with a q… --- ## [The real topspeed of a nissan altima 2008 2.5sl sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-real-topspeed-of-a-nissan-altima-2008-2-5sl-sedan/17124)
**Author:** [@jsnevels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsnevels)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-real-topspeed-of-a-nissan-altima-2008-2-5sl-sedan/17124 "2008-11-25T17:40:02Z")
is the real top speed of a nissan altima 2008 2.5sl sedan 112? Please tell me the truth. --- ## [Opinion After Accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinion-after-accident/22320)
**Author:** [@jimmyjamesdonkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmyjamesdonkey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinion-after-accident/22320 "2008-11-21T00:25:42Z")
So here is my problem. I was recently in a accident where another person slammed right into my front tire on my 01 Honda Civic. I took the car to a body shop to repair, and the only mechanical work that was done was in… --- ## [Faulty Puzzler - "Leisurely Vacation"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-puzzler-leisurely-vacation/22122)
**Author:** [@wolfcj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolfcj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2008, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-puzzler-leisurely-vacation/22122 "2008-11-15T19:46:20Z")
The Leisurely Vacation puzzler from 10/6 as written has no single correct answer. The answer given is 10 days, but he could have been at the resort 20 days longer doing other things, or even just staying in his room read… --- ## [Three car seats in a Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-car-seats-in-a-volvo/21507)
**Author:** [@mcquigan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcquigan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2008, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-car-seats-in-a-volvo/21507 "2008-11-11T23:22:04Z")
No way will three car seats fit. I have tried this (we have a 99 V70)myself :), you can fit three booster seats, or (if you work REALLY hard) two car seats, and one booster. --- ## [Leaking Mazda Miata convertible top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-mazda-miata-convertible-top/21830)
**Author:** [@mjlinford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjlinford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-mazda-miata-convertible-top/21830 "2008-11-09T13:24:08Z")
N, no, no!!! The water in the caller's miata is NOT coming from the convertible top leaking! There are drain plugs in each side of the car in the tracks under the door. These drain plugs accommodate the run-off of the c… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=58) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=60)