# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=61 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 62 --- ## [Different size tires means different diameter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-size-tires-means-different-diameter/18550)
**Author:** [@Kendahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kendahl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2008, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-size-tires-means-different-diameter/18550 "2008-08-27T14:47:10Z")
In this morning's newspaper, you replied to the buyer of a 1966 VW camper who discovered that the vehicle had 205/75-14 tires on the front and 185/75-14 tires on the back. You told her "And since your tires are all the c… --- ## [Cv joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joints/18052)
**Author:** [@rpluhrs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rpluhrs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2008, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joints/18052 "2008-08-26T13:14:54Z")
I own a '98 Plymouth Voyager, with 155,000 miles. I have a vibration I think in the front end which starts at about 52 mph, peaks at 55mph, then dwindles down a little by 60mph, but never really goes away beyond that.… --- ## [Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/18012)
**Author:** [@Graham\_Cracker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Graham_Cracker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2008, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/18012 "2008-08-24T01:59:15Z")
I have a '01 Honda CRV with 61,000 miles. Have had 3 different opinions. Change the timing belt at 60,000; 90,0000 and 110,000. I live in Tucson, AZ Please give an opinion. --- ## [Vortec Cyclone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vortec-cyclone/18471)
**Author:** [@HarryH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarryH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2008, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vortec-cyclone/18471 "2008-08-22T00:51:40Z")
This is a product designed to increase horsepower by 5 to 7 Hp and mpg from 2 to 4 gallons over the usual mpg. It is a device made of stainless steel that fits inside of the car's intake hose between the throttle body a… --- ## [Toyota Sequoia Throttle Body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sequoia-throttle-body/17677)
**Author:** [@tamoorhe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tamoorhe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2008, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sequoia-throttle-body/17677 "2008-08-16T13:30:36Z")
I have a 2002 Toyota Sequoia with 60,000 miles on it. Recently the check engine light and the VSC Trac Off lights came on and stayed on - otherwise, the car was running fine. I took it to the dealer who checked it out an… --- ## [Slammin' and Shakin'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slammin-and-shakin/18100)
**Author:** [@woody221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woody221)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2008, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slammin-and-shakin/18100 "2008-08-13T03:49:35Z")
I've got a 99 Ford Escort ZX2. Recently it has started hard shifting between 1st and 2nd (a noticeable little slam). It has an automatic transmission and seems only to do it on a cold start (after sitting overnight or al… --- ## [Removing pistons to save gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-pistons-to-save-gas/14745)
**Author:** [@shine1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shine1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2008, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-pistons-to-save-gas/14745 "2008-08-12T17:19:20Z")
I know this is an odd question. I have a 92 s10 v6 that has a bad valve. I bought it this way because I wanted the body panels for my 84 s10 that is a rust bucket but only has 64,000 miles on it. I was thinking of the ol… --- ## [The boys screwed the pooch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-boys-screwed-the-pooch/17994)
**Author:** [@mike4947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike4947)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2008, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-boys-screwed-the-pooch/17994 "2008-08-11T07:38:48Z")
In today's Sunday paper your column on tires for a VW made a major mistake. You stated that the aspex ration set the tire diameter and a 175, 185, and 195 section all with an aspect ration of 75 would have the same out… --- ## [My car died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-died/17962)
**Author:** [@STUPEDCAR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STUPEDCAR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2008, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-died/17962 "2008-08-10T20:43:46Z")
I GOT IT TO MY MECH.AND HE REPLACED THE DISTRIBUTOR O,I FORGOT MY CAR IS 1988 HONDA ACCORD . IT STALLS OUT 3TIMES AS AM GOING TO THE ATM TO PAY HIM 250.00 FOR THE NEW PARTS.IPAY HIM AND TILL HIM AND SORT OF FIXED IT BUT … --- ## [1999 Caravan with a Click or Clack when you attempt to start it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-caravan-with-a-click-or-clack-when-you-attempt-to-start-it/17926)
**Author:** [@abrandi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abrandi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2008, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-caravan-with-a-click-or-clack-when-you-attempt-to-start-it/17926 "2008-08-10T03:18:14Z")
We were told that the problem is the starter solenoid however not sure it's that simple. We have a 1999 Dodge Caravan with an attitude. It seems to start when it wants to. Sometimes it turns right over. While other times… --- ## [1999 Caravan with a Click or Clack when you attept to start it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-caravan-with-a-click-or-clack-when-you-attept-to-start-it/17925)
**Author:** [@abrandi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abrandi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2008, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-caravan-with-a-click-or-clack-when-you-attept-to-start-it/17925 "2008-08-10T03:17:42Z")
We were told that the problem is the starter solenoid however not sure it's that simple. We have a 1999 Dodge Caravan with an attitude. It seems to start when it wants to. Sometimes it turns right over. While other times… --- ## [Problem w/ rear wiper on 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-w-rear-wiper-on-1995-jeep-grand-cherokee/17448)
**Author:** [@Gruenwald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gruenwald)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2008, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-w-rear-wiper-on-1995-jeep-grand-cherokee/17448 "2008-08-09T19:52:45Z")
I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. This past winter, the rear wiper stopped working properly. Sometimes, it will work, sometimes it gets stuck halfway through the arc, then days or weeks later it will randomly sta… --- ## [Computer for transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-for-transmission/17902)
**Author:** [@droginmark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/droginmark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2008, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-for-transmission/17902 "2008-08-09T19:43:45Z")
1993 Honda Accord automatic transmission went out about 190k miles. put in used transmission. It went out. put in another used transmission. When it didn't work, my mechanic said it was a bad computer. Mechanic found a u… --- ## [Automotive fractional ownership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-fractional-ownership/17750)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2008, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-fractional-ownership/17750 "2008-08-07T12:31:24Z")
Hey, I'm a returning (i.e. old) college student who's looking at a way to earn a modest amt. of $ while meeting classmates, staying out of trouble, etc. What I remember from being that age is that, while a car is a … --- ## [VW Passat Timing belt failure after 40K maintenance said OK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-timing-belt-failure-after-40k-maintenance-said-ok/17441)
**Author:** [@Happy\_8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Happy_8)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2008, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-timing-belt-failure-after-40k-maintenance-said-ok/17441 "2008-08-03T10:26:03Z")
I had my 2003 VW Passat in for a 40K routine maintenance in April and 8 weeks later the timing belt blew and damaged the engine badly. I was told that a fractured bolt (not a VW part) was found in the pan underneat… --- ## [Aftermarket exhaust and gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-exhaust-and-gas-mileage/17528)
**Author:** [@Scionlife21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scionlife21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2008, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-exhaust-and-gas-mileage/17528 "2008-08-01T15:08:59Z")
I have a 2008 scion tc and i want to get aftermarket exhaust will i get better gas mileage or will it decrease? i would like some second opinions on this. --- ## [Advice please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-please/17197)
**Author:** [@librasun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/librasun)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-please/17197 "2008-07-29T21:48:27Z")
I have an '04 Honda Accord EX (special edition), 4 cyl., that I bought in '06 for $17,8, down pay of $5,8, purchased Honda Care extended warranty, financed $16, have $9K left to pay. When all is said and done, when I'm f… --- ## [New Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch/17350)
**Author:** [@hildephoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hildephoto)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch/17350 "2008-07-29T19:03:37Z")
I have an '95 Isuzu Trooper that needs a new clutch. considering that the vehicle is only worth about $2k, is it worth spending $800-1,000. on the clutch rebuild? 195K, and is the orig. clutch, motor and rest of tr… --- ## [My car won't start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start/16367)
**Author:** [@baltogeek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baltogeek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start/16367 "2008-07-29T17:26:37Z")
I went to start my car today and it wouldn't start. It seems as though the battery is dead (no lights are coming on) but when the roadside assistance guy came by and tried to jump the car the car still wouldn't star… --- ## [Misfiring Mishap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-mishap/17179)
**Author:** [@chevyman22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chevyman22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-mishap/17179 "2008-07-29T01:45:50Z")
I have a 1998 Chevrolet Z71. When i bought the truck this March the guy i bought it from handed me a box and said he did'nt know what it was but the guy that he bought the truck from gave it to him so he figured he'd giv… --- ## [MiniVan Cutting Out / Dieing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-cutting-out-dieing/16580)
**Author:** [@wmdoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wmdoss)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-cutting-out-dieing/16580 "2008-07-26T02:32:39Z")
have a 1993 Chevy Lumina APV 3.8 minivan, I can make it down the drive and it juct cuts out and dies. I have had 3 people look at it and ended up replacing: Cam Shaft Sensor , Spark Plugs, Mass Air Flow Sesor, Fu… --- ## [Honda Civic wheels falling off theory?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-wheels-falling-off-theory/16948)
**Author:** [@HondaCivic2007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaCivic2007)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-wheels-falling-off-theory/16948 "2008-07-26T02:28:39Z")
I recieved in the mail a notice from my Honda dealer saying that they need me to bring in my Honda for an inspection call. They mentioned that it was said that many peoples wheels fell off their car. --- ## [Fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump/15986)
**Author:** [@BeachGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeachGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2008, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump/15986 "2008-07-26T02:15:42Z")
I have a 1995 F150 which has 2 gas tanks. The front tank fuel pump went out so I went to Ford and bought a new fuel pump, also a wiring harness for it the Ford said I had to get and a new fuel filter. I had my local mech… --- ## [92 Buick Roadmaster Engine Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-buick-roadmaster-engine-problem/17165)
**Author:** [@antbee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/antbee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2008, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-buick-roadmaster-engine-problem/17165 "2008-07-25T02:53:00Z")
Car began hesitating/skipping, when accelerating, after a VERY rainy couple of days. No sign or sound of any problems prior. This improved over next 2 wks and was only happening when accelerating around 40 mph. Took to… --- ## [HHO generator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hho-generator/17091)
**Author:** [@woody12453](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woody12453)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2008, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hho-generator/17091 "2008-07-23T01:51:53Z")
MagDrive FuelfromH2o, LLC Are they a real way to improve mileage? --- ## [Charles' "distant tornado" sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charles-distant-tornado-sound/16255)
**Author:** [@itismike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itismike)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2008, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charles-distant-tornado-sound/16255 "2008-07-21T20:23:36Z")
Tom and Ray said this might have to do with a bad motor mount or exhaust leak at the downpipe. They missed the obvious answer of a properly-working radiator fan clutch. Charles described a 'distant tornado sound' f… --- ## [Folk Singer led astray by Tom & Ray!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/folk-singer-led-astray-by-tom-ray/17034)
**Author:** [@NealinNevada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NealinNevada)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2008, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/folk-singer-led-astray-by-tom-ray/17034 "2008-07-21T20:19:14Z")
There are no PAO (polyalphaolefin) synthetic molecules in Castrol Syntec, yet because of legal finagling with the definition of synthesized motor oils they can legally be called synthetic. Basically, they changed the … --- ## [It's a NO GO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-a-no-go/17026)
**Author:** [@Confusionn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Confusionn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-a-no-go/17026 "2008-07-21T18:55:13Z")
I recently started to have problems with my 92 Nissan Sentra XE. It was driving just fine and then all of a sudden it started to bogg and not want to go when starting off. During this process I see my gas gage DROP. It s… --- ## [Special Edition Car Talk Guitar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-edition-car-talk-guitar/15314)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2008, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-edition-car-talk-guitar/15314 "2008-07-20T19:02:03Z")
Has the fabled CF Martin Guitar Company lost its corporate mind? What do you think of the Car Talk guitar? Share your thoughts right here -- and we'll be sure to let our pal Dick Boak at Martin know. He might even chime … --- ## [Fading fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fading-fuel/16221)
**Author:** [@rune04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rune04)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2008, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fading-fuel/16221 "2008-07-20T03:43:36Z")
You gave Liesa some bad advice. You told her to run her fuel low enough for the low fuel light to come on and then fill the tank to see how much she has left. You actually told her to do this several times!! We all know … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=60) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=62)