# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=62 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 63 --- ## [Civic a/c copressor problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-a-c-copressor-problem/16827)
**Author:** [@danny0035700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danny0035700)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2008, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-a-c-copressor-problem/16827 "2008-07-17T06:50:18Z")
hi just repaced the clutch on my compressor and put freon in it it was blowing cold but like 5 min. after the car started shaking and it turnd off. So i started the car again and and the i heard a pop and smoke came out … --- ## [Hot Porsche Seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-porsche-seat/16394)
**Author:** [@NCWillis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NCWillis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2008, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-porsche-seat/16394 "2008-07-15T12:24:02Z")
On last weeks show you suggested that a Porsche Boxter seat could be getting hot due to a missing exhaust shield. This is a mid engine car. The doesn't go under the passenger compartment does it? --- ## [Answer to cement truck puzzler is bogus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/answer-to-cement-truck-puzzler-is-bogus/16007)
**Author:** [@buzzrdly1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buzzrdly1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2008, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/answer-to-cement-truck-puzzler-is-bogus/16007 "2008-07-15T06:23:05Z")
Re. the cement truck puzzler of 6-16 wherein the boys said you could tell the truck was empty because the drum wasn't turning - not true, unless the driver was careless. I drive a mixer truck, and you always have the dr… --- ## [Front tires squealing on Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-tires-squealing-on-toyota/16646)
**Author:** [@apowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apowell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2008, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-tires-squealing-on-toyota/16646 "2008-07-15T05:52:06Z")
Tom and Ray just discussed a husband's driving and squealing the tires while in turns. While I note that the husband said he was driving "too fast", I'm not convinced he was driving hard at all, and there are some possib… --- ## [Nissan Pick Up chirp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pick-up-chirp/16621)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2008, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pick-up-chirp/16621 "2008-07-13T13:49:22Z")
You missed and important detail on the caller with the Nissan Pick Up that made a periodic and random chirp while driving and that detail was that it started about two months ago. If he does nothing, it will go away in … --- ## [Directed at caller Erin from show #0826 (not actually pertaining to cars)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/directed-at-caller-erin-from-show-0826-not-actually-pertaining-to-cars/16538)
**Author:** [@eframson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eframson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2008, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/directed-at-caller-erin-from-show-0826-not-actually-pertaining-to-cars/16538 "2008-07-11T02:47:49Z")
I realize this is a long shot (in the dark, no less), but I have to say I found Erin's voice quite charming, and I immediately wondered "Is she single?" If this post finds you Miss Erin, I would greatly appreciate an an… --- ## [Tom and Ray... don't quit your day jobs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-and-ray-dont-quit-your-day-jobs/16526)
**Author:** [@SiennaKen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SiennaKen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2008, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-and-ray-dont-quit-your-day-jobs/16526 "2008-07-10T23:19:58Z")
Saw "As the Wrench Turns" last night. Episode one and two.. What more can one say? --- ## [Dumb Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-questions/16318)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-questions/16318 "2008-07-09T22:40:20Z")
Your education in the field of education shows. This morning you said "there are no dumb questions." or words to that effect. I think we both know that is not true. I've spent many years in training and I tell tha… --- ## [Oil Cooler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-cooler/16446)
**Author:** [@73\_VEGI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/73_VEGI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-cooler/16446 "2008-07-09T19:54:10Z")
I have a 73 Merc 220D with a leaking oil cooler. This is the 2nd used oil cooler that leaks. I want to fix this issue with a new oil cooler or transmission cooler. Has anyone done this before on a Mercedes? --- ## [The Perfect Magic Bus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-perfect-magic-bus/629)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2008, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-perfect-magic-bus/629 "2008-07-08T00:18:04Z")
Our last call this week on Car Talk was from our new best friend, Jay. He's starting a tour company, hauling wine-soaked tourists through California wine country. His question: What's the right rig that can haul a dozen … --- ## [Ethanol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol/16315)
**Author:** [@okieed42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/okieed42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol/16315 "2008-07-07T15:35:05Z")
How come when I use 10% ethanol that I am advised to go up a grade from 87 to 91 in my lawn equipment. Both 2 and 4 cycle equipment. Should I consider doing this with my '96 grand voyger with 155k? --- ## [Help start Eric's Corvair van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-start-erics-corvair-van/15635)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2008, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-start-erics-corvair-van/15635 "2008-07-05T18:46:53Z")
This week on Car Talk, we heard from Eric in Oakland, Maine, proud owner of a 1961 Corvair Greenbrier van. Five year ago, he and wife bought it as a wedding gift for themselves, and, he says it's run like a champ. But, w… --- ## [High Idle = New Distributor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-new-distributor/16250)
**Author:** [@autospreche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/autospreche)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2008, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-new-distributor/16250 "2008-07-05T17:26:04Z")
I have 94 Saab 900S. It will be in neutral at 900RPM, then jump to 2000 then nudge its way up to 3200. Scares pedestrians ! My mechanic said there were no vacuum leaks, cleaned the Idle Stabilization valve and said, "cod… --- ## [Poor MPG after recall and alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-mpg-after-recall-and-alignment/15827)
**Author:** [@tenorino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tenorino)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2008, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-mpg-after-recall-and-alignment/15827 "2008-07-05T12:11:09Z")
Greetings, I have a 2004 toyota tacoma pickup (prerunner) with a V6. It was recalled in 2004 for ball joints. The dealer where I purchased my PU replaced the ball joints and I was told, performed an alignment. From that … --- ## [Auto engineering from the fringe!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-engineering-from-the-fringe/16219)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-engineering-from-the-fringe/16219 "2008-07-04T18:09:35Z")
Allright, let's hear your hare-brained ideas about how you envision "making a better mousetrap." Here's mine: five-wheeled cars! In a recent post, I made reference of how a four-wheeled vehicle requires some expens… --- ## [Kassidy's Nissan Choke Screws](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kassidys-nissan-choke-screws/16022)
**Author:** [@jkd80401](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkd80401)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2008, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kassidys-nissan-choke-screws/16022 "2008-06-29T22:29:40Z")
Dear Tom and Ray, I am amazed how you can give the right advice for the wrong part, as demonstrated by Kaddisy's choke problem on her 85/86 Nissan. Based upon my experience with a 1971 Datsun P.U., she was fooling wit… --- ## [60 plus 60 or 120 into a wall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/60-plus-60-or-120-into-a-wall/14391)
**Author:** [@cresor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cresor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2008, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/60-plus-60-or-120-into-a-wall/14391 "2008-06-28T20:10:55Z")
Aren't you forgetting that a wall is vitually rigid whereas the front ends of cars absorb some of the force of impact by collapsing. Thus, relatively speaking, the crashing of 2 cars is twice as "gradual" as one … --- ## [Are Oil and Fuel System Cleanings Worth It?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-oil-and-fuel-system-cleanings-worth-it/15929)
**Author:** [@photo1127](https://community.cartalk.com/u/photo1127)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-oil-and-fuel-system-cleanings-worth-it/15929 "2008-06-28T19:09:13Z")
The garage I have my oil changed at occasionally recommends oil and fuel system cleanings. Are these actually beneficial to the engine or is it an attempt to get more of my (somewhat) hard earned money? Thanks… --- ## [Clicking noise from area of a wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-from-area-of-a-wheel/15964)
**Author:** [@dialM4mayhem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dialM4mayhem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2008, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-from-area-of-a-wheel/15964 "2008-06-28T15:47:03Z")
Today, June 28, 2008, you advised a caller to have her brake rotor checked due to clicking sound that changes fequency with the speed of the car. What she described sounded more like the noise caused by a pebble stuck i… --- ## [Shop Etiquette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-etiquette/15731)
**Author:** [@bkagel01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkagel01)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-etiquette/15731 "2008-06-25T14:41:08Z")
Hi all. I have a situation that only you can help me with. I live across the street from a shop that was once highly praised in your mechanic's files. I have a feeling I know why they aren't in your mechanic's file… --- ## [Sigried's rough ride--new shocks vs tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sigrieds-rough-ride-new-shocks-vs-tire-pressure/15656)
**Author:** [@jkd80401](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkd80401)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2008, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sigrieds-rough-ride-new-shocks-vs-tire-pressure/15656 "2008-06-25T00:27:00Z")
Dear Tom and Ray, You are slowing down!! Her tire pressure may be a problem, but when you suggested she buy a tire pressure gauge, you neglected to point her toward you shameless commerce section. I have bought your… --- ## [1995 Cutless Ciera Oldsmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-cutless-ciera-oldsmobile/15784)
**Author:** [@Le\_one66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Le_one66)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2008, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-cutless-ciera-oldsmobile/15784 "2008-06-24T17:33:37Z")
My car has 79,000 miles on it. In the last 2 weeks, the "Charge/Oil" light comes on and immediately the engine dies and the car stops! H e l p!!!! --- ## [88 Toyota Pickup engine noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-toyota-pickup-engine-noise/15749)
**Author:** [@GEOFFL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GEOFFL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2008, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-toyota-pickup-engine-noise/15749 "2008-06-23T22:17:38Z")
What should the owner do? --- ## [Problem with Real Audio stream](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-real-audio-stream/15665)
**Author:** [@keithhelms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keithhelms)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2008, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-real-audio-stream/15665 "2008-06-21T21:26:52Z")
For the last 5 or 6 weeks I've had a problem where one or more segments of the show will not play and the player just skips ahead to the next segment. This week segment 1 won't play. Can someone figure out what the pr… --- ## [Knocking and rattling in Elizabeth's older car: just like mine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-and-rattling-in-elizabeths-older-car-just-like-mine/15400)
**Author:** [@robinshero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robinshero)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2008, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-and-rattling-in-elizabeths-older-car-just-like-mine/15400 "2008-06-16T12:20:23Z")
One caller on the June 14 broadcast had a loud high speed knocking and intense engine sound that was louder inside the car than outside. My '92 Jetta, Midge, has been sucking a trickle (on average) of money from my wall… --- ## [1998 Volvo s70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70/14954)
**Author:** [@angie3112](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angie3112)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2008, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70/14954 "2008-06-13T22:02:38Z")
I have a 1998 Volvo S70 and it's making a "sqeeky mattress" sound. My husband changed the struts and we thought this would fix the problem but it did not. What gives??? --- ## [2007 Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey/15081)
**Author:** [@marcuswsr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marcuswsr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2008, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey/15081 "2008-06-09T21:56:43Z")
I have been told by the dealer that it is "normal Operation" for the a/c to blow hot air upwards of 90degrees when you come to a stop light and idle for 1-2 minutes. Heat outside is between 90-100degrees usually med to h… --- ## [The Great Gas Cap Conundrum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-gas-cap-conundrum/33)
**Author:** [@cartalklackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalklackey)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2008, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-gas-cap-conundrum/33 "2008-06-08T18:05:02Z")
This week on Car Talk, we heard from Linda from Overland Park, Kansas. Linda drives a '98 Ford Ranger... with the fuel tank on the driver's side. So what, you say? Well, she's discovered that she has to wait lo… --- ## [Keep it or cliff it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-cliff-it/14921)
**Author:** [@NeonDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeonDriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2008, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-cliff-it/14921 "2008-06-06T20:48:17Z")
have a question about my 1997 Dodge Neon (166K miles on it). In the past year or so, it's gotten a new radiator, timing belt, water pump, alternator belt, power steering belt, tires, and starter. Now the suspension… --- ## [Drafting Behind a Semi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drafting-behind-a-semi/13264)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2008, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drafting-behind-a-semi/13264 "2008-06-06T16:52:25Z")
When a car drafts behind a semi truck, just who is saving who gas? That was Tim's question, on this week's Car Talk. Tim, a semi driver himself, thinks the drafters are benefiting at his expense -- after all, someone's … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=61) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=63)