# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=63 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 64 --- ## [Drain plug stripped?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-plug-stripped/14888)
**Author:** [@marjorie07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marjorie07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-plug-stripped/14888 "2008-06-05T22:43:21Z")
We've been taking our 2000 Dodge Caravan to the same fixit shop for 70,000. They are the only ones to change our oil every 3,000 miles. Today they tell us that our drain plug is stripped and the only fix (old style plug … --- ## [Left Foot Braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-foot-braking/38)
**Author:** [@cartalklackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalklackey)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2008, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-foot-braking/38 "2008-06-05T01:12:55Z")
In your newspaper column, you stated that the only negative about left foot braking is that you wear out your brakes prematurely. Actually, the worst thing about left foot braking is that, because you're constantly ridin… --- ## [Transmission - 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue - 58,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-1999-oldsmobile-intrigue-58-000-miles/14840)
**Author:** [@rquince](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rquince)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2008, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-1999-oldsmobile-intrigue-58-000-miles/14840 "2008-06-04T15:01:23Z")
Need info on computer trouble codes: "PO 742 Torque Converter Clutch Stuck On" and "P1811 Maximum Shift Adaptive". Car almost stalled, Svc Eng Soon lght came on. Next day had corrected itself. Mechanic says $2,500 to r… --- ## [Transmission - 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-1999-oldsmobile-intrigue/14839)
**Author:** [@rquince](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rquince)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2008, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-1999-oldsmobile-intrigue/14839 "2008-06-04T14:51:40Z")
--- ## [Same Distance Up the Hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-distance-up-the-hill/14674)
**Author:** [@Crash\_Mehnou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crash_Mehnou)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2008, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-distance-up-the-hill/14674 "2008-06-04T11:48:08Z")
It does not matter what everyone has to say, the wife was right. All about work, not friction and the first law of dining. --- ## [95' Camaro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-camaro/14784)
**Author:** [@dgbrimmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgbrimmer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2008, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-camaro/14784 "2008-06-04T02:25:35Z")
I have a 95' v-6 Camaro. It tends to run rough from time to time. It has been in the dealership numerous times. The dealership has replaced the IG modules and the coil packs. But nothing seems to work. When it runs rough… --- ## [Joe and the Propane Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/joe-and-the-propane-tank/13024)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/joe-and-the-propane-tank/13024 "2008-06-02T16:39:46Z")
News flash! Could Joe and his truck be the next satellite to orbit the earth? On this week's Car Talk, we heard from Joe in Charlotte, North Carolina. Joe's uncovered a 100 pound propane tank, complete with a compresse… --- ## [What to name my trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-name-my-trucks/12058)
**Author:** [@jdhat99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdhat99)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2008, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-name-my-trucks/12058 "2008-06-01T19:18:45Z")
I was reading a forum titled "Should you name your car" and I was thinking, I have names fora few of the cars and trucks around here at the house. I have a 1986 Nissan truck that has the A and N removed from the tail gai… --- ## [Subaru Forrester headgaskets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forrester-headgaskets/14641)
**Author:** [@cpsimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cpsimer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forrester-headgaskets/14641 "2008-05-31T18:43:51Z")
A listener recently (May 17)called in with a headgasket problem on a 2001 Subaru Forrester. I had the same problem with my 2002 Forrester and found there's actually been a Subaru service advisory issued on this (Service… --- ## [Two potential fuel-saving ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-potential-fuel-saving-ideas/14596)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-potential-fuel-saving-ideas/14596 "2008-05-31T12:21:20Z")
...to get a thumbs up/thumbs down on. 1. Would a 4--\>1 exhaust, tuned for highway cruise RPMs, pay for itself? To throw some numbers out there, let's use my '98 Ford Contour, driven 14k mi/yr (500 gal), returning at… --- ## [Lefty-loosley/righty-tighty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lefty-loosley-righty-tighty/14188)
**Author:** [@olivverr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olivverr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lefty-loosley-righty-tighty/14188 "2008-05-28T09:49:30Z")
Tighten and loosen nuts and bolts.I have never understood a left-right handedness on a circle i.e., tighten or loosen a nut. There is really only clockwise and counter clockwise directions. Me, I use the old finger cu… --- ## [Repair a deep scratch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-a-deep-scratch/14390)
**Author:** [@johng423](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johng423)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-a-deep-scratch/14390 "2008-05-26T09:04:07Z")
Just heard Drew's call about deeply scratching his girlfriend Sarah's car while washing it. Your suggestions that he enroll in adult ed to learn how to fix it reminded me of this possibility: Some voc-tech schools allow … --- ## [Sound failure, Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-failure-honda-pilot/7767)
**Author:** [@Engleh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Engleh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-failure-honda-pilot/7767 "2008-05-24T03:04:22Z")
Last year, I purchased a new 2006 Honda AWD Pilot EXL. I added a Compass mirror and back-up sensors. The vehicle also came with a back up camera and a navigation system. Except for a blown fuse (front console) the vehic… --- ## [Not coming home!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-coming-home/14347)
**Author:** [@richcrisler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richcrisler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2008, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-coming-home/14347 "2008-05-23T10:18:34Z")
I'm not comming back to the USA because of a very good rezone. #1. The USA has $9,364,554,673,553.00 in debt (Yes thats Trillion), and it's rising on an average of $1.56 Billion every day because of the war in Iraq … --- ## [We have a 2003 Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-have-a-2003-honda-pilot/14320)
**Author:** [@jeantom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeantom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2008, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-have-a-2003-honda-pilot/14320 "2008-05-23T06:23:27Z")
Honda is recommending that we change the timeing belt at 90k miles. Do we change it now or let it go longer? --- ## [Maintenance schedules](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-schedules/14272)
**Author:** [@snaabowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snaabowner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-schedules/14272 "2008-05-22T14:24:05Z")
my honda van is due for its 105,000 mile service. It seems overly expensive given the amount of work they do, mostly checking stuff. If the car is running well, we're doing the maintenance (oil, etc.), and we took care… --- ## [Ethos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethos/14308)
**Author:** [@Ronny\_Speir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronny_Speir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethos/14308 "2008-05-22T12:38:28Z")
I have a 1996 toy corolla has any one tryed the oil additive ethos --- ## [Growling noise in 2002 Acura RSX Type S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-noise-in-2002-acura-rsx-type-s/14309)
**Author:** [@jeffbob73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffbob73)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-noise-in-2002-acura-rsx-type-s/14309 "2008-05-22T06:31:17Z")
I was hit about 3 years ago on the right front portion of the car. Ever since then, I have this growling noise every time turn left (never going right). It's worse the harder the turn is. Performance doesn't seem to b… --- ## [1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport Electrical Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-jeep-cherokee-sport-electrical-issues/14249)
**Author:** [@jnbenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jnbenson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2008, 10:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-jeep-cherokee-sport-electrical-issues/14249 "2008-05-21T10:25:52Z")
99' Jeep Cherokee Sport I have electrical issues with my Jeep. 1. Intermittently, when I use my left blinker, it activates my hazzards. This DOES NOT show on the dash, or the front blinkers, just the rear. 2. … --- ## [60,000 mile service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/60-000-mile-service/14018)
**Author:** [@kaijam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaijam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2008, 6:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/60-000-mile-service/14018 "2008-05-20T06:40:52Z")
My car is due for a 60,000 mile service, the dealership quoted me $800.00 I live in California, but is that crazy?? I have a Mazda Protege 5 2003 --- ## ['04 V8 Ford Explorer...8 MPG?! what am I missing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-v8-ford-explorer-8-mpg-what-am-i-missing/13981)
**Author:** [@denvermom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/denvermom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2008, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-v8-ford-explorer-8-mpg-what-am-i-missing/13981 "2008-05-20T05:17:39Z")
Hi all - I have an '04 Ford Explorer V8 (yes, yes, I thought I would be driving up to the mountains more often than city driving, well I was wrong) that is getting about 8 mpg per the digital reading for primarily cit… --- ## [Wheel bearing replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-replacement/12647)
**Author:** [@Dennis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2008, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-replacement/12647 "2008-05-19T12:38:15Z")
The advice given in the Sunday April 6 newspaper about whether to replace a wheelbearing yourself seemed incomplete. First, the front wheels should be chocked to prevent rolling. Second a more reliable jack than the emer… --- ## [98 Saturn SW2 problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-saturn-sw2-problem/1492)
**Author:** [@gremlin6859](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gremlin6859)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2008, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-saturn-sw2-problem/1492 "2008-05-16T15:55:00Z")
My 1998 Saturn started this morning with no problem. After I put gas in the car - coincidence I think - all electrical worked, but the car would not start. Not a clicking noise or anything. Can any experienced person … --- ## [Passat strange whiring noise on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-strange-whiring-noise-on-startup/13933)
**Author:** [@magnetchief](https://community.cartalk.com/u/magnetchief)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-strange-whiring-noise-on-startup/13933 "2008-05-12T17:55:44Z")
The noise the young lady is hearing is the secodery air pump. It is part of the emmisions system and normally cuts in when starting the car in cold weather. She makes no mention of her local temp so I assume she is u… --- ## [Passat strange whiring noise on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-strange-whiring-noise-on-startup/13932)
**Author:** [@magnetchief](https://community.cartalk.com/u/magnetchief)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2008, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-strange-whiring-noise-on-startup/13932 "2008-05-12T17:55:43Z")
The noise the young lady is hearing is the secodery air pump. It is part of the emmisions system and normally cuts in when starting the car in cold weather. She makes no mention of her local temp so I assume she is u… --- ## [Special Car Talk Mother's Day Feature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-car-talk-mothers-day-feature/13544)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2008, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-car-talk-mothers-day-feature/13544 "2008-05-11T17:45:55Z")
Do you remember Elizabeth's appearance on Car Talk? Got the Car Talk CD with her cameos on the show? Share your comments and thoughts right here! (If you missed the highlights, you can check them out, and see photos, rig… --- ## [Race Car Drafting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/race-car-drafting/13442)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Grisom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary_Grisom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2008, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/race-car-drafting/13442 "2008-05-10T06:55:09Z")
Did anyone confirm they were right on the drafting issue? The leadcar loses suction drag and the drafting car loses pressure drag when they close up so the required power for each at a given speed drops. --- ## [2002 Dodge Stratus w/P171 code, trouble starting, check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-stratus-w-p171-code-trouble-starting-check-engine-light/13031)
**Author:** [@drproctor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drproctor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2008, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-stratus-w-p171-code-trouble-starting-check-engine-light/13031 "2008-05-08T23:21:24Z")
My "mobile mechanic" is stumped! I took my car to have a tire repaired and since I was noticing a "slower" start in the mornings, I went ahead and got an overdue tune up. I've have problems ever since: slow starts where… --- ## [Computers & Hondas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computers-hondas/13751)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Barbara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Barbara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2008, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computers-hondas/13751 "2008-05-08T16:23:47Z")
We have a 2006 Honda Civic & had 2 main computers replaced last summer. The "check Fuel Cap" message was flashing for close to 3 weeks despite checking & tightening the cap during 3 fuel refills. Despite the car being … --- ## [Chocolate... and car seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chocolate-and-car-seats/13154)
**Author:** [@dmayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmayer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2008, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chocolate-and-car-seats/13154 "2008-05-06T07:09:47Z")
On this week's show, we heard from Sarah, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her 2004 Jeep Wrangler has a little problem-- seems Sarah was eating a chocolate bar, and accidentally dropped a piece of it, which promptly melted in… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=62) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=64)