# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=64 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 65 --- ## [Transmission problems and costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems-and-costs/13333)
**Author:** [@marieree2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marieree2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems-and-costs/13333 "2008-04-27T14:44:40Z")
Anyone got advice? I have a 2002 Saturn SL2. I bought the car new, and have had all recommended service done on it at the Saturn dealership where it was bought. It now has 86,000 miles on it and the transmission has fa… --- ## [Stinky washer fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stinky-washer-fluid/10118)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2008, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stinky-washer-fluid/10118 "2008-04-25T13:40:32Z")
This week's newspaper column has a question about how to cure a problem with stinky washer fluid on a luxury car. Click and Clack don't know the answer. Perhaps it has something to do with cars that have heated was… --- ## [97 Town Car cracked manifold...help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-town-car-cracked-manifold-help/12782)
**Author:** [@KeyWestBum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeyWestBum)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2008, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-town-car-cracked-manifold-help/12782 "2008-04-25T04:45:17Z")
So, for reasons not even entirely clear to myself, I'm a (relatively) young guy driving a '97 Lincoln Town Car. I thought the car was in pretty good shape and, with tinted windows, I can pretend I'm a mafioso. Unfor… --- ## [SES Light on 96 Saturn SC1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ses-light-on-96-saturn-sc1/13238)
**Author:** [@HayJoy27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HayJoy27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2008, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ses-light-on-96-saturn-sc1/13238 "2008-04-24T20:51:01Z")
I had my catalytic converter replaced last summer and then the SES light came back on a few weeks ago, just before my DEQ test was due on my registration. I went over to a Schucks and had them run the computer test which… --- ## [Special coolant for jettas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-coolant-for-jettas/11698)
**Author:** [@V6Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/V6Jetta)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2008, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-coolant-for-jettas/11698 "2008-04-23T00:53:41Z")
I was told by the dealership that my Jetta needed to have a special type of coolant made explicitly for VWs and Audis. they said if I drive around with the wrong coolant, it would void my extended warranty. They said i n… --- ## [What is the max warm up needed for 2 year old diesel box truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-max-warm-up-needed-for-2-year-old-diesel-box-truck/4887)
**Author:** [@Delgates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Delgates)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2008, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-max-warm-up-needed-for-2-year-old-diesel-box-truck/4887 "2008-04-22T02:01:28Z")
What is the time nesseary to warm up a 2 year old duely box diesel truck? Especially one parked on a residential street where the exaust sends oily dust out to the neighbors. {I read in C&C that shut down time of 1 min… --- ## [Wendy-- you can have adventures with any car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wendy-you-can-have-adventures-with-any-car/12330)
**Author:** [@RachelsGood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RachelsGood)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wendy-you-can-have-adventures-with-any-car/12330 "2008-04-21T22:14:43Z")
A recent caller Wendy wanted to buy a new Jeep Liberty (despite issues with financing) because she wanted some adventure for herself and her two sons. I've driven a cool Jeep with no top, a tiny Geo Metro, an old Ford b… --- ## [The Next Generation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-next-generation/12061)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2008, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-next-generation/12061 "2008-04-13T18:02:49Z")
So, what do you think? Is this what you expected of Tom and Ray's kids? Are you stunned how well they've overcome their unfavorable odds? Got questions for them? We'll do our best to pull them away from their training ca… --- ## [Rich and the lost wedding ring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rich-and-the-lost-wedding-ring/12798)
**Author:** [@davidgrhodes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidgrhodes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2008, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rich-and-the-lost-wedding-ring/12798 "2008-04-13T16:42:57Z")
The best way to fish is NOT with a hook on a coat hanger. Try putting tape - sticky side out - on a small loop at the end of the coat hanger or at the end of a thin dowel. It's kind of like the idea of using a piece of g… --- ## [92 dodge colt 30K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-dodge-colt-30k-miles/11048)
**Author:** [@dswiss2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dswiss2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2008, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-dodge-colt-30k-miles/11048 "2008-04-08T00:59:02Z")
My 92 colt took 5-6 cranks to start. After driving short distance, (supermarket), it would start right up. Overnight startups got to be seven. Mechanic replaced fuel pump. starts for him. now it's just not starting… --- ## [97 Jetta with severed cable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-jetta-with-severed-cable/12671)
**Author:** [@squirrel7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/squirrel7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-jetta-with-severed-cable/12671 "2008-04-07T22:11:35Z")
I have a 97 Jetta and recently noticed that a cloth covered cable that is clipped to the outside of the air filter housing came loose and got cut in half by the main belt. Does anyone know what this cable is? --- ## [Sway Bar Link Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-removal/12148)
**Author:** [@jhouston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhouston)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2008, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-removal/12148 "2008-04-05T19:00:42Z")
How are the sway bar links removed from a 1995 Chevy Tahoe when the link/bolt does align itself with the hole in the bottom of the torsion bar so that one can get a deep socket on it? --- ## [Leaky head gaskets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-head-gaskets/12491)
**Author:** [@Outback\_Baby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Outback_Baby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2008, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-head-gaskets/12491 "2008-04-04T22:05:00Z")
Outback 2000 124K miles. 2 sources confirmed leaky head gaskets. One says Subaru issued a tech bulletin about this and repair is covered under some kind of warranty. However, he does not think my car would be covered b… --- ## [Antifreeze leak...HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leak-help/12461)
**Author:** [@ellieinmn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellieinmn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2008, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leak-help/12461 "2008-04-04T21:48:01Z")
My car is 5 years old. I've had the radiator replace, the thermostat twice, new water pump, new emissions thing (sorry, I have no idea what that's called)and my car is still leaking antifreeze...but not outside the car! … --- ## [Protege 95 Alternator Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protege-95-alternator-belt/12278)
**Author:** [@mycar95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mycar95)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2008, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protege-95-alternator-belt/12278 "2008-04-04T14:40:09Z")
Alternator belt broke four times they didn?t last 5 days each time. I replace water pump, timing belt, Crankshaft pulley and checked alternator. But, broke again. I'm at a loss. --- ## [Wiring and Rodents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-and-rodents/2493)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Brown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Brown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2008, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-and-rodents/2493 "2008-04-03T22:29:05Z")
How do I protect my car wiring from wildlife who are repeatedly chewing the wiring under the hood, other than build a garage? --- ## [Saab 9-5 misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-misfires/12468)
**Author:** [@prefer2bike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prefer2bike)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2008, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-misfires/12468 "2008-04-01T23:06:27Z")
My wife has a 2000 saab 9-5 which is misfiring. Our mechanic changed plugs, fuel filter etc to no effect. He says its misfiring in different cylinders but Saab doesn't put out enough useful information to the compute to… --- ## [Subaru Muffler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-muffler/12420)
**Author:** [@mairen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mairen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2008, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-muffler/12420 "2008-03-31T22:24:14Z")
I just had a $600.+ repair on my 2001 Subaru Outback Wagon (4 cyl.) Two days later we were pulling a small utility trailer and the trailer popped off the ball on the hitch, and slid under the Subaru puncturing the muffl… --- ## [Global Warming & Carbon Offsets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/global-warming-carbon-offsets/12063)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2008, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/global-warming-carbon-offsets/12063 "2008-03-29T20:29:24Z")
What do you think? Are carbon offsets going to solve global warming in one-fell swoop? Are they just one piece of the puzzle? Or, do you think they're entirely booooogus, and should be relegated to ideas junkyard, along … --- ## [I sold it!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-sold-it/12307)
**Author:** [@Ruben\_Gonza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruben_Gonza)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2008, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-sold-it/12307 "2008-03-28T22:49:18Z")
ditched the kia sedona and went to a 2008 ford f-250 powerstroke diesel 4x4 offroad king ranch!! how about that? --- ## [Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid/12305)
**Author:** [@Ruben\_Gonza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruben_Gonza)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2008, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid/12305 "2008-03-28T21:48:24Z")
which vehicle is the most reliable hybrid? --- ## [Kia 96 seems to be jacking at idle stage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-96-seems-to-be-jacking-at-idle-stage/11678)
**Author:** [@samsonojo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samsonojo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2008, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-96-seems-to-be-jacking-at-idle-stage/11678 "2008-03-27T15:39:53Z")
what do I need to check or replace to make it run smooth --- ## [Yes essentials](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yes-essentials/12234)
**Author:** [@Ruben\_Gonza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruben_Gonza)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yes-essentials/12234 "2008-03-26T23:51:30Z")
who thinks the YES essentials fabric is a good idea available in most Daimler Chrysler vehicles? It is stain proof and very good for transporting pets. --- ## [Volvo Noise after water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-noise-after-water/12069)
**Author:** [@Beadsandbeads](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beadsandbeads)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-noise-after-water/12069 "2008-03-26T21:41:19Z")
The Volvo making the noise after going through a puddle has a bilge pump that is going bad. The bilge pump is part of the little-known Louisiana ?swamp package? that is only available from Southern Louisiana Volvo deale… --- ## [91 camery,e.f.i.fuse keeps popping on start of engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-camery-e-f-i-fuse-keeps-popping-on-start-of-engine/11194)
**Author:** [@hunthard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hunthard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2008, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-camery-e-f-i-fuse-keeps-popping-on-start-of-engine/11194 "2008-03-26T16:41:02Z")
why is this happening.replaced ignition mod,coil is fine,new dist & rotor --- ## [ZZZZZ whine on '05 Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zzzzz-whine-on-05-caravan/11529)
**Author:** [@pfk3124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pfk3124)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2008, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zzzzz-whine-on-05-caravan/11529 "2008-03-25T01:19:50Z")
My '05 Dodge Caravan - 16000 mi.- 3.3 V6 has a whine or ZZZZZZ noise which can be heard between 1000 -2000 rpm. ( not as noticeable after 2000rpm because the normal engine noise drounds it out. One Dodge dealer te… --- ## [Todays Caller Dino, and his Neon percolating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-caller-dino-and-his-neon-percolating/12094)
**Author:** [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2008, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-caller-dino-and-his-neon-percolating/12094 "2008-03-23T00:33:24Z")
Somehow I think the most likely cause was missed, and that being a defective radiator cap that is no longer holding pressure. Several years back this same percolating had happened to my 95 Stratus with the 2.0 Neo… --- ## [2003 ford ranger idiot light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-idiot-light/11934)
**Author:** [@buster1543](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buster1543)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2008, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-idiot-light/11934 "2008-03-20T17:08:41Z")
On my dash next to the voltage gage a yellow light lit today that said(check susp).I went to my owners manual and no such light was listed. I then called two local Ford dealers for help. No luck. They said that that ligh… --- ## [Buying a car that was in an accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-that-was-in-an-accident/11921)
**Author:** [@pdufano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdufano)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2008, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-that-was-in-an-accident/11921 "2008-03-18T05:19:08Z")
I found out a car I am about to purchase was involved in an accident before the current owner bought it. From the CARFAX, it was owned by Fleet Mgmt Co. and was rear-ended before being sold to International Autos...a we… --- ## [Center diff and icy roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/center-diff-and-icy-roads/11736)
**Author:** [@pemburung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pemburung)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2008, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/center-diff-and-icy-roads/11736 "2008-03-14T01:43:15Z")
On the last Cartalk a lady had I think a Rav4, or similar. She had to come down an icy road, and was told that locking the center diff is seriously bad under these circumstances. Unlike our guys I'm no mechanic, but I th… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=63) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=65)