# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=66 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 67 --- ## [Getting Your Kid to Sleep-- without CO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-your-kid-to-sleep-without-co/10230)
**Author:** [@dmayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmayer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2008, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-your-kid-to-sleep-without-co/10230 "2008-02-07T02:47:38Z")
This week on Car Talk, Tom and Ray heard from Jayne in Fairfax, Virginia who was trying to get her baby to sleep-- without idling her Subaru Outback ad nauseum and risking a dose of carbon monoxide, not to mention pollut… --- ## [The Possibly Putrid Plural Car Name Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-possibly-putrid-plural-car-name-puzzler/8340)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2008, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-possibly-putrid-plural-car-name-puzzler/8340 "2008-02-06T20:28:01Z")
You might remember the puzzler from a few weeks ago. (Unless your name is Tom Magliozzi, of course.) Specifically, the one Ray shared about plural car model names. Ray thought there were only three car model names … --- ## [Morning Ablutions (Distracted Driver)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/morning-ablutions-distracted-driver/10236)
**Author:** [@broggerp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/broggerp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2008, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/morning-ablutions-distracted-driver/10236 "2008-02-04T18:23:54Z")
The writer asks, "Why did she brush her teeth BEFORE eating breakfast, rather than AFTER?" --- ## [Subaru Forester Anitfreeze Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-anitfreeze-leak/9859)
**Author:** [@tjschlic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjschlic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2008, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-anitfreeze-leak/9859 "2008-01-30T02:25:01Z")
I just brought my 2002 Forester into my local dealer for service and he found a "substantial" antifreeze leak. He showed me the underside of the engine and there was indeed quite a bit of antifreeze dripping off the bott… --- ## [Honda Insight IMA rusty need replacing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-ima-rusty-need-replacing/9810)
**Author:** [@pamvavra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pamvavra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2008, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-ima-rusty-need-replacing/9810 "2008-01-30T01:43:28Z")
I purchased a replacement engine for my 2000 Honda Insight and it arrived at the dealership that I planned to have install it for me. They tell me that the IMA on the replacement is rusty and they want to swap it out wi… --- ## [Newer korean/american or older japanese car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-korean-american-or-older-japanese-car/9924)
**Author:** [@sathyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sathyan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2008, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-korean-american-or-older-japanese-car/9924 "2008-01-29T23:23:24Z")
Location: Monterey, CA I'm looking for a small, auto transmission car for around $10k. In that price range, I could get any of these: Model Year Miles Toyota Corolla LE 2002 60,000 Honda Civic… --- ## [Heating - Air Conditioner problem: Blend door?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-air-conditioner-problem-blend-door/9799)
**Author:** [@LidaRose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LidaRose)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-air-conditioner-problem-blend-door/9799 "2008-01-27T02:58:39Z")
I've had a problem with my 2003 Taurus' heater and air conditioner controls for some months now. I do not have climate control - I have the ?3 knob? system: #1-fan, #2-temp control and #3-heater/air conditioner setting… --- ## [Old mercedes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-mercedes/9791)
**Author:** [@cantalupo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cantalupo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2008, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-mercedes/9791 "2008-01-27T02:27:49Z")
I bought a 1991 SEL 300 Mercedes for my 18 yr old daughter to drive. It has around 1900000 and I love driving it. (She does too, I'm happy to add.) And it ran really well until a month ago. Now when I start it, it ru… --- ## [Swing'n sway bar Montana](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swingn-sway-bar-montana/7533)
**Author:** [@dportjoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dportjoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2008, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swingn-sway-bar-montana/7533 "2008-01-26T20:31:20Z")
We own a 99 Pontiac Montana, recently every pothole or construction plate caused the ABS and another light to come on. After shut down lightsoff, hit bump we're bakc. Autoshop instructor at High School where wife works … --- ## [Creaking in front on turns after repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-in-front-on-turns-after-repairs/9777)
**Author:** [@01SaturnSL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/01SaturnSL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2008, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-in-front-on-turns-after-repairs/9777 "2008-01-25T16:23:07Z")
I have a 2001 Saturn SL with 77,000 miles on it. Recently, a front passenger side spring broke. The shop replaced several parts on both sides of the front end: struts, mounts, springs, rotors and pads. Now the car mak… --- ## [Morris Minor Power, 1957](https://community.cartalk.com/t/morris-minor-power-1957/9309)
**Author:** [@mortonsr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mortonsr)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/morris-minor-power-1957/9309 "2008-01-25T14:33:53Z")
Jan 12, caller bemoaned power in 950 cc Morris Minor. Caller should first check ignition timing, which retards as the breaker points wear. Replace points with solid state system like Luminition. Check SU carbs with sim… --- ## [Studs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/studs/7496)
**Author:** [@dirtgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dirtgirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2008, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/studs/7496 "2008-01-25T08:21:04Z")
I purchased a 2006 outback, my second one. I love the car and this year purchased studded tires. It's been years since running this style and am looking for ideas and things to watch out for. any suggestions and com… --- ## [Dodge Durango Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-durango-noise/9704)
**Author:** [@oneninhartman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oneninhartman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-durango-noise/9704 "2008-01-24T02:44:17Z")
Lately I've been getting a noise that sounds like when oversize tires "hum" while driving my 2003 Durango, 2 wheel drive, 4.7L. I'm using standard M&S on the factory 15" rims (You know the ones where the tiny little Ram … --- ## [Passing on the Right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passing-on-the-right/9325)
**Author:** [@GreenRT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreenRT)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2008, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passing-on-the-right/9325 "2008-01-22T21:33:49Z")
While I agree with almost everything included in the Killing Time rant on Passing on the Right, it misses the point about why it is so common. People don't keep to the right and hog the left lane. If people weren't … --- ## [Parting is such sweet sorrow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parting-is-such-sweet-sorrow/9030)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2008, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parting-is-such-sweet-sorrow/9030 "2008-01-20T05:07:00Z")
Well, after just putting the cash in the bank and signing the title over to a guy from Oklahoma, my 65 Chevelle is on it's way down south to Okmulgee, OK. As much as it pains me to get rid of it, I'm buying a house and… --- ## [Complete power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/complete-power-loss/9629)
**Author:** [@adankowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adankowski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2008, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/complete-power-loss/9629 "2008-01-20T04:04:19Z")
I have 2000 Infiniti QX4. This am the car started nicely but a minute later went completely dead. There are no lights, no power, nothing. Battery is good. Fuses are apparently good, too - per car shop mechanic ( I don't … --- ## [Ford van 1996 227000.00computer in van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-van-1996-227000-00computer-in-van/9542)
**Author:** [@jimack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-van-1996-227000-00computer-in-van/9542 "2008-01-17T23:45:22Z")
i have a 1996 ford 250 v/8 5.8? engine 2hundred thousand miles . i need a computer train control module, now i have put some money in it already colling problems gas tank pump twice in 10 years. i would like to fix… --- ## [Timing Belt-Leaking rack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-leaking-rack/9541)
**Author:** [@jrd12345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrd12345)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-leaking-rack/9541 "2008-01-17T22:15:06Z")
We recently had a timing belt, along with water pump, serpentine belt and several seals replaced at a well known chain automotive shop. After three tries the belt was replaced but now all of a sudden the rack seal on tha… --- ## [French horn under hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/french-horn-under-hood/9036)
**Author:** [@Opera\_House](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Opera_House)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2008, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/french-horn-under-hood/9036 "2008-01-16T22:34:07Z")
Don't they have Explorers in Boston? This is a common problem with the Idle Air Control valve. Cleaning the valve has some success, but most have to replace the valve for about $70. As far as the hose falling off, the… --- ## [1999 Nissan Sentra GXE stalls at start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-nissan-sentra-gxe-stalls-at-start-up/9416)
**Author:** [@christophe\_casamassi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christophe_casamassi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-nissan-sentra-gxe-stalls-at-start-up/9416 "2008-01-14T19:01:29Z")
Hi! I have a '99 Nissan Sentra GXE. When I start the car in the morning (in cool temperatures) the car starts perfectly. But in very hot temperatures, the car stalls and sputters upon start-up. This stalling also ha… --- ## [Parking a vehicle in garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-a-vehicle-in-garage/8495)
**Author:** [@Greeneyez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greeneyez)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 9:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-a-vehicle-in-garage/8495 "2008-01-14T09:32:21Z")
Is it dangerous to back a car into a garage? I have a "weird" neighbor who refuses to park her car in the garage unless she backs it in??? Is this a safe thing to do? I tried researching this goofy subject, but couldn… --- ## [Neon w/o speedometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neon-w-o-speedometer/9330)
**Author:** [@John\_Duncan\_Yoyo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Duncan_Yoyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2008, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neon-w-o-speedometer/9330 "2008-01-12T23:09:33Z")
I can't help with the steering wheel problem but I know how to fix the speedometer on the cheap. All you need is a soldering iron and a screw driver. There are a few badly attached chips on the instrument cluster. It'… --- ## [Alternator/Kia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-kia/9278)
**Author:** [@katecregan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katecregan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2008, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-kia/9278 "2008-01-11T19:28:06Z")
The alternator conked out on my 2000 Kia Sephia. The tow truck driver told me a new alternator should cost about two hundred dollars plue labor. I had it replaced by the dealer and the bill was $687.00. Did I get hosed… --- ## [Things for boys to play with than an old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-for-boys-to-play-with-than-an-old-car/9129)
**Author:** [@HugoFuchs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HugoFuchs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2008, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-for-boys-to-play-with-than-an-old-car/9129 "2008-01-11T15:09:11Z")
I've come up with a short list: The Lego expert builder kit 956 - you'll have to find one via Ebay. A go-cart: http://www...-p-28.html Don't forget helmets for them. Book: The Boy Mechanic 700 Things… --- ## [Timing Belt Replaced--Check Engine Light Afterwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replaced-check-engine-light-afterwards/9194)
**Author:** [@mattdade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattdade)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2008, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replaced-check-engine-light-afterwards/9194 "2008-01-11T04:25:51Z")
I had my timing belt changed for my 2001 Honda Civic on Friday at 110K miles. Before I took the car into the shop, there were no problems. Ten minutes after driving away, the check engine light came on, and the car had… --- ## [What can be done to negligent dealer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-be-done-to-negligent-dealer/3363)
**Author:** [@lyantao](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lyantao)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2008, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-be-done-to-negligent-dealer/3363 "2008-01-11T04:20:41Z")
I sent my 1994 Honda Accord to Kelly Honda of Lynn, MA for 120k mile level D service on April 14, 2007. Everything looks ok until a week later I heard sounds of dingdong from my front right wheel when I was driving. I st… --- ## [Canadians DO know their History!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/canadians-do-know-their-history/9076)
**Author:** [@tonythetarga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonythetarga)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2008, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/canadians-do-know-their-history/9076 "2008-01-07T16:19:18Z")
Even though this weeks show (Jan 5/07) was an encore, I must have missed the original airing. Mindy with the Mazda valve problem let her hair color prove that the theory once again. O Canada was used from the early 1900'… --- ## [Suggested repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggested-repairs/8450)
**Author:** [@hawkeye21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hawkeye21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2008, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggested-repairs/8450 "2008-01-07T04:27:11Z")
I just had my 2000 Camry serviced at 78,000 miles. I would like to have comments on the following recommendations made by the Toyota Dealership: Transmission flush-$130 (last done in '04 at 38,000) Tune up-$140 (neve… --- ## [French horn in 95 Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/french-horn-in-95-explorer/9031)
**Author:** [@freakdaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freakdaddy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2008, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/french-horn-in-95-explorer/9031 "2008-01-05T15:58:03Z")
The guy who called in said he had a sound the was like a french horn under the hood. That was almost certainly a bad IAC valve. Very common on Explorers. --- ## [Chevrolet Light Trucks - weak parts / weak design](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-light-trucks-weak-parts-weak-design/6915)
**Author:** [@msilveira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msilveira)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2008, 11:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-light-trucks-weak-parts-weak-design/6915 "2008-01-05T11:46:33Z")
What happened with GM's design and engineering department when it came to light truck engineering? (This is not intended to be flame bait.) Example 1: My 2005 Chevrolet HD 2500 Silverado- steering shaft bearing fa… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=65) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=67)