# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=67 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 68 --- ## [Vibrating after front/rear seals replaced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-after-front-rear-seals-replaced/7070)
**Author:** [@Tiffany\_Shaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiffany_Shaw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-after-front-rear-seals-replaced/7070 "2008-01-02T06:32:19Z")
After my 1998 Subaru Outback had its front and rear seals replaced the car vibrates and is running rough. It was smooth and quiet before...my mechanic agrees something isn't right but he can't figure out what went wrong.… --- ## [HELP, Brakes vs. no need for brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brakes-vs-no-need-for-brakes/4922)
**Author:** [@howardrutten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/howardrutten)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2007, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brakes-vs-no-need-for-brakes/4922 "2007-12-28T21:32:43Z")
I just had my pads replaced and rotors resurfaced a 1.5yrs ago,23k miles and this march I was told by my mechanic that there was 80% left. So, this monday I go to the DEALER, they showed me hot spots all along the rotor… --- ## [SCREAMING brakes, even after replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaming-brakes-even-after-replacement/6656)
**Author:** [@jwcmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwcmom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2007, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaming-brakes-even-after-replacement/6656 "2007-12-24T16:35:23Z")
I own an '05 Mitsubishi Galant, with 22K miles on it. I bought it new 2 1/4 yrs. ago. The brakes were screaming, so I took it in and was told the front pads needed to be replaced, so I OKd it. However, they are still … --- ## [Oil Leakage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leakage/7166)
**Author:** [@mariag23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mariag23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2007, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leakage/7166 "2007-12-24T16:01:39Z")
Hello there! I have a really messy oil leakage problem on a 95 Pontiac Grand Am. Like the person who called in this week of 11/10 it only leaks when in motion, and there was a suggestion of it being the oil pressure swit… --- ## [Rip off or good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-off-or-good-deal/8051)
**Author:** [@Maryann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maryann)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2007, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-off-or-good-deal/8051 "2007-12-24T15:10:19Z")
My 1997 Ford Explorer, Edmunds value (in good condition) about $2500, overheated recently. The repair shop diagnosis is that it needs a new water pump and some radiator gasket... estimated $1200 to repair. Called me… --- ## [Busted bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/busted-bearings/8107)
**Author:** [@harridal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harridal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2007, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/busted-bearings/8107 "2007-12-24T14:58:47Z")
I have a GMC Denali my wife took to the dealer to get an estimate on repairs, because the vehicle started making a scraping noise on the left side of the vehicle. My wife was told that the vehicle had busted bearing and … --- ## [Chevy Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-misfires/8112)
**Author:** [@chadhenry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chadhenry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2007, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-misfires/8112 "2007-12-24T14:46:43Z")
I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 4.8 liter with 96,000 miles. I have severe misfires on cylinders 1, 3, 5. I have replaced all wires and plugs and replaced the ignition coils on 1, 3, 5. I still have problems getting t… --- ## [Plz help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plz-help/8153)
**Author:** [@midnightrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/midnightrunner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2007, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plz-help/8153 "2007-12-24T14:37:57Z")
here is the whole story i left my car at work as i go to london and get back late the next day went to go home car battery was flat bought a new battery car started went home parked car up next morning battery was flat j… --- ## ["fin-tail Cadillac lyrics"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fin-tail-cadillac-lyrics/8502)
**Author:** [@Ken3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken3rd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2007, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fin-tail-cadillac-lyrics/8502 "2007-12-20T18:48:49Z")
Last week Car Talk played a blues song "When I get lucky, I'm gonna buy me a fin-tail Cadillac; was that Junior Parker? --- ## [Need car, fast! Small budget = headache! Advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-car-fast-small-budget-headache-advice/8139)
**Author:** [@gonzosgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gonzosgirl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2007, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-car-fast-small-budget-headache-advice/8139 "2007-12-13T02:43:20Z")
I am a commuting college student (about 40 miles each way to school) and need a car. I was rear-ended in my cheap '92 Ford Probe last week, and find myself with a small budget looking for something safe/reliable/roomy. … --- ## [Volvo siren noise in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-siren-noise-in-the-rain/8206)
**Author:** [@lewisjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lewisjr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-siren-noise-in-the-rain/8206 "2007-12-10T20:56:11Z")
The cause of the loud screaming noise when driving in the rain is the cold water causes the exhaust pipe to distort and it contacts the drive shaft. The dealers now have a TSB on it but if yu fix it you loose ground cle… --- ## [Dolora's carbon flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doloras-carbon-flush/8182)
**Author:** [@ComputerJoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ComputerJoe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doloras-carbon-flush/8182 "2007-12-10T18:21:05Z")
That reminded me of a procedure that my brothers liked to suggest about 30 years ago. We called it "blowing out the carbon". The situation was a car had been driven gently for 5 years. The theory is that soot was bu… --- ## [Busted bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/busted-bearings/8108)
**Author:** [@harridal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harridal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/busted-bearings/8108 "2007-12-08T16:54:12Z")
I have a GMC Denali my wife took to the dealer to get an estimate on repairs, because the vehicle started making a scraping noise on the left side of the vehicle. My wife was told that the vehicle had busted bearing and … --- ## [Stump Our Hosts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stump-our-hosts/7879)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stump-our-hosts/7879 "2007-12-08T04:52:35Z")
This week on Car Talk, we shared some of the Washington Post "Style Invitational" suggestions for questions most likely to stump Tom and Ray. (Two of our favorites? "My son just got his license and wants a V-8 Mustang. I… --- ## [What Car to Buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-to-buy/7769)
**Author:** [@CrazyCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrazyCool)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-to-buy/7769 "2007-12-06T05:13:09Z")
I am a 30 year old single mother with debt out the whazoo from my lovely ex-husband. I am currently driving a 97 Honda Accord that is on it's last leg at around 250,000 miles. I can't afford the repairs, and am shoppin… --- ## [Autobody Repair Situation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autobody-repair-situation/7954)
**Author:** [@schlumpy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schlumpy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2007, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autobody-repair-situation/7954 "2007-12-05T10:47:25Z")
2 years ago a guy ran a stop sign and t-boned my front driver-side door. I took to an autobody repair shop. After the repair, the power window usually worked, but once in a blue moon, it wouldn't come up. With a good, ha… --- ## [Recommend a used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-a-used-car/7847)
**Author:** [@sathyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sathyan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2007, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-a-used-car/7847 "2007-12-03T19:26:39Z")
I am looking for recommendations for a first car. I have about $7500 to spend so will need to go used. I live in the Monterey, CA area so the car needs to pass California emissions standards. I hope to keep the car for 5… --- ## [Plural Model Names](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plural-model-names/7898)
**Author:** [@Tree\_Hugger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tree_Hugger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2007, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plural-model-names/7898 "2007-12-03T04:11:07Z")
You missed one. Volkswagen Tuareg. The singular of Tuareg is Targui. --- ## [Alternator failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-failures/7347)
**Author:** [@marksavoid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marksavoid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2007, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-failures/7347 "2007-11-26T23:09:02Z")
In a recent Car Talk program, a caller wanted to know what caused her alternator to go bad. The Boys gave a lot of good reasons, but left out what, in my 20 years of automotive experience, was the most common cause of di… --- ## [Stress cracks on radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stress-cracks-on-radiator/7473)
**Author:** [@avo246](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avo246)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2007, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stress-cracks-on-radiator/7473 "2007-11-22T22:18:54Z")
A mechanic recently told me that I had some stress cracks on my radiator, and that it needed to be replaced. What do you think about this advise? Thank you. --- ## [Car hiccup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hiccup/7461)
**Author:** [@kgilmo01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgilmo01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2007, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hiccup/7461 "2007-11-21T22:35:37Z")
i own a '99 honda accord LX (automatic) with about 103k miles on it. every day in the morning when i first drive my car down the driveway and onto the street i experience something when I put the car in drive - when i s… --- ## [Where should we buy a new truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-should-we-buy-a-new-truck/7194)
**Author:** [@Gripandellie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gripandellie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-should-we-buy-a-new-truck/7194 "2007-11-14T23:36:24Z")
My husband and I are currently living in Indiana. WE have a 2003 Prius which we LOVE...but, recently it has been needing expensive computer repairs--one which we are debating about fixing, or trading the Prius in. We a… --- ## [1993 Camry rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-camry-rattle/2603)
**Author:** [@nycamry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nycamry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2007, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-camry-rattle/2603 "2007-11-14T13:47:21Z")
I have a 1993 Toyota Camry V6 SE. Within the past couple months I have developed this "rattling" sound when I am accelerating. I noticed the sound the most between 1500-1750 rpms. To me it sounds like a loose exhaust… --- ## [When a traffic signal is out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-a-traffic-signal-is-out/7127)
**Author:** [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2007, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-a-traffic-signal-is-out/7127 "2007-11-13T15:56:06Z")
It simply aggravates me that so many people do not know, or follow the rules in this situation. Could someone explain what that rule might be. --- ## [Flushing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flushing/5908)
**Author:** [@Sandy\_Kernej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandy_Kernej)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2007, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flushing/5908 "2007-11-11T18:36:26Z")
I just had my car in for servicing and was told I needed an Induction and Transmission flush. My car is a 2002 Mercury Sable Wagon with 44000 miles. Are these services needed? --- ## [Should i consider a 71 camaro for $4900 from a used car lot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-consider-a-71-camaro-for-4900-from-a-used-car-lot/7106)
**Author:** [@fighting\_irish13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fighting_irish13)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2007, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-consider-a-71-camaro-for-4900-from-a-used-car-lot/7106 "2007-11-10T05:18:43Z")
i found a 71 camaro in a used car lot, thats either from impound or salvage, they want $4900 for it, its got a 350, it runs, sounds alright and the body isnt too bad, couple dents, nothin major though. They have an "as i… --- ## [Car Plunging in Water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-plunging-in-water/6792)
**Author:** [@JoWWWW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoWWWW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2007, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-plunging-in-water/6792 "2007-11-09T16:37:42Z")
This isn't really a question - its a comment about today's newspaper column. I read here occasionally, but joined so I could post this. The guys on MythBusters HAVE deliberately plunged a car into water, surrounded… --- ## [Should Mike cut the blue wire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-mike-cut-the-blue-wire/5877)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2007, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-mike-cut-the-blue-wire/5877 "2007-11-08T23:39:04Z")
On this week's show, we heard from Mike from Pasadena, with his'97 Subie. He's looking to turn off that pesky check engine light, which is glowing thanks to an errant gas tank sensor. Of course, he could just replac… --- ## [Test2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test2/7044)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2007, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test2/7044 "2007-11-08T21:39:43Z")
testing --- ## [Turning off engine during stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-engine-during-stops/6548)
**Author:** [@Troubleshooter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Troubleshooter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-engine-during-stops/6548 "2007-11-07T19:59:51Z")
I don't see any problems with turning off the engine when you park the car for any reason. But I do see a few problems with stopping the engine in certain places: - Don't stop the engine at a traffic light. You don'… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=66) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=68)