# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1725 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1726 --- ## [Smell of natural gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-of-natural-gas/81595)
**Author:** [@Stacie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stacie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-of-natural-gas/81595 "2013-10-02T02:55:08Z")
I have a 2005 Audi Allroad and sometimes when I get in the car after work there is a strong natural gas smell in the car which goes away after I drive away. I park in an underground garage so for a while I thought it was… --- ## [Wash and Wax car cleaner residue on windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wash-and-wax-car-cleaner-residue-on-windshield/81557)
**Author:** [@Julian\_Alvarado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julian_Alvarado)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wash-and-wax-car-cleaner-residue-on-windshield/81557 "2013-10-02T01:47:59Z")
I use wash and wax to clean my car, but afterwards (next day) if I try to wipe with windshield it just shows a smear. I've used windex, and other cleaners, but no help. Is there anything I can use to clean the windshield… --- ## [Slightly off topic question about car lcd screens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slightly-off-topic-question-about-car-lcd-screens/81601)
**Author:** [@cuebix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cuebix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slightly-off-topic-question-about-car-lcd-screens/81601 "2013-10-01T23:16:15Z")
I've got a question about car LCD screens. I'd like to use it for a slightly different purpose than intended. I recently set up security cameras in my house and wanted to use one of these displays as a monitor. I'm not… --- ## [2003 Toyota Matrix XRS 6 Speed Wont go into gear when car is running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-matrix-xrs-6-speed-wont-go-into-gear-when-car-is-running/81587)
**Author:** [@StormyRayn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StormyRayn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-matrix-xrs-6-speed-wont-go-into-gear-when-car-is-running/81587 "2013-10-01T22:55:06Z")
I put a clutch and throw out bearing in it about 4 months ago. All the sudden driving went to shift from 3rd to 4th and it wouldn't go. If you turn the car off you can shift it into gears. BUT if you try to turn the car … --- ## [2009 Prius Check Engine Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-prius-check-engine-light-on/81112)
**Author:** [@idubrawsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/idubrawsky)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-prius-check-engine-light-on/81112 "2013-10-01T22:52:22Z")
I own a 2009 Prius (4 years and 4 months old) with about 33K miles on it. Last Sunday while driving the Check Engine Light (CEL) suddenly came on. I made it home and started digging for possible causes - everything fro… --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback with Whirring and Recent Tire Thunking Noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-with-whirring-and-recent-tire-thunking-noises/81604)
**Author:** [@KIttyK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KIttyK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-with-whirring-and-recent-tire-thunking-noises/81604 "2013-10-01T22:09:33Z")
Hi Car Talk Community! I'm looking for some suggestions regarding my 2006 Subaru Outback. It has around 121000. I bought it at 113,000 last October since my previous 1998 Subaru made it to 240,000. So far I've taken it i… --- ## [2005 Subaru Outback Manual Transmission Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-manual-transmission-failure/81583)
**Author:** [@ajferguson78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ajferguson78)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-manual-transmission-failure/81583 "2013-10-01T19:37:39Z")
My wife and I own a 2005 Subaru Outback (~$80k miles on the clock) that began exhibiting transmission issues about 18 months ago. Initially this was simply that the transmission would 'pop' out of 5th gear, but it progre… --- ## [Water pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump/81596)
**Author:** [@SilverWings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilverWings)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump/81596 "2013-10-01T18:25:37Z")
How much should it cost to replace water pump in a Chrysler 2001 Voyager? Was quoted $500 which seems quite high to me. --- ## [Heater coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-coil/81599)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-coil/81599 "2013-10-01T17:44:14Z")
My car is leaking antifreeze on the inside under the dash. Is this a heater coil issue?. It is also smoking from the dashboard!. Yikes!. How do I fix or replace it? --- ## [How do I go about starting a truck that's been garaged 4-5 years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-go-about-starting-a-truck-thats-been-garaged-4-5-years/81590)
**Author:** [@swineherd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swineherd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-go-about-starting-a-truck-thats-been-garaged-4-5-years/81590 "2013-10-01T17:43:34Z")
I have a 1973 GMC 3/4 ton Suburban, 350 V8, pretty much original engine aside from tune-ups and timing chain. Ran ok when I stopped driving it, now that I have accepted that gas will never be below $2 a gallon might as … --- ## [2,000 Camry 4cyl - noise with new napa strut, mount and bearing ring/race](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-000-camry-4cyl-noise-with-new-napa-strut-mount-and-bearing-ring-race/81591)
**Author:** [@mxsurf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mxsurf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-000-camry-4cyl-noise-with-new-napa-strut-mount-and-bearing-ring-race/81591 "2013-10-01T12:43:17Z")
Hi guys....I've changed 2 or 3 struts in my older camrys but need some help this time. Camry 2,000, 4cyl...The new strut is in (drivers side)with new Napa Mount and bearing ring, but I'm getting some clunking noise.I kn… --- ## [Mystery metallic noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-metallic-noise/81158)
**Author:** [@El\_J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/El_J)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-metallic-noise/81158 "2013-10-01T07:52:34Z")
My car makes a noise like metal scraping metal when I turn left. The sound comes and goes, and is loudest when I make a left turn from a standstill. I have had my car looked at twice in the past 3 months. The first place… --- ## [2003 Forester wheel noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-forester-wheel-noise/81263)
**Author:** [@John\_Parker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Parker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-forester-wheel-noise/81263 "2013-10-01T03:45:29Z")
I have recently noticed a noise that increases as the wheel revolutions increase (one noise per revolution). Seems to be on the right side of the car. Increased sound as I turn left. Decreased sound as I turn right. … --- ## [2009 ford focus PVC valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-pvc-valve/81589)
**Author:** [@maestrogaffney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maestrogaffney)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-pvc-valve/81589 "2013-10-01T03:36:30Z")
Can anyone tell me where the Pcv valve is on the 2009 ford focus? --- ## [Any car maker attentive to cabin air pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-car-maker-attentive-to-cabin-air-pressure/81545)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-car-maker-attentive-to-cabin-air-pressure/81545 "2013-10-01T03:29:41Z")
For years whenever I use heat or AC, I get a headache in 10 min unless I crack a couple of windows. True in a late model Camry, Crosstour and older CRV. Appears I am sensitive, but looking for a new car. Is any car make… --- ## [2007 Honda Accord Malfunctioning indicator lamp (MIL) on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-malfunctioning-indicator-lamp-mil-on/81182)
**Author:** [@liuchen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liuchen)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-malfunctioning-indicator-lamp-mil-on/81182 "2013-10-01T02:04:37Z")
The MIL came on (steady on, not blinking) about a month ago on a very rainy day. The car felt sluggish going from stop to start and at low speed, but then it was OK at higher speed (\>40 mph). I checked the fuel cap, whic… --- ## [Sounds like a bird chirping when accelerating between 30 and 40 MPH (I've looked - no bird)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-bird-chirping-when-accelerating-between-30-and-40-mph-ive-looked-no-bird/81585)
**Author:** [@Merr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Merr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-bird-chirping-when-accelerating-between-30-and-40-mph-ive-looked-no-bird/81585 "2013-10-01T02:02:56Z")
Help. I took it in to repair shop and they checked all belts and said its all good but I still hear noise. Sure hope it's not the transmission as it only has 44K miles. Car is Sentra 1.8 - 2006. --- ## [Nissan Trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-trucks/72418)
**Author:** [@NWestern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NWestern)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-trucks/72418 "2013-10-01T01:42:53Z")
My 2005 Nissan Frontier is in the shop now for a couple thousand dollar repair to the transmission and radiator. Evidently there are alot of us Nissan truck owners with damaged transmissions because the transmission cool… --- ## [2002 Honda Odyssey has intermittent vibrating shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-has-intermittent-vibrating-shudder/81274)
**Author:** [@Jim-Shrugged](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim-Shrugged)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-has-intermittent-vibrating-shudder/81274 "2013-10-01T00:53:24Z")
Our 2002 Honda Odyssey (158k miles) occasionally has a mild but definite shuddering/shake when I am going up a small grade. For example, I might be at a stop sign. Upon accelerating up a small grade (0 - 25 mph) the vehi… --- ## [Shelf life for oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shelf-life-for-oil/81577)
**Author:** [@rmp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shelf-life-for-oil/81577 "2013-10-01T00:46:51Z")
My dad passed away two years ago. He was a shade tree mechanic and stockpiled cases of oil over the years. I'm in the position of deciding what to do with it.I've done a little research on how long unused oil will "keep.… --- ## [Air/Fuel Sensor threads stripped - Is this a safe way to do a HeliCoil repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-fuel-sensor-threads-stripped-is-this-a-safe-way-to-do-a-helicoil-repair/81569)
**Author:** [@TimothyW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimothyW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-fuel-sensor-threads-stripped-is-this-a-safe-way-to-do-a-helicoil-repair/81569 "2013-09-30T22:38:25Z")
Hello, Just picked up a 2002 RAV4 with 44K miles. (Sweeet!) Unfortunately the check engine light came on shortly after buying it, and the error code was the P1135 bank 1 / sensor 1 error code. I had my fingers cros… --- ## [1989 Honda Civic Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-honda-civic-starting-problem/81581)
**Author:** [@HelpMeFixIt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelpMeFixIt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-honda-civic-starting-problem/81581 "2013-09-30T22:30:38Z")
When engine is cold, my 1989 Honda Civic with 270,000 miles starts fine. I'll drive it about 3-5 miles to run an errand, and shut it off for a few minutes while I'm in the store. When I come out, engine turns over but … --- ## [Help I don't want a car payment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-dont-want-a-car-payment/81540)
**Author:** [@Lindaj38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindaj38)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-dont-want-a-car-payment/81540 "2013-09-30T22:21:30Z")
I have a 1998 Mercury Sable with 120K miles. I have an ongoing issue that at times can be so very frustrating. I think the car is posessed. Really the car has a mind of its own. Friday it would not start all day. Sa… --- ## [Lambrecht Chevrolet Auction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lambrecht-chevrolet-auction/81494)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lambrecht-chevrolet-auction/81494 "2013-09-30T22:16:48Z")
The auction of 450 collector cars from a long-closed Nebraska Chevrolet dealership begins this Saturday, Sept 28, at 8am..I see in TV ads the sale will be broadcast that evening on the History Channel..They are really po… --- ## [Car won't start (only sometimes)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-only-sometimes/81543)
**Author:** [@wnjguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wnjguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-only-sometimes/81543 "2013-09-30T18:07:03Z")
I have a 2003 Taurus wagon (a real babe magnet) that has 63K on it. On random occasions recently, I turn the key to start it and there is dead silence--no groans, no clicks, nada. This happened for the second time last… --- ## [2003 Toyota 4Runner Transmission Leak into Electrical Harness (ECU)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-4runner-transmission-leak-into-electrical-harness-ecu/81580)
**Author:** [@softassoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/softassoc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-4runner-transmission-leak-into-electrical-harness-ecu/81580 "2013-09-30T17:28:31Z")
My wife has a 2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited AT with 140k miles (10 years old). We have gone through all the O2 and related sensors the last several years (B1-B2 S1-S2). The sensor (B2S2) that reads the catalytic convertor … --- ## [Corolla Tapping Noise with acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-tapping-noise-with-acceleration/81578)
**Author:** [@WendyK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WendyK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-tapping-noise-with-acceleration/81578 "2013-09-30T16:04:21Z")
My son's 2000 Corolla was making a loud tapping noise with acceleration and was losing power. He pulled over and shut it off. The car wouldn't start after that. Thoughts? --- ## [Synthetic Vs Longlife Synthetic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-vs-longlife-synthetic/81579)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-vs-longlife-synthetic/81579 "2013-09-30T15:55:10Z")
1999 Acura Integra Auto about 100k I have used Mobil 5W30 Full synthetic so far. At 100k, should I switch to high mileage synthetic? I also have a 1987 Integra with 150k - I did use Valvoline high mileage oil at 110k … --- ## [Bleeding brakes question. How do you know when it's flushed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-brakes-question-how-do-you-know-when-its-flushed/81463)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-brakes-question-how-do-you-know-when-its-flushed/81463 "2013-09-30T07:56:15Z")
You hook up a hose to the bleeder valve, and direct it into some bottle. Then you pump the brake pedal while topping off the master cyl. (This requires 2 people) But, how do you know when you've pushed out all the old f… --- ## [Car lost power and white smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lost-power-and-white-smoke/81574)
**Author:** [@jonmyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonmyers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lost-power-and-white-smoke/81574 "2013-09-30T07:36:08Z")
the car has felt like it looses power a little while ideling but never has completely. we have had the oil light on for a week but hadn't checked it yet. then it lost power twice while driving so we pulled over and white… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1724) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1726)