# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1734 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1735 --- ## [2000 Buick Century ABS/Trac Off/Service Vehicle Soon lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-abs-trac-off-service-vehicle-soon-lights/81314)
**Author:** [@stormchaser88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stormchaser88)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-abs-trac-off-service-vehicle-soon-lights/81314 "2013-09-13T20:11:57Z")
My 2000 Buick Century has an issue that whenever it rains really hard, after driving a while the ABS, Trac Off, and Service Vehicle Soon lights come on. I am assuming that part of the electrical connections are getting w… --- ## [Gas-X for my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-x-for-my-car/80829)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-x-for-my-car/80829 "2013-09-13T17:27:59Z")
My 2003 Toyota Avalon keeps throwing up this Check Engine code which indicates a gasoline vapor leak. I don't recall the exact number. My mechanic performed a pressure test with smoke, nothing found. I also replaced th… --- ## [AMC Eagle 1985](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-eagle-1985/81325)
**Author:** [@american\_underdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/american_underdog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-eagle-1985/81325 "2013-09-13T17:09:32Z")
Thanks for the respons on the AMC Eagle 1985. But some of you folks would know there is no way to pick AMC on the sigh. So, I had to go with what there was available. Has anyone looked at the Hemming Classified and I d… --- ## [2006 Ford Explorer XLT intermittent engine rev](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-xlt-intermittent-engine-rev/81311)
**Author:** [@sgtgsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtgsh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-xlt-intermittent-engine-rev/81311 "2013-09-13T15:13:06Z")
Engine revs excessively when I press accelerator to shift between 2 and 3 gear. It acts like the transmission is having problem "up shifting". However I had the transmission checked thoroughly and all checks out OK. New … --- ## [Airbag system installation - absolutely insane?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-system-installation-absolutely-insane/81306)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 8:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-system-installation-absolutely-insane/81306 "2013-09-13T08:11:27Z")
my sparse googling on the subject - installing airbags in a car that never had airbags (consider a 1988 Hyundai Excel, but any pre-airbag car really) - suggests the idea is absolutely insane on all levels. is it? I fi… --- ## [2000 Ford Ranger 5spd with 3.0 v6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-5spd-with-3-0-v6/81321)
**Author:** [@1Bandit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1Bandit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-5spd-with-3-0-v6/81321 "2013-09-13T05:15:44Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Ranger, 5spd with 3.0 v6. The speedometer will jump around or quit about half the time whenever you push the brake pedal or use the turn signals. I've cleaned all the grounds I can find including takin… --- ## [Brake problems: Hot wheels, poor service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems-hot-wheels-poor-service/81302)
**Author:** [@VTSnowflake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VTSnowflake)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems-hot-wheels-poor-service/81302 "2013-09-13T04:21:44Z")
I have a 2000 Outback, 80K, and I've been having brake issues. The first thing I noticed was a burning brake smell. I pulled over and found that my two front wheels were very hot. I pumped the brakes a few times and l… --- ## [Volvo XC90 dash, windows stop working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-dash-windows-stop-working/81290)
**Author:** [@epharston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/epharston)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-dash-windows-stop-working/81290 "2013-09-13T04:02:22Z")
Recently I had the dash lights, A/C blower, electric windows all shut down while driving. The car still drove ok, but nothing worked on the instrument panel, electric windows. After parking it overnight at home, all se… --- ## [Air Conditioning Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-repair/81305)
**Author:** [@FJD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FJD)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-repair/81305 "2013-09-13T04:01:55Z")
I have a 1999 Lexus GS 300 with 107000 miles. The air conditioning just failed and the problem was diagnosed by a dealer as a failed compressor clutch. The difference in price between a clutch and an entire replacement c… --- ## [BMW 325i, Battery dieing but testing fine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-325i-battery-dieing-but-testing-fine/81320)
**Author:** [@chogland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chogland)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-325i-battery-dieing-but-testing-fine/81320 "2013-09-13T03:57:53Z")
I drive a 2003 BMW 325i. I have had my car not start a few times now. Each and everytime, getting a jump helps it start right up. It seems as though I have a bad battery BUT i have had it tested multiple times and it sho… --- ## [Catalytic converters : specs, refurbishment, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-specs-refurbishment-etc/81242)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-specs-refurbishment-etc/81242 "2013-09-13T03:22:06Z")
I am interested in a high-quality catalytic converter - that is, one that is highly efficient at catalysis. I want to install a modern cat onto an older (1987) car. from browsing after-market parts which are claimed to f… --- ## [New Transmission at 44,000 miles? Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission-at-44-000-miles-why/81278)
**Author:** [@RubyTheCubey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RubyTheCubey)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission-at-44-000-miles-why/81278 "2013-09-13T01:04:42Z")
I purchased my 2011 Nissan Cube almost exactly 1 year ago. It was used, but "certified pre-owned", which, to me, means Nissan did a bunch of fancy stuff to it to make it "like new" before I purchased it. I purchased it a… --- ## [Weight of oil used in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weight-of-oil-used-in-car/81317)
**Author:** [@zimm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zimm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weight-of-oil-used-in-car/81317 "2013-09-12T23:50:34Z")
My Toyota dealer has been putting 5w-30 oil in my Scion xD, Instead of the recomened 0w-20, 5w-20. Will this cause damage to the engine? --- ## [2002 Mercury Sable Brakes Randomly deploy while going 60mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-sable-brakes-randomly-deploy-while-going-60mph/81300)
**Author:** [@Kinney1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kinney1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-sable-brakes-randomly-deploy-while-going-60mph/81300 "2013-09-12T19:42:58Z")
I was on my way to the doctors office while my car acted up on the highway. My Brakes deployed randomly while going 60mph, along with my AC stopping and a 3-5 of warning lights going off (in a panic state that I can't re… --- ## [Blown head?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head/81312)
**Author:** [@jled](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jled)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head/81312 "2013-09-12T18:44:04Z")
About a month ago the water pump failed on my Jeep Liberty, and the engine overheated, but didn't boil over. The mechanic warned at the time that the head gasket may fail, but that he didn't see anything at that time. Wi… --- ## [Cheapskate insurance company!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheapskate-insurance-company/81301)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheapskate-insurance-company/81301 "2013-09-12T18:02:58Z")
My 2000 Saab 9-5 suffered a minor side impact to the left front wheel, fender, and bumper. Immediately (the second time driven) after we noticed a noise and the power steering fluid was gone. Yeah, the pump got cooked.… --- ## [2002 Dakota Runs rough for the first mile then clears up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dakota-runs-rough-for-the-first-mile-then-clears-up/81064)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dakota-runs-rough-for-the-first-mile-then-clears-up/81064 "2013-09-12T17:38:52Z")
My 2002 Dakota with a 3.9 (200,000 miles)has a problem that I cannot seem to cure. When I start the engine it never hesitates....it starts without a problem. No excess cranking...it fires up as it always did. It does run… --- ## [Hyundai Elantra 60K Service Cost - I'm amazed at what people on the show think is "expensive"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-60k-service-cost-im-amazed-at-what-people-on-the-show-think-is-expensive/81295)
**Author:** [@Skadar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skadar2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-60k-service-cost-im-amazed-at-what-people-on-the-show-think-is-expensive/81295 "2013-09-12T17:19:39Z")
I live in CT and every car repair I need seems to be twice as expensive as I would anticipate. My latest need is the 60K mile service for my 2003 Hyundai Elantra. I contacted an independent garage first, and was quoted… --- ## [2003 Jetta Stalled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jetta-stalled/79109)
**Author:** [@Kashka11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kashka11)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jetta-stalled/79109 "2013-09-12T05:42:21Z")
My '03 JETTA stalled on the hwy while I was driving...it just lost power and the battery light came on. I had the blower on and the radio, and the lights as it was nighttime...i turned the key to the off position and tur… --- ## [Driver door won't lock or unlock with remote](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-wont-lock-or-unlock-with-remote/81298)
**Author:** [@Margy\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Margy_D)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-wont-lock-or-unlock-with-remote/81298 "2013-09-12T04:07:44Z")
Lock seems to be stuck. I have to use the key. Other doors unlock with the remote once I have opened driver door with key. Any ideas. It is a 1998 Honda CRV with 103,692 miles in good shape. This problem may occur on… --- ## [2004 Saturn Ion 2: Does the catalytic converter \*have to be\* so much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-2-does-the-catalytic-converter-have-to-be-so-much/81202)
**Author:** [@jamhost76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamhost76)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-2-does-the-catalytic-converter-have-to-be-so-much/81202 "2013-09-12T03:08:09Z")
Good day to all. The check engine light came on so I took my car in. My mechanic whom I've used for years told me the following: the catalytic converted had started to come off, in the process it pushed the oxygen sens… --- ## [Power window regulator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-regulator/81239)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-regulator/81239 "2013-09-11T23:17:16Z")
1989 Dodge B250 Driver's side power window won't go down. Last month it started misbehaving, sometimes reversing direction. Then it got increasingly balky and I had to assist the motor by pushing the window down by han… --- ## [Is there a vent on a manual transmission for a 2003 Toyota Corolla?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-vent-on-a-manual-transmission-for-a-2003-toyota-corolla/81270)
**Author:** [@Dar1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dar1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-vent-on-a-manual-transmission-for-a-2003-toyota-corolla/81270 "2013-09-11T21:20:50Z")
Is there a vent on a manual transmission for a 2003 Toyota Corolla? If so, what is the location? --- ## [Al-Jazeera America is a corporate supporter of NPR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/al-jazeera-america-is-a-corporate-supporter-of-npr/81163)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/al-jazeera-america-is-a-corporate-supporter-of-npr/81163 "2013-09-11T20:57:42Z")
My first exposure to NPR was through Car Talk one Saturday morning many years ago. Now I listen more to NPR than any other news outlet. I heard Al-Jazeera America's name listed among the various foundations that suppo… --- ## [Engine Air Filter, why change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-air-filter-why-change/81033)
**Author:** [@Derek1935](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derek1935)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-air-filter-why-change/81033 "2013-09-11T19:49:05Z")
Every time I go for an oil change I am told I need to a new air filter. I always say no, because unless you are using full throttle it does not matter. In the old days of carburetors the fuel coming into the engine was… --- ## [Tire gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-gauge/81146)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-gauge/81146 "2013-09-11T19:35:56Z")
what is the most accurate tire gauge made. --- ## [06 4runner tranny problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-4runner-tranny-problem/81276)
**Author:** [@Pdrerup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pdrerup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-4runner-tranny-problem/81276 "2013-09-11T19:08:49Z")
My wifes 06 4runner 2wd with 120000 miles on it needed a new battery. I changed the battery that night and my wife called me the next morning when i was at work and told me that her car was idling low with a slight vibra… --- ## [Accord instrument panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-instrument-panel/81162)
**Author:** [@kennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennedy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-instrument-panel/81162 "2013-09-11T18:52:16Z")
98 accord v6, when we first got it about a year ago the temp gauge was a little erratic. Sometimes it would stay all the way down (cold) after driving for awhile. You can take your finger and thump the plastic and it wou… --- ## [Antifreeze in Cylinder of 1990 Mazda B2200 and Other Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-in-cylinder-of-1990-mazda-b2200-and-other-issues/81170)
**Author:** [@KN1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KN1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-in-cylinder-of-1990-mazda-b2200-and-other-issues/81170 "2013-09-11T10:46:49Z")
I'll try to keep this short without omitting anything that might be pertinent. The truck was given to me by my stepdad. He had it about four months but only drove it every once in a while. It always started up and never … --- ## [AC but no heat in my 2002 Taurus SEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-but-no-heat-in-my-2002-taurus-sel/81284)
**Author:** [@NEEDING\_HELP\_BUT\_NOT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NEEDING_HELP_BUT_NOT)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2013, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-but-no-heat-in-my-2002-taurus-sel/81284 "2013-09-11T10:44:09Z")
I have LOVED my 2002 Taurus SEL..until just recently. I have ac but no heat! which is a bit of a problem because I am in Minnesota and soon the snow will be flying!! Also, my vents on my dash are not working either. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1733) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1735)