# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1737 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1738 --- ## [Low oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-oil-pressure/79238)
**Author:** [@williamclang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamclang)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-oil-pressure/79238 "2013-09-07T17:40:10Z")
I recently bought a 1998 GMC Seira with over 211,000 miles on it. On the way home I noticed that the oil pressure was low when I stopped for red lights. Can this mean anything other that a bad oil pump? --- ## [2001 GMC Sonoma Transmission slight whine. Need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-sonoma-transmission-slight-whine-need-help/81236)
**Author:** [@Highrider2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Highrider2001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-sonoma-transmission-slight-whine-need-help/81236 "2013-09-07T14:26:42Z")
Hi I have a 2001 GMC Sonoma Highrider Edition it has the 4.3 Vortex and its 4x4 my transmission has been whining alightly it has 169,000 miles on it runs and shifts great it when's when ever its in park and whins threw 1… --- ## [Big increase in mpg since switching to ethanol-free gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-increase-in-mpg-since-switching-to-ethanol-free-gas/72516)
**Author:** [@Burb\_Bum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burb_Bum)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-increase-in-mpg-since-switching-to-ethanol-free-gas/72516 "2013-09-07T12:02:12Z")
I'm not so much looking to field a discussion, but spitting this out because I've tested this for quite a while now. I know it's not news, but I'm one more confirmation. About 6,000 miles ago, I stopped running gas wi… --- ## [Ranger hood struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-hood-struts/81228)
**Author:** [@galaxy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galaxy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-hood-struts/81228 "2013-09-07T10:20:13Z")
Hello everyone, I have a 2006 Ranger XLT. Due to a back injury I cannot lift the hood, which is quite heavy, without risking further damage to my back. I want to install hood struts to assist me in raising the hood. I've… --- ## [1972 Ford Pinto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-ford-pinto/81186)
**Author:** [@Tomfar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tomfar)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-ford-pinto/81186 "2013-09-07T07:38:56Z")
My neighbor has a 1972 Ford Pinto which she has owned since it was new. She is having a problem finding a mechanic the she can trust that can work on the call. Everyone she takes it to either cannot work on that model a… --- ## [All vinyl interior?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-vinyl-interior/81234)
**Author:** [@lmayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmayer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-vinyl-interior/81234 "2013-09-07T07:12:48Z")
Hi there, Is there any cars out there that offer something simliar to the exterra except I want the seats to be vinyl too. I dont care if they are leather I just want a car with no cloth in it at all! And no carpets! … --- ## [Exhaust problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-problem/81212)
**Author:** [@txgal64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/txgal64)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-problem/81212 "2013-09-07T06:43:42Z")
I own a 92 ford bronco 8.5. recently the engine was rebuilt but now the exhaust from muffler is very strong smell. It causes me tohave a headach when I drive. We didn't have that problem before it was rebuilt. Any sugge… --- ## [Changed clutch master cylinder six times in 12 mos, what am I doing wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-clutch-master-cylinder-six-times-in-12-mos-what-am-i-doing-wrong/81069)
**Author:** [@mblack202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mblack202)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-clutch-master-cylinder-six-times-in-12-mos-what-am-i-doing-wrong/81069 "2013-09-07T05:11:00Z")
Dear Click and Clack, I have changed the clutch master cylinder on my '03 Honda Accord (6 cyl.) six times in the past 12 months. Either the o ring seal blows out or the bolts holding the plate down breaks off. I bleed th… --- ## [Saturn Aura XR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-xr/81204)
**Author:** [@zarm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zarm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-xr/81204 "2013-09-06T21:31:10Z")
Dear Tom and Ray - or anyone who can help: I have a 2008 Saturn Aura XR. Great car. I've noticed an intermittent faint odor that I thought smelled like coolant. But the authorized repair dealership (Buick/Chevy) con… --- ## [2007 Odyssey Power Sliding Door Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-odyssey-power-sliding-door-issues/81156)
**Author:** [@tubatim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tubatim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-odyssey-power-sliding-door-issues/81156 "2013-09-06T19:31:58Z")
A couple of weeks ago our 2007 Odyssey started having door issues - driver's side sliding door would get about 85% closed (approx 6 inches from closed) then beep and reverse back open. Wife took it to the dealership an… --- ## [Why do so many people race redlight to redlight?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-so-many-people-race-redlight-to-redlight/81154)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-so-many-people-race-redlight-to-redlight/81154 "2013-09-06T18:01:49Z")
I see it all the time, yesterday it was a trailblazer with a 30 something woman driving, labor day traffic on a 4 lane us highway, she was just about gunning it from the light and staying on the gas until it was time to… --- ## [Wear and tear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wear-and-tear/80615)
**Author:** [@playwithpaint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/playwithpaint)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wear-and-tear/80615 "2013-09-06T15:18:17Z")
I have a 2010 Yaris. Mileage to drive to work is only 1.5 miles, 5 days a week. I've heard that these short trips are really bad for your car because of moisture build up. Is there anything I can do, maintence or anythin… --- ## [Chevrolet pickup vs. Ford for heavy use?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-pickup-vs-ford-for-heavy-use/81021)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-pickup-vs-ford-for-heavy-use/81021 "2013-09-06T07:53:51Z")
I live in rural Mexico, in the mountains. People have older pickups. A cousin has a 1976 Chevrolet. It looks at first glance as if it were dropped out of a low flying C-130. It is all beat to crud. The first time I saw … --- ## [2001 Camry P0440 code, car has 157,000 miles or so](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-p0440-code-car-has-157-000-miles-or-so/81191)
**Author:** [@manhattanmike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manhattanmike)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-p0440-code-car-has-157-000-miles-or-so/81191 "2013-09-06T07:47:05Z")
Help! Check engine light was on for some time when I had filler neck and cap replaced. Computer sensors did not re-set until 501 mile mark, when light came on again. Checking the web, I find that some who appear to have … --- ## [2003 Mazda Protege5 - Hesitates during acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-protege5-hesitates-during-acceleration/81229)
**Author:** [@burbs00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/burbs00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-protege5-hesitates-during-acceleration/81229 "2013-09-06T07:23:34Z")
My car has 116,000 miles on it, is a manual transmission, and I've owned it since it was brand new in 2003. The car has been absolutely wonderful, and I try my best to take care of it. A couple of days ago I noticed th… --- ## [$300 for an extra key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/300-for-an-extra-key/80454)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 6:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/300-for-an-extra-key/80454 "2013-09-06T06:40:53Z")
I recently bought a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. It only came with one key. It isn't even really a key. It's just a plastic thing with some buttons in it and it has a square box on the end that goes into a square … --- ## [Intermittent high speed miss in 98 GMC K1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-high-speed-miss-in-98-gmc-k1500/81039)
**Author:** [@williamclang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamclang)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-high-speed-miss-in-98-gmc-k1500/81039 "2013-09-06T05:26:45Z")
My 1998 GMC Sierra K1500 has developed an intermittent high speed miss. I doesn't miss while idling but with no apparent regularity it will jerk as though the engine lost power for just a moment. I just replaced the di… --- ## [Pedal extensions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pedal-extensions/81196)
**Author:** [@mama\_cat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mama_cat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pedal-extensions/81196 "2013-09-06T05:26:09Z")
I am very short--between 4'8 and 4'9. I love my Honda CR-V, but have to sit too close to the steering wheel/airbag in order to reach the pedals. I do not want to disable the airbag. There are several types of pedal exten… --- ## [Why is bumper styrofoam still in tact after rear end accident at 30mph?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-bumper-styrofoam-still-in-tact-after-rear-end-accident-at-30mph/81005)
**Author:** [@Cougarfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougarfan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-bumper-styrofoam-still-in-tact-after-rear-end-accident-at-30mph/81005 "2013-09-06T03:39:05Z")
Last month I was sitting at a red light talking to my passenger when all of the sudden we were hit from behind at what is estimated to be 30 to 35 mph. Went in an ambulance on a backboard with neck brace. Car taken to re… --- ## [Transmission Overdrive Cylinoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-overdrive-cylinoid/81223)
**Author:** [@KZ1229](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KZ1229)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-overdrive-cylinoid/81223 "2013-09-06T00:57:09Z")
Hi. I have a 2000 Buick Century with 212k miles on it. I would like to sell it. The problem is the transmission overdrive cylinoid keeps getting stuck open. It's not a big deal once I get going 55mph or so. It's just t… --- ## [How do I remove these frozen bolts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-remove-these-frozen-bolts/81203)
**Author:** [@ryC4E](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryC4E)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-remove-these-frozen-bolts/81203 "2013-09-05T22:07:22Z")
I'm trying to remove 2 bolts at the bottom of the engine (so the only way to access them is from under the car) but they're completely stuck and one of them is stripped. I don't have much leverage to try and cut them wit… --- ## [My car has burnt almost a half a tank of gas in 60 miles (2002 Nissan Maxima)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-has-burnt-almost-a-half-a-tank-of-gas-in-60-miles-2002-nissan-maxima/81160)
**Author:** [@AIHS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AIHS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-has-burnt-almost-a-half-a-tank-of-gas-in-60-miles-2002-nissan-maxima/81160 "2013-09-05T21:21:25Z")
I have a 2002 Nissan Maxima SE (Automatic) it just started to run rough and has been drinking gas at an alarming rate. Almost 1/2 tank in about 60 miles. The car doesn't seem to be running slow or smelling of gas. I w… --- ## [Have 1990 Ford Festiva need aftermarket AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-1990-ford-festiva-need-aftermarket-ac/81222)
**Author:** [@asroco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asroco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-1990-ford-festiva-need-aftermarket-ac/81222 "2013-09-05T20:44:27Z")
I have a 1990 Ford Festiva that my mom bought me new. About 8 years ago the ac and even the heater started acting up. Now I haven't had ac in years and as I live in Tucson this is a problem. I have spent a lot of mone… --- ## ["Anti-Lock Brake" light AND “TRAC OFF” light coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-brake-light-and-trac-off-light-coming-on/81213)
**Author:** [@MIKEMCD77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MIKEMCD77)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-brake-light-and-trac-off-light-coming-on/81213 "2013-09-05T20:35:21Z")
About 5wk ago I took my car to the mechanic due to my "Anti-Lock Brake" light AND my “TRAC OFF” light coming on. In addition to the lights, when I applied the brake, the pedal would move or pulse a little, and there was… --- ## [Camry rack & pinion dust boot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-rack-pinion-dust-boot/81179)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-rack-pinion-dust-boot/81179 "2013-09-05T19:20:45Z")
To solve a vibration problem (@ 70 mph) I replaced both front struts on my '04 Camry. Vibration still here. I figure its the tires out of balance, but since I have never had the front end aligned I took it to a nationa… --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry Check Engine Light Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-check-engine-light-codes/80812)
**Author:** [@Dilip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dilip)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-check-engine-light-codes/80812 "2013-09-05T17:48:40Z")
I had my 2000 Toyota Camry with 133,921 miles on it seen because of the check engine light. The codes obtained at the repair shop were: P0136: Oxygen Sensor CKT Malfunction Bank 1 Sensor 2 P0446: Evap Control system Vent… --- ## [2005 Toyota Tundra Transmission Speed Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-transmission-speed-sensor/81220)
**Author:** [@StPete84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StPete84)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-transmission-speed-sensor/81220 "2013-09-05T17:13:49Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Tundra V6 that shifts hard. It's most noticeable around 25 MPH and 35 MPH. If I turn overdrive off, it shifts smoothly. Does anyone know if this sounds like the transmission speed sensor needs to be … --- ## [What does "Blueprinting an Engine" mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-blueprinting-an-engine-mean/81165)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-blueprinting-an-engine-mean/81165 "2013-09-05T15:02:43Z")
I see this term from time to time, but have no idea what it means. Anybody know? --- ## [Acceleration issue, tranny or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-issue-tranny-or-something-else/81136)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-issue-tranny-or-something-else/81136 "2013-09-05T06:28:35Z")
98 Ford Escort SE Been having acceleration issues with the Escort for a while now. The repairs I've made on the vehicle so far are; new fuel pump, coil pack and mass air flow sensor cleaning. Those are in order. N… --- ## [A/C Stop Blowing Cold Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-stop-blowing-cold-air/81215)
**Author:** [@tictactodd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tictactodd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-stop-blowing-cold-air/81215 "2013-09-05T05:58:34Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Taurus I bourg a month ago. The dealer I bought it from replaced the air compressor on June 29. Today I had been in my car for a couple of minutes and was stopped at a stop light when my car idle inc… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1736) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1738)