# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1738 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1739 --- ## ['03 Honda Accord Slower engine start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-accord-slower-engine-start/81208)
**Author:** [@lanceroberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanceroberts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-accord-slower-engine-start/81208 "2013-09-05T04:37:42Z")
I recently left my car parked at a park and ride over the holiday weekend while traveling to visit some family, and when I returned the car would not start as quickly as it had been prior to me leaving it. The car is an … --- ## [Change all four shocks & struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-all-four-shocks-struts/81214)
**Author:** [@Susan64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan64)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-all-four-shocks-struts/81214 "2013-09-05T04:22:40Z")
change all four shocks & struts on a Mazda 2007 - what should it cost in labor and parts? --- ## [Ignition switch or pin or both?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-or-pin-or-both/81184)
**Author:** [@xicatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xicatt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-or-pin-or-both/81184 "2013-09-05T02:01:27Z")
I have a 2000 Staturn LW2 auto, 6cyl. When i try to turn on the car, sometimes the engine does not turn, doesn't make a sound, nothing. When I move the steering wheel, it turns on fine, it has to be in a certain pos… --- ## [2003 nissan sentra - oil pan - how hard to replace on my own?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-oil-pan-how-hard-to-replace-on-my-own/81194)
**Author:** [@waltzink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waltzink)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sentra-oil-pan-how-hard-to-replace-on-my-own/81194 "2013-09-04T23:49:41Z")
was quoted 650$ for this to be replaced. i have no issues with doing this on my own, but also don't have the experience working UNDER the car. it's the 1.8L 4cyl engine. i believe i would have to detach the exhaust pi… --- ## [14 year old on 8/24/13 show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/14-year-old-on-8-24-13-show/81057)
**Author:** [@jiminnj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jiminnj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/14-year-old-on-8-24-13-show/81057 "2013-09-04T23:48:08Z")
Hey guys ... I think you totally missed the point of the question from Matt, the 14 year old who called in at the end of the 8/24 show ... he was trying to get spots off the windows and mirrors that had apparently perman… --- ## [Should I buy a used rav4 or a mazda5 want to spend about 8k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-used-rav4-or-a-mazda5-want-to-spend-about-8k/81083)
**Author:** [@shrimp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shrimp)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-used-rav4-or-a-mazda5-want-to-spend-about-8k/81083 "2013-09-04T23:36:02Z")
Need advise. Any special reasons. Any exceptional years to look for or avoid? Need high sitting vehicle decent milage reliability low maintenance --- ## [My Corrolla Won't Reverse!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-corrolla-wont-reverse/81211)
**Author:** [@AshGray37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AshGray37)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-corrolla-wont-reverse/81211 "2013-09-04T22:29:37Z")
So, I don't know if any of these problems are related but a few months ago, I accidentally put diesel fuel in my car. We got it flushed out (used some fuel injector cleaner and filled the tank up to dilute what fuel was … --- ## [1970 Mustang Intermittedly Starts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-mustang-intermittedly-starts/81139)
**Author:** [@PonyGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PonyGirl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-mustang-intermittedly-starts/81139 "2013-09-04T21:52:10Z")
Hello to all and thanks in advance for providing any suggestions to help me keep this car issue figured out! Purchased this car almost two years ago and it would typically start up no problems after sitting overnight or… --- ## [New Battery But Still Need to Jump Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-but-still-need-to-jump-start/81209)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-but-still-need-to-jump-start/81209 "2013-09-04T20:28:14Z")
I was recently left stranded in a mall parking lot by my 2007 Saturn Ion when it wouldn't start. After getting a jump from roadside assistance, I was told the battery needed to be replaced. I thought nothing of it since… --- ## [Can changing front brakes cause the front calipers to seized?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-changing-front-brakes-cause-the-front-calipers-to-seized/80274)
**Author:** [@MarcElf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarcElf)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-changing-front-brakes-cause-the-front-calipers-to-seized/80274 "2013-09-04T18:03:18Z")
Can changing front brakes cause the front calipers to seized? I had all four brakes replaced on my 2000 Ford Taurus. The next day the front brakes began to moan intermittently when I took my foot off the brake pedal to d… --- ## [1994 Saturn SL2 Overheating still after new radiator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-saturn-sl2-overheating-still-after-new-radiator/80545)
**Author:** [@Dugitsbane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dugitsbane)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-saturn-sl2-overheating-still-after-new-radiator/80545 "2013-09-04T12:04:43Z")
I wish I could claim I was drunk but while dead sober I just agreed to have my former Saturn dealer replace my radiator upper & lower hose for $307 the thermostat for $108 and they said my front brakes were "metal to me… --- ## [Running out of gas in the garage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-out-of-gas-in-the-garage/81199)
**Author:** [@Pilot\_Not\_Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pilot_Not_Mechanic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-out-of-gas-in-the-garage/81199 "2013-09-04T08:55:54Z")
About a year ago, my wife came in the house and said her car, a 2002 Honda Accord wouldn't start. I went out and tried it and the car would turn over, but not light. So I checked the spark plugs and they were sparking. I… --- ## [Head Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket/81198)
**Author:** [@J-Ho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J-Ho)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket/81198 "2013-09-04T08:00:42Z")
Should I coat the head gasket with something before I replace it or should I put it on dry? --- ## [1997 pontiac thumping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-pontiac-thumping/81190)
**Author:** [@that\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/that_guy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-pontiac-thumping/81190 "2013-09-04T06:55:27Z")
when driving in any direction, my left front wheel makes a thumping noise. it's not the tires, i have brand new ones. i can feel the thumping in my gas pedal, and if i were to let go of the steering wheel, the car move… --- ## [2011 Jetta TDI cold start noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jetta-tdi-cold-start-noise/81164)
**Author:** [@TDIBeth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TDIBeth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jetta-tdi-cold-start-noise/81164 "2013-09-04T05:33:07Z")
When I was a kid, I used a clothes pin to clip a playing card to my bike so it made a great click-click-click os the spokes as I pedaled. That was the last time I heard that sounds until now with my 2011 Jetta TDI on col… --- ## [Did I do something illegal? (or even immoral?) (Stupid? For sure.)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-do-something-illegal-or-even-immoral-stupid-for-sure/81016)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-do-something-illegal-or-even-immoral-stupid-for-sure/81016 "2013-09-04T04:58:37Z")
Was involved in a car accident today, something minor: Was driving about 20 to 25mph, when the other party driving in other direction abruptly made a left turn and I hit him on his side bending one of his front wheels. I… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited 40 MPG (NOT)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-limited-40-mpg-not/75106)
**Author:** [@SBD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SBD)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-limited-40-mpg-not/75106 "2013-09-04T04:29:40Z")
I bought a 2012 Elantra about 6 months ago. One of the primary reasons I purchased the vehicle was based on an estimated 40 MPG highway and 28 city. Unfortunately I am seeing an average of no more than 22-26MPG combinati… --- ## [Awesome discontinued cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awesome-discontinued-cars/81169)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awesome-discontinued-cars/81169 "2013-09-04T03:40:53Z")
http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/8-awesome-discontinued-cars-that-we-want-back.html/?ref=YF Not a bad list but the Saab and Acura????? Come on, there were better that are no more. Can you think of any? --- ## [Transmissions/gear splitters/fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmissions-gear-splitters-fuel-economy/79367)
**Author:** [@dalypdx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dalypdx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmissions-gear-splitters-fuel-economy/79367 "2013-09-04T01:24:53Z")
I have a 1995 Ford F 350 power stroke manual 4 speed with overdrive. I bought this truck 7 years ago it had 135k miles on it now has 160k miles. For the next 6 years I plan on using it to travel the west ( home base Po… --- ## [93 Legacy Radiator replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-legacy-radiator-replacement/81200)
**Author:** [@Fix\_It\_At\_Home](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fix_It_At_Home)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-legacy-radiator-replacement/81200 "2013-09-04T01:07:02Z")
The local car scrap yard has 1990 and 91s on hand. Are their radiators compatable to swap out with my 93's? --- ## [Porsche 911 electrical](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-electrical/81197)
**Author:** [@Al\_Vazquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al_Vazquez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-911-electrical/81197 "2013-09-04T01:06:15Z")
While driving on the highway, I got a whole bunch of warning lights. Mechanic replaced alternator, but while returning from the shop, I again got flash of several warning lights, though they went out in a second (seemed… --- ## [Air Conditioning (mis)behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-mis-behavior/81188)
**Author:** [@RichOBrien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichOBrien)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-mis-behavior/81188 "2013-09-04T01:04:16Z")
Car: 1973 Mercury Capri 2.0, four speed. Lovingly restored over the past three years. The car has Ford aftermarket air conditioning, recently serviced with R-12 (past two weeks) and I have never used it until this past… --- ## [My mechanic can't seam to fix my front right brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mechanic-cant-seam-to-fix-my-front-right-brake/81193)
**Author:** [@MarcElf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarcElf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mechanic-cant-seam-to-fix-my-front-right-brake/81193 "2013-09-04T00:58:25Z")
I had all my brakes done on my 2000 Ford Taurus but my mechanic cant seam to fix my front right brake. The problem is the front right brake grabs unevenly after driving the car for twenty minutes. The vibration happens m… --- ## [1999 Chevy Blazer cant figure out where all the wires on the headlight wiring harness plug into](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-blazer-cant-figure-out-where-all-the-wires-on-the-headlight-wiring-harness-plug-into/81201)
**Author:** [@Sybouts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sybouts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-blazer-cant-figure-out-where-all-the-wires-on-the-headlight-wiring-harness-plug-into/81201 "2013-09-04T00:31:59Z")
I bought a 1999 Blazer that had some very significant damage to the front end. This was to the point of needing to replace the Radiator housing ( this is what i have been told it was called it is the part that houses the… --- ## [2005 Tundra Shifts hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-tundra-shifts-hard/81192)
**Author:** [@StPete84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StPete84)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-tundra-shifts-hard/81192 "2013-09-03T18:24:14Z")
I recently purchased a 2005 Tundra that shifts hard. It's most noticeable around 35 MPH. I've found if I turn overdrive off until about 40 MPH it shifts much smoother. I've had the transmission fluid flushed, but it hasn… --- ## [04 mountaineer won't start..help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mountaineer-wont-start-help/81173)
**Author:** [@katiecoffee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katiecoffee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mountaineer-wont-start-help/81173 "2013-09-03T16:55:31Z")
So my engine light came on a few months ago. Shortly after white smoke came out of the tailpipe and it smelked like gas. Hooked the truck to a code reader and it was showing codes for spark plugs misfireing and 02 sensor… --- ## [Posting all day long](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posting-all-day-long/81137)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posting-all-day-long/81137 "2013-09-03T07:49:12Z")
I've been on vacation this week, so I've had more free time and have been more active here than usual. But I was just wondering, many of you regulars here seem to post fairly regularly throughout the day. Don't you have … --- ## [Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption/81153)
**Author:** [@Mummster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mummster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption/81153 "2013-09-03T07:43:38Z")
I have a rebuilt Ford 289 engine (do not know how long ago it was rebuilt) that takes a quart of oil in about 250 to 300 miles. It does not smoke or leak, runs fine and has good compression. A friend has a 350 Chevy engi… --- ## [What kind of car to buy to keep forever?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-to-buy-to-keep-forever/81180)
**Author:** [@gm289](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gm289)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-to-buy-to-keep-forever/81180 "2013-09-03T07:35:59Z")
My wife and I want to live debt free. Our 2008 Pontiac Torrent is just about paid off and we want to trade for another similar car that we can keep forever. I am a diesel mechanic, so I plan to do all the maintenance a… --- ## [2006 Prius: 120K to Fix or Trade In](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-prius-120k-to-fix-or-trade-in/80990)
**Author:** [@MikeMorrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeMorrison)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-prius-120k-to-fix-or-trade-in/80990 "2013-09-03T03:46:18Z")
I've got a 2006 Prius with 120K miles on it. It has had a new battery and 2 new water pumps recently installed. It might soon need a new transaxle which they estimate at about $5k. Would y'all put the money in or do a … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1737) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1739)