# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1743 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1744 --- ## [Car antenna repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-antenna-repair/74946)
**Author:** [@islandrave1980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/islandrave1980)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-antenna-repair/74946 "2013-08-25T20:14:50Z")
I am repairing my car's antenna wiring. Here's the background: I purchased a new automatic antenna for my 1986 Lincoln Town Car & had it installed at the car stereo shop to replace the non-functional stock antenna sinc… --- ## [Starts and doesnt start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-and-doesnt-start/81036)
**Author:** [@Marx1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marx1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-and-doesnt-start/81036 "2013-08-25T20:13:18Z")
I have a 2000 S10 Chevy blazer .One day I was at a stop sign when the truck went completely dead , I had no power . I walked home , I came back alittle later and figure I would give it a try well it started so I brought… --- ## [Weird Hyundai Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-hyundai-problem/81067)
**Author:** [@DennisCT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisCT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-hyundai-problem/81067 "2013-08-25T19:27:47Z")
I have a 1999 Hyundai Elantra with 146,000 mile... runs GREAT... been very dependable since buying it new. BUT... for the past 3 summers now, on the occasional HOT day, I start the car as normal but the gear shift gets … --- ## [Seafoam disaster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam-disaster/81063)
**Author:** [@leakypipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leakypipes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam-disaster/81063 "2013-08-25T18:21:02Z")
I recently put a can of seafoam in my gas tank because my mileage had been dropping.Recommended is one ounce per gallon and I think I actually put almost two. Soon after engine was sputtering bad at startup. The check en… --- ## [Transaxle fluid and spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-and-spark-plugs/81060)
**Author:** [@fpsfreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fpsfreak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-and-spark-plugs/81060 "2013-08-25T18:17:14Z")
i have pontiac vibe 2005.i bought it with 96,000 miles on it.it now has 143,000 miles.i'm about to take it so they can change it.do u guys reccomend i take it to toyota dealer shop or aamco? also which brand of spark plu… --- ## [Update on the Mobil 1 oil at Walmart thread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-the-mobil-1-oil-at-walmart-thread/81034)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-the-mobil-1-oil-at-walmart-thread/81034 "2013-08-25T17:55:34Z")
Ok I know this got off topic last time, however I think it was a great discussion. I am not trying to beat a dead horse however I have new information. Mobil 1 oil sold at Walmart is 24.97 for a 5 quart jug. It is in a… --- ## [Best Wagon and MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-wagon-and-mpg/81007)
**Author:** [@bendgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bendgirl)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-wagon-and-mpg/81007 "2013-08-25T16:17:06Z")
Looking for a new, used car for myself and want something with 40+ MPG and is a wagon. No Subaru's!! Budgeted for around $10,000 +/- . I want style but reliability and long term use. Recommendations?? --- ## [Power seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-seats/81053)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-seats/81053 "2013-08-25T06:46:02Z")
Is it possible to replace the manually adjustable drivers seat in my 2000 Blazer LS and install a power seat? It would appear that all the fuses are installed. --- ## [How can I protect the spare tire a criminal can easily access under the Expedition?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-protect-the-spare-tire-a-criminal-can-easily-access-under-the-expedition/80999)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-protect-the-spare-tire-a-criminal-can-easily-access-under-the-expedition/80999 "2013-08-25T06:13:45Z")
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/08/19/spare-tire-theft-is-consistent-crime-in-metro-area/ The Expedition emergencyehicle has been parked at hospitals in some bad areas of town. Can I buy Spareshield and install it myse… --- ## [Hex nut broken tranny pan off th350 extractor bit broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hex-nut-broken-tranny-pan-off-th350-extractor-bit-broke/81055)
**Author:** [@moondoge53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moondoge53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hex-nut-broken-tranny-pan-off-th350-extractor-bit-broke/81055 "2013-08-25T05:57:58Z")
I was torqueing the hex nut after draining my trans fluild. The hex nut broke off drilled a hole put extractor bit in, and that broke off. extractor is just a nub, I have tried banging it out, small drill hole around it,… --- ## [2/9 sensors not ready for emission test after driving 200 miles. Problem or just keep driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-9-sensors-not-ready-for-emission-test-after-driving-200-miles-problem-or-just-keep-driving/81023)
**Author:** [@corey2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/corey2000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-9-sensors-not-ready-for-emission-test-after-driving-200-miles-problem-or-just-keep-driving/81023 "2013-08-25T05:36:34Z")
I had a few issues that caused my check engine light to go on. In order to check to see that it was fixed, i unplugged my battery to let the check engine light reset. Now I have driven 200 miles with at least 10-15 star… --- ## [Attack of wildlife on Mini](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attack-of-wildlife-on-mini/80719)
**Author:** [@212arts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/212arts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attack-of-wildlife-on-mini/80719 "2013-08-25T05:21:48Z")
I would like to chat on the show about my wildlife problems regarding my Mini Cooper. I live in Saline, Michigan in a farmhouse along the Saline River. Last year a murder of crows set up a community across the river. … --- ## [Chevrolet OnStar back-up battery failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-onstar-back-up-battery-failure/81000)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-onstar-back-up-battery-failure/81000 "2013-08-25T03:49:28Z")
2007 Chevrolet Impala 1LT 6-cylinder Flex Fuel engine auto transmission 48,700 miles Problem: OnStar back-up battery failure Little red light on the inside rear view mirror, next to the three OnStar buttons turned re… --- ## [Hey CWATKIN, computer update, thanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-cwatkin-computer-update-thanks/81046)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-cwatkin-computer-update-thanks/81046 "2013-08-25T02:05:55Z")
@cwatkin We had a discussion a while ago on computers and I complained about how loud my Thermaltake was. Well one of the two 60mm x 25mm processor fans started to wobble and make noise. I managed to find replacements… --- ## [How do I not start a car? Really!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-not-start-a-car-really/80960)
**Author:** [@carguy7766](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carguy7766)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-not-start-a-car-really/80960 "2013-08-25T01:49:51Z")
OK, here's the situation... My friend asked me the best way to disable a car. The reason is to keep one person in the house from taking the car. This person has a key to the car. The car is a 2004 Honda Accord. He th… --- ## [Coolant exchange in my 2006 dodge 1500 truck w/4.7L V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-exchange-in-my-2006-dodge-1500-truck-w-4-7l-v8/81020)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-exchange-in-my-2006-dodge-1500-truck-w-4-7l-v8/81020 "2013-08-24T23:50:48Z")
How do I drain the radiator coolant in my truck ? The only valve I find on the radiator is a plastic 16 mm nut with a small spigot outlet below it.. that will turn, 1/2 turn, but nothing drains. Did I miss something? --- ## [04 Dodge Dakato 4X4 Transmisson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-dodge-dakato-4x4-transmisson/81035)
**Author:** [@Dakato49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakato49)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-dodge-dakato-4x4-transmisson/81035 "2013-08-24T22:10:55Z")
When I start the truck in cold weather, the transmission doesn't want to shift out of 1st gear. Some time it take driving it a 1/8 of a mile before it shifts. Any ideas what is wrong / need replaced ? I was told to sh… --- ## [Automotive High-Jinks and Pranks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-high-jinks-and-pranks/80959)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-high-jinks-and-pranks/80959 "2013-08-24T21:49:22Z")
What are your favorite automotive pranks or high-jinks? The exhaust whistle? Banana in the tail pipe? Changing all the radio presets to radio Lay ley? Heres mine... it was dangerous, stupid, and we were lucky no one g… --- ## ['92 Buick Century w/replaced throttle position sensor still stalls out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-buick-century-w-replaced-throttle-position-sensor-still-stalls-out/80923)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-buick-century-w-replaced-throttle-position-sensor-still-stalls-out/80923 "2013-08-24T15:21:56Z")
SO, my Buick has given the code for bad TPS, and it was replaced a little over a year ago...and now after the same symptoms, replaced again.. However, this time, right after replacing, it gave the code again, and still s… --- ## [Honda Civic (06) Dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-06-dipstick/81027)
**Author:** [@ibekarl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibekarl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-06-dipstick/81027 "2013-08-24T08:13:37Z")
I have a hell of a time reading that cheesy orange plastic oil dipstick--unless the oil is dirty. Does anybody else have this problem, and if so do you know of a solution? --- ## [2004 Jetta GLI - Sputtering - (My baby is sick ya'll)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta-gli-sputtering-my-baby-is-sick-yall/80955)
**Author:** [@Kashka11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kashka11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jetta-gli-sputtering-my-baby-is-sick-yall/80955 "2013-08-24T06:27:30Z")
Ok...so I drove my car last night about 120 miles and all was well. Got up this morning to go run some errands and the car started acting weird, sputtering. The check engine light was blinking on and off, then it came on… --- ## [Subaru Impreza WRX 08 repair warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-wrx-08-repair-warranty/81030)
**Author:** [@ThatSubaruDude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThatSubaruDude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-wrx-08-repair-warranty/81030 "2013-08-24T06:14:06Z")
Hey fellow community members im here to ask a question on some work i got done on my car and your opinion if i can get it done correct because they said they have a life time warranty on the work they did. So what happen… --- ## [Ranger 4x4 lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-4x4-lights/80989)
**Author:** [@BashfulBush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BashfulBush)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-4x4-lights/80989 "2013-08-24T05:04:57Z")
Can anyone help me before my mechanic tears all of his hair out! I had a reconditioned gearbox fitted in my 2001 Ranger but since then the 4x4 light won't go out on the dash. I bought a new cable as it seemed as though t… --- ## [Wheel bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing/81025)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing/81025 "2013-08-24T03:29:05Z")
Grand prix has speed related rumble. Seems to come from RF wheel. Wheel bearing feels tight. LF front is barely loose. Car has 150k miles. Should I trust my ear and change RF? Car is quiet at 30mph. Seems to make noise a… --- ## [Civic '08 miantenance intervals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-08-miantenance-intervals/80497)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-08-miantenance-intervals/80497 "2013-08-24T03:27:07Z")
This car (that my daughter uses, mostly out of town) is so modern that the manuals don't give intervals like "change oil every 5K miles" (that's the interval we have been using). Rather, there is a "Maintenance Minder"… --- ## [Fickle car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fickle-car/80971)
**Author:** [@mgb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fickle-car/80971 "2013-08-24T03:19:03Z")
I have a 1974 mgb gt .it will start some times and wont turn over at other times.i was told that I needed a starter.i changed starters and the problem persists..on occasions when the engine will not turn over if I pus it… --- ## [Isuzu Rode0 2001](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-rode0-2001/80994)
**Author:** [@dmr57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmr57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-rode0-2001/80994 "2013-08-24T03:12:18Z")
I have had much trouble since I got this vehicle (Craigs List LEMON). 1) Couldn't get it inspected even after fixing codes. Got a waiver in NC for a year. Moved to Massachusetts and had a mechanic look at it. He got i… --- ## [Noisy When Wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-when-wet/81013)
**Author:** [@Trystero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trystero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-when-wet/81013 "2013-08-24T02:47:56Z")
Hi Guys- I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT - same car as a Toyota Matrix. It's a 6 speed standard. When driving in heavy rain where the street is flooded by an inch or more of water the car makes a noise like the bottom… --- ## ["Thug" sound from 2001 Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thug-sound-from-2001-toyota-sienna/81024)
**Author:** [@R2Ditto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R2Ditto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thug-sound-from-2001-toyota-sienna/81024 "2013-08-24T02:47:26Z")
When I put my van on reverse, it makes this one big "thug" sound. It happens when van is rolling. That's the only time it makes this sound. Is this a serious car problem that needs immediate repair? Pls. help. It ha… --- ## [Buying a car - comparing prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-comparing-prices/81011)
**Author:** [@mbecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mbecker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-comparing-prices/81011 "2013-08-24T02:06:11Z")
I'm in the process of buying a car and I'd like to do so within the next week or so. The two cars we're looking at are the Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna. I'm trying to find a simple way to compare the cost of cars … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1742) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1744)