# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1753 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1754 --- ## [Black Car Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-car-maintenance/80754)
**Author:** [@cilevans1989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cilevans1989)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-car-maintenance/80754 "2013-08-07T06:32:35Z")
I bought a black 2013 Mazda 3 iTouring hatchback in June. I know that black cars are a lot more work than other colors, but I didn't want a red car due to insurance reasons and I really didn't like the other options avai… --- ## [Top of the heap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-of-the-heap/80595)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-of-the-heap/80595 "2013-08-07T06:08:00Z")
If you were a car builder,what would you do to make a superlative truck or auto?-Kevin --- ## [Rubbing brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-brakes/80763)
**Author:** [@Joshuajeffriess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshuajeffriess)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-brakes/80763 "2013-08-07T05:59:26Z")
Hi everyone so iv just got new brakes and rotors fitted and the pads are touching the rotors which is causing a rubbing noise is this normal iv had them for about a week --- ## [Logout problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/logout-problems/80756)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/logout-problems/80756 "2013-08-07T05:32:14Z")
To the website masters. Lately the site has been repeatedly logging me out. Even sometimes when I'm in the middle of writing a post. --- ## [How much do I tell the dealer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-do-i-tell-the-dealer/80534)
**Author:** [@GinAndTonicMN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GinAndTonicMN)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-do-i-tell-the-dealer/80534 "2013-08-07T04:46:18Z")
I lease a 2012 Outback. I took it on a road trip and ran it 5000 miles without changing the oil. On the last day of the trip I checked the oil in the morning and it was at the full mark. By dinner time after driving all… --- ## [Kia optima flickering headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-flickering-headlights/80723)
**Author:** [@vicki\_c](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vicki_c)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-optima-flickering-headlights/80723 "2013-08-07T04:32:47Z")
I have a 2002 Kia Optima. The headlights have been flickering as well as every light inside the car. When they're doing this, if I press on the brakes, everything fades out. Such as the radio, headlights get very dim, ai… --- ## [Proper way to brake without ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-way-to-brake-without-abs/80751)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-way-to-brake-without-abs/80751 "2013-08-07T03:38:45Z")
My 2000 Corolla CE does not have ABS, I've heard the correct way to brake is to pump the brakes. Should I press the brake slowly and then depress fully and then press again OR should I press the brake, depress half way, … --- ## [Loud screech upon startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-screech-upon-startup/80486)
**Author:** [@mschuster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mschuster)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-screech-upon-startup/80486 "2013-08-07T02:57:55Z")
I have a 2009 Hyundai Sonata which gets a sporadic high screech upon startup. I associate this sound the key left in the ignition after the car has already turned over. It will go away as soon as I shift into drive. An… --- ## [Prius HID self-leveling headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-hid-self-leveling-headlights/80755)
**Author:** [@jude211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jude211)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-hid-self-leveling-headlights/80755 "2013-08-06T20:37:06Z")
I have a 2004 Prius with self-leveling headlights. I have no problems seeing at night but i have a red triangle on the dash and the headlight symbol on the monitor. I was able to aim the lights level when the self-leveli… --- ## [How long to let car engine warm-up before driving in morning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-to-let-car-engine-warm-up-before-driving-in-morning/80682)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-to-let-car-engine-warm-up-before-driving-in-morning/80682 "2013-08-06T19:19:41Z")
I have a manual transmission Honda that I've been driving the past two decades. Each morning I turn the ignition, the engine starts running, and I immediately take-off driving. I don't let the engine warm up even two s… --- ## [PCV valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-valves/80753)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-valves/80753 "2013-08-06T18:55:59Z")
Do all of these cars have regular, old style, replaceable plug-in PCV valves? 1998 Chevy Tahoe 5.2L 1999 Lexus ES 300 3.0L 2003 Toyota Avalon 3.0L --- ## [Desperate for Guru... vintage Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperate-for-guru-vintage-camry/80718)
**Author:** [@littleblackdogs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littleblackdogs)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperate-for-guru-vintage-camry/80718 "2013-08-06T16:57:59Z")
Thank you in advance!!! 99 Camry, 170 miles, historically perfect. A dream car. Maintained religiously. But she dies. Usually after a stop from downhill but i am too skeered to test her under any other conditions. Starts… --- ## ["Ha! We're back."](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ha-were-back/80684)
**Author:** [@Weed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Weed)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ha-were-back/80684 "2013-08-06T16:09:09Z")
Ray always comes back on air about mid-show with this remark. It's the "Ha!" that I'm curious about. Anyone know the background on this? --- ## [Car check up / tune up before cross country drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-check-up-tune-up-before-cross-country-drive/80715)
**Author:** [@punkybizster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/punkybizster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-check-up-tune-up-before-cross-country-drive/80715 "2013-08-06T06:31:39Z")
hi! i have a 2005 pontiac vibe (base model, not a GT) with 96,000+ miles on it. I've had it since 2009 and have never had a problem with it, but i don't have its previous repair/maintenance history. i'm hoping to driv… --- ## [Toyota RAV4 Transmision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-transmision/80746)
**Author:** [@munozgr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/munozgr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-transmision/80746 "2013-08-06T04:41:19Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota RAV4 with 110K miles that has develop a transmission problem. When place to reverse and the engine is revved up the car/transmission jumps. Like it something is slipping in the transmission or the en… --- ## [Over heating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating/80733)
**Author:** [@Dranel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dranel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating/80733 "2013-08-06T04:36:00Z")
My 2000 Ford Ranger over heats when I stop at traffic lights. I took it to Tire Kingdom and hey suggested a new thermostat and a radiator flush. I did both and it continues. What is the issue? --- ## [Rusted Locking Ring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-locking-ring/80712)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-locking-ring/80712 "2013-08-06T03:21:24Z")
This is a part of my issue with the Ford Escort fuel pump. Got down to the locking ring and its rusted bad. I've spent two days blasting it with PB (half a can yesterday) and going around it with the drifter trying to… --- ## [Quick question about changing a tensioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-changing-a-tensioner/80737)
**Author:** [@nw2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nw2012)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-changing-a-tensioner/80737 "2013-08-06T03:14:30Z")
I need to change the belt tensioner on a 97 Buick. It has the 3.8l V6. Is it as simple as it looks (remove the coolant overflow, serpentine belt and take out the bolts) or is there more to it? Any particular tools I need… --- ## [Accelerator pedal getting stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerator-pedal-getting-stuck/80468)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerator-pedal-getting-stuck/80468 "2013-08-05T23:50:59Z")
2000 Integra with 95k miles in an excellent condition - used pedal jack when parked I had to make a left turn and ramp up so put it on D3 - I pressed the accelerator and when I felt the speed could be higher (I am not… --- ## [Can you harm an automatic transmission by changing fluid & filter after 130k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-harm-an-automatic-transmission-by-changing-fluid-filter-after-130k/80738)
**Author:** [@Joe\_The\_Author](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_The_Author)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-harm-an-automatic-transmission-by-changing-fluid-filter-after-130k/80738 "2013-08-05T23:46:08Z")
I have a 1998 Ford Ranger, 3.0 V-6 with automatic transmission. I notice lately that the transmission is slipping ever so slightly. I have owned this truck since it had 25,000 miles on it, and it now has 130, 000 miles… --- ## [Noise after Safety & Emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-after-safety-emissions/80608)
**Author:** [@adn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-after-safety-emissions/80608 "2013-08-05T23:27:39Z")
Hello Everyone! Been listening to this show for a while but now I actually need help. I had taken my 2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS to get it's annual safety and emissions inspection. This is always a nerve wracking time f… --- ## [2002 VW Passat Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-vw-passat-timing-belt/80745)
**Author:** [@Biophile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Biophile)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-vw-passat-timing-belt/80745 "2013-08-05T21:21:03Z")
Last year we had the timing belt replaced on our 2002 VW Passat under the recommendation of our new service center. Fast forward 20,000 miles, the timing belt went out when driving and valves are bent. The VW mechanic… --- ## [2000 Grand Cherokee Vehicle Information Center](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-grand-cherokee-vehicle-information-center/80637)
**Author:** [@molasses](https://community.cartalk.com/u/molasses)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-grand-cherokee-vehicle-information-center/80637 "2013-08-05T20:54:53Z")
About a month ago, the vehicle information center alerted me that my "washer fluid" was low. I checked and it was quite full. I topped it off and it continued to a few more times to give me the alert warning. The next… --- ## [Battery blues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-blues/80659)
**Author:** [@CRVlover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRVlover)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-blues/80659 "2013-08-05T20:38:16Z")
I just had to replace another battery in my '09 Honda CRV. This is now the fourth battery I've had to put in. I know heat is a battery killer, and I live in Las Vegas, but I don't hear my friends and colleagues talking… --- ## [Problems! Problems!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-problems/80742)
**Author:** [@OnDMend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OnDMend)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-problems/80742 "2013-08-05T19:56:33Z")
Bought my 1998 Toyota Avalon XLS (Soft Top/Special Edition) with 45,000 miles 11 years ago; did well and still hanging on. Recently, started 1. leaking when it rains heavily where the windshield meets the soft top; 2.… --- ## [Vacuum booster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-booster/80704)
**Author:** [@Arby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-booster/80704 "2013-08-05T19:33:15Z")
Hi All - Apologies for the long post here,. I've been to six shops that replace/fix brakes all with mostly a different diagnosis. Each morning for the past three months I start my V-6 engine keyless by stepping on both … --- ## [Need an engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-an-engine/80616)
**Author:** [@JFKS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JFKS)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-an-engine/80616 "2013-08-05T19:14:01Z")
My husband has insisted on buying old Saabs and continuously repairing them at great expense for, like, 30 years. I am rather close to saying, "It's either me or the Saab." But before I do that, I'll put in one more en… --- ## [Fuel problem in nissan altima 1997](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem-in-nissan-altima-1997/80735)
**Author:** [@rgalindo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rgalindo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem-in-nissan-altima-1997/80735 "2013-08-05T18:22:11Z")
i have a1997 Nissan altima 140k miles with manual transmission. i have a fuel problem that i can't seem to solve. evey 1-2 days and only intermittently and unpredictably my car starts to idle up and down and ocassionall… --- ## [Drone/hum coming from the tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drone-hum-coming-from-the-tires/80740)
**Author:** [@GRAPE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRAPE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drone-hum-coming-from-the-tires/80740 "2013-08-05T18:19:24Z")
I just had brake work done on my car. When I drive it there is a hum seeming to come from the tires, not all the time though. I went two days with no noise then yesterday it was there but only when I drove over 60. An… --- ## [Toyota Matrix engine/transmission noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-engine-transmission-noise/80576)
**Author:** [@mwuenscher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwuenscher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-engine-transmission-noise/80576 "2013-08-05T15:54:16Z")
I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix, 5 spd manual with 175,000 miles. It's been a great car, but about 4 months ago I noticed more noise than usual from the engine compartment. It sounds like someone dropped a noisy diesel eng… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1752) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1754)