# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1755 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1756 --- ## [The 2014 Subaru Forester and car seat safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-2014-subaru-forester-and-car-seat-safety/80632)
**Author:** [@MNT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MNT)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-2014-subaru-forester-and-car-seat-safety/80632 "2013-08-03T10:26:45Z")
My husband and I were about to buy a 2014 Subaru Forester, because of its great visibility and safety ratings, as well as handling in the snow and relatively good mileage. (We live in New England and have a toddler.) I… --- ## [My Dodge Van (1988) Hates the Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dodge-van-1988-hates-the-cold/80693)
**Author:** [@tSquirrel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dodge-van-1988-hates-the-cold/80693 "2013-08-03T02:54:30Z")
It's not that it won't start, but it accelerates like crap when it gets "cold" out. What do I mean by "cold"? Apparently 60F or less. During May and June my van worked great. Now, just with a bit of nip in the air, s… --- ## [F-150 Shakes When Braking, Only When A/C Is On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-shakes-when-braking-only-when-a-c-is-on/80547)
**Author:** [@Cargobang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cargobang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-shakes-when-braking-only-when-a-c-is-on/80547 "2013-08-02T23:16:25Z")
I have a 1997 F-150 4.6 Liter 2WD AT It rides and brakes smoothly when not running the A/C When I switch on the A/C it still rides and runs smoothly and still brakes smoothly at first. After a few minutes, when I brake, … --- ## [Rattling Noise when idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-when-idle/80631)
**Author:** [@Linpooh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linpooh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-when-idle/80631 "2013-08-02T21:16:28Z")
Hi Everyone! I have a 2005 Honda CR-V with about 97,000 miles on it. I recently noticed that there's a rattling sound when the car is idle but it disappear when driving. The noise can only heard outside. It is also in… --- ## [Mini 2006 Window squeaking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-2006-window-squeaking-noise/80671)
**Author:** [@Yulia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yulia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-2006-window-squeaking-noise/80671 "2013-08-02T18:32:09Z")
Hello, It's my first time posting any questions about car maintenance/repair + I am a girl, so please be understanding. Here it comes: a couple of months back my driver side window began to make this terrible squeaking … --- ## [Timing Chain or Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-or-belt/80680)
**Author:** [@JakeSlick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JakeSlick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-or-belt/80680 "2013-08-02T18:13:54Z")
I have a 2007 Madza 5 in researching this vehicle I have found conflicting information as to does it have a timing belt or chain? It getting to be time to replace the belt if it has one. Thanks for any help with this. --- ## [2004 Chevy Impala 3.4L base, accelerates on it own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-impala-3-4l-base-accelerates-on-it-own/80692)
**Author:** [@Silversabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Silversabre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-impala-3-4l-base-accelerates-on-it-own/80692 "2013-08-02T18:11:27Z")
Hi all, I recently purchased a 2004 Chevy Impala 3.4L base with 68k miles on it and I am having a problem with the acceleration and coolant level. About every other time I start the vehicle, the car accelerates on … --- ## [High pitched RPM related whine has me guessing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-rpm-related-whine-has-me-guessing/80662)
**Author:** [@Accordion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accordion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-rpm-related-whine-has-me-guessing/80662 "2013-08-02T17:14:04Z")
A question for the pros, I have a 99 Accord, automatic trans with over 197,000 miles, appropriately maintained. What is the most likely cause of a very high pitched whine that comes up when throttle is being added?… --- ## [Having to "prime" engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-to-prime-engine/80476)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-to-prime-engine/80476 "2013-08-02T16:32:33Z")
98 Escort Well purchased a new car today as a backup (asides from my Mom's). Only issue wrong with it starting is that you have to turn the key to ON engine OFF three times in order for it to start. Personally I've n… --- ## [How can I get my 16 year old son to drive more slowly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-my-16-year-old-son-to-drive-more-slowly/80436)
**Author:** [@George\_Dedham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_Dedham)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-my-16-year-old-son-to-drive-more-slowly/80436 "2013-08-02T15:56:57Z")
I am teaching my 16 year old son to drive. I am nearly constantly telling him to slow down. I am frightened when he drives alone he will drive way too fast. How can I get him to slow down, especially when I am not in th… --- ## [Tachs and CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tachs-and-cvt/80484)
**Author:** [@MACT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MACT)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tachs-and-cvt/80484 "2013-08-02T15:32:47Z")
This may reflect my general ignorance of mechanics, but why does my CVT-equipped car have a tachometer? Isn't the whole point of CVT that it should keep the engine rpms as close to optimal as possible and therefore make … --- ## [Please explain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-explain/80690)
**Author:** [@kmt970](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmt970)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-explain/80690 "2013-08-02T11:10:42Z")
The car is a 2005 Kia Sportage EX V6 109k. Does each cylinder have its own ignition coil to provide the spark or does one ignition coil do it all? --- ## [Only One Brakeline Blew-Lost Both Front & Rear Systems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-one-brakeline-blew-lost-both-front-rear-systems/80597)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-one-brakeline-blew-lost-both-front-rear-systems/80597 "2013-08-02T06:54:25Z")
My right rear brakeline blew out on my 2000 Buick Century, but even though the car has dual master cylinder which had been giving me no trouble, brake light not lit, car would stop properly untill blowout, no blowouts or… --- ## [Rubbing/humming sound while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-humming-sound-while-driving/80676)
**Author:** [@gummidemon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gummidemon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-humming-sound-while-driving/80676 "2013-08-02T06:41:27Z")
While I drive I am experiencing a rubbing or humming sound near the front of the car. The sound is there at all times when the car is moving but seems to lessen when turning in either direction. The faster the car goes… --- ## [Car for Vermont](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-vermont/80611)
**Author:** [@VermontBound](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VermontBound)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-vermont/80611 "2013-08-02T04:47:57Z")
I've never owned a car before and am about to move to southern Vermont for work. I'm young and single and I'm looking for a reliable, small used car with good mileage and low emissions that can handle minor road trips an… --- ## [1999 chevy silverado hard shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-silverado-hard-shifting/80587)
**Author:** [@joyr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joyr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-silverado-hard-shifting/80587 "2013-08-02T03:10:39Z")
I have a 1999 chevy silverado 5.3 4wd w/ tow package. I bough it with 30,000 mi. It has always had a hard shifting/clunk after long drives or sometimes short ones that involve a lot of elevation. Oddly, if I stop and shu… --- ## [Another look at P0420 cat efficiency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-look-at-p0420-cat-efficiency/80596)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-look-at-p0420-cat-efficiency/80596 "2013-08-02T03:04:47Z")
Back in 2011, my P0420 code, cat efficiency issues, came on after a 17 mile downhill run with engine braking. I found a Youtube video by radio personality Scott Kilmer which said to put lacquer thinner in the gas tank. … --- ## [Vibe front end braking Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibe-front-end-braking-noise/80648)
**Author:** [@ElfGoo83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElfGoo83)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibe-front-end-braking-noise/80648 "2013-08-02T02:38:41Z")
What's that noise coming from the front end driver side. About 2 months ago Firestone replaced my 06 Vibe 5 speed manual base brakes, rotors, calipers, brake line & fluid replaced. The car is still making a noise when b… --- ## [Another Snake in the Car Story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-snake-in-the-car-story/80636)
**Author:** [@Virginia540](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Virginia540)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-snake-in-the-car-story/80636 "2013-08-02T02:23:30Z")
I live in rural Virginia. I bought a 1997 Honda Civic from a friend about 2 months ago for $1500. When he was cleaning it out, he noticed a "black snake" crawl into the under carriage. After a few weeks with now snake si… --- ## [Should I just replace the TPS on a 89 Mustang GT 5 Speed ? ( UPDATE )](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-just-replace-the-tps-on-a-89-mustang-gt-5-speed-update/80630)
**Author:** [@Howie32703](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Howie32703)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-just-replace-the-tps-on-a-89-mustang-gt-5-speed-update/80630 "2013-08-01T23:55:28Z")
I posted a few months ago about my stang burping / bucking when slowing down ( foot off the throttle ) and sometimes when accelerating. Last time it did this, it did not throw a CEL and no codes stored with KOEO. Well it… --- ## [Power Locks - 2004 Ford Freestar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-locks-2004-ford-freestar/80679)
**Author:** [@Nole\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nole_fan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-locks-2004-ford-freestar/80679 "2013-08-01T23:33:31Z")
My 2004 Ford Freestar with 130,000 miles just started having a strange intermittent problem. Using the door remote, it will always unlock the driver door but will only intermittently unlock the other doors and the liftg… --- ## [Seeking Ideas: Driving Instruction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-ideas-driving-instruction/80666)
**Author:** [@Yosho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosho)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-ideas-driving-instruction/80666 "2013-08-01T22:36:07Z")
Can anyone recommend a good driving instructor in Los Angeles? ...preferably for one on one instruction. My wife and I moved to LA 5 years ago from New York, and she still doesn't drive or have a license. I made the m… --- ## [Timing belt - mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-mileage/76671)
**Author:** [@mymercon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mymercon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-mileage/76671 "2013-08-01T21:59:48Z")
I recently had the timing belt changed on my 2004 Nissan Frontier at the dealership. Since then, I've noticed my mileage has decreased by 3-4 mpg. Could there be any connection between the belt changing and the reduced… --- ## [2005 Kia Sportage need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sportage-need-help/80673)
**Author:** [@kmt970](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmt970)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sportage-need-help/80673 "2013-08-01T21:56:39Z")
My better half has a 2005 Kia Sportage EX v6 with 109k on it. Starting last summer when the car was driven long distances; on hot days with the AC on and off; and the cruise control on and off, the engine would start to … --- ## [Squealing noise coming from my brake pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-noise-coming-from-my-brake-pedal/80649)
**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-noise-coming-from-my-brake-pedal/80649 "2013-08-01T21:55:20Z")
After replacing my brake pads and shoes I am hearing a squealing noise coming from the area near my brake pedal. This noise sometimes becomes high pitched if I depress the brake too hard. I am also losing a little bit of… --- ## [Scion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion/80665)
**Author:** [@Chrmal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chrmal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion/80665 "2013-08-01T20:52:24Z")
My niece just bought a 06 Scion with 85K miles. I advised her that a new timing belt would be a good. Is this correct? It's a small coupe with a 4 cylinder engine. --- ## [1991 suburban rough at minimum throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-suburban-rough-at-minimum-throttle/79620)
**Author:** [@Corvanman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corvanman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-suburban-rough-at-minimum-throttle/79620 "2013-08-01T20:41:17Z")
I have a '91 suburban (1/2 ton, 5.7 TBI) starts,idles and revs great, stumbles at most minimal throttle(parking lot speed) replaced cap, rotor, plugs, wires, filters. Ran injector cleaner thru it, swapped TBI with a know… --- ## [PT Cruiser Earthquaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-earthquaking/80663)
**Author:** [@ksmc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ksmc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-earthquaking/80663 "2013-08-01T20:31:31Z")
I have 2006 PT Cruiser Turbo Convertible that violently shakes when I am stopped at idle in gear and the A?C compressor is on. When I turn the A/C compressor off (leaving the fan on) there is a drastic reduction in the v… --- ## [2000 Nissan Maxima GLE. Sunroof does not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-gle-sunroof-does-not-work/80653)
**Author:** [@SMK1976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SMK1976)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-gle-sunroof-does-not-work/80653 "2013-08-01T18:11:21Z")
I have checked all fuses, relays, etc that I know about. In fact, I pulled all of the fuses out and checked. The switches test good for connectivity. The sunroof is closed, but needs to tilt up (if that makes sense… --- ## [Sticky shift lever on hot days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-shift-lever-on-hot-days/80614)
**Author:** [@ypli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ypli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-shift-lever-on-hot-days/80614 "2013-08-01T17:23:57Z")
My 2000 Camry --4 cyc has a problem with the shift lever on hot days. It is hard to move from P to R to N to D and the other way back to P. There has never been any liquid spill on it. In cold days, the lever shifts fi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1754) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1756)