# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1756 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1757 --- ## [Intermittent front end Vibration 94 Volvo 850 Sed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-front-end-vibration-94-volvo-850-sed/80652)
**Author:** [@Rickford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rickford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-front-end-vibration-94-volvo-850-sed/80652 "2013-08-01T16:55:33Z")
I have a vibration that comes and goes at a regular interval. Starts at about 60+ MPH on up. Most apparent between 70 & 75 MPH. The steering wheel will visibly vibrate for about 3 seconds and become completely smooth for… --- ## [High beams come on when signaling right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beams-come-on-when-signaling-right/80670)
**Author:** [@czargee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/czargee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beams-come-on-when-signaling-right/80670 "2013-08-01T15:45:43Z")
I have a 2004 GMC Yukon SLT, 2WD. At night, when I signal right, my high beams come on. After making the right turn, my signal disengages and the high beams return to low. Now I only make left turns at night. Any i… --- ## [Replacement vehicle for the Honda Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-vehicle-for-the-honda-element/80628)
**Author:** [@RonRaab-Long](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonRaab-Long)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-vehicle-for-the-honda-element/80628 "2013-08-01T10:58:26Z")
My son and my sister-in-law both drive Honda Elements. While they aren't to my taste, you have to admit that it was one of the most practical cars on the road - especially for pack rats and those that needed to carry a … --- ## [New Honda CRV low transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-honda-crv-low-transmission-fluid/80657)
**Author:** [@OhGee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OhGee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-honda-crv-low-transmission-fluid/80657 "2013-08-01T09:35:27Z")
Have only driven 550 miles in my new CRV and out of curiosity checked oil and transmission fluid levels. Discovered dipstick for transmission fluid was bone dry. Took it in to dealer. They agreed that their service dept … --- ## [Metal to rubber gas line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-to-rubber-gas-line/80661)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-to-rubber-gas-line/80661 "2013-08-01T09:35:23Z")
98 Ford Escort SE Was changing out fuel filter and noticed the bottom (filter sets upright) snap holder the broke. Would I be ok with just cutting off some of the metal line and adding flex/rubber and using clamps? --- ## [New Car - Cross Country Trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-cross-country-trip/80466)
**Author:** [@dm99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dm99)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 9:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-cross-country-trip/80466 "2013-08-01T09:34:11Z")
My wife and I just treated ourselves to a new 2013 Chevy Malibu after our 2000 Ford Focus broke down last week after 200k. We love it, and we're taking a trip cross country next week for a month and we'll be driving it f… --- ## [2000 Buick Le Sabre - Shimmy between 45 and 50 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-le-sabre-shimmy-between-45-and-50-mph/80478)
**Author:** [@ShellRod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShellRod)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-le-sabre-shimmy-between-45-and-50-mph/80478 "2013-08-01T08:29:56Z")
I have been to a few different repair shops for my 2000 Buick Le Sabre shimmy problem with no luck. I wonder if anyone can help? I have a really bad shimmy, while accelerating between 45 and 50 mph, and it seems worse … --- ## [Losing power randomly when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-power-randomly-when-driving/80668)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-power-randomly-when-driving/80668 "2013-08-01T08:28:35Z")
I have an 07 explorer that has developed an new problem. While driving, I lose all throttle, regardless of whether I'm accelerating or just cruising along. I've checked the vacuum lines and fuels filter and pump to no a… --- ## [Road tripping: what do I ask for at the tune-up? (Honda fit)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-tripping-what-do-i-ask-for-at-the-tune-up-honda-fit/80642)
**Author:** [@ChickShift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChickShift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-tripping-what-do-i-ask-for-at-the-tune-up-honda-fit/80642 "2013-08-01T07:27:12Z")
I drive a 2008 BRIGHT red Honda Fit, manual transmission. About 71,000 mi on it and has already taken me from Hartford, CT to New Orleans, LA twice. Now I'm moving from CT to CA and driving 3000 miles to get there. I … --- ## [Anyone seen the BMW i3?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-seen-the-bmw-i3/80627)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-seen-the-bmw-i3/80627 "2013-08-01T06:17:32Z")
I'm a fan of what it does, but not the looks. It appears to be Dr Frankenstein's car to me. What do you think? --- ## [Car dies while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-while-driving/80647)
**Author:** [@reds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reds)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-while-driving/80647 "2013-08-01T05:15:55Z")
Just bought a 2013 Subaru legacy sport. Within a week the car stopped 5 times while I was driving. There were no dash lights and all gauges were on zero. Had to restart the car each time. I Had it towed back to the deale… --- ## [My Town & Country - 40% drop in fuel economy!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-town-country-40-drop-in-fuel-economy/80654)
**Author:** [@DielectricUnion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DielectricUnion)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-town-country-40-drop-in-fuel-economy/80654 "2013-08-01T05:09:35Z")
I have a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country FWD with 3.8L V6. Recently, I had an error code of MISFIRE CYL 5. I changed my spark plugs and added some injector cleaner to fuel tank with no results. Then I replaced my ignition c… --- ## [Do mechanics ever just replace the power steering boot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-mechanics-ever-just-replace-the-power-steering-boot/80658)
**Author:** [@Feasle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Feasle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-mechanics-ever-just-replace-the-power-steering-boot/80658 "2013-08-01T04:09:00Z")
Hi, I have a 2003 PT Cruiser and the power steering in leaking on the left hand side when I have the wheel cranked (most noticeable when parallel parking). From what I can see it is leaking out from the end of the boot.… --- ## [Subaru Forester check engine code P2097](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-check-engine-code-p2097/80638)
**Author:** [@NC\_Joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NC_Joe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-check-engine-code-p2097/80638 "2013-07-31T22:13:44Z")
The check engine light on my 2006 Subaru Forester with 92,000 miles came on recently. A scan revealed the engine was running lean. After three more trips the mechanic determined the rear O2 sensor was bad and replaced it… --- ## [Rusty 97 Honda Accord LX - Blown head gasket, worth fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-97-honda-accord-lx-blown-head-gasket-worth-fixing/80586)
**Author:** [@Matos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matos)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-97-honda-accord-lx-blown-head-gasket-worth-fixing/80586 "2013-07-31T21:24:57Z")
Our car that we've had since 2001 just received news that it has a blown head gasket. Our usual mechanic said at the least it would be a $900 job but since the car is so rusty from many year in Maine, that it could be a… --- ## [Quoting another poster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quoting-another-poster/80623)
**Author:** [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quoting-another-poster/80623 "2013-07-31T19:33:48Z")
How do you quote a previous poster so it links to them? --- ## [Stubborn electrical problem in 1986 Toyota Tercel wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stubborn-electrical-problem-in-1986-toyota-tercel-wagon/80643)
**Author:** [@Mims](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mims)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stubborn-electrical-problem-in-1986-toyota-tercel-wagon/80643 "2013-07-31T17:51:48Z")
Me and several local mechanics are at our wits end as to what may be draining my battery over and over. Two lights come on the dash--the 'charge' light on the left and the 'brake' light on the right--and then the car is … --- ## [2005 honda accord steering wheel shakes upon acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-steering-wheel-shakes-upon-acceleration/80646)
**Author:** [@AndreaG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndreaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-steering-wheel-shakes-upon-acceleration/80646 "2013-07-31T16:00:06Z")
My 2005 Accord steering wheel shakes quite a bit when I start to accelerate. I had the tires rebalanced, and it's still happening. The dealership indicated that there was "play" in both axles, and they both needed to be … --- ## [Motor Mounts and timing chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mounts-and-timing-chain/80650)
**Author:** [@geri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geri)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mounts-and-timing-chain/80650 "2013-07-31T15:51:40Z")
How much should replacing motor mounts on a 2003 Honda Odyssey in NYC cost. I got a quote of $700.00. Is it important to change the timing chain every 100,000 miles? I have changed it at 100,000 miles now the car has … --- ## [1994 Volvo 940 - idle and acceleration issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-volvo-940-idle-and-acceleration-issues/80645)
**Author:** [@Hopheadbynum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hopheadbynum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-volvo-940-idle-and-acceleration-issues/80645 "2013-07-31T07:23:58Z")
There are two issues with my 940(automatic). They may or may not be related, but that is why I'm asking. 1) When the engine is cold and at a stop sign the engine will rev up and down. After the engine warms up, the issu… --- ## [Honda Odyssey 2003 Steering column jams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-2003-steering-column-jams/80571)
**Author:** [@geri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-2003-steering-column-jams/80571 "2013-07-31T06:50:05Z")
Of late my steering column has been getting stuck in park and I have to fool with it and manipulate i between moving the steering wheel and pressing on the brake until the column releases and then I can move it into driv… --- ## [Not shifting into gear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-shifting-into-gear/80644)
**Author:** [@rika](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rika)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-shifting-into-gear/80644 "2013-07-31T04:48:06Z")
I have a question about a dodge neon 2002. I am wanting to buy this car from a guy, but he says it needs a power control module. Then car starts up and runs fine, it doesn't smoke etc; the problem is when your driving it… --- ## [2000 Subaru Outback M Tran stuck in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-m-tran-stuck-in-neutral/80640)
**Author:** [@derrradam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derrradam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-m-tran-stuck-in-neutral/80640 "2013-07-31T03:59:31Z")
my 2000 Subaru Outback Manual Transmission is stuck in neutral. I thought it might be the clutch so I pulled it out of the car and checked the clutch linkage etc. With the transmission fully removed from the car the shif… --- ## [How cold should the A/C be -- '08 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-cold-should-the-a-c-be-08-civic/73144)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-cold-should-the-a-c-be-08-civic/73144 "2013-07-31T01:51:49Z")
My daughter is the regular user; I see the car once a week and seldom drive it. I noticed a few weeks ago that the A/C was not makng really cold air as all my other A/C-ed cars did (incl a 2000 Camry). I took it in to … --- ## [Australian Haynes Manual for Echo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/australian-haynes-manual-for-echo/80624)
**Author:** [@Rob2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob2001)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/australian-haynes-manual-for-echo/80624 "2013-07-31T01:43:48Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Echo and I want a Haynes Manual for it. As it turns out they don't make one for Echo or Yarris that is available in the United States. They do make one that is available in Australia but they drive… --- ## [Steering wheel shaking, alignment, and brake questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shaking-alignment-and-brake-questions/80641)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shaking-alignment-and-brake-questions/80641 "2013-07-31T01:33:11Z")
I have a 2000 Corolla CE with 48k miles. When braking hard, the pedal vibrates and the brake performance was not that good. So I had the mechanic replace the front calipers (L&R), both brake pads on front, and rear dru… --- ## [Safe napping while another drives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-napping-while-another-drives/80634)
**Author:** [@cobbett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cobbett)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-napping-while-another-drives/80634 "2013-07-31T01:23:32Z")
Naps in the tilt-back shot-gun seat while another person continues driving are not satisfactory for me. Better would be a removable or storable seat or two that would allow a small single mattress on the floor. But tha… --- ## [Shock & strut replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shock-strut-replacement/80635)
**Author:** [@puget\_fish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puget_fish)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shock-strut-replacement/80635 "2013-07-30T21:27:03Z")
Had my tires rotated today at a popular chain tire store. They told me I had a leaking shock and said I should replace the shocks and struts and have an alignment for $668. When I got home looked at the shocks and did … --- ## [Not so much air conditioning mits outlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-so-much-air-conditioning-mits-outlander/80203)
**Author:** [@ja2661](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ja2661)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-so-much-air-conditioning-mits-outlander/80203 "2013-07-30T20:49:14Z")
I am at my wits end with my car's air conditioning - Mitsubishi Outlander 2003 - so far the mechaninc has replaced the radiator (first initial problem) then the air conditioning would only work when the car was driving (… --- ## [Hub bearings again? 2002 Kia Rio Cinco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hub-bearings-again-2002-kia-rio-cinco/80490)
**Author:** [@unknownusr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unknownusr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hub-bearings-again-2002-kia-rio-cinco/80490 "2013-07-30T20:07:15Z")
As I mentioned in another post, my ex-mechanic is awful. He replaced the front hubs and bearings on my car about a month ago. The passenger side had been making noise and saw some give in the wheel. Well, the driver s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1755) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1757)