# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1757 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1758 --- ## [Does this mean the old shock was bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-mean-the-old-shock-was-bad/80620)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-mean-the-old-shock-was-bad/80620 "2013-07-30T19:18:36Z")
I replaced my shocks today just because I felt like it. I am not sure the old shock was even bad. It was just rusty on the outside. When I compress the old shock with my hands, it seems to have the same amount of resi… --- ## [Hyundai Hatchback with LPG sequential kit jerks and turns off while on the move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-hatchback-with-lpg-sequential-kit-jerks-and-turns-off-while-on-the-move/76337)
**Author:** [@maggy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maggy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-hatchback-with-lpg-sequential-kit-jerks-and-turns-off-while-on-the-move/76337 "2013-07-30T18:50:40Z")
Hi All, This is my first post in Cartalk. I own a Hyundai hatchback which i converted to a LPG sequential kit 6 months back. The car was running fine till a couple of weeks back. Now I experience jerking at 2nd and 3rd … --- ## [A Few Road Trip Observations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-road-trip-observations/80506)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-road-trip-observations/80506 "2013-07-30T18:23:03Z")
I'm away from home right now, family had to make an unplanned road trip for a funeral. A few thoughts... I certainly believe that air conditioning is a luxury and not a necessity. I spent many vacations on vinyl seats … --- ## [2003 Highlander ac warm on drivers side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-highlander-ac-warm-on-drivers-side/80594)
**Author:** [@Tbyrd66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tbyrd66)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-highlander-ac-warm-on-drivers-side/80594 "2013-07-30T14:36:37Z")
We have a 2003 Highlander which was having trouble changing from cld to warm air. We found posts about the common problem of the broken wire on the control panel behind the temperature control knob. I believe I was abl… --- ## [HELP! Which used van should I buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-which-used-van-should-i-buy/80525)
**Author:** [@PowerDwarf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PowerDwarf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-which-used-van-should-i-buy/80525 "2013-07-30T12:00:58Z")
I am an acupuncturist and do trade shows & events, so I bought a Mazda3 for the massage table, folding table, chairs, etc. Great little car, 40mpg, blah blah blah. But now I am doing SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism… --- ## [Radiator fluid level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fluid-level/80621)
**Author:** [@Sportyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sportyguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fluid-level/80621 "2013-07-30T07:28:57Z")
Have a 1996 Honda Accord that had a tune up ( new plugs, wires etc). also had leak in a radiator hose fixed. About a month later, engine started to over heat. Fluid in radiator was very low, but no phsical leak. Filled i… --- ## [1995 Chev pick-up fuel pump problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chev-pick-up-fuel-pump-problem/80606)
**Author:** [@oldehippie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldehippie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chev-pick-up-fuel-pump-problem/80606 "2013-07-30T07:18:37Z")
My 95 chevy 1500 pickup is having fuel pump issues. Somewhere between the relay and the sending unit. Pulled the tank, and put power directly to both the pump and the sending unit. They both run. Put in new relay, still … --- ## [July's problem with 1985 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/julys-problem-with-1985-nissan-sentra/80633)
**Author:** [@Bogusss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bogusss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/julys-problem-with-1985-nissan-sentra/80633 "2013-07-30T05:44:47Z")
We had a carbureted 1987 Nissan Sentra with the same problem that July in New Brunswick, NJ described on this weekend’s show. The dealer had already replaced the fuel filter and the fuel pump; but still the car would b… --- ## [2009 Camry Hybrid displays battery symbol pointing to circle symbol. Meaning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-camry-hybrid-displays-battery-symbol-pointing-to-circle-symbol-meaning/80612)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-camry-hybrid-displays-battery-symbol-pointing-to-circle-symbol-meaning/80612 "2013-07-30T04:52:37Z")
111,416 miles In the odometer window, (O) \<- \[^ ^\] an arrow points left from a car battery symbol to a circular symbol = motor? Meaning? Thank you --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle/80617)
**Author:** [@LinHut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LinHut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle/80617 "2013-07-30T04:08:48Z")
My freestyle has 239K on it and the it has been infrequently having periods of starting the car and having no drive and then turning it off and every thing is fine when you start again. The other day it stuck in 3rd gea… --- ## [I can't figure out how to change the bulb - map reading light 1990 Dodge Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-figure-out-how-to-change-the-bulb-map-reading-light-1990-dodge-caravan/80626)
**Author:** [@Red\_and\_Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Red_and_Rusty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-figure-out-how-to-change-the-bulb-map-reading-light-1990-dodge-caravan/80626 "2013-07-30T03:41:31Z")
I have a 1990 Dodge Caravan complete with collector plates. I bought new bulbs to replace the burnt out map reading lights, but have no idea how to open the enclosure for the lights. There are no screws and no obvious … --- ## [Keep the ford maverick or sell it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-the-ford-maverick-or-sell-it/80589)
**Author:** [@mashori](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mashori)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-the-ford-maverick-or-sell-it/80589 "2013-07-30T03:19:15Z")
I have a question about what I should do with the 2 cars I have ... I want to do what's most environmentally safe and what's gonna save me the most money in the long run.... I have a 1971 ford maverick...it has always be… --- ## [Impala 3.4 L Engine symptom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impala-3-4-l-engine-symptom/80582)
**Author:** [@wagnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wagnet)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impala-3-4-l-engine-symptom/80582 "2013-07-30T03:09:31Z")
Background: 200,000 miles, engine runs great, oil change every 3,000 mi. Recently the Impala was not driven for 2 weeks, soon after driving again the engine lifters started to clatter I took it to my local shop & they ra… --- ## [Buffalo Wings Puzzler solution seems more algebra-complicated than necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buffalo-wings-puzzler-solution-seems-more-algebra-complicated-than-necessary/80231)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buffalo-wings-puzzler-solution-seems-more-algebra-complicated-than-necessary/80231 "2013-07-30T02:31:06Z")
Ok, I admit it, I have a tendencery to fall asleep during Car Talk. Not complaining, just stating the facts. I find the show relaxing I guess. So I may not have heard the solution to the "Car Talk staff eats Buffalo… --- ## [To fix or not to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix/80583)
**Author:** [@CMCALD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CMCALD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix/80583 "2013-07-30T00:50:15Z")
I have a 2008 Subaru Impreza, Outback Sport that I bought new. In 2010, I had an accident but chose to not get it fixed because I didn't want my insurance to go up (I had a minor fender bender 2 years previous and was st… --- ## [Toytoa Sienna 1999 DOME fuse keep blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toytoa-sienna-1999-dome-fuse-keep-blowing/79880)
**Author:** [@hit\_the\_roof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hit_the_roof)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toytoa-sienna-1999-dome-fuse-keep-blowing/79880 "2013-07-30T00:48:29Z")
My 1999 Toyota Sienna DOME fuse keep blowing and don't know how to find the short. At first, it happens once in a while and I replaced the fuse for few time. Now, it happen permanently (in the way, this is good, I t… --- ## [Trans techs -- Hydramatic 3T40 question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-techs-hydramatic-3t40-question/80391)
**Author:** [@rimtrim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rimtrim)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-techs-hydramatic-3t40-question/80391 "2013-07-29T21:57:45Z")
I'm trying to do a full rebuild on a GM Hydramatic 3T40 (formerly 125C). I bought it from a junkyard as a "working pull", but decided to rebuild just to freshen everything. When I got it all apart, I found that most of t… --- ## [Blew the meter fuse after checking the ODB codes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blew-the-meter-fuse-after-checking-the-odb-codes/80618)
**Author:** [@unknownusr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unknownusr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blew-the-meter-fuse-after-checking-the-odb-codes/80618 "2013-07-29T21:28:10Z")
The check engine light popped up and I assumed it was due to my exhaust because my engine runs great and I have no fluid loss. However I got an error 03:0. I decided to clear it and see if it pops up again. Well. when… --- ## [Golf Cart Batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-cart-batteries/80539)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-cart-batteries/80539 "2013-07-29T20:11:53Z")
Where I work we just paid a large sum of money to get our electric golf cart fixed. Evidently, golf cart batteries aren't sealed, and leaving the charger plugged in doesn't ensure the batteries will work when you need t… --- ## [GM 350 TBI tune up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-350-tbi-tune-up/80609)
**Author:** [@garbagegasman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garbagegasman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-350-tbi-tune-up/80609 "2013-07-29T19:23:08Z")
Ok so I have a 94' sierra with a 350 cubic inch TBI. I've already replaced the thermostat, spark plugs, clutch and had the oil changed. when I bought it it looked like the plug wires and distributor cap had already been … --- ## [Brake pedal squeaks when released](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-squeaks-when-released/80610)
**Author:** [@Squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Squeak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-squeaks-when-released/80610 "2013-07-29T19:12:59Z")
My brake pedal squeaks when I release it, for the last two weeks. Does this mean I need maintenance, repair, or some oil? --- ## [Windshield washing fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-washing-fluid/80491)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-washing-fluid/80491 "2013-07-29T18:56:33Z")
So often do you change it? --- ## [Engine fan in 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will not turn off unless I take out the fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fan-in-2008-chrysler-town-country-will-not-turn-off-unless-i-take-out-the-fuse/80600)
**Author:** [@Skyegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skyegirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fan-in-2008-chrysler-town-country-will-not-turn-off-unless-i-take-out-the-fuse/80600 "2013-07-29T08:21:56Z")
I don't know that much about cars so please excuse me if I don't use the right terms but the fan that turns on to cool the engine when you're driving won't turn off when I turn off the van. Before I knew what was going o… --- ## [Mid muffler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mid-muffler/80553)
**Author:** [@Tina\_Jaillet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina_Jaillet)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mid-muffler/80553 "2013-07-29T07:38:15Z")
I got two VERY different work proposals: replace the mid muffler ($750) remove the mid muffler (about $100). I drive a 2003 Passat wagon and would truly appreciate the car talk community's opinion. Thank you! --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry Exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-exhaust/80601)
**Author:** [@Dilip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dilip)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-exhaust/80601 "2013-07-29T06:47:25Z")
Hello, I have a 2000 Toyota Camry with about 115,000 miles on it. We recently took it to the local Toyota dealer because of a louder than usual engine noise and the check engine light being on. The dealer told us that th… --- ## [Shocks on a Mazda 5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-on-a-mazda-5/80580)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-on-a-mazda-5/80580 "2013-07-29T06:26:25Z")
09 Mazda 5 with 97k. I'm about to put my third set of shocks on the back. Is this normal? My kids sit in the back and I make the ocassional trip to the hardware store but I don't run a freight business on the side. --- ## [Brake lights don't go out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-dont-go-out/80604)
**Author:** [@dennismichael](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennismichael)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-dont-go-out/80604 "2013-07-29T04:06:42Z")
When I let off the brakes the brake lights do not turn off I have to pull up on the pedal to turn the brake lights off so I can use my cruise control. How do I fix it? --- ## [98 Subaru Legacy Wagon Not Starting Sporadically](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-subaru-legacy-wagon-not-starting-sporadically/80550)
**Author:** [@anniede](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anniede)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-subaru-legacy-wagon-not-starting-sporadically/80550 "2013-07-29T03:34:30Z")
I have a mystery that I'm hoping you guys can help me solve. I headed out early this morning to help my sister out. I jumped in my car, started her up, and drove the 10 miles or so to meet up with her on the other sid… --- ## [Saturn idle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-idle-issues/80590)
**Author:** [@JennS2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JennS2013)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-idle-issues/80590 "2013-07-29T03:11:20Z")
We have a 1997 Saturn. For the past few months, whenever we're at a stoplight it suddenly fluctuates in RPMs, giving it a rough idle (going from 1000 down to 500 or so for a second or two, before coming back up to norma… --- ## [2011 MINI Cooper Clubman vs 2003 Honda Insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mini-cooper-clubman-vs-2003-honda-insight/80544)
**Author:** [@Chibi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chibi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mini-cooper-clubman-vs-2003-honda-insight/80544 "2013-07-28T23:23:33Z")
Help! My daughter has a 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman that she can no longer afford because she's going back to college and will be cutting her work hours. She's looking to sell it or possibly trade it in for a reliable used … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1756) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1758)