# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1761 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1762 --- ## [Q about Road Hazard Warranty at Tire Discounters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/q-about-road-hazard-warranty-at-tire-discounters/80324)
**Author:** [@Accordion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accordion)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/q-about-road-hazard-warranty-at-tire-discounters/80324 "2013-07-23T22:48:15Z")
Today I patronized this place and got 4 nice Michelin Defenders installed on my Accord at $150 a pop. When given the sales pitch on their Road Hazard Warranty for an extra $15 per wheel, I declined just like I do everyt… --- ## [High Mileage Engine Oil Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-engine-oil-question/80422)
**Author:** [@1EIGHT1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1EIGHT1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-engine-oil-question/80422 "2013-07-23T22:43:15Z")
Hi, I am new to this forum. I found this forum when I googled a maintenance question for my MDX. I have 2001 MDX with 190K miles on it. Still running as champ. I noticed from past two motor oil changes that the oil le… --- ## [Volks jetta clicking noise after engine shutoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volks-jetta-clicking-noise-after-engine-shutoff/80379)
**Author:** [@sparkymarky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparkymarky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volks-jetta-clicking-noise-after-engine-shutoff/80379 "2013-07-23T22:42:26Z")
hello all, first time here. I have a 2000 volkswagen jetta 4 cyl and when I shut off the engine, what I believe to be the air compressor for the air conditioner starts an erratic clicking noise. sometimes it doesn't cl… --- ## [Nissan 2013 Altima (2.5 SL CVT) - Deceleration Bucking/Lurching Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-2013-altima-2-5-sl-cvt-deceleration-bucking-lurching-problem/80503)
**Author:** [@DLB2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DLB2013)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-2013-altima-2-5-sl-cvt-deceleration-bucking-lurching-problem/80503 "2013-07-23T19:42:53Z")
I purchased a 2013 Nisan Altima this past October 2012. It drove beautifully the first several months until early Spring 2013 when upon deceleration (without use of brakes) the car would lurch/buck moderately to violent… --- ## [A/C Drainage Tube on 2010 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-drainage-tube-on-2010-toyota-camry/80438)
**Author:** [@bigpoppop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigpoppop)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-drainage-tube-on-2010-toyota-camry/80438 "2013-07-23T19:14:42Z")
Can anyone tell me where the drainage tube for the A/C is on a 2010 Camry. The passenger side floor is soaked and I suspect the A/C drainage tube is clogged. I cannot see it on the top of the firewall while looking in fr… --- ## [Smog test failed - ca hydrocarbons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smog-test-failed-ca-hydrocarbons/80498)
**Author:** [@skidplate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skidplate)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smog-test-failed-ca-hydrocarbons/80498 "2013-07-23T18:07:32Z")
Failed California smog check - 99 Chrysler Sebring JXi. - Somewhat over HC at 15mph but at limit at 25mph. Test guy think catalytic converter. The cat monitor was not ready (state allows 1 or 2 devices saying not ready t… --- ## [Woman's 2009 Camry hybrid "shift cover" catches. Any diagrams on line?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/womans-2009-camry-hybrid-shift-cover-catches-any-diagrams-on-line/80429)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/womans-2009-camry-hybrid-shift-cover-catches-any-diagrams-on-line/80429 "2013-07-23T17:55:08Z")
In the center console, beneath the channel through which the shift rod travels, a black plastic cover is pushed rearward or forward by the shift rod. That stiff but flexible cover slides to maintain a clean appearance an… --- ## [Squeaky sound, 1996 Mazda Protégé](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-sound-1996-mazda-protege/80499)
**Author:** [@Juanita1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-sound-1996-mazda-protege/80499 "2013-07-23T17:41:09Z")
1996 Mazda Protégé, 130,000 miles, squeaky sound coming from under the hood. Happens any time, whether I am moving or not. Should I be worried? Been going on for about 2 months. --- ## [My 2011 Subaru has bald front tires - why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2011-subaru-has-bald-front-tires-why/80465)
**Author:** [@SubaruDogTaxi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SubaruDogTaxi)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2011-subaru-has-bald-front-tires-why/80465 "2013-07-23T16:11:58Z")
I love the CarTalk show and recently discovered this website and forum. I have a question about my Subaru, so if anyone can give me some feedback and/or advice, I'd greatly appreciate it! (By the way, I have 3 dogs and… --- ## [A tale of two foresters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-tale-of-two-foresters/80489)
**Author:** [@disliked23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/disliked23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-tale-of-two-foresters/80489 "2013-07-23T16:10:38Z")
So this may be a little confusing, but I've got two cars, same name, different years, owned by two girls, same name, different years, and they're having what seem to be undiagnosable issues. Both ladies in question are … --- ## [Reliable subaru mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-subaru-mechanic/80500)
**Author:** [@impreza13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/impreza13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-subaru-mechanic/80500 "2013-07-23T14:59:37Z")
Hi guys, My subaru impreza will be off the warranty protection plan by the end of this year and I do not want to pay those high prices and the dealership. I mean $300 . year for inspect this/ inspecta that. rotate tires… --- ## [Steering "sticks" when coming out of left turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-sticks-when-coming-out-of-left-turn/80495)
**Author:** [@BGolden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BGolden)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-sticks-when-coming-out-of-left-turn/80495 "2013-07-23T07:42:54Z")
Hi All, I've got a 2005 Toyota Camry that was recently involved in a front end collision. Since it returned from the shop, it will occasionally stick when coming out of a left-hand turn. Basically the wheel stops fo… --- ## [1993 Volvo Wagon - time to shoot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-wagon-time-to-shoot/80482)
**Author:** [@otherJack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otherJack)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-wagon-time-to-shoot/80482 "2013-07-23T06:54:10Z")
My fresh-out-of-college son has a '93 Volvo wagon (130K miles), and not much in the way of savings. This weekend he had the car idling in the driveway while he ran inside the house to get something - his girlfriend in t… --- ## [Nissan Frontier Vibrates Going Uphill P0400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-vibrates-going-uphill-p0400/80474)
**Author:** [@nw2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nw2012)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-vibrates-going-uphill-p0400/80474 "2013-07-22T23:55:22Z")
2003 Nissan Frontier with a 4cyl engine, just over 300k. It vibrates and starts chugging anytime it's under a small load, like going up a hill. Cruises nice and smooth on level ground or going downhill. Feels like a mi… --- ## [Subaru 2007 Tire Pressure Indicator Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2007-tire-pressure-indicator-light/80485)
**Author:** [@CherylsCars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CherylsCars)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-2007-tire-pressure-indicator-light/80485 "2013-07-22T23:07:00Z")
My Tire pressure indicator light starts FLASHING after driving for 15-30 minutes. It does not stay on but continues to flash every 3 seconds. I stop to check tire pressure and my tires are fine. After a couple weeks of t… --- ## [2010 Nissan Sentra in limp mode, brake lights out, abs lights on, cruise control won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-in-limp-mode-brake-lights-out-abs-lights-on-cruise-control-wont-work/80488)
**Author:** [@jlmurray100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlmurray100)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-in-limp-mode-brake-lights-out-abs-lights-on-cruise-control-wont-work/80488 "2013-07-22T23:02:52Z")
We started having problems first with the car dying at stops, and having to be restarted. We had the oxygen sensor cleaned, and it stopped that problem. Then my ABS lights came on, and my cruise control stopped working. … --- ## [Jeep Dash board-passenger side--sounds like a "whoopee cushion"-help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-dash-board-passenger-side-sounds-like-a-whoopee-cushion-help/80463)
**Author:** [@dragon6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dragon6)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-dash-board-passenger-side-sounds-like-a-whoopee-cushion-help/80463 "2013-07-22T21:33:24Z")
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Limited--4.7 V8: when the car is turned off--there are sounds coming from the dash--passenger's side--like escaping air--like a whoopee cushion--maybe for one minute. Is this the AC system---or … --- ## [Wife is blinded by glare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wife-is-blinded-by-glare/80467)
**Author:** [@Euroman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Euroman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wife-is-blinded-by-glare/80467 "2013-07-22T20:18:39Z")
Hi, My wife is 5' 5" and I am 6' 2", when I drive our 2012 ford escape I have no problems but when My wife drives the car she get a reflective glare from the sun between 12 noon and 3/4pm off of the plastic over the inst… --- ## [Brakes not working properly after slamming on them](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-not-working-properly-after-slamming-on-them/80470)
**Author:** [@norasdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/norasdad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-not-working-properly-after-slamming-on-them/80470 "2013-07-22T19:10:53Z")
My 2003 Saab 9-3 recently failed inspection due to spongy brakes. I didn't think they were that bad - a little soft maybe - but I figured it was possible I didn't notice because the change was gradual. I assumed the culp… --- ## [Tips for Selling Your Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-selling-your-car/19494)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-selling-your-car/19494 "2013-07-22T19:08:07Z")
What's the best way to sell a car yourself? Do you have tips of your own, in addition to Tom and Ray's tips? Share your thoughts, experiences and suggestions right here -- and thanks! --- ## [Rubber door molding separated at front corner of both doors, S-10 pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-door-molding-separated-at-front-corner-of-both-doors-s-10-pickup/80480)
**Author:** [@kingfish1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kingfish1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-door-molding-separated-at-front-corner-of-both-doors-s-10-pickup/80480 "2013-07-22T18:33:34Z")
The door molding has come loose at the front corners of both my doors on my 2002 S-10 pickup. I tried weldwood contact cement (the kind you use on laminating formica counter tops), but it only lasted a couple of days. I … --- ## [2004 Audi A6 2.7 T quattro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-audi-a6-2-7-t-quattro/79503)
**Author:** [@lmganda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmganda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-audi-a6-2-7-t-quattro/79503 "2013-07-22T17:11:39Z")
check engine light comes on and three mechanics all say i need new torque converter even tho i have no symptoms as yet. Will I get symptoms eventually, or could this be an electrical issue. When they turn off the warni… --- ## [Power window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window/80457)
**Author:** [@DIYER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIYER)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window/80457 "2013-07-22T16:57:13Z")
Passenger window just stopped working in closed position. Neither driver's or passenger's switch would operate it. Was told it was probably the motor. Replaced regulator and motor. Window went up from half way down pos… --- ## [Ford Focus Surging/Bucking Between 40 and 50 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-surging-bucking-between-40-and-50-mph/80389)
**Author:** [@larrystew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larrystew)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-surging-bucking-between-40-and-50-mph/80389 "2013-07-22T16:55:48Z")
My 2002 Ford Focus ZX5 has had a low idle (not unsteady) for about a year. Just thought I needed a tune-up. Recently, it started surging and bucking between 40 and 50 MPH. Seems to run fine under acceleration, but then w… --- ## [2001 Subaru Clutch Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-clutch-question/80469)
**Author:** [@fkoski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fkoski)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 8:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-clutch-question/80469 "2013-07-22T08:43:47Z")
Hello, I have a 2001 Subaru Outback with the 5 speed manual transmission. About 6 months ago the clutch went out and we had it replaced. We did not go to a professional shop and instead used a friend of my father-in-la… --- ## [Mercedes 2011 E 350 defective engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-2011-e-350-defective-engine/80473)
**Author:** [@duffsamo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duffsamo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-2011-e-350-defective-engine/80473 "2013-07-22T07:43:14Z")
our 2011 car is one of a group that may have a defective engine that can result in scoring of the cylinders by the oil scrapper ring. see Mercedes topic number L103.10-P-052286. I am told by dealer that problem could o… --- ## [Seat belts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belts/80451)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belts/80451 "2013-07-22T06:19:38Z")
what was the first year seat belt was standard on cars. --- ## [DTCs on Protege](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dtcs-on-protege/80396)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dtcs-on-protege/80396 "2013-07-22T06:02:47Z")
My car's engine light has been on for years with a P0442: evaporative emission system leak detected (small leak). I put some petroleum jelly on the gas cap o ring, turned off the check engine light and it came back on wi… --- ## [Hose dangling underneath Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hose-dangling-underneath-jeep-grand-cherokee/80472)
**Author:** [@Cole\_s\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cole_s_Law)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hose-dangling-underneath-jeep-grand-cherokee/80472 "2013-07-22T05:49:54Z")
Hello all. I'm looking for help with my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, ~130k miles, 6 cyl. engine. Returning from a trip this morning, I glanced below my car and saw a small (~3/16 inch diameter) rubber hose dragging on the… --- ## [Should a Honda driver switch to Volvo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-honda-driver-switch-to-volvo/80418)
**Author:** [@Rarebird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rarebird)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-honda-driver-switch-to-volvo/80418 "2013-07-22T04:48:20Z")
Currently I am driving a '95 Honda Accord, I'm the second owner, the first my older sister. Our combined mileage, 320k, with no major repairs, it has made me think twice about purchasing any other vehicle than Honda. Bu… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1760) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1762)