# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1768 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1769 --- ## [Hot Baby](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-baby/79805)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-baby/79805 "2013-07-11T11:14:58Z")
My wife drives a 2003 Altima. It only has about 60,000 miles on it. It is in great shape. The only problem is occasionally, on VERY hot days, the A/C decides to stop working. She has had it in the shop a few times, b… --- ## [1991 Audi acceleration problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-audi-acceleration-problem/80283)
**Author:** [@tall\_timber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tall_timber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-audi-acceleration-problem/80283 "2013-07-11T07:11:27Z")
Please help! I have a 1991 Audi 100 that is flawless and paid for. 215,000 miles and doesn't leak or use a drop of any vital fluid. It does have one problem: While under load and accelerating from a dead stop, about 75% … --- ## [New transmission needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission-needed/80263)
**Author:** [@lalalawinsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lalalawinsey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission-needed/80263 "2013-07-11T04:49:08Z")
I have a 2004 Hyundai Accent with about 120,000 miles on it. Last summer, it started jerking badly from park to 1st and 1st to 2nd for the first five or ten minutes that I drove it. It stopped during the winter (Texas wi… --- ## [Transmission Filter ? If the parts guy at the Dealer doesn't know what it is - do I need to replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-filter-if-the-parts-guy-at-the-dealer-doesnt-know-what-it-is-do-i-need-to-replace/80248)
**Author:** [@paperman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paperman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-filter-if-the-parts-guy-at-the-dealer-doesnt-know-what-it-is-do-i-need-to-replace/80248 "2013-07-11T02:32:00Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra Limited 4WD TRD....I got it new, and it has been fine ever since. I'm pretty religious about oil changes every 4K or so and doing the major services. It's time for the 120K service (I li… --- ## [Start up after driven difficult](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-up-after-driven-difficult/80255)
**Author:** [@BabsinMI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BabsinMI)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-up-after-driven-difficult/80255 "2013-07-11T02:14:53Z")
I have an 89 Volvo 244 DL series. I have had a complete tune-up, and oil change just recently. Battery works great, plenty of voltage, even had the fuel injection cleaned out. Problem is the car starts right up when it i… --- ## [Carbon in the pipes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-in-the-pipes/80183)
**Author:** [@GWKA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GWKA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-in-the-pipes/80183 "2013-07-11T01:47:42Z")
We have a 2008 Cadillac 3.6L direct injection CTS4 with about 53,000 miles. We bought it used and have put about 7,000 miles on it. It runs fine and I use middle grade fuel and assume the Cadillac dealership used Mobil O… --- ## [Fluctuating oil level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluctuating-oil-level/80258)
**Author:** [@mbecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mbecker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluctuating-oil-level/80258 "2013-07-11T01:46:34Z")
I've been checking my oil every morning for a few weeks now because of a worry about it burning off. I check it at the same time each morning, in pretty much the same parking spot, before driving it. Every time I take ou… --- ## [Maf sensor cleaned right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-cleaned-right/80276)
**Author:** [@fpsfreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fpsfreak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-cleaned-right/80276 "2013-07-11T01:19:11Z")
ok so i cleaned the maf sensor with crc maf sensor cleaning can.i waited about 15 minutes for it to dry.put everyhing back in the car and closed the hood.waited about 30 minutes meanwhile i cut my dog's hair lol.ok i sta… --- ## [First crank or never](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-crank-or-never/80268)
**Author:** [@Finlandbob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Finlandbob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2013, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-crank-or-never/80268 "2013-07-11T00:21:52Z")
My 1999 Cougar runs great! When it starts, that is. When it decides to start it will do so on the first crank. When it doesn't there is not a hint of spark. Not a chort, chug or stumble. I had the ignition module replace… --- ## [Rumor's on Honda full size pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumors-on-honda-full-size-pickup/80054)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Innovator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Innovator)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumors-on-honda-full-size-pickup/80054 "2013-07-10T21:33:17Z")
Any" facts" on Honda building a full size Pickup----not talking the Ridgeline SUV--i Keep hearing they are past R&D mode and Have a prototype already but when you Search all the Honda official sites - mums The word. A… --- ## [2007 LaCrosse brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lacrosse-brakes/80270)
**Author:** [@Della](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Della)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lacrosse-brakes/80270 "2013-07-10T20:54:38Z")
The brakes on my 2007 LaCrosse do not feel like they are engaging when I am reversing and the car is cold (first thing in the morning or first thing after work). The pedal feels very stiff/hard and the car doesn't feel … --- ## [Air condtioning mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-condtioning-mystery/80249)
**Author:** [@mikosity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikosity)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-condtioning-mystery/80249 "2013-07-10T16:33:22Z")
This summer, as the temperature goes up, the air conditioner in my 03 Honda Civic works less and less. Now, a sensible person would take it to a shop, but I just switched jobs and am moving so I don't have that kind of b… --- ## [Old Subaru vs New(er) Suzuki](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-subaru-vs-new-er-suzuki/80211)
**Author:** [@Morgans\_Friend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgans_Friend)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-subaru-vs-new-er-suzuki/80211 "2013-07-10T15:20:02Z")
My best pal Morgan wants AWD in a small hatch, and and would like to spend about 10k. She's considering a 2006 Impreza /Outback Sport with 80,000 miles or 2011 Suzuki SX4 with 36,000 miles. Keeping in mind that neither … --- ## [Cost of replacing water pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-replacing-water-pump/79261)
**Author:** [@DONG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DONG)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-replacing-water-pump/79261 "2013-07-10T11:03:31Z")
Hello, I own a 2007 Toyata Matrix, with little over 71k miles. I live in L.A. County in California. Yesterday when I was at work, my mother took the car to her mechanic for scheduled oil change. But he told her that th… --- ## [Electrical problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems/79962)
**Author:** [@Dia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems/79962 "2013-07-10T07:47:21Z")
Hi! I drive an 05 Chevy Classic (that's an '04 Malibu made in '05), and it's never given me problems (though I've only had it about 2 years). This morning, I can't get it going. The engine turns over when I turn the key… --- ## [Decisions, Desisions. Which will kill my car faster?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decisions-desisions-which-will-kill-my-car-faster/80214)
**Author:** [@ROBKIMEV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBKIMEV)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decisions-desisions-which-will-kill-my-car-faster/80214 "2013-07-10T05:27:45Z")
I have two choices in the route I commute to work. First is a fairly direct route thru town on city streets, about 15 miles that takes 30 miniutes. The other is the freeway belt route around the city, 29 miles, also a … --- ## [A CNG idea that makes ($ and) sense](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cng-idea-that-makes-and-sense/80262)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cng-idea-that-makes-and-sense/80262 "2013-07-10T04:32:03Z")
This is kind of like a plug in hybrid, but only one power train needed, much cheaper way to get an almost 100% compressed natural gas vehicle: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/09/carlab-mixes-natural-gas-and-gasol… --- ## [Mercedes Benz 300D turbo diesel (1980s) or Datsun 280z/240z (1970s)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-300d-turbo-diesel-1980s-or-datsun-280z-240z-1970s/80232)
**Author:** [@Awwstindo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Awwstindo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-300d-turbo-diesel-1980s-or-datsun-280z-240z-1970s/80232 "2013-07-10T04:16:05Z")
These are two cars that I am interested, but which is better? I can't decide. Two very different cars I know, I just think the discussion will be interesting. --- ## [Ping Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ping-sound/80259)
**Author:** [@davidmilad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidmilad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ping-sound/80259 "2013-07-10T03:06:50Z")
hey guys, I have noticed only recently a strange "ping" sound that is coming from the rear driver side wheel. The sound is exactly what two pieces of rebar sound like hitting together. The car only makes the sound once… --- ## [Fog horn noise after getting my AC charged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-horn-noise-after-getting-my-ac-charged/79959)
**Author:** [@MARY\_GIEHL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARY_GIEHL)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-horn-noise-after-getting-my-ac-charged/79959 "2013-07-10T03:06:19Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru outback I got my AC charged since it was not cooling. As soon as I left the shop I had a fog horn noise coming from the passenger side of the car. It comes and goes and even occurs when the defrost… --- ## [Subaru's Air Conditioner sounds like an elephant!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarus-air-conditioner-sounds-like-an-elephant/79724)
**Author:** [@chartay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chartay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarus-air-conditioner-sounds-like-an-elephant/79724 "2013-07-10T03:03:42Z")
I recently (~2 weeks ago) had the air conditioner's compressor replaced in my 2003 Subaru Outback. Now, when I turn it on, it makes several loud noises like what an elephant would sound like. As well as noises that sound… --- ## [Can I use black top roof sealant to re-attach heat shield on my 2006 Ford Focus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-black-top-roof-sealant-to-re-attach-heat-shield-on-my-2006-ford-focus/80250)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-black-top-roof-sealant-to-re-attach-heat-shield-on-my-2006-ford-focus/80250 "2013-07-10T02:51:08Z")
The heat shield between the exhaust pipe and the underside of the chassis is rather large on the Focus. The heat shield is fastened to the underside with studs and nuts. The heat shield ripped around the studs and it is … --- ## ["remote" battery "kill" switch for Volvo 240](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-battery-kill-switch-for-volvo-240/79792)
**Author:** [@Hasen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hasen)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-battery-kill-switch-for-volvo-240/79792 "2013-07-10T02:23:36Z")
Hi, especially to the Volvo owners, We have a 1992 Volvo 240 Wagon - with a mysterious battery draining problem. When done driving and car is parked, its battery is slowly draining, that far that when the car is parke… --- ## [Speedometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer/80254)
**Author:** [@Popcorn1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Popcorn1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer/80254 "2013-07-10T02:20:51Z")
My speedometer stopped working yesterday. I would like to find out what might have caused that to happen and what I'd need to do to get it fixed. --- ## [06 jeep wrangler wont crank when wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-jeep-wrangler-wont-crank-when-wet/80239)
**Author:** [@leeinrva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leeinrva)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-jeep-wrangler-wont-crank-when-wet/80239 "2013-07-10T01:43:02Z")
Am very new here and do not see anything online that seems to help. I have a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/ 33k miles on it...4.0 engine. Have had it a little over a year. Last Fall, it started having issues whe… --- ## [1999 Buick Park Avenue oil pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-park-avenue-oil-pan/80228)
**Author:** [@JulieS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulieS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-park-avenue-oil-pan/80228 "2013-07-10T01:37:21Z")
Urgent help needed. My son drove over a rock and thinks he punctured the oil pan in his Buick Park Avenue Ultra. The car was towed to the mechanic at camp, that we do not know. I am home and cannot help him. How much dam… --- ## [Change ATF based on Time Interval?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-atf-based-on-time-interval/80251)
**Author:** [@rwombat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwombat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-atf-based-on-time-interval/80251 "2013-07-10T01:35:11Z")
My 1986 VW Vanagon speciifies an auto. trans fluid change every 30,000 miles. But I only use it for summer camping, so that works out to about once every 10 years. Should I change it every few years no matter how low … --- ## [Lack of fuel pressure (A.K.A sputters at start up, dies silently while driving)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-fuel-pressure-a-k-a-sputters-at-start-up-dies-silently-while-driving/80256)
**Author:** [@rebecca4now](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebecca4now)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2013, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-fuel-pressure-a-k-a-sputters-at-start-up-dies-silently-while-driving/80256 "2013-07-09T21:26:54Z")
I purchased a 1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo at a steal . . . thank goodness too, because I've already replaced the head gasket sealant (thank goodness too for a set of mechanically inclined friends). My biggest current conce… --- ## [When is a NEW vehicle OLD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-a-new-vehicle-old/80089)
**Author:** [@TimK23320](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimK23320)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-a-new-vehicle-old/80089 "2013-07-09T20:48:24Z")
I recently found a new 2012 Nissan Titan pick-up truck at a Nissan dealership. It has been in the same place for over 18 months without moving an inch, according to one of the lot attendants. I'm interested in the truc… --- ## [To buy or not to buy: '88 Civic, 16,000 miles, with rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-88-civic-16-000-miles-with-rust/80146)
**Author:** [@mdb1632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdb1632)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-88-civic-16-000-miles-with-rust/80146 "2013-07-09T19:20:34Z")
Hi! Quick question - we found quite the deal: '88 Honda Civic hatchback, 16,000 miles, from the original owner for $1,500. Only problem is the body is rusting out. There is a hole behind the passenger side door on the un… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1767) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1769)