# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1770 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1771 --- ## [Which oil to use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-to-use/80103)
**Author:** [@honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honda)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-to-use/80103 "2013-07-08T00:09:39Z")
I have an 06 honda CRV I know it calls for 5/20 motor oil but sometimes if 5/20 is not on sale & 5/30 is I use the 5/30 Do you think that could cause any engine problems later on. Some people tell me I should only use t… --- ## [Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/80206)
**Author:** [@Layna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Layna)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/80206 "2013-07-07T23:38:49Z")
At what mileage is a timing belt replaced? My car is a Pontiac Grand Prix 2002 with 138,000 miles. --- ## [Serpentine belt breaking the timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-breaking-the-timing-belt/80180)
**Author:** [@TJDono](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJDono)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-breaking-the-timing-belt/80180 "2013-07-07T23:29:00Z")
Has anyone heard of a serpentine belt on a 2006 Honda Odyssey fraying and then ripping into the timing belt causing that belt to break? I recently had this scenario given to me as the cause of my recently replaced timin… --- ## [1995 Mitsubishi Galant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-galant/80220)
**Author:** [@Rdemeran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rdemeran)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-galant/80220 "2013-07-07T23:04:56Z")
We have a Galant with approximately 76,000 miles. Lately, we have noticed that when it rains the car sputters and accelerates really slowly up to 30 mph. Once we get to 30, it acts normal. Sometimes if we turn the car of… --- ## [Rough running \`98 Windstar 3.0 V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-98-windstar-3-0-v6/80221)
**Author:** [@Rondog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rondog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-98-windstar-3-0-v6/80221 "2013-07-07T23:02:30Z")
From cold, I start the van up, and if I just slightly crack the throttle it will start running rough. I think it goes away under heavier throttle...might just be that the rpms are up I can't feel it anymore, I don't know… --- ## [Can't go faster than 15KM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-go-faster-than-15km/80212)
**Author:** [@rubenastley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rubenastley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-go-faster-than-15km/80212 "2013-07-07T19:26:46Z")
Hey guys, So recently i knowingly purchased a car with a blown head gasket. Got it fixed at the mechanics and also changed the timing belt / serviced the car. The car also had intermittent check engine light however th… --- ## [Great Gift Ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-gift-ideas/80184)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-gift-ideas/80184 "2013-07-07T17:26:05Z")
Check these marvels of American ingenuity out: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/silly-car-gadgets-1.aspx I need the license plate spray. How 'bout you? I toyed with the idea of putting this post in the Distract… --- ## [1999 Buick LeSabre won't start, has no electricity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-wont-start-has-no-electricity/80207)
**Author:** [@CMDecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CMDecker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-wont-start-has-no-electricity/80207 "2013-07-07T09:25:56Z")
I have a 1999 Buick LeSabre 6 cylinder automatic transmission. My son drove it yesterday morning and parked it. Last night he was going to leave and the car was completely dead. I tried, and there was no electricity at a… --- ## [Wipers Only Work on Slowest Setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-only-work-on-slowest-setting/80136)
**Author:** [@Stephen730](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen730)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-only-work-on-slowest-setting/80136 "2013-07-07T08:41:18Z")
or if I operate them manually. Is this a problem with the motor? If it was a fuse problem, they probably wouldn't work at all, right? I've read that the problem could also be battery-related. This problem seemed to s… --- ## [Clunk in Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-in-reverse/80213)
**Author:** [@Taharka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taharka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 8:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-in-reverse/80213 "2013-07-07T08:02:46Z")
I have a 2002 Honda Accord, manual transmission, 135k miles. When I reverse, turn the wheel all the way to the left or right, then accelerate (in reverse), I get a loud clunk from the front. I'm assuming it's something f… --- ## [2001 Cadillac Deville acting BADLY](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-deville-acting-badly/80215)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-deville-acting-badly/80215 "2013-07-07T07:55:40Z")
My neighbor has a 2001 Cadillac Deville with the 4.6 Northstar motor and everything is computerized. Her car decided to take off on its own today and she had to hit the brakes to keep it from running away. Everything w… --- ## [Preparing for Prius hybrid battery failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-for-prius-hybrid-battery-failure/76155)
**Author:** [@Dave-in-Decatur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave-in-Decatur)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-for-prius-hybrid-battery-failure/76155 "2013-07-07T07:55:40Z")
I've got a 2004 Prius (2nd generation) with 112,000 miles on it, which I bought used at 77,400. I've experienced no problems with the hybrid system, and get gas mileage in the 40s, depending on conditions. However, I've … --- ## [2005 Freestyle AC Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-freestyle-ac-problem/79926)
**Author:** [@LinHut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LinHut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-freestyle-ac-problem/79926 "2013-07-07T07:53:46Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle that I had a mechanic look at the AC because it wasn't shooting out cold air and only warm air was coming out when I stopped moving. He said that it needs two new expansion valves at a cost… --- ## [Strange whining noise from 2009 Toyota Yaris](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-whining-noise-from-2009-toyota-yaris/80195)
**Author:** [@sanjayb493](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanjayb493)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-whining-noise-from-2009-toyota-yaris/80195 "2013-07-07T06:28:16Z")
I have a 2009 Toyota Yaris with 35,000 miles, and fully up-to-date with all the 5,000-mile usual maintenance checks \[no prior problems\]. Driving on a hot day from San Francisco to Los Angeles, I hit Bakersfield and the c… --- ## [Dodge Neon Oxygen Sensor Issue(s) ECM Modification?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-oxygen-sensor-issue-s-ecm-modification/80208)
**Author:** [@5061756c](https://community.cartalk.com/u/5061756c)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-oxygen-sensor-issue-s-ecm-modification/80208 "2013-07-07T06:26:42Z")
I just bought a used vehicle, the one mentioned in the subject line. I wasn't getting the kind of MPG that I was expecting, so I started to troubleshoot. Well, I found out that the Heating Element on my upstream Oxygen S… --- ## [What are rare factory options you have seen on vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-rare-factory-options-you-have-seen-on-vehicles/79538)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-rare-factory-options-you-have-seen-on-vehicles/79538 "2013-07-07T05:47:30Z")
Just trying to start a nice interesting off of the wall conversation..... I got to thinking, I worked with a guy that had a 2002? or so chevy silverado and it had a rare factory option, a pro-tec composite bed, Im n… --- ## [Repurchase or low cash settlement/keep the car - continuation of the '11 Subaru Forester with P050A](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repurchase-or-low-cash-settlement-keep-the-car-continuation-of-the-11-subaru-forester-with-p050a/77485)
**Author:** [@berkshirebarks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/berkshirebarks)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repurchase-or-low-cash-settlement-keep-the-car-continuation-of-the-11-subaru-forester-with-p050a/77485 "2013-07-07T04:45:44Z")
I posted a few weeks ago about my 2011 Subaru Forester throwing the 'cold idle start' P050A code six time in 12 months. I am at the negotiation point with Subaru America and they have offered a few things. 1) A Repur… --- ## [Firestone Affinity Tires on 2012 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firestone-affinity-tires-on-2012-honda-civic/80153)
**Author:** [@Tiffanyme001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiffanyme001)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firestone-affinity-tires-on-2012-honda-civic/80153 "2013-07-07T04:03:52Z")
I am starting this chat as a result of the numerous complaints of the Firestone Affinity tires. I had 23,000 miles on my tires when I saw my tires so worn that they needed changing the next day. They were rotated every 5… --- ## [P0325 on a 99 Forester "running on two cylinders"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0325-on-a-99-forester-running-on-two-cylinders/79968)
**Author:** [@Xist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xist)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0325-on-a-99-forester-running-on-two-cylinders/79968 "2013-07-07T03:44:33Z")
I took my car to my previous shop for a P0325, Knock Sensor Circuit Malfunction. They wanted nearly $500 to fix it. My new shop said that I just needed some engine treatment and the code went away for a week and a half, … --- ## [Dex 3?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dex-3/80193)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dex-3/80193 "2013-07-07T03:41:00Z")
Local farm supply sells all kinds of hyd fluid and trans fluid. They also sell automotive trans fluid that is labeled as "dex 3" compatibile. I know GM says use dex 6 when u service any older car that had dex 3 as dex 6 … --- ## [Headlight puzzle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-puzzle/80170)
**Author:** [@sanderson2509](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanderson2509)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-puzzle/80170 "2013-07-07T03:31:07Z")
Hi, I've got a headlight issue that I'm having a hard time troubleshooting. I'd be grateful for any suggestions. Last weekend I noticed the headlights in my 2005 Toyota Corolla were out. The high beams and the fog l… --- ## [Air Conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning/80205)
**Author:** [@LauraP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauraP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning/80205 "2013-07-07T02:51:54Z")
The air conditioning in my 2002 Chevy Trailblazer works but never gets really cold. What is the best course of action to get it working better? A do it yourself kit or an auto repair shop? I appreciate any advice. Than… --- ## [1977 MGB gas smell, stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-mgb-gas-smell-stalling/80196)
**Author:** [@Sita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sita)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-mgb-gas-smell-stalling/80196 "2013-07-07T01:14:39Z")
After sitting in the garage all winter, I took my MG out for a spin down the road for about 3 minutes, and it stalled and wouldn't restart. Guessing it was a weak battery, I towed it back. As I was charging the batter… --- ## [Timing Belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/80200)
**Author:** [@shelly35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shelly35)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/80200 "2013-07-07T00:22:50Z")
My wife's 2005 Elantra has approximately 30,000 miles on it since she mainly uses it to go shopping and scoot around town. My question is whether I should change the timing belt because the car is 8 years old and the bel… --- ## [Saturn SL2 2000 Maintenance Today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-sl2-2000-maintenance-today/80197)
**Author:** [@TeresitaC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TeresitaC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-sl2-2000-maintenance-today/80197 "2013-07-07T00:20:45Z")
Hello: My Saturn SL2 2000 has about 50,000 miles on it. I used it for 2 first years driving to a weekend place 2 hours away from NYC. After that it mostly sits in a garage near my apt. in Queens and I use it for convenie… --- ## [Does not like the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-not-like-the-rain/80181)
**Author:** [@CLTrinkle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CLTrinkle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-not-like-the-rain/80181 "2013-07-06T21:38:23Z")
I have a Ford F150 Triton Super cab that once and a while it will not start after a heavy rain. When I turn the key it sounds like I am not getting a spark or gas. Besides that everything comes on normal. --- ## [Ford Van Burning Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-van-burning-oil/80190)
**Author:** [@clementUtah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clementUtah)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-van-burning-oil/80190 "2013-07-06T20:56:19Z")
I have a 2000 E350 15 passenger Ford Van with 125,000 miles on it. I am burning a quart every 500 miles. The van produces a cloud of black smoke occasionally when I start it. Maybe once every 10 starts or so. It seem… --- ## [I paid $180 bucks and got 5 starts? what gives?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-paid-180-bucks-and-got-5-starts-what-gives/80192)
**Author:** [@seero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seero)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-paid-180-bucks-and-got-5-starts-what-gives/80192 "2013-07-06T20:47:58Z")
1984 Chevrolet S10 6Cyl 2.8L - Engine i stalled out while going up a hill on 7/2/13 and got towed to the auto body shop. i paid $180. now it wont start on 7/5/13 here is the labor description-- TOWED IN. NO SPARK. CALL W… --- ## [2001 Yukon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-yukon/80202)
**Author:** [@BeachBum45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeachBum45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-yukon/80202 "2013-07-06T20:31:47Z")
Our 2001 Yukon with 300k mi will often strand us after parking and switching off the engine. This usually happens at a gas pump or in the driveway at our house or a neighbors'. It always restarts 5-15 minutes later AND… --- ## [Vue Transmission and Computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-transmission-and-computer/80178)
**Author:** [@Grandpa1012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grandpa1012)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-transmission-and-computer/80178 "2013-07-06T18:46:09Z")
Only during the summer, my 2003 Vue transmission jerks and shifts to (I believe) to a higher gear. Mechanic replaced the computer "harness" but it did not solve the problem. The car has little power to accelerate from… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1769) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1771)