# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1771 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1772 --- ## [Upgrade my 350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upgrade-my-350/80154)
**Author:** [@Richard007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard007)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upgrade-my-350/80154 "2013-07-06T18:30:15Z")
i have a 94 silverado. it has a the stock 350 with tbi. i have a chance of getting a rebuilt vortec 350 from a 97. the block is the same but the heads and intake are diff. my question... do i have to change the eng compu… --- ## [My 1991 Cadillac Deville Sedan is having issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1991-cadillac-deville-sedan-is-having-issues/80191)
**Author:** [@Bassistkm82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bassistkm82)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1991-cadillac-deville-sedan-is-having-issues/80191 "2013-07-06T17:47:32Z")
I have a 1991 Cadillac DeVille sedan with about 150,000 miles, I purchased this at an estate sale. As soon as I bought it, I replaced the spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, serpentine belt, power steering pulley… --- ## [Low fuel indicator light on Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-indicator-light-on-honda/80175)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-indicator-light-on-honda/80175 "2013-07-06T08:37:00Z")
The low fuel indicator light has quit working on my 1999 Honda Civic. My wife ran out of gas one night and I want to fix it. The fuel gauge itself still works. I removed the instrument cluster and found that the bulb d… --- ## [What is Chevrolet competing against with the Spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-chevrolet-competing-against-with-the-spark/80030)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-chevrolet-competing-against-with-the-spark/80030 "2013-07-06T07:47:31Z")
When did the Spark make its debut? I just saw a tv commercial for it and have never heard of it until now. Have I been living under a rock? --- ## [Can't figure this one out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-figure-this-one-out/80149)
**Author:** [@xwaltmanx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xwaltmanx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-figure-this-one-out/80149 "2013-07-06T04:09:19Z")
Hey there here's the scoop, was driving down the freeway the other day, car is a 2001 PT Cruiser going about 65-70 MPH when all the sudden it felt as if I had hit something, a loud bump sound which came from underneath t… --- ## [Tool tip: My pin-head method for making a special size allen (hex) key wrench](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-tip-my-pin-head-method-for-making-a-special-size-allen-hex-key-wrench/80126)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-tip-my-pin-head-method-for-making-a-special-size-allen-hex-key-wrench/80126 "2013-07-06T04:01:07Z")
Today I was working on a project and discovered I needed a 5/16" allen (hex) key wrench to continue. I looked through what I had in the toolcase, and all the sets stopped at 7/32" as the largest size. Well, there was o… --- ## [1999 Accord LX 156k mi, just doesn't handle like it used to](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-accord-lx-156k-mi-just-doesnt-handle-like-it-used-to/80174)
**Author:** [@GeL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeL)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-accord-lx-156k-mi-just-doesnt-handle-like-it-used-to/80174 "2013-07-06T01:21:57Z")
I drive this car less than 5k a year but notice it doesn't handle like it used to. My struts and shocks appear to be in good shape. But because I've got so many miles on the car, would replacing the struts help it handle… --- ## [Tree trunk removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tree-trunk-removal/80179)
**Author:** [@edwound](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwound)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tree-trunk-removal/80179 "2013-07-05T23:09:07Z")
So I used my 2000 silverado 1500 to remove a willow trunk from my yard. 4 Lo, took a bit of work but I tried not to overdo it. Now, truck sputters when accelerating. Once it gets going it's good but the startup is sputte… --- ## [95 Saturn SL-1 lurching in 1st gear w/ clutch pedal fully depressed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-saturn-sl-1-lurching-in-1st-gear-w-clutch-pedal-fully-depressed/80156)
**Author:** [@ibekarl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibekarl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-saturn-sl-1-lurching-in-1st-gear-w-clutch-pedal-fully-depressed/80156 "2013-07-05T22:50:15Z")
When I am stopped (at a red light, for example), the car wants to lurch when in 1st gear, even though I have the clutch pedal fully depressed. I know this is not a problem with the clutch master cylinder leaking by where… --- ## [Accord keeps dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-keeps-dying/80171)
**Author:** [@hirschjoshua](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hirschjoshua)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2013, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-keeps-dying/80171 "2013-07-05T20:34:44Z")
1999 Accord, 110k mi., stalls while driving or stopped a few times a week, then takes a couple of minutes to turn over. Mechanic replaced or cleaned main relay, fuel pump, and ignition module. Could sell it but recently … --- ## [1997 Chrysler Town & Country - 2 codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chrysler-town-country-2-codes/80162)
**Author:** [@steve63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve63)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2013, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chrysler-town-country-2-codes/80162 "2013-07-05T19:58:37Z")
Yesterday afternoon the "Service Engine Soon" light turned on in our '97 Town & Country (3.8L engine). A few minutes later (while I headed to Autozone to get the code read) the light went out. They were still able to r… --- ## [2009 Nissan Max CVT issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-max-cvt-issue/80157)
**Author:** [@MzTerry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MzTerry)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-max-cvt-issue/80157 "2013-07-05T19:19:25Z")
I took my 2009 Maxima to a "quickie" oil & lube chain on 5/2013, because they were booked at the dealership. The chain put regular transmission fluid in the car and now i'm at the dealership 2000 miles later for an oil c… --- ## [2003 Dodge Neon head gasket vs radiator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-neon-head-gasket-vs-radiator/80172)
**Author:** [@Carrie618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carrie618)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2013, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-neon-head-gasket-vs-radiator/80172 "2013-07-05T15:15:19Z")
I really hope that someone can help me because I am at the end of my rope here. I have a 2003 Dodge Neon, 143K miles. I drove the heck out of it for years until I moved to DC about a year ago. After that it's been sittin… --- ## [Remote farming car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-farming-car/80053)
**Author:** [@lxh039](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lxh039)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2013, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-farming-car/80053 "2013-07-05T07:55:14Z")
That thread title doesn't summarize my question especially well. You see, I'm a current warm weather city dwelling yuppie type who's considering making an enormous lifestyle change. I want to move to the country outsid… --- ## [Mold in Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-in-vehicle/80118)
**Author:** [@Susi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2013, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-in-vehicle/80118 "2013-07-05T05:44:35Z")
We had our Toyota truck's transmission repaired + when it was returned to us after the repair was completed, the truck reaked of mold. How do you successfully remove mold from a vehicle? We think they left the windows op… --- ## [Stripped Oil Pan Bolt! Who is responsible, me or the mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-pan-bolt-who-is-responsible-me-or-the-mechanic/80142)
**Author:** [@mateo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mateo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-pan-bolt-who-is-responsible-me-or-the-mechanic/80142 "2013-07-05T00:08:53Z")
Hello to all you fine people, Since I purchased my vehicle I have taken it to dealership for it's regular maintanance and oil changes. During my latest visit I was informed that my oil plug is stripped and the oil pan w… --- ## [Should I continue my education with an AA degree after earning two autotech certs from my school?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-continue-my-education-with-an-aa-degree-after-earning-two-autotech-certs-from-my-school/79906)
**Author:** [@AlexTH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexTH)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-continue-my-education-with-an-aa-degree-after-earning-two-autotech-certs-from-my-school/79906 "2013-07-04T22:19:11Z")
Hi. I'm a current tech's apprentice at a small shop and I hold two certs (the only two the school offers) from my local community college' autotech program. I want to become a master BMW technician and I'm thinking about… --- ## [Gas mileage in the cars of the past. Some things don't seem to have improved much!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-in-the-cars-of-the-past-some-things-dont-seem-to-have-improved-much/80043)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-in-the-cars-of-the-past-some-things-dont-seem-to-have-improved-much/80043 "2013-07-04T21:57:26Z")
Now, I am not talking about the Caprices, Crown Vics, the big trucks, and the like, but the little economy cars. Having recently purchased a 1994 Geo Metro for mileage, I am amazed that an old cheap car is getting 52-55… --- ## [Reset Monitors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reset-monitors/80141)
**Author:** [@sooolost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sooolost)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reset-monitors/80141 "2013-07-04T20:22:07Z")
Hey all and first of all thanks for reading my post. I have a 2001 buick lesabre and I recently had to take it in for an emissions test. I figured with no CEL or any other trouble with the car since I have bought it a ye… --- ## [PEV charging linearity?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pev-charging-linearity/80019)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pev-charging-linearity/80019 "2013-07-04T20:18:09Z")
PEV: Is the charging linear or nonlinear? --- ## [Trans 3 gear upshift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-3-gear-upshift/80133)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-3-gear-upshift/80133 "2013-07-04T19:45:50Z")
99 grand prix gt. 4t65e trans. 170k miles. way above avg for life expectancy. 1-2 shift is ok. will not shift into 3rd. if you keep increasing vehicle speed to about 45 or so, it will shift into 3rd and than immediately … --- ## [BMW diesel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-diesel/80100)
**Author:** [@Fast\_mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fast_mom)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-diesel/80100 "2013-07-04T18:31:55Z")
So, looking at the Bimmer 3 series wagon. Diesel is coming out in October. Is it worth the wait/cost? What about performance? I have a passat wagon and the turbo lag is killing me. Any thoughts? --- ## [Vapor Lock- Legit or Excuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vapor-lock-legit-or-excuse/80150)
**Author:** [@FordFocus01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FordFocus01)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vapor-lock-legit-or-excuse/80150 "2013-07-04T17:16:58Z")
My problem is this: I was driving through hilly neighborhoods on a hot day (90's) and my car had sat in the sun for hours. I noticed my brakes did not seem to be stopping as smoothly a usual. As I was coming down a long … --- ## [2008 Chev Malibu remote lock failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chev-malibu-remote-lock-failure/80138)
**Author:** [@jlh22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlh22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chev-malibu-remote-lock-failure/80138 "2013-07-04T16:25:19Z")
Remotes suddenly will not lock/unlock doors or open trunk. Background - guy left key in ignition in 'on' position overnight. Also thunderstorm with very near lightning strike during that time. Battery dead in am, though … --- ## [1997 Honda Civic - Unless heater is on full blast, engine overheats?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-unless-heater-is-on-full-blast-engine-overheats/80160)
**Author:** [@Internet\_Dad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Internet_Dad)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 8:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-unless-heater-is-on-full-blast-engine-overheats/80160 "2013-07-04T08:23:55Z")
I'm not really a car guy, but I can't afford a mechanic. So I've been trying to fix this myself, and any thoughts would be appreciated. The car I drive is a 1997 Civic EX, and if I drive it for about five minutes, the … --- ## [Dead car no one can figure out why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-car-no-one-can-figure-out-why/80078)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-car-no-one-can-figure-out-why/80078 "2013-07-04T07:51:32Z")
Car- 2008 Honda accord lxp automatic transmission 43k miles warranty expired in Jan 2013 I had a breakdown in this car about a week ago I was driving about 20 MPH and all the sudden it sounded like something broke los… --- ## [Why don't we use push button shifters again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-dont-we-use-push-button-shifters-again/80065)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-dont-we-use-push-button-shifters-again/80065 "2013-07-04T04:43:50Z")
I drive internationals at work and they have push button shifters, most new vehicles use electronic shifters anyways, why don't we just go back to buttons. Most vehicles don't have a cable going tho the transmission any… --- ## [2007 Ford Fusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion/80166)
**Author:** [@darrwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darrwell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion/80166 "2013-07-04T04:29:05Z")
I have two issues with my 2007 Fusion. First: I cannot open the driver side door from the inside. Second: recently I am not able to remove my key from the ignition after putting it in park and turning off the engine. I t… --- ## [2001 Toyota camry acts like it won't start and then barely starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-camry-acts-like-it-wont-start-and-then-barely-starts/80139)
**Author:** [@dot57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dot57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-camry-acts-like-it-wont-start-and-then-barely-starts/80139 "2013-07-04T04:10:40Z")
My 2001 Toyota camry has twice just barely started. The car normally starts just fine but thease 2 times after I had been driving and making frequent stops and starts then the car barely turns over when I try to start it… --- ## [Turbo on cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-on-cars/80109)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-on-cars/80109 "2013-07-04T03:40:06Z")
Was not really sure on the right place to post it, as it is not really a maintenance question just a question I have for a car I am looking and a general question because I have not yet worked deep on a car equipped with… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1770) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1772)