# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1773 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1774 --- ## [Hood insulator - really necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-insulator-really-necessary/80130)
**Author:** [@daddyratty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daddyratty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-insulator-really-necessary/80130 "2013-07-02T18:25:07Z")
We drive a 1995 Ford Windstar. Close to 180k on it (about 25k on current engine). Our friendly but feral cat recently had kittens and during a rainstorm decided to scratch out a new home in the hood insulator of our va… --- ## [2002 subaru impreza rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-impreza-rattle/80110)
**Author:** [@m4d0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m4d0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-impreza-rattle/80110 "2013-07-02T15:17:21Z")
Less than a week ago I bought a 2002 Subaru impreza outback sport. Fun little car. However two days after I bought it I started to notice a noise coming from the back passenger side of the car. It sounds sort of like scr… --- ## [Rear Seat stuck down due to locked seat belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-seat-stuck-down-due-to-locked-seat-belt/80124)
**Author:** [@andrewRA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrewRA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-seat-stuck-down-due-to-locked-seat-belt/80124 "2013-07-02T15:12:49Z")
My mother in law has a 2006 Saturn vue she uses to cart my kids around in. She put the rear seat down which now is stuck. The reason is the middle seat belt (built into seat) has locked and won't release the tension. A… --- ## [Ripoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ripoff/80129)
**Author:** [@GLS3452](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GLS3452)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 9:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ripoff/80129 "2013-07-02T09:08:30Z")
75K mile checkkup on my 2007 Subaru Forester, they discovered a burned out parking light. When it was replaced neither low beam headlight worked and both were replaced @ about $50 each. Seemed like a remarkable coincide… --- ## [Anybody have a metric socket wrench?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-have-a-metric-socket-wrench/80049)
**Author:** [@Mayday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mayday)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-have-a-metric-socket-wrench/80049 "2013-07-02T06:08:25Z")
I'm not talking sockets- I've got metric ones in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive- but that's the point- there are all fraction of an inch drive. Where the metric system rules are you getting a 4mm, 8 mm drive or whatever? I've… --- ## [Evaporative Emission System Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporative-emission-system-leak/79915)
**Author:** [@cmatthies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmatthies)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporative-emission-system-leak/79915 "2013-07-02T04:55:46Z")
2009 Impala, 50000 miles, runs good, however service engine light is on with a DTC showing P0455, "Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected, Gross Leak/No Flow". Are there obvious things I should search out or has ther… --- ## [Brake Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light/80123)
**Author:** [@Outlaw29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Outlaw29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light/80123 "2013-07-02T03:56:02Z")
I have been having a problem with my brake light warning on my dashboard as my car accelerates and shifts gears. Coincidently the problem began after carting around a co-worker that weighed some 250 pounds in my 2000 Hon… --- ## [2001 Cadillac Deville computer or electronics problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-deville-computer-or-electronics-problems/80092)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cadillac-deville-computer-or-electronics-problems/80092 "2013-07-02T03:53:42Z")
I have a friend with a 2001 Cadillac Deville and it seems that everything is controlled by electronics in this car. It is like the engineers went the extra step to make the systems more complicated than needed. It bega… --- ## [Camry 2002 ignitor maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2002-ignitor-maintenance/80117)
**Author:** [@scottsd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottsd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2002-ignitor-maintenance/80117 "2013-07-02T03:23:00Z")
This question is for recommendations on whether to have the dealer service (clean) the Camry's ignitors In a previous posting, I mentioned that my Camry was hard to start after sitting in the garage for 2-3 days. Deale… --- ## [Front end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-noise/80094)
**Author:** [@MONGOLOYD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MONGOLOYD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-noise/80094 "2013-07-02T03:01:07Z")
I have 2007 F-150. I left for Iraq for two weeks and one of my kids borrowed my truck. When I got back, I drove the truck and have noise like the tire is rubbing something. I can't find anything hitting the tire. When y… --- ## [2003 Honda Civic Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-hybrid/80122)
**Author:** [@Rossy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rossy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-hybrid/80122 "2013-07-02T02:30:59Z")
I am the original owner of a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid with 125,000. I have replaced the hybrid battery and the A/C compressor. It is in excellent condition in terms of the interior and exterior. My question is whether I s… --- ## [2003 Ford Ranger Reving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-reving/80121)
**Author:** [@Tonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-reving/80121 "2013-07-02T02:29:20Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Ranger, 5 speed, with 180k miles. SOMEtimes, not all the time, when I press the clutch and shift gears, the engine will rev. I dont drive the truck a whole lot, its a 2nd vehicle. Any thoughts? --- ## [1966 Volvo P1800](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-volvo-p1800/80120)
**Author:** [@Fatboynotslim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fatboynotslim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-volvo-p1800/80120 "2013-07-02T02:09:30Z")
I have a Volvo P1800 I am restoring. The problem I have is the brakes don't work. The brake peddle does to the floor so I think and have read that this is due to the master brake cylinder. I removed the to of the master … --- ## [Small piece of plastic the size of a dime dropped into my gas tank yesterday. Will it harm it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-piece-of-plastic-the-size-of-a-dime-dropped-into-my-gas-tank-yesterday-will-it-harm-it/80113)
**Author:** [@Chris335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris335)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-piece-of-plastic-the-size-of-a-dime-dropped-into-my-gas-tank-yesterday-will-it-harm-it/80113 "2013-07-01T23:40:17Z")
I dropped a small piece of plastic the size of dime into my gas tank yesterday morning. Will it harm it? What should I do? I have a 2010 335 BMW. --- ## [92 Integra hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-integra-hesitates/80107)
**Author:** [@Chasm-18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chasm-18)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-integra-hesitates/80107 "2013-07-01T22:50:57Z")
My '92 Integra has ~280K miles. A couple of years ago the tachometer started "bouncing" up and down while the engine seemed to run fine. Some time after, it started to hesitate under acceleration. A few months ago the ca… --- ## [Missing Spark Plug Boot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-spark-plug-boot/80106)
**Author:** [@garbagegasman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garbagegasman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-spark-plug-boot/80106 "2013-07-01T21:51:55Z")
Ok so I was just changing my spark plugs on my 350 small block and one of the spark plug boots got torn apart when I tried to pull it off the plug. the wire seems ok and the connector on the end of it is completely rust … --- ## [Wiring harness for 1997 ford explorer with factory installed cd changer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-harness-for-1997-ford-explorer-with-factory-installed-cd-changer/80114)
**Author:** [@Chardixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chardixon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-harness-for-1997-ford-explorer-with-factory-installed-cd-changer/80114 "2013-07-01T21:50:52Z")
I am looking to upgrade my stereo in the car. I can't seem to find a wiring harness for my after market new receiver that includes a harness for a factory installed cd changer. If someone could help point me in the rig… --- ## [Broken Bolt Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-bolt-help/79998)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-bolt-help/79998 "2013-07-01T19:51:22Z")
92 GMC C1500 V6 What started out as a simple tranny fluid change has become over a week of my truck on ramps. I've got a bolt that had an extractor in it and the extractor broke off, drilled through the extractor but… --- ## [Subie clicking from crankshaft?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subie-clicking-from-crankshaft/80087)
**Author:** [@Cavilover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavilover)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subie-clicking-from-crankshaft/80087 "2013-07-01T08:14:10Z")
My boyfriend has 95 subaru legacy L 2.2 that has issues. NEW: coil pack, fuel pump, spark plugs n wires, battery. (I forget the rest) Backround: While running the car almost out of gas (as usual) it starts to run r… --- ## [A/C Installation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-installation/80093)
**Author:** [@Mahogany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mahogany)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-installation/80093 "2013-07-01T07:46:45Z")
I'm planning on having air conditioning installed on my 84 Chevy C20. It had it before but along the way everything was taken off and it hasn't had a/c in 10 years. I bought an axial compressor, the hoses, am getting t… --- ## [Vue 3.0 timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-3-0-timing-belt/80104)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-3-0-timing-belt/80104 "2013-07-01T06:45:27Z")
03 vue, 3.0 V6 Opel motor, really, used in Saab too. Has a timing belt with 3 pulleys. U can buy a kit of 3 pulleys for $65 online. 2 of the pulleys mount to a cast alum bracket. U can buy a new bracket with 2 of the pul… --- ## [1992 Pontiac Firebird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-pontiac-firebird/80099)
**Author:** [@Bsimp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bsimp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-pontiac-firebird/80099 "2013-07-01T06:19:05Z")
I have been having some recent issues with my 92 bird lately. It started minor but now the car will not stay on. It originally started out as I would need to press the gas to get it to start and it would stay on, b… --- ## [A/C issues Mitsubishi 03](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-issues-mitsubishi-03/80108)
**Author:** [@Kel07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kel07)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-issues-mitsubishi-03/80108 "2013-07-01T05:54:11Z")
So my AC does not work in my car; however, it strangely enough works when it is raining and in higher elevations. I had my dad check the compressor and he said that it is not working-the clutch is drawing in 3 volts but … --- ## [Humming noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise/80095)
**Author:** [@Brittdavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brittdavis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise/80095 "2013-07-01T04:55:29Z")
When I get up to 30 to 55 mph I get this humming noise coming from the front driver side. Like its my tire I have an idea it might be my wheel bearing but, want to make sure any suggestions???? --- ## [2009 toyota camry rear window defogger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-rear-window-defogger/80088)
**Author:** [@christoyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christoyota)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-rear-window-defogger/80088 "2013-07-01T04:51:24Z")
The rear window defogger has not worked for the last two snowstorms. The fuse box looks nothing like the one in the owners manual and I can't find the fuse box under the dashboard driver side. The indicator light still … --- ## [2008 Honda Element Headlight Low-Beam Part of Bulb Inoperative (4X replaced bulb in ~1 years time)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-element-headlight-low-beam-part-of-bulb-inoperative-4x-replaced-bulb-in-1-years-time/80098)
**Author:** [@Quave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quave)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-element-headlight-low-beam-part-of-bulb-inoperative-4x-replaced-bulb-in-1-years-time/80098 "2013-07-01T04:29:50Z")
My driver's side Headlight Bulb Low-Beam Part of Bulb is out again. Since about a years time every few months the low-beam part of the bulb goes out & I replace the bulb. I have replaced about "4" bulbs in about a years … --- ## [My Car is not shifting gears at all](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-not-shifting-gears-at-all/80079)
**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-not-shifting-gears-at-all/80079 "2013-07-01T03:22:12Z")
My car is an automatic 1997 pontiac sunfire SE. 2.4L. I drove into a parking space and the car would not shift out of drive into park, or any other gear. I called a tow truck and the guy said that the "link" had popped o… --- ## [Fluorescent Tracers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluorescent-tracers/79029)
**Author:** [@good\_shepherd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/good_shepherd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluorescent-tracers/79029 "2013-07-01T00:51:41Z")
Has anyone used a fluorescent tracer to track down an oil leak? I have a car that has recently developed low engine oil pressure problem at operating temperature. Due to old engine oil leak accumulation and mess it wou… --- ## [Locking problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-problem/80097)
**Author:** [@Yaki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yaki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-problem/80097 "2013-06-30T23:14:47Z")
We have a 1998 Chrysler Town and Country that recently decided to lock itself as soon as you turn the key off. Have you ever heard of this problem? The dealer was no help. Thanks Yaki --- ## [96 dodge neon leaking coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-dodge-neon-leaking-coolant/80085)
**Author:** [@csoder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/csoder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2013, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-dodge-neon-leaking-coolant/80085 "2013-06-30T23:06:04Z")
Hi! I'm new to this site, but I'm desperate to find out why my 96 dodge neon is leaking coolant. I was checking my oil and I noticed the reservoir tank was half empty, so I assumed it was nothing out of the ordinary sinc… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1772) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1774)