# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1775 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1776 --- ## [Should i trust my CEL?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-trust-my-cel/80056)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2013, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-trust-my-cel/80056 "2013-06-29T03:15:29Z")
While driving home my cel came on, the next morning I took it to the dealership. The code read camshaft sensor. The mechanic ask how the van was driving, I said perfect, no issues no nothing. He said that was kind of … --- ## [2005 Malibu Cabin Filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-malibu-cabin-filter/80055)
**Author:** [@TonyMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyMan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-malibu-cabin-filter/80055 "2013-06-29T03:06:54Z")
Does anyone know for sure if this car is supposed to have a cabin air filter? I read at various places that it doesn't have one, but others say you can use a Cobalt filter in it. I dropped the glove box & just like I r… --- ## [2005 Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-crv/79506)
**Author:** [@Candy\_Cane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Candy_Cane)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2013, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-crv/79506 "2013-06-29T02:56:26Z")
I am hearing a whining noise only after car has been running awhile and only when turning left. The noise seems to come from the back passenger side. any ideas as to what this could be? --- ## [Mazda Tribute engine knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-engine-knocking/79946)
**Author:** [@TributeTroubles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TributeTroubles)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-engine-knocking/79946 "2013-06-29T01:22:09Z")
The engine in my 2006 Mazda Tribute seems to have developed a knocking noise. I am not sure what causes it or how to determine where it is coming from. --- ## [91chev p/u noise under passenger dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91chev-p-u-noise-under-passenger-dash/80051)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Innovator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Innovator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91chev-p-u-noise-under-passenger-dash/80051 "2013-06-28T22:03:22Z")
Need help on this one! My 91 chevy 2500 has a fairly loud tapping sound under the passenger side dash, i used a mechanic's steth-a-scope & think i narrowed it dwn to left of the blower motor on the inside of the firewall… --- ## [Another Ethanol Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-ethanol-question/80008)
**Author:** [@fayettevillebill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fayettevillebill)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-ethanol-question/80008 "2013-06-28T20:32:09Z")
Greetings - I'm new, so don't hesitate to tell me if I've goofed up somewhere. I drive a 1991 Pontiac Grand Am with the simpler Tech-4 engine. Using E10 fuel has been fine, so far, no troubles. I know that E85 is a BA… --- ## [Convertible Top Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convertible-top-issue/80042)
**Author:** [@fidalgo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fidalgo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convertible-top-issue/80042 "2013-06-28T18:37:07Z")
I have a 2002 Mustang convertible and the top is stuck in the down position and will not close. Any suggestions? --- ## [How Stale?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-stale/80037)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-stale/80037 "2013-06-28T13:38:55Z")
I have been unable to use a boat with 40 gallons of two-year-old gas - Recommendations before it does get used? Thanks, Jim --- ## [1999 Honda Accord has brake light bipolar disorder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-has-brake-light-bipolar-disorder/79969)
**Author:** [@Indigo\_John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Indigo_John)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 9:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-has-brake-light-bipolar-disorder/79969 "2013-06-28T09:11:27Z")
My 1999 Accord is having trouble deciding if its brake lights work or not. Lately, I have been able to shift out of park about one out of every ten times I try--otherwise, I must use the shift lock release. This proble… --- ## [97 Chevy Cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-chevy-cavalier/80038)
**Author:** [@BabyB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BabyB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-chevy-cavalier/80038 "2013-06-28T06:25:30Z")
I have a 97 Chevy Cavalier, 2.2 ltr, that started giving me problems last week. I was going to leave the house and got a bout 50 ft before I heard a "tink" noise and it died. It won't start now. I have checked everythin… --- ## [Can a 2008-2010 Honda or Toyota make it 250,000 miles without significant maintenance costs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-2008-2010-honda-or-toyota-make-it-250-000-miles-without-significant-maintenance-costs/79902)
**Author:** [@calivalley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calivalley)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-2008-2010-honda-or-toyota-make-it-250-000-miles-without-significant-maintenance-costs/79902 "2013-06-28T06:19:21Z")
Hello. I am fairly clueless about cars and apologize in advance if this is one of those irritating newbie questions. At issue--we just had our third child and need a van until the oldest leaves for college, in roughly … --- ## [Basic transportation at an affordable price can be produced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/basic-transportation-at-an-affordable-price-can-be-produced/79914)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/basic-transportation-at-an-affordable-price-can-be-produced/79914 "2013-06-28T05:25:40Z")
But would the 'chicken little" government allow it? And would the driving public accept it? http://mobiusmotors.com/vehicles/mobius\_one.html Who knows? But it seems that someone is making an effort to build and mark… --- ## [Independent car evaluator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/independent-car-evaluator/80027)
**Author:** [@Michelamaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelamaria)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/independent-car-evaluator/80027 "2013-06-28T05:04:06Z")
I'd like to hire someome to evaluate my 2013 Ford Fiesta with 1050 miles. It's been in the shop twice since May 10, 2013 for a week each time with a loud, jerky transmission. The clutch drum was replaced in first vis… --- ## ['86 Mustang GT searching](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-mustang-gt-searching/79554)
**Author:** [@Joe33308](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe33308)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-mustang-gt-searching/79554 "2013-06-28T04:26:47Z")
I love my '86 Mustang GT convertible. Currently at 106,000 miles and running strong. The problem is searching at idle. I have replaced every sensor that me and my mechanic can think of. New plugs and wires along with… --- ## [2010 Honda Civic (Auto) Making Metallic Shrieking Noise While Moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-auto-making-metallic-shrieking-noise-while-moving/73457)
**Author:** [@Athaclena42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Athaclena42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-auto-making-metallic-shrieking-noise-while-moving/73457 "2013-06-28T04:04:14Z")
I have a 2010 Honda Civic (automatic transmission) that has about 38K miles on it. For months now, it has been making a very gentle metallic rattling noise after going over bumps and at highway speeds on our "rougher" r… --- ## [2001 Buick Century fan dying, level by level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-fan-dying-level-by-level/79932)
**Author:** [@joybells](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joybells)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-century-fan-dying-level-by-level/79932 "2013-06-28T03:58:54Z")
I have a 2001 Buick Century which is more or less reliable. Last year the fan stopped working on the first (low) setting, but continued to work on levels 2-5. Air came out of all of the vents, using the fan, A/C, or heat… --- ## [1999 chrysler Town and country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-town-and-country/80048)
**Author:** [@tb158](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tb158)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-town-and-country/80048 "2013-06-28T03:52:49Z")
I am having problems with the acceleration. when I let off the accelerator it hovers around 2000 rpm and then it takes awhile to come down. I checked the throttle cable and it seems free and the springs are on the thro… --- ## [Grinding Sound From Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-from-tire/80009)
**Author:** [@random](https://community.cartalk.com/u/random)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-from-tire/80009 "2013-06-28T03:24:00Z")
I am getting a grinding sound from what sounds like the front-left tire of my car. The car is a 2006 Scion tC - manual transmission. It gets worse as the tire speed increases (not the engine speed and irrelevantly of w… --- ## [2008 Mercury Mountaineer 5 day battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mountaineer-5-day-battery-drain/80017)
**Author:** [@fsmorton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fsmorton)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-mountaineer-5-day-battery-drain/80017 "2013-06-28T03:06:42Z")
I have a 2008 Mercury Mountaineer with a brand new battery. Under normal driving conditions (commuting to and from work once a day, weekend road trips, etc) there are no problems whatsoever, no problem starting etc. Ho… --- ## [Best Bumper Scratch Removal Products](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-bumper-scratch-removal-products/80022)
**Author:** [@Solor1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solor1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2013, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-bumper-scratch-removal-products/80022 "2013-06-28T02:19:50Z")
Love the show and first time user of community question feature. I have a Silver 2007 Pontiac G 6 Convertible (62,000 miles on it) with scratches on the front and rear bumpers that are noticeable when closely inspected. … --- ## [2003 Grand Caravan transmission slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-grand-caravan-transmission-slipping/80033)
**Author:** [@PCav](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PCav)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-grand-caravan-transmission-slipping/80033 "2013-06-27T22:10:14Z")
Hello everyone. I have a 2003 dodge grand caravan with about 111,000 miles on it. Overall it has been a reliable car. In the past month we had to replace the ECM because the computer died on the car. Now, very intermitte… --- ## [Transmission problem in 2001 buick lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-in-2001-buick-lesabre/80040)
**Author:** [@dumbmechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dumbmechanic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-in-2001-buick-lesabre/80040 "2013-06-27T21:50:36Z")
have transmission trouble in 2001 buick lesabre. bought car new. has 56000 miles on it.only drive about4000 miles per yr. since now age 73. Here is the problem. If I drive car for 30 minutes , it shifts ok. After about … --- ## [Lambrecht Chevrolet, Pierce, Neb. Auction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lambrecht-chevrolet-pierce-neb-auction/80036)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lambrecht-chevrolet-pierce-neb-auction/80036 "2013-06-27T21:47:34Z")
On Sept 28-29 of this year, 500 cars belonging to the Lambrecht family who ran a small Chevy dealership for over 50 years will be auctioned off including 50 brand new, unsold, zero mile cars and trucks..How about a 1964 … --- ## [1988 sj6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-sj6/78258)
**Author:** [@Artamust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Artamust)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-sj6/78258 "2013-06-27T18:01:39Z")
HI My 1988 jaguar it don't matter whether the weather is hot or cold it will run great for about six or seven miles then it will just shut off like you turned the key off. well then you can wait about 15 or 20 minutes a… --- ## [Help with a 1993 Chevy Silverado 3500 Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-a-1993-chevy-silverado-3500-diesel/80002)
**Author:** [@MindyC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MindyC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-a-1993-chevy-silverado-3500-diesel/80002 "2013-06-27T17:42:24Z")
Mechanics say they don’t know what wrong… I had some transmission work done on my truck – mostly an leak and replacing the harness – and ever since then after it rains or if we have a heavy dew my truck does the follow… --- ## [Hail Damage 2001 Honda Prelude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hail-damage-2001-honda-prelude/80039)
**Author:** [@Zenadog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zenadog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hail-damage-2001-honda-prelude/80039 "2013-06-27T09:03:27Z")
On June 12 my 2001 Honda Prelude suffered hail damage. The dents are small and shallow...no paint damage. They aren't noticeable unless the sun hits the car just right. There are approximately 30 dents. Hail got the hood… --- ## [I broke a sensor and need help identifying it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-broke-a-sensor-and-need-help-identifying-it/80032)
**Author:** [@gdawgs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdawgs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-broke-a-sensor-and-need-help-identifying-it/80032 "2013-06-27T07:41:09Z")
I have a 1998 3.8L Dodge Grand Caravan with 145K miles. Runs great. I was replacing an Oil Pressure Sensor (right next to the oil filter) and in the process on pulling on the red tab and it releasing, my hand smashed in… --- ## [Idling time at the intersection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idling-time-at-the-intersection/80018)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idling-time-at-the-intersection/80018 "2013-06-27T04:35:56Z")
So, I have a intersection that is a sensored 6 way,. In heavy traffic, I had to wait a bit over 60secs before I get the green. The question: What is the expected wait time where it is better to kill the ICE vs keeping … --- ## [Issues!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues/80026)
**Author:** [@Gresock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gresock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues/80026 "2013-06-27T04:15:07Z")
I have an 01 Buik Regal GS, 82k miles. When I baught the car it had 80k miles but had been sitting for a while. I put in a new battery and changed the oil as soon as I got it. When accelerating the RPMs will go up but th… --- ## [Only first start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-first-start/80020)
**Author:** [@mover1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mover1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-first-start/80020 "2013-06-27T04:13:11Z")
1997 ranger 3.0 auto.. took it to a shop to have some work done. trans fluid valve covers leaking. had no real probems with the truck. now, first start in the AM and only them, it runs lean and dies. second start Ok… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1774) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1776)