# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1776 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1777 --- ## [Brothers 91 Chevrolet CK1500 Weird Idle Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brothers-91-chevrolet-ck1500-weird-idle-issue/80013)
**Author:** [@Zethioth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zethioth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brothers-91-chevrolet-ck1500-weird-idle-issue/80013 "2013-06-27T04:04:11Z")
My brother has spent a lot of his time and money trying to fix his 1991 Chevrolet CK1500 V6. A month after he bought he went out to start it and it died almost immediately. However, he can keep it alive by giving it thro… --- ## [Noisy reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-reverse/80035)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-reverse/80035 "2013-06-27T03:33:46Z")
I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu, automatic transmission. When I put it in reverse and then press the gas pedal, I get a rather loud grinding noise for a couple of seconds. What is causing this, and is it doing any real damage… --- ## [Engine Computer performance chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-computer-performance-chips/75411)
**Author:** [@greasy-greek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greasy-greek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-computer-performance-chips/75411 "2013-06-27T01:27:44Z")
G-Force claims their computer chips improve performance and fuel economy. I have a '98 ford Contour 2 liter 4 cyl with low mileage that gets 30-32mpg at 65mph on cruise control. Has anyone tried a G-force chip on a sim… --- ## [Do RPMs predict speed in a particular gear regardles of grade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-rpms-predict-speed-in-a-particular-gear-regardles-of-grade/80007)
**Author:** [@Sensate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sensate)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-rpms-predict-speed-in-a-particular-gear-regardles-of-grade/80007 "2013-06-26T22:48:02Z")
I have a Miata in hilly San Francisco with a manual transmission and my speedometer is broken. However, my tachometer still works…and I have a standing argument with a pal of mine about how fast the car is going up and … --- ## [First car purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-purchase/79903)
**Author:** [@crufm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crufm)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-purchase/79903 "2013-06-26T20:33:57Z")
1 of 1 Hello all,my hand-me-down died and it's time for me to make my first vehicle purchase. I will be financing. I have about $2000 for a down payment and would like to keep monthly payments below $300. I'll be using… --- ## [Transmission Hell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-hell/79818)
**Author:** [@MammMel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MammMel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-hell/79818 "2013-06-26T19:11:12Z")
I have a 2003 Mercury Sable with 139,000 miles on it. A few weeks ago I had been driving on a long trip and stopped for gas. As I was exiting the gas station and went to accelerate as I pulled out, I felt a shaking and t… --- ## [Rattling noise in engine-passenger side only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-in-engine-passenger-side-only/80031)
**Author:** [@lmburton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmburton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-in-engine-passenger-side-only/80031 "2013-06-26T15:33:16Z")
I went and got my oil changed on Saturday which I'm pretty religious about because my vehicle is older and I commute every day.About 2 days after that, I started getting a rattling sound in the passenger side of my engin… --- ## [Now that tom and ray have retired, will this site last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-that-tom-and-ray-have-retired-will-this-site-last/79988)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-that-tom-and-ray-have-retired-will-this-site-last/79988 "2013-06-26T14:47:55Z")
this is an amazing site, chock full of intelligent, interesting people. it would be a shame if it shut down. I learn a lot and can shoot the breeze with good people, and hopefully help some people. does anyone know the f… --- ## [On car safety, size and age](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-car-safety-size-and-age/79865)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-car-safety-size-and-age/79865 "2013-06-26T11:09:21Z")
Our 2000 Minivan (Dodge Caravan) is getting really old. Has 156K miles on it and has needed many repairs along the way. Currently the paint on the roof and hood are gone (primer mixed with just metal). The electrical swi… --- ## [Looking for small, fuel efficent, hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-small-fuel-efficent-hatchback/79840)
**Author:** [@kikiincali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kikiincali)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-small-fuel-efficent-hatchback/79840 "2013-06-26T10:59:41Z")
I am looking for a second car to be my commuter car. I'm having trouble deciding! My list of desires are, well actually I want my B210, but since I can't have that, I would like a small, two-door, hatchback, manual tran… --- ## [Proper A/C Temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-a-c-temperature/79918)
**Author:** [@TonyMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyMan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-a-c-temperature/79918 "2013-06-26T06:20:16Z")
Just had the the A/C fixed, compressor, etc. replaced on my 2003 CR-V. Now I feel the temperature is not as cold as it should be. What would be the right temperature it throws out? Per the Haynes Repair Manual it says… --- ## [2013 Honda CR-V Cigarette Lighter Blowing Fuses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-cigarette-lighter-blowing-fuses/79839)
**Author:** [@TonyMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyMan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-cigarette-lighter-blowing-fuses/79839 "2013-06-26T06:12:18Z")
My daughter plugged in an iPhone charger & blew the fuse. Before that I had a 3 socket adapter plugged in with no trouble. Now , anything I plug in, adapter or individual power plugs, blows the fuse. Wondering if it c… --- ## [What do you think of the new Corolla? I'm unimpressed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-corolla-im-unimpressed/79800)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-corolla-im-unimpressed/79800 "2013-06-26T03:35:15Z")
There's a link on the CarTalk website to the spec's of the new Corolla, the 2014 version. I'm unimpressed. With the 2014 version, apparently you are forced to purchase AC and power windows. And the size has increased… --- ## [Airbag Light Comes On When Passenger Sits Down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-light-comes-on-when-passenger-sits-down/80023)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-light-comes-on-when-passenger-sits-down/80023 "2013-06-26T03:03:58Z")
I've got an '07 Sport Trac that is throwing the airbag light when a passenger sits down. I took it in to the dealership and they said that the trac on the passenger side seat has a signal blocked when somebody sits down.… --- ## [05 cummins wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-cummins-wont-start/79991)
**Author:** [@Ross\_McGuire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross_McGuire)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-cummins-wont-start/79991 "2013-06-26T02:22:40Z")
Hello I have a 05 dodge Ram that periodically wont start after I stop at a store etc. I happens abou once a month and will start up after sitting for 1-8 hours.Ive had it to the dealer , diesel mechanics, etc. with no … --- ## [Honda Civic 1997 Driver Side Wheel randomly grinds when turning right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-1997-driver-side-wheel-randomly-grinds-when-turning-right/79779)
**Author:** [@Maker\_Mig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maker_Mig)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-1997-driver-side-wheel-randomly-grinds-when-turning-right/79779 "2013-06-25T21:42:34Z")
I have a 1997 Honda Civic and just recently, when the car turns right, a grinding sound eminates from the wheel. It sounds like the break pads rubbing up against the disk but this only happens on turns or if I stop, and … --- ## [Will the old car make it there and back?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-old-car-make-it-there-and-back/79971)
**Author:** [@Hondatrouble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondatrouble)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-old-car-make-it-there-and-back/79971 "2013-06-25T21:34:11Z")
My husband and I have a 2002 Sunfire and a 2009 Honda Civic. I am living near Albany NY and I need to go to visit my mother who is newly on dialysis in Antigonish NS, about a 17 hour drive one way. We took the old Sunfir… --- ## [I Love My 2000 Honda Accord EX w/ Manual Trans + Sunroof, But](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-love-my-2000-honda-accord-ex-w-manual-trans-sunroof-but/80016)
**Author:** [@HondaForever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaForever)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-love-my-2000-honda-accord-ex-w-manual-trans-sunroof-but/80016 "2013-06-25T21:17:16Z")
now that it has 184,000 miles, a few things are beginning to happen. For example, sometimes the shifting is slightly stiffer than at other times. I wonder if I should be vigilant about only using Honda's special manual t… --- ## [Any Chevy Volt owners here?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-chevy-volt-owners-here/79534)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 310\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-chevy-volt-owners-here/79534 "2013-06-25T18:26:55Z")
I saw a Chevy Volt the other day driving down the road. There don't seem to be many in this area. I've seen more Teslas than Volts I think. But I like the styling, except the back window seems a little on a small sid… --- ## [2002 Subaru Forester S--Is it worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-s-is-it-worth-it/79924)
**Author:** [@EthanGach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EthanGach)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-s-is-it-worth-it/79924 "2013-06-25T09:18:46Z")
So I'm hunting for a cheap, used car with some reliability, and a 2002 Subaru Forester with 99,000 miles priced at $4,990 caught my eye. I haven't gone to the dealer yet to check it out yet, but wanted to know before I e… --- ## [Oil light comes sometimes but goes out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-sometimes-but-goes-out/80010)
**Author:** [@Grandad\_H](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grandad_H)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-sometimes-but-goes-out/80010 "2013-06-25T07:47:21Z")
Sometimes when I start my 2006 Dodge Grandcaravan, 3.3 liter engine, the oil light comes on and stays on, even if I rev engine up. Engine sounds normal, does not sound like oil pressure is low. If I turn engine off and … --- ## [Anti freeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze/79995)
**Author:** [@solora](https://community.cartalk.com/u/solora)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze/79995 "2013-06-25T05:42:55Z")
what kind of anti freeze do I use for a 2000 Toyota solara --- ## [Part "fell off" after clutch replacement - 2004 Toyota Matrix, manual transmission, 98k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-fell-off-after-clutch-replacement-2004-toyota-matrix-manual-transmission-98k/80003)
**Author:** [@JoyOfCars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyOfCars)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-fell-off-after-clutch-replacement-2004-toyota-matrix-manual-transmission-98k/80003 "2013-06-25T05:31:12Z")
Help! My Ex-To-Be "gave" our daughter his 2004 Toyota Matrix, manual transmission, 98k miles. She just drove it home to Pittsburgh, PA from Houston when the clutch went out. Ex-To-Be is now nowhere to be found either … --- ## [2014 Forester v. 2013 CRV v. 2013 Rav4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-forester-v-2013-crv-v-2013-rav4/79981)
**Author:** [@MichaelDM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelDM)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-forester-v-2013-crv-v-2013-rav4/79981 "2013-06-25T04:27:32Z")
Hi there, I'm looking at the Forester, CRV, and Rav4 and annoyingly the 2014 models haven't come out for the latter two. Are the differences between the '14 and '13 models available somewhere? I can't find them. Ev… --- ## [Anti-lock light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-light-on/79985)
**Author:** [@sonoma1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonoma1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-light-on/79985 "2013-06-25T04:22:27Z")
the anti-lock light came on on the dashboard of my LR Disco, thought it may be break fluid, so I topped that. but it did nothing, the light is still on. it came on about two weeks ago. The breaks work and no change in p… --- ## [New Buyer Need Help with a fair DEMO Price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-buyer-need-help-with-a-fair-demo-price/80006)
**Author:** [@JackOfBlades](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackOfBlades)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-buyer-need-help-with-a-fair-demo-price/80006 "2013-06-25T03:50:14Z")
My wife and I are ready to purchase a new car. We really like the 2013 Ford Taurus. Well our local dealership has a Ford Taurus Limited DEMO model (with 301A options) that has been discounted from 38,680 to 31,988. I spo… --- ## [Lease v. Buy - Part I: the relative importance of reliability and other factors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-v-buy-part-i-the-relative-importance-of-reliability-and-other-factors/79982)
**Author:** [@MichaelDM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelDM)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-v-buy-part-i-the-relative-importance-of-reliability-and-other-factors/79982 "2013-06-25T03:45:58Z")
Hi there, I've decided to lease a car and wonder how/if that changes my shopping priorities. Buying a car I'd almost certainly go with Subaru, Honda, or Toyota for reliability/'true cost of ownership'. But leasing f… --- ## [Adding a trailer hitch to a mini van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-a-trailer-hitch-to-a-mini-van/79987)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-a-trailer-hitch-to-a-mini-van/79987 "2013-06-25T01:29:20Z")
2007 Chrysler Town and Country with 75K. We're looking at buying a pop-up trailer but figuring out the weight the Chrysler can tow is difficult. It doesn't have the towing package, so we'd have to add that. The owner'… --- ## [Please help, land rover disco is trying my patience!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-land-rover-disco-is-trying-my-patience/78430)
**Author:** [@eggo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eggo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-land-rover-disco-is-trying-my-patience/78430 "2013-06-24T19:50:04Z")
1998 discovery. Replaced fuel pump, crank shaft sensor, battery is good, had tune -up. Driving on highway and car just loses engine power, still have radio, lights, etc. Pull over and start it right back up. Drive ab… --- ## [2011 Nissan Frontier Jerky Ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-frontier-jerky-ride/80000)
**Author:** [@Mountain\_Bike\_Maniac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mountain_Bike_Maniac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-frontier-jerky-ride/80000 "2013-06-24T19:10:30Z")
Two years ago a purchased a 2011 Nissan Frontier mid-sized pick-up, V-6, A/T, 4WD, long-bed (6’), crew cab four door. I drove it for a little over a year and it was all good, then I put an 800 lb. pop-up cab-over camper… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1775) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1777)