# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1781 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1782 --- ## [Hum/slight vibration above 60mph '95 4Runner 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hum-slight-vibration-above-60mph-95-4runner-4x4/79873)
**Author:** [@OCMike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OCMike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hum-slight-vibration-above-60mph-95-4runner-4x4/79873 "2013-06-15T20:36:43Z")
Ok. I can't figure this out, and 2 mechanics I took it to haven't figured it out yet. When I am at highway speeds, 6-70 mph, and I gently let off the gas, I can feel a slight vibration in the floor. You can also hear it … --- ## [Setting side mirrors to blindspot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/setting-side-mirrors-to-blindspot/79819)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/setting-side-mirrors-to-blindspot/79819 "2013-06-15T20:23:35Z")
I heard on the show, a couple of months ago, that tom, I believe, sets his mirrors to see his blind spot rather than looking down the side of the vehicle, as is traditional. I decided to try this. I did not like it but g… --- ## [Repair or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-not/79843)
**Author:** [@nfisheremti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nfisheremti)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-not/79843 "2013-06-15T18:04:20Z")
now a question about my own car... i have a 1999 subaru impreza l. 5 speed manual, ~210,000 miles. new clutch and timing belt at 185k, burns about a quart every 3k miles, leaks none. the drivetrain is in great shape … --- ## [Grease Fittings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-fittings/79872)
**Author:** [@bigpoppop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigpoppop)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-fittings/79872 "2013-06-15T17:47:48Z")
Are there any suspension grease fittings on a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis? --- ## [Vacuum vs. electric wiper energy use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-vs-electric-wiper-energy-use/79774)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-vs-electric-wiper-energy-use/79774 "2013-06-15T17:28:41Z")
I know that vacuum wipers are long gone, but I wonder which one uses less energy, vacuum powered wipers or electric powered wipers. Consider the case where there was no vacuum booster on the fuel pump and the wiper moto… --- ## [Pros & Cons of changing regular TIRES for 245/40/17 for a Hyundai Elantra 2012?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-cons-of-changing-regular-tires-for-245-40-17-for-a-hyundai-elantra-2012/79863)
**Author:** [@ADelantra2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ADelantra2012)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-cons-of-changing-regular-tires-for-245-40-17-for-a-hyundai-elantra-2012/79863 "2013-06-15T17:16:50Z")
I currently have the regular original tires with 1/3 of its life. I've been considering buying new tires (245/40/17) or (235/40/17). Considering Elantras are not performance cars, I would like to know what PROS AND CONS … --- ## [1999 Ford Explorer "Moosing (V6)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-moosing-v6/79871)
**Author:** [@neo1973](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neo1973)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-moosing-v6/79871 "2013-06-15T14:47:53Z")
Since we bought this car, it has had an issue where, after it warms up, it begins making a noise which I've seen described as "moosing" on the internet. In addition to the sound, the idle will decrease and will sometime… --- ## [Infiniti I35 Alternator Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-i35-alternator-problems/79867)
**Author:** [@ncmark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ncmark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-i35-alternator-problems/79867 "2013-06-15T07:06:48Z")
I have a 2001 Infiniti I35. In the last 6 months I have replaced the alternator 3 times. The first two times were fairly easily explained (age of alternator, then replaced with a bad one), but this third has been running… --- ## [Changing serpentine belt on Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-serpentine-belt-on-ford-focus/79869)
**Author:** [@Dor63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dor63)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-serpentine-belt-on-ford-focus/79869 "2013-06-15T06:51:04Z")
Should the water pump be changed at the same time? What is the expected cost in the Baltimore Washington Metro? How urgent is this repair at 120,000 miles --- ## [Truck Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-not-starting/79868)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-not-starting/79868 "2013-06-15T06:18:40Z")
92' GMC C1500 V6 Went to start er' up and she wont start up fully. Tries to start just not quite there. thanks, Harland --- ## [Buick 2003 Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-2003-century/79428)
**Author:** [@CARDOZA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CARDOZA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-2003-century/79428 "2013-06-15T04:42:05Z")
All my lights were on brake, check engine etc. and had the front panel replaced at a cost of $940.00, but now notice the gas gauge does not work. Sometimes starts up but usually stays at full. Took it back and they as… --- ## [2003 Buick Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-century/79853)
**Author:** [@CARDOZA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CARDOZA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-century/79853 "2013-06-15T04:39:13Z")
I wrote before about gas tank not showing amount that was not covered by changing the front panel, but now after the mechanic replaced the front Panel end of April the Service engine light, anti lock and tract light a… --- ## [Safety-- old volvo or new subaru?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-old-volvo-or-new-subaru/79732)
**Author:** [@olbessie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olbessie)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-old-volvo-or-new-subaru/79732 "2013-06-15T04:39:11Z")
I drive a 2001 volvo s40. It is getting up there in mileage and I could use a bit more room. But I have two little ones and need a safe car. I'm considering a 2009 subaru forester. It gets great safety ratings, but w… --- ## [Toyota Rav 4 Rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav-4-rattle/79747)
**Author:** [@MBDobbsFerry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MBDobbsFerry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav-4-rattle/79747 "2013-06-15T04:21:42Z")
I have a 2008 Rav 4. 86000 miles and serviced vigilantly. Before the warranty ran out it had a problem that no one could diagnose so now it's out of warranty and the problem is a lot worse, still no one has a definite di… --- ## [1998 Rav 4 Check Engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-rav-4-check-engine-light/79874)
**Author:** [@guny180](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guny180)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-rav-4-check-engine-light/79874 "2013-06-15T04:15:07Z")
I have a 1998 Toyota Rav 4 with apporximately 140,000 miles. When I fill the gas tank the check engine light comes on, the engine runs rough (like a misfire). Diagnostic code comes back a "lean mixture,bank 1". When th… --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/79850)
**Author:** [@res](https://community.cartalk.com/u/res)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/79850 "2013-06-15T03:38:15Z")
change out the penlum gasket and now the check engine light came back on and the codes are 301 and 302 miss fire on the bank 1 and 2. not sure what it is now. mechanic is lost. need help here. --- ## [A mystery I need help with please....Matlock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mystery-i-need-help-with-please-matlock/79835)
**Author:** [@haywire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haywire)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2013, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mystery-i-need-help-with-please-matlock/79835 "2013-06-15T00:26:36Z")
Hi there. On a long trip (about halfway through a 1500 mile journey), I ran over a tire at 65 miles an hour. I stupidly kept going (as I was heading to the hospital to literally be with my father as he was dying). After… --- ## [1995 Honda Civic EX, won't start high humidity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-civic-ex-wont-start-high-humidity/79861)
**Author:** [@MickAv8r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MickAv8r)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-civic-ex-wont-start-high-humidity/79861 "2013-06-14T22:10:17Z")
1995 Honda EX with 150,000 miles. Its been running rough ie rough idle, stalling at low rpms etc Additionally for awhile now when humidy reached north of 85% the car wont start. It cranks but rarely runs. Took it … --- ## [Saturn vue ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-abs/79866)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-abs/79866 "2013-06-14T21:13:59Z")
03 saturn vue, 3.0 V6, fwd. am getting abs light. turns out you can get vue with and without abs. you look up info on front hub assy and they show hubs with and without the abs sensor. the vue is special. you can remove … --- ## [VW Passat fuse box replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-fuse-box-replacement/79852)
**Author:** [@Strike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strike)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-fuse-box-replacement/79852 "2013-06-14T17:52:38Z")
I have a 2007 VW Passat V6 4motion station wagon (black, if it matters!). The car wouldn't start (battery was fine) and after towing it to the dealership, we were told that the fuse box (located under the hood) had to b… --- ## [Can my Suburban handle a coffee maker with the right size inverter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-suburban-handle-a-coffee-maker-with-the-right-size-inverter/79748)
**Author:** [@Fletcher\_Jean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fletcher_Jean)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-suburban-handle-a-coffee-maker-with-the-right-size-inverter/79748 "2013-06-14T17:35:25Z")
My son in now a rower and we spend weekends on lakes and rivers without electrical outlets. There are 20 -30 parents who would love a cup of coffee. Can my suburban handle a large inverter to plug in a 36 cup coffee mak… --- ## [Soft brakes on Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-brakes-on-toyota-sienna/79851)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_Sienna)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-brakes-on-toyota-sienna/79851 "2013-06-14T10:36:15Z")
The brakes on my 2007 Toyota Sienna suddenly went soft. The mechanic first replaced the rear pads, which needed to be done anyway, and when that didn't fix the problem he replaced the master cylinder. The brakes are st… --- ## [1995 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-accord/79857)
**Author:** [@HappyHonda95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HappyHonda95)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-accord/79857 "2013-06-14T07:37:45Z")
Have 1995 Honda Accord with apx. 231,000 miles and needs all new break lines under the car. Honda Dealer states 12 hours of labor at $100 per hour. Should I go elsewhere or sell the car for $600 to the parts guy at the… --- ## [Funniest Mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funniest-mechanic/79812)
**Author:** [@Tim\_in\_Alexandria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim_in_Alexandria)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funniest-mechanic/79812 "2013-06-14T07:33:32Z")
I am taking a survey: Other than Tom and Ray - who is the absolute funniest car mechanic personality you have ever met? I am beginning a "funniest mechanic in..." contest and would love a couple of tips to get started in… --- ## [IMA Battery replaced last July (2012) - still having problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ima-battery-replaced-last-july-2012-still-having-problems/79860)
**Author:** [@GB11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GB11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ima-battery-replaced-last-july-2012-still-having-problems/79860 "2013-06-14T05:56:00Z")
In September of 2007, I bought a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. Last July, 2012, my IMA light came on suddenly one day. Honda "replaced" it free of charge, supposedly $3000 cost to them. It ran like a totally different car… --- ## [Replacing seat belts on old model, rarer car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seat-belts-on-old-model-rarer-car/79849)
**Author:** [@LurkerBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LurkerBee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seat-belts-on-old-model-rarer-car/79849 "2013-06-14T04:51:33Z")
I have a 2000 Suzuki Esteem GLX Wagon that my husband bought used. It didn't pass inspection at first, due to a few things (cracked CV boot, and broken door lock), but my husband fixed them and it subsequently passed. … --- ## [2006 Sienna makes odd squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-sienna-makes-odd-squeak/79841)
**Author:** [@kikiincali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kikiincali)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-sienna-makes-odd-squeak/79841 "2013-06-14T04:40:48Z")
For about a year now, my trusty Sienna has been making this intermittent little squeak. It's not loud (it's not the belt!). It seems to be coming from the passenger side, toward the rear. It only happens when I am moving… --- ## [A/C not working on high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-working-on-high/79862)
**Author:** [@mikel009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikel009)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-working-on-high/79862 "2013-06-14T04:28:15Z")
I have a Nissan Pathfinder 2001 and it only works on settings 1 - 3 . When put on high the compressor turns off and no cool air . Even when turn on , the air is not cool enough. It's pretty hot in Arizona but it should c… --- ## [How to deal with someone entering road from gas station and blocking traffic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-deal-with-someone-entering-road-from-gas-station-and-blocking-traffic/79771)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-deal-with-someone-entering-road-from-gas-station-and-blocking-traffic/79771 "2013-06-14T03:33:50Z")
I deal with this frustrating driving situation at least a couple times a week, and so far I haven't come up with a good solution. What do you think? I'm driving in stop and go traffic in the right hand lane on a 4-lane… --- ## [1995 Toyota Tacoma doesn't always start with the ignition key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-tacoma-doesnt-always-start-with-the-ignition-key/79855)
**Author:** [@snowbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snowbird)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-tacoma-doesnt-always-start-with-the-ignition-key/79855 "2013-06-14T03:29:13Z")
My 1995 Toyota Tacoma won't start every time I turn the key. Sometimes it starts right up, but recently, more often than not it just gives a single click when the clutch pedal is pressed in just about all the way. I re… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1780) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1782)