# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1785 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1786 --- ## [Bought some bad gasoline....need some input](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-some-bad-gasoline-need-some-input/79711)
**Author:** [@golfdawg11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfdawg11)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-some-bad-gasoline-need-some-input/79711 "2013-06-05T20:42:22Z")
I was travelling on Memorial Day and stopped in north Texas at a Valero station to fill up. I have a 2011 Lexus IS 250, bought it about three months ago and it's the best car I"ve ever had. I still hope it is. About 5… --- ## [Toyota lack of Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-lack-of-acceleration/79362)
**Author:** [@Amy\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amy_B)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-lack-of-acceleration/79362 "2013-06-05T17:25:07Z")
I have a 2009 Toyota Corolla with under 90,000 mi. Sometimes while driving, the car will refuse to accelerate and slow down to about 10 mi an hour. The only way to fix it, is to pull over and turn the car off and restart… --- ## [Timing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing/79679)
**Author:** [@Ranito2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ranito2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 9:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing/79679 "2013-06-05T09:37:07Z")
I have a 1952 Ford pickup--6 cyl. just replaced the timing chain--12 pins on the chain --ok--as this is a 4 stroke engine--my ? is at what point should the spark on the dist.open at top dead center--open -close-open as t… --- ## [Should I shave cupped tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-shave-cupped-tires/79752)
**Author:** [@sjd181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjd181)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-shave-cupped-tires/79752 "2013-06-05T06:55:24Z")
My new tires cupped. Can I get them shaved? I am taking vehicle to garage on Monday to fix whatever is causing the issue. I would have prevented the cupping except I didn't notice the noise until we were driving home fro… --- ## [2003 Hyundai accent transmission trouble(no gears!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-accent-transmission-trouble-no-gears/79666)
**Author:** [@Fredym1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fredym1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-accent-transmission-trouble-no-gears/79666 "2013-06-05T06:53:38Z")
I have a 2003 Hyundai accent that was not shifting into higher gears about (45 mph) max speed. I took a transmission out of a 2005 ( same engine bad unibody) and put in the 2003. Making sure the torque converter was in … --- ## [Floor Jack purchase, need guidance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/floor-jack-purchase-need-guidance/79516)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/floor-jack-purchase-need-guidance/79516 "2013-06-05T06:52:04Z")
I work on our 3 cars, the heaviest being a Mazda CX-9, the new addition. For the last 7 years, have used a $20 two ton floor jack (Team Machanix) from advanced auto, along with 2 ton stands. It is only able to lift one t… --- ## [Battery drains super fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-super-fast/79729)
**Author:** [@CVPI23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CVPI23)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drains-super-fast/79729 "2013-06-05T06:44:48Z")
My car is a 1998 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. I'm having a problem with my battery draining faster then ever! I had it fully charged when i went to crank it. It was trying to start but it just wouldn't start. I kep… --- ## [2007 Volks Jetta Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volks-jetta-brakes/79744)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volks-jetta-brakes/79744 "2013-06-05T06:11:47Z")
I have a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta with 78K miles. The brakes are squeaking, so I am assuming that the front brake pads need to be replaced. The front brake pads were replaced in 2010 (I don't remember the mileage). My da… --- ## [Poor MPG in 2006 Pontiac Vibe--ECM at fault?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-mpg-in-2006-pontiac-vibe-ecm-at-fault/79721)
**Author:** [@Crispy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crispy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-mpg-in-2006-pontiac-vibe-ecm-at-fault/79721 "2013-06-05T03:51:53Z")
I bought a used 2006 Vibe base from a GM dealer a few months ago. Around 95,000 miles now and seems to run good. However, gas mileage is poor, less-than-expected 23 mpg, no matter city or highway, no matter gentle or mor… --- ## [Is my car having a metaphysical crisis? or is it hot flashes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-car-having-a-metaphysical-crisis-or-is-it-hot-flashes/79491)
**Author:** [@ayres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ayres)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-car-having-a-metaphysical-crisis-or-is-it-hot-flashes/79491 "2013-06-05T03:40:24Z")
hi all, i'm a first-time poster and owner of '99 suzuki esteem 1.8 glx wagon. obviously i'm here due to a car issue. it has a very mysterious, intermitent stalling issue. and i'd like to share my story in the hope tha… --- ## [2001 engine humming sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-engine-humming-sound/79661)
**Author:** [@ahmedor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ahmedor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-engine-humming-sound/79661 "2013-06-05T03:39:41Z")
I hear a weird humming sound when I press the gas pedal.it goes away when I press hard.also it sounds while shifting gears --- ## [2004 Hyundai Sonata, Timing Belt Replacement/Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-timing-belt-replacement-maintenance/79733)
**Author:** [@Argos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Argos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-timing-belt-replacement-maintenance/79733 "2013-06-05T03:29:50Z")
On a recent visit to my local Hyundai dealer it was suggested that the timing belt (among other things) be replaced. The issue is that although the car is 9 years old it only has 35,000 miles and has been lightly used.… --- ## [1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse HELP! Motor oil going into radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mitsubishi-eclipse-help-motor-oil-going-into-radiator/79746)
**Author:** [@Rockcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rockcar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mitsubishi-eclipse-help-motor-oil-going-into-radiator/79746 "2013-06-05T03:26:33Z")
Hello, I recently noticed my car is leaking its motor oil into the radiator. There is no water in the motor oil and the transmission oil is at it's appropriate level and such. What are the causes and how can they be fixe… --- ## [Catastrophic engine failure in 2004 Dodge Sprinter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catastrophic-engine-failure-in-2004-dodge-sprinter/78970)
**Author:** [@dvuono](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dvuono)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catastrophic-engine-failure-in-2004-dodge-sprinter/78970 "2013-06-05T03:03:03Z")
So this issue will require some detective work, sound knowledge, and hopefully a class action suit for people like me who have had this problem and lost \> $15,000. As many Sprinter owners know, there have been issues w… --- ## [1995 Volvo 85T Stalled and now it wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volvo-85t-stalled-and-now-it-wont-start/79680)
**Author:** [@SteelStrong26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteelStrong26)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volvo-85t-stalled-and-now-it-wont-start/79680 "2013-06-05T02:58:24Z")
My Volvo sometimes stall while driving, but most of the time while sitting at a light or stopped. I had someone look at it and they replaced the battery. it kept stalling. I had others look at it and they can not figure … --- ## [Hybrids? Ford C-MAX SE Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrids-ford-c-max-se-hybrid/79425)
**Author:** [@VegetableNerd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VegetableNerd)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrids-ford-c-max-se-hybrid/79425 "2013-06-05T02:43:47Z")
So I'm in the market for a new car. "New" or actually new. I happen to really like Fords, my grandfather was a chief Ford engineer, it's what I grew up driving in. The Ford Escape has been my "dream car" for some reason … --- ## [Are Teens More at Risk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-teens-more-at-risk/78582)
**Author:** [@khawkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/khawkins)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-teens-more-at-risk/78582 "2013-06-05T02:41:25Z")
Distracted driving is a truth for people everywhere, no matter their age. But according to this infographic, teen drivers seem to be the most at risk. http://www.attorneykohm.com/auto-accident-blog/infographic-teen-dri… --- ## [Need a tiny reliable city car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-tiny-reliable-city-car/79480)
**Author:** [@StormFireKitty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StormFireKitty)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-tiny-reliable-city-car/79480 "2013-06-05T02:09:53Z")
I went from Phoenix, AZ all the way to Tacoma Seattle... And now my beloved '93 Toyota T100 is far too large for the narrow streets, and impossible to parallel park. I need advice on a very small, easy to park, incre… --- ## [Radio turns on/off by itself repeatedly (even when car is shut off)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-turns-on-off-by-itself-repeatedly-even-when-car-is-shut-off/79742)
**Author:** [@wannabreakyou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wannabreakyou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-turns-on-off-by-itself-repeatedly-even-when-car-is-shut-off/79742 "2013-06-05T00:36:33Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Focus. My radio has the ability to display the name of a song or artist. If you push down and hold a preset when it says "Song Title", that radio station will display as "Song title" on the LCD. I saw … --- ## [Sold a car with a lien, trying to fix it where they will be able to get the title in their name](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sold-a-car-with-a-lien-trying-to-fix-it-where-they-will-be-able-to-get-the-title-in-their-name/79689)
**Author:** [@amp1221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amp1221)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sold-a-car-with-a-lien-trying-to-fix-it-where-they-will-be-able-to-get-the-title-in-their-name/79689 "2013-06-04T22:58:52Z")
Yesterday evening I sold a car, while I was selling it I forgot that I have a lien on the car. This morning I notified the person I sold the car to, and explained that I forgot there was a lien and I told them would mee… --- ## [Dodge Neon cooling fan not engaging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-cooling-fan-not-engaging/79716)
**Author:** [@kilttooth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilttooth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-cooling-fan-not-engaging/79716 "2013-06-04T22:26:42Z")
Hello I have had some ongoing issues with this car the last 3 years over overheating, I have like clock work been replacing my thermostat in the line, well this time I replaced that danged thing again and the heating … --- ## [Honda Limping with Check Engine Light (TDC Sensor Noise) and Battery Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-limping-with-check-engine-light-tdc-sensor-noise-and-battery-light/79739)
**Author:** [@busylizzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/busylizzy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-limping-with-check-engine-light-tdc-sensor-noise-and-battery-light/79739 "2013-06-04T22:17:58Z")
I have a 2001 Honda Civic with 190K miles. Usually runs fine. The other day it was torrential downpours as I'm driving on the highway. After about 100 miles of rainy driving, I lost the ability to accelerate. All accesso… --- ## [Could a short cause my bluetooth to not work properly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-short-cause-my-bluetooth-to-not-work-properly/79741)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-short-cause-my-bluetooth-to-not-work-properly/79741 "2013-06-04T22:02:30Z")
I have a 2013 Honda CRV with about 2800 miles on it. I recently brought it in for an oil change and to have a recall taken care of. The recall was to stop the gear shift from moving when the brake was not depressed. Whe… --- ## [2008 Equinox - trouble starting & stabilitrack warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-equinox-trouble-starting-stabilitrack-warning/79683)
**Author:** [@crj123082](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crj123082)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-equinox-trouble-starting-stabilitrack-warning/79683 "2013-06-04T21:55:00Z")
Recently I've been having some intermittent trouble starting my 2008 Chevy Equinox LS. The problem only occurs when I leave my daughter's daycare after dropping her off in the morning...so it's the second start of the d… --- ## [Looking for a good Savannah, GA, Prius mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-good-savannah-ga-prius-mechanic/79653)
**Author:** [@Roosters\_ride](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roosters_ride)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-good-savannah-ga-prius-mechanic/79653 "2013-06-04T20:20:11Z")
I just moved to Savannah, GA, from Atlanta. Only one shop, Quantum Mechanics, has ever serviced my 2004 Prius and they've done a fabulous job. Who can I trust in Savannah to keep my Prius running? --- ## [1987 924S won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-924s-wont-stay-running/79676)
**Author:** [@chevysleeps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chevysleeps)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-924s-wont-stay-running/79676 "2013-06-04T19:28:31Z")
My car sometimes runs like a dream and then abruptly will lose power, act like it's not getting fuel, not respond to the accelerator and sputter and buck. My mechanic has rebuilt the fuel pump, cleaned fuel filter, clea… --- ## [Low miles '06 Forester Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-miles-06-forester-gasket/79601)
**Author:** [@Earsong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Earsong)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-miles-06-forester-gasket/79601 "2013-06-04T19:07:43Z")
At 56,000+ miles on my 2006 Forester, I was horribly shocked to learn while having 60,000 maintenance done that my head gasket was leaking. Price quote, $2,800 inclusive of timing belt replacement. I have read some di… --- ## [Air conditioning question for a 2005 BMW 325i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-question-for-a-2005-bmw-325i/79596)
**Author:** [@tcm0205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcm0205)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-question-for-a-2005-bmw-325i/79596 "2013-06-04T19:04:24Z")
Last summer, my air conditioning was blowing hot air. I took it to the mechanic where they added refrigerant. It worked. Last week, it was blowing coolish warm air on the driver side and warm air on the passenger side… --- ## [Metallic noise front wheel (quiet when braking)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-noise-front-wheel-quiet-when-braking/79735)
**Author:** [@kilgoretrout](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilgoretrout)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-noise-front-wheel-quiet-when-braking/79735 "2013-06-04T18:30:49Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Civic with about 50K on it. I'm hearing a sporadic metallic noise from front left wheel. Noise goes away when braking. Any idea what it might be? Thanks, Justin --- ## [Bought a 93 Ford Taurus started having issues out of it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-93-ford-taurus-started-having-issues-out-of-it/79712)
**Author:** [@katie4jafra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katie4jafra)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-93-ford-taurus-started-having-issues-out-of-it/79712 "2013-06-04T18:21:27Z")
Well the seller said nothing was wrong with it...HA! It's a 93 ford taurus...started leaking antifreeze 2 days after I bought it. Took down the road to a mechanic he said it has a cracked head gasket, said would cost $… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1784) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1786)