# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1786 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1787 --- ## [Does a 2005 New Jetta 2.5 have a timing belt or timing chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-2005-new-jetta-2-5-have-a-timing-belt-or-timing-chain/77217)
**Author:** [@Profe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Profe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-2005-new-jetta-2-5-have-a-timing-belt-or-timing-chain/77217 "2013-06-04T18:15:13Z")
Hi, my new mechanic told me I need to change the timing belt of my 2005 Jetta 2.5 with 112,000 miles. When I called to other places to compare prices one VW dealership told me my car had a timing chain while another deal… --- ## [Car shifts hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shifts-hard/79736)
**Author:** [@mwkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwkarrick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shifts-hard/79736 "2013-06-04T17:48:25Z")
i have a 1996 Ford Taurus 3.0L EFI DOHC 6cyl.when i drive the car shifts hard out of first gear..i change the transmission fluid so far.. --- ## [Storing a 1968 Caddy De Ville in Minnesota for winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-a-1968-caddy-de-ville-in-minnesota-for-winter/79728)
**Author:** [@Leighanne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leighanne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-a-1968-caddy-de-ville-in-minnesota-for-winter/79728 "2013-06-04T17:42:24Z")
My husband inherited a 1968 Caddy with a landau top which has lived its entire life garaged, polished, and pampered. It's spent the last 15 years in a heated garage in Alaska, and it needs to be repatriated to Californi… --- ## [2006 VW Jetta Mystery Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-vw-jetta-mystery-misfire/77844)
**Author:** [@MartinFierro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartinFierro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-vw-jetta-mystery-misfire/77844 "2013-06-04T17:08:37Z")
I have a 2006 Jetta with a 5 speed manual transmission and 35,000 miles. The engine randomly misfires causing it to stutter or stammer. The check engine light is on and has been for several weeks. Occasionally the check … --- ## [6-speed dsg automatic transmission service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-speed-dsg-automatic-transmission-service/78330)
**Author:** [@LVINTHR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LVINTHR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-speed-dsg-automatic-transmission-service/78330 "2013-06-04T17:05:49Z")
The VW Owners Manual for my 2009 VW TDI Jetta indicates that the automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed every 40,000 miles. However my independent mechanic's "after market" maintenance manuals say tha… --- ## [2003 Ford Escape V6 Needs Experts Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-v6-needs-experts-advice/79727)
**Author:** [@Struggler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Struggler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-v6-needs-experts-advice/79727 "2013-06-04T14:59:48Z")
So . . . my car runs fine almost all the time and I love it. But every couple of weeks when I start her up she won't hold a steady idle. Unless I hold my foot on the accelerator pedal she dies right out. I have had to li… --- ## [Round small mirror to enhance rear view of the blind spot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/round-small-mirror-to-enhance-rear-view-of-the-blind-spot/79674)
**Author:** [@seena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seena)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/round-small-mirror-to-enhance-rear-view-of-the-blind-spot/79674 "2013-06-04T14:34:21Z")
Do you think it will help me to enhance the rear view of the blind spot if I install it on the existing outside rear view mirror. Ramanatha srinivasan --- ## [92 honda accord..no turn signals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-honda-accord-no-turn-signals/79731)
**Author:** [@92honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/92honda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-honda-accord-no-turn-signals/79731 "2013-06-04T14:24:07Z")
How frustrating!I've replaced the turn signal switch,bulbs and relay fuse.Hazards work and everything else,just no signals.What am I missing?? Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [How to find new cars that are truly sold at dealer cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-new-cars-that-are-truly-sold-at-dealer-cost/79690)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 8:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-new-cars-that-are-truly-sold-at-dealer-cost/79690 "2013-06-04T08:33:20Z")
Every so often, a car dealer must genuinely sell some new cars at dealer cost (or even below cost) just to get rid of them. The sales staff won't say, but some new cars can be negotiated down to rock-bottom cost in orde… --- ## [My car was taken by my ex](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-was-taken-by-my-ex/79678)
**Author:** [@Nejnej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nejnej)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-was-taken-by-my-ex/79678 "2013-06-04T06:51:38Z")
long story short... 8 year realationship ended mutually... She kept the car we already paid off i keep the unpaid car nd continued making payments tags are under her name car loan under both... 9 months later 1,000.00 le… --- ## [Brake Master Cylinder; or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-master-cylinder-or-not/79710)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-master-cylinder-or-not/79710 "2013-06-04T06:47:08Z")
We have a 2005 Toyota Camry, had it since 30K miles/2008, now has 94K miles. Since we have owned it, the brake pedal feel has not been great, kind of mushy. It is the way this generation Camry's are. It gets driven mostl… --- ## [Chop Top Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chop-top-volvo/79555)
**Author:** [@fenderbanez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fenderbanez)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chop-top-volvo/79555 "2013-06-04T06:20:17Z")
I'm dying to see a picture of the Chop Top Volvo from today's show. Any chance we can see a picture? --- ## [AC clutch stops engaging in hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-stops-engaging-in-hot-weather/79723)
**Author:** [@manakiki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manakiki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-stops-engaging-in-hot-weather/79723 "2013-06-04T06:19:28Z")
2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0L, in Palo Alto, CA. My air conditioner clutch stops engaging after driving in hot weather. In hot weather (\>80 degrees), when I first turn on the AC it blows nice and cold for up to 30 … --- ## [Do Americans still love cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-americans-still-love-cars/79681)
**Author:** [@sprat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sprat)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-americans-still-love-cars/79681 "2013-06-04T05:39:40Z")
Hi there I'm Tom. Although I was born in Europe and still live there, I'm a regular Car Talk listener. First heard Tom&Ray almost 6 years back. Got so much into it, I never missed a single episode since 2008! Now, c… --- ## [Whats this noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-noise/79650)
**Author:** [@Doonan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doonan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-noise/79650 "2013-06-04T04:49:36Z")
I have a '96 mazda protoge and i have an odd noise at 27-2800 rpms. Its like a metalic rattle( for lack of a better description). Its a manual trans and if you rev up to say 3200 quickly then shift its almost unnoticed, … --- ## [Car Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problem/79717)
**Author:** [@DAB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problem/79717 "2013-06-04T04:18:33Z")
My Keyless remote control is "DEAD" however my system is somehow engaged. In order to start my 99 Subaru Forester I need to reach under my dash and hold in the emergency override button. Car starts fine every time. Is i… --- ## [A car update, an apology and good news/badnews](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-update-an-apology-and-good-news-badnews/79670)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-update-an-apology-and-good-news-badnews/79670 "2013-06-04T02:57:47Z")
Well first off I must say thanks for all of the help here with my questions, We ended up buying her........ are you ready....... A prius. Yes a prius. A civic was the first choice and we just about pulled the trigger on… --- ## [Rental Car Reports](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-reports/79664)
**Author:** [@DrRocket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrRocket)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-reports/79664 "2013-06-04T01:03:51Z")
I thought it might be interesting if we had a thread to give everyone our impressions of cars we've rented. If you rent a car, and want to talk about it, search for this thread and add on. I'll get it started with a re… --- ## [1998 Mitsubishi Montero XLS electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mitsubishi-montero-xls-electrical-issues/79725)
**Author:** [@Arobot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arobot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mitsubishi-montero-xls-electrical-issues/79725 "2013-06-04T00:16:05Z")
Hello Experts, I am experiencing a mystery I hope you can help me solve. This is the first time I have experienced any problems with the electrical system. A few days ago, after 1 day of being parked, my car wouldn't tur… --- ## [Tips for a first time car buyer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-a-first-time-car-buyer/79713)
**Author:** [@SharkGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharkGirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-a-first-time-car-buyer/79713 "2013-06-03T23:47:08Z")
My current car, a 94 Honda accord, is on it's last leg, so I am considering purchasing a new car within the next few months. I have had my eye on a ford escape, but I heard terrible things about the transmission slipping… --- ## [2002 Honda Civic LX, 4-cyl, 1.7 L. Is it an "interference engine" or not? Conflicting info online](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-lx-4-cyl-1-7-l-is-it-an-interference-engine-or-not-conflicting-info-online/79226)
**Author:** [@Florin-Andrei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Florin-Andrei)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-lx-4-cyl-1-7-l-is-it-an-interference-engine-or-not-conflicting-info-online/79226 "2013-06-03T22:43:52Z")
Some people say it is "technically" an interference engine, but the pistons are carved in such a way that they can't actually hit the valves. If the pistons can actually hit the valves, I will have to change the timing… --- ## [Saturn VUE 2003 V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-2003-v6/79719)
**Author:** [@igiveup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/igiveup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-vue-2003-v6/79719 "2013-06-03T22:36:05Z")
Tried to remove top of oil filter canister to replace the filter element and the whole thing became unscrewed It unscrews one turn and bumps to something and i wont force it any further . I tried to turn clockwise , … --- ## [2001 Dodge Dakota Poor Gas Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-poor-gas-mileage/79567)
**Author:** [@zerolikesice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zerolikesice)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-poor-gas-mileage/79567 "2013-06-03T21:52:34Z")
I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota 4x4, 3.9L V6. It has ~110,000 miles on it and, up until recently, was running strong. The past few months I've seen a drastic drop-off in gas mileage. I used to get 275-300 miles off of 16 gall… --- ## [2010 Prius roof leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-prius-roof-leak/79714)
**Author:** [@JSE128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JSE128)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-prius-roof-leak/79714 "2013-06-03T20:59:31Z")
I have a 2010 Prius. After a heavy rain, sometimes but not always, water will drip from the front driver pillar and more recently from the roof immediately adjacent to the sunglasses holder. This happens usually after … --- ## [Blazer no A/C Heater fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blazer-no-a-c-heater-fan/79715)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blazer-no-a-c-heater-fan/79715 "2013-06-03T20:25:49Z")
Around 8 months ago my blower fan started intermittently blowing and eventually quit. The chain shop near my house told me no question it was the blower motor gone bad. Last night I replaced the blower motor (pretty chea… --- ## [Wobbly noise after tire rotation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbly-noise-after-tire-rotation/79630)
**Author:** [@kjp320](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kjp320)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbly-noise-after-tire-rotation/79630 "2013-06-03T19:39:27Z")
Hi! I just took my 2001 Honda Accord in for an oil change and tire rotation yesterday. When I left the shop, I noticed a wobbly noise coming from the front when I was driving on the highway (40 MPH+). There is no vibrati… --- ## [Power steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-issue/79693)
**Author:** [@Oliverin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oliverin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-issue/79693 "2013-06-03T19:33:52Z")
A little over 18 months ago I noticed that my steering wheel seems to catch when I am making a slight turn such as on and off a freeway. It doesn't have the same issue when I am making hard right/left turns. I didn't w… --- ## [2004 Elantra Vibration in lowest gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-elantra-vibration-in-lowest-gears/79514)
**Author:** [@Pat\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat_1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-elantra-vibration-in-lowest-gears/79514 "2013-06-03T19:33:04Z")
Just had all the engine mounts replaced in our 2004 Hyundai Elantra with 115,000 miles. Something new has emerged: When stopped with the engine running, there is a loud vibration in Drive, Reverse and Park, but not in … --- ## [Carburetor Suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-suggestions/79582)
**Author:** [@George5060](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George5060)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-suggestions/79582 "2013-06-03T19:12:21Z")
I have a 1971 Mach 1, 351 C engine, Looking to downsize the carb. Currently there is a Holley 4781 850 CFM and an electric fuel pump in the trunk. I am going to put the stock fuel pump back in. Any suggestions for the Mo… --- ## [Is Cruze as good as it gets?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-cruze-as-good-as-it-gets/79677)
**Author:** [@psgrenier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psgrenier)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-cruze-as-good-as-it-gets/79677 "2013-06-03T18:55:54Z")
I've tried the Cartalk carfinder tool, the one that lets you give various weights to different factors, like fuel economy, quietness, space for storage, acceleration, safety, etc. And I find that no matter how I balance… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1785) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1787)