# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1789 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1790 --- ## [Hot A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-a-c/79646)
**Author:** [@PapaJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-a-c/79646 "2013-05-31T07:07:45Z")
2004 Ford Escape air conditioner works GREAT when sitting idle. Air conditioner blows HOT air while driving. Seems like the faster I go or the more load on the engine the hotter it blows. Weird huh? --- ## [Keep the Old or buy new](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-the-old-or-buy-new/79527)
**Author:** [@Kathy\_in\_Texas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathy_in_Texas)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-the-old-or-buy-new/79527 "2013-05-31T06:32:36Z")
I have a 2002 Nissan Pathfinder and I love it. I bought it in 2006 and it has 156,000 miles on it. I am ready for something and here are the options. Buy another 2002 with low mileage for all the reasons you all know abo… --- ## [Air bag warning light on Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-warning-light-on-sonata/73439)
**Author:** [@kstueb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kstueb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-warning-light-on-sonata/73439 "2013-05-31T06:08:22Z")
My 2008 has the airbag warning light on - the dealer wants to replace the whole passenger seat bottom for $1600. They also say as long as the light is on no airbags will work. Is this true and do I have to just cough up … --- ## [Honda car alarm question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-car-alarm-question/79621)
**Author:** [@joegladstone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joegladstone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-car-alarm-question/79621 "2013-05-31T05:20:04Z")
We have an additional remote attached to the key of a 2007 Honda Accord for the alarm. When I press it, the green light is blinking which I believe means the battery of the remote is not dead, but the door is not lockin… --- ## [Selling Car - Expired Inspection or Rejection Sticker better?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-car-expired-inspection-or-rejection-sticker-better/79612)
**Author:** [@Sittin\_on\_the\_porch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sittin_on_the_porch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-car-expired-inspection-or-rejection-sticker-better/79612 "2013-05-31T05:01:48Z")
I’m strongly thinking of selling my Volvo. I drive it every day without any major problems but it needs work I can’t afford. The inspection sticker expires at the end of this month. I figure it will probably take me a we… --- ## [Honda Accord 2000 Transmission Gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2000-transmission-gone/79634)
**Author:** [@Sumi922](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sumi922)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2000-transmission-gone/79634 "2013-05-31T04:52:29Z")
Hi all! I have a question. I have a 2000 Honda and the transmission is GONE! I had it since college and for the last year it's just been sitting in my drive way as my husband swears, one of these days, he's going to fix… --- ## [Move or Sell My Chrysler Cirrus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/move-or-sell-my-chrysler-cirrus/79643)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/move-or-sell-my-chrysler-cirrus/79643 "2013-05-31T04:46:12Z")
I am the original owner of a 1999 Chrysler Cirrus Lxi with 52,000 miles and am about to make an 1,800 mile move. The car has never had any major issues and is still in great condition, but needs about $600 in general ma… --- ## [One more thing to check off of my bucket list](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-thing-to-check-off-of-my-bucket-list/79435)
**Author:** [@DrRocket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrRocket)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-thing-to-check-off-of-my-bucket-list/79435 "2013-05-31T04:38:57Z")
fulfilling a lifelong dream by attending the Indy 500 this weekend. I've been watching and following this race for a long time, and to actually go and watch life if really exciting. Anyone else here going? --- ## [2000 impala oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-impala-oil-leak/79633)
**Author:** [@mattfastlane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattfastlane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-impala-oil-leak/79633 "2013-05-31T03:54:03Z")
I have 2000 chevy impala with a 3800 series 2 engine with 170,000 miles on it. I have major oil leak which starts leaking when the car is running, i cannot see from the top and when i am underneath the car , I cannot se… --- ## [Pickup that won't run when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-that-wont-run-when-hot/79640)
**Author:** [@RABBIT\_HILL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RABBIT_HILL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pickup-that-wont-run-when-hot/79640 "2013-05-31T03:34:28Z")
1989 TK THAT WILL RUN OK UNTIL YOU TURN OFF THE SWITCH, THEN WON'T RUN AGAIN (WILL START)UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY COOLED. CAN TAKE OFF THE GAS FILTER AND BLOW OUT AND MOST OF THE TIME WILL START AND RUN, THAT IS UNTIL YOU … --- ## [Grease stains on side of car under door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-stains-on-side-of-car-under-door/79639)
**Author:** [@JimGabler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimGabler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-stains-on-side-of-car-under-door/79639 "2013-05-31T02:44:19Z")
We have had a 2007 Camry & now a 2007 BMW, both of which get grease stains on the area under both front doors. It is not on the door or anywhere else. Just in the 6 inch or so high area under each front door (both sides,… --- ## [High/Low beam headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-low-beam-headlights/78824)
**Author:** [@CurtisLow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CurtisLow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-low-beam-headlights/78824 "2013-05-31T02:32:19Z")
I recently replaced the bulbs for both Low and High beam headlights in my '99 Chevy Blazer. I used Sylvania Xtra Vision bulbs in the low beam and Sylvania Silverlight in the high beam. (The vehicle has composite lamps, … --- ## [2006 Honda Civic Engine Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-engine-problems/74500)
**Author:** [@bogie0678](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bogie0678)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-engine-problems/74500 "2013-05-30T23:34:58Z")
Hi. I am looking for some advice on whether to do engine repairs or purchase a new car. I purchased a 2006 Civic brand new along with the extended warranty that would cover the car for 100,000 miles. The car currently ha… --- ## [2010 Equinox Oil Consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-equinox-oil-consumption/78363)
**Author:** [@StuW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StuW)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-equinox-oil-consumption/78363 "2013-05-30T23:30:43Z")
I have a 2010 Equinox with about 52000 miles on it. At about 48,000 I took it in for the 50G maintenance. The car ran with a fluttery sound that I did not really notice until it was brought to my attention. Recently t… --- ## [Engine idle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idle-issues/79575)
**Author:** [@bmaher287](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmaher287)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idle-issues/79575 "2013-05-30T22:37:05Z")
Hey guys, I drive a 1999 Kia Sportage with 84,000 miles on it and recently the engine has been running rather odd. When I start the car, sometimes the engine will rev really high up to like 3000 rpm until I put it in rev… --- ## [Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch/79627)
**Author:** [@g-14classified](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g-14classified)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch/79627 "2013-05-30T22:34:37Z")
98 tracker with 5 speed manual transmission has new clutch pressure plate throwout bearing and shit cable. strictly mechanical clutch mechanism drive for about 30 minutes and clutch goes away and unable to shift gears. l… --- ## [MPG drop after LONG time in storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-drop-after-long-time-in-storage/79637)
**Author:** [@enchilladasrgood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enchilladasrgood)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-drop-after-long-time-in-storage/79637 "2013-05-30T21:39:12Z")
I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, and it was averaging around 20MPG until I went to BACK TO BACK deployments. It has been sitting for awhile, and now I am gettting about 12MPG. Where should I start? I used the fuel inj… --- ## [Can anyone tell me why this repair takes 3 days to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-why-this-repair-takes-3-days-to-fix/79613)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-why-this-repair-takes-3-days-to-fix/79613 "2013-05-30T21:25:58Z")
hello! I have an appointment to have air conditioner lines replaced on my 98 Tahoe. I have lines that are leaking and I have rear air but have decided to eliminate the rear air. I was told they could cap the lines for th… --- ## [Listened to 300 episodes...as Father/sons bonding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/listened-to-300-episodes-as-father-sons-bonding/78459)
**Author:** [@MattOKC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MattOKC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/listened-to-300-episodes-as-father-sons-bonding/78459 "2013-05-30T20:37:27Z")
I'm a dad who likes to road trip with my sons. A couple of years ago, I downloaded 300 episodes' worth of Car Talk and introduced my young boys to it. They loved it! Car Talk is what we listen to on road trips together. … --- ## [1998 Infiniti I30 Failing Exhaust System?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-infiniti-i30-failing-exhaust-system/79585)
**Author:** [@amyuw05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amyuw05)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-infiniti-i30-failing-exhaust-system/79585 "2013-05-30T20:22:37Z")
My beloved Infiniti I30 had a serious setback this weekend. I wanted to get your take on whether the exhaust system is to blame. I was told by the dealership shop that the entire exhaust system needed replacing for $2000… --- ## [Gas and diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-and-diesel/79628)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-and-diesel/79628 "2013-05-30T18:29:22Z")
I drove my 2007 Honda accord with diesel fuel for over 20 miles and i did it by accident, I asked my friend about it and he told that i shouldn't have done that. I only put 2 gallons cause i wasn't paying attention, shou… --- ## [Leak on "Main Bolt"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-on-main-bolt/79590)
**Author:** [@Jim2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-on-main-bolt/79590 "2013-05-30T18:03:04Z")
When I had my oil changed, I was told that a "Main Bolt" needed to be replaced because it was starting to leak oil. He said that there was a sealant of some type on it that was wearing away and that even though I see no… --- ## [\#1320: A Sticky Situation - '76 Dodge Truck that Won't Fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1320-a-sticky-situation-76-dodge-truck-that-wont-fire/79606)
**Author:** [@Rev\_Bob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rev_Bob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1320-a-sticky-situation-76-dodge-truck-that-wont-fire/79606 "2013-05-30T17:05:53Z")
Two words: Ballast resistor. --- ## [2003 Jeep Liberty Sport, Possible leak of something somewhere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-sport-possible-leak-of-something-somewhere/79488)
**Author:** [@TJQ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJQ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-sport-possible-leak-of-something-somewhere/79488 "2013-05-30T08:13:44Z")
I have a 2003 Jeep liberty sport with 175k on it. it has a misfire cylinder 2 code. i replaced the plugs and coil packs on all 6 cylinders, noid light test on wires, compression check in all cylinders, everything works s… --- ## [Damaged windshield - how to diagnose and replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-windshield-how-to-diagnose-and-replace/79524)
**Author:** [@Hammondae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hammondae)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-windshield-how-to-diagnose-and-replace/79524 "2013-05-30T07:16:57Z")
Hey guys, I recently bought a new Honda fit 2013. I love the car, but I think something hit the windshield about a week ago, and a few days ago a growing crack appeared. Sadly by the time I noticed it, it was too large t… --- ## [Eos new battery dying, does anyone know why](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eos-new-battery-dying-does-anyone-know-why/79623)
**Author:** [@Schrammer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schrammer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eos-new-battery-dying-does-anyone-know-why/79623 "2013-05-30T06:50:38Z")
Why is my new eos battery dying --- ## [96 honda civic road trip hell: three repairs in three states, still a mess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-honda-civic-road-trip-hell-three-repairs-in-three-states-still-a-mess/79619)
**Author:** [@mycomom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mycomom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-honda-civic-road-trip-hell-three-repairs-in-three-states-still-a-mess/79619 "2013-05-30T06:30:31Z")
My daughter and her dog recently drove from Kansas City to Oregon. Before she left, her car died unexpectedly and wouldn't start. She thought it was a battery issue and had it replaced in KC (that one I doubted). It h… --- ## [Why is my 2001 BMW 530I giving me a headache from heater fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-2001-bmw-530i-giving-me-a-headache-from-heater-fumes/79600)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-2001-bmw-530i-giving-me-a-headache-from-heater-fumes/79600 "2013-05-30T03:16:40Z")
I am getting pulses of a smell from the dashboard vents that smell like burning oil. If the windows are closed, you get a headache that accompanies the burning oil smell. My wife told me that the car smelled like someo… --- ## [Rear Differential](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-differential/79592)
**Author:** [@Patty\_Cakes\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patty_Cakes_Mom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-differential/79592 "2013-05-30T01:53:39Z")
My husband and I were driving home from visiting my in-laws over the weekend when we heard a noise. After pulling over twice and jacking my CR-V up, my husband realized that the third member was hot and kept binding up. … --- ## [Gas evaporation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-evaporation/79531)
**Author:** [@matteous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matteous)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-evaporation/79531 "2013-05-30T01:33:32Z")
Hi, I got a 2002 civic LX 4 door. I really enjoy the gas mileage on this CAR but recently I realized something that I would like to find out what is happening in the gas tank. While I was watching how fast the needle for… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1788) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1790)