# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1791 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1792 --- ## [Durango](https://community.cartalk.com/t/durango/79584)
**Author:** [@locke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/locke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/durango/79584 "2013-05-28T07:44:36Z")
I have a 2005 Durango and it just dies on me and when I shut it off it won't start. It turns over but nothing else, Just started today. Please help. Starter? Crank sensor? --- ## [Bread making at high altitudes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bread-making-at-high-altitudes/79523)
**Author:** [@Shoey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shoey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bread-making-at-high-altitudes/79523 "2013-05-28T06:54:23Z")
I've listened to Car Talk for 20+ years, but this is the first time I have been moved to write. On the show broadcast today, 5/25/13, in Boston, Tom & Ray took a question about baking in a bread machine from a guy who h… --- ## [Gas fumes in the cabin of my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-fumes-in-the-cabin-of-my-car/79580)
**Author:** [@Joints](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joints)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-fumes-in-the-cabin-of-my-car/79580 "2013-05-28T06:20:38Z")
I have a 1996 Volvo 960 station wagon which I love dearly. It's been a wonderful car, however something new has occurred that has me quite concerned. Whenever I turn on the heater, I smell gas fumes. This doesn't occu… --- ## [Ford f 150 doesnt start when every time gas tank is filled with gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f-150-doesnt-start-when-every-time-gas-tank-is-filled-with-gas/79526)
**Author:** [@chalt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chalt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f-150-doesnt-start-when-every-time-gas-tank-is-filled-with-gas/79526 "2013-05-28T05:49:32Z")
I have a 2010 ford f150. Every time I fill it up with gas it wont start upon the first try just turns over. Second time it sputters and then stalls. Third time it starts then runs and stalls. Fourth time it will start f… --- ## [Pre-owned range rover question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-owned-range-rover-question/79487)
**Author:** [@Aamert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aamert)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-owned-range-rover-question/79487 "2013-05-28T05:15:23Z")
I am looking to buy a 2006-2007 range rover to function as a family car as we are getting a new member of the family. I am seeing mileage between 78000 and 110000 and price range of $20k - $25k My question to you all is… --- ## [What do you think about Ford's EcoBoost problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-fords-ecoboost-problem/79392)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-fords-ecoboost-problem/79392 "2013-05-28T04:26:47Z")
Ford's EcoBoost runs rough, stalls, and doesn't get close to the mileage claimed. F-150 buyers paid $2400 more to "upgrade" to the EcoBoost, yet got those unpleasant surprises. And it's all EcoBoost engines, not just t… --- ## [Towing options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-options/79576)
**Author:** [@dodgerr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dodgerr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-options/79576 "2013-05-28T04:17:51Z")
I am trying to find information about an adapter for FWD cars that bolts on and works like a lock out hub on the front of a 4x4 truck. I have heard that it once existed and the company has since gone out of business. I… --- ## [Ford diesel 97 250 7.3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-diesel-97-250-7-3/79520)
**Author:** [@roadrenny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roadrenny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-diesel-97-250-7-3/79520 "2013-05-28T03:57:32Z")
Twice now this has happened to me and I'm concerned it will become worse if I don't fix it. Driving down the road my engine has disengaged. By this I mean the vehicle both times has been at 55 MPH, my foot on the throt… --- ## [Dead Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-audi/79496)
**Author:** [@RDunc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RDunc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-audi/79496 "2013-05-28T03:28:02Z")
I have a 2008 Audi A4. Today while at a stop light, suddenly, the 'check oil pressure' light came on. Immediately after the car died. I tried to restart to no avail. After pushing the car to a safer stop, I checked th… --- ## [RAV4 2010: Undercarriage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-2010-undercarriage/79548)
**Author:** [@Des](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Des)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-2010-undercarriage/79548 "2013-05-28T02:53:48Z")
This past Thursday I drove to a dance academy to pick up my three kids, and when I got there I parked my RAV4 head-in in front of a black wired fence on an off-street parking bay next to a construction site. When I left … --- ## [Olds Alero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-alero/79569)
**Author:** [@dubdub02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dubdub02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-alero/79569 "2013-05-28T02:25:43Z")
Ok, I am aware of the security system issues with Alero causing it to not start and have researched it quite a bit. What's happening for me is randomly my car will not start. It will run fine and all but just refuses to… --- ## [Are there any online classes for working on or knowing more about your car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-online-classes-for-working-on-or-knowing-more-about-your-car/79579)
**Author:** [@Nealit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nealit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-online-classes-for-working-on-or-knowing-more-about-your-car/79579 "2013-05-28T02:19:09Z")
I do have some basic knowledge from working on my VW beetle 20 years ago. But would like to know more. Am not to interested in enrolling in a university, but a tech school with a comprehensive car course would be cool.… --- ## [Wrx Transmission number 2 is gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrx-transmission-number-2-is-gone/79532)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrx-transmission-number-2-is-gone/79532 "2013-05-28T02:14:16Z")
About 2 months and 3000 miles ago the transmission in my 2007 Wrx wagon went forcing me to have to get a rebuilt transmission and installed by my mechanic. The total job set me back 3600 the transmission being 2400 of th… --- ## [Who Killed the Sealed Beam Headlamp?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-killed-the-sealed-beam-headlamp/79474)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-killed-the-sealed-beam-headlamp/79474 "2013-05-27T22:18:42Z")
I definitely prefer the sealed beam headlights over the modern halogens. Not because of the lighting as much as the plastic lenses they park the halogens behind.The sealed beam being glass never gets hazed over and even … --- ## ["New" Radiator Low on Coolant, Blown Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-radiator-low-on-coolant-blown-tire/79562)
**Author:** [@winggroove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winggroove)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-radiator-low-on-coolant-blown-tire/79562 "2013-05-27T21:10:10Z")
Hi all, I have a Hyundai Sonata 2006. About a month and a half ago, I got in an accident and had to have the very front of the car repaired (they replaced the radiator, a/c unit, hood and a few other smaller things). The… --- ## [How does this tire even hold air with a rim like that?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-this-tire-even-hold-air-with-a-rim-like-that/79564)
**Author:** [@98caddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98caddy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-this-tire-even-hold-air-with-a-rim-like-that/79564 "2013-05-27T18:48:37Z")
I parked next to a car that had both passenger side rims severely dented on the edge (like someone picked up the rim and hit the edge on a curb). I don't know how the tires could hold air with damage like that. \[imag… --- ## [Speedometer stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-stopped-working/79568)
**Author:** [@lady\_with\_the\_miracl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lady_with_the_miracl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-stopped-working/79568 "2013-05-27T16:31:37Z")
I have a 97 Chrysler Cirrus, and have been driving it for about 5 months. The other day, as I was driving, the speedometer stopped working. It did that one time before, but started back working. However, this time, it st… --- ## [Rusting rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusting-rims/79563)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusting-rims/79563 "2013-05-27T14:41:20Z")
I purchased a 2011 Toyota Rav 4 brand new less than a year and a half ago, and am now noticing that the rims are starting to rust. I live in New England but am careful to get the road salt off and the car is washed often… --- ## [Prius electronic system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-electronic-system/79535)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 9:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-electronic-system/79535 "2013-05-27T09:37:00Z")
I recently bought a 2011 Prius and was feeling so morally superior, I forgot to ask the salesman some questions. When I read the owner's manual, I became a bit concerned; warnings about cell phones next to the electroni… --- ## [What's a gal to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-gal-to-do/79254)
**Author:** [@LizNOLA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LizNOLA)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-gal-to-do/79254 "2013-05-27T07:55:52Z")
I have a problem... I have never purchased a car that was newer than 10 years old or cost more than $1500. But, I just retired a debt and got a good job. I am having problems finding the right car. Here are the paramet… --- ## [Arizona Emissions Testing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arizona-emissions-testing/79553)
**Author:** [@RwG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RwG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arizona-emissions-testing/79553 "2013-05-27T05:38:38Z")
How stringent is the AZ emissions inspections compared to NY ? Have a 12 year old car with over 100K miles. Live in NY and not too sure about this. --- ## [UV block for car windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uv-block-for-car-windows/79522)
**Author:** [@jobseeker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jobseeker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uv-block-for-car-windows/79522 "2013-05-27T05:36:09Z")
Is there something that I can self apply without too much skill? I drive all day and have bad sun damage on one side of my face at 30....and a strong family history of skin cancer. Most places I've called want $600 or so… --- ## [2006 Cobalt: Rough Idle when using the heater or A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cobalt-rough-idle-when-using-the-heater-or-a-c/79561)
**Author:** [@Jupenoire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jupenoire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cobalt-rough-idle-when-using-the-heater-or-a-c/79561 "2013-05-27T05:05:20Z")
Hi. I have a 2006 Chevy Cobalt 5 speed manual with 49k miles. For the last year the car idles rough at stop lights when the A/C or heater is turned on. The rough idling is not continuous but intermittent with the rpm… --- ## [Better to change the transmission or junk the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-change-the-transmission-or-junk-the-car/79533)
**Author:** [@its-still-a-honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/its-still-a-honda)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-change-the-transmission-or-junk-the-car/79533 "2013-05-27T04:52:07Z")
I have a 1997 honda accord EX with 191,000 miles, which I have had since 2007, with new egr valves and solenoid parts but still with the check engine light on. After replacing the egr valves and solenoid parts, the ligh… --- ## [Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise/79550)
**Author:** [@NSOD2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NSOD2002)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise/79550 "2013-05-27T04:51:29Z")
I have a 2009 KIA rondo with 64k miles. There is an unusual amount of noise coming from the front left side. At first I thought it may have been road noise. But the sound eventually became louder at higher speeds 60-70 m… --- ## [Coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak/79557)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak/79557 "2013-05-27T04:01:20Z")
have a 1999 jeep cherokee 4x4 four liter inline 6. have a coolant drip at bottom radiator hose change hose. but still drip.could water pump be leaking. and it running down on the bottom radiator hose. --- ## [Ignition wont stop turning the starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-wont-stop-turning-the-starter/79482)
**Author:** [@JMR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JMR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-wont-stop-turning-the-starter/79482 "2013-05-26T23:52:48Z")
I have 65" Pontiac Catalina, sometimes the ingnition does not stop spinning the starter motor, I think it is because the switch is not springing back to run position. If i turn the key back to off it stops but engine s… --- ## [Rough Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idling/79088)
**Author:** [@sonicstephyjo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonicstephyjo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idling/79088 "2013-05-26T23:13:30Z")
I have a 2006 Dodge Stratus with approximately 104,000 miles on it (most highway) and I'm at my wit's end trying to figure out my rough idling situation. When I was at stop light, I would notice a rougher than normal idl… --- ## [Maf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf/79552)
**Author:** [@mwkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwkarrick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf/79552 "2013-05-26T22:22:54Z")
1996 Ford Taurus 3.0L EFI DOHC 6cyl..when i start the car dies.if i unplug the maf the car runs find and when i plug it back in car dies..so i went to the junk yard to get one and it done same thing.. --- ## [1997 Saturn SL2 \*Hard Steering\*](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl2-hard-steering/79549)
**Author:** [@momma\_97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momma_97)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl2-hard-steering/79549 "2013-05-26T21:23:08Z")
I bought a 1997 Saturn SL2 and it's very hard to streer. Are these cars made this way or do I have a problem that needs to be fixed? I know some cars don't have power steering, but this cars steering is harder to steer t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1790) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1792)