# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1792 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1793 --- ## [Throw out bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throw-out-bearing/79541)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Viper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Uncle_Viper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throw-out-bearing/79541 "2013-05-26T21:16:45Z")
Hi. I have a 95 Dodge Dakota SLT with a manual transmission. When I press the clutch, it loudly squeals. It makes no noise when my foot is off the clutch either in gear or neutral. I made sure the master cylinder was… --- ## [Car at bodyshop for month, now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-at-bodyshop-for-month-now-wont-start/79547)
**Author:** [@hwashin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwashin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-at-bodyshop-for-month-now-wont-start/79547 "2013-05-26T20:57:26Z")
Hello, I was rearended about a month ago in Colorado. After driving around for about a week, I took it to a bodyshop. The car ended up staying at the shop for over a month because the person at fault was not talking… --- ## [Car insurance in France for American tourist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-in-france-for-american-tourist/77468)
**Author:** [@brownjeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brownjeff)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-in-france-for-american-tourist/77468 "2013-05-26T20:55:17Z")
Is there a way for an American citizen (living in the US but visiting France) to purchase a 25 year old car in France and get the vehicle insured long enough to get it to a port for export to the US? I've had no luck wi… --- ## [Transmission noise on a 1995 jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-noise-on-a-1995-jeep-cherokee/79551)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-noise-on-a-1995-jeep-cherokee/79551 "2013-05-26T20:53:30Z")
Hello, I have a 1995 jeep Cherokee country that has 130k miles. I have notice that when I shift from park to drive, park to reverse, drive to reverse or vice versa It makes this thud noise after placing it in gear. Is th… --- ## [2005 Silverado fuel pump replaced at 50k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-silverado-fuel-pump-replaced-at-50k/79460)
**Author:** [@HiLow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HiLow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-silverado-fuel-pump-replaced-at-50k/79460 "2013-05-26T20:20:39Z")
Had my 50k scheduled maintenance done about 400mi. ago and two days ago the "check engine" light came on. Figured I did not tighten the gas cap and would keep an eye on things. The next morning when I started the truck… --- ## [Rust caused by dust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-caused-by-dust/79059)
**Author:** [@baron98445](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baron98445)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-caused-by-dust/79059 "2013-05-26T19:53:23Z")
I bought a small block chevy which the heads, block and oil pan were all painted the same color. Also came with a chrome water pump, alternator and miscellaneous. chrome brackets. Now these details were not a sell point… --- ## [2008 Honda Civic Hybrid - Check Engine Light After Flashing Drive Indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-hybrid-check-engine-light-after-flashing-drive-indicator/79542)
**Author:** [@PSUGirl79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PSUGirl79)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-hybrid-check-engine-light-after-flashing-drive-indicator/79542 "2013-05-26T19:52:44Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid with 95,000 miles. Today I drove to the top of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park (this is at about 11,500 feet). At the top I was attempting to parallel park and the tro… --- ## [Sounds like Ford is leaving Australia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-ford-is-leaving-australia/79495)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-ford-is-leaving-australia/79495 "2013-05-26T19:40:01Z")
I suppose everyone else knew but I just saw that they will be shutting down both plants in Autralia by 2016. I didn't know they still made the Falcon over there and what looks like a Falcon Ranchero like they used to ha… --- ## [1999 jetta stick shift will not go into reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-jetta-stick-shift-will-not-go-into-reverse/79545)
**Author:** [@eilliw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eilliw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-jetta-stick-shift-will-not-go-into-reverse/79545 "2013-05-26T18:10:43Z")
My 14 year old Jetta, 119,000 mile will manually o into reverse ,but will not allow me to reverse the car? Help. Could this be a clutch problem, or transmission. How much will either cost? Is it worth repairing it, or pu… --- ## [Window Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-noise/79544)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-noise/79544 "2013-05-26T15:31:30Z")
Have an 05 Camry that makes some noises while rolling up the window. It's rubbing against the weatherstripping that I'm assuming must be dried out. Thought about putting some lithium grease on it but I believe that will … --- ## [The idle stays up when shifting gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-idle-stays-up-when-shifting-gears/79517)
**Author:** [@momma\_97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momma_97)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 8:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-idle-stays-up-when-shifting-gears/79517 "2013-05-26T08:43:53Z")
I just bought a 1997 Saturn SL2 5 speed it runs great but when shifting gears the RPM stays high while changing the gears. The man who sold it to us said it's done this ever since he's had it (2yrs) and it also burns oi… --- ## [Car shut off while driving and wont start again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shut-off-while-driving-and-wont-start-again/79539)
**Author:** [@tylermardyla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tylermardyla)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shut-off-while-driving-and-wont-start-again/79539 "2013-05-26T08:21:23Z")
I was driving the other day and my car just shut off when turning a corner. I thought it might have been out of gas so I put gas in it and it started for a min but when I put it in drive it died and hasn't started again … --- ## [Tire: Triple Tred vs Defender](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-triple-tred-vs-defender/79437)
**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-triple-tred-vs-defender/79437 "2013-05-26T07:04:40Z")
I've been researching tires for a while for my Jeep Compass, and have narrowed down the choices to the Michelin Defender or Goodyear Assurance Triple Tred All Season. Wet weather traction is of primary concern (the Comp… --- ## [Ceramic brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ceramic-brake-pads/79510)
**Author:** [@phubert28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phubert28)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ceramic-brake-pads/79510 "2013-05-26T06:45:29Z")
A recent Car Talk column mentioned advantages to ceramic brake pads. So, when I took my wife's '92 Accord EX in for routine service I asked about them. Service knew nothing and referred me to Parts. The Parts guy sai… --- ## [86 Chevy Silverado Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-chevy-silverado-headlights/79537)
**Author:** [@McCoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McCoy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-chevy-silverado-headlights/79537 "2013-05-26T06:01:26Z")
We have an 86 Chevy Silverado C10, all of the lights work on the truck except the headlights. We have replaced the switch, it has new head lamps. We hear that there is no fuse for these lights, that there is a circuit … --- ## [Crashed car :( How much will it be approx. to fix it?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crashed-car-how-much-will-it-be-approx-to-fix-it/79417)
**Author:** [@Sunshineloveee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunshineloveee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crashed-car-how-much-will-it-be-approx-to-fix-it/79417 "2013-05-26T05:25:18Z")
My husband just recently bought me a 2012 Nissan Versa 1.8 S Hatchback for a mothers day gift. He works nights so he came home we had stuff to get done out of town so we left right away , came home later on in the aftern… --- ## [Ticking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise/79536)
**Author:** [@erl76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erl76)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise/79536 "2013-05-26T04:42:43Z")
Got a 2002 Chevy Tracker, 165K miles, automatic trans. Twice this week, I've noticed a ticking noise when I turn off the car after driving a while. It sounds like a loud clock: tick, tick, tick, tick at a pretty fast pac… --- ## [Water in door of Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-door-of-nissan-altima/79521)
**Author:** [@Gerrie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerrie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-door-of-nissan-altima/79521 "2013-05-26T04:18:58Z")
I have water inside the passenger door of my 2011 Nissan Altima. I can hear it sloshing whenever I make a turn, start, or stop. I'm concerned that this will rust out the door. How can I get it out of there? --- ## [Carivan won't start after several repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carivan-wont-start-after-several-repairs/79529)
**Author:** [@BJG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BJG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carivan-wont-start-after-several-repairs/79529 "2013-05-26T04:10:42Z")
Help! I have a 2000 dodge carivan that has 290,000 miles on it. I don't want to put a lot of money into it. Just recently I put in anew alternator, then had some work done on the exhaust. Immediately afterward, … --- ## [Dodge Caravan Transmission Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-caravan-transmission-trouble/79530)
**Author:** [@Timmys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Timmys)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-caravan-transmission-trouble/79530 "2013-05-26T02:48:31Z")
My van went from drive to 3rd gear while i was driving. and now its stuck in 3rd gear. its a 98 dodge caravan. i checked the transmision fluid it was full. how do i fix it? --- ## [Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester/77273)
**Author:** [@Emjay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emjay)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester/77273 "2013-05-26T02:28:35Z")
Hi, Am considering getting a new Subaru Forester, and am debating on whether or not to get the 2013, or wait until the next generation 2014 comes out. I believe it will be out in late March......which isn't too far aw… --- ## [2002 forester auto cannot put in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-forester-auto-cannot-put-in-gear/79423)
**Author:** [@wp1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wp1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-forester-auto-cannot-put-in-gear/79423 "2013-05-25T23:17:09Z")
Hi, I have a 2002 Foreter S automatic for one year. It was running fine all the time. However, a few month ago, one day when I put in Drive gear, nothing happen. The reverse gear was ok. After restarting, shift back and … --- ## [Dog Smell in Car from Martha Stewart Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-smell-in-car-from-martha-stewart-show/78211)
**Author:** [@Caren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-smell-in-car-from-martha-stewart-show/78211 "2013-05-25T22:31:06Z")
Activated charcoal is great at removing odors. You can get it at pet stores. Just pour into a shallow pan or a cat litter box and let it sit for a day or two. You may need to do it again with fresh charcoal. Also, you… --- ## [Heating rusted rotor to remove it -- Show #1318](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-rusted-rotor-to-remove-it-show-1318/79136)
**Author:** [@figment](https://community.cartalk.com/u/figment)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-rusted-rotor-to-remove-it-show-1318/79136 "2013-05-25T22:22:09Z")
I a quite disappointed in your misunderstanding of the physics associated with thermal expansion. You must have misunderstood, or forgotten, the science that you studied at MIT. When heating a metal ring the inside dia… --- ## [Cures For Interstate Ennui](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cures-for-interstate-ennui/79505)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cures-for-interstate-ennui/79505 "2013-05-25T21:50:16Z")
Ah, Memorial Day Weekend. . . the unofficial start of summer. Heading to the beach? Driving to see family? Driving to avoid family? Yeah, you and 313 million of your fellow Americans. \[Traffic jam\]Flickr photo by bu… --- ## [Hole in plastic material in door panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-plastic-material-in-door-panel/79511)
**Author:** [@Lunchbox8188](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lunchbox8188)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-plastic-material-in-door-panel/79511 "2013-05-25T21:31:35Z")
I was removing my door panel to try to get some dents out of my door and I accidentally punched a small hole in the plastic material inside about the size of a dime. I put a piece of duct tape on both sides, but I am won… --- ## [Plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plugs/79518)
**Author:** [@zooka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zooka)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plugs/79518 "2013-05-25T20:19:27Z")
why change plugs when it runs fine? --- ## [Demon-possessed gas gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/demon-possessed-gas-gauge/79519)
**Author:** [@syoder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/syoder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/demon-possessed-gas-gauge/79519 "2013-05-25T20:03:24Z")
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Gas gauge indicator arm swings wildly beyond normal arc of travel and lies on one side or the other of the E & F labels in a seemingly random fashion. Some days, the indicator restrains it… --- ## [A/C stops blowing and makes whistling noise on highway?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-stops-blowing-and-makes-whistling-noise-on-highway/79508)
**Author:** [@bhraki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bhraki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-stops-blowing-and-makes-whistling-noise-on-highway/79508 "2013-05-25T17:04:05Z")
I am having trouble with my Chevrolet Aveo 2009 A/C. After driving for a while on the highway, the A/C stops blowing much air at low fan and when I increase the fan speed, it blows more air while making a whistling noise… --- ## [Car sputting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sputting/79463)
**Author:** [@mwkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwkarrick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sputting/79463 "2013-05-25T16:27:17Z")
1996 Ford Taurus 3.0L EFI DOHC 6cyl......everytime i try to start the car it want start less i puss on the gas padle...then its start to sputter realy bad then dies..i put new spark plugs in and new spark plug wires..i d… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1791) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1793)