# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1795 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1796 --- ## [Rubber Band Timing Belt Car or a tough truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-band-timing-belt-car-or-a-tough-truck/79376)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-band-timing-belt-car-or-a-tough-truck/79376 "2013-05-22T02:43:41Z")
My new girlfriend bought a 2001 honda civic about a year ago and it has 140k miles when she bought it, the car dealer that sold it to her said everything had been done to it and it was good for another 140k miles. Well … --- ## [Which Is The Better Car to Lease?.......Honda Fix or Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-the-better-car-to-lease-honda-fix-or-honda-civic/79377)
**Author:** [@karencandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karencandy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-the-better-car-to-lease-honda-fix-or-honda-civic/79377 "2013-05-22T02:22:22Z")
Hello all....I'd like your feedback on whether to lease a 2013 Honda Fit or a 2013 Honda Civic....I would prefer the Fit...but the sales person is trying to talk me into the Civic.... Also, any feedback on leasing....… --- ## [Dirty air filter '08 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dirty-air-filter-08-civic/79434)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dirty-air-filter-08-civic/79434 "2013-05-22T02:10:40Z")
Just finished replacing the air filter and the cabin air filter. Dirtiest I have ever seen. We got the car 2 yrs ago w/ 37K miles. Now has 66K miles. The old filters are Honda, so likely they are the originals (shame… --- ## [Random Limp Mode '97 Chrysler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-limp-mode-97-chrysler/79449)
**Author:** [@Dickensmum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dickensmum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-limp-mode-97-chrysler/79449 "2013-05-22T00:20:33Z")
1997 6 cylinder Chrysler Cirrus 162,000 miles My car will randomly and unpredictably go into limp mode. I suddenly find myself in second gear while my engine is revving at high speed (3000-5000 RPMs) in order to mainta… --- ## [1977 F150 Trans. Fluid Type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-f150-trans-fluid-type/78579)
**Author:** [@pshoremo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pshoremo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-f150-trans-fluid-type/78579 "2013-05-21T20:46:53Z")
Hi everyone, Instead of searching the internet and not finding a solid answer, I thought I would ask everyone here and see if I can get a solid answer. Does anyone know the trans. fluid type for my 1977 F150? It has 4x… --- ## [Odometer out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-out/79439)
**Author:** [@digitamer57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/digitamer57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-out/79439 "2013-05-21T20:33:13Z")
hi, i have a 1999 durango slt 5.2 and it has a major problem: the odometer is out. as most of you know the dash is mechanical and the odometer is digital. the only other lights that do not light are the 2wd/4wd light. … --- ## [1999 Miata 'Slow' Start Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-miata-slow-start-issue/79445)
**Author:** [@rosensl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rosensl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-miata-slow-start-issue/79445 "2013-05-21T20:23:43Z")
This is going to be a somewhat long post, but i want to detail everything that i have tried thus far. There was a hole in the rear plastic screen of the vinyl top, and had a really bad rain storm before i could get hom… --- ## [1997 Mercedes Benz Diesel Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-diesel-stalling/79446)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Madore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benjamin_Madore)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-mercedes-benz-diesel-stalling/79446 "2013-05-21T19:16:42Z")
I'm trying to figure out my Mother's 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 Diesel. It's the non-turbo version, automatic. She's having an occasional stalling problem. Sometimes cold, sometimes warm around town. Always when coming to … --- ## [Motorboating 245 Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorboating-245-volvo/79443)
**Author:** [@volweb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/volweb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorboating-245-volvo/79443 "2013-05-21T16:33:02Z")
I have a motorboating 1990 245 Volvo. When it gets into this motorboating the engine races and then drops and I can only go 20 mph jerking the entire time. The gas filter and gas pump have been replaced with no change i… --- ## [1988 chevy cavalier rs idleing and driving issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevy-cavalier-rs-idleing-and-driving-issues/79444)
**Author:** [@weliketodrivefast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weliketodrivefast)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevy-cavalier-rs-idleing-and-driving-issues/79444 "2013-05-21T09:17:26Z")
k so I recently bought this cavalier about a week ago its and 88 automatic trans with 1.8 4 cylinder I thing not that it matters much. I noticed the exhaust had a smaller pipe from the manifold and the rest was strung wi… --- ## [Will neon parts fit pt cruisers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-neon-parts-fit-pt-cruisers/79438)
**Author:** [@Pt\_rider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pt_rider)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-neon-parts-fit-pt-cruisers/79438 "2013-05-21T07:21:25Z")
Will 2003 neon brake parts fit 2006 pt cruiser? --- ## [Honda CRV MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-mpg/77535)
**Author:** [@eric\_e](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eric_e)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-mpg/77535 "2013-05-21T07:02:55Z")
When I bought my 2008 Honda CRV I was getting about 25mpg. Now I am only getting about 20mpg. I have the CRV serviced , tire rotation, oil changes on a regular basis. What can I do to help my mpg? --- ## [Weird power problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-power-problem/79440)
**Author:** [@Mitzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitzy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-power-problem/79440 "2013-05-21T06:57:20Z")
I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES. In December 2012, I drove to a friends house and when I turned the car off something happened. My automatic lock keychain (to open/ close doors and open the trunk) didn't work. I then … --- ## [Vibration in tranny @ 1500-1800 RPM, 2003 Toyota Tundra, 70k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-tranny-1500-1800-rpm-2003-toyota-tundra-70k/79441)
**Author:** [@boxowine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boxowine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-tranny-1500-1800-rpm-2003-toyota-tundra-70k/79441 "2013-05-21T06:22:14Z")
Short story - there's a noticeable vibration that occurs around the 1500 RMP mark in my 2003 Tundra. Its got less than 70k on it. Fluid is fine according to mechanic. Vibration seems to be getting worse. Shifts fine, I j… --- ## [2004 Kia Optima front wheel stud replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-front-wheel-stud-replacement/79318)
**Author:** [@dockrat100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dockrat100)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-front-wheel-stud-replacement/79318 "2013-05-21T06:16:41Z")
I broke a wheel stud on this vehicle, and it appears that the fine engineers at Kia expect you to replace the entire hub assembly. There is a thin sheet metal dust shield behind the studs, preventing them from being driv… --- ## [2001 Pontiac Montana head gasket or intake manifold gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-montana-head-gasket-or-intake-manifold-gasket/79114)
**Author:** [@dockrat100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dockrat100)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-montana-head-gasket-or-intake-manifold-gasket/79114 "2013-05-21T06:13:43Z")
I have a 2001 Pontiac Montana that was overheating. It was low on coolant, and using coolant. I took it to a mechanic who checked it out and found exhaust gases in the coolant. He initially told me that it was a bad hea… --- ## [My 97 Subaru "pukes oil"!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-97-subaru-pukes-oil/79325)
**Author:** [@VegetableNerd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VegetableNerd)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-97-subaru-pukes-oil/79325 "2013-05-21T06:05:46Z")
The mechanics words, not mine, even! My 97 Subaru Outback has 161000 on the odometer, a new radiator, new timing belt, and new water pump (less than a year old). The engine is in good condition. They said it idles out li… --- ## [95 Mitsubishi Expo - mechanic unable to fix check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-mitsubishi-expo-mechanic-unable-to-fix-check-engine-light/79283)
**Author:** [@Elizstuart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizstuart)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-mitsubishi-expo-mechanic-unable-to-fix-check-engine-light/79283 "2013-05-21T05:53:49Z")
Hi! I've owned my beloved 95 Mitsubishi Expo since 2004 - and in all that time the check engine light has been on most of the time (except when the battery's been unplugged and it goes off temporarily). In California,… --- ## [Cruise control disengages when road is bumpy or weather/engine is hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-disengages-when-road-is-bumpy-or-weather-engine-is-hot/79368)
**Author:** [@Florin-Andrei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Florin-Andrei)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-disengages-when-road-is-bumpy-or-weather-engine-is-hot/79368 "2013-05-21T05:32:37Z")
2002 Honda Civic LX Around 1 or 2 years ago, cruise control has started acting strangely. If weather or the engine are cold, and the road is smooth, then it works fine. However, in hot weather, or if the engine is hot,… --- ## [2008 Chevy Aveo ac problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-aveo-ac-problems/79351)
**Author:** [@dockrat100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dockrat100)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-aveo-ac-problems/79351 "2013-05-21T05:07:43Z")
Mother in law's 2008 Chevy Aveo had the ac stop working. I put gauges on the vehicle, and it was low on freon. I recharged the system, and the ac now works. Problem is, the fan under the hood cycles on and off. On every … --- ## [Supercharger failed, eaton M54 on mini cooper froze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supercharger-failed-eaton-m54-on-mini-cooper-froze/79240)
**Author:** [@sentiens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sentiens)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supercharger-failed-eaton-m54-on-mini-cooper-froze/79240 "2013-05-21T04:43:55Z")
At 125K mi I replaced my original supercharger on my 2003 Mini Cooper S with a rebuilt unit. The rebuild didn't last a year. The nose / snout bearing seems to have froze. The most likely cause would be that it ran dry an… --- ## [Need help with 09 Subaru Legacy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-09-subaru-legacy/79418)
**Author:** [@MWessy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MWessy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-09-subaru-legacy/79418 "2013-05-21T04:41:18Z")
The AWD, ABS, AT OIL TEMP, and TRACTION CONTROL lights our on the AT OIL TEMP light and AWD lights flash. All these lights are on at the same time. Was told that the TCU was bad and I replaced it and nothing changed any … --- ## [2006 MAZDA3 Sounds like a clown car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda3-sounds-like-a-clown-car/79436)
**Author:** [@lamazda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lamazda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda3-sounds-like-a-clown-car/79436 "2013-05-21T04:28:49Z")
My front driver's side tire squeaks like an old mattress when I drive, especially over any bumps or when turning. Could this be caused by a cracked wheel rim? I got new tires and had them rotated/balanced about 3 months … --- ## [Looking at a 2000 Camry Solara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-2000-camry-solara/79326)
**Author:** [@Stratman67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stratman67)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-2000-camry-solara/79326 "2013-05-21T03:54:03Z")
Well, the decision has been made to get rid of the 2002 Saturn SL. I bought it in '07 with 75,000 miles on it and it's been nothing but problems from the word go. It's been through two clutches, one flywheel, four tie ro… --- ## [Check engine light comes on with different codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-comes-on-with-different-codes/79422)
**Author:** [@jamgramet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamgramet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-comes-on-with-different-codes/79422 "2013-05-21T03:30:26Z")
My trusty old Sport Trac has over 100k miles now and over the last year or so, the check engine light keeps coming on with bogus error codes. After reset, it will soon come on again with a different error code. Ever hear… --- ## [Carbureted 1974 Dodge Tioga RV dies while idling and put into drive or reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbureted-1974-dodge-tioga-rv-dies-while-idling-and-put-into-drive-or-reverse/79404)
**Author:** [@MFarmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MFarmer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbureted-1974-dodge-tioga-rv-dies-while-idling-and-put-into-drive-or-reverse/79404 "2013-05-21T03:17:46Z")
So I have no idea what I'm doing. You know that yellow plastic thing that opens up the - I don't know what it is - the choke or throttle plate, and the adjusting screw that hits that little yellow plastic thing? The yell… --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/79433)
**Author:** [@res](https://community.cartalk.com/u/res)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/79433 "2013-05-21T02:55:32Z")
i have a 2001 ford taurus. just changed the engine with a used engine has 130k, did tuneup changing all spark plugs, wires and distributor cap. also changed the 02 sensor upstream. and the check engine light remains … --- ## [Repeated Heater Core Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeated-heater-core-replacement/79424)
**Author:** [@Lefe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lefe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeated-heater-core-replacement/79424 "2013-05-21T02:04:57Z")
I have a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe . Since January 2013 I have had the heater core replaced 3 times. The repair shop has done the last 2 at no charge to me. The dealership ran a diagnostic and could find no reason for the… --- ## [Toyota Tacoma 2002 - check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-2002-check-engine-light/79427)
**Author:** [@lyrehc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lyrehc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-2002-check-engine-light/79427 "2013-05-21T01:58:03Z")
had muffler replaced and check engine light came back on. now it is catalytic converter and will cost an additional $3,000 any ideas??? needs to pass MA inspection. --- ## [Gas question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-question/79429)
**Author:** [@Stratman67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stratman67)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-question/79429 "2013-05-21T01:10:36Z")
Ok... As some of you are aware, my dad (with very sincere intentions) is trying to get me into his old Caravan that has sat for a couple years. Well, he managed to get it started with the 2 year old gas that's in the tan… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1794) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1796)