# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1797 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1798 --- ## [O2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor/79393)
**Author:** [@Barmanini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barmanini)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor/79393 "2013-05-19T04:50:58Z")
I drive a 1997 toyota camry. The check engine light has been coming on. According to my mechanic it is because of a bad o2 sensor. I have replaced the sensor 4 times. The check engine light just comes on a few days later… --- ## [RPM's and a thermastat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-and-a-thermastat/79391)
**Author:** [@pandab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pandab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-and-a-thermastat/79391 "2013-05-19T00:04:22Z")
99 ford taurus 232000 miles. Great car I keep it fairly well maintained or my mechanic does actually. The thermostat was faulty and while in a long idle it shot all the way to HOT. The car did not over heat. the ther… --- ## [Power window oh no](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-oh-no/76789)
**Author:** [@ecnar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ecnar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-oh-no/76789 "2013-05-18T23:38:33Z")
I have a2003 GMC Sierra with 146,000 miles. Yesterday morning when I lowered the driver side window, I heard a loud pop. After which the window would not go up when I pulled on the up button. However, when I pushed the D… --- ## [Repair or scrap - 1998 Nissan Maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-scrap-1998-nissan-maxima/79384)
**Author:** [@tonymaxima](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonymaxima)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-scrap-1998-nissan-maxima/79384 "2013-05-18T23:33:32Z")
My heart is broken. I have a 1998 Nissan Maxima. Not a problem with the car. back in 2002 someone ran into my car and I had to have the front end repaired. In 2005 I had to have the front end rebuilt as the rods were not… --- ## [Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/79390)
**Author:** [@Gsb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gsb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/79390 "2013-05-18T22:51:17Z")
My daughter has a 2009 Honda crv-exl. A tire of hers got blown out from a tractor trailer driving in front of her on the highway and throwing a tire her way. Now the tire store says she needs to replace ALL FOUR of her… --- ## [2003 Nissan Xterra vs. 2002 Subaru Outback - which one to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-xterra-vs-2002-subaru-outback-which-one-to-buy/78499)
**Author:** [@ZelloJello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZelloJello)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-xterra-vs-2002-subaru-outback-which-one-to-buy/78499 "2013-05-18T22:15:26Z")
Hi, I'm looking for a car that is cheap to maintain. I have to have something that allows for interior cargo space. So far, I can find either of these two models for under $8k in clean condition. I like the Subaru … --- ## [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/79378)
**Author:** [@karencandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karencandy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-the-better-car-to-lease-honda-fix-or-honda-civic/79378 "2013-05-18T21:41:17Z")
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....… --- ## [Buick Rendevous makes groaning sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-rendevous-makes-groaning-sound/79389)
**Author:** [@Annie\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annie_M)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-rendevous-makes-groaning-sound/79389 "2013-05-18T21:28:35Z")
One year ago, after driving 8 or so hrs., at 108,000 mi, my 2003 Buick Rendevous started making a groaning sound which would last 15-30 seconds. When exiting the turnpike, the sound lasted nearly 1 min. The next day, … --- ## [09 tacoma will not restart after turning off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-tacoma-will-not-restart-after-turning-off/79386)
**Author:** [@eldorado48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eldorado48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-tacoma-will-not-restart-after-turning-off/79386 "2013-05-18T20:06:17Z")
I have 2009 tacoma pickup w/10k After starting fine and driving a few mins. and turning off it will not restart for aleast 10=15 mins. All the instr. lights come on like normal.....but it will not crank nothing? no start… --- ## [Driving without transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-transmission-fluid/79379)
**Author:** [@Mo24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mo24)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-transmission-fluid/79379 "2013-05-18T19:53:11Z")
Yesterday I picked my car up from the shop from getting the flywheel replaced. When I was driving home I got about a half a mile down the road and my car started smoking. I was stuck at a really long red light so couldn'… --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer in need of 2nd rebuilt transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-in-need-of-2nd-rebuilt-transmission/79252)
**Author:** [@toolie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toolie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-in-need-of-2nd-rebuilt-transmission/79252 "2013-05-18T16:24:49Z")
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer 4WD with 166K miles. I bought it new. It had the routine Ford recommended maintenance done at a Ford dealership from 2002-2011. I had no problems until 2007 when the O/D began flashing. Fo… --- ## [Semi's Trailer Undercarriage Airfoil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/semis-trailer-undercarriage-airfoil/79338)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/semis-trailer-undercarriage-airfoil/79338 "2013-05-18T14:58:45Z")
Amazing that a simple device as the undercarriage has saved the longhaul-hiway trucker, 5% in fuel efficiency. What took us so long to invent this device? --- ## [Grinding noise from front of car when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-from-front-of-car-when-turning/79373)
**Author:** [@bobch219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobch219)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-from-front-of-car-when-turning/79373 "2013-05-18T12:58:00Z")
I have a 2000 Plymouth Breeze 2.4L. When I make sharp turns in either direction, I get a grinding noise. Any help would be appreciated. --- ## [2008 Miata with "Whump" sound in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-miata-with-whump-sound-in-the-morning/76578)
**Author:** [@tfouts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tfouts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-miata-with-whump-sound-in-the-morning/76578 "2013-05-18T12:50:42Z")
I have a 2008 Miata that is new to me (\<40K miles). When I first drive it in the morning it has a very noticeable bumping feel for the first couple of minutes then smooths out and is not noticeable for the rest of the … --- ## [Brakes Locked Up on 2003 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-locked-up-on-2003-subaru-forester/79382)
**Author:** [@St\_George](https://community.cartalk.com/u/St_George)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-locked-up-on-2003-subaru-forester/79382 "2013-05-18T10:10:06Z")
Hey I have a 2003 Forester, recently noticed the front brakes locking up, especially on hot days. Completely immobilized car, to get going again I would have to wait for them to cool and/or cool them with water if pads s… --- ## [Today....i was dragged kicking and screaming into a whole new world](https://community.cartalk.com/t/today-i-was-dragged-kicking-and-screaming-into-a-whole-new-world/79085)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/today-i-was-dragged-kicking-and-screaming-into-a-whole-new-world/79085 "2013-05-18T06:14:11Z")
I generally accepted the idea that I was living in the 21st century because my desk calendar said so. I don't really like change that much but I guess I "get on board" with changes just like everyone else. I wish life wa… --- ## [2003 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport...low mileage, but too old?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-low-mileage-but-too-old/79358)
**Author:** [@skepticalcarbuyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skepticalcarbuyer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-low-mileage-but-too-old/79358 "2013-05-18T06:09:49Z")
I'm going to look at a 2003 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport with about 45k miles on it. Seller wants around the Blue Book price for excellent rating, as it has been owned by the same person and obviously not driven much in … --- ## [Top Dead Center - Air Whoosh](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-dead-center-air-whoosh/79355)
**Author:** [@SeattleScott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeattleScott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-dead-center-air-whoosh/79355 "2013-05-18T05:39:44Z")
So this is what I need - Piston down and valves closed. I have a spark plug that blew out of the head and I currently have a remote starter switch hooked up and a fuel line "threaded" into the plug hole. When the large… --- ## [Transmission rough shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-rough-shifting/79369)
**Author:** [@bill\_in\_mich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill_in_mich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-rough-shifting/79369 "2013-05-18T05:37:45Z")
i have a 1993 3/4 ton pickup 5.7 and it just started to shift rough it has to get up to 4000 rpm to shift from 1-2 and 2-3 someone told me to change the filter another person told me to check the vacume line i went under… --- ## [Leaf Springs / 78 Ford F250 Camper Special](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaf-springs-78-ford-f250-camper-special/79364)
**Author:** [@dogwood74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dogwood74)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaf-springs-78-ford-f250-camper-special/79364 "2013-05-18T04:37:54Z")
I recently acquired a 1978 Ford F250 Camper Special. My questions is in regards to the front leaf springs... they arc down verses up. I asked the previous owner, who is the only owner and bought it new in 78, about them.… --- ## [Check engine light fiasco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-fiasco/75321)
**Author:** [@Kavu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kavu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-fiasco/75321 "2013-05-18T03:55:27Z")
I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid with 152.000 miles. Love the car, but this spring what a jolt! While driving to Denver (100 miles) the check engine oil light came on. I stopped, checked the oil. Oil level fine… --- ## [Wet gear lever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-gear-lever/79372)
**Author:** [@jbean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-gear-lever/79372 "2013-05-18T01:26:18Z")
I had to stop quick today. My ice water spilled into the gear shift lever. A mile down the road my rpms went up high and the car barely moving. Help! I need some advice 2006 hundai sonata --- ## [Clutch Tension Adjustment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-tension-adjustment/79363)
**Author:** [@Hawk590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk590)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-tension-adjustment/79363 "2013-05-18T00:06:48Z")
My 1970 Nova has a very stiff clutch pedal. Is it possible to adjust the tension on it? It's getting to the point where it makes my foot sore to drive the thing- very annoying. Any thoughts on this would be greatly app… --- ## [1995 Crown Victoria - shifting out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-crown-victoria-shifting-out-of-park/79366)
**Author:** [@Ben90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben90)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-crown-victoria-shifting-out-of-park/79366 "2013-05-17T20:59:54Z")
I have a 1995 Ford Crown Victoria. If I start the car in Park, it will not shift. IF I start the car in neutral, I can shift gears with no problems. In conjunction, the turn signals work well, but I have no brake ligh… --- ## [Which BMW should I put money into?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-bmw-should-i-put-money-into/79365)
**Author:** [@Emmonawire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmonawire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-bmw-should-i-put-money-into/79365 "2013-05-17T20:22:17Z")
I need a car for around town but I only have $2000 to spend. I have two cars that need work but I don't know which one would be the best to put money into. My favorite car is a little 1975 BMW with 49,000 miles on it. … --- ## [Could a tune-up make a belt squeak suddenly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-tune-up-make-a-belt-squeak-suddenly/79357)
**Author:** [@matrixmama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matrixmama)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-tune-up-make-a-belt-squeak-suddenly/79357 "2013-05-17T19:40:14Z")
I got a tune-up on my 2003 Toyota Matrix a little while ago. I was told that the serpentine belt would need to be replaced soon but all else was fine. When I started my car after the tune-up, the first thing I noticed wa… --- ## [2006 Chrysler Sebring Convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-sebring-convertible/79348)
**Author:** [@Carsick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carsick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-sebring-convertible/79348 "2013-05-17T18:02:55Z")
This car is driving me crazy. Last summer, we drove it from Denver to San Diego. The trip was perfect but within minutes after we arrived the car would not restart. It has been towed to mechanics 5 times and had the s… --- ## [2010 Honda Insight airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-airbag/79359)
**Author:** [@Dwoj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dwoj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-airbag/79359 "2013-05-17T17:59:38Z")
I have a 2010 insight bought new with only 16,000 miles on it. I took it in for state inspection and they told me that the airbag mechanism is faulty and will need to be replaced. For $1300. The 3 year warranty expired f… --- ## [Exact manuacturing date of a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exact-manuacturing-date-of-a-car/79350)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exact-manuacturing-date-of-a-car/79350 "2013-05-17T16:48:43Z")
Hello, I will buy a 2013 Elantra car soon (by the end of July). I have three assumptions here 1. 2013 Elantras have been manufactured since June 2012. 2. When I go to a dealer, there will be Elantras that were manufactu… --- ## [Standard transmission or clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-transmission-or-clutch-problem/79360)
**Author:** [@Fireweeds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fireweeds)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-transmission-or-clutch-problem/79360 "2013-05-17T13:39:44Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Explorer w/ standard transmission. Since last fall I have had problems shifting (details below) and taken it to several mechanics for an opinion. The diagnoses were evenly divided between: it's the tra… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1796) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1798)