# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1801 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1802 --- ## [90 Mustang 5.0 Stalling after braking from long highway driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-mustang-5-0-stalling-after-braking-from-long-highway-driving/76588)
**Author:** [@mebirkle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mebirkle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-mustang-5-0-stalling-after-braking-from-long-highway-driving/76588 "2013-05-12T23:44:05Z")
Hi, My 1990 mustang 5.0 LX has a very consistent stalling problem when travelling long distance on the highway at a good speed. After 2 hours of driving highway speeds and then pulling off the highway, the car stalls … --- ## [2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 - Noise when above 2.8k RPM's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-mustang-mach-1-noise-when-above-2-8k-rpms/77788)
**Author:** [@MikeD26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeD26)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-mustang-mach-1-noise-when-above-2-8k-rpms/77788 "2013-05-12T23:41:05Z")
Hello, I have a 2003 Mach 1 Mustang, ( 4.6 DOHC 32 Valve) When i start my car in the morning. Idling the car sounds normal and perfect with my SLP exhaust =) . But when I start to go on my merry way, when I’m in 1st … --- ## [Miles per gallon manual calculation vs car calculation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miles-per-gallon-manual-calculation-vs-car-calculation/79095)
**Author:** [@Bruce-MN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce-MN)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miles-per-gallon-manual-calculation-vs-car-calculation/79095 "2013-05-12T22:06:53Z")
Deciding to trust but verify, I calculated miles per gallon by dividing miles driven since last fill-up divided by fill-up amount. I compared the resulting MPG with what the car calculation indicated on the dashboard. In… --- ## [When will 2014 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata come out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-will-2014-hyundai-elantra-and-sonata-come-out/79266)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-will-2014-hyundai-elantra-and-sonata-come-out/79266 "2013-05-12T20:05:25Z")
I wonder whether 2014 Elantra and Sonata will be available in the dealers soon. My hope is that the price for 2013 will drop a bit and become more affordable. Thanks. --- ## [Lucas Transmission Fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucas-transmission-fix/79248)
**Author:** [@ParrotsandPotatoes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ParrotsandPotatoes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucas-transmission-fix/79248 "2013-05-12T18:32:15Z")
We got this product called "Lucas Transmission Fix" to try to quell the hesitation of the transmission when shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. It claims to stop slips and do other things beneficial to the transmission. The c… --- ## [Steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel/79263)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel/79263 "2013-05-12T17:05:16Z")
1999 jeep cherokee tilt steering wheel lock in one position is that a hard fix. --- ## [Audi A4: ABS brake light alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-abs-brake-light-alarm/79258)
**Author:** [@Memslott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Memslott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-abs-brake-light-alarm/79258 "2013-05-12T14:49:51Z")
Audi A4 2000 with 200K on the odometer. The alarming flashing BRAKE light came on and the ABS light. My mechanic says they will need to replace the module (not cheap) but I wonder if I can just keep driving anyhow until … --- ## [Is consumerreports the best source when shopping for a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-consumerreports-the-best-source-when-shopping-for-a-car/79092)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-consumerreports-the-best-source-when-shopping-for-a-car/79092 "2013-05-12T05:38:23Z")
Hello, I am in the market for a sedan. I am able to bring my options down to five options (Dodge Dart, Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Chevy Cruze, Subaru Impreza). I am looking for some expert opinion. I know consumerreports i… --- ## [Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/79247)
**Author:** [@Mistere4u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mistere4u)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/79247 "2013-05-12T05:30:41Z")
I have a 98 Toyota seinna and it has started making a thud noise and skipping a bit when accelerating or going up even a slight incline. I have been told everything from it needs new plugs/wires to a new transmission. … --- ## [Volvo clacking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-clacking-noise/79253)
**Author:** [@goslow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goslow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-clacking-noise/79253 "2013-05-12T04:14:22Z")
My trusted Volvo mechanic can't figure this out. Shortly after starting my car, there is a clacking noise that seems to be coming from an area near the glove compartment. It lasts for several minutes and then stops. The… --- ## [2004 Saturn Vue misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-vue-misfires/79243)
**Author:** [@kj82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kj82)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-vue-misfires/79243 "2013-05-12T03:53:43Z")
Have had the plugs replaced....timing checked....it will misfire just going down the road....mechanics can not fix it.....thanks Click and thx Clack for being there!....Caio, :open\_mouth: --- ## [2000 vw cabrio convertible top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-cabrio-convertible-top/79255)
**Author:** [@caitlynsea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caitlynsea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2013, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-cabrio-convertible-top/79255 "2013-05-12T00:25:54Z")
I've had this car for about 5 months and today when putting the top down no problem, it would not go back up automatic. When I checked the hydraulic fluid level it was way below minimum and went to get the fluid specific… --- ## [2008 Ford TaurusX SEL (Freestyle) - a diamond in the rough or a lemon to be given away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-taurusx-sel-freestyle-a-diamond-in-the-rough-or-a-lemon-to-be-given-away/79245)
**Author:** [@marbet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marbet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-taurusx-sel-freestyle-a-diamond-in-the-rough-or-a-lemon-to-be-given-away/79245 "2013-05-11T23:44:00Z")
My husband and I bought a ‘new’ used 1998 Ford TaurusX in Nov. of this past year from a guy on Craigslist (we met his wife and kids, seemed like a good guy). We loved the car but a couple of months later the engine woul… --- ## [Singing Volvo 240](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singing-volvo-240/78999)
**Author:** [@jesse240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesse240)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singing-volvo-240/78999 "2013-05-11T21:54:04Z")
I love you guys but the information you gave the singing woman is way off! The camber on the volvo 240 is adjustable by loosening the nuts on the top of the strut mount in the engine bay. you should have told her to take… --- ## [Gas mileage has become poor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-has-become-poor/79244)
**Author:** [@TJay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-has-become-poor/79244 "2013-05-11T19:27:38Z")
My granddaughter's 2001 Toyota Sienna now has poor gas mileage. She will be taking it to her local Toyota dealer in Mankato, Minnesota; however, I have concerns on dollars, etc.. She has poor understanding of the worki… --- ## [Dodge Dakota - P0420 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-p0420-code/79212)
**Author:** [@DaveDakota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveDakota)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-p0420-code/79212 "2013-05-11T18:40:05Z")
My 2005 Dodge Dokota 4.7L V8 152,000 miles has an intermitent check engine light (CEL) code P0420 ('catalylst efficiency') that turns itself off. 1) 151,000 CEL on, code P0420, checked, cleared at dealer. 2) 151,948 CE… --- ## [Electrical Short in the Rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-short-in-the-rain/79230)
**Author:** [@ahenri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ahenri)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-short-in-the-rain/79230 "2013-05-11T18:34:07Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Accord that I bought used two years ago. Lately, when it rains heavily, the battery light on the dash turns on and the power steering shuts off. I've had to pull over a couple of times. The problem… --- ## [Road Rage Bill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-bill/79215)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-rage-bill/79215 "2013-05-11T17:56:47Z")
At least that is what they are calling it. http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region\_south\_pinellas/st\_petersburg/state-legislature-passes-bill-making-it-illegal-to-drive-slow-in-the-fast-lane It should be called … --- ## [My Car dislikes traffic and makes angry sounds at me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-dislikes-traffic-and-makes-angry-sounds-at-me/79115)
**Author:** [@jiffylube](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jiffylube)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-dislikes-traffic-and-makes-angry-sounds-at-me/79115 "2013-05-11T17:30:33Z")
I'm convinced my 02 honda civic does not like traffic nor hot weather. Whenever i'm in traffic for more than 20 minutes (which is about everyday) it starts to make this loud buzzing noise. Seems to be the way my car is t… --- ## [Idle trouble please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-trouble-please-help/79241)
**Author:** [@ademco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ademco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-trouble-please-help/79241 "2013-05-11T15:25:37Z")
OMFG this car is really starting to piss me off. How about some background information, you never know what will be important and honestly I find more information is b information in situations like this. I have a 199… --- ## [2000 mercury sable being weird... HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-being-weird-help/79219)
**Author:** [@shammer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shammer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-sable-being-weird-help/79219 "2013-05-11T06:59:00Z")
this is the weirdest thing. this first started happening about a year ago. started the car and it seemed fine put it in gear to drive stepped on the gas and there was no power. the car moved forward slowly and felt like … --- ## [Grinding noise during cold starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-during-cold-starts/78387)
**Author:** [@Ali75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ali75)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-during-cold-starts/78387 "2013-05-11T05:58:46Z")
2012 CRV - Grinding noise during cold starts. The dealer answered my concerns by "the cold engine oil needs time to goes up" !!! they did not convince me ? --- ## [2007 Mazda CX7 timing chain and turbo charge issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-cx7-timing-chain-and-turbo-charge-issue/79236)
**Author:** [@Brownief4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brownief4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-cx7-timing-chain-and-turbo-charge-issue/79236 "2013-05-11T04:51:23Z")
My daughter just called to tell me that she brought her 2007 Mazda CX7 to the dealership for a check up. They found an issue with her timing chain and turbo and said it would cost $5000 to fix - I believe to replace the… --- ## [Find a Mechanic In London UK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/find-a-mechanic-in-london-uk/79235)
**Author:** [@HP1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HP1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/find-a-mechanic-in-london-uk/79235 "2013-05-11T04:31:36Z")
Looking for a great mechanic in London UK. Thank you --- ## [Door Lock Actuators - 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock-actuators-2008-toyota-highlander-limited/72613)
**Author:** [@Zoomie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zoomie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-lock-actuators-2008-toyota-highlander-limited/72613 "2013-05-11T04:26:16Z")
Please HELP!!! Has anyone else experienced this? Any credibility to our concerns that there's a much larger problem with the locking/electrical/computer system? We have 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited. One by one, over t… --- ## [2003 Camry Electrical Enigma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-camry-electrical-enigma/79234)
**Author:** [@HI\_Strung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HI_Strung)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-camry-electrical-enigma/79234 "2013-05-11T03:35:37Z")
I recently bought a used 2003 Camry with 120K miles. Aside from my normal worries about buying a used car, this one has a couple of issues. 1) Low idle speed. I know it could a dirty throttle body, but I would like to kn… --- ## [Burnouts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnouts/77801)
**Author:** [@roadhawk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roadhawk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnouts/77801 "2013-05-11T03:26:39Z")
I notice when burning out on a left hand turn, it feels like 'posy' traction and my car will always get sideways till I counter-steer when I lay into it. But when doing the same manuveur to the right, the right side tir… --- ## [Toyota Corolla - bells stop dinging!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-bells-stop-dinging/79232)
**Author:** [@KimR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-bells-stop-dinging/79232 "2013-05-11T03:16:14Z")
all of a sudden my radio and clock stopped working, k-checked fuses 20A, seem fine- two days later, the door chimes stopped working, and then the lights are one-chimes stopped, then the key in the ignition, and when the … --- ## [Brakes almost hit the floor and wont stop truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-almost-hit-the-floor-and-wont-stop-truck/79228)
**Author:** [@o4dodgediesel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/o4dodgediesel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-almost-hit-the-floor-and-wont-stop-truck/79228 "2013-05-11T02:51:14Z")
the brakes on 95 toyota tocoma are soft and almost hit the floor and wont stop the truck , my first thought was the master cylinder was going bad so we changed it and bleed all the lines and back with the same problems .… --- ## [Oil Pump, problem or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pump-problem-or-not/79222)
**Author:** [@KCPhoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KCPhoto)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2013, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pump-problem-or-not/79222 "2013-05-11T02:20:20Z")
I have an 88 Chevy C1500. It started showing low oil pressure about a year ago and I went with a heavier oil and oil pressure go a bit better. Just changed the oil and now, when I start the engine cold, I show normal … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1800) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1802)