# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1806 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1807 --- ## [My 1995 Toyota 4 runner answer please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1995-toyota-4-runner-answer-please/79116)
**Author:** [@Schlitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schlitz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1995-toyota-4-runner-answer-please/79116 "2013-05-05T01:30:53Z")
I have a 1995 Toyota 4 runner. Standard 5 speed, V6, 4wheel drive 240,106 miles. For some reason when I'm driving and I come to a stop my car starts to idle at very low rpm when I'm not in gear and almost stalls out unti… --- ## [Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question/79113)
**Author:** [@minneapolis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minneapolis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question/79113 "2013-05-05T01:25:48Z")
only, when turning in any direction i could feel and hear the front left tire going lubdub. someone said it was maybe the ball joints. my tires are fine. thank you, mary abraham --- ## [2009 Toyota Matrix Intermittent Airbag/seatbelt Alarm Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-matrix-intermittent-airbag-seatbelt-alarm-light/75569)
**Author:** [@cyclon3162](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cyclon3162)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-matrix-intermittent-airbag-seatbelt-alarm-light/75569 "2013-05-05T00:33:38Z")
My 09 Matrix passenger seatbelt/Airbag Alarm light started to come off intermittently a few months ago. It often came off in a cold morning (when temperature dropps below 40F) after driving for 30+miles. I have taken it … --- ## [Diconnect battery or remove bulbs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diconnect-battery-or-remove-bulbs/79061)
**Author:** [@meggybucks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meggybucks)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diconnect-battery-or-remove-bulbs/79061 "2013-05-05T00:24:56Z")
Just picked the Explorer up from the shop getting a new radiator. This question has nothing to do with the radiator, but the fact that the mechanic was not gentle on the drivers door like I've learned to be. Now, the doo… --- ## [Bad case of the shakes!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-case-of-the-shakes/79112)
**Author:** [@tired\_of\_the\_shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tired_of_the_shakes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-case-of-the-shakes/79112 "2013-05-04T23:44:40Z")
I have a 1987 Honda Accord,that has a carburetor. initially I thought that it was my motor mounts or the idle speed needed adjusting. However since they have been replaced I and the idle speed tuned the problem persis… --- ## [Abs/eps/bas waring lights come on and goes away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-eps-bas-waring-lights-come-on-and-goes-away/79107)
**Author:** [@happy123dt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/happy123dt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-eps-bas-waring-lights-come-on-and-goes-away/79107 "2013-05-04T23:43:03Z")
Hello! I have a 2001 Mercedes E class, 4Matic. Over the last 7 years the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)/EPS (Electronic Stability Program)/BAS (Braking Assist Program) warning light comes on and when I stop the car and… --- ## [2006 Ford Focus 18 MPG!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-18-mpg/79118)
**Author:** [@Laurench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laurench)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-18-mpg/79118 "2013-05-04T23:31:52Z")
I bought a 2006 automatic, featureless, Ford Focus in October 2012. I took it to my mechanic to have a buyer's inspection and it had zero issues (after a previous car taken in had pages of issues). I am a hyper-miler, I … --- ## [Volvo c30 rearwindow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30-rearwindow/77344)
**Author:** [@JACK\_OF\_ALL\_TRADES\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JACK_OF_ALL_TRADES_M)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30-rearwindow/77344 "2013-05-04T21:45:57Z")
THE REAR WINDOW WONT OPEN/UNLOCK ANY IDEAS? THERE ISNT A VALET BUTTON AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE CAR FUNCTIONS NORMALLY --- ## [2003 Sable, 70K miles, won't start....sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-sable-70k-miles-wont-start-sometimes/79100)
**Author:** [@macans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macans)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-sable-70k-miles-wont-start-sometimes/79100 "2013-05-04T09:43:16Z")
This Sable doesn't make a sound when we turn the key to start it, sometimes. When it does start it runs fine, has a new battery, and the starter looks good. --- ## [How fussy should I be? (dent in oil pan)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-fussy-should-i-be-dent-in-oil-pan/79078)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-fussy-should-i-be-dent-in-oil-pan/79078 "2013-05-04T08:22:41Z")
The 96 Caravan I bought a year ago came equipped with an aftermarket dent in the oil pan. It's a bent up generally flat, not all at one point, but there's no leak and no other apparent problem, though of course it does… --- ## [Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil/79098)
**Author:** [@charger\_68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charger_68)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil/79098 "2013-05-04T06:42:31Z")
my truck is down a quart of oil. it uses 5w-20. i sent my wife up to get a quart and comes back saying that they did'nt have any 5w-20. so she gets a quart of 5w-30. is it a problem putting this quart in until i can get … --- ## [Helping a stranger change a tyre?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-a-stranger-change-a-tyre/79065)
**Author:** [@stansireland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stansireland)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-a-stranger-change-a-tyre/79065 "2013-05-04T06:11:34Z")
I am wondering how unusual this is ? I live in the country , although town folks get around a lot these days. I would stop and help someone change a tyre within 2 miles of my home. I am up to 4 in the course of 9 months.… --- ## [98 Dodge Dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-dakota/79097)
**Author:** [@CKTexas1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CKTexas1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-dakota/79097 "2013-05-04T03:42:36Z")
I have a 98 Dodge Dakota with 5.2 V8. On the way home today all my gauges and warning lights started going on and off and then gauges stopped working all together and all the warning lights stayed on. The engine was ru… --- ## [Service engine soon light on 2008 maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-light-on-2008-maxima/79082)
**Author:** [@henryC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henryC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-light-on-2008-maxima/79082 "2013-05-04T03:26:36Z")
i have a 2008 maxima with 30000+ miles. its service engine soon light came on recently. i disconnected the battery the light would go off, but would come back on again after a few days. it happened several times now. onc… --- ## [Cadillac converter 99 honda accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-converter-99-honda-accord/79071)
**Author:** [@jmee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmee)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-converter-99-honda-accord/79071 "2013-05-04T03:11:57Z")
Hi everyone. I have to replace my Cadillac converter on my 99 Honda accord. I'm having a hard time to deciding if I should get the cadillac converter from honda dealership that's going to cost me $1,000 or one from auto … --- ## [Oil burning engine's effect on Catalytic Converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-burning-engines-effect-on-catalytic-converter/79094)
**Author:** [@Randolph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randolph)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-burning-engines-effect-on-catalytic-converter/79094 "2013-05-04T02:45:41Z")
Minis are renowned for oil burning. They're replacing engine due to excessive oil burning. Are O2 sensors and Catalytic converters also effected, and should they replace them as well? --- ## [2011 Ford F150 radio stopped working after driving through standing water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f150-radio-stopped-working-after-driving-through-standing-water/79086)
**Author:** [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f150-radio-stopped-working-after-driving-through-standing-water/79086 "2013-05-04T02:39:43Z")
Husband and I had to drive through some standing salt water and his radio stopped working right after. The GPS is working fine but the radio won't pick up a local or satellite signal. Do you think the problem is relate… --- ## [Honda civic lx 1992 wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-lx-1992-wont-start/79089)
**Author:** [@me\_me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/me_me)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-lx-1992-wont-start/79089 "2013-05-04T00:25:22Z")
My car dash board will start up when i turn over the key but thats all it will do i dont even get the sound like its about to start it was just working yesterday what do i check do any onr know please help --- ## [Engin Knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engin-knock/79093)
**Author:** [@Aaron1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engin-knock/79093 "2013-05-04T00:22:31Z")
I have a 1964 Lincoln Continental convertible that has an intermittent engine knock on the drivers’ side; it isn’t there when the engine is cold and does it only sporadically when it’s hot. The car was not driven for ma… --- ## [Trouble starting my Vehicle some days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-my-vehicle-some-days/79091)
**Author:** [@renfav](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renfav)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-my-vehicle-some-days/79091 "2013-05-03T23:17:09Z")
I am the 2nd owner of a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country Minivan Limited. The vehicle is in very good shape and I service it every three months and have the tires rotated every six months. Just recently I have been havin… --- ## [Any one with experience buying a car before moving? (Can I avoid double-registering?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-one-with-experience-buying-a-car-before-moving-can-i-avoid-double-registering/79074)
**Author:** [@ttparsons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ttparsons)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-one-with-experience-buying-a-car-before-moving-can-i-avoid-double-registering/79074 "2013-05-03T22:28:01Z")
Hey all, I live in California but I'm going to be moving to Nevada but before I do I want to buy a car here. I know I probably have to pay CA sales tax on it which is not a problem, but I'm hoping to avoid having to re… --- ## [2007 Subaru Impreza Rear Brake replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-impreza-rear-brake-replacement/78735)
**Author:** [@itsybliss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itsybliss)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-impreza-rear-brake-replacement/78735 "2013-05-03T20:23:29Z")
I'll be completing my first brake replacement this weekend - things seem straight forward enough, I just want to make sure that I'm not missing anything. The video that I've watched is for a 2004 Impreza STI, and I h… --- ## [Air conditioning shutting off when car stops on Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-shutting-off-when-car-stops-on-honda-crv/79083)
**Author:** [@Mom23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mom23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-shutting-off-when-car-stops-on-honda-crv/79083 "2013-05-03T16:15:00Z")
Hi! I have a 2007 Honda CRV. Last year the air conditioning stopped working and my local shop said the compressor went out and replaced it. It's been a very cold and wet spring so I haven't needed to use the air until… --- ## [Maintenance on seldom driven car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-on-seldom-driven-car/77671)
**Author:** [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-on-seldom-driven-car/77671 "2013-05-03T15:58:25Z")
I have a 2006 Nissan 350Z Touring with approximately 20000 miles on it. I seldom drive this car-it has been driven \>500 miles in the last year. Just wonder what to do about regular maintenance, oil changes, etc.since I… --- ## [Downstream Oxygen Sensor and the Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downstream-oxygen-sensor-and-the-check-engine-light/79076)
**Author:** [@theminx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theminx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downstream-oxygen-sensor-and-the-check-engine-light/79076 "2013-05-03T11:32:05Z")
My check engine light came on, and a trip to AutoZone for their diagnostic revealed the code for a bad downstream oxygen sensor. I replaced the oxygen sensor tonight. I've driven the car about 70 miles, but the check e… --- ## ['99 Accord Engine Shuts Off While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-accord-engine-shuts-off-while-driving/79075)
**Author:** [@margnais](https://community.cartalk.com/u/margnais)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 8:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-accord-engine-shuts-off-while-driving/79075 "2013-05-03T08:16:19Z")
Help! My '99 Accord has developed a bad habit of shutting itself off while I'm driving. The first time this happened was a few months ago. The engine shut off and the key light flashed, as if I had turned the key to … --- ## [Singing Liz with 86 Volvo 240](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singing-liz-with-86-volvo-240/78966)
**Author:** [@1967Frenchy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1967Frenchy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/singing-liz-with-86-volvo-240/78966 "2013-05-03T07:20:01Z")
I had the same problem with a 240 wagon of similar vintage and it turned out to be the power steering pre-load adjustment. To check it one removes the power steering belt and goes for a drive … if the pull is gone it nee… --- ## [Driving near 60 mph on 2nd shift by mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-near-60-mph-on-2nd-shift-by-mistake/79073)
**Author:** [@nazaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nazaf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-near-60-mph-on-2nd-shift-by-mistake/79073 "2013-05-03T05:15:29Z")
By mistake I hit the manual gear on my camry 2013. Luckily traffic was bad so I was driving for a few minutes around 40 mph and reached 60. The engine was noisy but I didn't know what's going on until later. I switch bac… --- ## [Whining Sound at 50 mph - 1995 Chevy C1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sound-at-50-mph-1995-chevy-c1500/79049)
**Author:** [@JoeKaistoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeKaistoe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sound-at-50-mph-1995-chevy-c1500/79049 "2013-05-03T04:14:57Z")
I've got a noise that has me puzzled on my 1995 Chevy C1500 (2wd). I hear a mid to high pitched noise when I'm driving at between 45 and 55 mph (70-90 kph). It varies in pitch depending on the speed I'm going, starts a… --- ## [Ford or Hyundai for a Reliable Hatchback?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-or-hyundai-for-a-reliable-hatchback/79062)
**Author:** [@EthanGach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EthanGach)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-or-hyundai-for-a-reliable-hatchback/79062 "2013-05-03T00:11:37Z")
I'm in the market for my first car and have narrowed my search down to the Ford Focus and Hyundai Accent (Mazda3 and Kia Forte are potential alternates still). I'm trying to stick with slightly used 2012 models in orde… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1805) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1807)