# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1811 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1812 --- ## [94 Ford Aspire with 5 speed tranny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-aspire-with-5-speed-tranny/78953)
**Author:** [@grego2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grego2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-aspire-with-5-speed-tranny/78953 "2013-04-27T21:21:45Z")
Son has this car and it Jumps out of 5th gear at about 45 and higer, is that a synchronizer or shifter fork? Told my son since it is pretty much a junker, under $1000 car just tie a bungy cord to it when he has it in 5t… --- ## [REALLY Test Driving a new car vs. polite test driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-test-driving-a-new-car-vs-polite-test-driving/78842)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-test-driving-a-new-car-vs-polite-test-driving/78842 "2013-04-27T16:00:02Z")
When you test drive a car, what special things do you check for that normally most people don't? Most people test-drive politely around the neighboring streets for 15 minutes. What else should they be doing on a tes… --- ## [My dodge wont start... help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dodge-wont-start-help/78950)
**Author:** [@offroadgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/offroadgirl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dodge-wont-start-help/78950 "2013-04-27T15:55:34Z")
hey guys! i have a 96 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.2L pickup that wont start. i have replaced fuses, starter, ignition switch, tumbler. it still wont run. i can craw under it with 2 screwdriver and start it by touching hot wire … --- ## [84 volvo wagon 245](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-volvo-wagon-245/78835)
**Author:** [@wagon\_lovet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wagon_lovet)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-volvo-wagon-245/78835 "2013-04-27T10:05:03Z")
http://m.volvoforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70302&page=2 Above is a link that describes my new problem. I currently drive only short distances in 2ND gear. I just recently got my license back and want to take my k… --- ## [Clanking noise in driver's side front tire, but only when turning AND accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clanking-noise-in-drivers-side-front-tire-but-only-when-turning-and-accelerating/78944)
**Author:** [@gdwyer68901](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdwyer68901)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clanking-noise-in-drivers-side-front-tire-but-only-when-turning-and-accelerating/78944 "2013-04-27T09:52:01Z")
Hello, I drive a '96 Infiniti I30, and recently the driver's side front wheel has started making a mysterious noise. It's not a grinding but a clicking/clanking noise. It's only present when I'm turning and accelerating.… --- ## [\#1316 Rambler Separation Anxiety, Segment 7, '85 Cadillac Seville Oil Consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1316-rambler-separation-anxiety-segment-7-85-cadillac-seville-oil-consumption/78949)
**Author:** [@Rev\_Bob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rev_Bob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 9:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1316-rambler-separation-anxiety-segment-7-85-cadillac-seville-oil-consumption/78949 "2013-04-27T09:27:49Z")
Love the show, but there are times when something crosses my mind that might be pertinent ... sometimes. Anyway, as I listened to the aforementioned segment of show #1316, it struck me that the problem might be a stuck, … --- ## [Caliber assembly torque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliber-assembly-torque/78920)
**Author:** [@Buceri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buceri)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 8:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caliber-assembly-torque/78920 "2013-04-27T08:27:36Z")
I need to find out the torque on the bolts that hold the caliper braket in place in the front of a 2004 corolla. My library does not have chiltons available. where else can i get that info? Thank you --- ## [Fuel pressure 84 prelude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-84-prelude/78947)
**Author:** [@Tay123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tay123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-84-prelude/78947 "2013-04-27T08:22:49Z")
Anyone know the fuel pressure spec on a 84 honda prelude 1.8 with carbs? --- ## [1999 Ford Taurus stalls out while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-taurus-stalls-out-while-driving/78942)
**Author:** [@Hullmat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hullmat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-taurus-stalls-out-while-driving/78942 "2013-04-27T04:54:23Z")
Hello my 1999 ford taurus station wagon has recently been stalling out while I'm driving. It happens usually after a 30-40 minute drive on my way home from school. There is no warning the car sounds great, and none of th… --- ## [Rack and pinon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinon/78915)
**Author:** [@melko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melko)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinon/78915 "2013-04-27T04:26:42Z")
I know rack & pinon has something to do with steering, but what is it? What does it do? How do I know if mine is bad? Do I have to replace it? Is it worse than ball joints, axels, tie rods wearing out? Is it time to do… --- ## [Moving to Aspen - Do I need a AWD/4WD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-aspen-do-i-need-a-awd-4wd/78918)
**Author:** [@ColoradoBound2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColoradoBound2013)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-aspen-do-i-need-a-awd-4wd/78918 "2013-04-27T03:55:16Z")
About 18 months ago I bought a 2011 Toyota RAV4 and opted for the FWD model, since I live in DC and didn't have a need for the 4x4 option. Well, I'm about to accept a job that's located in Aspen, Colorado (!), and am not… --- ## [Subaru Impreza Sport Won't Start, '95/'96](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-sport-wont-start-95-96/78935)
**Author:** [@saralee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saralee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-sport-wont-start-95-96/78935 "2013-04-27T03:08:36Z")
I'm posting on behalf of my friend. She just bought a used Subaru Impreza Sport (wagon) from a family member but it has had trouble starting since she got it. The first time it wouldn't start she was at my house, and we … --- ## [Roadtrip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roadtrip/78939)
**Author:** [@Texasga12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Texasga12)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roadtrip/78939 "2013-04-27T01:29:46Z")
I have a used Toyota rav4 with a little over 87,000 miles on it. I will be making a 3,000 mile road trip this summer. My mom is worried my car won't make it. Any advice or tips to make it more reliable or safe? Do y'all… --- ## [Toyota transmission "brake" position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-transmission-brake-position/78934)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Runstrom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Runstrom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-transmission-brake-position/78934 "2013-04-26T23:37:48Z")
I have a 2008 Toyota Camry hybrid and my wife has a 2005 Prius. We both have a "brake" selection on our transmissions. I am wondering if it is OK to use this "gear" for decelerating along with the regular brakes on a re… --- ## [Vue alarm goes off on cold nights, interior lights & locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-alarm-goes-off-on-cold-nights-interior-lights-locks/76679)
**Author:** [@saturn2007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saturn2007)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-alarm-goes-off-on-cold-nights-interior-lights-locks/76679 "2013-04-26T21:13:19Z")
Hello! I have a 2007 Saturn Vue. When the temperature drops below 40 degrees at night my alarm will go off. I stop the alarm then lock the car and it goes off again. It wont go off if the car is unlocked. In the morning … --- ## [307 crank+350 block= 327?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/307-crank-350-block-327/78941)
**Author:** [@payneschroed96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/payneschroed96)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/307-crank-350-block-327/78941 "2013-04-26T21:01:42Z")
i have a 307 crank and a 350 block, and from what i have heard from people online i could make a 327 small block. I am a hobby stock driver for IMCA and i have found that a 327 or a 289 would be a perfect motor for a dir… --- ## [Confirmed: Car Pollution Can Cause Asthma In Kids, As Bad As Second-Hand Smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confirmed-car-pollution-can-cause-asthma-in-kids-as-bad-as-second-hand-smoke/78176)
**Author:** [@local\_yokel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/local_yokel)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confirmed-car-pollution-can-cause-asthma-in-kids-as-bad-as-second-hand-smoke/78176 "2013-04-26T19:32:42Z")
http://www.theatlanticcities.com/arts-and-lifestyle/2013/03/car-exhaust-hurts-children-much-second-hand-smoke/5060/ I wonder if this will receive all the hoopla that second-hand smoke did. How about banning car commerci… --- ## [Ignition coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-coil/78924)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-coil/78924 "2013-04-26T18:16:49Z")
what are the signs of a bad ignition coil. --- ## [2002 Jeep Liberty Engine Replacement - what else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-engine-replacement-what-else/78884)
**Author:** [@cardummy2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cardummy2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-engine-replacement-what-else/78884 "2013-04-26T18:11:05Z")
We are going to have the engine replaced (it threw a rod) in our Liberty. (This is already decided...we love it and it's much cheaper than going new. Everything else is in good shape and we have a livable estimate from a… --- ## [Negative battery cable for 2005 volvo s40 t5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negative-battery-cable-for-2005-volvo-s40-t5/78913)
**Author:** [@rakey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rakey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 9:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negative-battery-cable-for-2005-volvo-s40-t5/78913 "2013-04-26T09:34:42Z")
The dealer wants $200.00 plus just for the cable and another $200.00 plus to install. An online parts store also has it for $200.00, but suggests I buy one from a generic parts store. I just did for $15.00. Question: are… --- ## [Cheap E85](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-e85/78908)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-e85/78908 "2013-04-26T08:24:39Z")
Local dealers are selling E85 for $1.20 below gas prices to gauge whether price alone will increase sales? Really? You think? They are going to than sell it for $1 less, than 0.80 less and 0.60 less. You think they will … --- ## [Misdiagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misdiagnosis/78933)
**Author:** [@kipgc50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kipgc50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misdiagnosis/78933 "2013-04-26T08:05:04Z")
I had my car towed into a chain autoshop, they said it was the fuel pump for 600, after they finally found out at the end it was a broken ignition key, I guess with a security sensor they still charged me for the pump, a… --- ## [2003 Civic "acting up" with rubbing noise coming from rear right tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-civic-acting-up-with-rubbing-noise-coming-from-rear-right-tire/78936)
**Author:** [@sjd181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjd181)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-civic-acting-up-with-rubbing-noise-coming-from-rear-right-tire/78936 "2013-04-26T07:42:57Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Civic coupe that is making a interesting noise. When making a hard left turn with some speed, an intermittant rubbing noise is coming from the rear right tire and wheel. I cannot duplicate that noise … --- ## [Power Steering high pressure hose failure leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-high-pressure-hose-failure-leak/78932)
**Author:** [@frenz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frenz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-high-pressure-hose-failure-leak/78932 "2013-04-26T07:15:58Z")
Just had dealer repair shop complete power steering fluid flush in Jan 2013. Vehicle now has lost all power steering fluid (April 2013) and dealer repair shop has told me it is due to high pressure hose failure - need to… --- ## [Overfilled oil caused starter to fry out Cummins turbodiesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-oil-caused-starter-to-fry-out-cummins-turbodiesel/78855)
**Author:** [@Jo\_Sierra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo_Sierra)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-oil-caused-starter-to-fry-out-cummins-turbodiesel/78855 "2013-04-26T04:27:52Z")
My husband recently had the oil changed in our 1999 Dodge Ram truck by a popular national lube chain. The truck started, albeit very sluggishly, and he brought it home. The next day it wouldn't start at all. Came to find… --- ## [A Big Milestone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-big-milestone/78783)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-big-milestone/78783 "2013-04-26T04:26:37Z")
Ford just built it's 1,000,000th Mustang on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. That's amazing. Especially when you consider the Mustang II, well Mustang -2. I'm glad they found the right path and started producing good pony c… --- ## [Regarding the brake repair caller from 20 April 2013](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regarding-the-brake-repair-caller-from-20-april-2013/78911)
**Author:** [@Sprad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sprad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regarding-the-brake-repair-caller-from-20-april-2013/78911 "2013-04-26T04:21:35Z")
After listening to Tom and Ray tear apart the guy that repaired his brakes and then had to loosen the master cylinder connection to release the pressure in order to drive home, I just have to share a similar experience. … --- ## [Ghost in the Machine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ghost-in-the-machine/78757)
**Author:** [@Ren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ren)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ghost-in-the-machine/78757 "2013-04-26T03:52:31Z")
Hi Guys, My 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is possessed. I first noticed the apparition's trickery when I parked my car on Post Street in San Francisco, locked it as usual with my key fob and walked away. I was half a block down… --- ## [Quandry: Car Shopping-Need Suggestions/Advice!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quandry-car-shopping-need-suggestions-advice/78840)
**Author:** [@cmn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quandry-car-shopping-need-suggestions-advice/78840 "2013-04-26T02:38:18Z")
Have a 98 Subaru Outback that I will be replacing (live in Colorado). Have driven and loved the car for 13 years. Would love a "sportier" car, but also have decent ground clearance, good in snow and dirt roads for hikes… --- ## [Need to find new shop for 60k maintenance (South Nashua, NH)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-find-new-shop-for-60k-maintenance-south-nashua-nh/78923)
**Author:** [@ariel84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ariel84)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-find-new-shop-for-60k-maintenance-south-nashua-nh/78923 "2013-04-26T02:30:14Z")
Since I got my '08 Ford Escape XLT (6 cyl.), I've been going to Best Ford, Nashua, for maintenance and repairs. For the 60k service, they have a package that's ridiculously expensive (over $500). Never mind if the car ne… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1810) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1812)