# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1813 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1814 --- ## [Orifice Tube OR Expansion Valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/orifice-tube-or-expansion-valve/78877)
**Author:** [@Personage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personage)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/orifice-tube-or-expansion-valve/78877 "2013-04-24T08:41:21Z")
AC blows really cold but the pulley is wobbling. Mechanic says the Compressor shaft is aluminum and the pulley is steel, ie, bad combination. The Auto Parts store (OReilly's) says my 2002 Toyota 4 Runner, SR5 calls fo… --- ## [Mileage for water pump replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-for-water-pump-replacement/78796)
**Author:** [@MAGon121254](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MAGon121254)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-for-water-pump-replacement/78796 "2013-04-24T07:27:04Z")
Hi, all. I've always heard that the water pump should be replaced along with the timing belt, and the belt should be replaced every 60,000 miles. Fine, but what about if the car has a timing chain instead, which doesn't… --- ## [No Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-acceleration/78894)
**Author:** [@nose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-acceleration/78894 "2013-04-24T06:18:31Z")
As I was driving home, I came to a stop. When I depressed the accelerator to move, nothing happened. No gas was getting to the accelerator, the car wouldn't move, but the engine was still running. So I shifted the car in… --- ## [Matching a 96 Dakota transfer case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/matching-a-96-dakota-transfer-case/78896)
**Author:** [@fomoco1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fomoco1961)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/matching-a-96-dakota-transfer-case/78896 "2013-04-24T06:11:09Z")
I have a 96 Dakota 4x4 that i need to replace the transfer case and have been told it has to be the exact same model. It is a 231 D / 5210 5095 / 2 12 96 3 / 272 on the tag. I am wondering if there is a reason for the ex… --- ## [Registering a car/ sales tax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/registering-a-car-sales-tax/78881)
**Author:** [@honeybadgerdonegivea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honeybadgerdonegivea)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/registering-a-car-sales-tax/78881 "2013-04-24T05:31:02Z")
I am very confused, so if someone can answer my questions SIMPLY, I would be forever grateful. We are an active duty military family who recently purchased a car in Georgia, our home address is still listed as Colorado.… --- ## [1970 chevelle 454](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevelle-454/78886)
**Author:** [@1970\_chevelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1970_chevelle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevelle-454/78886 "2013-04-24T05:28:26Z")
I HAVE AN AFTER MARKET NON VENTED GAS TANK. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL KINDS OF GAS CAPS BOTH VENTED AND NON VENTED. I HAVE PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE TANK OR I GET FUEL SPILLING OUT OF THE CAP WHEN I EXCELLERATE HARD. HAS ANYON… --- ## [Clunky brakes on 2011 CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunky-brakes-on-2011-crv/78868)
**Author:** [@ronnied](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronnied)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunky-brakes-on-2011-crv/78868 "2013-04-24T05:27:12Z")
I have a 2011CRV 2 wheel drive that is making a clunking noise in the front brakes every time I take my foot off of the pedal. I took it to the dealer twice and both times they told me that there is nothing they can do a… --- ## [Dents and Paint Scratches on Century Buick '99](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dents-and-paint-scratches-on-century-buick-99/78798)
**Author:** [@oublie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oublie)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dents-and-paint-scratches-on-century-buick-99/78798 "2013-04-24T05:08:08Z")
A couple of days ago, I borrowed my friend's car and accidentally scraped against a concrete pole pulling it out of a parking lot. Flustered, I made a lot of mistakes that resulted in a pretty serious dent and paint scra… --- ## [Park Avenue locking itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-avenue-locking-itself/78875)
**Author:** [@cyclista](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cyclista)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-avenue-locking-itself/78875 "2013-04-24T05:04:13Z")
My mother has a 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (Burgundy.) Three times now, it has locked itself. The first time was several months ago, my nephew started it in my brother's driveway to warm up, and when they went back out, the… --- ## [2000 Volvo V70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-v70/78887)
**Author:** [@EJ1418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EJ1418)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-v70/78887 "2013-04-24T03:43:22Z")
Is it worth it to replace a Transfer case and Drive shaft on a 2000 Volvo v70 with 120K miles? Esitmated repair cost are close to 5K for parts and labor. --- ## [Leaky brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-brake/78871)
**Author:** [@oil\_dog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oil_dog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-brake/78871 "2013-04-24T02:53:05Z")
I have a '99 Silverado 250 with a leak between the brake reservoir and the master cyl Mechanics tell me there is no gasket How can I get it to stop leaking? --- ## [Long distance Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-distance-driving/78869)
**Author:** [@ALP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALP)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-distance-driving/78869 "2013-04-24T01:51:42Z")
Hello all, I have a 2000 VW bug that has had very few problems, it has about 90,000 miles on it. I am driving it from Iowa to Austin Texas and this is my first long road trip. Should I get it checked out by a mechanic… --- ## [$900 to replace 5 air pressure monitors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/900-to-replace-5-air-pressure-monitors/78298)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/900-to-replace-5-air-pressure-monitors/78298 "2013-04-24T01:51:02Z")
Someone told me the other day they had gone to their auto repair shop b/c the dashboard light said there was something wrong with the tire pressure gadgets inside the tires. The shop did a computer test and said two of … --- ## [Hot car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-car/78866)
**Author:** [@Tee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-car/78866 "2013-04-23T23:58:02Z")
I have a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. It constantly runs hot and I don't know why. We have replaced the thermostat, the water pump, and the water jug to no avail. The new water jug has now sprung a leak. I'm incredibly frus… --- ## [92 acura vigor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-acura-vigor/78826)
**Author:** [@bearsign](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bearsign)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-acura-vigor/78826 "2013-04-23T23:21:57Z")
engine will turn over but not start. it is getting spark and gas I checked coil, replaced plugs and distrib. I checked timing and firing order. Since there is spark and gas shouldn't I at least get a backfire? --- ## [Quick Q needs Quick A: trace oil in coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-q-needs-quick-a-trace-oil-in-coolant/78848)
**Author:** [@C\_Colin\_Backslash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/C_Colin_Backslash)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-q-needs-quick-a-trace-oil-in-coolant/78848 "2013-04-23T22:31:04Z")
Don't let the title fool you. Unlike every other Q&A I've found in my research, this is not a case of an unknown source of oil leaking into the coolant. It's actually much stupider --- I mean, simpler ... Q: If a coola… --- ## [Anti Lock warning 1991 Honda Prelude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-warning-1991-honda-prelude/78830)
**Author:** [@sparks\_959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparks_959)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-warning-1991-honda-prelude/78830 "2013-04-23T21:28:18Z")
My anti lock warning comes on after 1 mile of driving. If I test the anti lock on ice during the first mile the system works fine, around 1 mile the lamp lights. Any ideas ? --- ## [Dodge Journey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-journey/78870)
**Author:** [@Paul\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul_B)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-journey/78870 "2013-04-23T19:36:10Z")
Considering buying a new 2013 4 cylinder version due to attractive pricing. Drove it and seemed fine to me though reviewers are calling it underpowered and recommend the 6 cylinder. Any reason other than personal prefe… --- ## [Puzzler: Off Road race, partners try to get equal times, but can't speak to each other](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-off-road-race-partners-try-to-get-equal-times-but-cant-speak-to-each-other/78852)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-off-road-race-partners-try-to-get-equal-times-but-cant-speak-to-each-other/78852 "2013-04-23T19:16:28Z")
The solution to count the windshied wiper swipes as a sort of clock would work if the first partner was allowed to speak to the second after the first driver completed the course. But what if the second driver had no id… --- ## [Best struts to buy for your money](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-struts-to-buy-for-your-money/78857)
**Author:** [@Jared\_MN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jared_MN)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-struts-to-buy-for-your-money/78857 "2013-04-23T14:43:44Z")
I am trying to figure out what is the best strut to buy for my money. I am thinking about getting Gabriel from Autozone because they have their 20% off deal if you order online. Or are all of them about the same. --- ## [Bizarre symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-symptoms/75516)
**Author:** [@LadyMinx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LadyMinx)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-symptoms/75516 "2013-04-23T08:53:00Z")
I have a 2004 Ford Focus that has always run like a champ; (71,000) miles. Two years ago it started having some really strange "issues." The car's dash light for the ABS would start to flash off and on, accompanied by a … --- ## [2001 PT Cruiser Fog Lights ISSUE~battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pt-cruiser-fog-lights-issue-battery-drain/78864)
**Author:** [@artifex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artifex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pt-cruiser-fog-lights-issue-battery-drain/78864 "2013-04-23T07:07:48Z")
Ive been doing the research online.. I did read an earlier discussion on the same thing- " Foglights come on mysteriously!?!? by 'Lugnuttz' in April 2008" 'Americar' (if your still on here) your responses to this one… --- ## [VW Cabriolet 1993 electrical, blower and lights remain on all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cabriolet-1993-electrical-blower-and-lights-remain-on-all-the-time/78876)
**Author:** [@lb2whls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lb2whls)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cabriolet-1993-electrical-blower-and-lights-remain-on-all-the-time/78876 "2013-04-23T05:37:37Z")
Hello. my car has leak and does not enjoy the pacific nw : ) so the passenger side got flooded took 5 days to dry out fully after using hairdryer under seat. there is after market cross over speaker wires under the sea… --- ## [Why do many 90s Civics burn oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-many-90s-civics-burn-oil/78746)
**Author:** [@98caddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98caddy)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-many-90s-civics-burn-oil/78746 "2013-04-23T04:41:48Z")
I am planning on getting a car to use as a back up car in case I need to make any major repairs on mine, and the main qualifications are that it needs to be inexpensive and relatively easy to repair myself (repairs on my… --- ## [2000 Chevy Astro running rough - loses acceleration. Bad gas? Ethanol?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-astro-running-rough-loses-acceleration-bad-gas-ethanol/76105)
**Author:** [@Dugitsbane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dugitsbane)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-astro-running-rough-loses-acceleration-bad-gas-ethanol/76105 "2013-04-23T04:32:56Z")
My 2000 Chevy Astro van started having problems whenever I accelerate, hesitating losing speed, and all I can possible tie it to is a new gas station where I filled up which said "May contain ethanol". I think the "serv… --- ## [Car selection advice needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-selection-advice-needed/78710)
**Author:** [@kmccon3561](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccon3561)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-selection-advice-needed/78710 "2013-04-23T04:01:04Z")
I am a 4' 11'' female and have a hard time seeing over the steering wheel on most cars. I usually have to look in between the steering wheel and the dash. And, with the dashes being designed as a humped up type, that m… --- ## [Chevy truck turn signal problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-truck-turn-signal-problem/71932)
**Author:** [@Opie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Opie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-truck-turn-signal-problem/71932 "2013-04-23T03:52:42Z")
Our son has a 97 Chevy C/K pickup truck and told me about a problem that I thought was easy to solve, and we tried, but it wasn't. The driver's side front turn signal flashes fast. I checked the rear lights on that sid… --- ## [Hyundai Elantra Touring 2009 17" Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-touring-2009-17-tires/78844)
**Author:** [@Elantra\_Touring](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elantra_Touring)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-touring-2009-17-tires/78844 "2013-04-23T03:23:44Z")
I absolutely love my 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring (with 17" inch wheels), and have put about 44,000 miles on it, which means it's time (or well past) to replace the originals I still have on it. That being said, I have … --- ## [1967 Camaro SS headlight issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-camaro-ss-headlight-issue/78820)
**Author:** [@67ss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/67ss)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-camaro-ss-headlight-issue/78820 "2013-04-23T02:56:54Z")
When I turn my headlights on idle the motor kills. At higher RPM engine still runs and lights will start to blink. --- ## [Windstar transmission failed...sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windstar-transmission-failed-sometimes/78862)
**Author:** [@62TD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/62TD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windstar-transmission-failed-sometimes/78862 "2013-04-23T02:17:02Z")
The transmission in our '98 Ford Windstar has failed....sometimes. I went to back it out of the garage and the motor would rev, but no movement of the vehicle. I put it in drive and had the same results. When I put it… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1812) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1814)