# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1815 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1816 --- ## [Should I replace my engine or get rid of the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-engine-or-get-rid-of-the-car/78727)
**Author:** [@Jackie\_Kim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackie_Kim)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-engine-or-get-rid-of-the-car/78727 "2013-04-22T02:13:06Z")
Hi, I have a 1999 Honda Odyssey. It has 140,000 mileage on it. I bought it for $4000 with a rebuilt transmission second hand July 2013. Since then, I have been using and abusing the vehicle and not have done any kind of… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet C6500 injector replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-c6500-injector-replacement/78849)
**Author:** [@Dennis0808](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis0808)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-c6500-injector-replacement/78849 "2013-04-22T01:51:31Z")
Our truck started getting diesel in the antifreeze but was still running. It has a Cat engine so we called CAT and they told us it would be a month before they could get to it but that we needed new injector cups. We ca… --- ## [Has anyone successfully sued a Body Shop for unauthorized repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-successfully-sued-a-body-shop-for-unauthorized-repairs/78834)
**Author:** [@LG90057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LG90057)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-successfully-sued-a-body-shop-for-unauthorized-repairs/78834 "2013-04-22T01:13:29Z")
I was in a serious accident, and the dealer recommended a Body Shop. They did an estimate, then a supplement for $12k, which I approved. Six weeks later, at pickup, the final charges were almost $19k on a $24k car (7 mon… --- ## [2011 saab 9-5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-saab-9-5/76961)
**Author:** [@brisco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brisco)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-saab-9-5/76961 "2013-04-21T20:52:39Z")
Should i have any major concerns about buying a new 2011 9-5 Saab (decent price) - no warranty - availability of parts going forward. We have had good luck with a 13 year old Saab that is still running and liked all feat… --- ## [Ford F-250 Fuel Tank Senders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f-250-fuel-tank-senders/78837)
**Author:** [@Tower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tower)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f-250-fuel-tank-senders/78837 "2013-04-21T20:16:32Z")
I have a 1991 F-250 Supercab with the 7.3 L Diesel and twin fuel tanks.Recently the gauge sender for the forward tank stopped working. Ford tells me that the sending unit is obsolete. Perhaps they want me to buy a new tr… --- ## [Clunking Noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noises/78619)
**Author:** [@Miss\_Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Miss_Me)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noises/78619 "2013-04-21T20:05:24Z")
I have an '02 Chevy Cavalier. It was making a screeching noise when I turn for a while and now has started making a loud rythmic clunking noise all the time when the car is turned on. It gets louder and softer but neve… --- ## [Impala 2004 damaged connecting rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impala-2004-damaged-connecting-rod/78828)
**Author:** [@little\_feller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/little_feller)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impala-2004-damaged-connecting-rod/78828 "2013-04-21T19:50:07Z")
I have an Impala 2004 with 136,000 miles that has a damaged connecting rod. I have received a quote of $3500 to replace the engine with a remanufactured one. The body of the car is still good. I need help deciding if … --- ## [Radiator fan didn't come one for about 10 mins as the car was parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-didnt-come-one-for-about-10-mins-as-the-car-was-parked/78838)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-didnt-come-one-for-about-10-mins-as-the-car-was-parked/78838 "2013-04-21T19:38:06Z")
1999 Acura Integra 4DR LS Auto with 93k miles I tried to bleed by letting the engine run with the Radiator cap open and the heat lever set to the max. It ran almost 10 mins but the the fan never came on! It was Not get… --- ## [Pontiac battery won't charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-battery-wont-charge/78821)
**Author:** [@Gecko314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gecko314)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-battery-wont-charge/78821 "2013-04-21T18:00:26Z")
2001 Pontiac Bonneville 75k miles. I have had problems before and replaced the spark plugs due to misfirings. My latest issue came after a 600 mile road trip. I went out to start the car and did not get anything, no turn… --- ## [Honoring human remains (ashes)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honoring-human-remains-ashes/78660)
**Author:** [@kozmo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kozmo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honoring-human-remains-ashes/78660 "2013-04-21T17:46:04Z")
Regarding the recent caller who wanted to honor her fathers wishes to have his ashes somehow included in his car, Tommy suggested putting the ashes in the ashtray and sealing it with plastic, just want to share that my w… --- ## [All wheel drive wad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive-wad/78185)
**Author:** [@BAP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BAP)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive-wad/78185 "2013-04-21T16:32:21Z")
I just bought a 2007 Toyota rav4 with all wheel drive. We live near buffalo ny, therefore we get a lot of snow. This is our first all wheel drive vehicle. The first time it got its test was in our driveway with a foot of… --- ## [Toyota Corollas with Spoilers? Ok, or Over the Top?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corollas-with-spoilers-ok-or-over-the-top/78763)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corollas-with-spoilers-ok-or-over-the-top/78763 "2013-04-21T15:04:12Z")
I just don't see a spoiler as being an appropriate gadget tacked on to a Toyota Corolla. The Corolla is supposed to be the people's car after all. A reliable, frugal ride to get you safely where you and your family … --- ## [The wife's '07 Chevy Impala's wheel is making a funny noise - and i already replaced the bearing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-wifes-07-chevy-impalas-wheel-is-making-a-funny-noise-and-i-already-replaced-the-bearing/78815)
**Author:** [@daveygravy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daveygravy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-wifes-07-chevy-impalas-wheel-is-making-a-funny-noise-and-i-already-replaced-the-bearing/78815 "2013-04-21T08:08:27Z")
Hello folks. I wonder if you could assist me. The wife's '07 Chevy Impala's wheel is making a funny noise - sort of a "whoop whoop whoop" out of the front passenger side wheel as the car gets up to speed. there is vib… --- ## [1998 Lincoln Town Car stalls when turning corner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-town-car-stalls-when-turning-corner/78827)
**Author:** [@jozan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jozan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-town-car-stalls-when-turning-corner/78827 "2013-04-21T07:52:13Z")
Often as I slow down and start turning a corner, mostly to the right, my 1998 Lincoln Town Car stalls. I have to pull off to the side of the road, put it in park and then restart it, which it does every time. Any ideas… --- ## [94 Lexus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-lexus/78823)
**Author:** [@christaM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christaM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-lexus/78823 "2013-04-21T06:11:51Z")
My boyfriend ( a mechanic) has a 94 Lexus car for me to use how ever it has problems. It has rear brakes locking( they were changed) and the car freezes won't move in anyway. Every time when it's driven 3-4 miles it free… --- ## [Trunk Latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-latch/78819)
**Author:** [@momoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momoney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-latch/78819 "2013-04-21T02:46:22Z")
The trunk latch on my 2009 Mercury Marquis is malfunctionng. It sometimes will close OK, then at other times it will not, and then it requires that I hit the trunk button on the car remote button to make ithe latch clos… --- ## [Engine stops ~5seconds after I start car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stops-5seconds-after-i-start-car/78793)
**Author:** [@TheDane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheDane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stops-5seconds-after-i-start-car/78793 "2013-04-21T02:36:34Z")
I bought a 2006 Lexus 430sc 2wks ago with a service contract that the car dealership says will kick in 30 days after purchase date 3/30. Yesterday the issue start (11 days before service contract starts). Engine stops ~5… --- ## [2003 Hyundai Sonata - Power Steering Issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-sonata-power-steering-issue/78829)
**Author:** [@spacevstime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spacevstime)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-sonata-power-steering-issue/78829 "2013-04-21T01:20:03Z")
I drive a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. I currently have a slight grinding noise (or maybe more of a low growling) when I make left turns. This happened in the not-so-distant past and it was an issue with the power steering hos… --- ## [1996 dodge ram 1500 overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-1500-overheating/78775)
**Author:** [@mspell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mspell)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-1500-overheating/78775 "2013-04-21T00:51:05Z")
my 1996 dodge ram 1500 is over heating sitting still and going down the road i have replace (in the past 3 days) radiator, water pump, thermostat, and radiator cap. i have rented a block tester from auto zone and tested … --- ## [Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Control Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-ima-control-module/78825)
**Author:** [@ANCinsomniAK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ANCinsomniAK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-ima-control-module/78825 "2013-04-21T00:19:55Z")
In a futile attempt to enhance my daughter's image as a greenie, I bought her a new 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid. That car has proven the fallacy of early adoption. The only thing green about it is all the green I gave to the… --- ## [Air Bag Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light/78801)
**Author:** [@ffej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ffej)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light/78801 "2013-04-20T23:10:51Z")
Greetings all, I have an issue regarding an Air Bag (SRS) light on my 1996 GMC Yukon. Recently, I replaced a steering box in this vehicle. After the job was done, I noticed the "AIR BAG" light stayed on continuously… --- ## [Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery/78814)
**Author:** [@MTM22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MTM22)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery/78814 "2013-04-20T22:33:30Z")
We have a 2007 Ford Escape, primarily driven by our teen daughter. She usually drives 4 or 5 miles a day to school and back on city streets, with rare highway driving. Recently failed to start with battery less than 6 … --- ## [Saturn Astra transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-astra-transmission/78765)
**Author:** [@zamabel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zamabel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-astra-transmission/78765 "2013-04-20T21:29:49Z")
I've had this used for just a couple of months, it's manual transmission and today the gears stopped working. I have taken it to a transmission specialist and want to know, if I do need to repair/replace the transmission… --- ## [Thumping sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-sound/78808)
**Author:** [@mexmark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mexmark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-sound/78808 "2013-04-20T21:20:36Z")
something has been thumping the floor of my car from underneath, frequency stays totally in synch with the speed, not necessarily the revs, if i touch the floor on the exhaust bump right up next to the center console it … --- ## [You guys are waaaaaay too nice!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-guys-are-waaaaaay-too-nice/78786)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-guys-are-waaaaaay-too-nice/78786 "2013-04-20T20:51:13Z")
Couple days ago somebody asked a question about a possibly ruined engine in a minivan. The OP asked about an engine replacement or junking the van. What struck me is how nicely everyone replied to the OP even with the in… --- ## [Should my service have been comped after I discovered technician dishonesty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-my-service-have-been-comped-after-i-discovered-technician-dishonesty/78800)
**Author:** [@MzimmerVT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MzimmerVT)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-my-service-have-been-comped-after-i-discovered-technician-dishonesty/78800 "2013-04-20T20:38:54Z")
I brought my Rav4 into my Toyota dealership for its 30,000 mile maintenance today, got handed a bill for $390 and asked the service rep to explain the charges to me so I could understand what I was paying for. It reveal… --- ## [Misfire / Jerking going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-jerking-going-uphill/78491)
**Author:** [@ReggieS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReggieS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-jerking-going-uphill/78491 "2013-04-20T20:19:34Z")
I have a 92 (3.3L) New Yorker 5th Avenue that has makes the car jerk badly going uphill and occasionally makes a backfire / misfire noise. It is a general jerking, not localized (right / left front) by feel. It starts o… --- ## [Battery dead every two weeks in winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead-every-two-weeks-in-winter/78813)
**Author:** [@JudithMC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudithMC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead-every-two-weeks-in-winter/78813 "2013-04-20T18:42:38Z")
Since 4 years we have a Mercedes S 55 AMG 2001 which was given to us by a friend. Since the beginning he had electricity problems. The car leaks electricity somewhere. In the beginning it was full of gadgets: fax-machine… --- ## [Rainier 5.3 mods?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rainier-5-3-mods/78794)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rainier-5-3-mods/78794 "2013-04-20T18:16:54Z")
saw a used rainier for sale. had the 5.3 V8 LS motor rated at 303hp. owner said it had a special chip or was tuned and had a cold air intake and was now producing 390 hp? anyone here buy that claim? i know its easy to pu… --- ## [US Model Overseas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-model-overseas/78732)
**Author:** [@mmhug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmhug)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-model-overseas/78732 "2013-04-20T12:38:33Z")
I need to buy a car in the US but I'm going abroad in 7-8 months for a two-year period. I'm headed to a country, where I understand they have authorized service centers for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ford and maybe a c… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1814) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1816)