# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1817 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1818 --- ## [Speedometer Needle Pegged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-needle-pegged/78774)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-needle-pegged/78774 "2013-04-19T05:08:59Z")
99 Camaro, 5.7L, 148K. Alternator took a crap and has since been replaced. When the old one failed, the speedometer needle went all the way to the max and has been there ever since. Is there some kind of reset procedur… --- ## [Air Only From Defrost and Feet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-only-from-defrost-and-feet/78776)
**Author:** [@Altimawarrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Altimawarrior)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-only-from-defrost-and-feet/78776 "2013-04-19T04:58:12Z")
I am about at whits end. My 2000 Nissan Altima is only blowing air from the defrost and feet. It will do both heat and A/C so I know it isn't the blend door and it will also switch from straight Defrost to Defrost and … --- ## [2004 chevy aveo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-aveo/78756)
**Author:** [@dugamus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dugamus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-aveo/78756 "2013-04-19T02:09:00Z")
my 2004 aveo gallops when idling. when i put it in gear (automatic) it takes off by itsself. i dont have to touch the gas. going down the road it will climb to 50-60 miles an hour without touching the gas. i DO NOT have … --- ## [Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/78720)
**Author:** [@GMJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMJ)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/78720 "2013-04-19T02:04:07Z")
My car is a 2005 Honda Accord V6 with 35,500 miles on it. I have been told by my mechanic at the Honda dealership that the timing belt needs to be changed. He said that Honda recommends this service at either 90,000 mi… --- ## [Remedy for a quiet turn signal ticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remedy-for-a-quiet-turn-signal-ticking/78702)
**Author:** [@Emerogork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emerogork)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remedy-for-a-quiet-turn-signal-ticking/78702 "2013-04-19T01:47:14Z")
On today's show a caller spoke of not being able to hear the turn signal tick. I drive a Buick Estate Wagon with that same problem. I have never been able to find a different blinker. One day I was in K-Mart and saw … --- ## [Checking a wheel bearing by hand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-a-wheel-bearing-by-hand/78751)
**Author:** [@betanj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/betanj)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-a-wheel-bearing-by-hand/78751 "2013-04-19T01:33:03Z")
Here is the background in a nut shell: My car got hit in the rear, drivers side. Made a humming noise that I thought was coming from the cosmetic damage that the car suffered. Got the damaged repaired; insurance paid.… --- ## [96 Toyota, $500 repair job, should I go for it? I'm not a car guy, help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-toyota-500-repair-job-should-i-go-for-it-im-not-a-car-guy-help/78772)
**Author:** [@luisjrjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luisjrjr)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-toyota-500-repair-job-should-i-go-for-it-im-not-a-car-guy-help/78772 "2013-04-19T01:31:57Z")
I recently went in for an oil change for my little Toyota. We're at 252k miles and I wanted to make sure I'd be ok making it to San Diego and back.(I made it, no problem) Before I left the shop the mechanic informed me t… --- ## [2005 Subaru WRX high idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-wrx-high-idle/78773)
**Author:** [@Stitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stitch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-wrx-high-idle/78773 "2013-04-18T23:34:07Z")
The past two times I've driven to work I've hit significant traffic. While in the middle of stop and go traffic, the engine started to idle at high RPM (3000-4000). Today the temperature gauge really started climbing and… --- ## [Can anyone tell me where I can buy a new one of these rims?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-where-i-can-buy-a-new-one-of-these-rims/78768)
**Author:** [@hgrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hgrey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-where-i-can-buy-a-new-one-of-these-rims/78768 "2013-04-18T21:29:31Z")
I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante LX. I have a bent rim, and although my google skillz are mad, I can't find a replacement for a bent rim. It's a 5-spoke, 17" alloy rim that has the logo NLSR. The "N" is blue, and the re… --- ## [2002 Honda Civic - clunking sound heard near front passenger side when making turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-clunking-sound-heard-near-front-passenger-side-when-making-turn/78767)
**Author:** [@whelniff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whelniff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-clunking-sound-heard-near-front-passenger-side-when-making-turn/78767 "2013-04-18T21:12:48Z")
Hi all. I am posting about my girlfriend's 2002 Honda Civic. Whenever she and I make a turn in it, a clunking sound is heard and felt on the front passenger side in the area of the floorboard, and it seems to come fro… --- ## [Too Low Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-low-oil/78730)
**Author:** [@Mazda\_Mike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mazda_Mike)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-low-oil/78730 "2013-04-18T20:50:35Z")
My 2004 6"i" started rattling when cold but stopped after warmup, so I didn't think much of it for a few K's of miles until I took it in for an oil change. The mechanic stated that the oil filer "shroud" had cracked, it… --- ## [2000 Subaru Outback Shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-shutting-off/77749)
**Author:** [@Lesbaru1212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lesbaru1212)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-shutting-off/77749 "2013-04-18T20:38:48Z")
I have a newly purchased 2000 subaru outback automatic. I just busted my back doing new front CV Axels, Inner/Outer tie rods with boots and front tires with alignment. The other day when coming to a stop at a intersecti… --- ## [Civic overheated... why and now what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-overheated-why-and-now-what/78749)
**Author:** [@AlexJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-overheated-why-and-now-what/78749 "2013-04-18T20:16:12Z")
I drive a 1998 Civic hatchback. Last night while I was driving I needed some gas. I pulled into a station and the only gas they had available was 93 (highest octane). I only ever fill up with 87 or whatever the lowest gr… --- ## [Replace a 2002 avalon 3.5L V6 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-a-2002-avalon-3-5l-v6-engine/78769)
**Author:** [@cdmoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdmoney)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-a-2002-avalon-3-5l-v6-engine/78769 "2013-04-18T20:06:22Z")
can I replace a 2002 avalon 3.5L V6 engine with a more recent 6 cylinder engine from Toyota --- ## [Truck won't start... sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-start-sometimes/78755)
**Author:** [@Insignia200](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Insignia200)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-start-sometimes/78755 "2013-04-18T20:03:26Z")
I drive a 5-spd manual 2000 Chevy S10 standard pickup. This thing has been good to me from Day 1, I've literally never had a problem with it outside of normal wear and tear (break pads, tires, etc). This thing has been a… --- ## [Jeep Rubicon losing power issues driving in a incline (freeway)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-rubicon-losing-power-issues-driving-in-a-incline-freeway/78741)
**Author:** [@Paceman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paceman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-rubicon-losing-power-issues-driving-in-a-incline-freeway/78741 "2013-04-18T18:34:25Z")
Please advise: I have a 2006 Rubicon Wrangler 4.0 (automatic) with 15K miles, excellent cond. When I drive up to the mountains my Jeep loses power to the point I have the gas pedal pushed to the floor, whereas I can jump… --- ## [Chevrolet Impala Transmisson Slips/180,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-impala-transmisson-slips-180-000-miles/78770)
**Author:** [@E\_MAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/E_MAN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-impala-transmisson-slips-180-000-miles/78770 "2013-04-18T17:17:37Z")
Cars transmission slips during take-off . 180,000 miles , does it need service, modulator valve or replacement? --- ## [Leaking oil pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-oil-pan/78761)
**Author:** [@AprilEclipse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AprilEclipse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-oil-pan/78761 "2013-04-18T08:55:20Z")
I have a 99 Eclipse which is pretty low... I guess while driving I had scraped the oil pan on something but didn't think anything of it until my car was sitting and i noticed loss of oil. It doesn't leak when the car is … --- ## [Trasnmission fluid in engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trasnmission-fluid-in-engine-oil/78744)
**Author:** [@Palomo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Palomo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trasnmission-fluid-in-engine-oil/78744 "2013-04-18T08:44:08Z")
I have a 91 pontiac Grand Prix with a 3.1 and the car has NO leaks, however, I have noticed that the transmission fluid level go down and the engine oil goes up. My conclussion is that some how the tranny fluid is crossi… --- ## [The ricin mailer is from here in Mississippi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ricin-mailer-is-from-here-in-mississippi/78764)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ricin-mailer-is-from-here-in-mississippi/78764 "2013-04-18T08:00:43Z")
Paul Kevin Curtis was arrested on charges relating to the letters to the POTUS and Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker. Here is a story regarding Mr Curtis http://www.ripoffreport.com/political-cover-ups/north-mississipp… --- ## [Disable "Service Tire Pressure System Soon" alert](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disable-service-tire-pressure-system-soon-alert/78759)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disable-service-tire-pressure-system-soon-alert/78759 "2013-04-18T07:01:57Z")
Took our 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan to a tire shop today. One sensor battery is completely dead, and when replaced, the other 3 batteries were too weak remove the alert from the information panel. Cost to repair all 4 is… --- ## [My 2005 Saturn Ion 2 windows will not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-saturn-ion-2-windows-will-not-work/78762)
**Author:** [@ckmommie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ckmommie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-saturn-ion-2-windows-will-not-work/78762 "2013-04-18T04:58:52Z")
About a year ago the passenger side window stopped working. It was not a huge problem and my husband kept telling me he would look at it. Well.......... as of last week none of the windows will work and the drivers side … --- ## [Nissan Sentra Accelerator Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-accelerator-issues/72851)
**Author:** [@I.K.E](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I.K.E)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-accelerator-issues/72851 "2013-04-18T04:26:40Z")
I have an 03 Nissan Sentra 1.8 with 200k miles. A year ago I started having an issue with the accelerator. When I drive the car the accelerator stops working. It idles perfectly, but when I step on the gas, I get almost … --- ## [Air Conditioner Drain Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-drain-problem/78760)
**Author:** [@wrh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-drain-problem/78760 "2013-04-18T04:19:27Z")
Sone water from the air conditioner drains on the carpet on the right side of the car. The drain hose is open and water in draining from it. Where could I look to find the problem? It is a 2003 caravan --- ## [Parts for '88 dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-for-88-dakota/78748)
**Author:** [@neighbor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neighbor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-for-88-dakota/78748 "2013-04-18T04:07:30Z")
My friend has run into a stumbling block finding parts for his '88 4-cylinder Dodge Dakota. He has welded together the bracket that holds the alternator and water pump too many times. It needs to be replaced. Anyone have… --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry 4 cyl rough running with ac on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-4-cyl-rough-running-with-ac-on/78742)
**Author:** [@red\_corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/red_corvette)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-4-cyl-rough-running-with-ac-on/78742 "2013-04-18T03:16:19Z")
Anyone know why 2009 Camry 4 cyl runs rough when ac is turned on? Car has 42k and started during last 6k. Dealer says car is normal but it didn't do this until recently. Any help will be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Quality of today's gasoline - better or worse than the past?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quality-of-todays-gasoline-better-or-worse-than-the-past/78709)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quality-of-todays-gasoline-better-or-worse-than-the-past/78709 "2013-04-18T02:39:04Z")
I keep hearing that today's gasoline is junk and causes all kinds of trouble from old timers. They say we are refining lower quality crude oil into gasoline now and this wasn't possible in the past. They also say the a… --- ## [98 Accord/ Brake Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-accord-brake-light/78747)
**Author:** [@misterr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/misterr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-accord-brake-light/78747 "2013-04-18T00:25:56Z")
Every morning when i leave to work my brake light begins to turn on, when i go over a bump or brake it shuts off. But only happens in the mornings when my car sits over night or long periods of time . What is the cause o… --- ## [Have you ever heard of a car that can't turn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-heard-of-a-car-that-cant-turn/78736)
**Author:** [@dweber08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dweber08)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-heard-of-a-car-that-cant-turn/78736 "2013-04-18T00:18:45Z")
Hello lovely people! Here's my situation of the day - my wonderful Mazda Protege 1993 gets me from point A to point B. That is only if the gas tank stays above above a half a tank of gas. The second the gauge drops … --- ## [2002 Jetta Wagon Spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jetta-wagon-spark-plugs/78733)
**Author:** [@rjblaskiewicz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjblaskiewicz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jetta-wagon-spark-plugs/78733 "2013-04-17T22:40:03Z")
So here's a stinker that apparently has my mechanic puzzled. A few days ago I brought in my 2002 Jetta wagon in for a headlamp bulb change and a oil change. I pull out, but by the time I get home the check engine light i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1816) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1818)