# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1819 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1820 --- ## [2003 E320: alternator or wiring problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-e320-alternator-or-wiring-problem/78689)
**Author:** [@lisachills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisachills)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-e320-alternator-or-wiring-problem/78689 "2013-04-16T05:58:37Z")
Hi, my 2003 E320 (131K miles) had been intermittingly flashing a red "Battery/Alternator Stop Vehicle" light and annoying alarm sound as well as a "Malfunction Electrical Consumers Turned Off" sign. Then three days ago t… --- ## [Making a car theft-resistant not-too-expensively](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-a-car-theft-resistant-not-too-expensively/78643)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-a-car-theft-resistant-not-too-expensively/78643 "2013-04-16T05:40:13Z")
Some people stole my pickup ('87 Toyota) last week. The cops called me last night: they found it. I picked it up this morning at a tow yard ($300! 'Discount Towing'). The thieves had jammed something into the igniti… --- ## [Road trip with an old car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-with-an-old-car/78721)
**Author:** [@Maude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maude)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-with-an-old-car/78721 "2013-04-16T04:45:04Z")
Hi! I drive a 1999 Toyota Tercel with 115 000 miles and no major problems . I'm planning a road trip across the U.S.A and Canada (for 2/3 months /16 500 miles) . I'll be travelling alone for the most part of it and I wou… --- ## [Daniel Yelm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daniel-yelm/78722)
**Author:** [@dbone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daniel-yelm/78722 "2013-04-16T04:09:31Z")
The blower for the a/c and heater, defrost stopped working. would work sometimes, now doesn't work at all --- ## [Rattling Noise during idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-during-idle/78296)
**Author:** [@NukeMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NukeMan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-during-idle/78296 "2013-04-16T03:58:26Z")
Hello All, I have an older 2001 Honda accord I4 about 160k miles on it. I recently noticed that there's a rattling sound when the car in in idle (800RPM) but it disappear when I rev it up to higher RPM or while driving… --- ## [My car wont consistantly start, and the battery won't stay charged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-consistantly-start-and-the-battery-wont-stay-charged/78713)
**Author:** [@alice513](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alice513)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-consistantly-start-and-the-battery-wont-stay-charged/78713 "2013-04-16T03:55:14Z")
My car began to not start almost every other time i tried to start without being jumped and now will not start at all without being jumped. the battery won't stay charged and I bought the battery brand new 6 months ago. --- ## [Cars That Last Forever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-last-forever/78634)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-last-forever/78634 "2013-04-16T02:40:25Z")
Found this in the local airwaves... http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/money/consumer/dont\_waste\_your\_money/Cars-that-last-forever1365683514488 Just a basic confirmation of the daily encounters we run into here. The br… --- ## [What is the reasonable price of a 1 year old, low mileage car compared to the new one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-reasonable-price-of-a-1-year-old-low-mileage-car-compared-to-the-new-one/78675)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-reasonable-price-of-a-1-year-old-low-mileage-car-compared-to-the-new-one/78675 "2013-04-16T01:29:28Z")
I am debating whether I can save some money by buying a slightly older car instead of a new one. Here is a hypothetical situation. How much A 2012 Chevy Cruz at 25K mileage is cheaper than a new Chevy Cruz 2013? 10%, 15… --- ## [Problems with 93 ford taurus back turn signals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-93-ford-taurus-back-turn-signals/78719)
**Author:** [@LH369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LH369)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-93-ford-taurus-back-turn-signals/78719 "2013-04-16T01:16:00Z")
The back turn signals on my 93 ford taurus wont work but the front ones do. i checked the fuses and the bulbs and everything was good. the brake lights work and the head lights but no turn signals. same with the hazard l… --- ## [My bogusity meter pegged out this morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-bogusity-meter-pegged-out-this-morning/78664)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-bogusity-meter-pegged-out-this-morning/78664 "2013-04-16T00:39:01Z")
A re-run Texas caller asked whether it would be better to buy a Toyota (her choice) SUV or a Range Rover Discovery (her British husband's choice). She was interested in cost of ownership and dependability. Either can be… --- ## [Toe Link issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toe-link-issues/78706)
**Author:** [@Melvin46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melvin46)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toe-link-issues/78706 "2013-04-16T00:14:15Z")
I Just bought my Jeep from a dealership 3 months ago. I have put about 6500 miles on it. I took it back to the dealership because they still needed to fix a leak in the sunroof, from when I bought it. During their ins… --- ## [Do more expensive brands of gas get better fuel economy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-more-expensive-brands-of-gas-get-better-fuel-economy/78648)
**Author:** [@zuchinno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zuchinno)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-more-expensive-brands-of-gas-get-better-fuel-economy/78648 "2013-04-15T23:52:19Z")
Do brands of gas that charge on average 20 cents more per gallon get more miles per gallon than off-brand gas stations or ARCO? I went to the Honda dealership today because I noticed I was only getting about 21-25 mpg … --- ## [Toyota trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-trans/78631)
**Author:** [@sakmani21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sakmani21)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-trans/78631 "2013-04-15T23:45:15Z")
hi ,my toyota solara v6 SE 2000 has as i think trans problem it won't reverse yesterday as i took it last week to semeone to do engine oil change but instead he drop off the trans oil and add more oil to the engine , an… --- ## [Is this ok? a/c](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-ok-a-c/78712)
**Author:** [@markoREGISTRADO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markoREGISTRADO)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-ok-a-c/78712 "2013-04-15T23:39:09Z")
Car is in shop.. 2009 CAMREY 4 cyl 4 door. a/c compressor died..(!) toyota dealer wants 2100.00 for part. Mechanic says it is an all electronic , he found one for 800 still wants to charhe 2k also replacing a valve an… --- ## [Modification of 2009 Ford Focus permanent air filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modification-of-2009-ford-focus-permanent-air-filter/78599)
**Author:** [@kilingtonskier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilingtonskier)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modification-of-2009-ford-focus-permanent-air-filter/78599 "2013-04-15T23:01:06Z")
Our 2009 Ford Focus has an air filter that cannot be changed and is guaranteed to last 100,000 miles. We are at 78,000 miles. To replace this set up will cost $450.00. I am wondering if there is a way to jeri-rig this se… --- ## [Tips for Rookie Stick Shift Driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-rookie-stick-shift-driver/78216)
**Author:** [@Stephen730](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen730)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-rookie-stick-shift-driver/78216 "2013-04-15T22:43:46Z")
Hey everyone! I think this site and community are awesome, and I foresee frequent visits as I learn more and more about cars. Maybe one day, I'll even be able to help some of you with your problems. I'm a pretty inex… --- ## [Change from tpi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-from-tpi/78605)
**Author:** [@Richard007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard007)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-from-tpi/78605 "2013-04-15T22:08:03Z")
i have a 1994 chevy silverado with 350 and fuel injection/tpi. i want to get rid of the tpi and put on my 4 barral holly and performance intake. my questions what changes have to be made to the fuel tank /pump/fuel line/… --- ## [Finding a really good toyota mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-really-good-toyota-mechanic/78711)
**Author:** [@Eliza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eliza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-really-good-toyota-mechanic/78711 "2013-04-15T21:47:49Z")
I have a 95, toyota corolla wagon with 180,000 miles, I had a great mechanic in Maryland, I live in Massachusetts on the north shore. I would like to find an honest, toyota mechanic who knows maintenance schedules and us… --- ## [Numerous Battery replacements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/numerous-battery-replacements/78658)
**Author:** [@susankay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susankay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/numerous-battery-replacements/78658 "2013-04-15T21:12:50Z")
I have a '96 Buick Park Avenue with 62,000 miles. It was bought new. For the last 4 years I have had the battery go "dead" and replaced with a new one on the average of once a year at our local Buick dealership. The … --- ## [Clutch Repair Cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-repair-cost/78665)
**Author:** [@akjacobs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akjacobs)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-repair-cost/78665 "2013-04-15T20:40:59Z")
My mechanic recently told me that the clutch on my 2000 Subaru Forester needs to be replaced. The need for the repair didn't come as any surprise, since the clutch has been slipping for several months. The price, howev… --- ## [Tire speed ratings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-speed-ratings/78705)
**Author:** [@DrDuh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrDuh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-speed-ratings/78705 "2013-04-15T19:06:43Z")
Why do tire vendors insist on selling me tires with higher speed ratings than I have any use for? The H/V/w tires are more expensive for equivalent tread life than standard (S/T) tires, but nobody will sell me a T-rated … --- ## [Drive it till it dies, or dump it while I can? Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-it-till-it-dies-or-dump-it-while-i-can-subaru-outback/78708)
**Author:** [@Jacy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-it-till-it-dies-or-dump-it-while-i-can-subaru-outback/78708 "2013-04-15T18:54:20Z")
Ok, I am on the horns of a dilemma and need a little advice from some experienced Subaru drivers/mechanics. I currently own a 2005 Subaru Legacy Outback with a 4 cyl and auto trans with "sportshift" or whatever they cal… --- ## [Please help Oldsmobile - 98, 1992](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-oldsmobile-98-1992/78701)
**Author:** [@PurdueGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PurdueGuy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-oldsmobile-98-1992/78701 "2013-04-15T18:41:36Z")
my 1992 olds 98 low beams do not work. However they high beams do along with the parking lights. I used a test light and am getting no electricity at the light socket. bulds are good. I check all fuses under the dash not… --- ## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/78524)
**Author:** [@tiger0007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiger0007)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/78524 "2013-04-15T18:11:38Z")
Three months ago, I had the transmission module changed due to the van wasn't shifting to pick up power. Then last night, it is happening again. I was driving at 40 miles per hour when I noticed the RPM Idle suddenly fel… --- ## ['96 Toyota Corolla has difficulty going beyond 45 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-toyota-corolla-has-difficulty-going-beyond-45-mph/78551)
**Author:** [@BumperThumper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BumperThumper)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-toyota-corolla-has-difficulty-going-beyond-45-mph/78551 "2013-04-15T18:03:21Z")
My '96 Toyota Corolla has difficulty going beyond 45 mph on the freeway, especially when the temperature gets down to zero. Normally the car shifts into 3rd gear at 45 mph. Instead it has excessive engine noise. I jus… --- ## [Which sway from here?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-sway-from-here/78703)
**Author:** [@backcountry\_gal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/backcountry_gal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-sway-from-here/78703 "2013-04-15T17:05:19Z")
5 years ago, my 1997 Nissan Pathfinder was t-boned at about 25 mph on the driver's side. Insurance totaled it because the damage exceeded the amount they would pay for body damage, but the frame was not bent. Replaced t… --- ## [2002 Avalon OEM tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-avalon-oem-tires/78659)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Van\_Sluyter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles_Van_Sluyter)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-avalon-oem-tires/78659 "2013-04-15T17:03:19Z")
My 98 year old mother-in-law has just decided to stop driving and has given me her one-owner 2002 Toyota Avalon with 30,200 miles on it. The car has been well cared for and has been parked in a garage when not in use. … --- ## [Rear brakes clicking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brakes-clicking-sound/78685)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brakes-clicking-sound/78685 "2013-04-15T16:45:27Z")
I have a 2002 KIA Sedona that I just had new drums, brakes and brake kit put on. The braking is fine, however I hear a clicking sound from the backend now when I apply the brakes when I just about come to a stop or ligh… --- ## [Broken Ford Escort rear springs. Here's an answer for you without a question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-ford-escort-rear-springs-heres-an-answer-for-you-without-a-question/78677)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-ford-escort-rear-springs-heres-an-answer-for-you-without-a-question/78677 "2013-04-15T16:26:12Z")
I bought a very pristine (if there is such a thing) one owner, 90K mile, '98 Ford Escort this week that looked darn near perfect. It was always dealer serviced, kept in a garage every night, perfect original paint, no ru… --- ## [2003 Ford Focus - Check Engine Light on but mechanics can't find anything wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-check-engine-light-on-but-mechanics-cant-find-anything-wrong/78696)
**Author:** [@Theysem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theysem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-check-engine-light-on-but-mechanics-cant-find-anything-wrong/78696 "2013-04-15T08:34:44Z")
My car has had the "Check Engine Light" come on 3 times. Each time it clicks back off after 4-5 drives. When I drive it the headlights will dim in and out on their own and after 30-40 minutes of driving it will "stutter"… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1818) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1820)