# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1820 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1821 --- ## [Can I sell the salvaged car I've been driving for 3 years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-sell-the-salvaged-car-ive-been-driving-for-3-years/78661)
**Author:** [@fhdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fhdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-sell-the-salvaged-car-ive-been-driving-for-3-years/78661 "2013-04-15T07:51:23Z")
My car was totaled back in January 2010, I chose to retain it and have been driving it for the last three years with no significant problems. Now I want to get rid of it and am wondering if I can sell it (for example, on… --- ## [Air Bags](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bags/78692)
**Author:** [@Horatio37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Horatio37)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bags/78692 "2013-04-15T07:00:24Z")
Is there anyway airbags can be checked without deploying them...to make sure they will deploy in a crash? --- ## [96' Jeep either won't let go of key or won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-jeep-either-wont-let-go-of-key-or-wont-start/78670)
**Author:** [@txsunrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/txsunrunner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-jeep-either-wont-let-go-of-key-or-wont-start/78670 "2013-04-15T06:48:07Z")
So, I've been a fan of Car Talk since I was a young girl and have loved listening to all the puzzling cases. I'm both completely thrilled and saddened that I have a weird car question for you. My Jeep has had some iss… --- ## [1990 Honda Accord won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-honda-accord-wont-start/78694)
**Author:** [@clode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clode)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-honda-accord-wont-start/78694 "2013-04-15T05:50:05Z")
Recently, my 1990 Honda Accord LX was involved in a T-bone collision. The driver at fault hit the rear passenger door on the driver's side, completely splitting through the metal, and also damaging the driver's door. I… --- ## [96 civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-civic/78686)
**Author:** [@no\_clue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/no_clue)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-civic/78686 "2013-04-15T03:58:47Z")
my 96 civic stalls when i put in drive sometimes,problem comes go's,was told tps sensor or trans control solenoid ? --- ## [Check engine Light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on/78697)
**Author:** [@kdowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kdowell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on/78697 "2013-04-15T03:09:28Z")
I just bought a 2008 Hyundai Accent about 2 weeks ago. It has 65,000 miles on it. One week after purchase the check engine light came on. The dealership looked at it and said it was just a leak from the gas cap. So I pur… --- ## [2010 Ford Taurus Clicking Sound Passenger side on Start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-clicking-sound-passenger-side-on-start-up/78690)
**Author:** [@Roo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-clicking-sound-passenger-side-on-start-up/78690 "2013-04-15T02:02:03Z")
We have a 2010 Ford Taurus. In good repair, regular maintenance has been done, 80k miles, mostly HWY. Friday when I started the vehicle there was a sound that lasted for about 10-15 seconds that was like "Tack tack ta… --- ## [Subaru Forester --- Emissions Problems. Am I causing this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-emissions-problems-am-i-causing-this/78442)
**Author:** [@TurboSubie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TurboSubie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-emissions-problems-am-i-causing-this/78442 "2013-04-15T01:44:14Z")
In January of 2012, I purchased a 2007 Subaru Forester Turbo (one-owner car with 7,500 miles, in like-new condition). In May the check engine light came on. One of the secondary air valve assemblies had failed, and the… --- ## [My GMC Sierra sounds like it has gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-gmc-sierra-sounds-like-it-has-gas/78626)
**Author:** [@RuningRoute66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuningRoute66)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-gmc-sierra-sounds-like-it-has-gas/78626 "2013-04-15T01:30:03Z")
My 2002 GMC Sierra, when the AC is on, occasionally makes a sound like pressure escaping from an air tank. Sometimes it doesn't do it at all, like when I take it to the dealer to get fixed, and other times it does it e… --- ## [Advice? on a just bought 2005 Daihatsu Terios 4x4 automatic 1.3 4Cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-a-just-bought-2005-daihatsu-terios-4x4-automatic-1-3-4cyl/78688)
**Author:** [@KKW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KKW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-a-just-bought-2005-daihatsu-terios-4x4-automatic-1-3-4cyl/78688 "2013-04-14T23:29:28Z")
Hi all, just bought this over in Turkey at my vacation house. Has 150,000 miles, but checks out at mechanic great and looks fantastic. My question has to do with any advice about things to do ASAP to prolong life and re… --- ## [2007 Nissan Quest not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-quest-not-starting/78691)
**Author:** [@Brandonleekling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandonleekling)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-quest-not-starting/78691 "2013-04-14T23:19:39Z")
I have a 2007 Nissan Quest S. 2 days ago, the gauges stopped working, but I was able to drive it home. Once home, I couldn't get it to start or shift into neutral. The next morning, I unhooked the battery for 15 minutes,… --- ## [2008 Toyota Corolla , creaking front brakes week after dealership brake change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-creaking-front-brakes-week-after-dealership-brake-change/78642)
**Author:** [@Doki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doki)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-corolla-creaking-front-brakes-week-after-dealership-brake-change/78642 "2013-04-14T22:49:32Z")
Took my 2008 Corolla in for its 60,000 mile checkup. It was recommended that the front brake pads be changed as they were getting low. It is now one week later. Now the front brakes creak when coming to a full stop. I… --- ## [Engine warning lights and dirty oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-warning-lights-and-dirty-oil/78682)
**Author:** [@skiboybill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skiboybill)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-warning-lights-and-dirty-oil/78682 "2013-04-14T21:22:24Z")
Had an issue with "check" engine light turning on and "cruise" control light flashing, intermittently. Dealer said we had dirty oil contaminating some solenoid valves in the system but we had just done an oil change and … --- ## [Diagnosing an overheating 2001 malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-an-overheating-2001-malibu/78683)
**Author:** [@Christian\_Phillips](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christian_Phillips)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-an-overheating-2001-malibu/78683 "2013-04-14T21:20:38Z")
my 2001 Chevy Malibu overheatedon the freeway the other day. I bought hey thermostat but I don't know if it is the water pump or not. Is there any way to tell without going through the elimination process? --- ## [Kia sephia intermittently starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sephia-intermittently-starting/78687)
**Author:** [@mysephia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mysephia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sephia-intermittently-starting/78687 "2013-04-14T20:57:52Z")
turn the key sometimes- nothing. sometimes 5 seconds, the longest was 35 minutes always starts, but you never know when. it's not battery, starter or solenoid. it's an automatic, 90k miles Moving the shifter does nothin… --- ## [No heat/little heat 92 Mercedes 300ce](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-little-heat-92-mercedes-300ce/78666)
**Author:** [@bambamss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bambamss)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-little-heat-92-mercedes-300ce/78666 "2013-04-14T20:05:13Z")
help needed, My 92 Benz has very little heat on either heat or defrost,and less on the passenger side,the engine gets up to temp fine ,and the heater hoses are hot going into and coming out of the firewall,I changed the … --- ## [2003 Toyota Tacoma 2.4L Spark Plug Gap Question - Gas Mileage Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tacoma-2-4l-spark-plug-gap-question-gas-mileage-issue/78439)
**Author:** [@Scott\_13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_13)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tacoma-2-4l-spark-plug-gap-question-gas-mileage-issue/78439 "2013-04-14T19:52:22Z")
Hello Everyone, I recently changed the spark plugs on my 2003 2wd 2.4L Tacoma with 122,000 miles. I do not think the plugs had ever been changed--I recently purchased the vehicle. I used the NGK direct replacement plug… --- ## [CD Changer on Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cd-changer-on-nissan-murano/78679)
**Author:** [@UnclebobMunich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UnclebobMunich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cd-changer-on-nissan-murano/78679 "2013-04-14T18:42:16Z")
Hi, I have a Nissan Murano 2006 that I bought six months ago. Everything worked fine. Now my CD changer does not work and I cannot reset or reject the CDs which are my favorite. The car was bought in Hawaii and I am now … --- ## [When to change oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-change-oil/78668)
**Author:** [@chuck1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuck1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-change-oil/78668 "2013-04-14T17:49:26Z")
I have a when to change the oil question. I have a new 2013 honda cr-v and received maintenance coupons for free oil changes every 7.600 miles the recommended mileage. The honda also displays the percentage of oil life u… --- ## [Hot rear seat in Dodge Grand Caravan '06](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-rear-seat-in-dodge-grand-caravan-06/78674)
**Author:** [@Bacha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bacha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-rear-seat-in-dodge-grand-caravan-06/78674 "2013-04-14T13:29:22Z")
In interstate driving this minivan has developed a peculiarly very hot seat, second row, behind the passenger (front) seat. It is so hot as to make it uncomfortable for anyone in the passenger seat, without AC on and ou… --- ## [Melting Battery Cable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melting-battery-cable/78480)
**Author:** [@Spoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spoon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melting-battery-cable/78480 "2013-04-14T13:16:10Z")
Over the past year or so I have noticed that when I press the clutch on my 1985 CJ-7 258 that the headlights would get brighter. This happens when driving or just sitting at an idle. This happens only after you press t… --- ## [1990 toyota camry fuel system issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-camry-fuel-system-issues/78635)
**Author:** [@Abs0lut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abs0lut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-camry-fuel-system-issues/78635 "2013-04-14T08:05:03Z")
1990 Toyota Camry.4cyl Starts normally drives about 50 or so miles and dies. It will not immediately restart. Turn off the ignition key for a few minutes and it starts back up and may travel 1 mile or 10 miles before i… --- ## [F 150 brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-brakes/78647)
**Author:** [@kennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennedy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 7:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-brakes/78647 "2013-04-14T07:54:32Z")
gonna do the front brakes on my truck tomorrow. 2 wheel drive. parts store recommends replacing the spindle nut rather than reusing. at 40 bucks apiece i was wondering what other opinions you guys might have. --- ## [206 civic si clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/206-civic-si-clutch-problem/78425)
**Author:** [@ged67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ged67)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/206-civic-si-clutch-problem/78425 "2013-04-14T05:42:36Z")
i had my clutch changed (stage 2), when i push the clutch to the floor the clutch is engaged some. i bled the clutch 3 different times (different days) i have no air in the line and good pressure. once in awhile everthin… --- ## ['06 Honda CRV makes a short scraping sound when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-honda-crv-makes-a-short-scraping-sound-when-turning/78673)
**Author:** [@alexander87654](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexander87654)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-honda-crv-makes-a-short-scraping-sound-when-turning/78673 "2013-04-14T05:24:16Z")
Hi there! As mentioned in the title, my '06 Honda CRV makes a short scraping sound when turning. But more interestingly, it only makes this sound when the car has just been started. If I've been driving, the sound will n… --- ## [General Maintenance '08 Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/general-maintenance-08-elantra/78671)
**Author:** [@newcarguy94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newcarguy94)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/general-maintenance-08-elantra/78671 "2013-04-14T04:03:35Z")
Hi, Could anyone provide me with a list of general maintenance items that I can perform by myself on my used '08 Elantra. Im not set up to do oil changes or transmission, but am looking for a list of other items i can … --- ## [CVT Transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-transmissions/78667)
**Author:** [@Horatio37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Horatio37)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-transmissions/78667 "2013-04-14T01:45:54Z")
I have a 2012 Nissan Versa with a 1.6 Engine/CVT transmission. When going down a steep hill the RPMs rev up to at least 3000 or more...is this normal for a car to do this? --- ## [Brake and Power Steering Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-power-steering-fluid/78655)
**Author:** [@tlm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-power-steering-fluid/78655 "2013-04-14T01:40:35Z")
I was advised to replace my brake and power steering fluild at 40,000 by the Chrysler Dealer. Ever heard of this? --- ## [Volswagen Jetta and Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volswagen-jetta-and-passat/78630)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volswagen-jetta-and-passat/78630 "2013-04-14T00:35:05Z")
Hello, I am a big fan of German Engineering. Volswagen is the only German car I can afford. I would like to consider buying a new Jetta or used Passat. However, I heard (from multiple, independent people) that Volswagen … --- ## [1993 Nissan pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-nissan-pickup/78187)
**Author:** [@timsmasal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timsmasal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-nissan-pickup/78187 "2013-04-14T00:23:15Z")
The accelerator pedal on my 1993 Nissan pickup occassionally "sticks". Mainly when I'm leaving a (stop-sign/red light, etc) or if I let off pedal (in traffic etc) then push on it again to accelerate. I've changed the thr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1819) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1821)