# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1821 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1822 --- ## [2001 Honda Passport surging & dies when slowing down to turn corner & at stoplight;no check engine l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-passport-surging-dies-when-slowing-down-to-turn-corner-at-stoplight-no-check-engine-l/78663)
**Author:** [@bythelake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bythelake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-passport-surging-dies-when-slowing-down-to-turn-corner-at-stoplight-no-check-engine-l/78663 "2013-04-14T00:20:32Z")
car revs real high sometimes, other times just won't idle for long with out dying. getting harder to restart after it dies. have changed fuel sensors, oxygen sensors, throttle sensor,mass /map sensor. Whats going on with… --- ## [Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery/78622)
**Author:** [@ESS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ESS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery/78622 "2013-04-13T23:28:49Z")
I have a battery problem that I think started 9/23/09 when an improper battery was installed on that date. This was a NAPA 6026R which lasted until 11/27/10. It was replaced with a NAPA7524F which I am informed is the … --- ## [RODENT is eating insulation behind the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rodent-is-eating-insulation-behind-the-engine/78646)
**Author:** [@Selma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Selma)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rodent-is-eating-insulation-behind-the-engine/78646 "2013-04-13T22:44:08Z")
My poor new car ! My VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI Manual (2012) that I waited a year for, and got last year, has a problem. My husband pulled up the hood and pointed out to me that the insulation on the wall at the back of t… --- ## [Selling SAAB for parts is there a List Serv or such?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-saab-for-parts-is-there-a-list-serv-or-such/77018)
**Author:** [@Lowe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lowe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-saab-for-parts-is-there-a-list-serv-or-such/77018 "2013-04-13T22:20:28Z")
I have a SAAB 2007 93 and only 35k! Unfortunatley, things have changed and I need a bigger car. Because of the parts shortage, I have decided to sell it to mechanics, dealers, etc... Do I just Craigs List or are there l… --- ## [2001 Solara Convertible - Small Roof/Window Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-solara-convertible-small-roof-window-leak/78662)
**Author:** [@njcarowner61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njcarowner61)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-solara-convertible-small-roof-window-leak/78662 "2013-04-13T21:50:24Z")
My Solara has a slight drip-type leak, by both drivers side and passenger side window, almost as if the seal has gone bad. I don't even know a strategy to approach this. My only thought was to replace the spongy type str… --- ## ['04 Subaru Legacy Wagon smells when sitting still](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-subaru-legacy-wagon-smells-when-sitting-still/77112)
**Author:** [@drgosse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drgosse)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-subaru-legacy-wagon-smells-when-sitting-still/77112 "2013-04-13T21:27:29Z")
I live in central Wisconsin and have a 2004 Subaru Legacy Wagon with around 90,000 miles on it. I purchased the car in 2008 with about 26,000 miles on it. Starting two years ago, whenever the air temperature is below 1… --- ## [Details, Details](https://community.cartalk.com/t/details-details/4981)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/details-details/4981 "2013-04-13T19:47:29Z")
Got a suggestion for transforming your car from toxic waste nightmare to hygienic masterpiece? Great! Share it here. --- ## [Maintenance advice for Toyota RAV4 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-advice-for-toyota-rav4-2011/78656)
**Author:** [@Sreed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sreed)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-advice-for-toyota-rav4-2011/78656 "2013-04-13T19:47:23Z")
I receive free oil changes from the dealer as a perk when I bought the car. I even have this convenient "maintenance required" light that goes on to remind me to go. However every time I go they recommend a bunch of othe… --- ## [97 Buick LeSabre won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-lesabre-wont-start/78531)
**Author:** [@EDubs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EDubs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-lesabre-wont-start/78531 "2013-04-13T19:10:49Z")
The car (97 Buick Le Sabre with 3800) ran fine and started fine until one day last week it did not turn over. After about 10 minutes it was tried again and this time it did start. It was used regularly with no issues f… --- ## [Math Peeve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/math-peeve/78573)
**Author:** [@txtinkerer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/txtinkerer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/math-peeve/78573 "2013-04-13T17:37:53Z")
Hey Guys, in your 4/7 odometer puzzler answer, you were doing fine until the last comment. i.e. correct usage of the '10 times'; but at the end you used the '10 times more than'. Plz do not make that mistake again; es… --- ## [Clutch TO bearing wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-to-bearing-wear/78537)
**Author:** [@dynodan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dynodan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-to-bearing-wear/78537 "2013-04-13T17:37:42Z")
Re: the 4/6/13 show question about holding the clutch pedal in at a stoplight, you guys obviously forgot that trans. gear synchros DO also wear out eventually. I distribute the wear more evenly by only shifting into neu… --- ## [90 Dodge Ram Van ~ New Fuel Pump wasn't grounded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-dodge-ram-van-new-fuel-pump-wasnt-grounded/78645)
**Author:** [@sitatara28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sitatara28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-dodge-ram-van-new-fuel-pump-wasnt-grounded/78645 "2013-04-13T16:42:48Z")
How hard is this to fix. Some Guys in Los Banos took two days to replace a fuel pump. End result, new pump not grounded so continually drains battery unless I mess with a fuse everytime I start/stop car. --- ## [Temperature gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge/78629)
**Author:** [@Dogface](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dogface)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge/78629 "2013-04-13T09:29:33Z")
I have a 93 Chevy Cavalier and the temp gauge usually stays at about the fisrt notch, but lately it has been going to the half way notch and it concerns me. today it almost went to the halfway notch and stayed there for … --- ## [2003 Honda CR-V burns through oil - software glitch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-burns-through-oil-software-glitch/78650)
**Author:** [@Sue\_pie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue_pie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 9:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-burns-through-oil-software-glitch/78650 "2013-04-13T09:21:10Z")
2003 Honda CR-V. Atlanta, GA. Work at home so mileage only 75000. I do have to drive to Nashville and Jacksonville occasionally. Highway driving w Cruise Control burns through a tank of oil. Local driving no effect on oi… --- ## [1999 mercury grand marquis-gs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-grand-marquis-gs/78644)
**Author:** [@jim-bob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim-bob)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-grand-marquis-gs/78644 "2013-04-13T09:09:45Z")
intake manifold replaced 2 yr. ago. with crack in it. needs replacement again. the part is plastic. is there an aluminum one? cost to fix is $1000.00. --- ## [Oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light/78621)
**Author:** [@DGLite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DGLite)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light/78621 "2013-04-13T08:41:07Z")
The Red Oil light. Came on in my 1998 chevy lumina after walmart did an oil change. I know that one oil light tells you when to change the oil and one tells you when the oil is low. But the Red oil light is for what? Is … --- ## [2003 Expedition dying on me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-expedition-dying-on-me/78651)
**Author:** [@Stef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stef)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-expedition-dying-on-me/78651 "2013-04-13T06:50:25Z")
My 2003 Expedition is constantly dying on me and no one can figure out why. I have taken it to 2 different shops and they say nothing is wrong with it. When it starts to die on me I push the gas pedal down all the way to… --- ## [Towing/hauling: Subaru outback with trailer, Mercury Grand Marquis with trailer, or old pick-up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-hauling-subaru-outback-with-trailer-mercury-grand-marquis-with-trailer-or-old-pick-up/78616)
**Author:** [@Bug\_Momma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bug_Momma)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-hauling-subaru-outback-with-trailer-mercury-grand-marquis-with-trailer-or-old-pick-up/78616 "2013-04-13T06:22:29Z")
We recently moved to a small hobby farm and need to transport compost, brush, livestock feed, and other items regularly. We would appreciate advice regarding our options (including cost, practicality, durability, etc.)?… --- ## [Popping noise when i first Accelerate- Read below for more](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-noise-when-i-first-accelerate-read-below-for-more/78492)
**Author:** [@Scarface](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scarface)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-noise-when-i-first-accelerate-read-below-for-more/78492 "2013-04-13T05:53:05Z")
OK here is the problem. I am somewhat mechanically inclined.. not much but a little.. I have had a cv joint to go out. This doesn’t resemble that in any way. Turning will not affect this noise. I just replaced the brak… --- ## [Coil change on new Toyotas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coil-change-on-new-toyotas/78640)
**Author:** [@WWDog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WWDog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coil-change-on-new-toyotas/78640 "2013-04-13T04:33:34Z")
Recently I went to get a safety inspection on my 2010 Camry. I used to use this shop regularly when it was owned by an independent mechanic. Now it is run by a chain. I inquired about the cost of oil changes (syntheti… --- ## [Buying a car from a rental company](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-from-a-rental-company/78636)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-from-a-rental-company/78636 "2013-04-13T04:19:30Z")
Hello, i would definitely rather buying a new car but tight economical situation may require me a not too much used car. I recently noticed that enterprise and Hertz which are originally rental companies but also sell so… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-stalls/78613)
**Author:** [@Jim1934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim1934)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-stalls/78613 "2013-04-13T04:19:16Z")
Hello I have a 2012 Honda Civic, with only 4500 miles on it. When slowing and turning i have a hesitation. It does this about 6 out of 10 times. When pulling into traffic, this can be scary. I have asked the dealer ab… --- ## [Don't Click This . . . Until You Guess The World's Most Popular Car Make & Model For 2012!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-click-this-until-you-guess-the-worlds-most-popular-car-make-model-for-2012/78580)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-click-this-until-you-guess-the-worlds-most-popular-car-make-model-for-2012/78580 "2013-04-13T04:09:15Z")
Ford Focus ! Surprised ? How'd You Do ? Here's the top ten list from a USA TODAY's article by Chris Woodyard and Alisa Priddle: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/09/most-popular-car-ford-focus-fiesta-h… --- ## [Hyundai Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-transmission/78639)
**Author:** [@RAL1954](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RAL1954)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-transmission/78639 "2013-04-13T01:21:34Z")
I have a Hyundai Tuscon 2005 with 140K automatic transmission. Original Owner and has treated me well. Current issue is the transmission will not engage in reverse or park immediately when shifted most notibly first th… --- ## [Crazy Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-starting-problem/78471)
**Author:** [@Hoka\_Hey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoka_Hey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-starting-problem/78471 "2013-04-13T00:20:54Z")
During the cold snap over the last few months, my 1997 Toyota 4Runner has been having starting problems with the following symptoms in this order: I turn the key and nothing happens. I keep turning the key from off to… --- ## [06 Subaru Outback XT Stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-subaru-outback-xt-stall/78355)
**Author:** [@ryersm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryersm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-subaru-outback-xt-stall/78355 "2013-04-12T23:52:50Z")
As the title suggests, I have a 2006 Outback XT, which recently started shuddering (like it wants to stall) at idle... At least that's how it started. I noticed it for a few weeks but with no check-engine light, and no e… --- ## [2003 Ford Ranger Ball Joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-ball-joints/78637)
**Author:** [@Vix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-ball-joints/78637 "2013-04-12T23:20:23Z")
I need to replace my upper and lower ball joints. I know that I can purchase the parts for around $200. I would like to know what it would be a ball park figure to have them replaced in the Chicago-land area? --- ## [Buying a used car with 106k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-with-106k-miles/78606)
**Author:** [@breener](https://community.cartalk.com/u/breener)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-with-106k-miles/78606 "2013-04-12T22:48:37Z")
My transmission went on my minivan. I saw a cadillac srx with 106k on in for 10,500 on it. I travel 7500 miles per year. Should I buy a car with over 100k? --- ## [GRRRRR....Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grrrrr-honda-civic/78447)
**Author:** [@LeahRuth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeahRuth)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grrrrr-honda-civic/78447 "2013-04-12T20:33:44Z")
I bought a 2007 Honda Civic about 4 weeks ago with 48,000 miles. The engine block cracked about 24 days after i bought it. Lucky for me, this is well known problem and Honda had issued a TSB on it and extended the warran… --- ## [1990 cougar has 3 mechanics stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cougar-has-3-mechanics-stumped/78597)
**Author:** [@peter123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peter123)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cougar-has-3-mechanics-stumped/78597 "2013-04-12T20:02:30Z")
i have a 1990 mercury cougar its having a weird issue its like it surges when driving at higher speeds you feel a small push pull feeling, also going up hill its like i loose throttle at about 20mph then i feather… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1820) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1822)