# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1822 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1823 --- ## [Click n clack infallibility - 01/01/2000 broadcast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-n-clack-infallibility-01-01-2000-broadcast/78270)
**Author:** [@ricbern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ricbern)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-n-clack-infallibility-01-01-2000-broadcast/78270 "2013-04-12T18:58:33Z")
Minutes ago, tuned into SiriusXM Classic Car Talk program originally broadcast 1/1/2000. Along with the worst cars of the preceding millenium, another program topic looked to predict which car brand would have the great… --- ## [1999Ford Ranger ABS braking problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999ford-ranger-abs-braking-problem/78618)
**Author:** [@REG46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/REG46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999ford-ranger-abs-braking-problem/78618 "2013-04-12T17:51:38Z")
My 99 Ranger pulls severely to the right under Normal braking, pulling the 30 amp ABS fuse stops the pulling but the ABS light is on on the dash. Any ideas? --- ## [Brakes and exhaust system problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-and-exhaust-system-problems/78578)
**Author:** [@Bdug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bdug)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-and-exhaust-system-problems/78578 "2013-04-12T17:38:12Z")
I have a 2007 Passat turbo wagon and my cat converter got a hole in it the other day. I drove in morning and it was just noisy otherwise fine. My wife took it in afternoon and almost didn't make it home. Could hardly mak… --- ## [06 F150 has a rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-f150-has-a-rough-idle/78602)
**Author:** [@Chris\_the\_tree\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_the_tree_guy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-f150-has-a-rough-idle/78602 "2013-04-12T17:34:17Z")
I have a 2006 Ford 150 with about 120,000 miles on it.. For almost 9 months now I've had a really rough idle and I can't seem to get it to smooth out. I've tried new plugs, tune up, new fuel filter, higher octane gas, fu… --- ## [Possible for two ignition coils to go bad at the same time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-for-two-ignition-coils-to-go-bad-at-the-same-time/78628)
**Author:** [@cartinkerer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartinkerer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-for-two-ignition-coils-to-go-bad-at-the-same-time/78628 "2013-04-12T15:13:22Z")
I have a 1998 Lincoln Town Car with about 350,000 miles on it. This morning I sensed a slightly rough idle when I started it up and let it sit in the driveway. While idling I plugged in a scan tool and after a few minu… --- ## [Jeep compass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass/78627)
**Author:** [@denniston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/denniston)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass/78627 "2013-04-12T14:45:21Z")
my compass drifts off the road, sometimes right ,other times left. I must maintain pressure on the steering wheel to counter the direction the car wants to go --- ## [Should I risk buying the 1999 Eclipse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-risk-buying-the-1999-eclipse/78598)
**Author:** [@amayam93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amayam93)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 10:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-risk-buying-the-1999-eclipse/78598 "2013-04-12T10:22:03Z")
So theres a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse that I found for sale. Only thing is that you can hear the gears going in when shifting gears, but they go in smooth. According to the seller, it may only need transmission fluid. What… --- ## [99 taurus airbag sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-taurus-airbag-sensor/78633)
**Author:** [@springer815](https://community.cartalk.com/u/springer815)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-taurus-airbag-sensor/78633 "2013-04-12T09:38:43Z")
I have a 99 Taurus with the airbag lite on. has 110,000 miles. had it in the shop and they said there is power up to the fuse box, but there is an "open" somewhere in the wiring. I have heard that the steering wheel is t… --- ## [My Toyota Tacoma..would love another 150,000 K +](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-toyota-tacoma-would-love-another-150-000-k/78144)
**Author:** [@GerryR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GerryR)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-toyota-tacoma-would-love-another-150-000-k/78144 "2013-04-12T08:45:53Z")
I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma, which runs well and i love it. Any suggestions on getting another 150,000 K from it? There has been no major maintanance needed before on this vehicle. There seems to be no problems with it n… --- ## [Oil specs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-specs/78612)
**Author:** [@Feldisco4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Feldisco4)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-specs/78612 "2013-04-12T06:55:03Z")
Hi, I do like to know if i get damage to engine to use the wrong oil for about 13.000 milles? I used 10w40 motul 4100!turbolight in the place of motul 8100 ecoclean 5w30, the factory says WSS-M2C934-B and i didn't use … --- ## [Clunking from front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-from-front-end/78472)
**Author:** [@lincolnlvn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lincolnlvn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-from-front-end/78472 "2013-04-12T04:44:46Z")
I have a 2009 Ford Taurus, 3.5 V-6. 56,480 miles bought as a CPO used car from a Ford dealer. my problem is that it has a clunking coming from the front end. every time you drive it across a bumpy road or a dip, speed bu… --- ## [Synthetic oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil/78584)
**Author:** [@NUPE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NUPE)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil/78584 "2013-04-12T04:07:59Z")
My wife says the local Lexus dealership repair shop said her 2008 ES 350 isn't built for synthetic oil, like the later models are. He said even with synthetic oil she would need to change every 5000 miles, so she might … --- ## [Is Car Maintenance Good for the Soul?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-car-maintenance-good-for-the-soul/78543)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-car-maintenance-good-for-the-soul/78543 "2013-04-12T03:38:54Z")
I had my timing belt changed a few months ago, and I marveled at how much smoother the car ran. At 111,000 miles, I changed the spark plugs (yesterday). Wow, my 2005 Accord EX V6 sounds and feels fabulous, and I've bee… --- ## [Should I change transmission oil even if Toyota says its not necessary on my 2007 Sienna?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-transmission-oil-even-if-toyota-says-its-not-necessary-on-my-2007-sienna/78559)
**Author:** [@kayakdiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kayakdiver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-transmission-oil-even-if-toyota-says-its-not-necessary-on-my-2007-sienna/78559 "2013-04-12T03:09:30Z")
Two dealers and my independent mechanic all told me that the vehicle uses "world standard" transmission fluid and NEVER needs to be changed. Never seems like a really long time considering I plan to keep this van for 200… --- ## [Prius trade in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-trade-in/78620)
**Author:** [@Samish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samish)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-trade-in/78620 "2013-04-12T02:35:15Z")
Our family has a 2008 Prius, that we bought new. (I know, big mistake... Live and learn) we own it outright and have been very happy with it. ( Aside from the kids not quite shutting the doors all the way and having to … --- ## [I'm seeing a lot Nissan Leaf's and Tesla Model S on the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-seeing-a-lot-nissan-leafs-and-tesla-model-s-on-the-road/78594)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-seeing-a-lot-nissan-leafs-and-tesla-model-s-on-the-road/78594 "2013-04-12T02:30:33Z")
Here in the northern Calif area, I'm seeing quite a few electric cars on the road, mostly Nissan Leaf's and Tesla Model S's. More than I'd expect. And those Tesla Model S's sure can go from a stop to 30 mph very quickl… --- ## [Honda CRV 2010 TPMS faulty sensors!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-2010-tpms-faulty-sensors/74495)
**Author:** [@Jen\_O](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jen_O)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-2010-tpms-faulty-sensors/74495 "2013-04-12T00:43:56Z")
We own a 2010 Honda CRV and at 25,000 miles the TPMS light started coming on every time the car was driven for thirty minutes on the highway. It has been to the dealership four times now and it is still not fixed. They… --- ## [Turbo car that's used regular!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-car-thats-used-regular/78567)
**Author:** [@googy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/googy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2013, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-car-thats-used-regular/78567 "2013-04-12T00:15:39Z")
I just bought an audi a4 quatro 3.0 turbo found out it has a very slight ping, and the owner has been using 87 gas (manual says 91!) the car has 55,000 miles I can sell it back to the owner....suggestions for it's futu… --- ## [Opinions about Dodge Dart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-about-dodge-dart/78502)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-about-dodge-dart/78502 "2013-04-11T23:59:07Z")
Hello, I am planning to buy a Dodge Dart. Because it is a new car (for my generation), Not much info available out there. I checked cars.com and edmund. I am mostly convinced that it is the car I would like to drive. My … --- ## [2000 Kia Sportage Hard to no start when cold problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-kia-sportage-hard-to-no-start-when-cold-problem/78614)
**Author:** [@rdonovan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdonovan1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-kia-sportage-hard-to-no-start-when-cold-problem/78614 "2013-04-11T23:24:19Z")
Hi Everyone, I have both a question and a problem. I have a 2000 Kia Sportage which has been having troubles starting when cold and I'm not quite sure as to why. In January of 2012 I had to replace both the Battery and… --- ## [A Mazda Thing Or Part of the Accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mazda-thing-or-part-of-the-accident/78604)
**Author:** [@Ginnylee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ginnylee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mazda-thing-or-part-of-the-accident/78604 "2013-04-11T23:14:35Z")
I have a 2005 Mazda 3s that I allowed my son to drive in LA traffic ( I should have known better). He rear ended a large truck with a metal bumper. Although there was no damage to the truck, my lovely Mazda was totaled.… --- ## [F-150 overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-overheating/78245)
**Author:** [@Scotty150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scotty150)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-150-overheating/78245 "2013-04-11T22:54:32Z")
I have the same problem as the gentleman w/ the '97 4x4 4.6. Intermittent overheating. The water pump and t-stat have both been replaced, as well as the radiator. Some one told me a piece of gasket material from the heat… --- ## [96 Bronco 5 speed, high idle while coasting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-bronco-5-speed-high-idle-while-coasting/78603)
**Author:** [@96Bronek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/96Bronek)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-bronco-5-speed-high-idle-while-coasting/78603 "2013-04-11T18:55:10Z")
Hi guys, I bought a 96 Bronco 5 speed manual last year in pretty good shape. Everything works well, but the idle speed at coasting is hovering around 1500rpm until the vehicle slow down to 30mph at which point the rpm … --- ## [Dead lights, wipers, 07 Compass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-lights-wipers-07-compass/78610)
**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-lights-wipers-07-compass/78610 "2013-04-11T15:24:35Z")
Hi folks - looking for some ideas where to start: 2007 Jeep Compass. Everything worked fine all day in the dark clouds and rain. After sitting for about 3 hours, I immediately noticed that the turn signals didn't work… --- ## [2000 Ford Focus AC bad smell and not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-ac-bad-smell-and-not-working/78609)
**Author:** [@MissMac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MissMac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-ac-bad-smell-and-not-working/78609 "2013-04-11T14:23:24Z")
I was driving around yesterday and thought I smelled something burning. I checked my gauges, all normal. Couldn't tell if it was from the ac or something outside. Shortly after the ac went from blowing kind of cool air t… --- ## [Kickdown Cable for 87' Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kickdown-cable-for-87-sentra/78466)
**Author:** [@NickiMac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickiMac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kickdown-cable-for-87-sentra/78466 "2013-04-11T10:46:53Z")
Hi, I'm new to fixing my own vehicle. So my questions are these, my Kickdown Cable (that's what my Da calls it) is busted on my Sentra. I have to drive it kind of like a tap shift... I need to repair this but I can't fin… --- ## [Worn Clutch in 2012 Kia Soul](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worn-clutch-in-2012-kia-soul/78611)
**Author:** [@wink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wink)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worn-clutch-in-2012-kia-soul/78611 "2013-04-11T06:22:57Z")
I have a 2012 Kia Soul with 27,000 miles and the clutch needs replacing. I've driven standard transmission vehicles for 45 years (sad to say) and have never had a worn clutch. How can I tell if the original clutch truly … --- ## [The new 'Vette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-vette/78560)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-vette/78560 "2013-04-11T06:02:08Z")
I read an interview with the guy responsible for the new 'Vette design. He said that the management mandate was to retain the 'Vette "look" and profile while still incorporating changes, to maintain the 'Vette image. It … --- ## [Crown Victoria blower fan does not turn off. On HIGH all times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-victoria-blower-fan-does-not-turn-off-on-high-all-times/78339)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-victoria-blower-fan-does-not-turn-off-on-high-all-times/78339 "2013-04-11T04:21:39Z")
Hi, I have a 2003 Crown Victoria. Within the last year, I changed blower fan resistor (or Blower fan control module) and repaired the Electronic Climate Control Module (the thing inside the cabin that controls A/C, hea… --- ## [Transmission & power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-power-steering/78448)
**Author:** [@Zigman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zigman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-power-steering/78448 "2013-04-11T04:04:35Z")
Question: is if one needs transmission coolant and power steering coolant while towing 1800 lbs tent trailer for Honda Odessey Mini van. a reply on this would be appreciated vide email. Love you guys and your show. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1821) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1823)