# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1825 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1826 --- ## [2002 Honda Civic LX Air Conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-lx-air-conditioner/78484)
**Author:** [@Ernie-Joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ernie-Joe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-lx-air-conditioner/78484 "2013-04-08T11:24:05Z")
I purchased this vehicle new. My Honda's compressor was replaced at a Honda dealer in September 2011. In June 2012, when the weather warmed, the car's interior was markedly uncomfortable, UNLESS I was on the highway do… --- ## [Erratic heat - not good when you live in Minnesota!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/erratic-heat-not-good-when-you-live-in-minnesota/76833)
**Author:** [@Jeanne533k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanne533k)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/erratic-heat-not-good-when-you-live-in-minnesota/76833 "2013-04-08T08:13:42Z")
I have a '98 Ford Taurus. Problem is the heater - I do not get hot air blowing unless the car is MOVING! Example: I start car and let it run 5 - 10 minutes before I leave. The defroster (or heater) is blowing cold ai… --- ## [Smell of antifreeze in cab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-of-antifreeze-in-cab/78347)
**Author:** [@Pete-101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pete-101)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-of-antifreeze-in-cab/78347 "2013-04-08T07:55:16Z")
I have noticed a smell of antifreeze in the cab of my 1998 Ford F-150 truck. 8 cylinder 4.6 litre triton engine. Some friends say the heater core has a leak. The windshield fogs up when running the defroster. How dif… --- ## [Steering wheel vibration when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-vibration-when-braking/78508)
**Author:** [@FLOGER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FLOGER)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-vibration-when-braking/78508 "2013-04-08T06:37:35Z")
I have a motor home on a Ford E350 chassis. When braking the steering wheel may shake back and forth. It stops as soon as the brake pedal is released. If stopping with minimal brake pressure there is no shake and the sha… --- ## [Oxygen sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor/78534)
**Author:** [@carsaint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carsaint)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor/78534 "2013-04-08T04:23:31Z")
Hi I have a hyndai Sonata v6. It is 2006 model and has done 86K miles. It recently failed the inspection and I was told it has faulty oxygen sensors. I have replaced the sensors. But now I am advised by the mechanic that… --- ## [No power to front passenger wheel after wheel bearing replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-front-passenger-wheel-after-wheel-bearing-replacement/78509)
**Author:** [@Sledgehammer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sledgehammer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-front-passenger-wheel-after-wheel-bearing-replacement/78509 "2013-04-08T04:19:57Z")
I have decent mechanical ability and recently took off both front wheel knuckles to have the wheel bearings pressed out and new ones back in. I own a 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 with 106,000 miles. I didn’t have much problem get… --- ## [Where to find Podcast for #1224 (6.16.2012 show)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-find-podcast-for-1224-6-16-2012-show/73260)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-find-podcast-for-1224-6-16-2012-show/73260 "2013-04-08T03:39:49Z")
I missed last week's show and wanted to download it to my mp3 player. I can find the show particulars from this website -\> "Our Show"-\> "Browse" -\>"June", but when I click the "Download" option, it takes me to the NPR… --- ## [Replacing cv boot/ drive axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-cv-boot-drive-axle/78532)
**Author:** [@ulysiscal19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ulysiscal19)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-cv-boot-drive-axle/78532 "2013-04-08T01:51:17Z")
Hello, I have a 1992 honda accord that has a inner cv boot tear. I'm thinking of replacing it myself, I have read repair manuals and watched how to do it videos on youtube. My question is with the wishbone suspension. Is… --- ## [Transaxle Leak--1997 Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-leak-1997-grand-caravan/78542)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-leak-1997-grand-caravan/78542 "2013-04-07T23:20:15Z")
Our 1997 Grand Caravan with 170K has transmission fluid seeping from the outer seal where the left driveshaft connects to the transaxle. Is there a stop leak liquid that can be added to the transmission fluid safely? I… --- ## [1992 Ford Explorer Starter/Flywheel shim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-explorer-starter-flywheel-shim/78540)
**Author:** [@william969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william969)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-explorer-starter-flywheel-shim/78540 "2013-04-07T23:07:13Z")
I have a 1992 for explorer XLT 2-wheel drive Automatic 4.0 engine. The starter started grinding against the fly-wheel. Changed the starter and the same thing happend. There is no shim for this starter. I took it down and… --- ## [Transmission or comuter prob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-comuter-prob/78541)
**Author:** [@kimb1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimb1966)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-comuter-prob/78541 "2013-04-07T23:03:51Z")
i have a 02 mit. lancer i will be going down the highway at 55mph and all the sudden my car's trasmission shift down a gear. (maybe 2) it is an awful jolt to the car and me. from then on it is stuck in that gear. eve… --- ## [A non-functioning mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-non-functioning-mirror/78529)
**Author:** [@I\_dont\_think\_so](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I_dont_think_so)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-non-functioning-mirror/78529 "2013-04-07T22:46:30Z")
I live in Namibia (SW Africa) where the cars are right hand drive. Many of us in the American community (mostly diplomats so I can't say more) import used cars from Japan so there are a large number of Toyota RAV4s. Th… --- ## [Loud Engine Clacking Noise in 2004 Land Rover Discovery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-clacking-noise-in-2004-land-rover-discovery/78513)
**Author:** [@Devon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-engine-clacking-noise-in-2004-land-rover-discovery/78513 "2013-04-07T22:29:44Z")
Hi All, Yesterday my oil light went on and the engine started loudly clacking in my 2004 Land Rover Discovery. The car starts and will move, but there's a loud and fast ticking/clacking sound coming at regular interva… --- ## [Decided to put the AC on one day but nothing but warm air, observed compressor didn't cycle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decided-to-put-the-ac-on-one-day-but-nothing-but-warm-air-observed-compressor-didnt-cycle/78536)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decided-to-put-the-ac-on-one-day-but-nothing-but-warm-air-observed-compressor-didnt-cycle/78536 "2013-04-07T20:06:50Z")
...any thoughts why this would suddently occur and why? vehicle is a 98 tahoe. --- ## ['03 Ford Focus occasionally runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-focus-occasionally-runs-rough/78517)
**Author:** [@Bike\_Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bike_Guy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-focus-occasionally-runs-rough/78517 "2013-04-07T16:56:01Z")
My son drives a 2003 Ford Focus with 183,000 miles on it. At random times when he starts the car, the engine runs very rough at idle speed but when he drives away, it runs fine until he slows for a stop sign/turn, etc. a… --- ## [1999 olds alero trans probs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-olds-alero-trans-probs/78520)
**Author:** [@largcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/largcar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-olds-alero-trans-probs/78520 "2013-04-07T16:31:57Z")
It wont shift but into n.1.2 r no3rd drive and overdrive --- ## [1996 Escort Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-escort-transmission-problems/78525)
**Author:** [@rhayes525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhayes525)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-escort-transmission-problems/78525 "2013-04-07T16:18:52Z")
Hello, I have a 1996 escort wagon with strange auto transmission behavior. Sometimes during the summer months but mostly during the winter; the transmission will start off in 3rd gear from a stop and wont go any higher o… --- ## [1972 Scout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-scout/78528)
**Author:** [@Jdr2199](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdr2199)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-scout/78528 "2013-04-07T14:58:50Z")
I have a 1972 Scout II that runs great. However, if I turn the engine off and then want to start it again within 5-10 minutes it won't start. After twenty minutes it's no problem. Any thoughts on what's causing this? … --- ## [Intermittent loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-power/78512)
**Author:** [@97chevvycav](https://community.cartalk.com/u/97chevvycav)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 9:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-power/78512 "2013-04-07T09:56:58Z")
I heard a problem today (4-6-2013) that I share. My 16 year old Cavalier is losing power when I am driving, but the speedometer cable is not broken. The only thing not working for sure is the fuel indicator---I'm watch… --- ## [Nissan quest trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-quest-trans/78526)
**Author:** [@tiger0007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiger0007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-quest-trans/78526 "2013-04-07T07:04:12Z")
Three months ago I had the transmission module changed due to the van wasn't shiting 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 fell do… --- ## [2001 Camry low idle "flutter"/idling rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-low-idle-flutter-idling-rough/78511)
**Author:** [@gale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-low-idle-flutter-idling-rough/78511 "2013-04-07T07:03:27Z")
I have a 2001 4 cyl Camry with about 147K. I bought the car from the original owner a few weeks ago. The check engine light came on. The car idles very rough at low idle (e.g., while stopped with transmission in Drive… --- ## [Audi A4 rear suspension bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-rear-suspension-bushings/78514)
**Author:** [@Tahoe\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tahoe_2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-rear-suspension-bushings/78514 "2013-04-07T06:59:46Z")
My rear bushings on my 1997, A4 Audi, make a crunching thumping sounds when the body torques over irregular surfaces. My Audi mechanic says that it is the bushings. Replacing the A frames and bushings will cost more th… --- ## [New "old" oil filter on Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-old-oil-filter-on-toyota/78522)
**Author:** [@Bode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bode)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-old-oil-filter-on-toyota/78522 "2013-04-07T06:53:54Z")
Why did Toyota return to oil filter technology that was abandoned 40 years or so ago? --- ## [Weird Fuel Consumption Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-fuel-consumption-problem/78506)
**Author:** [@mrkjdotson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrkjdotson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-fuel-consumption-problem/78506 "2013-04-07T06:50:53Z")
I've recently purchased my 96 corolla from a private owner. The mileage on the vehicle is still relatively low for the age of the vehicle and the car runs pretty well. Doesn't sputter, doesn't hesitate, no smoke from the… --- ## [Maintenance Reminder Oil Change Schedule](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-reminder-oil-change-schedule/78501)
**Author:** [@Thedoyle5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thedoyle5)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-reminder-oil-change-schedule/78501 "2013-04-07T05:50:26Z")
The mainteance reminder on my 2008 CRV allows me to go 12,000 miles between changes which seems crazy long on a mix of city/highway driving in extreme conditions in MN. Should I trust this thing? What kind of algorithm… --- ## [Sanitizing Car After Mice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sanitizing-car-after-mice/78510)
**Author:** [@Corolla\_Girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corolla_Girl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sanitizing-car-after-mice/78510 "2013-04-07T05:04:29Z")
The mouse isn't in the ventilation system or fan chamber. It's probably between the AC unit and the heater where the mechanics couldn't reach when they explored the ventilation system. I am spraying the vents, etc. dai… --- ## ['92 Dodge Van Keeps Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-dodge-van-keeps-dying/78523)
**Author:** [@RationalDementia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RationalDementia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-dodge-van-keeps-dying/78523 "2013-04-07T04:56:40Z")
Heya, everyone. Let me describe my problem. I have a '92 Dodge B250 Van named Lucy. Lucy's my first vehicle, and I love her the way only a first vehicle can be loved. I had hoped to drive Lucy until she fell apart (e… --- ## [Drive a 1993 Town and Country from Alaska or buy used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-a-1993-town-and-country-from-alaska-or-buy-used/78374)
**Author:** [@bnd2105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bnd2105)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-a-1993-town-and-country-from-alaska-or-buy-used/78374 "2013-04-07T04:43:28Z")
I have this really trusty 1993 Town and Country at my parent's house in Fairbanks, Alaska with only 165,000 miles on it. We just replaced the transmission and shocks about 15,000 miles ago, the fuel filter about 5,000 m… --- ## [2003 Chevy Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala/78515)
**Author:** [@Junior88fan2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Junior88fan2013)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala/78515 "2013-04-07T03:26:32Z")
When i'm sitting still in traffic or going up a hill the temp gauge will go up. But it goes up real slow. You can set and watch temp gauge and it will just jump up every minute or so. And it has 2 fans on it but they won… --- ## [03 windstar grinding brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-windstar-grinding-brakes/78519)
**Author:** [@byronkirby65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byronkirby65)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-windstar-grinding-brakes/78519 "2013-04-07T02:23:28Z")
my 03 windstar SEL needed new brakes and to have the rotors turned... instead i opted to buy new discs and pads online at what i thought was a great price..$80 to my surprise the new discs were about a 16th of an inch th… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1824) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1826)