# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1828 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1829 --- ## [Timing Belt Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/78405)
**Author:** [@Little\_Norm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Little_Norm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/78405 "2013-04-04T02:26:13Z")
My 2001Honda Civic EX (manual) has only about 46,000 miles on the clock and runs very well. My mechanic says I should consider replacing the timing belt (the manual suggests after seven years). I plan on keeping the c… --- ## [08 Chev Cobalt transmission problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-chev-cobalt-transmission-problem/78450)
**Author:** [@Dylanzk5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylanzk5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-chev-cobalt-transmission-problem/78450 "2013-04-04T00:36:39Z")
Hi there. Recently had a scare with my 08 Chevrolet Cobalt 112k miles where upon reaching about 45mph the old girls pedal went soft and the rpms would fly up with just a gentle touch to 4-5k when normally the lady would… --- ## [Catalytic converter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-replacement/78421)
**Author:** [@Eulogia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eulogia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-replacement/78421 "2013-04-04T00:29:08Z")
Hi! My 2003 Mazda MPV had its engine light go on, and stay on for several days (however, the light went out while driving to the mechanic's, of course!). The mechanic told me the diagnostics showed that the catalytic co… --- ## [CDs stuck in my Toyota disc changer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cds-stuck-in-my-toyota-disc-changer/78394)
**Author:** [@mottdeterre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mottdeterre)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cds-stuck-in-my-toyota-disc-changer/78394 "2013-04-03T23:21:52Z")
So it finally happened -- I got CDs stuck in the JBL factory-installed four-disc changer on my 2010 Toyota Prius. (We predicted this would happen the first time we saw it.) What I didn't expect was that the dealership … --- ## [Will clogged EGR valve burn exhaust valves?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-clogged-egr-valve-burn-exhaust-valves/78446)
**Author:** [@kenberthiaume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenberthiaume)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-clogged-egr-valve-burn-exhaust-valves/78446 "2013-04-03T23:21:43Z")
95 corolla 250K miles. CEL light on for 7 years or so at 150K miles. Dealer said clogged EGR valve. I didn't get it fixed as car was already old at the time. Is it worth fixing now? Or has the damage already been … --- ## [Radiator and Frost plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-and-frost-plug/78436)
**Author:** [@Susieqr57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susieqr57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-and-frost-plug/78436 "2013-04-03T21:23:21Z")
HELP! I am a single mum with a special needs son and my car has broken down and is in the garage. I know nothing about cars other than the basics, so I need advise please. The car developed a hairline crack in the radiat… --- ## [2006 Toyota Highlander AWD with front end vibration / wobble at mid-speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-highlander-awd-with-front-end-vibration-wobble-at-mid-speed/78435)
**Author:** [@pharlap1998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pharlap1998)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-highlander-awd-with-front-end-vibration-wobble-at-mid-speed/78435 "2013-04-03T20:43:24Z")
I purchased a used 2006 Toyota Highlander AWD about 4 months ago. Ever since I bought it, it has had a vibration / wobble from the front end that can be felt through the steering wheel and acceleration petal. Only happen… --- ## [Acura TL eating up batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tl-eating-up-batteries/78413)
**Author:** [@Aplay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aplay)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tl-eating-up-batteries/78413 "2013-04-03T17:36:32Z")
I have a 2006 Acura TL with about 115,000. For the past 2 years, I have been going through batteries. The starter and alternator test ok. If I don't drive the car every day, I will get a hard start after 24 hours and … --- ## [Pathfinder Rear Doors and Rear Hatch Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pathfinder-rear-doors-and-rear-hatch-issue/78424)
**Author:** [@ChiTown\_Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChiTown_Al)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pathfinder-rear-doors-and-rear-hatch-issue/78424 "2013-04-03T17:35:35Z")
I love my 97 Pathfinder but it has recently become a 2 door!!!! Has any of our Pathfinder owners had rear doors and hatch issues. Over the last few months both rear doors and the back hatch have stopped working. Nissan… --- ## [Car wouldn't change gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wouldnt-change-gears/78357)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wouldnt-change-gears/78357 "2013-04-03T12:09:13Z")
Hello, I have a 2004 C70 Volvo. One day I noticed a sizable puddle of oil underneath the car that came out of the transmission box. The car turns on fine, but when I put it in drive and press on the gas pedal, I hear the… --- ## [Toyota Corolla chugging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-chugging/74411)
**Author:** [@Bombcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bombcar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-chugging/74411 "2013-04-03T09:17:05Z")
My 1998 Toyota Corolla has 180 K miles. Two days ago I was putting the pedal down to get to work on time and it bucked, began chugging like a motorcycle and the check engine light (which was already on because of an emi… --- ## [Vibration prob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-prob/78346)
**Author:** [@GShaffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GShaffer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-prob/78346 "2013-04-03T07:42:35Z")
My 05' scion xa has always had a problem with vibration and some ribration sounds when stopped at a light or parked but both go away when i put the vehicle in neutral. It got so bad at one point the seats would shake, i … --- ## [Car sporadically skips when accelerating; no warning lights & no alerts on 3 mechanic diagnostics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sporadically-skips-when-accelerating-no-warning-lights-no-alerts-on-3-mechanic-diagnostics/78392)
**Author:** [@bjtj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bjtj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sporadically-skips-when-accelerating-no-warning-lights-no-alerts-on-3-mechanic-diagnostics/78392 "2013-04-03T07:29:54Z")
I have a 2003 Buick LeSabre with 187,000 miles (mostly highway) that skips/jerks sometimes when accelerating, even when in cruise control. It only does this every month or so; and, of course, never does it when the mec… --- ## [Blinker problem on 2009 Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-problem-on-2009-jetta/78434)
**Author:** [@Orange-64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Orange-64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-problem-on-2009-jetta/78434 "2013-04-03T06:28:30Z")
I have a strange problem and would like some help on troubleshooting it. I know a few days ago all of my blinker lights were working properly since I had the car serviced at the dealer and they made me test all the light… --- ## [Radio static during rear defroster use and during cell phone charging / and chargers blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-static-during-rear-defroster-use-and-during-cell-phone-charging-and-chargers-blowing/78349)
**Author:** [@RtMarvelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RtMarvelli)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-static-during-rear-defroster-use-and-during-cell-phone-charging-and-chargers-blowing/78349 "2013-04-03T04:54:10Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Civic 2 dr. A couple years ago the manufacturer cell phone charger was blown in a few days of use with the cigarette lighter. The manufacturer replacement was next blown, and then a cheap off-brand wa… --- ## [Transmission Fluid Change on 2005 Chevrolet Astro Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-on-2005-chevrolet-astro-van/78431)
**Author:** [@lakingsrule](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lakingsrule)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-on-2005-chevrolet-astro-van/78431 "2013-04-03T04:09:54Z")
Hi, I would like to find out how to change the transmission fluid on a 2005 Chevrolet Astro Van. Thank You. --- ## [Changing spark plugs in a gm 3.8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-spark-plugs-in-a-gm-3-8/74967)
**Author:** [@dilligara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dilligara)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-spark-plugs-in-a-gm-3-8/74967 "2013-04-03T04:04:24Z")
I am trying to change spark plugs and wires on my 2001 Impala with a 3.8 liter. I was able to get the boots off of the front plugs OK but I am having trouble getting a good grip on the rear ones. It seems like they have … --- ## [I finally remembered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-finally-remembered/76071)
**Author:** [@LetsPlayArmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LetsPlayArmis)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-finally-remembered/76071 "2013-04-03T03:39:36Z")
For a few years now I've had many questions to ask the Car Guys but never did, since becoming a site member I had a couple more questions but only was reminded of them while in the car (never while in front of a computer… --- ## [Driving an older car in low gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-an-older-car-in-low-gear/78348)
**Author:** [@TStagg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TStagg)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-an-older-car-in-low-gear/78348 "2013-04-03T03:33:43Z")
What happens if you drive a 1984 Mercedes 380 in low gear (d3) for a period of time at a high speed on the interstate? --- ## [2004 Mercury Mountaineer stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-stalling/78429)
**Author:** [@itsmemolly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itsmemolly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercury-mountaineer-stalling/78429 "2013-04-03T02:55:00Z")
Twice I have lost all power (stalled) while going 40 mph. Once descending a hill, once going up a hill. After reading many discussions about the resolution for this problem, it seems there isn't one. Many people have … --- ## [How hot should my engine be to check the transmission fluid on my 2000 Subaru Outback?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hot-should-my-engine-be-to-check-the-transmission-fluid-on-my-2000-subaru-outback/77464)
**Author:** [@Saskia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saskia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hot-should-my-engine-be-to-check-the-transmission-fluid-on-my-2000-subaru-outback/77464 "2013-04-03T02:40:33Z")
Hi there car experts, I recently bought an automatic 2000 Subaru Outback, and changed the transmission fluid and filter. After changing the fluid/filter I drove the car around for about 10 minutes to warm it up and check… --- ## [Grand Vitara monoblock fracture?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-vitara-monoblock-fracture/78409)
**Author:** [@hammy55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hammy55)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-vitara-monoblock-fracture/78409 "2013-04-03T01:10:25Z")
Hello. I was driving down in Mexico for a vacation on my 2009 Grand Vitara SUV on the freeway with no indication of any malfunction whatsoever. It has been a great car since I bought it new from the dealer. Just as… --- ## [Expedition XLT 1998 4x4 won't go over 60mph highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-xlt-1998-4x4-wont-go-over-60mph-highway/78403)
**Author:** [@eyezer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eyezer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expedition-xlt-1998-4x4-wont-go-over-60mph-highway/78403 "2013-04-03T00:49:40Z")
Not sure if it's transmission issues, on the road it took me to a neighbor city with no issues, but on my way back, while running it went from 70mph to 57-60mph and it won't let me go faster, it will not rev up more than… --- ## [97 buick lasabre issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-lasabre-issues/78426)
**Author:** [@mikeymike0219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeymike0219)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-lasabre-issues/78426 "2013-04-03T00:07:06Z")
I was driving down the road and the rpm gauge went crazy. Then it flat lined at zero. The voltage warning light came on then the car stalled. It then wouldn't restart. Tried jump starting and tightening the battery cable… --- ## [97 Buick Century Steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-century-steering-issue/78414)
**Author:** [@Dagget](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dagget)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-century-steering-issue/78414 "2013-04-03T00:04:43Z")
I'm looking to sell my dad's '97 Buick Century Limited, but it has a problem with the steering and I want to have an idea of what to tell any potential buyer. The short of the problem is that when you step on the gas the… --- ## [Toyota Tercel 97 having smoke problems... ring job, overhaul, buy new engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tercel-97-having-smoke-problems-ring-job-overhaul-buy-new-engine/78390)
**Author:** [@castillo83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/castillo83)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tercel-97-having-smoke-problems-ring-job-overhaul-buy-new-engine/78390 "2013-04-02T22:54:00Z")
Hi, My Toyota Tercel 97 is giving me trouble with smoke. It has almost 200K miles and is burning a substantial amount of oil. How do I know if a ring job is enough, or if I should rebuilt it, or just buy another engin… --- ## [Nissan hardbody power window battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-hardbody-power-window-battery-drain/78422)
**Author:** [@Aceter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aceter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-hardbody-power-window-battery-drain/78422 "2013-04-02T22:45:15Z")
Hi, my 2006 Nissan Hardbody does not want to start in the mornings. Ive established that this is due to a parasidic battery drain. Ive narrowed it down to the power windows. As soon as i take out the power window fuse th… --- ## [2012 Ford F350 Soft Brake Pedal Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f350-soft-brake-pedal-problem/77795)
**Author:** [@org68vet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/org68vet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f350-soft-brake-pedal-problem/77795 "2013-04-02T22:40:26Z")
Purchased new 2012 Ford F350 to haul slide in camper. When I step on the brakes they go 3/4 of the way down. If I pump again, they go 1/4 of the way down (normal). Brought this to Ford dealer, they test drove the vehi… --- ## [2001 Chev S10 jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chev-s10-jerks/75365)
**Author:** [@Edmo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edmo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chev-s10-jerks/75365 "2013-04-02T20:28:06Z")
I have a 2001 Chevrolet S10 Crew cab pickup with 85k miles. I will be driving down the road at about 40-50 MPH and the truck will suddenly “jerk”. Just a split second of a "jerk". Bam. However, this is only after I h… --- ## [Remote starter issues, 1998 Ford F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-starter-issues-1998-ford-f150/78418)
**Author:** [@Dakotan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-starter-issues-1998-ford-f150/78418 "2013-04-02T20:24:14Z")
I had a remote starter installed in my 1998 F150. The installers said that remote starters don't work in some older Fords, because the keys have a "chip." But when they checked my truck, they said it would work. It d… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1827) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1829)