# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1831 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1832 --- ## [Searching fr the most comfortable seat or ride. Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-fr-the-most-comfortable-seat-or-ride-please-help/78315)
**Author:** [@Eyedoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eyedoc)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-fr-the-most-comfortable-seat-or-ride-please-help/78315 "2013-03-31T08:17:18Z")
Hello friends, I have a Cadillac dhs with 93k mi. Would like a awd sedan or SUV since I live in the snow belt and have tired of being rescued after being stuck in my driveway ( it was not deep snow, but slushy on low gra… --- ## [2005 Tundra Rusted Frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-tundra-rusted-frame/78189)
**Author:** [@mkb100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkb100)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-tundra-rusted-frame/78189 "2013-03-31T08:00:32Z")
Looking for some guidance. I have a 2005 Tundra, 60K miles. Dealership just told me the frame is rusted out, with actual holes in frame under driver side. Said car was unsafe to drive or have on road. Called Toyota… --- ## [2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mitsubishi-lancer-maintenance/78362)
**Author:** [@Larry627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry627)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mitsubishi-lancer-maintenance/78362 "2013-03-31T05:20:01Z")
Is the ballpark figure of $900 a reasonable and fair price to pay for replacement of a timing belt and water pump? --- ## [Saturn 2005 Ion chronic check engine light problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-2005-ion-chronic-check-engine-light-problem/78342)
**Author:** [@Kables](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kables)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-2005-ion-chronic-check-engine-light-problem/78342 "2013-03-31T04:14:59Z")
We've had the Check Engine Light go on and off every few days for a YEAR now. Mechanic can't diagnose or fix. Code always returns as Random Misfire. Have tried reprogramming computer twice, flushed the engine once. N… --- ## [1. hesitation and bucking,2. negative battery cable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-hesitation-and-bucking-2-negative-battery-cable/78358)
**Author:** [@rakey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rakey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-hesitation-and-bucking-2-negative-battery-cable/78358 "2013-03-31T00:33:28Z")
Dealer is telling me I need a fuel pressure sensor for about $470.00 P&L. I was hoping it would be the PEM which is still under the extended warranty. Is the sensor and the PEM one and the same? By the way, 99% of the t… --- ## [Car is hesitating and jumpy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-hesitating-and-jumpy/78356)
**Author:** [@calikay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calikay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-hesitating-and-jumpy/78356 "2013-03-30T22:20:06Z")
When I press on gas petal the car hesitates and seems like it is having trouble accelerating. It also does this when I accelerate up a hill actually it is worse. The mechanic changed by spark plugs and coil pack and it i… --- ## [ATF fluid used in CVT Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-fluid-used-in-cvt-transmission/73309)
**Author:** [@Annelebauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annelebauer)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-fluid-used-in-cvt-transmission/73309 "2013-03-30T20:25:27Z")
My 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid died yesterday and the dealership said that the transmission is ruined and needs to be replaced. It has 102,000 miles and has a Constant Variable Transmission. At 84,000 miles I had the trans… --- ## [Lexus dines on batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dines-on-batteries/78341)
**Author:** [@arrjay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arrjay)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dines-on-batteries/78341 "2013-03-30T20:13:22Z")
My wife's 1998 ES300 has taken a liking to batteries. The first time, we were away on vacation. Returned, wouldn't start. Lexus said it was a bad battery. We replaced the battery, and it was fine. For a time. This… --- ## [Vibration prob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-prob/78350)
**Author:** [@GShaffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GShaffer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-prob/78350 "2013-03-30T20:00:31Z")
My 05' scion xa has always had a problem with vibration and some vibration 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 … --- ## [Prius brake failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-brake-failure/78343)
**Author:** [@norcalwoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/norcalwoman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-brake-failure/78343 "2013-03-30T19:58:49Z")
Anyone know why my 2010 Prius has 3 times now failed to stop when brakes were applied on a steep downhill in slight rain? Happened a year apart with no slick road and with tires both new and old. I pull up to a stop sign… --- ## [Easy to work on car to buy-- also good gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-to-work-on-car-to-buy-also-good-gas-mileage/78329)
**Author:** [@Big\_Bobby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Bobby)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-to-work-on-car-to-buy-also-good-gas-mileage/78329 "2013-03-30T18:16:06Z")
Easy is of course relative. I've got a 93 Camry and looked at vids telling me its a day to take motor out to get at transmission. We are looking for a newer car for wife. I fondly remember how I could remove the motor o… --- ## ["Listen to this show...' does not seem to work for me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/listen-to-this-show-does-not-seem-to-work-for-me/78333)
**Author:** [@bgjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bgjr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/listen-to-this-show-does-not-seem-to-work-for-me/78333 "2013-03-30T17:41:03Z")
Running Windows 7 Pro 64bit - have tried firefox and IE9. When I select "Listen to this show..." nothing happens, no pop up or other indication the selection worked. When I select "Best Moment" - it works fine. Player… --- ## [89 toyota truck 4x4 will not go into gear and started smoking while being towed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-toyota-truck-4x4-will-not-go-into-gear-and-started-smoking-while-being-towed/78338)
**Author:** [@squirrely](https://community.cartalk.com/u/squirrely)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-toyota-truck-4x4-will-not-go-into-gear-and-started-smoking-while-being-towed/78338 "2013-03-30T13:50:43Z")
Hi there, a few weeks ago I had my truck in 4wd and was reversing, I stopped and tried to go into first gear. I found that the shifter would not engage, I can move the shifter around 360 degrees with nothing catching… --- ## [Noise from rear wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-rear-wheel/78324)
**Author:** [@bigkev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigkev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-rear-wheel/78324 "2013-03-30T09:00:27Z")
hi. just recently i hae been experiencing a rubbing/grinding noise from the rear right wheel, also it has made a clonking noise like a flat tyre but it isnt, i can hear the noise from about 25/30 mph when i go faster or … --- ## [Sparks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparks/78273)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparks/78273 "2013-03-30T07:25:44Z")
Back to cars. Solved why the 99Civic died-fail ignitor module,. Which probably was the problem of poor power, poor mileage, bad oxygen sensor computer read. So since I hadn't changed spark plugs in untold years, I got so… --- ## [Buying used car from owner or pre-owned at dealer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-used-car-from-owner-or-pre-owned-at-dealer/78238)
**Author:** [@ank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ank)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-used-car-from-owner-or-pre-owned-at-dealer/78238 "2013-03-30T06:41:22Z")
My husband and I have 2 kids. We live in NYC and only drive on weekends for errands and trips. We do not need to rely upon our car to get to work or anything like that. We have a 2000 Outback with 120K miles. On average,… --- ## [96 Dodge Caravan trans problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-dodge-caravan-trans-problem/78314)
**Author:** [@Papalittle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Papalittle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-dodge-caravan-trans-problem/78314 "2013-03-30T05:03:45Z")
I removed a transmission from a van that drove and had local shop install it to a different van. After installation the vasn would not move. I removed the cooling lines and started the van up, put trans in neutral, then … --- ## [Vibration when letting of gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-letting-of-gas/78320)
**Author:** [@CGP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CGP)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-letting-of-gas/78320 "2013-03-30T04:16:30Z")
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When letting off gas I feel a strong vibration (slight vibration when maintaing speed) in the front of vehichle. Any ideas on what is causing this? --- ## [2008 Pacifica motor mounts problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pacifica-motor-mounts-problem/78334)
**Author:** [@Nothappy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nothappy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pacifica-motor-mounts-problem/78334 "2013-03-30T04:10:05Z")
I just had a nightmare with replacing my front and back motor mounts on my 2008 pacifica 4.0L with 65,000 mi. . I went to Chrysler and asked if broken mounts was covered with my factory extended warranty. They refused sa… --- ## [Engine week at stat up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-week-at-stat-up/78331)
**Author:** [@Laky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-week-at-stat-up/78331 "2013-03-30T04:07:41Z")
I have a 2001 Buick LeSabre (Limited), with 101,000 miles. It runs great and a very reliable car except: After going for some driving in town during a warm day (60 F or above) doing business, the engine gets warm but … --- ## [Knock Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor/78172)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor/78172 "2013-03-30T00:33:59Z")
2000 Mercury Villager. The engine is missing pretty good. RPM's go up and then they snap back and no real acceleration. I took it to O'Reilly's and had them put the code reader on it and it came out as a defective knock … --- ## [Search engine soon light NEVER goes off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/search-engine-soon-light-never-goes-off/78055)
**Author:** [@FEDUP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FEDUP)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/search-engine-soon-light-never-goes-off/78055 "2013-03-29T23:59:46Z")
Recently purchased a 1997 Mercury Sable for $1700 cash and all because my Camry after 13 years finally gave up the ghost. "SES" light came on, and I filled up with gas and used Lucas car product as well. The light went o… --- ## [Engine Chatter When Accelerating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-chatter-when-accelerating/78295)
**Author:** [@iamjfred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iamjfred)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-chatter-when-accelerating/78295 "2013-03-29T20:20:46Z")
My 2004 Toyota Matrix has been making a rattling/chattering noise when I accelerate. I took it to a shop (in nyc, where I live) who said it is a problem with the bearings and that my best bet is to replace the engine wit… --- ## [Should I be concerned, axle replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-be-concerned-axle-replacement/78326)
**Author:** [@Meriwether](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meriwether)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-be-concerned-axle-replacement/78326 "2013-03-29T19:24:35Z")
So... someone smashed in the right front of my Honda Ridgeline about a year ago. Lot's of body work and parts of the steering infrastructure replaced. In for service and they say that the right-front inside CV joint leak… --- ## [Engine fan is on all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fan-is-on-all-the-time/77613)
**Author:** [@loubird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loubird)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fan-is-on-all-the-time/77613 "2013-03-29T18:47:00Z")
I have a 2002 GMC Envoy XL. 120,000 miles. It has been a great car. BUT for over a year the engine fan stays on all the time. REally a big noise. A year ago I took it to the dealer and a local mechanic. Both say that it … --- ## [Vw bug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-bug/78311)
**Author:** [@textubb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/textubb)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-bug/78311 "2013-03-29T18:40:56Z")
my 61 bug oil level keeps rising even after i took out almost a quart. it has not been driven but when i checked it again after 2 or 3 days it reads almost a quart a over full again can anyone tell me waht is goin on --- ## [Low tire pressure, but no leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-tire-pressure-but-no-leak/78255)
**Author:** [@Aerie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aerie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-tire-pressure-but-no-leak/78255 "2013-03-29T18:34:34Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Highlander. Ever since I got 4 new tires (~1 year ago), my low pressure light goes on about once every 6 weeks. Each time, there is at least one tire that's dropped about 2 lbs below recommended p… --- ## [New Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/78262)
**Author:** [@naglephoto99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naglephoto99)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/78262 "2013-03-29T16:12:50Z")
Hi All, Just wondering what everyone's thoughts, feeling, and experiences with the new Wranglers and/ or Grand Cherokees are? Thanks in advance ~Patty --- ## [E-Mail Some Drive Train Parts And Print Them In 3-D ? This Technology Blows My Mind And It's Here!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e-mail-some-drive-train-parts-and-print-them-in-3-d-this-technology-blows-my-mind-and-its-here/78146)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e-mail-some-drive-train-parts-and-print-them-in-3-d-this-technology-blows-my-mind-and-its-here/78146 "2013-03-29T15:45:55Z")
Talk About Accelerating Technology, I've Been Reading About Possibly Being Able To E-Mail A Working Fire Arm To Somebody And Have Them Print Out A Weapon On A 3-D Printer. This Isn't A Science Fiction Dream. Did You See… --- ## [2005 Ford F150 Lariat 5.4 V8 - 50+ MPH intermittent gear skipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-lariat-5-4-v8-50-mph-intermittent-gear-skipping/78303)
**Author:** [@Leoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leoh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-lariat-5-4-v8-50-mph-intermittent-gear-skipping/78303 "2013-03-29T15:30:30Z")
New member here with an issue. I have an intermittent issue with my truck when driving at or near 50mph and faster. The problem occurs when I’m driving on a road or highway with elevation gain. The transmission seems to… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1830) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1832)