# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1833 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1834 --- ## [Wouldn't home confinement be sort of a fun challenge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wouldnt-home-confinement-be-sort-of-a-fun-challenge/78274)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wouldnt-home-confinement-be-sort-of-a-fun-challenge/78274 "2013-03-27T20:30:50Z")
While listening to the Martha Stewart segment -- and I'm not saying this to be negative about Martha Stewart, in fact I think she has proved time and time again to have great ideas and I esp like her big book she wrot… --- ## [2001 audi a6 quattro eats tires!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a6-quattro-eats-tires/78268)
**Author:** [@DivaMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DivaMom)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a6-quattro-eats-tires/78268 "2013-03-27T20:02:54Z")
Hi, We purchased a 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO in 2007. It was owned by a wealthy family that only used it in the summers when their cousins came to visit. It had 23,000 miles on it when we bought it. We immediately replaced … --- ## [Hole in transmission cooler line after shop repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-transmission-cooler-line-after-shop-repairs/78294)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-in-transmission-cooler-line-after-shop-repairs/78294 "2013-03-27T19:44:58Z")
I have a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac v-6. This truck has been the bane of my existence since I bought it back in September, but I finally fixed all of the issues I was having and it's been great. But, today I discovere… --- ## [Intermittent no-start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-start/78272)
**Author:** [@Zoner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zoner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-start/78272 "2013-03-27T08:04:20Z")
Sometimes my Bravada won't start. It cranks good (new battery) and I can hear the fuel pump , but it doesn't fire up. I just got it back from the repair shop.??? --- ## [Tires from tire rack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-from-tire-rack/78292)
**Author:** [@nitram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitram)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-from-tire-rack/78292 "2013-03-27T07:04:51Z")
I have always been amazed how the Tire Rack people stay in business. Actually not how, but why people use their product. Any time I have shopped for price of tires, when you add the cost of getting the tires mounted/ba… --- ## [Damsel in car distress needing advice!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damsel-in-car-distress-needing-advice/78081)
**Author:** [@annie3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annie3)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damsel-in-car-distress-needing-advice/78081 "2013-03-27T06:15:33Z")
Hi all, I crashed my car into a low wall yesterday (no women driver jokes please!) which caused my front left side tyre to burst and has left a big dent to the bottom of the wheel arch. Anyway since then ive changed an… --- ## [Replacing lost key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-lost-key/78251)
**Author:** [@guntera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guntera)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-lost-key/78251 "2013-03-27T03:36:46Z")
My 2000 mercury cougar's Key is lost. Mercury or the Ford Motor Company no longer support a model this old. Is there some after market key replacement service available that can make me a replacement key if I gave them t… --- ## [2 new tires or 4? Local trusted shop or Costco?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-new-tires-or-4-local-trusted-shop-or-costco/78283)
**Author:** [@ank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ank)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-new-tires-or-4-local-trusted-shop-or-costco/78283 "2013-03-27T03:11:23Z")
We need new tires on 2000 Subaru Outback. Should I go to Costco for this? Or my local trusted car guy? --- ## [1997 maxima drive him coo coo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-maxima-drive-him-coo-coo/78286)
**Author:** [@marcidome81gmail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marcidome81gmail)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-maxima-drive-him-coo-coo/78286 "2013-03-27T01:44:20Z")
Hi guys; we need some help. My fiancee' is replacing the starter on the only car we have and nsa today off only. He has to be back at the refinery in A.M. The problem is there are 2 wires coming from the solenoid, one is… --- ## [No parking lights or tail lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-parking-lights-or-tail-lights/78178)
**Author:** [@mike777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike777)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-parking-lights-or-tail-lights/78178 "2013-03-27T01:41:28Z")
1997 Buick LeSabre Custom got hit on passenger side door hard ..parking lights dont work nor does the tail lights or dash lights, checked all the fuses under the drivers side fuse box with tester...any ideas? --- ## [G35 not humming along @ 50](https://community.cartalk.com/t/g35-not-humming-along-50/78290)
**Author:** [@George\_in\_south\_fl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_in_south_fl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/g35-not-humming-along-50/78290 "2013-03-27T01:20:56Z")
Hello cartalk community. I have a 2003 infiniti g35. With about 93k. When I reach about 50mph I begin to hear an off balance hum. I believe it is coming from the front tires. If I speed up past 70 I cannot here it or its… --- ## [Electrical problem in my 2010 Mazda3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-in-my-2010-mazda3/78257)
**Author:** [@moldermike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moldermike)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-in-my-2010-mazda3/78257 "2013-03-26T23:04:41Z")
I"m getting a tapping sound coming from the dash. It happens every time I start the car(hot or cold engine) and lasts for about 10 seconds. It also happens when I adjust the fan speed for the heater/AC, NOT when I first … --- ## [Buying a car out of state in CA...am I crazy or are they screwing with me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-out-of-state-in-ca-am-i-crazy-or-are-they-screwing-with-me/78181)
**Author:** [@golfdawg11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfdawg11)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-out-of-state-in-ca-am-i-crazy-or-are-they-screwing-with-me/78181 "2013-03-26T22:13:08Z")
I have been looking specifically for a 2010-2011 Lexus IS250 and found exactly what I want at a California dealership. Very low miles, clean AutoCheck and CarFax, one owner, fleet lease vehicle that simply wasn't driven… --- ## [2005 BMW 325i coolant temperature gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-325i-coolant-temperature-gauge/78287)
**Author:** [@Jay\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-325i-coolant-temperature-gauge/78287 "2013-03-26T22:10:42Z")
About two months ago I noticed a small puddle of coolant and foolishly added coolant without remembering to BLEED the system while I added coolant. I located the source of the leak (the coolant sensor located on the lowe… --- ## [Rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle/78282)
**Author:** [@Lwolf30116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lwolf30116)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle/78282 "2013-03-26T21:51:59Z")
My 2001 f150 5.4 triton super crew idles rough when the outside temp is 52 or below. The temp of the truck doesn't matter only the air temp outside. Has new mass air sensor new idle air control valve. Idles rough enough … --- ## [08 mini mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-mini-mileage/78209)
**Author:** [@WATCHDOG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WATCHDOG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-mini-mileage/78209 "2013-03-26T21:03:52Z")
I have an '08 Mini, 70,000 mi. How Long do these things last? We run our full size delivery pick ups 200,000. My 4Runner has 230,000. Can I expect the mini to go 200,000 with out major engine problems? --- ## [2000 honda vt600cd2 motorcycle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-vt600cd2-motorcycle/78279)
**Author:** [@XJMAN04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/XJMAN04)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-vt600cd2-motorcycle/78279 "2013-03-26T20:57:00Z")
ON MY WAY TO WORK TODAY, I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND NOW MY NEUTRAL, TURN SIGNAL AND HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHTS AREN'T FUNCTIONING. ALONG WITH THAT, I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT THAT MY REAR TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE … --- ## [My 2000 olds bravada runs but wont move!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2000-olds-bravada-runs-but-wont-move/77659)
**Author:** [@Beaversson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beaversson)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2000-olds-bravada-runs-but-wont-move/77659 "2013-03-26T20:03:49Z")
Ok yesterday after my pregnant wifes dr's appointment we pulled out of the parking garage going up the hill it acting like i was in nuetral all of a sudden. it was running fine but i was coasting backwards. After checkin… --- ## [A host with perfect pitch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-host-with-perfect-pitch/78097)
**Author:** [@kyrasdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyrasdad)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-host-with-perfect-pitch/78097 "2013-03-26T19:39:58Z")
On this week's show, addressing caller "Marga", one of the two hosts started singing the 70s radio staple, "Margaritaville". It was exactly on key which makes me wonder if that host (whichever one it was) has perfect pi… --- ## [2007 Toyota Tundra tire pressure light /maintenance required light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tundra-tire-pressure-light-maintenance-required-light/78275)
**Author:** [@LwrSlwrGeorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LwrSlwrGeorge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-tundra-tire-pressure-light-maintenance-required-light/78275 "2013-03-26T19:22:23Z")
I drive a new-to-me '07 Tundra on the beach for the first time and needed to reduce tire pressure to ~ 20 PSI. When I re-filled the tires, the idiot light for low tire pressure remains on. The maintenance required ligh… --- ## [Prius water pump/thermostat question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-water-pump-thermostat-question/76856)
**Author:** [@DFreeman503](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DFreeman503)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-water-pump-thermostat-question/76856 "2013-03-26T19:08:54Z")
The mechanic says coolant is leaking around the water pump in my 2005 Prius. He wants $375 to change it and another $225 to change the thermostat at the same time. Is he gouging me? --- ## [Ford Explorer Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-coolant/78277)
**Author:** [@aburke624](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aburke624)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-coolant/78277 "2013-03-26T19:00:05Z")
My Service Engine Soon light came on in my 2005 explorer. I took it to Advance Auto Parts & they plugged it up to the reader and it said something about "coolant." The guy who did it was not helpful at all and could not… --- ## [Mechanic on Key West](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-on-key-west/78254)
**Author:** [@Key\_West\_Blonde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Key_West_Blonde)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-on-key-west/78254 "2013-03-26T18:46:30Z")
I have a Wrangler and need a good mechanic who won't take advantage of a young - and blonde!- girl. There are hundreds of Wranglers here,but no mention in the Mechanics Files of a good Jeep shop. --- ## [Blown head gasket -> used replacement engine concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-gt-used-replacement-engine-concerns/78090)
**Author:** [@gregd1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregd1234)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-gt-used-replacement-engine-concerns/78090 "2013-03-26T17:56:02Z")
Hi folks, Not seeing my prior post come through, I'll try one more time. Time has moved on, so we join this story already in progress... My 1994 Acura Integra with 243k original miles on it apparently blew a head ga… --- ## [Connection between coolant leakage and car navigation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/connection-between-coolant-leakage-and-car-navigation/78280)
**Author:** [@kopoku](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kopoku)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/connection-between-coolant-leakage-and-car-navigation/78280 "2013-03-26T16:11:02Z")
I recently took my toyota sienna xle 2006 to a mechanic to fix a coolant leak. After the repair which cost $750.00, the mechanic called to tell me that they had to disconnect the battery during the course of the repair… --- ## [Hybrid Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-cars/78195)
**Author:** [@Afra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Afra)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-cars/78195 "2013-03-26T15:56:51Z")
I moved to TX and living in TX involves a lot of driving. It takes me almost an hour to reach work. I own a Nissan Versa, and I was wondering if buying a Toyota Prius /hybrid would be a better car to use? Does the batter… --- ## [Loss of power going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-going-uphill/78276)
**Author:** [@pooldragon71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pooldragon71)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-going-uphill/78276 "2013-03-26T07:55:12Z")
I lose power in my 97 Plymouth Breeze when driving up hills. Drives fine everywhere else but I lose power going uphill. Replaced the plugs and wires. No help.Any suggestions??? --- ## [1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Stalling mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-stalling-mystery/78278)
**Author:** [@KaraK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaraK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-stalling-mystery/78278 "2013-03-26T07:49:39Z")
Hello, I have been having an on going issue with my 1990 Oldsmobile. It will randomly stall while I am driving. It has happened while driving at speeds ranging from 25 to 50 mph. It always happens while I am driving, no… --- ## [Random but consistent electrical issues on cold mornings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-but-consistent-electrical-issues-on-cold-mornings/78017)
**Author:** [@KTVanHorne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KTVanHorne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-but-consistent-electrical-issues-on-cold-mornings/78017 "2013-03-26T06:11:35Z")
Hey friends, I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu Maxx LT with 94k miles. On cold mornings I have consistent problems with the car's electronics. They can be as benign as a warning bell about 2-3 minutes after starting driving. … --- ## [2006 Honda Civic LX Driver Side Car Door Latch Release problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-lx-driver-side-car-door-latch-release-problem/78227)
**Author:** [@VictorGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictorGreen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-lx-driver-side-car-door-latch-release-problem/78227 "2013-03-26T06:01:20Z")
Driver side door requires extra effort to open. First pull on the handle releases the door latch partially, but does not allow the door to open full-swing. Second pull on the handle releases the latch completely and open… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1832) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1834)