# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1834 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1835 --- ## [Which component meters the fuel at start-up, based on engine temp? '96 GMC Suburban](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-component-meters-the-fuel-at-start-up-based-on-engine-temp-96-gmc-suburban/78267)
**Author:** [@Burb\_Bum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burb_Bum)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-component-meters-the-fuel-at-start-up-based-on-engine-temp-96-gmc-suburban/78267 "2013-03-26T04:34:57Z")
I have a '96 GMC K1500 Suburban with a 5.7l. Shockingly, the local GMC shop techs can't answer this question for me, just as they can't answer any other questions without a service appt or, heaven forbid, offer a part … --- ## [Honda accord 1998](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-1998/78264)
**Author:** [@misterr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/misterr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-1998/78264 "2013-03-26T04:07:05Z")
Out of nowhere my check engine light came on bought some oil thought it was low, and i just recently got an oil change. Checked my sparks and it was okay. Couple hours later my car began over heating With engine light st… --- ## [Manufacturer Ratings or Model Ratings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturer-ratings-or-model-ratings/78242)
**Author:** [@MichaelDM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelDM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturer-ratings-or-model-ratings/78242 "2013-03-26T02:20:12Z")
Hi there, I'm researching a car or suv to lease and wonder if you might give me a bit of advice. I know very little about cars, but for a long time I've been under the impression that for a reliable vehicle, get a Hond… --- ## [1997 Ford F150 - No heat!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f150-no-heat/77467)
**Author:** [@TrickyP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrickyP)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f150-no-heat/77467 "2013-03-26T01:41:59Z")
Hey Everyone! I'm at my wits end with my truck - let me tell you the story of my people. I purchased a 1997 Ford F150 with ~150k miles from a private party on CraigsList. Total price was $3,000. After the heat le… --- ## [Attention Parents Of Teen Drivers: 40% Of You Don't Know . . . 75% Of You Are Mistaken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-parents-of-teen-drivers-40-of-you-dont-know-75-of-you-are-mistaken/78008)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attention-parents-of-teen-drivers-40-of-you-dont-know-75-of-you-are-mistaken/78008 "2013-03-26T01:32:41Z")
I'm Old Enough To Be Children's Grandfather. However, Having Recent Experience As A Parent Of 2 Teen Drivers (One Boy Now 25, One Girl Now 18), A USA Today Story Was Of Interest To Me And I Thought It Could Help Others … --- ## [How Empty Is an "Empty" Gas Tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-empty-is-an-empty-gas-tank/78265)
**Author:** [@gleng1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gleng1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2013, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-empty-is-an-empty-gas-tank/78265 "2013-03-26T01:05:06Z")
Possibly the dumb question du juror, but... The owners manual states that my car's gas tank holds 10 gallons. If I fill it up and the gas pump clunks off at 9 1/4 gallons, does that really mean that I had 3/4 of a ga… --- ## [Oil weight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-weight/78243)
**Author:** [@jaspn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaspn)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-weight/78243 "2013-03-25T23:45:21Z")
I have an 1982 Chevy caprice and I've been using 5w30 oil, should I be using something else maybe heavier? I live in Phoenix Arizona btw. Thanks for any help. --- ## [Subaru outback just died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-just-died/78231)
**Author:** [@ank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ank)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-just-died/78231 "2013-03-25T22:26:04Z")
I was driving my 2000 Subaru Outback on Friday evening and it completely died at a red light. Hazards wouldn't turn on, couldn't move the car into N or P, couldn't get the key out of the ignition. Because we were blockin… --- ## [1986 Ford thunderbird turn the key and it starts but wont stay running!HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-thunderbird-turn-the-key-and-it-starts-but-wont-stay-running-help/78246)
**Author:** [@Fordfan1986](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fordfan1986)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-thunderbird-turn-the-key-and-it-starts-but-wont-stay-running-help/78246 "2013-03-25T22:10:14Z")
Okay i have my car and it takes a few times to start but once its on it wont stay running if i let go of the key or the ignition cylinder help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --- ## [Mystery shifting problem in '89 Maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-shifting-problem-in-89-maxima/78269)
**Author:** [@Kavemann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kavemann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-shifting-problem-in-89-maxima/78269 "2013-03-25T22:08:34Z")
Mom's taken excellent care of her Nissan since she bought it new. It has a V6 and auto, 140K miles on it and began having starting/shifting trouble last year (i.e., the old mess-with-the-shifter-so-it-will-crank thing, a… --- ## [Stalling Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-subaru/78266)
**Author:** [@shifty\_subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shifty_subaru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-subaru/78266 "2013-03-25T21:59:49Z")
My Subaru want to stall when it shifts from a higher to a lower gear when driving up a grade/hill. Also does the same thing when pulling out from a stop sign or traffic light. You need to pump the accelerator to get it g… --- ## [There has been no proven link between aluminum and Alzheimer's disease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-has-been-no-proven-link-between-aluminum-and-alzheimers-disease/78202)
**Author:** [@slarti0001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slarti0001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-has-been-no-proven-link-between-aluminum-and-alzheimers-disease/78202 "2013-03-25T21:42:36Z")
You might want to make sure people know (and let Martha Stewart know) that there have been lots of studies done on this topic and there's no link between aluminum and Alsheimer's. http://alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/… --- ## [Acting like temporary vapor lock. Help welcome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acting-like-temporary-vapor-lock-help-welcome/74455)
**Author:** [@Burb\_Bum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burb_Bum)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acting-like-temporary-vapor-lock-help-welcome/74455 "2013-03-25T21:28:21Z")
This issue has been my nemesis. '96 gmc k1500 suburban. 350 eng. 184,000 miles. Immediate start cold. Engine compartment hot, if it sits shut off for 15 min or more = 4-5 seconds acts like vapor lock, then starts rig… --- ## [Comments wanted about Tom from Indianaplois with broken caliper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comments-wanted-about-tom-from-indianaplois-with-broken-caliper/78230)
**Author:** [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comments-wanted-about-tom-from-indianaplois-with-broken-caliper/78230 "2013-03-25T21:15:21Z")
On the Mar 23rd, 2013 show, Tom from Indianapolis called in with a broken spring - he later said a brake caliper was broken. Tom questioned the mechanic's advice to replace BOTH front calipers. Our friends, Tom and Ra… --- ## [Coolant problem- Dex-Cool with 99 Buick Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-problem-dex-cool-with-99-buick-century/78263)
**Author:** [@kmcd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmcd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-problem-dex-cool-with-99-buick-century/78263 "2013-03-25T20:49:59Z")
\-We have a 99 Buick with 38,000 miles. At 30,000 miles the car overheated and we had to find a mechanic in unfamiliar area. He told us car was unsafe to drive unless we had new radiator system installed (water pump, r… --- ## [Sable lunges and speeds out of control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sable-lunges-and-speeds-out-of-control/78259)
**Author:** [@Jimmymack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmymack)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sable-lunges-and-speeds-out-of-control/78259 "2013-03-25T20:41:24Z")
Mercury Sable 2002 When i stop at a traffic light and with my foot on the brake peddle, the car will lunge forward 3 to 4 feet and the engine will rev. On the open road the car will begin to gain speed and the check br… --- ## [87 broken timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-broken-timing-belt/78235)
**Author:** [@Trueno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trueno)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-broken-timing-belt/78235 "2013-03-25T20:21:52Z")
My timing belt broke. 1987 Toyota Corolla Sport SR5 Coupe 2 door L4 1.6L Vin A 1586cc Type 4AC 2bbl Gas SOHC 5 speed trans. (T50) RWD 87HP AE86 Question: What is the proper orientation, of the Camshaft gear, (has a rai… --- ## [1984 Mercedes 300D Gear Shift problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-mercedes-300d-gear-shift-problems/78260)
**Author:** [@j\_bowie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j_bowie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-mercedes-300d-gear-shift-problems/78260 "2013-03-25T19:52:40Z")
Recently, a problem has developed with shifting gears in my 1984 Mercedes 300D. The shift feels too smooth as I move the gear shift knob from Park to Neutral and back. It doesn't catch when in Park. The car will still ro… --- ## [1991 pontiac grand prix fuel filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-pontiac-grand-prix-fuel-filters/78256)
**Author:** [@ogige](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ogige)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-pontiac-grand-prix-fuel-filters/78256 "2013-03-25T18:54:52Z")
Im working on a 91 grand prix le with a 3.1 multiport engine. It has been sitting in the back lot at work for a long time, Ive changed fuel pump, sending unit, the filter down by the tank and the pressure regulator. I… --- ## [Problem stopping plus loud noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-stopping-plus-loud-noise/78261)
**Author:** [@Jaxonsmama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaxonsmama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-stopping-plus-loud-noise/78261 "2013-03-25T18:27:02Z")
So I just bought a 2004 Ford Focus. I did not drive above 15mph when I tested the car due to the lake effect snow that was occuring. Now that I own the car I have noticed if you try to stop going over 20mph the car start… --- ## [My 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan keeps needing to be jump started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2008-dodge-grand-caravan-keeps-needing-to-be-jump-started/76088)
**Author:** [@Jombee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jombee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2008-dodge-grand-caravan-keeps-needing-to-be-jump-started/76088 "2013-03-25T14:37:28Z")
We have had 5 instances over the past 2 months where we have had to have someone jump start the van for us. Two of the times the van was not running and the seat warmers were in use for 15 minutes with the key in ACC mo… --- ## [97 Ford f150 rough idles and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-f150-rough-idles-and-dies/75888)
**Author:** [@Spacecadet7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spacecadet7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-f150-rough-idles-and-dies/75888 "2013-03-25T13:55:32Z")
Ive been having a problem where the engine cranks and idles, sometimes rough, then I try to accelerate and the car shakes and accelerates very slowly with shaking. I replaced plugs coil and leads and fuel filter with no … --- ## [Removed the radio/PCM fuse, now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removed-the-radio-pcm-fuse-now-wont-start/78170)
**Author:** [@gkeeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gkeeler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removed-the-radio-pcm-fuse-now-wont-start/78170 "2013-03-25T07:19:46Z")
96 Odyssey Hi All. While driving, the speedometer jumped around for a bit, then went back to normal function. The check engine light came on. I read the code (17 = Vehicle Speed Sensor). To reset the check engine light… --- ## [Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/78229)
**Author:** [@wattsup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wattsup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/78229 "2013-03-25T06:51:37Z")
i have been told new car tires will not devolope a flat spot.. then the dealer told me that that do. can't have it both ways.. i get an extreem shimmy when the temp.goes to about 45 or lower degrees but goes away after … --- ## [Ethanol fuel deterioration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-fuel-deterioration/78247)
**Author:** [@Lock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lock)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-fuel-deterioration/78247 "2013-03-25T06:34:18Z")
I move between residences annually. I've had no problems disconnecting the battery on Honda Accords ( this time a 2006) while I'm gone and starting them up after as much as four months when I return. I now need to do t… --- ## [Rent a car or drive my lease?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rent-a-car-or-drive-my-lease/78222)
**Author:** [@CathyinOH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CathyinOH)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rent-a-car-or-drive-my-lease/78222 "2013-03-25T06:20:48Z")
I am taking trip this summer and will drive about 4,000 miles. I am trying to decide weather or not to drive my 2013, Honda Pilot. I love the car so much I plan on buying it out at the end of the lease. I live close to … --- ## [Fumes in cab, 1990 Toyota 4Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fumes-in-cab-1990-toyota-4runner/78253)
**Author:** [@russw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fumes-in-cab-1990-toyota-4runner/78253 "2013-03-25T06:17:55Z")
I am getting fumes in my 1990 4Runner SR5 6 cyl. I believe them to be exhaust or oil burning, not fuel. The condition does NOT exist when the windows are closed or when the fresh air vent is open or closed (recirculate). … --- ## [Staggered Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/staggered-wheels/76696)
**Author:** [@ntagnst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ntagnst)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/staggered-wheels/76696 "2013-03-25T05:57:21Z")
My wife hit a pothole & bent a rim here in Potholuma, CA. Her Mercedes CLK 500 comes with staggered 17" rims, 7.5" in front & 8.5" in rear. We'd like to go with the same size all around. The owner's manual says we can… --- ## [2004 Honda Civic Hybrid spark plugs comming loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-hybrid-spark-plugs-comming-loose/78240)
**Author:** [@Rockhead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rockhead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-hybrid-spark-plugs-comming-loose/78240 "2013-03-25T04:01:32Z")
My 2004 honda civic hybrid has 8 spark plugs. The ones in the back of the motor look like they get much hotter and both times I have replaced them, all four in the back were really really loose. Is this a common probl… --- ## [Replacing a shock absorber on a 97 Taurus GL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-shock-absorber-on-a-97-taurus-gl/78228)
**Author:** [@JAnticolivecom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAnticolivecom)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-shock-absorber-on-a-97-taurus-gl/78228 "2013-03-25T03:20:45Z")
When it comes to automotive I'm sadly woefully ignorant so I'd like to know how difficult of a job this actually is? Does it really require the entire backseat to be removed? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1833) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1835)