# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1835 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1836 --- ## [94 Mazda B2300 skips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-mazda-b2300-skips/78250)
**Author:** [@blackat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-mazda-b2300-skips/78250 "2013-03-25T02:41:43Z")
My truck (manual transmission) skips when I ease off the accelerator. It runs fine when there is steady pressure on the accelerator. Doesn't matter which gear I'm in, it does the same thing throughout the 5 speed spectru… --- ## [March Madness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/march-madness/78219)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/march-madness/78219 "2013-03-25T02:02:58Z")
The Fighting Ducks are headed to Sweet 16. Do you think that it's the type of rubber that Nike uses? Can the same technology be used in cars? --- ## [New IMA battery for Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-ima-battery-for-honda-civic/76058)
**Author:** [@deirdrevinyard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deirdrevinyard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-ima-battery-for-honda-civic/76058 "2013-03-25T01:37:27Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid and the IMA battery light went on last week. The dealer tells me that I need a new battery (price $3000+ but that Honda will assist me with this, bringing the price down to around $1800.… --- ## [1997 ford f-150 overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-overheating/75091)
**Author:** [@jds74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jds74)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-overheating/75091 "2013-03-25T01:30:02Z")
I have a 97 f-150 with a 4.6 engine 4x4, just recently i have been having intermittent problems with it overheating. I will be driving along the temp. gauge will read normal, than out of nowhere the needle will spike al… --- ## [2003 corolla p0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-corolla-p0420/78237)
**Author:** [@Insideoriginal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Insideoriginal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-corolla-p0420/78237 "2013-03-25T01:20:04Z")
2003 Toyota corolla 180,000 miles. The starter went up. I replaced that by removing the intake manifold, replacing starter, replacing manifold gasket, and putting manifold back on. Car ran just as normal, then P0420 s… --- ## [91 mercedes e300 won't start when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-mercedes-e300-wont-start-when-hot/78226)
**Author:** [@sonny\_m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonny_m)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2013, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-mercedes-e300-wont-start-when-hot/78226 "2013-03-25T01:05:00Z")
when the temperature is above roughly 60 degrees, I can drive the car for a short while, even a few miles, and it will start to sputter and eventually stall. At that point the car won't start, it turns over fine, but so… --- ## [2003 Civic Coupe DX Temp Gauge Shows HOT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-civic-coupe-dx-temp-gauge-shows-hot/78120)
**Author:** [@RoyCrane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoyCrane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-civic-coupe-dx-temp-gauge-shows-hot/78120 "2013-03-24T22:55:04Z")
Any ideas why, after so many repairs and $$$$ with a AAA Certified Repair shop, the temp gauge that sooner or later shows the needle HOT? Everything accounted for - thermostat 5x, radiator 3x, computer, maintenance, et… --- ## [Toyota celica engine blew](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-celica-engine-blew/73285)
**Author:** [@touche2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/touche2000)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-celica-engine-blew/73285 "2013-03-24T22:29:50Z")
as of yesterday i have a 130k engine burned up because ran out of oil -- celica yr2000 -- today i need experienced answers as to what year used engine will fit -- i hear that 2003-2005 have DBW throttles (drive-by-wire) … --- ## [Patricia and the 1996 lexus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/patricia-and-the-1996-lexus/78234)
**Author:** [@bargoze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bargoze)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/patricia-and-the-1996-lexus/78234 "2013-03-24T20:02:50Z")
i listened to your explanation of what might have happened when patricia's husband moved their lexus in the driveway (starter not engaging, smoke, etc.), and I thought you might have missed a few clues that she gave you.… --- ## [2 Volts on Automatic Shut Down Relay Circuit - 2000 Chrysler Voyager 2.4L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-volts-on-automatic-shut-down-relay-circuit-2000-chrysler-voyager-2-4l/78223)
**Author:** [@kresso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kresso)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-volts-on-automatic-shut-down-relay-circuit-2000-chrysler-voyager-2-4l/78223 "2013-03-24T19:56:14Z")
\[image\] I have a 2000 Chrysler Voyager 2.4L van. When I try and start the vehicle it will crank but will not start. I have checked all 4 spark plug wires and I don't get any spark on them. When I probe the input to … --- ## [Forte makes noise between 60-65](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forte-makes-noise-between-60-65/78213)
**Author:** [@GeoSonar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeoSonar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forte-makes-noise-between-60-65/78213 "2013-03-24T19:54:53Z")
Car: 2011 Kia Forte 5 EX Mileage: ~35000 My car runs fine on city speeds. I noticed this last week when I get on the highway, in between 60 & 65 MPH, I can hear a "deep" (kind of sounds like added bass) sound. It goe… --- ## [Disc brake caliper repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disc-brake-caliper-repair/78232)
**Author:** [@nitram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitram)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disc-brake-caliper-repair/78232 "2013-03-24T19:40:25Z")
When replacing brake pads, should the calipers be repaired (new discs & O rings) if there had been no prior indication of sticking or hanging up? --- ## [2011 accord question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-accord-question/78196)
**Author:** [@kennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennedy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-accord-question/78196 "2013-03-24T19:39:48Z")
gonna do a trans oil change on my accord, how do you get the plastic splash guard or whatever you call it off the bottom of the engine/trans. looks like its held on with a type of button that stays solid while the surrou… --- ## [Cabin Fumes in a 2000 Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-fumes-in-a-2000-focus/77434)
**Author:** [@Aron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-fumes-in-a-2000-focus/77434 "2013-03-24T17:05:59Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Focus ZTS with about 135,000 miles on it with a fume problem. Once it's warm, I'm noticing what smells like exhaust fumes in the cabin when stopped or at low speed (not at highway speed.) It runs per… --- ## ['96 Grand Marquis: Hi, First time asking you guys a question:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-grand-marquis-hi-first-time-asking-you-guys-a-question/78225)
**Author:** [@Mr\_James](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_James)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-grand-marquis-hi-first-time-asking-you-guys-a-question/78225 "2013-03-24T15:51:09Z")
Need a car and thinking about buying one that belonged to my boss's Dad who passed on two years ago. It's a 96 Grand Marquis that has always been taken care of, but hasn't been started, driven etc since. The car has been… --- ## [Cabin air filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-filter/78083)
**Author:** [@Giudi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Giudi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-filter/78083 "2013-03-24T11:27:43Z")
I'd like to replace the cabin air filter on my 2010 Honda Fit (previously owned by a heavy smoker) -- assuming it has one. I've seen a video online for how to do it on the Sport model (removing the glove compartment), bu… --- ## [Replace engine in 99 celica?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-engine-in-99-celica/78173)
**Author:** [@KTP1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KTP1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 8:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-engine-in-99-celica/78173 "2013-03-24T08:33:30Z")
Hey Everybody! So my 99 celica seized up on the highway today. Apparently it was leaking more oil than I realized! I'd just had the oil changed about a month ago, but it was four quarts low when it got towed to the sh… --- ## [Fluttering sound when stepping on the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluttering-sound-when-stepping-on-the-gas/78207)
**Author:** [@dizzyblonde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dizzyblonde)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluttering-sound-when-stepping-on-the-gas/78207 "2013-03-24T08:08:47Z")
When I start the car in the morning & step on the gas there is a fluttering noise which happens each time I accelerate until it warms up. I bought the car with 17,000 miles on it and I didn't notice it happening then, bu… --- ## [Burning clutch in an automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-clutch-in-an-automatic/78085)
**Author:** [@Chapman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chapman)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 8:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-clutch-in-an-automatic/78085 "2013-03-24T08:02:55Z")
Hy everyone! I've got a 2000 Subaru outback with 170k miles on it. I recently pulled a code for a bad line pressure solenoid and replaced it. About 500 miles later the oil temp sensor light started flashing so I turned … --- ## [Squealing 1999 Salvage Title Saturn SL (gift from parents...)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-1999-salvage-title-saturn-sl-gift-from-parents/78215)
**Author:** [@Farrah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Farrah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-1999-salvage-title-saturn-sl-gift-from-parents/78215 "2013-03-24T05:45:07Z")
My parents bought me a Saturn from my car salesman brother for $900. It came with a squeal upon start up. This squeal is notably worse when turning very hard or when the AC (or even the heat!) is on. We took it to a l… --- ## [Transmission vibrations in 2009 Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-vibrations-in-2009-forester/76751)
**Author:** [@work2ride](https://community.cartalk.com/u/work2ride)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-vibrations-in-2009-forester/76751 "2013-03-24T05:00:50Z")
I have a 09 Subaru Forester with 66k miles that vibrates like it is going over rumble strips when it up shifts from 3rd to 4th gear. It occurs under normal (not brisk) acceleration. I had the trans fluid changed at both … --- ## [Error code P0171 and P0174 on 1999 Ford Expedition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-code-p0171-and-p0174-on-1999-ford-expedition/78214)
**Author:** [@Dads\_Garage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dads_Garage)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-code-p0171-and-p0174-on-1999-ford-expedition/78214 "2013-03-24T04:40:30Z")
I have a 1999 Ford Expedition with 163,000 miles. The vehicle registers a service code of P0171 and/or P0174, lean mixture. The vehicle starts fine, but may stall or hesitate when first started or at red lights. While dr… --- ## [Starting problem seems like no gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-seems-like-no-gas/78152)
**Author:** [@e86mopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/e86mopar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-seems-like-no-gas/78152 "2013-03-24T04:25:01Z")
Hello, I'm new here. I own a really nice original ' 89 Chrysler Lebaron coupe with the 2.5 N/A, throttle body injection and 3 speed automatic. It has just over 100k miles. The car sits in the garage all the time and i… --- ## [96 VW Jetta - will idle but cough, sputter, die if accelerate too fast. Help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-vw-jetta-will-idle-but-cough-sputter-die-if-accelerate-too-fast-help/78208)
**Author:** [@ChrisGColumbusOH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisGColumbusOH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-vw-jetta-will-idle-but-cough-sputter-die-if-accelerate-too-fast-help/78208 "2013-03-24T03:48:32Z")
I have a 96 VW Jetta base model 2.0L engine 95,000 miles. Ran fine. last week died at red light all of a sudden. will restart and idle, but if i accelerate too fast it coughs sputters n dies. It will go from idle up th… --- ## [Brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pads/78190)
**Author:** [@cebo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cebo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pads/78190 "2013-03-24T03:35:48Z")
I have a 2010 Honda Civic. I seem to have to replace front brake pads every year. I do put approx 23,000 miles per year on the car. Still I thought the front brake replacement rate was high. The Honda service guy sai… --- ## [Just be glad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-be-glad/78138)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-be-glad/78138 "2013-03-24T01:42:32Z")
...that you aren't the Secret Service agent/driver who screwed up the president's limo today. This will probably not be cheap to fix! http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/20/world/meast/israel-obama-limousine --- ## [New oil pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-oil-pump/78210)
**Author:** [@off](https://community.cartalk.com/u/off)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-oil-pump/78210 "2013-03-24T01:13:45Z")
I have a 2002 GMC Yukon with 195,000 miles. The oil pan is now leaking and it needs a new gasket. It has 40psi oil pressure at idle. The lifters knock when first started. Should I replace the oil pump when the pan is… --- ## [Who is right? To brake or not to brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-is-right-to-brake-or-not-to-brake/78179)
**Author:** [@Xena\_warrior\_princes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xena_warrior_princes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-is-right-to-brake-or-not-to-brake/78179 "2013-03-24T00:32:00Z")
I have a disagreement with my father-in-law and I am hoping you all can help... I have a 2004 Mazda Miata 6speed. I park it in my Father-in-law's garage in the winter for safe keeping. He decided to take it out for a r… --- ## [Standard driving lessons in the Boston area?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-driving-lessons-in-the-boston-area/78198)
**Author:** [@quantumdani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quantumdani)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-driving-lessons-in-the-boston-area/78198 "2013-03-23T23:41:08Z")
Hi Car Talk folks, I have a manual, and my fiance doesn't know how to drive manual. I'm pretty sure we will end up killing each other if I try to teach him. So, is there anyone in the Boston area who offers manual driv… --- ## [2000 jeep frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-frame/78200)
**Author:** [@nicksmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicksmom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-frame/78200 "2013-03-23T22:57:37Z")
Please help! We purchased a 2000 Jeep Wrangler 3 months ago ($9200) with 70,000 miles. Were told last week by two diff. mechanics NOT to drive it as it's frame is so rusted it's unsafe. Of course dealer won't help (sol… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1834) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1836)