# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1840 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1841 --- ## [Easy fix for a bad EGR valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-fix-for-a-bad-egr-valve/78074)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-fix-for-a-bad-egr-valve/78074 "2013-03-18T02:54:46Z")
2007 Chrysler Town & Country with 74K. The check engine light comes on and the parts store diagnostic says P0404, a clogged EGR valve. On my model, replacing the EGR valve involves taking out the alternator, which invo… --- ## [1988 Mazda B2200 Engine timing issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-mazda-b2200-engine-timing-issue/78082)
**Author:** [@Moofey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moofey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-mazda-b2200-engine-timing-issue/78082 "2013-03-18T02:28:05Z")
Hi, I have been stumped by this problem. The engine "pings" shortly after I get in and drive it when the car is warming up. I watch the engine temp rise...and when it starts to get warm just before the thermostat open… --- ## [Honda & Acura braking problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-acura-braking-problem/78066)
**Author:** [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-acura-braking-problem/78066 "2013-03-18T00:29:04Z")
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/03/14/honda-recall-250000-cars-brake-defects/1986901/ --- ## [New battery, new starter, sometimes car didn't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-new-starter-sometimes-car-didnt-start/78078)
**Author:** [@Perry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Perry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-new-starter-sometimes-car-didnt-start/78078 "2013-03-17T23:00:50Z")
The battery is about 6-month old and my mechanic replaced the starter last week as the car had a hard time to start. Since then it has no problem except once in a cold day (about 35 degrees) it took 10 minutes to get sta… --- ## [Electrical Grounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-grounds/78040)
**Author:** [@jasivak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasivak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-grounds/78040 "2013-03-17T22:17:04Z")
I have a 2000 Hyundai Elantra that I can only start by jumping the negative battery terminal to the frame. Q1 - any guidance on how to find the faulty ground (I looked but its not obvious to me) Q2 - would there be any h… --- ## [Car Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/78068)
**Author:** [@steph8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steph8)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/78068 "2013-03-17T21:23:56Z")
I drive a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. Yesterday, I drove to the store about 5 minutes away. When I went back to my car 10 minutes later, it wouldn't start. Wouldn't turn over, no clicking, just silence. Finally had to lea… --- ## [Body frame intermittently at 12 volts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-frame-intermittently-at-12-volts/78046)
**Author:** [@jasivak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasivak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-frame-intermittently-at-12-volts/78046 "2013-03-17T21:02:05Z")
When I put the key in the ignition and turn to “run”, dash lights come on and the radio plays. However, when I try to engage something that draws more current, like start the car (and sometimes just turning on the turn … --- ## [Whinning sound then a puff of smoke- 2001 Saab 9-3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whinning-sound-then-a-puff-of-smoke-2001-saab-9-3/78073)
**Author:** [@tyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whinning-sound-then-a-puff-of-smoke-2001-saab-9-3/78073 "2013-03-17T20:51:07Z")
My son has a Saab 9-3 that we have spent several thousand dollars on repairing since we bought it for $3200 less than a year ago.The car has a little less than 100,000 miles on it. Now have about $7300 in it. Had motor… --- ## [Rear shock mount failure BMW 530, E39](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shock-mount-failure-bmw-530-e39/78072)
**Author:** [@Dan50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan50)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shock-mount-failure-bmw-530-e39/78072 "2013-03-17T19:54:30Z")
I have a 2003 530i with the sport package (not the M). I recently "improved" the suspension by adding stiffer roll bars and Koni FSD shocks. After the initial installation the angle of the car changed so much (nose do… --- ## [Anyone Experience a Radiator Replacement for a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-experience-a-radiator-replacement-for-a-2003-hyundai-santa-fe-gls/78060)
**Author:** [@ceceliam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ceceliam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-experience-a-radiator-replacement-for-a-2003-hyundai-santa-fe-gls/78060 "2013-03-17T19:46:21Z")
After a recent approx.60-70 mile round trip I had some extra time and decided to get my oil changed and tires rotated. With no signs of overheating, no signs of any radiator fluid leakage under the vehicle where I parked… --- ## [Tries to die](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tries-to-die/78070)
**Author:** [@mwkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwkarrick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tries-to-die/78070 "2013-03-17T19:25:42Z")
i have a 2001 saturn l200 2.2 about 150000 miles. last night i came to a stop at stop light, then my car tried to die. so then i came to stop again, then it tried to die again. it drives fine, but it shifts hard sometime… --- ## [Bad Wheel Bearings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearings/78053)
**Author:** [@CornFedUp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CornFedUp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearings/78053 "2013-03-17T18:37:00Z")
I have a 1999 Chevy 4x4 Pickup with 216,000 miles. I was told the Front Wheel bearings were bad. I asked how much to replace them and i was told "Oh, over $1000." I obviously went elsewhere and got a second opinion. The… --- ## [Hate to be a pest - on my own here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hate-to-be-a-pest-on-my-own-here/78013)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hate-to-be-a-pest-on-my-own-here/78013 "2013-03-17T18:03:43Z")
OK - feedback on this: 2001 Saturn SW 2 - 95821 mi., 3495.00 However, it's at an "auto pawn". What do you all think of pawn shop purchases, given an exam by my mechanic? --- ## [Prius sudden gas mileage drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-sudden-gas-mileage-drop/78057)
**Author:** [@Panda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Panda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-sudden-gas-mileage-drop/78057 "2013-03-17T15:51:22Z")
My 2004 Prius quit (Danger warning lights) 2 miles after a fuel fill-up. The dealer said I'd run it out of gas and the 12 volt battery was no longer good. They replaced the battery and everything is fine except my summ… --- ## [Looking for a coolant leak in my Pontiac G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-coolant-leak-in-my-pontiac-g6/78054)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-coolant-leak-in-my-pontiac-g6/78054 "2013-03-17T10:07:46Z")
The last couple of days I thought I smelled antifreeze and I had to add about a pint of coolant to the reservoir. So I looked all around today and can't see anything leaking. Nothing on the floor. I suspected the wat… --- ## ['64' Mercury Montclair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/64-mercury-montclair/78064)
**Author:** [@godfather](https://community.cartalk.com/u/godfather)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/64-mercury-montclair/78064 "2013-03-17T10:03:46Z")
Ladies & Gentlemen, I have written on several occasions about my Montclair's Brake Booster issues and I wanted to thank you for all of your input and advice. I have found the replacement part that I need. I ordered the … --- ## [Serpentine Belt Won't Stay On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-wont-stay-on/78058)
**Author:** [@Hazzard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hazzard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-wont-stay-on/78058 "2013-03-17T09:03:16Z")
I have a 1991 Dodge Dynasty with a 3.3 Liter engine & the serpentine belt keeps coming off. I have replaced the belt,idler pulley & belt tensioner. When the road is wet or winter slush (it happened once in dry hot weat… --- ## [Interior door handle for a Lincoln towncar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-door-handle-for-a-lincoln-towncar/78043)
**Author:** [@Rolf\_Seebacher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rolf_Seebacher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-door-handle-for-a-lincoln-towncar/78043 "2013-03-17T07:35:02Z")
I have a 2007 Town car on which the a portion of the drivers side interior door handle has broken off. I went to the local Ford dealer to purchase a new handle, and almost had a heart attack when told the retail price w… --- ## [What have I done to myself? 99 Accord won't go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-have-i-done-to-myself-99-accord-wont-go/77977)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Wretzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Wretzel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-have-i-done-to-myself-99-accord-wont-go/77977 "2013-03-17T07:34:08Z")
Ok, did an intake manifold cleaning on my 99 Accord the other day, and now I have problems... Long story short, some time ago my car started to have a very rough idle. Took me awhile to find the problem. Turned out the… --- ## [Tips for Sandy Soaked Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-sandy-soaked-vehicles/75310)
**Author:** [@jrweblackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrweblackey)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-for-sandy-soaked-vehicles/75310 "2013-03-17T07:13:31Z")
With Sandy thankfully out of the area, many Car Talk fans are asking us whether their cars are totalled And, if not, what should they check? Here are Tom and Ray's tips, but we'd like to throw it your way, too! What ar… --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima 'engine combust' blow out (owned it 6 mos)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-engine-combust-blow-out-owned-it-6-mos/77998)
**Author:** [@bish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bish)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-engine-combust-blow-out-owned-it-6-mos/77998 "2013-03-17T07:11:31Z")
I recently purchased a prev. owned Nissan Altima (2006) 113,000 miles from the Honda dealer. Two months later I took it to the Nissan dealer to have something checked and they told me the car was two & half qts. low on … --- ## [PRIUS acceleration issue/gas mileage down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-acceleration-issue-gas-mileage-down/78050)
**Author:** [@Nature\_Lover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nature_Lover)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-acceleration-issue-gas-mileage-down/78050 "2013-03-17T05:54:45Z")
My 2010 Prius since new, during cold Central IL weather, when I pull out onto the city street, it accelerates VERY SLOWLY no matter how I work the accelerator for 1-2 blocks. Then it takes off normally. When I forget t… --- ## [Do Factory Radios Get Stolen Anymore?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-factory-radios-get-stolen-anymore/78018)
**Author:** [@98caddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98caddy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-factory-radios-get-stolen-anymore/78018 "2013-03-17T05:31:18Z")
Back in the 80s when I was growing up, I would hear about people's factory radios getting stolen from their cars. I don't seem to hear about that very much anymore, so I was wondering why. I don't remember much about … --- ## [BMW X3 - Engining Reving While Braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-engining-reving-while-braking/78049)
**Author:** [@CDLinVA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CDLinVA)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-engining-reving-while-braking/78049 "2013-03-17T05:24:13Z")
I have a 2013 BMW X3 which I just bought a few weeks ago. All seemed fine until on a misty day a few miles from my house I stopped at an intersection. I was applying my foot to the brake, but the engine revved up and l… --- ## [Ohio judge rules speed cameras a 'scam'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohio-judge-rules-speed-cameras-a-scam/77941)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohio-judge-rules-speed-cameras-a-scam/77941 "2013-03-17T05:09:58Z")
The judge said that “the entire case against the motorist is stacked because the speed monitoring device is calibrated and controlled by Optotraffic.” Elmwood Place is engaged in nothing more than a high-tech game of … --- ## [Bad mileage in 2013 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-mileage-in-2013-honda-cr-v/78031)
**Author:** [@Legend123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Legend123)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-mileage-in-2013-honda-cr-v/78031 "2013-03-17T05:02:32Z")
When we 1st got this SUV, mileage was 32 highway, 28 city, now with 8000 miles 22 average for both. Dealer can't find any problems. any ideas why this is happening? --- ## [VW Polo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo/78039)
**Author:** [@lefty2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lefty2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo/78039 "2013-03-17T04:38:54Z")
When is VW bringing into the US,it's turbo diesel POLO model OR How can I\[as a private owner\] import it from Germany? At 70\[seventy\]miles per gallon on it's turbocharged 1.4L diesel engine,that is way more than… --- ## [MPG,not as good as it was](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-not-as-good-as-it-was/78051)
**Author:** [@orangetruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orangetruck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-not-as-good-as-it-was/78051 "2013-03-17T04:35:18Z")
I have an '02 GMC,Sierra,4.8 L 5-speed,once upon a time this truck would easily travel over 500 miles on a full tank of fuel,for the first 10 years ,on a road trip ( which I do every summer),approx.,210 miles one way,,th… --- ## [Can't put gas in the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-put-gas-in-the-tank/78045)
**Author:** [@Carpetandpaintingpro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carpetandpaintingpro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-put-gas-in-the-tank/78045 "2013-03-17T04:06:54Z")
I just bought my daughter her first car. 1999 Volkswagen beetle cannot pump more than a $1 50 at a time. Honestly the pump continues to shut off as it would when your tank is full. She's been putting up with this for a … --- ## [Spoiler: Here's a hint for the odd paragraph puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spoiler-heres-a-hint-for-the-odd-paragraph-puzzler/77987)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spoiler-heres-a-hint-for-the-odd-paragraph-puzzler/77987 "2013-03-17T03:24:07Z")
Wednesday evening isn't too early for oblique puzzler hints, no? I get the answer to so few of these puzzlers, I can't resist when I finally solve one before the next show reveals the answer. Ok, here goes. Read no f… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1839) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1841)