# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1842 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1843 --- ## [What's A Good Idea When Replacing A Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-idea-when-replacing-a-timing-belt/77979)
**Author:** [@Bedazzled999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bedazzled999)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-idea-when-replacing-a-timing-belt/77979 "2013-03-15T18:34:28Z")
I am ready to have the timing belt on the '03 Avalon replaced. A friend suggested also doing the following replacements: water pump, tensioners, cam seals, crank seals and thermostat. Anyone in the community with a th… --- ## [2001Honda Accord EX problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001honda-accord-ex-problems/77997)
**Author:** [@Rocketrenegar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rocketrenegar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001honda-accord-ex-problems/77997 "2013-03-15T18:28:32Z")
2001 Honda Accord EX 2.3L 4cyl. check engine light is flashing off and on with a PO1399 code --- ## [Versas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/versas/78007)
**Author:** [@Ademuth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ademuth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/versas/78007 "2013-03-15T17:41:21Z")
Hey all. I recently went to visit some family who lives in backwoods america. The way there took me down a few gravel covered roads. My poor versa had a hard time going up one of the steeper sections of road, and I feare… --- ## [05' Vibe Starts and runs fine, turn off the car, then it wont start back up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-vibe-starts-and-runs-fine-turn-off-the-car-then-it-wont-start-back-up/77921)
**Author:** [@Spang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spang)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-vibe-starts-and-runs-fine-turn-off-the-car-then-it-wont-start-back-up/77921 "2013-03-15T17:35:34Z")
The car will start up and drive just fine but as soon as you turn it off, it will not turn back on. If you wait three to four hours it will restart with no problem. This repeats its self daily. When you turn the key t… --- ## [Gasket Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-leak/77994)
**Author:** [@LenaBeena2003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LenaBeena2003)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-leak/77994 "2013-03-15T16:59:23Z")
Ok I just bought a used 2003 Ford Focus from a dealership which I am financing and after the second day driving the check engine light came on. Once I saw that I took it back to the dealer and he told me the sensor was … --- ## [1996 Mighty Max](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mighty-max/78002)
**Author:** [@PlaneGeek19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PlaneGeek19)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mighty-max/78002 "2013-03-15T14:45:03Z")
I think my 1996 mighty max alternator is broken Its hit or miss on the car starting If car does not start then I have to jump it starts fine, but as of late has been harder and harder to start Just makes sound like start… --- ## ["Left lane bandit" gets ticket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-lane-bandit-gets-ticket/77975)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-lane-bandit-gets-ticket/77975 "2013-03-15T07:33:21Z")
But the trooper unfortunately sighted her for going 63 in a 65 zone: http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Laurel-Maryland-Ticket-Driving-Too-Slow-197285901.html --- ## [Car Alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm/78003)
**Author:** [@Octavio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Octavio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm/78003 "2013-03-15T07:28:09Z")
I have a 2000 Lexus RX300. The rear passenger side door randomly does not close when I click on the alarm. When this happens, the alarm does not turn on and then the rest of the alarm system starts acting up until I ma… --- ## [2006 Magnum A/C Odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-magnum-a-c-odor/78001)
**Author:** [@Kingkong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kingkong)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-magnum-a-c-odor/78001 "2013-03-15T07:17:14Z")
When I turn the A/C on for the first time everything is o.k. Say I drive to the store, park in the sun, come out 20 minutes later, start the car, turn on the A/C, and for the first minute or so the air blowing out smells… --- ## [Manual choke on an early Borg Warner auto transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-choke-on-an-early-borg-warner-auto-transmission/77995)
**Author:** [@One\_Monkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/One_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-choke-on-an-early-borg-warner-auto-transmission/77995 "2013-03-15T07:04:29Z")
I'm writing a story about my favorite car when I was growing up: the 1950 Studebaker Sedan with the grill that made it look like an airplane. I know it was available with the new Borg Warner three speed automatic transm… --- ## [1988 Cadillac AC Computer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-cadillac-ac-computer/77992)
**Author:** [@OhShesArtsy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OhShesArtsy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-cadillac-ac-computer/77992 "2013-03-15T06:25:23Z")
Hi! I have a 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood that is in great condition! It runs like a dream and just a few weeks ago topped 100,000 miles. I have one problem, though. The AC doesn't work. I took it to a mechanic and he tol… --- ## [2004 Ford Escape Limited Tachometer fluctuation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-limited-tachometer-fluctuation/77651)
**Author:** [@smile13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smile13)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-limited-tachometer-fluctuation/77651 "2013-03-15T05:33:04Z")
I just bought a used 2004 Ford Escape Limited ( with a 30 day warranty). I have noticed when it is in park and idle, the tachometer fluctuates a little, between 500 and 1000 RPM's. When I was driving it tonight I also no… --- ## [Purchase question : toyota highlander or subaru tribeca](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-question-toyota-highlander-or-subaru-tribeca/77940)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-question-toyota-highlander-or-subaru-tribeca/77940 "2013-03-15T04:39:20Z")
I am buying an SUV to replace my wife's A6 quattro AWD (167K). Choice is between 1) Toyota highlander AWD 3.6L limited edition with 90K miles from a dealer 2) subaru tribeca AWD premium package with 60K miles. The diffe… --- ## [Automobile Clocks and Daylight Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobile-clocks-and-daylight-time/77902)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobile-clocks-and-daylight-time/77902 "2013-03-15T04:17:07Z")
It's time to set the clocks ahead an hour and for me, this means rereading the owner's manual for our 2011 Sienna to figure out how to step through the display until I find the program to reset the clock. Of course this… --- ## [Gotta pull the trigger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gotta-pull-the-trigger/77904)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gotta-pull-the-trigger/77904 "2013-03-15T04:11:57Z")
I'm heading into the final decision on a used car. You all have helped so much but I've got to get something now. After researching every day, I've found a 2003 Ford Focus ZTW wagon. It has a clean carfax with regular ma… --- ## [Size Wise. "Then" Vs. "Now"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/size-wise-then-vs-now/77961)
**Author:** [@Masterskrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Masterskrain)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/size-wise-then-vs-now/77961 "2013-03-15T04:07:01Z")
I have a question that has been going through my mind for a while. With the current crop of "Minivans" slowly getting bigger and bigger, how do the current Vans like the Chrysler Town and Country, or the Toyota Sienna… --- ## [Mechanic broke door handle ... reasonable expectations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-broke-door-handle-reasonable-expectations/77984)
**Author:** [@Vast\_and\_Trunkless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vast_and_Trunkless)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-broke-door-handle-reasonable-expectations/77984 "2013-03-15T04:02:08Z")
I'm getting my 1997 Civic worked on for multiple issues (including the head gasket) to the tune of what looks like at least $2500... approaching the value of the car. My question, however, is not about mechanical issue… --- ## [Transmission Flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-flush/77996)
**Author:** [@dpkahill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpkahill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-flush/77996 "2013-03-15T03:08:48Z")
Have a 2004 Ford F-150 with automatic transmission and 105,000 miles. Should I take a chance and have the transmission flushed with that many miles on it? Has never been flushed before. --- ## [Timing belts improving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belts-improving/77985)
**Author:** [@nitram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitram)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belts-improving/77985 "2013-03-15T01:12:20Z")
changed the timing belt on 2004 Toyota Sienna at 61,000miles, as per recommendation, now the recommendations are 90,000miles, does the original mileage stay the same or follow the newer schedule, should I change at 12… --- ## [Dodge Neon Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-stalling/77990)
**Author:** [@DECATO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DECATO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-stalling/77990 "2013-03-14T22:59:43Z")
My 1998 Dodge Neon has been stalling after it is warmed up. It runs great when the engine is cold but once the temperature gauge gets to the middle it stalls no matter how fast or slow I’m going. Once it stalls it won’t … --- ## [Silly Saab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silly-saab/77981)
**Author:** [@Crystals\_Silly\_Saab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystals_Silly_Saab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silly-saab/77981 "2013-03-14T22:52:26Z")
My Saab believes that it is alive and turns on all kinds of electrical things when the car is off and the key is out of the ignition. For a while, I was able to bypass the craziness by removing the fuse for my hazard lig… --- ## [NASCAR rules change at Bristol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nascar-rules-change-at-bristol/77978)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nascar-rules-change-at-bristol/77978 "2013-03-14T22:23:33Z")
In honor of Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich's being in attendance at Bristol the race will be run clockwise. All turns will be TO THE RIGHT. --- ## [Front tire freeway blowout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-tire-freeway-blowout/77983)
**Author:** [@minivan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minivan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-tire-freeway-blowout/77983 "2013-03-14T22:20:07Z")
I was doing 70 on the freeway, and my tire blewout, the rim flew of and the disc was grinded down before I could stop and pull over to the shoulder, when I got of to inspect, the wheels don't turn now. what could be wron… --- ## [Cranky when not used daily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranky-when-not-used-daily/77965)
**Author:** [@Justan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranky-when-not-used-daily/77965 "2013-03-14T21:40:51Z")
Hi, My car is causing a whining noise. Sadly, the whining is coming from me. The whining started when I talked to the dealer about solving a reliably intermittent problem the car has. It went something like this: Th… --- ## [Condensation in head/tail lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensation-in-head-tail-lights/77991)
**Author:** [@bohmiez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bohmiez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensation-in-head-tail-lights/77991 "2013-03-14T21:31:37Z")
I have a 2000 grand prix. The headlight s & tailights are constantly full of condensation. How can I remove the condensation & prevent it from reoccurring? I already replaced one of the tailights & same problem. My moms … --- ## [Mud in Starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mud-in-starter/77959)
**Author:** [@DrBones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrBones)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mud-in-starter/77959 "2013-03-14T21:08:46Z")
Hi, all, first post. Last fall my wife and I moved to a house here in Maine that is 1/4 mile back from the road, accessed by a dirt road. Now that the snow is melting and we are getting into mud season, the access road… --- ## [Would Auto Start/Stop Reduce Starter Life?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-auto-start-stop-reduce-starter-life/77971)
**Author:** [@BijanD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BijanD)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-auto-start-stop-reduce-starter-life/77971 "2013-03-14T20:48:12Z")
My 2013 BMW 328i has a fuel-saving feature (as perhaps many other new cars): As soon as you stop at a stop sign or red light, the engine turns itself off automatically, and once you release the brake pedal, it starts aga… --- ## [Transmission fluid temps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-temps/77942)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-temps/77942 "2013-03-14T18:56:25Z")
1989 Dodge B250 camper van hitop with 318 engine, and I think it's an A727 transmission. Not sure if it has a trans cooler. Bought it last year and am in the process of fixing it up and learning its quirks. It has a tran… --- ## [2003 Mitsubishi Galant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-galant/75154)
**Author:** [@farmah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/farmah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-galant/75154 "2013-03-14T17:09:51Z")
When driving, no matter what the speed we get intermittent hesitation from the engine. Usually lasts less than 30 seconds. Today lasted 7 miles. Doesn't matter how long I've been driving. Does it whether the car is cold … --- ## [Starts and stalls without giving it gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-and-stalls-without-giving-it-gas/77734)
**Author:** [@ShawnTRD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShawnTRD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-and-stalls-without-giving-it-gas/77734 "2013-03-14T16:57:58Z")
Every once in a while I'll go to start my car and it will stall right away. I'll try again and it will continue to stall. If I give it gas as soon as it starts I can keep it running. Yesterday it did this when I left fr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1841) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1843)