# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1843 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1844 --- ## [2002 Crown Victoria front vibrates at 55-65 mph, else fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-crown-victoria-front-vibrates-at-55-65-mph-else-fine/76626)
**Author:** [@GaryZ21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryZ21)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-crown-victoria-front-vibrates-at-55-65-mph-else-fine/76626 "2013-03-14T15:45:04Z")
I love this car. It's a CNG vehicle and has saved me many hours of sanity in commute traffic. I've only had it for a year. It's past life was a taxi car. It currently have close to 395k miles, and does have a few oth… --- ## [Sun Glare/Short Drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-glare-short-drivers/77957)
**Author:** [@ebennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebennett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-glare-short-drivers/77957 "2013-03-14T09:36:01Z")
I am 5'2" and drive a Jetta Sportwagen TDI. Love the car. The visors, however, don't have extender-thingies like my husband's truck's do, and because I like to sit as far back from the steering wheel as I can, I get glar… --- ## [Puzzler - Challenge answer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-challenge-answer/77878)
**Author:** [@JimHB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimHB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-challenge-answer/77878 "2013-03-14T07:46:56Z")
'd like to take issue with the answer to the puzzler of 3-2-03, and it may be with the wording of the puzzle. I believe the question was - what is the minimum number of weighs necessary to find the counterfeit coin, whi… --- ## [1998 Subaru Forester Smells of Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-smells-of-fuel/77967)
**Author:** [@LostInPhilly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LostInPhilly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-smells-of-fuel/77967 "2013-03-14T07:28:51Z")
Okay, I've been trying to diagnose this problem for ages. Whenever I top off my tank with fuel, the garage smells of fuel until I use up about a quarter of the tank. The smell stays mostly outside of the car. So far I… --- ## [2005 Nissan Altima 102k miles question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-102k-miles-question/77986)
**Author:** [@live4u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/live4u)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-102k-miles-question/77986 "2013-03-14T07:09:43Z")
Hiya car geeks, I have 2005 Nissan Altima which I bought when nissan did an overall makeover. It has 102k miles on it. Offlate I am observing that when the car is shifting gears (automatic), I hear kind of some fluid mov… --- ## [Vibration in my son's 2003 Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-my-sons-2003-mustang/77982)
**Author:** [@Bruce\_M\_Reed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce_M_Reed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-my-sons-2003-mustang/77982 "2013-03-14T05:40:53Z")
I recently had the clutch replaced in my son's 2003 Mustang and when I got it back it had a vibration in 5th gear at 60mph and in almost every gear when you let off the gas and decelerate while it is still ingaged. It le… --- ## [How can I find part of a specific show on the CarTalk website?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-find-part-of-a-specific-show-on-the-cartalk-website/77976)
**Author:** [@Squibbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Squibbs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-find-part-of-a-specific-show-on-the-cartalk-website/77976 "2013-03-14T04:48:56Z")
3 months ago, around Christmastime, Tommy reread a letter on the show because it had a "Christmas connection". The letter was from a mechanic who, with his coworkers, played a practical joke on their boss who was braggi… --- ## [2010-2011 Acura TSX vs. Volkswagen CC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-2011-acura-tsx-vs-volkswagen-cc/76174)
**Author:** [@golfdawg11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfdawg11)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-2011-acura-tsx-vs-volkswagen-cc/76174 "2013-03-14T04:22:59Z")
I'm just at an end of looking for another car and I'm deadlocked in my head. Most of what I read says the Acura TSX is a slightly better car, slightly more reliable. My mechanic says the Acura is better, but that Acura… --- ## [Help! Need a Good Shop for My Baby (Lexus 300es)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-a-good-shop-for-my-baby-lexus-300es/77980)
**Author:** [@1200-LA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1200-LA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-a-good-shop-for-my-baby-lexus-300es/77980 "2013-03-14T01:22:01Z")
Can’t find a dependable shop on the west side of Los Angeles. Nothing in “Mechanic’s Files” that is current or folks that are experienced working on a Lexus. I am ready for a new timing belt – local dealer says…..$2,20… --- ## [Good auto inspectors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-auto-inspectors/77952)
**Author:** [@golfdawg11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfdawg11)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-auto-inspectors/77952 "2013-03-14T01:00:24Z")
I'm looking at a Lexus IS 250 in the Dallas TX area and I'm in Houston. The car has been wrecked, but the title is clean, no salvage title. I know eBay offers auto inspectors, but is there one that is well known that c… --- ## [Poor ignition 86 chevy 74 350 motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-ignition-86-chevy-74-350-motor/77913)
**Author:** [@CWright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CWright)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-ignition-86-chevy-74-350-motor/77913 "2013-03-13T21:56:24Z")
My truck is a 86 chevy dually with a 74 350 and a 4bbl carb. I just changed my plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. It ran fine and sounded good after I changed everything, and then when I was driving down the road it just l… --- ## [AC Delco parts availability and marketing strategy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-delco-parts-availability-and-marketing-strategy/77950)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-delco-parts-availability-and-marketing-strategy/77950 "2013-03-13T21:37:46Z")
Sometimes I really prefer to buy OEM parts for my Pontiac like batteries, filters, plugs, brakes, etc. It just seems like they have the craziest marketing scheme though and availability. I can get AC oil filters at Wal… --- ## [This ws posted on CNN this morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-ws-posted-on-cnn-this-morning/77974)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-ws-posted-on-cnn-this-morning/77974 "2013-03-13T21:14:14Z")
I found it interesting, and thought we might want to share it with beginning drivers. Most of us either already drive a stick, or have no desire to learn, like my older sister. I see that it was apparently first pos… --- ## [Is it worthwhile to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worthwhile-to-fix/77969)
**Author:** [@lani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lani)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worthwhile-to-fix/77969 "2013-03-13T20:55:38Z")
Hey CarTalk! Love your show!!! I have a '93 Nissan Altima that overheats after a mile or so. The leak seems to be in the tubes that the coolant and oil flow through. My question is this: should I fix it or ditch it? … --- ## [2004 Toyota Sienna LE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-sienna-le/77948)
**Author:** [@Philly\_Phan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Philly_Phan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-sienna-le/77948 "2013-03-13T09:20:18Z")
Just purchased a used 2004 Toyota Sienna LE from a dealership. Noticed some differences from the 1999 Toyota Sienna LE that I traded in. 1) Vehicle will not shift out of park unless you turn the headlights on. 2) Cruis… --- ## [MB ML350 engine stumbles when stopped at light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-ml350-engine-stumbles-when-stopped-at-light/77970)
**Author:** [@NeoMB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeoMB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-ml350-engine-stumbles-when-stopped-at-light/77970 "2013-03-13T08:14:04Z")
Hi, I have a MB ML350 of 2003. I have this weird problem with my car for a year now. When I stop the car slowly at a stop sign or light, the engine stumbles randomly when car comes to the halt. It feels like engine migh… --- ## [Erasmo Magliozzi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/erasmo-magliozzi/77968)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/erasmo-magliozzi/77968 "2013-03-13T07:38:32Z")
On this week's show Ray told an amusing story about himself. He said instead of "Ray", he uses the name "Erasmo" at the place he shoots pool! lol I guess it's practical too, because Erasmo -- well nobody else is l… --- ## [1998 Subaru Legacy Outback: Parking lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-legacy-outback-parking-lights/77964)
**Author:** [@Gregory\_Daniel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregory_Daniel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-legacy-outback-parking-lights/77964 "2013-03-13T07:33:23Z")
When I turn my engine off and remove the key from the ignition, my front and back parking lights remain on. So every time I turn off my car I have been disconnecting the negative post so the lights turn off. How do I res… --- ## [2003 Toyota Tacoma Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tacoma-issue/77926)
**Author:** [@Scott\_13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_13)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tacoma-issue/77926 "2013-03-13T07:20:25Z")
Hello Everyone, I recently purchased a 2003 Toyota Tacoma 2WD (4 cyl. 2.4L) automatic truck. It has 121,000 miles on it. I obviously have no idea how the person before me filled their tank (topping it off or not). I… --- ## [Well Folks:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-folks/77728)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-folks/77728 "2013-03-13T06:47:55Z")
After reading the article by Jim M and the one about clean diesel,I can ascertain 2 things(if I'm buying new) 1. I wont own a diesel The only new car in the future I could concievably own would be a lower end sub co… --- ## [2003 Matrix XRS loses all electrical? Haunted?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-matrix-xrs-loses-all-electrical-haunted/77962)
**Author:** [@saintsday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saintsday)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-matrix-xrs-loses-all-electrical-haunted/77962 "2013-03-13T04:48:20Z")
1.This started when I noticed that sometimes the radio clock had lost the time and re-set. 2.The next symptom after a week or two was the remote not working on the locks or panic button. Once I opened the door with the … --- ## [Electrical Problem - Won't Start (1991 Camry)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-wont-start-1991-camry/77960)
**Author:** [@djlera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djlera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-wont-start-1991-camry/77960 "2013-03-13T04:37:27Z")
Hi Folks, So my 1991 Toyota Camry won't start. Symptoms: I get a single click and sometimes a very strange electric stutter/gurgle (think I should call in just the try it on air...). Dash lights come on, dome light … --- ## [2004 Nissan Murano/Check Engine Light/Slow to start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-murano-check-engine-light-slow-to-start/77923)
**Author:** [@YoungD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoungD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-murano-check-engine-light-slow-to-start/77923 "2013-03-13T03:59:23Z")
Hello, my 2004 Nissan Murano has suddenly encountered a slight problem, and when i mean slight, I mean im pretty concerned about it. Two days ago, I was driving in a school zone on the way to work when my car stopped wor… --- ## [Ford CMax Better Than the Prius?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-cmax-better-than-the-prius/77938)
**Author:** [@PermaPlate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PermaPlate)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-cmax-better-than-the-prius/77938 "2013-03-13T03:20:44Z")
I read an article that the Ford C-Max electric car was better than the Prius. Has anybody driven both and did you have a preference? I've driven a couple of different electric cars and I still find that the Prius does be… --- ## [Ticking Noise Coming From AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise-coming-from-ac/77951)
**Author:** [@rlhowell02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlhowell02)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise-coming-from-ac/77951 "2013-03-13T02:59:19Z")
Hey folks! I have a noise coming from the interior of my car that is incredibly, amazingly, terribly obnoxious. Not to mention somewhat embarrassing when I have a passenger, and it decides to show off. Part of the pr… --- ## [In dash brake warning light and buzzer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-dash-brake-warning-light-and-buzzer/77922)
**Author:** [@Harleyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harleyman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-dash-brake-warning-light-and-buzzer/77922 "2013-03-13T01:41:28Z")
I've replaced rusted out brake lineson my 1998 GMC Sierra 1500. I bled the system properly and every thing seems to run fine and brakes good. But the brake warning light stays on in the dash and buzzer is on. Could someo… --- ## [Honda Recall Power Steering Hoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-recall-power-steering-hoses/77925)
**Author:** [@tcm0205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcm0205)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-recall-power-steering-hoses/77925 "2013-03-13T00:38:39Z")
My girlfriend has a 2007, v6, Honday Accord. She had difficulty turning the steering wheel, accompanied with a loud noise. She took it to a local garage and they diagnoised it as a leak in the power steering hose which… --- ## [2007 Nissan Versa - 130,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-versa-130-000-miles/77949)
**Author:** [@MaryMN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryMN)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-versa-130-000-miles/77949 "2013-03-13T00:16:56Z")
and still chugging along!! So, I haven't been the kindest car owner to my poor little hatchback. I do my best to get regular oil changes, but other than replacing the brakes last year, I have not kept up with most of … --- ## [Nissan Micra trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-micra-trouble/77845)
**Author:** [@noor2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noor2013)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-micra-trouble/77845 "2013-03-12T23:53:03Z")
I bought a nissan micra 2006 for over a month now, and everything was fine until two days ago while driving it started making this noise ( http://youtu.be/kWhqskCxCsU ) it does not change regardless of the speed or whe… --- ## [Battery drain problem. Very annoying!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-problem-very-annoying/77862)
**Author:** [@thephatness](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thephatness)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-problem-very-annoying/77862 "2013-03-12T22:16:37Z")
I have a 2002 VW GTI VR6 (MK4 24 valve, 88k miles) that has an occasional battery drain issue. It won't be able to start after parking depending on outside temps. The warmer it is, the faster the drain. It first happened… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1842) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1844)