# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1846 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1847 --- ## [Volvo transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-transmission/77893)
**Author:** [@Truck\_stopper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Truck_stopper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-transmission/77893 "2013-03-10T05:37:17Z")
Hi, I have a 1986 Volvo 240. It has a button to push on the stick shift to put it in 5th gear. It drives and works fine except when I downshift from 5th gear. ..then it seems confused and has a hard time getting back in… --- ## [Hello](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello/77796)
**Author:** [@Isabel1587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isabel1587)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello/77796 "2013-03-10T04:15:58Z")
I need help! I have a 2001 toyota Avalon with 128,000 miles on it. I have taken excellent care of the vehicle. Is it safe and RELIABLE to go on a 3 hour trip a/c on going 80 miles per hour? It has brand new tires fresh … --- ## [Growing family ISO bigger car without losing MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growing-family-iso-bigger-car-without-losing-mpg/77645)
**Author:** [@JenNic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenNic)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growing-family-iso-bigger-car-without-losing-mpg/77645 "2013-03-10T03:23:43Z")
We currently are driving a 2005 Honda Civic and LOVE it! Unfortunately, we just had our second kid and it's becoming a pretty tight squeeze with 2 car seats and all the stuff that comes with kids! We are on a very tight … --- ## [Whining 2004 Acura](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-2004-acura/77892)
**Author:** [@Bajada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bajada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-2004-acura/77892 "2013-03-10T02:32:45Z")
Runs great in all gears 90'000 miles Now has a high level whine when. Accelerating even when. Still and in neutral. With. A/c. On or off sounds like a jet spooling up. When pressing gas pedal it gets higher in pitch… --- ## [Odyssey abs and srs light on sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-abs-and-srs-light-on-sometimes/77891)
**Author:** [@m\_and\_n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m_and_n)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-abs-and-srs-light-on-sometimes/77891 "2013-03-10T02:26:32Z")
We have a '96 honda odyssey. Note: It had been stolen and the steering wheel panel is very loose- obviously had been tampered with. The abs and srs lights come on, always at the same time but not every time we drive. … --- ## [Defroster and heater problem with 1996 Suzuki Swift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defroster-and-heater-problem-with-1996-suzuki-swift/77896)
**Author:** [@Walt\_Suzuki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walt_Suzuki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defroster-and-heater-problem-with-1996-suzuki-swift/77896 "2013-03-10T02:26:02Z")
I have a 1996 Suzuki Swift. My defroster stopped working several weeks ago. If I have the defroster and heater on at the same time, white vapor smoke comes from my vents. My heater works fine when I choose the vent… --- ## [2005 Hyundai Sonata V 6 Motor Mount Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-v-6-motor-mount-noise/77895)
**Author:** [@codger36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/codger36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-v-6-motor-mount-noise/77895 "2013-03-10T02:23:15Z")
This auto has 143,000 miles on it. I recenty noticed a creaking noise from the left front when accelerating from a dead stop. The shop I have used for 15 years said that the motor mounts are deteriorating and should be r… --- ## [Honda Conundrum?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-conundrum/77885)
**Author:** [@Kate\_Audrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kate_Audrey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-conundrum/77885 "2013-03-10T00:42:21Z")
I posted a few days ago and am curious how long it takes to be reviewed. Still have a mechanic in the dark about the problem with my little car and need some help so I can have wheels again:) Thanks, Kate Audrey --- ## [Why is my Eldorado filling up with water?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-eldorado-filling-up-with-water/77890)
**Author:** [@littlelyddie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littlelyddie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-eldorado-filling-up-with-water/77890 "2013-03-10T00:40:35Z")
We have a 2002 Cadillac Eldorado that started filling up with water. There is literally inches of standing water on the floor, condensation on all the windows, and all the upholstery is soggy. I've vacuumed it out and l… --- ## [Sturdiness of Honda Insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sturdiness-of-honda-insight/77593)
**Author:** [@fjordhorselover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fjordhorselover)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sturdiness-of-honda-insight/77593 "2013-03-10T00:02:17Z")
To get to my house, you have to drive 1/2 mile on an unmaintained dirt road in various condition depending on weather. Will a Honda Insight handle this kind of road with grace and longevity? --- ## [84 rx7 widow wiper motor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-rx7-widow-wiper-motor-replacement/77882)
**Author:** [@carbabe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carbabe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-rx7-widow-wiper-motor-replacement/77882 "2013-03-09T22:58:10Z")
I have replaced the wiper motor and the wiper blades stop vertical on the wind shield. Readjusting the position of the wipers does not help. The wipers wipe the hood when that is done. I have done something wrong. Be… --- ## [Fuel injector cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-cleaning/77848)
**Author:** [@champak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/champak)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-cleaning/77848 "2013-03-09T22:57:32Z")
Hello. Just wanted to know if cleaning the fuel injector part of periodic maintenance. My owner's manual doesn't mention it at all. It does mention periodic inspection and replacement of the fuel filter. --- ## [1996 s10 4.3l v6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-s10-4-3l-v6/77877)
**Author:** [@Mabethebabe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mabethebabe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-s10-4-3l-v6/77877 "2013-03-09T22:41:49Z")
I was on highway doing 75 with cruise on. All of sudden the truck downshifts and continued to do this while on highway but not surface streets. Is it tran auto relay switch or solenoid (I have no leaking) michaelmabe45@… --- ## [I need help my AWD 1996 Subaru Legacy Station Wagon suddenly loses power while I'm driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-my-awd-1996-subaru-legacy-station-wagon-suddenly-loses-power-while-im-driving/77871)
**Author:** [@Knmichael91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Knmichael91)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-my-awd-1996-subaru-legacy-station-wagon-suddenly-loses-power-while-im-driving/77871 "2013-03-09T22:24:31Z")
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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/european-auto-market-is-awful/77839 "2013-03-09T22:00:32Z")
I thought it was bad in the same way that the US market has been bad. Apparently they've defined the term in a new and very unhappy way. Read a little about it here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/driveon/20… --- ## [Is there any particular reason I can't post to this board?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-any-particular-reason-i-cant-post-to-this-board/77799)
**Author:** [@janelrb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janelrb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-any-particular-reason-i-cant-post-to-this-board/77799 "2013-03-09T21:28:45Z")
I've tried 3 times. --- ## [The death of our Civic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-death-of-our-civic/77806)
**Author:** [@sadday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sadday)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-death-of-our-civic/77806 "2013-03-09T21:27:49Z")
My husband was just returning from a long car trip in our 1996 Honda Civic when the engine seemed to downshift, start revving, there was a clicking sound, and so he put it in neutral and pulled off to the side of the roa… --- ## [Coolant type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-type/77859)
**Author:** [@knramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knramirez)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-type/77859 "2013-03-09T21:11:17Z")
Is it ok to use green colored coolant once or twice when orange coolant is recommended? --- ## [Help with 2001 Mazda tribute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-2001-mazda-tribute/77880)
**Author:** [@Michi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-2001-mazda-tribute/77880 "2013-03-09T21:08:58Z")
I bought a 2001 Mazda tribute, first week nothing wrong. Then I couldn't start it, it would turn over but not start. Changed batter. Fine for another week. Then same thing happened, auto part store said batter is good so… --- ## [Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler/77879)
**Author:** [@JimHB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimHB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler/77879 "2013-03-09T21:06:25Z")
Actually, place one coin on each side of the scale - one is heavy. Bogus coin in one weigh! (Minimum number of weighs.) Jim Blaney --- ## [Mexican Fuel Issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mexican-fuel-issues/77687)
**Author:** [@Mlfoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mlfoto)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mexican-fuel-issues/77687 "2013-03-09T20:59:05Z")
After two and a half years living in Mexico (quite nice, thanks for asking), our 2000 Toyota 4Runner with 170,000 miles is running a bit rough. We have had a hard time getting a computer diagnostic (check engine light co… --- ## [Car Talk Community Update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-community-update/70230)
**Author:** [@Senior-Web-Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Senior-Web-Lackey)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-community-update/70230 "2013-03-09T20:41:18Z")
Dear Car Talk Community, While I had a chance over the holidays, I simply wanted to share some thinking from the Car Talk Plaza end regarding the Car Talk Community, our plans and hopes as we look to 2012 and beyond. … --- ## [Whatever happened to the guy who wanted to "blow up" his engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whatever-happened-to-the-guy-who-wanted-to-blow-up-his-engine/77874)
**Author:** [@EllyEllis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllyEllis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whatever-happened-to-the-guy-who-wanted-to-blow-up-his-engine/77874 "2013-03-09T20:20:08Z")
Has anyone heard from him lately. Did he blow up himself?? --- ## [2004 hyundai accent starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-accent-starting-problems/77865)
**Author:** [@craigjf43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craigjf43)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-accent-starting-problems/77865 "2013-03-09T19:58:57Z")
i have a strange intermitant starting problem. about every three weeks my car will turn over but not even want to start. it could be after a 10 minute or 5 hour drive.the car could only be sitting for 5 minutes or after… --- ## [1980 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird ENGINE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-pontiac-trans-am-firebird-engine/77863)
**Author:** [@Trans\_Am](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trans_Am)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-pontiac-trans-am-firebird-engine/77863 "2013-03-09T18:33:08Z")
Hi everybody, My name is Jovan and I got a 1980 Trans Am Firebird, The car has another engine(truck engine) V8, its ok but I would love to put in a car V8 engine that can go with my 80 trans am. What kind of engine is… --- ## [Remote Lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-lock/77856)
**Author:** [@mfwills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfwills)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-lock/77856 "2013-03-09T18:29:06Z")
The only issue I have with my newly acquired '08 Elantra is that there is no visual signal that the remote lock signal has been received. When I unlock it remotely, I get a single flash of lights, but nothing of the sort… --- ## [It acts like it's not getting fuel and i don't know where to look I can only post 1 character n body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-acts-like-its-not-getting-fuel-and-i-dont-know-where-to-look-i-can-only-post-1-character-n-body/77873)
**Author:** [@Knmichael91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Knmichael91)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-acts-like-its-not-getting-fuel-and-i-dont-know-where-to-look-i-can-only-post-1-character-n-body/77873 "2013-03-09T18:23:56Z")
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**Author:** [@dandrews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dandrews)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 8:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-changes-on-an-old-car/77866 "2013-03-09T08:07:33Z")
I have a 1988 Mazda that leaks oil a bit. It goes through 3 or 4 quarts every 5,000 miles(the changing interval they suggested for synthetic oil). The junk in it should be caught in the filter and a lot of the oil is bei… --- ## [Whats happening with my Honda?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-happening-with-my-honda/77864)
**Author:** [@WD1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WD1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-happening-with-my-honda/77864 "2013-03-09T06:44:20Z")
I have a 2002 Honda Accord SE with 228K miles. Leaking oil (oil spots on garage floor). My mechanic, where I get my oil change, said it looks like it is leaking oil and transmission fluid- he referred me to a reputable… --- ## [2002 Sebring Camshaft Position Sensor and Hard Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sebring-camshaft-position-sensor-and-hard-starting/75834)
**Author:** [@URDMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/URDMAN)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sebring-camshaft-position-sensor-and-hard-starting/75834 "2013-03-09T06:29:48Z")
Anybody, Check engine light came on and off for a couple of months. At first engine would lug at about 35 mph then light would come on, then off, usually by next start. Car stalled once when sitting at light, then ligh… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1845) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1847)