# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1847 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1848 --- ## [BMW Shaking and loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-shaking-and-loss-of-power/77858)
**Author:** [@bmw02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmw02)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-shaking-and-loss-of-power/77858 "2013-03-09T06:26:49Z")
My BMW 325i started shaking and lost a lot of power and the check engine light turned on. Now I have been driving it like that to and from work. I can't get on the freeway since it doesn't go over 45 mph. I really need t… --- ## [Tie Rod failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rod-failure/71958)
**Author:** [@psst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psst)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rod-failure/71958 "2013-03-09T02:37:25Z")
We were driving in Friday rush hour traffic on the interstate, and the tie rod broke on our 2007 Chrysler Aspen. It has about 54,000 miles on it. Thanks to some instinctive, veteran driver reactions, my husband was abl… --- ## [Front Differential Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-differential-noise/77715)
**Author:** [@woodcanoe185](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodcanoe185)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-differential-noise/77715 "2013-03-09T02:26:39Z")
Recent noticed a whirling noise coming from the front of the car. Pitch increased with velocity, but not RPMs. A mechanic diagnosed it as a worn front differential. I have a long highway trip coming up and want to kno… --- ## [10 Really Bad Puns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-really-bad-puns/77765)
**Author:** [@JBinSR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBinSR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-really-bad-puns/77765 "2013-03-08T23:32:34Z")
For the truly groan-inducing ones, persevere past the first 5. Enjoy! A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoon's. The stewardess looks at him and says, "I'm sorry, sir, only one carrion allowed per pass… --- ## [Electrical Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem/77849)
**Author:** [@ltggb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ltggb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem/77849 "2013-03-08T22:57:35Z")
So my 96 Dodge Dakota's instrument lights went out a couple days ago, I thought it was just a fuse, so naturally I check all the fuses. Come to find out they're all fine, I replaced a few to see if maybe it was just an o… --- ## [How close was I to dying?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-close-was-i-to-dying/77835)
**Author:** [@98caddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98caddy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-close-was-i-to-dying/77835 "2013-03-08T16:15:13Z")
I'm not sure if this belongs in the Repair and Maintenance section, but here goes. A few years ago I was attending an auction that included some antique cars. While I was in that section, I kept smelling a rotten egg … --- ## ["special" 04 jetta gls 2.0 fuel pump issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-04-jetta-gls-2-0-fuel-pump-issues/77767)
**Author:** [@soulminer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soulminer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-04-jetta-gls-2-0-fuel-pump-issues/77767 "2013-03-08T09:40:03Z")
Driving in to work last week my jetta was not getting the speed it normally did. A quarter of a mile from work it sputtered and I thought it was going to die right there. I made it in to work but afterwards the car was t… --- ## [Other Members of the Car Talk Staff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/other-members-of-the-car-talk-staff/77846)
**Author:** [@purplehaze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/purplehaze)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/other-members-of-the-car-talk-staff/77846 "2013-03-08T09:14:43Z")
How about: Wedding Consultant Mary Mi computer repair associate Clear Cash after work planner Ty wonon cheese expert Bri formi --- ## [Those knuckheads!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-knuckheads/77733)
**Author:** [@pstemari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pstemari)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/those-knuckheads/77733 "2013-03-08T09:09:20Z")
They just repeated the second half of last week's show! The missing clothes puzzler and Kate were on last week, the solution to the missing clothes was on this week, and now they just repeated the puzzle and Kate is on … --- ## [Wheel Bearings. How often do they go bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearings-how-often-do-they-go-bad/77774)
**Author:** [@ST1168](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ST1168)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearings-how-often-do-they-go-bad/77774 "2013-03-08T08:45:37Z")
I've got a Mazda Protege5. I had the wheel bearings replaced right of the box shortly after I bought the car new in 2004. They went bad again in July 2011 and now they seem to be going bad again. That same familiar soun… --- ## [MGB Suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mgb-suspension/77853)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Hammer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Captain_Hammer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mgb-suspension/77853 "2013-03-08T07:43:54Z")
I've got a 71 MGB that runs well and looks pretty good. The suspension, however looks original. The car leans to the right and front by a couple of inches and it hops around curves and corners. I just use it for daily… --- ## [Subaru Recalls 47,000 Vehicles for Remote Start Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-recalls-47-000-vehicles-for-remote-start-problem/77860)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-recalls-47-000-vehicles-for-remote-start-problem/77860 "2013-03-08T07:23:35Z")
Subaru today announced they were recalling over 47,000 late model vehicles equipped with the popular remote starting option because of potentially dangerous problems. Specifically, the cars are starting by themselves wit… --- ## [Snow Socks For Cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-socks-for-cars/77847)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-socks-for-cars/77847 "2013-03-08T06:23:13Z")
Have You Guys Heard Of Snow Socks ? I Hadn't. http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130307/AUTO03/303070347/Snow-Socks-tires-offer-sure-footed-handling?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s The Detroit News ran an ar… --- ## [Air cond. on/off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-cond-on-off/77677)
**Author:** [@PAW-PAW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PAW-PAW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-cond-on-off/77677 "2013-03-08T04:45:55Z")
1999 olds cutlass I am only owner . while driving at all speeds and conditions the air cond will shut off and not cycle back on. If I hit,tap or push on temp control it will come back on also low fan speed (position 1 an… --- ## [Battery dead/disconnected and the trunk is locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead-disconnected-and-the-trunk-is-locked/77790)
**Author:** [@sandy-mika](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandy-mika)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead-disconnected-and-the-trunk-is-locked/77790 "2013-03-08T04:38:04Z")
I closed the trunk on my 2009 BMW 328i after I disconnected the battery. I was trying to change the battery but needed to get more supplies. So, I closed the trunk Now I can't open the trunk. Any suggestions?The battery … --- ## [Front and Rear Struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-and-rear-struts/77841)
**Author:** [@Panchito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Panchito)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-and-rear-struts/77841 "2013-03-08T02:08:11Z")
My 2007 Honda Accord VP has 150K miles of which 80% are highway miles. I drive 120 miles/day and its a very smooth and quiet drive. I have been told by the Honda Dealership that my car needs new struts. I replace a 1… --- ## [1995 4Runner bad fuel injector?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-4runner-bad-fuel-injector/77837)
**Author:** [@Alex\_StClair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex_StClair)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-4runner-bad-fuel-injector/77837 "2013-03-07T22:09:01Z")
OK, here's the lowdown. My 4Runner has begun hesitating sometimes during acceleration AND immediately after acceleration. It feels like it is "chugging." This usually also happens in the low end of gears (it is a manual … --- ## [Anti-freeze in A/T](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze-in-a-t/77842)
**Author:** [@CC1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CC1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze-in-a-t/77842 "2013-03-07T21:19:21Z")
How can you tell if there is anti-freeze leaking into the automatic transmission? --- ## [1991 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon died on me once again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-volvo-940-turbo-wagon-died-on-me-once-again/77834)
**Author:** [@BNice84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BNice84)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-volvo-940-turbo-wagon-died-on-me-once-again/77834 "2013-03-07T19:13:16Z")
I was driving my 91 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon yesterday morning when, out of the blue, the warning lights came on and the engine shut down. I was still able to utilize the wipers and radio as I sat there for an hour waiting … --- ## [Should I get a new battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-new-battery/77821)
**Author:** [@Howie32703](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Howie32703)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-new-battery/77821 "2013-03-07T09:20:52Z")
Have an 89 Mustang GT since new with 110k on the clock 5 speed manual and a 9 out of 10 concerning looks. The only thing I have done to this car was a water pump and a new clutch ( complete ) due to throw out bearing fai… --- ## [7 months and everything is still the same](https://community.cartalk.com/t/7-months-and-everything-is-still-the-same/77794)
**Author:** [@UC1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UC1)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/7-months-and-everything-is-still-the-same/77794 "2013-03-07T09:02:01Z")
This is going to be long I hope the answer isn't. I own a 2001 toyota carolla S, 5 speed, air conditioning, with 84,000 miles on it. 7 months ago my cooling fans quit working, since then I have changed all fuses, re… --- ## [Fix a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-a-car/77764)
**Author:** [@bignicko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bignicko)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-a-car/77764 "2013-03-07T08:39:26Z")
Wat can i do to fix my dads car it is a 94 ford taruas and it blew out a spark again wat could it be --- ## [Coolant burns away in 98 Escort Coupe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-burns-away-in-98-escort-coupe/72952)
**Author:** [@pallist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pallist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-burns-away-in-98-escort-coupe/72952 "2013-03-07T07:39:42Z")
If anyone has any good advice on this it's appreciated! My 98 Ford Escort coupe isn't leaking any coolant, but I always get the warning light to check it, and sure enough, it's low. Took it to a chain mechanic store, t… --- ## [Mercedes R Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-r-class/77789)
**Author:** [@Omori8796](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Omori8796)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-r-class/77789 "2013-03-07T07:07:24Z")
I'm about to buy a new R class. However, the dealer offers either the R350 full option with GPS and AWD 4 matic transmission or the R 300 with RWD but with no GPS or rear camera. I really want the R350 GPS but afraid of… --- ## [84 prelude carbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-prelude-carbs/77816)
**Author:** [@Tay123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tay123)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-prelude-carbs/77816 "2013-03-07T05:19:55Z")
I have a 84 honda prelude that has been sitting for years. Some repairs were made to get fuel to the engine. I now have fuel to the carbs but it doesnt seem to be going through them. Im thinking the carbs need to be clea… --- ## [Old/weak brake system, need to replace master cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-weak-brake-system-need-to-replace-master-cylinder/77826)
**Author:** [@confusedchicken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/confusedchicken)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-weak-brake-system-need-to-replace-master-cylinder/77826 "2013-03-07T05:00:50Z")
Hi All I have a 2002 Accord with about 130k miles on it and the brakes don't have nearly the power that they used to. The pads and rotors are due for replacement but even then, the system is pretty weak. Would replacin… --- ## [Wind chill on a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wind-chill-on-a-car/77721)
**Author:** [@Kriss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kriss)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wind-chill-on-a-car/77721 "2013-03-07T04:49:11Z")
Tom and Ray, I have to argue with your comments that wind chill does not affect a car. Wind chill affects anything with an internal heat source; the wind blows away the heat. If it is cold and the wind is blowing, it w… --- ## [Moving + Buying Car + Insurance (currently uninsured - w/o car)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-buying-car-insurance-currently-uninsured-w-o-car/77824)
**Author:** [@gmk215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmk215)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-buying-car-insurance-currently-uninsured-w-o-car/77824 "2013-03-07T04:48:54Z")
I currently live in NYC and don't own a car. I will be moving to PA, but staying in DE for more than 1 month, but probably less than 2. I will need to buy a car, and need to buy it before I move to PA in May. My license … --- ## [RF (radio frequency) signals causing Jeep Cherokees to accelerate in some car washes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rf-radio-frequency-signals-causing-jeep-cherokees-to-accelerate-in-some-car-washes/77827)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rf-radio-frequency-signals-causing-jeep-cherokees-to-accelerate-in-some-car-washes/77827 "2013-03-07T04:42:18Z")
Other than spurious rf signals from the automated control system, I do not know what else would cause such accelerations. http://www.9news.com/news/article/321471/222/Car-wash-company-no-longer-washing-Jeeps --- ## [Altima Crankshaft Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-crankshaft-sensor/77661)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-crankshaft-sensor/77661 "2013-03-07T04:04:24Z")
My wife's 2003 Altima has been stalling. The MIL came on P0335 Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. I did a little research and it seems that it is pretty common for that sensor to go bad, so I bought a new one. The pr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1846) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1848)