# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1848 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1849 --- ## [05 Subaru Forester timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-subaru-forester-timing-belt/77833)
**Author:** [@sparky\_LU\_3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparky_LU_3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-subaru-forester-timing-belt/77833 "2013-03-07T03:59:54Z")
Is replacing the tentioner needed? The dealer says very rarely. water pump and belt quote was $800. thx --- ## [Blowing hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blowing-hot-air/77804)
**Author:** [@comtech368](https://community.cartalk.com/u/comtech368)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blowing-hot-air/77804 "2013-03-07T03:49:06Z")
I have a 04 chevy avalanche, when I turn on the cold air the drivers side blows hot air and the passengers side blows the cold air. --- ## [Pontiac G6 GT a Nightmare!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g6-gt-a-nightmare/77820)
**Author:** [@SpryteoftheShadows](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpryteoftheShadows)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g6-gt-a-nightmare/77820 "2013-03-07T02:37:03Z")
I've owned this 2008 G6 GT for 4 years now & it has been a nightmare. I've had 2k worth of repairs done on it in the last 2 months. CAM & Crank sensor, spark plugs & wires, new battery, & so many others & yet I still hav… --- ## [Mileage math?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-math/77599)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-math/77599 "2013-03-07T02:27:00Z")
Car has trip computer. I always get 26mpg on hwy. stock tires are 26.6" I put on a 2nd set of used tires that are 25.6" or 3.7% smaller. I did not and cannot recalibrate my trip computer for different tire size. But now … --- ## [Changing Drive mode Selector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-drive-mode-selector/77815)
**Author:** [@vabi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vabi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-drive-mode-selector/77815 "2013-03-07T02:10:04Z")
I want to change the drive mode selector for my volvo S90, it is stuck as Sports mode, following is the part http://www.ebay.com/itm/60-DAY-RETURN-POLICY-Volvo-3515640-Ride-Mode-Switch-Driving-Mode-/320925382690?pt=Motor… --- ## [98 Dodge Neon 2L SOHC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-neon-2l-sohc/77831)
**Author:** [@hustler9852](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hustler9852)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-neon-2l-sohc/77831 "2013-03-07T01:41:50Z")
I have a Dodge Neon 2 Liter SOHC manual transmission with a high idle that will not go away. I have changed the air filter and tossed a bottle of cleaner in the gas tank. Do you have any thoughts on what to tackle next… --- ## [Exploding directional bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-directional-bulbs/77822)
**Author:** [@Ripgear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ripgear)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-directional-bulbs/77822 "2013-03-07T00:12:48Z")
I know this sounds somewhat odd ( at least it does to me ) however I have an ongoing issue with one turn signal bulb (front left) which will explode 1-3 days after being replaced - The car is a 1999 Corvette Convertable… --- ## [91 Camry Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-camry-starting/77823)
**Author:** [@theroc5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theroc5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-camry-starting/77823 "2013-03-06T23:33:22Z")
Hey, I have 91 camry that when you go to start it, it turns over then makes a chugging/choking sound and wont start. battery is good bc the radio/lights/etc come on, and i can put everything into gear. Its about 35 degre… --- ## [1999 ford winstar pats system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-winstar-pats-system/77830)
**Author:** [@mopar\_64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mopar_64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-winstar-pats-system/77830 "2013-03-06T23:28:56Z")
1999 ford winstar problem fuse#16 blew replaced fuse two times both times blew within half hour although van still started and ran so i disconnected the battery cables installed a amp meter in line with the pos. cable… --- ## [2003 Trailblazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-trailblazer/77832)
**Author:** [@krcallahan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krcallahan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-trailblazer/77832 "2013-03-06T23:15:50Z")
My car starting making a noise like a roulette wheel and it seems to get worst the faster I accelerate. Sometimes I do not even notice the noise until I get on the highway. Any ideas of what it could be? Thanks --- ## [Tire air pressure sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-air-pressure-sensor/76650)
**Author:** [@CDeas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CDeas)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-air-pressure-sensor/76650 "2013-03-06T22:30:40Z")
Two days ago I had new tires put on my 2007 Toyota Highlanders and since that time my air pressure sensor light keeps coming on. The tires are the right size, I checked in the owners manual. I've taken it back to the s… --- ## [Bad shops that give good shops a bad name](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-shops-that-give-good-shops-a-bad-name/77776)
**Author:** [@oldbodyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldbodyman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-shops-that-give-good-shops-a-bad-name/77776 "2013-03-06T22:05:51Z")
Hi Guys I guess I just need to vent some. I help my gal buy a used vehcile, a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4. I got it at real good deal. We both knew it would need a few parts. A good friend used to own a shop. I always … --- ## [Intermittent Stalling Issue - 1998 Cadillac Seville \[SOLVED!\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling-issue-1998-cadillac-seville-solved/76912)
**Author:** [@98caddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98caddy)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling-issue-1998-cadillac-seville-solved/76912 "2013-03-06T13:40:23Z")
I have a 1998 Cadillac Seville STS which has recently developed an intermittent stalling issue. Here are the details: -Happens occasionally when I'm slowing down or coasting, such as turning into a parking lot or goin… --- ## [1999 Civic HX Noise that only goes away when i press the clutch in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-civic-hx-noise-that-only-goes-away-when-i-press-the-clutch-in/77531)
**Author:** [@lanedans1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedans1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-civic-hx-noise-that-only-goes-away-when-i-press-the-clutch-in/77531 "2013-03-06T11:44:10Z")
My 99 civic HX (manual trans), makes a noise that is there on start up and while the car is running. It only goes away when I press the clutch in. Any Ideas? --- ## [What are the advantages of timing belts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-advantages-of-timing-belts/77813)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-advantages-of-timing-belts/77813 "2013-03-06T10:17:25Z")
I always hear about the disadvantages of a timing belt and how it is a $300 job every few years or so, depending on miles driven. Other disadvantages include you being stranded with a non-running engine until the belt i… --- ## [93 Honda Accord Died after refueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-accord-died-after-refueling/77812)
**Author:** [@Nagyson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nagyson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 9:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-accord-died-after-refueling/77812 "2013-03-06T09:51:43Z")
My 93 Honda Accord died yesterday after filling up the tank. I was driving about 30 miles an hour, and only made it 4 blocks from the gas station. When I filled up, I didn't "top it off", but I did notice that it neede… --- ## [Rear bumper 'shocks'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bumper-shocks/77818)
**Author:** [@Rafijoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rafijoe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 9:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-bumper-shocks/77818 "2013-03-06T09:32:55Z")
I have an '89 Volvo,240DL, I was rear ended so hard that the shocks on the bumper were pushed (the one at the passenger side) so hard that I can't bring them back to its normal place. A mechanic friend of mine tells me … --- ## [2008 Pontiac G6 GT Driving me nuts!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-gt-driving-me-nuts/74128)
**Author:** [@jrice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrice)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-gt-driving-me-nuts/74128 "2013-03-06T09:20:00Z")
My wife's car is driving me nuts!! I pulled it out of the garage and it started just fine. 30 minutes later, I turn the key and "click, click. Won't even turn over. Lights are still bright, radio working fine etc. This i… --- ## [Please help! :(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/77819)
**Author:** [@mshumble86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mshumble86)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 8:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/77819 "2013-03-06T08:40:24Z")
I have a 1999 Chrysler 300M. It is overheating in a strange way. After driving 3 miles it begins to overheat. Sometimes it will overheat, then quickly drop back down to normal temperature, but then overheat again. When g… --- ## [Keep it or dump it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-dump-it/77718)
**Author:** [@Jadegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jadegirl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-dump-it/77718 "2013-03-06T07:36:44Z")
Hi folks, I have a 2001 Toyota Camry that I bought in 2008. Two years later, I had to replace the engine. So I currently have 36,000 miles on the engine and now I'm getting the check engine light. I'm told an oxygen s… --- ## [No HEAT!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/77810)
**Author:** [@Karanja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karanja)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/77810 "2013-03-06T07:30:16Z")
Hello all: Got no heat in my 1995 Chevy Lumina passenger car with 3100 engine. Have replaced thermostat, water pump and replaced freeze plug that had a pinhole in it. Heater still blowing cold air and temp gage only mo… --- ## [1995 Chevrolet Silverado, 4X4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-silverado-4x4/77787)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-silverado-4x4/77787 "2013-03-06T06:14:04Z")
I must admit(laugh if you must) I have never owned a 4x4 truck, car or SUV. I bought a cheap silverado diesel 4X4 when I visit my farm that I lease. The 4WD engages by a lever in the center floor below the radio. I do… --- ## [Should I buy a new battery or a jump starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-new-battery-or-a-jump-starter/77772)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-new-battery-or-a-jump-starter/77772 "2013-03-06T05:30:16Z")
I have a 1987 Toyota Pickup. I drive it a couple of hundred miles annually (287 miles between the emissions tests in Feb 2011 and Feb 2013). If I don't drive it for a few days (and I drive it only a few days per year)… --- ## [Water in my oil stick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-my-oil-stick/77814)
**Author:** [@nissan93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nissan93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-my-oil-stick/77814 "2013-03-06T05:16:20Z")
I have a nissan Truck 1993, it overheat one day and I packed it when I check the oil I find that the oil stick has some water in it. What can I do to fixed this problems. I talk to a mechanic and he told me I have blow h… --- ## [Flushing engine with kerosene](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flushing-engine-with-kerosene/77785)
**Author:** [@Ricardo3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricardo3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flushing-engine-with-kerosene/77785 "2013-03-06T03:32:35Z")
A recent Car Talk show recommended flushing the engine with kerosene, and then starting the engine to remove the accumulated gunk. There is a chance it might work, and there is also a chance the engine could seize up. I'… --- ## [89 Chrysler Sebring wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-chrysler-sebring-wont-start/77761)
**Author:** [@MURF138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MURF138)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-chrysler-sebring-wont-start/77761 "2013-03-06T02:48:33Z")
Hi my frend has a 89 Sebring that won't start all the dash light come on but turn the key and it doesn't do a thing so who has a some answer plz thanks --- ## [Hyundai Accent 2009 - Battery warning Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-2009-battery-warning-light/77782)
**Author:** [@Tina\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-2009-battery-warning-light/77782 "2013-03-06T01:59:03Z")
I have a 2009 Accent with 8800 miles on it. The battery warning kept coming on while I was driving, took it to Hyundai dealship and they said the alternator had an issue and they replaced it. The day I brought the car ba… --- ## [Steering wheel shimmy in '02 Boxster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shimmy-in-02-boxster/77769)
**Author:** [@Ruby\_Portia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruby_Portia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shimmy-in-02-boxster/77769 "2013-03-06T01:56:29Z")
Recently bought a used '02 Porsche Boxster and find that there is vibration in the steering wheel when driving between 75 - 80 on the freeway. I see in 2008 the exact same problem was experienced by Goatster, a fellow o… --- ## [Alternator 'Ripple too big' and battery keeps running flat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-ripple-too-big-and-battery-keeps-running-flat/77800)
**Author:** [@thewrongtrousers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thewrongtrousers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-ripple-too-big-and-battery-keeps-running-flat/77800 "2013-03-06T01:39:09Z")
Hello, I am trying to get to the bottom of a problem I am having. Battery keeps running flat, its only a few months old so took it back to where I bought it and they did a voltmeter test (?) that showed that the batt… --- ## [Special 12V Battery for 2004 Toyota Prius?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-12v-battery-for-2004-toyota-prius/77333)
**Author:** [@Anomy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anomy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-12v-battery-for-2004-toyota-prius/77333 "2013-03-06T01:21:31Z")
Having needed a jump two times in three weeks, I figured it was time for a new battery. Brought it to the dealership since it had a recall out anyway, and they'd quoted me $109 for the new one, which seemed reasonable en… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1847) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1849)