# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1849 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1850 --- ## [Side mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-mirrors/77418)
**Author:** [@Wpatters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wpatters)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-mirrors/77418 "2013-03-06T01:10:51Z")
Love the comments on the side mirrors. The real question is why are we using mirrors. The laws specifying mirrors were written before small video cameras. We spend lots of gas pushing those large mirrors through the ai… --- ## [Cold Start Problem - 1991 Volvo 240](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-problem-1991-volvo-240/77638)
**Author:** [@phidas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phidas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-problem-1991-volvo-240/77638 "2013-03-06T01:07:37Z")
A minor but persistent (year-long) rough idle on my 1991 240 has quickly turned into a Cold Start Nightmare over the past month: SITTING HOURS OVERNIGHT (50 to 60-degree temp. overnight) - When I attempt to start in th… --- ## [2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 transfer case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-transfer-case/77811)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Williams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_Williams)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-transfer-case/77811 "2013-03-06T00:20:39Z")
I have a 05 Ram with 75,000 miles that is making some strange noises. It sounds like it's coming from straight under the cab and it's a high pitched grinding sound. It only happens after being driven for 20+ minutes ar… --- ## [Clicking Noise When Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-when-cold/77809)
**Author:** [@bibliocures](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bibliocures)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-when-cold/77809 "2013-03-05T23:57:11Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Explorer. Every time I start my car and it has been off for more than a couple of hours it makes a clicking noise that goes away as the car warms up. This happened once last fall and I took the car i… --- ## [Lexus vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-vibration/77803)
**Author:** [@FLOYD\_BRYAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FLOYD_BRYAN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-vibration/77803 "2013-03-05T23:30:14Z")
1998 LEXUS LS400, ~130K MILES, TOWN DRIVING, AUTO SHIFT. ~35MPH DEVELOPS FINE VIBRATION WITH ACCOMPANYING HUM. BOTH INCREASE WHEN SPEED UP. HUM DEVELOPS A HARMONIC AND SHAKING INCREASES TO ALMOST A SHUTTER. DECREASES OR… --- ## [Aveo spontaneous alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aveo-spontaneous-alarm/77805)
**Author:** [@Alnola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alnola)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aveo-spontaneous-alarm/77805 "2013-03-05T23:23:18Z")
We have a 2006 Aveo LT. A few months ago, we started having a problem with the alarm and power door locks going off by themselves. Just had it checked at dealer service and could not find anything wrong with car or key… --- ## [Fuel Pump 5psi Low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-5psi-low/77807)
**Author:** [@zombi86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zombi86)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-5psi-low/77807 "2013-03-05T22:45:25Z")
My fuel pump is about 5psi low. Is that enough to justify replacing it. The car likes to buck when accelerating. Had the cat converter tested. It was in good shape. Replace plugs and wires a while back. Regular maintenan… --- ## [Front End Clunking in 2008 Saab 93turboX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-clunking-in-2008-saab-93turbox/77808)
**Author:** [@cbhigg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbhigg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-clunking-in-2008-saab-93turbox/77808 "2013-03-05T22:38:04Z")
I've got a 2008 Saab 93 TurboX AWD, 6sp manual. It's got about 40k miles and I just had my front right wheel bearing replaced in November. The clunking sound started probably 2 months ago and it started off very subtle b… --- ## [Plenum gaskets and valve cover gaskets?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plenum-gaskets-and-valve-cover-gaskets/77802)
**Author:** [@nateha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nateha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plenum-gaskets-and-valve-cover-gaskets/77802 "2013-03-05T22:13:35Z")
I need to replace the valve cover gaskets on my 2003 Infiniti G35 to fix an oil leak. The repair shop quote included the upper and middle plenum gaskets along with the valve cover gaskets and this is where I'm a bit curi… --- ## [Salvage yard stories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-yard-stories/77773)
**Author:** [@whoit32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whoit32)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salvage-yard-stories/77773 "2013-03-05T20:40:16Z")
I recall going to the boneyard as a small kid with my dad often. I learned quite a bit about cars but just going there and pulling parts off and sticking them back on. My favorite memory though was taking a flathead and … --- ## [64 rambler won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/64-rambler-wont-start/77791)
**Author:** [@ElmoreR91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElmoreR91)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/64-rambler-wont-start/77791 "2013-03-05T20:21:04Z")
I inherited my brother's 1964 AMC Rambler American 220. It's been sitting for a number of years on the property. I only recently decided I should see about bringing it back to life. For the longest time it only needed ne… --- ## [Chrysler Pacifica Making Strange Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-pacifica-making-strange-noise/77798)
**Author:** [@LouisianaDan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouisianaDan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-pacifica-making-strange-noise/77798 "2013-03-05T19:13:41Z")
I am considering purchasing a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. It seems to be in excellent shape except for one thing--it makes a very noticeable creaking noise. The noise is coming from the front end and seems to only appear at … --- ## [So what about Rebalancing of wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-what-about-rebalancing-of-wheels/77652)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-what-about-rebalancing-of-wheels/77652 "2013-03-05T15:40:17Z")
NOT going to read the Tire Rotation thread. So with tires lasting almost as long as the car, should the mounted tires be rebalanced midway or 2/3rd of expected mileage? Regardless of indication of out of balanced whe… --- ## [A Woodchip-mobile?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-woodchip-mobile/70303)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 7:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-woodchip-mobile/70303 "2013-03-05T07:32:41Z")
Can a car really run on woodchips? This week on Car Talk, we got a call from a rather remarkable gentleman -- Hans, who escaped from Germany during World War II in car that ran on, yes, woodchips. His question: How … --- ## [Is Ambertech worth trying?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-ambertech-worth-trying/77639)
**Author:** [@MadMechE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MadMechE)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-ambertech-worth-trying/77639 "2013-03-05T07:26:06Z")
I posted a question about this earlier and it got called spam... It's not spam, I'm just new... Does anyone know anything about Ambertech oil/lubricant? Is it worth trying? The website looks good, but it the claims the… --- ## [Thanks for the tip on "engine restore"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-for-the-tip-on-engine-restore/77797)
**Author:** [@jehu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jehu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-for-the-tip-on-engine-restore/77797 "2013-03-05T07:07:57Z")
Thank you guys! My 2002 Saturn SC2 with 175,000 miles was consuming a lot of oil. I mean 500-600 miles per quart. I didn't know where it went, no smoke and no leaks; I heard from other Saturn owners that it was common… --- ## [Hit huge pothole-oil light went on-gas mileage now 10.5 mpg, help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-huge-pothole-oil-light-went-on-gas-mileage-now-10-5-mpg-help/77784)
**Author:** [@Siren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Siren)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-huge-pothole-oil-light-went-on-gas-mileage-now-10-5-mpg-help/77784 "2013-03-05T06:56:03Z")
I hit a huge pot hole, within 15 minutes the oil light alerted and under the hood I found a hose(connected to the engine block and visible from the top) with two cracks in it spitting oil? fuel? something?? all over the … --- ## [Fueling Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fueling-problem/77711)
**Author:** [@Echoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Echoman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fueling-problem/77711 "2013-03-05T06:48:29Z")
This problem has become worse and worse over time. When I am fueling my car, the shut off is triggered, clicks off and fueling ceases. I used to be able to hold it, slow the flow down and fill my tank ever so slowly. … --- ## [Oil change on high mileage Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-on-high-mileage-camry/77780)
**Author:** [@sircalvin2003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sircalvin2003)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-on-high-mileage-camry/77780 "2013-03-05T06:16:23Z")
I have a 2008 Toyota Camry XLE V6 with 110K miles in great condition! I'm at the Toyota dealership for oil change and tire rotation. I know I can get that any where but convenience is more important this morning. I a… --- ## [Noise from the vent 2002 Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-the-vent-2002-prizm/77793)
**Author:** [@Severely\_Independent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Severely_Independent)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-the-vent-2002-prizm/77793 "2013-03-05T04:53:47Z")
When my vent is on the face setting, a grating/whistling noise emanates when the fan is on.This does not happen on the floor or defrost positions. The noise diminishes when it is in the face and partial floor or defrost … --- ## [Oil change for A 2005 Chevy SSR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-for-a-2005-chevy-ssr/77792)
**Author:** [@Vix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-for-a-2005-chevy-ssr/77792 "2013-03-05T04:18:45Z")
I usually take my SSR to the deader to let them change the oil. I decided to try it myself, Is there anything that would prevent me from doing it at home? Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated --- ## [Blown head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket/77757)
**Author:** [@bigbill4368](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigbill4368)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket/77757 "2013-03-05T03:35:38Z")
hey I have a 1998 volvo s70 with 273k on it. I am pretty sure the head gasket is blown. The shop I usually take my car to said i need to take it to a dealer and that volvo usually wants to replace the engine on a car tha… --- ## [Tommy may agree with this guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommy-may-agree-with-this-guy/77463)
**Author:** [@GlenL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GlenL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommy-may-agree-with-this-guy/77463 "2013-03-05T03:22:04Z")
Not sure where this was taken as it was shared to me on Facebook. --- ## [Low Fuel Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-pressure/77483)
**Author:** [@zombi86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zombi86)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-fuel-pressure/77483 "2013-03-05T03:01:40Z")
My mechanic told me that the fuel pressure is about 5psi low. Could this cause jerking/bucking during acceleration? 100,000mi SS --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla intermittent metal on metal rattle coming from under car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-intermittent-metal-on-metal-rattle-coming-from-under-car/77756)
**Author:** [@Drazzil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drazzil)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-intermittent-metal-on-metal-rattle-coming-from-under-car/77756 "2013-03-05T00:23:33Z")
The rattle appears as I rev the engine at a certain RPM. It happens in every gear. I had the car jacked up and the heat shields checked today when I had my tires rotated. Unfortunately for me my 2006 Toyota Corolla was N… --- ## [2001 grand prix two ignition coils don't fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-grand-prix-two-ignition-coils-dont-fire/77775)
**Author:** [@geocar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geocar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-grand-prix-two-ignition-coils-dont-fire/77775 "2013-03-04T23:59:42Z")
I have 2 spark plugs not firing. one of the three ignition coils does not fire, the other two do, is the most likely culpret be the ignition control module? car has the 3.8 motor. --- ## [Should I get it fixed? 2000 Avalon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-it-fixed-2000-avalon/77786)
**Author:** [@53\_Merc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/53_Merc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-it-fixed-2000-avalon/77786 "2013-03-04T23:59:10Z")
My 2000 Avalon with 160,000 miles suddenly had the check engine light go on and started running rough. Drove it a few miles to dealer. They say the #2 cam is broken at the gear on the end. Should I get it repaired? … --- ## [Forester takes a long time to warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-takes-a-long-time-to-warm-up/77781)
**Author:** [@motorman105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/motorman105)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-takes-a-long-time-to-warm-up/77781 "2013-03-04T22:58:59Z")
I love my 2011 Forester except for one thing. (you all knew this was coming) it seems to take forever to warm up! My Forester has a blue light on the dash (Coolant temperature Light) It turns red if the temperature is to… --- ## [Garaging a car for 7 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garaging-a-car-for-7-months/77503)
**Author:** [@Toots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toots)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garaging-a-car-for-7-months/77503 "2013-03-04T22:30:42Z")
I'm a snowbird and will be leaving my 2005 Neon, Natasha, in AZ for 7 months this summer so that I won't have to drive back and forth yearly. What do I need to do to my car so it will survive the summer and be usable wh… --- ## [Swamp sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swamp-sensor/77758)
**Author:** [@LexiGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LexiGirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swamp-sensor/77758 "2013-03-04T22:04:51Z")
Heh there! Apparently I've got a built-in swamp detector on my sweet baby Lexus! (Her name is Katie, for future reference.) The "check engine" light came on a couple of years ago, and a local repair shop thinks it is … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1848) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1850)