# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1850 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1851 --- ## [Pumping fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-fuel/77778)
**Author:** [@cobber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cobber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-fuel/77778 "2013-03-04T21:13:06Z")
I own a 2010 ford fusion, with a no cap fuel filling system. My son ran it out of gas. While he was trying to add some he could not get it to take because of the internal seal not releasing, it just spilled out the overf… --- ## [Rear Main Seal Leaking After Engine Replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-main-seal-leaking-after-engine-replaced/77673)
**Author:** [@nateha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nateha)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-main-seal-leaking-after-engine-replaced/77673 "2013-03-04T20:27:35Z")
Last year, I had the unfortunate experience of having to get my engine replaced on a 2003 Infiniti G35 (only 121k miles, I got it used in '06, long story, I assume previous owner didn't take very good care of it). I opt… --- ## [AWD quick question - auto with CVT, or manual with viscous coupling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-quick-question-auto-with-cvt-or-manual-with-viscous-coupling/77674)
**Author:** [@megnh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megnh1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-quick-question-auto-with-cvt-or-manual-with-viscous-coupling/77674 "2013-03-04T20:17:09Z")
I started searching the archives for an answer, but didn't find an exact match. A quick question: Is there an advantage or disadvantage to either of the awd systems used by Subaru in their Outbacks? The five-speed m… --- ## [Posts prior to 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posts-prior-to-2007/77727)
**Author:** [@iuval](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iuval)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/posts-prior-to-2007/77727 "2013-03-04T19:47:58Z")
I had posted a question sometime around 2001-2003. But the oldest posts I could find were from 2007. What happened to the earlier posts? --- ## [This lady seems to often recognize the same idiocy that I do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-lady-seems-to-often-recognize-the-same-idiocy-that-i-do/77750)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-lady-seems-to-often-recognize-the-same-idiocy-that-i-do/77750 "2013-03-04T19:36:51Z")
She is apparently a genius. http://djournal.com/view/full\_story/21860802/article-RHETA-GRIMSLEY-JOHNSON--Phi-Beta-hot-tub--War-Eagle-?instance=lead\_story\_left\_column but like me also, few people in this area, or anyw… --- ## [Hard starting Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-altima/77779)
**Author:** [@PHI1601](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PHI1601)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-altima/77779 "2013-03-04T19:21:27Z")
I have a 2002 Nissan Altima that has a hard time starting but runs fine once started. It is very difficult in the winter when the temp is below 25 degrees. Sometimes it take me 5 to 6 tries to get it started. I have h… --- ## [Flexibility with Warranty Maintenance Schedules?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flexibility-with-warranty-maintenance-schedules/77777)
**Author:** [@Jeeves53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeeves53)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flexibility-with-warranty-maintenance-schedules/77777 "2013-03-04T17:56:20Z")
For the first time in my life I have a car under warranty. My question is whether I have any flexibility when following the required maintenance schedules. I don't want to void the warranty. I assume that if I exceed … --- ## [Is 12 year old VW Jetta worth buying or will it be deteriorating too fast from here on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-12-year-old-vw-jetta-worth-buying-or-will-it-be-deteriorating-too-fast-from-here-on/77735)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-12-year-old-vw-jetta-worth-buying-or-will-it-be-deteriorating-too-fast-from-here-on/77735 "2013-03-04T09:53:37Z")
Hello! My friend is selling his car that is in great shape...but I am weary of buying a 12 car? At the same time, I do need a cheap car to use for 1-2 times a week only. Are VW Jettas able to survive for many more yea… --- ## [The Case of the Mysterious Misbehaving Brake Pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-mysterious-misbehaving-brake-pedal/77770)
**Author:** [@gobnait](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gobnait)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-mysterious-misbehaving-brake-pedal/77770 "2013-03-04T09:46:28Z")
I have fairly new brakes on my 97 Chevy Tahoe with 202,000+ miles. For the last several months when I come to a stop, sometimes the brakes make a grinding sound (or 'boy-yoi-yong' sound- it's hard to tell) and the brake … --- ## [Best brakes/pads for a 2009 Accord Coupe V4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-brakes-pads-for-a-2009-accord-coupe-v4/77743)
**Author:** [@JoeK91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeK91)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 9:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-brakes-pads-for-a-2009-accord-coupe-v4/77743 "2013-03-04T09:07:51Z")
Good quality brakes/pads for a 2009 Accord Coupe v4? --- ## [Clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch/77751)
**Author:** [@joe300zx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe300zx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch/77751 "2013-03-04T07:21:43Z")
i have a 89 nissan fairladyz32 (300zx) and when i push the clutch peddle in it is very hard and i cant put it in 1 and reverse when it is running but when it is off i can just fine. but then if i put it in 1 gear before … --- ## [Fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse/77771)
**Author:** [@tbm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse/77771 "2013-03-04T07:10:33Z")
I have a dead battery while trying to jump; my car I blew my alternator fuse. I had a friend try to change the fuse but he was unable to get all of the fuse. How can I get all the fuse out to put a new fuse in? Thanks fo… --- ## [Vibration in 03 Nissan Frontier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-03-nissan-frontier/77762)
**Author:** [@Gonville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gonville)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-03-nissan-frontier/77762 "2013-03-04T07:06:44Z")
I have some serious vibration at about 40 to 50 MPH only when the accelerator is depressed. As soon as I let off the gas it stops. I have had the tires rotated and balanced and the U joints checked. My Mechanic says he … --- ## [2001 Toyota Solara V6 - Emissions/Engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-solara-v6-emissions-engine-light-on/77768)
**Author:** [@PDen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PDen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-solara-v6-emissions-engine-light-on/77768 "2013-03-04T07:03:19Z")
The engine light on my 2001 Toyota Solara V6 keeps coming on with a code that indicates the Catalytic convertor. The convertor has been replaced 3 times with Mineke non-OEM replacements. The O2 sensor on the muffler h… --- ## [Fun challenge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-challenge/77682)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-challenge/77682 "2013-03-04T06:33:47Z")
@mleich suggested that the members of Cartalk.com could probably identify every vehicle ever made, which put me in mind of a fun challenge. Let's see who can identify some fairly obscure cars. Here's 4. The 4th should be… --- ## [Drum solo in a honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-solo-in-a-honda/77759)
**Author:** [@kennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennedy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-solo-in-a-honda/77759 "2013-03-04T02:41:53Z")
given the good info I got from my last question I'll try some more. 98 accord 4 cyl auto, mostly on start up and when coming to a stop at a light it sounds like someone is under the floorpan hitting it with a hammer. may… --- ## [What's wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong/77763)
**Author:** [@Terena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terena)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong/77763 "2013-03-04T01:50:20Z")
For the last couple of days. While my car is sitting still, running. I'm hearing this crackeling sound under my car. Around the middle. Sounds like metal balls just rolling around. Claning. But not real loud. Sometimes i… --- ## [Chrysler Cirrus 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-cirrus-2000/77723)
**Author:** [@Matat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-cirrus-2000/77723 "2013-03-04T01:50:08Z")
I own a cirrus 2000 which lately have been giving me trouble. I took it to a mechanic for tune up and ended up having alot of issues. At the moment I am having a lot of rattle or hard driving. The car shakes alot and rec… --- ## [Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start/77760)
**Author:** [@rambi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rambi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start/77760 "2013-03-04T01:27:12Z")
The belt broke and smoked. shut off car, installed new belt and it wouldn't turn crank. hooked up cables and when i try it volt meter drops with clicking but no cranking. .and the good car lights flicker then the olds cl… --- ## [Cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost/77666)
**Author:** [@WHITEGIRL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WHITEGIRL)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost/77666 "2013-03-03T23:29:51Z")
Does anyone, more or less, know how much it would cost to repair a transmission in an '05 VW Jetta 2.5? --- ## [Subaru Head Gaskets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-head-gaskets/77742)
**Author:** [@Zeppy\_Kleinfeld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zeppy_Kleinfeld)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-head-gaskets/77742 "2013-03-03T22:32:16Z")
My 2006 Outback needs a new Head Gasket. I know, this is a big surprise for all Subaru Owners!! Here's my question: Should I replace it with a Subaru OEM Headgasket, or an Aftermarket Head Gasket? --- ## [A New Car That Won't Get Driven Much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-car-that-wont-get-driven-much/77752)
**Author:** [@Cynner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cynner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-car-that-wont-get-driven-much/77752 "2013-03-03T22:02:51Z")
I know this will sound a bit odd, but here goes. I'm buying a 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo as a treat to myself for working as hard as I do. My dilemma is that it won't get driven much because I work so much. Maybe 20-30k… --- ## [Grand Marquis shuddering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-marquis-shuddering/77747)
**Author:** [@logan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/logan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-marquis-shuddering/77747 "2013-03-03T21:52:29Z")
My '03 Grand Marquis "shudders" when I accelerate, especially up hills. It feels like it cuts in and out momentarily, shaking backward and forward. Here is what I have had done, based on mechanics' advice: replace spar… --- ## [Is the new diesel interchangable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-new-diesel-interchangable/77753)
**Author:** [@Ineverwanted2bamecha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ineverwanted2bamecha)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-new-diesel-interchangable/77753 "2013-03-03T21:34:05Z")
Hey all. I’m a heavy equipment mechanic for 19 years so far, but I first started out going to tech school for air-conditioning and heating. I had no luck getting a job in the latter field, but since I grew up in garag… --- ## [Last live show?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/last-live-show/74663)
**Author:** [@shea48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shea48)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/last-live-show/74663 "2013-03-03T20:08:41Z")
When will Car Talk's last "live" show air? --- ## [Smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smog/77737)
**Author:** [@Rikrik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rikrik)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smog/77737 "2013-03-03T09:43:20Z")
Hi guys ! One of those stories....nearly 3 years ago mu pals mum (94 yrs old) decided to stop driving & gave me her car !.....when I got it it had 86,000 miles on it...today it has 86,000 miles on it...this means that (… --- ## [1999 Saturn SW2 will not stop beeping!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saturn-sw2-will-not-stop-beeping/77755)
**Author:** [@SammieBoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SammieBoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saturn-sw2-will-not-stop-beeping/77755 "2013-03-03T09:33:54Z")
My 1999 Saturn needs a new remote relay modular but we have not been able to find it. In the meantime, I am trying to find a way to stop the car from beeping when it's parked. The only thing that stops it is to unscrew t… --- ## [Serpentine belt on 2008 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-on-2008-toyota-corolla/77748)
**Author:** [@kruther](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kruther)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-on-2008-toyota-corolla/77748 "2013-03-03T09:33:04Z")
I recently scheduled a repair with a new mechanic. My serpentine belt (replaced about a year and a half ago by the dealership) was pretty noisy when idling. The mechanic said the belt looked okay BUT if I wanted to get m… --- ## [Dash Cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-cluster/77692)
**Author:** [@starker572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starker572)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-cluster/77692 "2013-03-03T06:50:51Z")
I recently change my ignition key switch the old one jammed in the run position. Truck started up no problem but I have no fuel-speed- millage-or message center. Only thing working is volts and oil gauges. PLEASE HELP.… --- ## [Struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/77722)
**Author:** [@vallejo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vallejo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/77722 "2013-03-03T06:44:38Z")
How long can you drive after you are told that the struts need replacing? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1849) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1851)