# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1851 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1852 --- ## [Trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting/77646)
**Author:** [@Don\_Brad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don_Brad)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting/77646 "2013-03-03T06:12:15Z")
Hello community! I am very new and I hope I post this the correct way. I own a 91 Olds Cutlass Ciera. So to be blunt my car will not start. Correction it will not start unless I pump the gas pedal. I have changed the f… --- ## [95 Dodge Neon starts then stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-dodge-neon-starts-then-stops/77744)
**Author:** [@jmacattack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmacattack)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-dodge-neon-starts-then-stops/77744 "2013-03-03T05:03:56Z")
I have a 1995 Dodge neon 2.0 SOHC. It stars, runs for a few minutes, then dies. Then when I try again it will run for a few seconds before it dies. After that I do not hear my fuel pump engage when I turn they key. I… --- ## [Ticking noise coming from Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise-coming-from-engine/77738)
**Author:** [@AnmarEnja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnmarEnja)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise-coming-from-engine/77738 "2013-03-03T03:53:38Z")
I have a ticking noise coming from my engine, its the loudest when cold, it only happens at about 1800 rpm and up, and it only happens when i'm pressing on the gas pedal. I looked around my engine, and the noise seemed l… --- ## [Prolong the life of my 2001 Odyssey for towing camper in summer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prolong-the-life-of-my-2001-odyssey-for-towing-camper-in-summer/77730)
**Author:** [@JuliaJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuliaJ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prolong-the-life-of-my-2001-odyssey-for-towing-camper-in-summer/77730 "2013-03-03T03:44:19Z")
My family and I spend 5 weeks every summer touring the country in our pop-up camper, pulled by our 2001 Honda Odyssey. My kids (now 11 & 15) have visited all the 48 contiguous states, and we still speak to each other! My… --- ## [Mechanic at fault for leaking compressor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-at-fault-for-leaking-compressor/77746)
**Author:** [@ruthmoth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruthmoth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-at-fault-for-leaking-compressor/77746 "2013-03-03T03:26:18Z")
I have a 2005 Kia Sedona, and recently had been using a chain garage to fix this and that on my vehicle. I had some pulley noise a few months ago, and they checked it and adjusted it. Last moth the noise was back, and wh… --- ## [How Important Are These Repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-important-are-these-repairs/77560)
**Author:** [@Jo\_Winter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo_Winter)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-important-are-these-repairs/77560 "2013-03-03T03:16:55Z")
Recently I ran over something that fell off of a truck in front of me. It caused quite a bit of damage to my gas tank and undercarriage including the exhaust pipe and cross member. There is also a small hole in the flo… --- ## [Fuel delivery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-delivery/77745)
**Author:** [@dodgeman03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dodgeman03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-delivery/77745 "2013-03-03T02:49:05Z")
my truck will not start easily after it is off for more than 30mins. it's will crank but not catch. on cold mornings my truck starts with no problem. it also starts right away after being off for less than 10mins. does t… --- ## [Caravan parking lights turn on and off when car is not running?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caravan-parking-lights-turn-on-and-off-when-car-is-not-running/77628)
**Author:** [@craig1997](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craig1997)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caravan-parking-lights-turn-on-and-off-when-car-is-not-running/77628 "2013-03-03T01:38:27Z")
2006 dodge caravan parking lights turn on and off by them self's after the car has been turned off for hours. The vans lights also blink on and off a couple times when driving in the last month. The lights where on and … --- ## [Mysterious oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-oil-leak/77740)
**Author:** [@WD1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WD1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-oil-leak/77740 "2013-03-03T01:12:15Z")
I own a 02 Honda Acoord SE that has 228K plus miles. My car is in good condition and Kbb list the trade -in value at around $2400. I love my car and would like to keep it running for another 227k miles. Repair and Ma… --- ## [Wiper Motor Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-motor-replacement/77731)
**Author:** [@carbabe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carbabe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-motor-replacement/77731 "2013-03-03T00:59:00Z")
How do I remedy a backwards wiper motor replacement wherein the wipers park in the wrong position? --- ## [2001 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester/77732)
**Author:** [@derfcat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derfcat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester/77732 "2013-03-03T00:58:25Z")
HELP. I bought a 2001 Subaru Forester from a FRIEND with 210,000 miles. He avoided almost ALL MAINTENANCE until it would not GO UP A HILL. We paid $600 and it LOOKS GREAT. (1) TUNE-UP later and new plugs ( the plugs we… --- ## [Water droplets on oil dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-droplets-on-oil-dipstick/77739)
**Author:** [@whoit32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whoit32)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-droplets-on-oil-dipstick/77739 "2013-03-03T00:46:07Z")
I was changing out the serpentine belt today. Decided to take a look at the oil and noticed water droplets all up the dipstick. The oil did not look milky or anything but there was clear water droplets all over the dipst… --- ## [Slow Leaks and Additives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-leaks-and-additives/77655)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-leaks-and-additives/77655 "2013-03-03T00:31:09Z")
My 1982 Ford Granada has a slow, external antifreeze leak that I can't seem to pinpoint. It happens only whemn the car is runn9ing and warmed up (pressure in the system). It dosen't leak when cold and sitting. Are leak s… --- ## [Brake failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-failure/77736)
**Author:** [@Doll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-failure/77736 "2013-03-03T00:28:10Z")
I have a new Subaru Legacy 2013. It is one month old. Three times the brakes have failed and the car has kept going. Once it kept going through a red light across a busy intersection, and finally stopped. Once I put … --- ## [Please help its everywhere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-its-everywhere/77716)
**Author:** [@roundtree82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roundtree82)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-its-everywhere/77716 "2013-03-03T00:12:12Z")
i have a serious problem almost two weeks ago my car was broken into and vandalized by my ex he broke my window and pured bleach into my car this however is not the problem. when i went to the dealer to reterive some ite… --- ## [2002 sable missing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sable-missing/77717)
**Author:** [@JohnM80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnM80)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sable-missing/77717 "2013-03-02T23:57:07Z")
I have a problem with a 2002 Mercury sable. At idle and under acceleration, it has a miss, it's worse when cold then improves when it's warm but never goes away and almost seems to come and go when driving. It's definite… --- ## [AC light will not go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-light-will-not-go-off/77725)
**Author:** [@Railroad\_Annie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Railroad_Annie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-light-will-not-go-off/77725 "2013-03-02T23:38:23Z")
I have a 2007 Nissan Versa, which I love. The AC automatically comes on when you turn on the defroster, but the light on the button will not go off when I turn on the heat. I assume that means the AC stays on as well. It… --- ## [Tall Driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tall-driver/77724)
**Author:** [@SilverLady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilverLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tall-driver/77724 "2013-03-02T23:11:35Z")
What is the best car for a driver who is 6' 5"? Driver can drive a stick, wants great gas mileage and maneuverability. --- ## [Exhaust is in the Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-is-in-the-air/77729)
**Author:** [@0atmeal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/0atmeal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-is-in-the-air/77729 "2013-03-02T22:45:15Z")
My 2002 Honda Civic LX has been having a problem with the air system. When the air or heat is not on recirculate, the car smells like exhaust. It started happening at about 100,000 miles, and now it is at 250,000 miles… --- ## [Noise when turning and accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-turning-and-accelerating/77720)
**Author:** [@alex-pless](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex-pless)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-turning-and-accelerating/77720 "2013-03-02T22:16:17Z")
Hello everyone! I have a 99 Subaru Legacy Wagon with just over 196,000 miles in it. Over the past few days I have had a noise coming out of what seems to be my right front wheel. It is a clicking sound that increases wit… --- ## [Engine Oil Rinse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-rinse/77710)
**Author:** [@nerdyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nerdyguy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-rinse/77710 "2013-03-02T21:57:28Z")
One of my co-workers was telling me that he "rinses" his engine by running 1.5 quarts (left from the previous oil change's 5-qt jug) for about 5 minutes to clean out additional sludge. This strikes me as being a horrib… --- ## [Noise with breaking effect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-with-breaking-effect/77726)
**Author:** [@smakarl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smakarl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-with-breaking-effect/77726 "2013-03-02T21:52:22Z")
96 Mercury Villager: moaning sound, breaking effect at same time..what? Everything is well maintained. There is obviously something that has been missed. --- ## [Gasket, balancer or flywheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-balancer-or-flywheel/77422)
**Author:** [@garbagegasman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garbagegasman)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-balancer-or-flywheel/77422 "2013-03-02T21:25:29Z")
Ok I have a 1994 GMC K1500 with a 5.7L V8, 5 Spd standard transmission and around 220,000 miles , it currently has a vibration that I believe is coming from the engine. the vibration is there in gear and out and it gets … --- ## [Head Gasket - Possible Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-possible-problem/77719)
**Author:** [@Eapples](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eapples)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-possible-problem/77719 "2013-03-02T21:23:13Z")
Hello, Everyone: I own a '99 Corolla with app. 121k miles. I brought my car to the dealer for a routine oil change. My "report card" indicated a red flag, i.e. there was oil seeping from the head gasket and from the … --- ## [How long will a 1999 chevy prizm last if it has 146,000.?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-will-a-1999-chevy-prizm-last-if-it-has-146-000/77546)
**Author:** [@tommypickles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommypickles)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-will-a-1999-chevy-prizm-last-if-it-has-146-000/77546 "2013-03-02T19:31:18Z")
I'm not a commuter, and drive it out of town once or twice a month within 60 miles. --- ## [Ford Expedition Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-transmission/77712)
**Author:** [@Gurney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gurney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-transmission/77712 "2013-03-02T18:30:18Z")
My 2003 Expedition has begun to "stutter" when I am cruising around 35-50 MPH and not giving it much gas. If I am accelerating, or take it out of overdrive, it does much better. It is not an engine skip, more like a hesi… --- ## [Has anyone tried "BreakFree" to loosen rings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-tried-breakfree-to-loosen-rings/77278)
**Author:** [@brocluno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brocluno)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-tried-breakfree-to-loosen-rings/77278 "2013-03-02T17:55:16Z")
I ran into this by accident. Cleaning up from some minor flood events (before Christmas) and getting to the machines that did not make it out (after Christmas) - I finally got to the roto-tiller. Uses a single cylinder… --- ## [Head Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-lights/77713)
**Author:** [@T300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T300)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 10:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-lights/77713 "2013-03-02T10:25:40Z")
2006 ~ Noticed the car lights (head lights only) flickering off for a few seconds while driving at night, took it in and they re-set the computer, still is flickering. Without spending 4 hours in labor for them to check… --- ## [Motor swap, and now fuel electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-swap-and-now-fuel-electrical-problems/77700)
**Author:** [@TaurusRoach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TaurusRoach)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-swap-and-now-fuel-electrical-problems/77700 "2013-03-02T08:58:47Z")
Hello. I have a 1995 Ford Taurus, and I just swapped in a new engine from a donor from 2000. The engine is a Flex Fuel 3.0L Vulcan OHV. I've got a wealth of background knowledge as a mechanic \[5 years+\] and an electricia… --- ## [Cooling system in Malibu Maxx](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-in-malibu-maxx/77714)
**Author:** [@Crow\_Country](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crow_Country)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-in-malibu-maxx/77714 "2013-03-02T07:41:19Z")
I gave my daughter my 2007 Malibu Maxx in 2010. It had at the time around 70,000 miles. Then the problems with the cooling system antifreeze leaks. We've replaced the radiator 9/2011. Drove ok for awhile then developed a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1850) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1852)