# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1852 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1853 --- ## [Ford Focus '12 stutters when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-12-stutters-when-accelerating/77681)
**Author:** [@AZcowboy13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AZcowboy13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-12-stutters-when-accelerating/77681 "2013-03-02T06:44:02Z")
I have a 2012 Ford Focus with automatic transmission with about 22k miles on it. No check engine lights on. When accelerating from standstill it always stutters a little as if it's not really 'catching on' properly (just… --- ## [Out of Business: fix or buy something else](https://community.cartalk.com/t/out-of-business-fix-or-buy-something-else/77227)
**Author:** [@PaulK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulK)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/out-of-business-fix-or-buy-something-else/77227 "2013-03-02T06:23:00Z")
Am wrestling with the ever-present value/worth question. My '95 Saab 9000 Aero developed a leaky head gasket at 155,000 miles. I had it replaced (after driving it several hundred miles over a week or so) for $1500. T… --- ## [Buying a Chevy Volt and insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-chevy-volt-and-insurance/77630)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-chevy-volt-and-insurance/77630 "2013-03-02T06:21:51Z")
Have 2 cars and one is 25 yrs old - prefer to keep it since I leave it at airport, train station or haul stuff (hatch back). Adding a Chevy Volt, almost doubles my premium - goes up by $500/6 month. If I remove the 25y… --- ## [Now I know why the rust warranty is for 7 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-i-know-why-the-rust-warranty-is-for-7-years/77690)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-i-know-why-the-rust-warranty-is-for-7-years/77690 "2013-03-02T05:10:15Z")
Three months prior to the 7 year rust warranty on my Impala due to expire, I had the car looked over in detail by a body shop for any developing rust so it could be fixed under warranty. No rust found. Nor could I find… --- ## [What make and models are similar to handling and power of saabs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-make-and-models-are-similar-to-handling-and-power-of-saabs/74546)
**Author:** [@sadaboutsaab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sadaboutsaab)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-make-and-models-are-similar-to-handling-and-power-of-saabs/74546 "2013-03-02T04:34:12Z")
I have been a loyal saab owner for many years. I currently own a 2007 93 aero, which I absolutely love. However, when my car was in a bad accident, it took three months to fix it due to not being able to find the parts… --- ## [Protecting electric window & door lock buttons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protecting-electric-window-door-lock-buttons/77537)
**Author:** [@mama\_cat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mama_cat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protecting-electric-window-door-lock-buttons/77537 "2013-03-02T03:07:37Z")
I have a 2005 Honda CR-V which I bought last Sept. I am still recovering from a wreck a year ago in which I demolished my 1993 Toyota, and almost myself. My problem is that when it's raining, the controls on the door get… --- ## [Why are certain cars more reliable than others?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-certain-cars-more-reliable-than-others/77598)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-certain-cars-more-reliable-than-others/77598 "2013-03-02T02:02:20Z")
I see here posts of all sorts of ways cars can break, causing the owners no end to the grief. But some cars seem ot have fewer problems. Or they might still have about the same number of problems, but they are less exp… --- ## [Car stalls when braking and idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-braking-and-idling/77688)
**Author:** [@Odel\_with\_the\_Beater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Odel_with_the_Beater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-braking-and-idling/77688 "2013-03-02T01:24:33Z")
My 1997 town and country van stalls when I brake or idle otherwise it drives fine what could that be? --- ## [Plug Wires etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plug-wires-etc/77694)
**Author:** [@LarRose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarRose)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plug-wires-etc/77694 "2013-03-02T01:17:43Z")
Recently purchased 2004 Sport Trac with 104,000 miles. I have no maintenance records. Should I replace plugs and wires and anything else? Would like to get better gas mileage, any suggestions? The truck runs really go… --- ## [How to make my toyota last; vehicle longevity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-my-toyota-last-vehicle-longevity/77643)
**Author:** [@kenberthiaume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenberthiaume)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-my-toyota-last-vehicle-longevity/77643 "2013-03-02T01:03:12Z")
So far I have 245K miles on a '95 corolla. It's needed a timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, brakes (done once each front and back) and alternator and a couple of batteries. I do change the oil, trans fluid and coola… --- ## [RAV4 springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-springs/77709)
**Author:** [@mikeab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-springs/77709 "2013-03-02T00:43:01Z")
Have a new RAV4 4wd with the 6 cyl engine. Use it to travel to wilderness areas then 5-20 miles on rougher roads. In Death Valley in November, the rear end sagged while climbing a moderate incline on a rocky dirt road,… --- ## [2011 Ford Fiesta - Dead Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-dead-engine/77706)
**Author:** [@sgopal1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgopal1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-dead-engine/77706 "2013-03-02T00:42:17Z")
My wife drives a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The car has 24K miles and is still under warranty. The car was always serviced at Ford dealers except for the last time. Three weeks ago and 800 miles prior to failure, the engine oil w… --- ## [Classic Car Archive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-archive/77670)
**Author:** [@Jbell101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jbell101)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-archive/77670 "2013-03-01T23:56:39Z")
I am a student working towards a Masters in Archival and Racords Management. Yes, I will be poor but I'll know how to search for information. A have come across old photographs of cars and wish to be able to identify the… --- ## [Tire Inflator Recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-inflator-recommendation/77689)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-inflator-recommendation/77689 "2013-03-01T22:25:10Z")
My arthritic hands are tired of wrestling with gas station air hoses in winter time. So, I'm thinking of investing in a small portable tire inflator for the home. My uses will be topping off car tires and rare use infl… --- ## [Brake lights don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-dont-work/77708)
**Author:** [@jdk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-dont-work/77708 "2013-03-01T22:18:00Z")
I backed up and hit something breaking the right side tail light. I replaced the whole assembly and now I have no break lights or dashboard lights. Is there a fuse I can check, or does a mechanic have to do some sort o… --- ## [Courtesy lights come on in the middle of the night](https://community.cartalk.com/t/courtesy-lights-come-on-in-the-middle-of-the-night/77707)
**Author:** [@uffda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uffda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/courtesy-lights-come-on-in-the-middle-of-the-night/77707 "2013-03-01T22:15:14Z")
My 2001 Chrysler Concorde courtesy lights come on mysteriously in the middle of the night? I put my slippers on and open and lock the doors and they go out okay but pop on again. Is this a short in the wiring harness to … --- ## [Four wheel drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-wheel-drive/77656)
**Author:** [@SBah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SBah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-wheel-drive/77656 "2013-03-01T21:50:48Z")
"I just bought a 2006 explorer. I used 4wd drive this morning in the snow. When i took it, it clunked very loudly when i backed up and then when I turned at the end of the road (right). It did this the second day i had i… --- ## [Death of the airport car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/death-of-the-airport-car/77705)
**Author:** [@B-mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B-mazda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/death-of-the-airport-car/77705 "2013-03-01T21:41:57Z")
5 miles to the airport last night, cruising on the freeway, my transmission suddenly accelerates from the steady 3000 rpm to 3500 rpm. When I press on the accelerator, the engine speed and my actual speed are no longer i… --- ## [2007 Mazda6 3.0 V6 oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda6-3-0-v6-oil-consumption/77678)
**Author:** [@MNJeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MNJeff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda6-3-0-v6-oil-consumption/77678 "2013-03-01T21:35:14Z")
I have a 2007 Mazda 6 with the 3.0 V6 and currently about 65000 miles that we bought brand new. I religiously change the oil in 4000 mile intervals, despite the recommened 5k interval listed in the manual (we are in Min… --- ## [Tahoe doesn't want to run sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-doesnt-want-to-run-sometimes/77697)
**Author:** [@granddaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/granddaddy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-doesnt-want-to-run-sometimes/77697 "2013-03-01T21:02:11Z")
Our 2006 Chevy Tahoe will at times while running the speed limit (or slightly above) will suddenly without warning lose power. All the gauges remain in good ranges. This will happen without warning and not on a regular… --- ## [Low gas mileage in Calif](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gas-mileage-in-calif/77693)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gas-mileage-in-calif/77693 "2013-03-01T20:32:59Z")
All of a sudden, last fill, I noticed both cars had done lower than usual mileage. While both have almost reached half tank, the mileage is low around 60 and 70. These are integras. Typically do 22-24 mpg in town. T… --- ## [Tire Rotations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotations/77495)
**Author:** [@russsalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russsalk)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotations/77495 "2013-03-01T20:24:37Z")
Let's say you are involved in the sale of 4 used high-quality tires, well maintained, 15,000 miles of usage, rotated fron to back at 7500 miles. Would you care where you put them on the car that's getting them? My poin… --- ## [98 Civic Mystery- Starts when it wants, doesn't when it don't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-mystery-starts-when-it-wants-doesnt-when-it-dont/77647)
**Author:** [@Meany888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meany888)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-mystery-starts-when-it-wants-doesnt-when-it-dont/77647 "2013-03-01T20:19:18Z")
Greetings all! I am in desperate need of some advice. I have a manual 98 civic with 120k miles on it that has recently developed an annoying habit of stalling. The car started fine the other morning so I backed it into t… --- ## [Timing belt on Camry V-6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-on-camry-v-6/77696)
**Author:** [@Grundy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grundy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-on-camry-v-6/77696 "2013-03-01T20:11:29Z")
I replaced the timing belt on a Camry 4 cylinder and now have a 1999 V-6 model. How much more difficult is a V-6 compared to a 4cylinder? --- ## [1993 Honda Civic Sporadically Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-civic-sporadically-not-starting/77657)
**Author:** [@Bryanne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bryanne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-civic-sporadically-not-starting/77657 "2013-03-01T20:08:59Z")
Over the past 3 years or so, my 1993 Honda Civic began not starting at very random times. Everything would appear to be working but the engine wouldn't fire up, until after a few tries or minutes. I got the fuel pump rel… --- ## [Nissan 240sx](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-240sx/77701)
**Author:** [@yee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-240sx/77701 "2013-03-01T19:51:41Z")
have a 1992 nissan 240sx; it shakes when i started the engine or when it idles or @ a complete stop. runs well on freeway & was able to drive home. mechanic thinks it's probably cylinders not firing well over phone pro… --- ## [Weak Windshield Wiper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weak-windshield-wiper/77695)
**Author:** [@MISTER\_BILL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MISTER_BILL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weak-windshield-wiper/77695 "2013-03-01T19:23:37Z")
About 2 years ago the driverside wiper on our '02 Windstar began lifting at speeds over 65 mph making wet weather driving scary for my wife, particularly on the rainy two day drive when we were moving from Texas to Illin… --- ## [Camry Front Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-front-brakes/77703)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-front-brakes/77703 "2013-03-01T19:00:43Z")
05 Camry, 2.4L, 47K. Replaced the front brake pads two months ago. I put in Akebono pads and did nothing with the rotors as the original pads were not completely worn out and there is no vibration whatsoever in the ped… --- ## [Service Tire System Soon--Followup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-tire-system-soon-followup/77698)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-tire-system-soon-followup/77698 "2013-03-01T08:32:55Z")
Thanks for all the replies to yesterday's posting. We are in Mesa, AZ where temps currently are 40 F nights and 60+F days. Tires were warm from freeway trip back from tennis match with 6 aging men and read 39 PSI, whic… --- ## [Locating a Power Steering leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locating-a-power-steering-leak/77650)
**Author:** [@Cole\_s\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cole_s_Law)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locating-a-power-steering-leak/77650 "2013-03-01T08:08:12Z")
Hello all, I drive a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 6 cyl. engine, ~130k miles. I noted a slow loss of power steering fluid a while back and, after hillbillying it for a while (money was tight, and there was a sale on … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1851) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1853)