# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1856 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1857 --- ## [Stumbling 99 Frontier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumbling-99-frontier/77590)
**Author:** [@Samedpaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samedpaul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumbling-99-frontier/77590 "2013-02-25T03:13:10Z")
I have a 1999 Nissan Frontier, 4cy, 5speed. About a week ago, it began stumbling sporadically so my first thought was that maybe a spark plug had fouled. I changed the spark plugs, and the problem persisted. At this poin… --- ## [Engine rebuild or buy a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rebuild-or-buy-a-new-car/77592)
**Author:** [@Paddlr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paddlr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rebuild-or-buy-a-new-car/77592 "2013-02-25T03:09:10Z")
I've got a 2006 Subaru Outback, 218,000 miles. Blown head gas gasket and noise indicating throw out bearing issues, so I'd need that plus full clutch rebuild while that's apart. Add to that bushing wear and to get the ca… --- ## [F-250 Vacuum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-250-vacuum/77586)
**Author:** [@RRB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RRB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f-250-vacuum/77586 "2013-02-25T00:58:58Z")
I have a 1997 F250 5.8L 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup. I need to replace the plastic vacuum canister located on passenger side fender but don't know what the part is called. I had to remove it to get to heater repair and managed to… --- ## [Motor oil conspiracy theory](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-conspiracy-theory/77580)
**Author:** [@mffitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mffitz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-conspiracy-theory/77580 "2013-02-24T21:45:13Z")
I've seen this idea in a number of blogs but no one ever manages to answer it. My new Ford Fusion says to use 5W-20 oil but if you look at the British ford.co.uk website, they suggest 5W-30 over there. The suspicion is t… --- ## [Truck radiator runs dry all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-radiator-runs-dry-all-the-time/77572)
**Author:** [@grannyannie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grannyannie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-radiator-runs-dry-all-the-time/77572 "2013-02-24T21:32:26Z")
I have a 1990 Toyota pick up and, even though I have had the radiator removed and tested twice for leaks, I still loose fluid. I drive 30 miles - after having filled the radiator to the top - and then find it empty. Th… --- ## [Two alignments, struts replaced,four new tires...still loud whirring from front/back end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-alignments-struts-replaced-four-new-tires-still-loud-whirring-from-front-back-end/77573)
**Author:** [@sillydad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sillydad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-alignments-struts-replaced-four-new-tires-still-loud-whirring-from-front-back-end/77573 "2013-02-24T20:12:59Z")
My original dealer told me I was worrying about nothing, yet I had to turn the volume on the car stereo up to 50% to drown out the noise. The next dealership said it was an alignment problem, and after an alignment and 4… --- ## ["Hypermiling" in an automatic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hypermiling-in-an-automatic/77523)
**Author:** [@Nancer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hypermiling-in-an-automatic/77523 "2013-02-24T13:55:05Z")
I live in a rural hilly area and have often shifted my car into neutral going downhill -- I've got it down to where I can maintain a reasonable speed. I used to have a standard shift, but have an automatic now and a fri… --- ## [All my car doors creak very loudly!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-my-car-doors-creak-very-loudly/77498)
**Author:** [@aricht41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aricht41)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-my-car-doors-creak-very-loudly/77498 "2013-02-24T10:40:21Z")
My car doors creak very loudly when opening/closing. It's embarrassing. I have tried 3 different sprays: Silicone spray, WD40, and PB Blaster! None of these worked and now I don't know what to do. I'd like to fix minor p… --- ## [99 RAM 1500 Sport refuses to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ram-1500-sport-refuses-to-start/76443)
**Author:** [@fuzzycuddlebunnykins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fuzzycuddlebunnykins)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ram-1500-sport-refuses-to-start/76443 "2013-02-24T09:33:33Z")
Hello everyone, Ive got a 99 dodge ram 1500 sport, with nearly 250k miles logged, and it refused to start up this morning. It ran fine this past friday, aside from a horrible squealing noise it made. It has power, it… --- ## [Too good to be true?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-good-to-be-true/77516)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-good-to-be-true/77516 "2013-02-24T08:34:35Z")
Me again. I've found a car I'm interested in but want to get your take on it: 1995 Honda Accord EX wagon reported with the following: NEW: battery, brakes,timing belt, water pump, radiator, bearings, axles, exhaust "st… --- ## [Pontiac G8 is back in production](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g8-is-back-in-production/77527)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-g8-is-back-in-production/77527 "2013-02-24T07:51:54Z")
GM calls it the Chevrolet SS, but it's the G8. Both are based on the Holden VF Commodore. I told ya they'd bring it back. Info here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/driveon/2013/02/18/chevy-chevrolet-ss-nas… --- ## [Is this an alternator problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-an-alternator-problem/77575)
**Author:** [@Schtumped](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schtumped)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-an-alternator-problem/77575 "2013-02-24T06:54:09Z")
Hi, hope someone here can help. I can't figure it out: When the temp is cold (under 40 degrees) & my car has not been running for a few hours, whenever I start it the Alternator / Battery light comes on. My SRS & ESP lig… --- ## [Caravan engine quits while vehicle is moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caravan-engine-quits-while-vehicle-is-moving/77552)
**Author:** [@mousemt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mousemt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caravan-engine-quits-while-vehicle-is-moving/77552 "2013-02-24T06:53:59Z")
I have a 2010 Grand Caravan, and the engine just stops while moving down the road. Once you shift to neutral, the engine starts again easily. The only common thing we've found is that the skid control light goes on. I… --- ## [Tire Size and Transmission Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-size-and-transmission-issues/77577)
**Author:** [@Mexiconina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mexiconina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-size-and-transmission-issues/77577 "2013-02-24T06:00:39Z")
In March 2012 we bought a 2003 Jeep Liberty Ltd Ed as a tow vehicle for a motorhome. It had 225/70 tires on it even though the car's specification is for 235/70s. We've had problems on and off with the 4-wheel drive, a… --- ## [Love and and care for 1985 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-and-and-care-for-1985-toyota-corolla/77565)
**Author:** [@Arbdude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arbdude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-and-and-care-for-1985-toyota-corolla/77565 "2013-02-24T04:44:36Z")
I live in the Boston area and my 1985 Toyota Corolla is starting to need a bit more work. It was the first car I ever bought (I am the original owner) and it has lived in California, Arizona, Georgia, and Colorado. Sin… --- ## [96 dodge caravan no start cold temp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-dodge-caravan-no-start-cold-temp/77569)
**Author:** [@TonyCoolCat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyCoolCat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-dodge-caravan-no-start-cold-temp/77569 "2013-02-24T04:25:08Z")
Hello and Happy smiles to all, I do need some help if anyone can give me some troubleshooting tips. I have an old workhorse - '96 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.3 L engine. When the outside temp is a good range (50 degrees F… --- ## [Help! Have 2 old Subarus and need to know which one to keep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-have-2-old-subarus-and-need-to-know-which-one-to-keep/77540)
**Author:** [@Duncantrax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duncantrax)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-have-2-old-subarus-and-need-to-know-which-one-to-keep/77540 "2013-02-24T01:10:45Z")
Here's the deal. My husband is away for another 18 months and I can't afford to keep 2 old cars running. I have a 1997 Impreza Outback Sport with a rebuilt engine that has 50,000 miles on it. 150,000 miles on the body… --- ## [Storing car for 9 months?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-car-for-9-months/77567)
**Author:** [@Yachtie\_Dani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yachtie_Dani)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-car-for-9-months/77567 "2013-02-24T01:08:39Z")
Hi, I have to leave my car in FL while I work in Europe for 9 months. Is it best to have someone drive and run the car for 5-10 minutes per week or disconnect something and leave it untouched and coverd up? Also I am won… --- ## [Need direction to a parts dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-direction-to-a-parts-dealer/77571)
**Author:** [@celestina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/celestina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-direction-to-a-parts-dealer/77571 "2013-02-24T00:48:44Z")
Have twisted heater/ac cables under control dash, current dealer cannot repair, says parts unavailable. Called Japan, the car parts are no longer available. Need help. --- ## [Toyota Knock Sensor Misdiagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-knock-sensor-misdiagnosis/77525)
**Author:** [@NW\_weekend\_warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NW_weekend_warrior)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-knock-sensor-misdiagnosis/77525 "2013-02-24T00:37:35Z")
We have a 1990 Toyota RV but it is on the typcial Toyota Pickup chassie. We took it in to the Toyota dealer because we had a check engine light on and we had a significant loss of power going up hills. We were told that … --- ## [AC is weak in my Volvo S60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-is-weak-in-my-volvo-s60/77563)
**Author:** [@JMAC4TH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JMAC4TH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-is-weak-in-my-volvo-s60/77563 "2013-02-24T00:01:58Z")
I have a 2008 Volvo S60. During the summer when I used the Air Conditioning the blower speed would kick down if I pressed the AC button. The air is definitely cold but it barely blows when in AC mode. If the heat or vent… --- ## [Hesitating on accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-on-accelerating/77479)
**Author:** [@69dodge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/69dodge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-on-accelerating/77479 "2013-02-23T23:26:18Z")
2002mazda protege5,2.3 ltr engine.had timing belt changed,then problem started after belt was replaced.took back- scan showed short in #2 cylender and vacuum code.they fixed coil problem for #2 cylender but vacuum code w… --- ## [BMW 530i steering malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530i-steering-malfunction/77455)
**Author:** [@Jenbmw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenbmw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530i-steering-malfunction/77455 "2013-02-23T23:10:23Z")
I have a 2006 BMW 530i (manual transmission 6 speed) and the steering malfunction alert intermittently comes on when I drive the car first thing in the morning, almost always at the first stop sign I approach which is ab… --- ## [When trying to turning on fan, nothing happens except abs light turns on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-trying-to-turning-on-fan-nothing-happens-except-abs-light-turns-on/77566)
**Author:** [@ringo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ringo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-trying-to-turning-on-fan-nothing-happens-except-abs-light-turns-on/77566 "2013-02-23T23:03:54Z")
just had the head gaskets replaced and since then whenever i try to turn on the fan, the abs light turns on but the fan does not. just had the blower motor resistor assembly replaced and it worked for about a week then … --- ## [Toyota tacoma wiper control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-wiper-control/77439)
**Author:** [@marsworth75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marsworth75)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-wiper-control/77439 "2013-02-23T23:00:38Z")
I have a 1997 Toyota Tacoma pickup. It the basic, basic model. The wiper control has only 2 speeds and the intermittent control is just flicking it up with my finger. Is it possible to change out that wiper control with … --- ## [Weird samurai electrical prblem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-samurai-electrical-prblem/77570)
**Author:** [@gmoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-samurai-electrical-prblem/77570 "2013-02-23T22:34:07Z")
The lights, turn signals, and dash electrical work well with the engine off, and key to on position. Once the engine is running, the lights and turn signals go off, and the dash seems to ground, with the tach going to ze… --- ## [When trying to turn the fan on, the abs light turns on but fan does not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-trying-to-turn-the-fan-on-the-abs-light-turns-on-but-fan-does-not/77568)
**Author:** [@ringo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ringo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-trying-to-turn-the-fan-on-the-abs-light-turns-on-but-fan-does-not/77568 "2013-02-23T20:33:58Z")
i have a 2000 3500 chevy van but figure it works the same as most other chevys since the fan controls are all the same. just had the head gaskets replaced and since then whenever i try to turn on the fan, the abs light … --- ## [1947 Buick Harmonic Balancer Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1947-buick-harmonic-balancer-removal/77545)
**Author:** [@ailimac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ailimac)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1947-buick-harmonic-balancer-removal/77545 "2013-02-23T18:53:36Z")
Can anyone tell me how to remove a harmonic balancer from a straight 8 Buick engine. There are no bolt holes on the balancer to use a standard balancer removal tool. I was able to remove the center bolt. I removed the… --- ## [93 lebaron GTC dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-lebaron-gtc-dead/77499)
**Author:** [@gtc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gtc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-lebaron-gtc-dead/77499 "2013-02-23T10:30:24Z")
Hi, I just got the oil change, and the tec slip and the wrench touch the starter, postive and negitive ends. I have power every where but no crank to start. I had a new backup starter and replace it figure that it was s… --- ## [(Badge Engineering) Why make 2 identical cars under different names?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/badge-engineering-why-make-2-identical-cars-under-different-names/76931)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/badge-engineering-why-make-2-identical-cars-under-different-names/76931 "2013-02-23T09:54:13Z")
For example, Ford Fairmont vs. Mercury Zephyr What was the point of that? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1855) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1857)