# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1858 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1859 --- ## [1974 450SLC MB: Heat constantly feeding into front seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-450slc-mb-heat-constantly-feeding-into-front-seats/77513)
**Author:** [@AndyL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-450slc-mb-heat-constantly-feeding-into-front-seats/77513 "2013-02-21T22:35:22Z")
I've seen other posts elsewhere online citing same issue... but haven't seen a remedy. Can anyone help? Car resides in FL and many days its hot enough already without heat being constantly feed into the front seat area… --- ## [Disappearing oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappearing-oil/77534)
**Author:** [@alie\_cat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alie_cat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappearing-oil/77534 "2013-02-21T22:32:12Z")
This vehicle has been losing about 2 Qts of oil between oil changes. It has a little over 100,000 miles on. I have had this vehicle since it was new. I change the oil about every 4,000 miles. I see no smoke coming from t… --- ## [Please Help! Not too sure what's wrong with my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-not-too-sure-whats-wrong-with-my-car/77067)
**Author:** [@TrueHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrueHero)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-not-too-sure-whats-wrong-with-my-car/77067 "2013-02-21T22:28:35Z")
I have a 96 gs eclipse and I can't get it into gear. Its a manual. When it's not turned on I can get it into gear but when its on I can't. My clutch pedal seems strange like really loose maybe? I placed the pedal all the… --- ## [Clicking while braking and turning right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-while-braking-and-turning-right/77530)
**Author:** [@puregsr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puregsr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-while-braking-and-turning-right/77530 "2013-02-21T20:27:59Z")
Patient: 2002 Ford Focus SE Mileage: 140000 Symptoms: When turning right, especially at low speed while braking, it makes this rapid clicking noise, disappears once you let go of the brake. In the past when it made… --- ## [2008 vw beetle oil filter can](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-vw-beetle-oil-filter-can/77502)
**Author:** [@herbug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herbug)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-vw-beetle-oil-filter-can/77502 "2013-02-21T15:06:27Z")
OK I've changed the oil on this car for 5 years. Never had a problem till now. The last 2 times I've changed it, the oil starts leaking out of the oil filter can after about 2000 miles. New filter and gasket each time… --- ## [2001 Passat 1.8T Clicking/Clanking Noise on start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-passat-1-8t-clicking-clanking-noise-on-start-up/77494)
**Author:** [@marretr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marretr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-passat-1-8t-clicking-clanking-noise-on-start-up/77494 "2013-02-21T14:44:32Z")
So it only happens when I start the car, I'm thinking its the starting needing to be replace. The car starts everytime, Just when it cranks it makes a the noise, but fires up right away. The noise is gone once the car is… --- ## [2006 Ford Focus Taillights and Dashlight Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-taillights-and-dashlight-out/77520)
**Author:** [@istmeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/istmeier)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-taillights-and-dashlight-out/77520 "2013-02-21T11:57:54Z")
Hello everyone, I am hoping someone on here could please help me out? I drive a 2006 Ford Focus. Last night, when I turned on my car, a number of things happened. (I should add that it was very cold, if that makes a diff… --- ## [2004 ZR2 Blazer w/Headlights & Dash Lights Flickering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-zr2-blazer-w-headlights-dash-lights-flickering/77517)
**Author:** [@04zr2blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/04zr2blazer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-zr2-blazer-w-headlights-dash-lights-flickering/77517 "2013-02-21T11:20:59Z")
I will start out with a little history of the situation. A little over three months ago my original altenator died with over 200,000 miles on it. I took it in and had it replaced (they used a refurbished altenator) and a… --- ## [Honda Fit 2010 Oil Replacement Schedule](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2010-oil-replacement-schedule/77504)
**Author:** [@jpemmerling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpemmerling)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2010-oil-replacement-schedule/77504 "2013-02-21T10:17:41Z")
When I bought my Honda Fit 3 years ago, it was advertised to need its oil replaced only once every 10,000 miles (with non-synthetic oil). However the salesman said it should really be replaced every 5000 miles. The oil l… --- ## [2002 Malibu wants to stall at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-malibu-wants-to-stall-at-idle/77529)
**Author:** [@Kingquadtom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kingquadtom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-malibu-wants-to-stall-at-idle/77529 "2013-02-21T08:17:27Z")
My question is what is the possible cause of my car trying to stall when it idles? Here is the scenario. There was no problem with the car this morning. I was almost out of gas and filled it up. After filling up about t… --- ## [2003 Acura TL has trouble starting when temp is 50 degrees or higher](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-has-trouble-starting-when-temp-is-50-degrees-or-higher/77476)
**Author:** [@nursebetty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nursebetty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-has-trouble-starting-when-temp-is-50-degrees-or-higher/77476 "2013-02-21T08:10:34Z")
My 2003 Acura TL has trouble starting if I am running errands and the car is turned off and then I turn it back on. This only occurs when the air temp is 50 degrees. I have had the local Acura dealer evaluate it without … --- ## [Blower fan for heating and a/c going on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-fan-for-heating-and-a-c-going-on-and-off/77528)
**Author:** [@Hknight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hknight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-fan-for-heating-and-a-c-going-on-and-off/77528 "2013-02-21T07:41:45Z")
The blower fan inside the truck blows just fine when you first start the truck but will cut off and not blow at all after a few minutes. Then it will cut back on after a minute or so. It does this off and on all the ti… --- ## [Car Wash: Are extra services a scam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-are-extra-services-a-scam/77395)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-are-extra-services-a-scam/77395 "2013-02-21T07:38:54Z")
Undercarriage spray for another $5. Is this just an obvious scam? I mean, I don't see anyone pushing some switch turning extra water jets on or off. I don't see anything disabled when you don't pay extra. And what abo… --- ## [The OEM parts that weren't OEM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-oem-parts-that-werent-oem/77518)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-oem-parts-that-werent-oem/77518 "2013-02-21T07:33:41Z")
The US Attorney for Southern NY has announced the indictment of two NJ men for running a counterfeit auto parts ring. They apparently took crappy-quality "white box" parts from Pakistan, India, and China, and repackage… --- ## [Bought a Car From Dealer Posing as Private Owner on Craigslist in CA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-car-from-dealer-posing-as-private-owner-on-craigslist-in-ca/77301)
**Author:** [@MarioGar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioGar)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-car-from-dealer-posing-as-private-owner-on-craigslist-in-ca/77301 "2013-02-21T07:00:22Z")
I saw an ad on craigslist for a car for sale by a private owner. I test drove the car and decided to buy it. As it turns out, the car's title was registered to a used car dealer who had bought it from another dealer. The… --- ## [Corvette top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corvette-top/77507)
**Author:** [@Deck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corvette-top/77507 "2013-02-21T06:47:03Z")
Where could I go to sell a never used 07 orange corvette glass top? I can't find a place.......Brand new it went for $1500....... --- ## [Dashpot on early 90's Fuel Injected Corolla? How does it work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashpot-on-early-90s-fuel-injected-corolla-how-does-it-work/77477)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 6:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashpot-on-early-90s-fuel-injected-corolla-how-does-it-work/77477 "2013-02-21T06:40:28Z")
PleaselLook at the diagram in the link below. See that part 22202? It's called out in the expoded diagram below/right. Right under the throttle spring? On my Ford truck, there's a similar part and it is called a "da… --- ## [1985 Toyota Pickup stalls in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-toyota-pickup-stalls-in-neutral/77501)
**Author:** [@picked-up](https://community.cartalk.com/u/picked-up)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-toyota-pickup-stalls-in-neutral/77501 "2013-02-21T05:06:51Z")
My 1985 Toyota Pickup (manual shift) is stalling out when I put the truck in neutral or don't shift quickly enough. The battery light comes on after stalling followed by the oil light. After stalling, it does start back … --- ## [Car wont start after sitting for more than a day now Honda Element 2003 187K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-sitting-for-more-than-a-day-now-honda-element-2003-187k-miles/77522)
**Author:** [@grnize](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grnize)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-sitting-for-more-than-a-day-now-honda-element-2003-187k-miles/77522 "2013-02-21T04:26:49Z")
The problem started awhile ago when I went out of town for 4 days and came back and the care would not start. It has been getting worse now to the point that it is less than a day and I have trouble starting it up. I wil… --- ## [2002 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-altima/77511)
**Author:** [@Ronda45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronda45)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-altima/77511 "2013-02-21T04:11:01Z")
I'm back with more thoughts and questions. So my Nissan that started out with the leaking radiator hose that turned into a leaking radiator, that finally ended up being a pin hole size leak in a hose that goes from the m… --- ## [Toyota Matrix w/300k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-w-300k/77490)
**Author:** [@Thatherton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thatherton)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-w-300k/77490 "2013-02-21T04:07:48Z")
Ok, opinion time. I'm currently driving a 2005 Toyota Matrix. Not the most exciting car in the history of the world, but it has been a trooper. 298 k on the odometer and the only problem has been a recall for the ECM.… --- ## [2001 Toyota MR2 Soft Top Replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-mr2-soft-top-replacement/77521)
**Author:** [@irabrokenglass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irabrokenglass)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-mr2-soft-top-replacement/77521 "2013-02-21T03:29:25Z")
Hi all, My 2001 MR2 Spyder was the recent victim of some vandalism that destroyed the rear window and, as a convertible, I'm going to have to replace the entire soft top shell. Unfortunately, because the car is no long… --- ## [Car-free in Southern California](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-free-in-southern-california/77398)
**Author:** [@sbloch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sbloch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-free-in-southern-california/77398 "2013-02-21T02:35:23Z")
I just heard a caller who's a student in Los Angeles, wondering whether he should buy a car. San Diego is almost, though not quite, as autocentric as L.A, and I lived there as a car-free grad student for six years, bic… --- ## [Door Won't Close Before I drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-wont-close-before-i-drive/77514)
**Author:** [@FeelingCoolInaBlueMa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FeelingCoolInaBlueMa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-wont-close-before-i-drive/77514 "2013-02-21T01:38:30Z")
I own a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu and am having issues with the driver's door not being able to close. I live in Michigan currently, and the weather here is very cold. When I first start my car in the morning, the door will … --- ## [Thumping under driver's side floorboard of my 2006 Volvo XC70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-under-drivers-side-floorboard-of-my-2006-volvo-xc70/77508)
**Author:** [@Lorimar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lorimar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-under-drivers-side-floorboard-of-my-2006-volvo-xc70/77508 "2013-02-20T23:23:57Z")
I feel a new thumping on my left foot as it rests on the floor of on the driver's side. It seems to happen mostly when I'm turning the steering wheel, particularly right, and is most prevalent when the car is cold and g… --- ## [Clinking/Grinding Sound Coming From Steering Column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clinking-grinding-sound-coming-from-steering-column/75621)
**Author:** [@JStrickler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JStrickler)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clinking-grinding-sound-coming-from-steering-column/75621 "2013-02-20T20:35:43Z")
I've got an 06 Nissan Frontier and whenever the weather is cold (40s and under) I hear a clinking noise that appears to be coming from the steering column or the dashboard. It usually gets better after I drive it awhile.… --- ## [Non starting 6000 LE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-starting-6000-le/77509)
**Author:** [@Emz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-starting-6000-le/77509 "2013-02-20T11:11:54Z")
So I got up this morning and my car wouldn't start. It was turning over, kinda. Figured it was a problem with the battery. So I pulled the battery out of my car, took it to the local O'Rileys, they confirmed the batter w… --- ## [Cv boot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-boot/77497)
**Author:** [@Kittys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kittys)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-boot/77497 "2013-02-20T11:10:09Z")
I "had" a 1989 Acura Legend that had more than one cv boot replaced only to end up going back to have a more expensive cv boot and axle replaced. I am currently driving a 1990 Toyota Camry w/ under 90,000 miles ( no kidd… --- ## [Manual transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-problem/77482)
**Author:** [@JForman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JForman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-problem/77482 "2013-02-20T10:57:14Z")
about a week ago, I noticed my stick shift sitting a little lower than normal, and now I have to actually engage clutch, then pull upward on the stick shift before I can shift gears without a problem, if I do not pull up… --- ## [97' Saab 900S Gearbox Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-saab-900s-gearbox-issues/77510)
**Author:** [@dash7689](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dash7689)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-saab-900s-gearbox-issues/77510 "2013-02-20T09:09:29Z")
Hi all! I have a 97' 900S with a 5-speed manual transmission. My trouble is when the car is warmed up and I try to shift into gear, the gears will grind as I put the car into first and reverse with the clutch fully dep… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1857) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1859)