# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1859 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1860 --- ## [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… --- ## [LED Pool Light Underbody Glow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-pool-light-underbody-glow/77506)
**Author:** [@Tylerrr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tylerrr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 8:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-pool-light-underbody-glow/77506 "2013-02-20T08:20:00Z")
My question isn't very based on a repair, but more of an electrical upgrade. I have IntelliBrite LED color changing Pool light and I wanted to put it to good use and actually put it under my car as an underbody effect. T… --- ## [Bring Back Cynthia!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bring-back-cynthia/77500)
**Author:** [@ThePancake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThePancake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bring-back-cynthia/77500 "2013-02-20T07:43:58Z")
Remember Cynthia and her Swimming Goats and her old Vanagan? Well I bet Tommy and Ray don't. Bring back Cynthia for Stump the Chumps! --- ## [Repeated loss of coolant issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeated-loss-of-coolant-issue/77505)
**Author:** [@di\_k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/di_k)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeated-loss-of-coolant-issue/77505 "2013-02-20T07:36:34Z")
I have a 2005 Ford focus. I haven't even had it 8,000 miles. THREE times it has overheated, and I've had to replace over a gallon of coolant. The first two times, the cause was a leaky 'vacuum' cap. The third time i… --- ## [Oil has gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-has-gas-smell/77465)
**Author:** [@98\_jeep\_gc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98_jeep_gc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-has-gas-smell/77465 "2013-02-20T07:31:12Z")
I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4w with a 5.2l, it has approx 145,000 miles. It leaks a little oil and when i recently checked it (level was good), it smelled of gas. It starts easy and runs great with no smoke and no k… --- ## [Noise at 70 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-at-70-mph/77496)
**Author:** [@dingledupe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dingledupe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-at-70-mph/77496 "2013-02-20T07:29:27Z")
My 2005 Toyota 4Runner is the V8 version with 4 wheel drive. I'm getting a pulsating humming sound at around 70 MPH - woh woh woh. Thought it might be new tires but it stops the instant you let off the accelerator. Ha… --- ## [03 Volvo S60 Sedan AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-volvo-s60-sedan-awd/77256)
**Author:** [@Splartch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Splartch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-volvo-s60-sedan-awd/77256 "2013-02-20T07:19:06Z")
I recently purchased an 03 Volvo S60 AWD. 2 questions. I need to get it smogged and the Smog guy tells me I need to drive 200 hundred miles and come back so the computer can reset or something like that. He also tell… --- ## [Recall time limit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-time-limit/77475)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-time-limit/77475 "2013-02-20T07:02:35Z")
Had to go on a road trip with my 2000 Ford pickup for work, the burning oil smell was so bad I had to open the windows. TSB from alldata indicated oil leak on head gasket rear passenger side was a recall due to milling l… --- ## [2007 Honda Fit engine sounds like it's in overdrive all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-engine-sounds-like-its-in-overdrive-all-the-time/74116)
**Author:** [@Ollie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ollie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-engine-sounds-like-its-in-overdrive-all-the-time/74116 "2013-02-20T06:10:16Z")
I had the oil changed on my 2007 Honda Fit last weekend. Since that time, the engine sounds like it's in overdrive or high gear all the time. Even when stopped at a stop light, my car sounds like it's racing. Should I b… --- ## [Sentra O2 Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sentra-o2-trouble/77484)
**Author:** [@kdixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kdixon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sentra-o2-trouble/77484 "2013-02-20T05:31:01Z")
I need to get my car inspected - 2001 Nissan Sentra. Check engine light is on. Code is P0057 - O2 Sensor Bank. This part was replaced 15 months ago, and the check engine light has come on intermittently ever since. M… --- ## [2003 Honda Odyssey Leaking Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-leaking-oil/77462)
**Author:** [@ParrotsandPotatoes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ParrotsandPotatoes)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-leaking-oil/77462 "2013-02-20T05:27:46Z")
Today, my father and I took our Odyssey in for a regular oil change at our local Honda dealer like we always do. Turns out, our car is leaking oil! It's leaking from the oil filter housing gasket and the rear main seal. … --- ## [Thoughts on Various Fluids?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-various-fluids/77474)
**Author:** [@particlepat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/particlepat)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-various-fluids/77474 "2013-02-20T05:22:15Z")
Hey everyone, first time posting here and I could use some advice. I drive an '08 Outback with 65,000 miles on it. I'm due for an oil change and I did a search the forums here on transmission fluid changes and it's prob… --- ## [What kind of car should I buy? Late 50s, single woman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-should-i-buy-late-50s-single-woman/77403)
**Author:** [@red\_cardinal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/red_cardinal)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-should-i-buy-late-50s-single-woman/77403 "2013-02-20T04:19:57Z")
I don't keep up with car TV ads so I don't know much about marketing directed toward certain target audiences. I want to avoid making a silly choice. I've always driven Toyotas and like them but am open to other ideas. I… --- ## [Mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda/77486)
**Author:** [@donot\_know](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donot_know)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda/77486 "2013-02-20T04:03:24Z")
Thinking of buying a 2007 Mazda CX-7, has 90,000 miles . Dealer ship is asking $10,000 . Now I am not a car person, just so you know. Lets say the vehicle is in good shape would the asking price be out of line? Also are … --- ## [Check Engine Light on a 1987 Chevy Spectrum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-a-1987-chevy-spectrum/77488)
**Author:** [@Fiddler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fiddler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-a-1987-chevy-spectrum/77488 "2013-02-20T03:57:28Z")
I'm driving my mom's 1987 Chevy Spectrum, which has about 190,000 miles on it. The Check Engine light comes on daily, but only when I'm driving uphill. The Chevy dealer says because the car is so old, it will take severa… --- ## [Water pump replaced then engine sounds like helicopter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-replaced-then-engine-sounds-like-helicopter/77390)
**Author:** [@Jackie911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackie911)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-replaced-then-engine-sounds-like-helicopter/77390 "2013-02-20T02:46:11Z")
I was driving on the highway at about 80 mph when my car made a thunk noise and then the mph dropped to 40 mph. The car was hesitating but I continued to drive it to gas station. At this point steam was coming from passe… --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/77491)
**Author:** [@Joey727](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey727)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/77491 "2013-02-20T02:21:28Z")
After idling for a while the check engine light has come on and stays on. I have a 2005 Mazda RX8. the car has 44000 miles on it, What should be done...? I --- ## [Sputtering 5.3L V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-5-3l-v8/77489)
**Author:** [@CJ7290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJ7290)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-5-3l-v8/77489 "2013-02-20T01:20:17Z")
I have a 2006 Saab 97x. While the car is not very common, the GM 5.3L V8 in it, is. It runs perfectly fine under normal driving conditions but for the past several months it has been running like a Slaab instead of a S… --- ## [Roof racks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roof-racks/77371)
**Author:** [@allium](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allium)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roof-racks/77371 "2013-02-20T00:18:07Z")
Hello, I have a 2010 Prius and love to Kayak. I was told by an (expert) rack person that they would have to drill into the roof to install the proper rack system for my car to be able to transport two kayaks. It wou… --- ## [Loss of HP Frequent Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-hp-frequent-misfire/76592)
**Author:** [@zombi86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zombi86)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-hp-frequent-misfire/76592 "2013-02-19T21:05:30Z")
2002 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 6cyl 100,000 miles Symptom, loss of horse power (from a stop and going uphill), surge or lunge forward when accelerating (misfire?), rough idle (occasional knock). Maintenance, regularly chang… --- ## [Lexus and Porsche are the most reliable 2010 cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-and-porsche-are-the-most-reliable-2010-cars/77394)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-and-porsche-are-the-most-reliable-2010-cars/77394 "2013-02-19T20:06:29Z")
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/13/j-d-power-vehicle-dependability-at-all-time-high-lexus-and-po/ http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/02/post\_32.html Any flaws in the method of analysis? Top cars have least issues because the… --- ## [Car Jerks forward](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-forward/76699)
**Author:** [@zombi86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zombi86)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-forward/76699 "2013-02-19T18:48:10Z")
I hope its ok to post again! What can cause a car to jerk forward while accelerating? Other symptoms include loss of HP and MPG. Recently had spark plugs and wires changed. Regular maintenance. I am about to see my mec… --- ## [1999 Camry oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-camry-oil-leak/77436)
**Author:** [@ypli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ypli)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-camry-oil-leak/77436 "2013-02-19T18:37:18Z")
My 1999 Camry 4-cyc started to leak oil about 3 weeks ago. Puddles of oil on garage floor. The valve cover gasket was replaced last week but I still see new oil on garage floor. The corners of the oil pan on the pass… --- ## [How much fix before selling trading in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-fix-before-selling-trading-in/77478)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-fix-before-selling-trading-in/77478 "2013-02-19T18:27:31Z")
I have a '11 Honda Insight, which is a wonderful car, but it served it purpose, (75mile commute for an 18 month job @44.5mpg average), and it is time to get a car that can fit my whole family in. The problem is that I ha… --- ## [Omagail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/omagail/77460)
**Author:** [@Omagail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Omagail)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/omagail/77460 "2013-02-19T17:05:06Z")
My '93 Toyota Corolla recently had dash lights come on when I applied the brakes - after parking, gear shift placed in 'park', and ignition turned off. I have never noticed this before (btw, have new battery installed wi… --- ## [1948 Desoto possible electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1948-desoto-possible-electrical-issue/77461)
**Author:** [@kfunnymn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kfunnymn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1948-desoto-possible-electrical-issue/77461 "2013-02-19T16:25:15Z")
1948 Desoto still 6 volt. Driving at night a few days ago and all the lights suddenly went out on the car. The car did not lose power. It kept driving quite nicely. 30 seconds later the lights came back on. 30 seconds l… --- ## [Piston Clatter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piston-clatter/77244)
**Author:** [@SueBeeLover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueBeeLover)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piston-clatter/77244 "2013-02-19T16:14:21Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru Forester XS, bought it new, has almost 100,000 miles. Only take it to the dealer. Regular oil changes, and routine maintenance. Around 65-70,000 miles, I began to hear a sound like a playing card … --- ## [Intermittent turn signal--2002 Toyota 4-Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-turn-signal-2002-toyota-4-runner/77480)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-turn-signal-2002-toyota-4-runner/77480 "2013-02-19T15:46:27Z")
The left turn signal blinker on Toyota works sometimes and not others. It is weird, it seems when the weather is cold, it works, warm weather it works sometimes. The car is: 2002 Toyota 4-Runner, limited --- ## [Happy Valentine's Day, You Lovelorn Saps!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-valentines-day-you-lovelorn-saps/77351)
**Author:** [@jrweblackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrweblackey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-valentines-day-you-lovelorn-saps/77351 "2013-02-19T11:50:22Z")
It's Valentine's Day, and we want to know: what are your all-time favorite driving and dating stories? Here at Car Talk Plaza, we're big fans of everlasting love--heck, Tommy’s tried it six times! We've heard some a… --- ## [Noisy ride...with weird exception](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-ride-with-weird-exception/77466)
**Author:** [@Chillbur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chillbur)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 9:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-ride-with-weird-exception/77466 "2013-02-19T09:37:40Z")
Hi All, I have a 2005 Chevy Cavalier and have been realizing that the ride has been getting noisier, but when I make a left hand turn ( or even turn the wheel 5 degrees or so to the left) it is much quieter. It sounds … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1858) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1860)