# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1860 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1861 --- ## [1996 Chevy 3500 6.2 diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-3500-6-2-diesel/77443)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Freddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reddy_Freddy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-3500-6-2-diesel/77443 "2013-02-19T09:29:09Z")
My dually is giving me fits. I wait for the glow plug to stop before attempting to start. Then it's like Aaron Tippin sings, "sometimes she runs, sometimes she don't". It turns over fine. When it's running, it runs good.… --- ## [Morris Minor 1000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/morris-minor-1000/77246)
**Author:** [@jhopwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhopwood)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/morris-minor-1000/77246 "2013-02-19T09:28:50Z")
You dealt with a caller disatisfied with his Morris Minor. Your advice was spot on but I would add 2 comments: (1) that the US does not have a monopoly on hills - there are plenty of hills in England and (2) that the Mor… --- ## [The Unfixable Power Steering Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-unfixable-power-steering-problem/77452)
**Author:** [@jtdgreat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtdgreat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-unfixable-power-steering-problem/77452 "2013-02-19T07:28:21Z")
My 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix loses power steering fluid within a couple of days of having the power steering "fixed". I've gotten a new power steering unit, new hoses, had some kind of treatment put in to try to stop leak… --- ## [Hatchback step plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hatchback-step-plate/77435)
**Author:** [@Fluffie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fluffie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hatchback-step-plate/77435 "2013-02-19T06:25:32Z")
Hello, My husband recently bought a used vehicle with a hatchback, which did not come with a step plate to protect the paint on top of the bumper. He has been looking at buying one online and it's only about $40. Howev… --- ## [Why does my 2006 Subaru Outback go dead after being undriven for a week or more? Mechanics stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-2006-subaru-outback-go-dead-after-being-undriven-for-a-week-or-more-mechanics-stumped/77393)
**Author:** [@SusieRoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusieRoo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-2006-subaru-outback-go-dead-after-being-undriven-for-a-week-or-more-mechanics-stumped/77393 "2013-02-19T05:53:17Z")
My 2006 Outback starts and drives great until it's been parked for a week or more. Then I can't even open the doors with the remote much less start it. It is totally dead! Mechanics are stumped. They have checked the cir… --- ## [Crankshaft pulley of 2001 Camry out of alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-pulley-of-2001-camry-out-of-alignment/77473)
**Author:** [@sharris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-pulley-of-2001-camry-out-of-alignment/77473 "2013-02-19T05:43:00Z")
The crankshaft pulley on my 2001 Camry in no longer aligned with the other pulleys, so my alternator belt does not stay on --- ## [Advice for buy a new truck... Or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-buy-a-new-truck-or-not/77451)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-buy-a-new-truck-or-not/77451 "2013-02-19T05:41:31Z")
I want to give good advice to someone but would like to read your expert opinions before doing so. A friend is going to retire within 3 years. He is thinking long term when it comes to money management and he actually … --- ## [Cranks slow or not at all on re-start when car run for more than a half-hour](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-slow-or-not-at-all-on-re-start-when-car-run-for-more-than-a-half-hour/77383)
**Author:** [@Nedley-OR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nedley-OR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-slow-or-not-at-all-on-re-start-when-car-run-for-more-than-a-half-hour/77383 "2013-02-19T04:05:17Z")
Battery was replaced about three weeks ago after noticing slow cranking start-ups. Prior to that, the most recent repair was to replace a faulty coil assembly and ignition wires about nine months ago. The faulty coil a… --- ## [Mud in the power window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mud-in-the-power-window/77469)
**Author:** [@bushwacker44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bushwacker44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mud-in-the-power-window/77469 "2013-02-19T03:05:29Z")
I let my son take the 07 nissan frontier out 4x4 off road driving. When I use 4x4 I try to not get stuck. When he uses it ,it involves splashing through deep mud holes and creating as much splash as possible. Now the pow… --- ## [Persistent Start-up issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-start-up-issues/77471)
**Author:** [@JohannSnow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohannSnow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-start-up-issues/77471 "2013-02-19T03:01:39Z")
Here is my Chronicle of Carnia. 99 4Runner V6, began having start up issues about three weeks ago. It would turn on, then die out in about 10-15 seconds, during the process audibly blowing the air filter in and out of … --- ## [2002 Toyota Avalon XLS Igntion switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-avalon-xls-igntion-switch/77472)
**Author:** [@Fumare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fumare)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-avalon-xls-igntion-switch/77472 "2013-02-19T02:54:58Z")
My car key turns all the way to the right and does not engage. I replaced the igntion switch and I still have the same problem. What could it be? --- ## [No More Mazda Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-mazda-miata/77185)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-mazda-miata/77185 "2013-02-18T23:54:21Z")
In 2015 or so, the Mazda Miata will be no more. Alfa Romeo and Mazda will collaborate on the next generation of Miata. Shall we call it an Alfa RoMiata? It could be a great new car, or a disappointment. I think it wi… --- ## [Price for subaru for parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-subaru-for-parts/77414)
**Author:** [@cmak7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmak7)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-subaru-for-parts/77414 "2013-02-18T23:09:19Z")
Have a 98 Subaru outback, ~200,000 miles, blew a timing belt pulley causing more damage than I can afford to fix. The shop has offered to buy it for parts but wants me to name a price. What is fair? 300-500 range? Th… --- ## [Tire pressure dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-dilemma/77458)
**Author:** [@amg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-dilemma/77458 "2013-02-18T22:19:53Z")
Greetings! I have tires of various different types and makes (had several emergency tire replacements on a weekend when mechanic was closed) and all the sidewalls have a different tire pressure. Alas, none of the press… --- ## [1974 Monte Carlo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-monte-carlo/77433)
**Author:** [@Bobbyt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobbyt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-monte-carlo/77433 "2013-02-18T22:05:26Z")
I have a beautiful ORIGINAL mint condition low low mileage 1974 monte Carlo won some shows also what is the worth if I sold --- ## [Diagnosis needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosis-needed/77453)
**Author:** [@Dargarbrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dargarbrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosis-needed/77453 "2013-02-18T22:04:12Z")
I have a 2004 Chevy Tahoe with 129,000 miles on it. The truck runs great. I want to keep it running because my wife drives a Nissan Cube. You don't want to be a full sized man in a sub-compact car that resembles a toa… --- ## [Tire /Wheel Sizes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-wheel-sizes/77437)
**Author:** [@MaryMM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryMM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-wheel-sizes/77437 "2013-02-18T21:37:46Z")
I have 4 almost new snow tires on rims that were for a Toyota corolla wagon that I no longer have. I have a Honda CRV now I would like to give them to a friend who has Honda Accord and needs to replace 2 of the tire… --- ## [Water collecting on top of 2000 ehco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-collecting-on-top-of-2000-ehco/77457)
**Author:** [@olsalt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olsalt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-collecting-on-top-of-2000-ehco/77457 "2013-02-18T21:30:48Z")
We have a 2000 Toyota Echo and am having a recurring problem, I hope you can help! I have had no luck with the dealership or other mechanic’s. We don’t drive it a whole lot maybe once or twice a week, we usually take my… --- ## [2008 Honda Accord V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-v6/77456)
**Author:** [@BillYouth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillYouth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-v6/77456 "2013-02-18T21:25:35Z")
Lately, when I put the car into Park, I often hear a short beeping noise....sometimes one tone, sometimes two. Nothing seems to be wrong with the transmission, and my mechanic has no idea what it is. Any wisdom out th… --- ## [Do i need to replace engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-engine/77448)
**Author:** [@dangbersen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dangbersen)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-engine/77448 "2013-02-18T17:39:16Z")
Hi everybody. I have a 2007 Toyota Rav4 4cyl 4WD. One month ago, during normal checkup the dealership told me to replace water pump but I did not do it since they said it is not urgent. Yesterday the car broke down on hi… --- ## [How much should it cost to replace a thermostat housing assembly on a 2004 Mazda6?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-it-cost-to-replace-a-thermostat-housing-assembly-on-a-2004-mazda6/77384)
**Author:** [@califdon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/califdon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-it-cost-to-replace-a-thermostat-housing-assembly-on-a-2004-mazda6/77384 "2013-02-18T11:57:34Z")
I think I'm being taken for a ride by the dealership. An engine warning light supposedly indicated that my cooling system was behaving erratically. Should that cost $88 in parts and $474 in labor??! This was discovered w… --- ## [2011 crown victoria or 2012 ford fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-crown-victoria-or-2012-ford-fiesta/77402)
**Author:** [@Boota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boota)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-crown-victoria-or-2012-ford-fiesta/77402 "2013-02-18T10:09:19Z")
My daughter in completing collage in the spring need to get her a new car, the 2 models are at both ends of the stick but the price of a 2011 crown Victoria with 30,000 miles is less than the price of a 2012 Ford Fiesta … --- ## [Porsche 912 Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-912-issue/77446)
**Author:** [@Jody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jody)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 8:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-912-issue/77446 "2013-02-18T08:12:21Z")
I have a 1967 Porsche 912. Today it was being a bit difficult getting fired up. Third time was the charm, but once in gear it had no power at all. The tachometer was around 3.5k in first before it even found the 10mph ne… --- ## [VW Jetta 94 Airbag Alarm Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-94-airbag-alarm-light/77426)
**Author:** [@Kimland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-94-airbag-alarm-light/77426 "2013-02-18T08:06:03Z")
This is not a question but an updated of a problem disussion that has been closed at: http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/comment/2905265/#Comment\_2905265 After I could not figure why I was having the alarm light I… --- ## [Car Running Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-running-hot/77449)
**Author:** [@PJSPJS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PJSPJS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-running-hot/77449 "2013-02-18T07:29:02Z")
I intend to bring our car to the shop, but before I do, I'm curious about what could be making an older car (a 1995 Chrysler Concorde) run "hot" or "high." I think the temperature gauge needle climbs too high, even thou… --- ## [Unable to take my car out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-take-my-car-out-of-park/77401)
**Author:** [@chevrolettruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chevrolettruck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-take-my-car-out-of-park/77401 "2013-02-18T06:50:13Z")
I can not get my car out of park. I must replace a fuse every time . 1998 subaru forester . 241,000 miles John Sivers --- ## [Rear Brake Adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brake-adjustment/77432)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brake-adjustment/77432 "2013-02-18T06:17:36Z")
05 Camry, 2.4L, 47K. Vehicle parking brake barely holds while in Drive. How is this adjusted? On my 91 Corolla, the brake adjusts itself by pulling up on the handle. The Camry does not have this feature so does this have… --- ## [Warped rotors on 2006 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors-on-2006-honda-accord/77447)
**Author:** [@BarryLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryLee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors-on-2006-honda-accord/77447 "2013-02-18T06:03:46Z")
A few months ago my mechanic replaced my front brake pads and my rotors. However, the rotors keep warping after a little driving. After the first or second occurrence, the mechanic suggested that I replace my calipers,… --- ## [Replacement part price difference](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-part-price-difference/77406)
**Author:** [@alliie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alliie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-part-price-difference/77406 "2013-02-18T05:45:42Z")
the hatch lifters--by any other name and there seem to be a few--on my 2002 elantra gt have died. checking with nearby retail joint--price reads $109/each plus 1-2 days delivery from warehouse. seemed to take even the pa… --- ## [Replace timing belt? 02 Forseter 423k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-timing-belt-02-forseter-423k-miles/77407)
**Author:** [@ecoan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ecoan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-timing-belt-02-forseter-423k-miles/77407 "2013-02-18T05:40:45Z")
The timing belt went on the 08 forester, It has 423,000 miles and take a quart of oil every 1500 miles. Will cost about 1,000. KBB said it was worth 2,500(appox) (with this fixed) Should I repair or give it up? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1859) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1861)