# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1862 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1863 --- ## [Total engine hours has reset to zero - twice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-engine-hours-has-reset-to-zero-twice/77413)
**Author:** [@Wilma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wilma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-engine-hours-has-reset-to-zero-twice/77413 "2013-02-17T01:38:58Z")
I bought my 2005 Chevy Tahoe used in December 2010, with about 2200 engine hours and 54,000 miles. It's been a great car - I love it! In January 2012, when the engine had about 3000 hours, it reset to zero! I went to a d… --- ## [Code PO 171](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-po-171/77400)
**Author:** [@Chey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-po-171/77400 "2013-02-17T01:38:40Z")
My 2006 chevy trailblazer is popping a code PO 171. i recently replaced the idle control sensor housing unit and after that is when this code appeared. i have replaced both O2 sensors and the air filter. Thinking that th… --- ## [Overheating Mazda3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-mazda3/77069)
**Author:** [@YULitle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YULitle)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-mazda3/77069 "2013-02-17T01:30:27Z")
Last weekend we noticed that the engine temp was spiking. I still does. Sometimes it's a matter of just 8 blocks of driving before it's up, during which the heater doesn't want to blow hot air. Or, it will have a normal … --- ## [Long Term Cost Analysis of New versus Used](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-cost-analysis-of-new-versus-used/77288)
**Author:** [@jimdickersn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimdickersn)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-cost-analysis-of-new-versus-used/77288 "2013-02-17T01:01:13Z")
Hi, I am a 20 year old who has the fortune of having enough money on hand to buy any car I want with cash. My question, because I cannot ascertain a clear answer, is whether it is more cost efficient over a ten to fiftee… --- ## [Steering;studebaker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-studebaker/77409)
**Author:** [@alpine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alpine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-studebaker/77409 "2013-02-17T00:23:59Z")
took 1963 GTHawk in for frontend alignmentand check and check tightness of all suspension tightness;now powersteering does not work. no problems before. --- ## [Jiffy lube screw up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jiffy-lube-screw-up/77410)
**Author:** [@69Stang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/69Stang)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jiffy-lube-screw-up/77410 "2013-02-17T00:08:39Z")
My wife and took our Durango to a jiffy Lube for a basic oil change. When they were finished they took us out to our car and showed us that all the caps where tight and checked the oil level. There was no oil on the dip… --- ## [Subaru Outback-Older Models](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-older-models/77399)
**Author:** [@PartyofFIVE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PartyofFIVE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-older-models/77399 "2013-02-16T21:34:46Z")
I am in search of an older Subaru Outback. I have to replace a vehicle that was in an accident recently, so this has to happen rather quickly. I chose this car because of the high ratings from other drivers. Here are … --- ## [Forensic Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forensic-mechanic/76073)
**Author:** [@klondike77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klondike77)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forensic-mechanic/76073 "2013-02-16T20:52:04Z")
2003 Honda CR-V A/T with about 130K miles - My son was driving the car after having a new starter replaced at a repair shop in the Plymouth, MA area, when after about 2 miles, while attempting to stop, the car accelerate… --- ## [2002 Mazda MPV new radiator/then evap...now fan noise all the time freaking me out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-mpv-new-radiator-then-evap-now-fan-noise-all-the-time-freaking-me-out/77397)
**Author:** [@shrimp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shrimp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-mpv-new-radiator-then-evap-now-fan-noise-all-the-time-freaking-me-out/77397 "2013-02-16T20:33:26Z")
I had the radiator replaced 2 mos ago. Then a week later, check engine light declaring that evap needed replacement. Done. NOw the van's fan never stops working. Sometimes I stop for just a minute and leave the engine ru… --- ## ['98 Honda Accord- Grinding noise from main drive belt after hitting a pot hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-accord-grinding-noise-from-main-drive-belt-after-hitting-a-pot-hole/77396)
**Author:** [@upchuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/upchuck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-accord-grinding-noise-from-main-drive-belt-after-hitting-a-pot-hole/77396 "2013-02-16T20:13:19Z")
My twin sons recently got a "hand me down" '98 Accord from their uncle. It has approximately 250K miles on it. One of my sons recently hit a pot hole in the car and immediately noticed a grinding sound coming from the en… --- ## [Sunday Newspaper Column: Feb 10 2013- mysterious noise from 2009 Toyota- while parked in the garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunday-newspaper-column-feb-10-2013-mysterious-noise-from-2009-toyota-while-parked-in-the-garage/77341)
**Author:** [@Hatton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hatton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sunday-newspaper-column-feb-10-2013-mysterious-noise-from-2009-toyota-while-parked-in-the-garage/77341 "2013-02-16T19:29:10Z")
Good Afternoon: After reading your answer to the woman with a 2009 Toyota that's making a strange noise while parked in the garage - potentially being an emissions control problem- Id like to contribute my own thoughts… --- ## [Cars engine light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-engine-light-is-on/77387)
**Author:** [@Courtneyoliver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Courtneyoliver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-engine-light-is-on/77387 "2013-02-16T17:54:39Z")
I have a 2001 malibu , my cars engine light has been for about a week. This is the second time it has happened. lately I have been having trouble starting my car. Does this have anything to do with my car , or because of… --- ## [Bent Yukon frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-yukon-frame/77366)
**Author:** [@vermontster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vermontster)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-yukon-frame/77366 "2013-02-16T17:33:21Z")
Hi, A parking garage backed my 2012 Yukon XL into a cement wall. The trailer hitch is pushed back from its original position at least 3-4 inches. I took it to a dealership today and they said the frame is bent, but they… --- ## [Start-up troubleshooting help needed for Dodge VAN RAM 2500 1996](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-up-troubleshooting-help-needed-for-dodge-van-ram-2500-1996/77376)
**Author:** [@Mpoint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mpoint)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-up-troubleshooting-help-needed-for-dodge-van-ram-2500-1996/77376 "2013-02-16T17:31:23Z")
I check the battery and recharged it full overnight using 1A charger. Next morning the battery showed 14.09V. Connection was checked & cleaned and a voltage drop test was done. on the first turn of the ignition key the … --- ## [Old toyota: are cap, rotor, spark plug wires, o2 sensors maintenance items?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-toyota-are-cap-rotor-spark-plug-wires-o2-sensors-maintenance-items/77385)
**Author:** [@kenberthiaume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenberthiaume)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-toyota-are-cap-rotor-spark-plug-wires-o2-sensors-maintenance-items/77385 "2013-02-16T11:49:09Z")
I've never replaced those and I have about 250K miles on a 18 year old car. I do replace spark plugs every so often. I've heard that if the o2 sensor goes it can screw up the catalytic converter very quickly. If th… --- ## [$6000 repair on 2006 Toyota Sienna AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6000-repair-on-2006-toyota-sienna-awd/77364)
**Author:** [@donnab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donnab)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6000-repair-on-2006-toyota-sienna-awd/77364 "2013-02-16T10:44:49Z")
Check engine light and a few others came on so my husband took it to the dealer who told him two and probably three catalytic converters needed replacing. Cost $6000 in parts, not including labor. The car has 142,000 mil… --- ## [Transmission fluid change on a "No Dipstick" vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-on-a-no-dipstick-vehicle/77370)
**Author:** [@ebko87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebko87)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-on-a-no-dipstick-vehicle/77370 "2013-02-16T10:40:47Z")
2009 Ford Explorer - 6cyl - 4L - auto trans - 35K miles. I'd like to change the automatic transmission fluid, but as some may already know, there is no dipstick on these vehicles. I have one of those hand pumps which w… --- ## [Head Gasket Leak on MBZ 560SL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-leak-on-mbz-560sl/77373)
**Author:** [@Sadietoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sadietoo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 8:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-leak-on-mbz-560sl/77373 "2013-02-16T08:16:36Z")
Our mechanic just told me that I have a head gasket leak on my 1988 Mercedes Benz. The car has 108,000 miles on it. I don't remember if I have ever had this problem before. Is this serious? Should I get it fixed right… --- ## [2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic - Car Jolting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-cherokee-classic-car-jolting/77348)
**Author:** [@swholden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swholden)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-cherokee-classic-car-jolting/77348 "2013-02-16T07:17:39Z")
First...LOVE THE SHOW!! I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic with 214,000 miles on it. Ok......this hasn't happen too often, but scares the CRAP outta me when it does. The other day, it happened twice. Traveling on the hi… --- ## [Is it the starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-starter/77369)
**Author:** [@the\_yeti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_yeti)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-starter/77369 "2013-02-16T06:06:25Z")
i have a 1997 audi a4 quattro 2.8 v6 when i start my car i get nothing,the lights all work outside and inside on the dash.it does not click or anything.the battery is not that old i can jump start it and it will run fine… --- ## [2 problems in 1 week. Help. I'm a girl too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-problems-in-1-week-help-im-a-girl-too/77365)
**Author:** [@Dearnina84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dearnina84)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-problems-in-1-week-help-im-a-girl-too/77365 "2013-02-16T05:58:18Z")
Hi. On Sunday my 2007 Toyota rav 4 limited with 4 wheel drive stalled on me. Turns out it was the alternator. Every time the battery was given power it worked but stopped as soon as the cables came off. Replaced it with… --- ## [Frustrating to fill gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrating-to-fill-gas-tank/75749)
**Author:** [@pwarrenphoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pwarrenphoto)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrating-to-fill-gas-tank/75749 "2013-02-16T05:26:50Z")
I have a 1999 Ford Taurus with about 150k miles When filling with gas, I can only pump in one, maybe two gallons before the lever clicks. I then need to pull out the nozzle and let the tank sit for 4-6 seconds before … --- ## [97 Nissan Truck clutch noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-truck-clutch-noise/77381)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-nissan-truck-clutch-noise/77381 "2013-02-16T05:22:39Z")
For a little wile now, I have had a growling noise when I depress the clutch pedal with the engine running. It mostly does it when the truck is cold and goes away after a few uses but was getting worse and taking longer… --- ## [Mechanic bills charges for using websites](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-bills-charges-for-using-websites/77380)
**Author:** [@agd202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agd202)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-bills-charges-for-using-websites/77380 "2013-02-16T05:15:04Z")
My old car had an ABS issue. It turned out to be a faulty relay -- but, according to my mechanic, this was difficult to diagnose. On my bill he had separate charges for using alldata.com, identifix, and an electrocardi… --- ## [2004 Intrepid yeah or nay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-intrepid-yeah-or-nay/77372)
**Author:** [@Proac\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Proac_fan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-intrepid-yeah-or-nay/77372 "2013-02-16T05:10:36Z")
Looking at buying a 2004 Dodge Intrepid SXT with the 3.5L H.O V6. Car has roughly 130,000 miles on it and appears to be in nice overall condition. I know all the horror stories about oil sludge on the infamous 2.7L intre… --- ## [OIL change frequency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-frequency/77368)
**Author:** [@TerryJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryJ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-frequency/77368 "2013-02-16T02:48:20Z")
I own a sweet 2008 Corvette with 31,000 miles. I have only use Mobil 1 synthetic oil. Every spring, after the winter hibernation, I change the oil despite having only 5,000 to 6,000 miles between oil chan… --- ## [2006 Buick Terraza Rear wiper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-terraza-rear-wiper/77374)
**Author:** [@ianripken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ianripken)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-terraza-rear-wiper/77374 "2013-02-16T01:35:04Z")
I recently purchased this Buick so my wife and kids would quit trashing my beloved Forester. Mechanically she checked out, except... the rear wiper & washer pump. Who remembers to test the rear wiper?! Anyway, I haven't … --- ## [Rotary engine seals and ethanol in fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotary-engine-seals-and-ethanol-in-fuel/77282)
**Author:** [@heavy\_water](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heavy_water)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotary-engine-seals-and-ethanol-in-fuel/77282 "2013-02-15T23:22:05Z")
I have a 2005 mazda rx8 with a little over 30K miles. I learned of the engine flooding problem early the hard way, a.k.a, you don't run the engine for short periods of time when it's cold. you must let it warm up or yo… --- ## [Should I get rid of my car or repair it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-rid-of-my-car-or-repair-it/77324)
**Author:** [@Pittipat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pittipat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-rid-of-my-car-or-repair-it/77324 "2013-02-15T23:05:06Z")
My car is a 2001 Ford Windstar. Almost every time I take my car to the garage it cost me $700 + dollars. I was told I needed a tuneup, the coil was leaking, and a few other things yesterday. A few months ago it was $150… --- ## [Power steering bubbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-bubbles/77375)
**Author:** [@TahoeFrank421](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TahoeFrank421)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-bubbles/77375 "2013-02-15T22:31:19Z")
hi all, I am baffled by this problem I'm having with my '97 jeep wrangler. It's had a bad power steering leak the past few months, and about two weeks ago the leak got so bad it started smoking. Smoking so bad to the poi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1861) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1863)