# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1863 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1864 --- ## [Selling my car to a pal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-car-to-a-pal/75326)
**Author:** [@silver\_ghost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silver_ghost)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-car-to-a-pal/75326 "2013-02-15T19:36:53Z")
so i got this hairbrained idea of trading my car for a bicycle temporarily, and i got just the best pals who love to support me and my cockeyed dreams. now to go about it in a fairly legit way is always the trickier bit.… --- ## [Unsolved Brake mystery with 1995 Ford E350 van, brake pedal goes to floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsolved-brake-mystery-with-1995-ford-e350-van-brake-pedal-goes-to-floor/77363)
**Author:** [@Krisv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krisv)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsolved-brake-mystery-with-1995-ford-e350-van-brake-pedal-goes-to-floor/77363 "2013-02-15T14:27:35Z")
After a recent front brake caliper replacement, the brakes work great except that when moderate pressure is continually applied to the brake pedal, the pedal goes all the way to the floor. While driving down the road, w… --- ## [Sporadic Skipping in 1987 Mitsubishi Montero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadic-skipping-in-1987-mitsubishi-montero/77352)
**Author:** [@Tonywm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonywm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporadic-skipping-in-1987-mitsubishi-montero/77352 "2013-02-15T11:17:43Z")
I own a 1987 Mitsubishi Montero 2-door, 4x4, vin # JA7FJ23F9HJO30272 with a 5 speed manual transmission. It's powered by a family 2.6 T2FFC3 engine with CID 1.55.987. My problem occurs quite sporadically, sometimes aft… --- ## [Water getting in front mats wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-getting-in-front-mats-wet/77367)
**Author:** [@hoyboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hoyboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-getting-in-front-mats-wet/77367 "2013-02-15T10:12:41Z")
I have a 2003 toyota tacoma p/u truck and when it rains water is getting and my floor mats are getting wet .Does anyone know how its getting in and how to fix? --- ## [97 Jeep Wrangler Overheats in Summer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-jeep-wrangler-overheats-in-summer/77354)
**Author:** [@Mahadevaiah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mahadevaiah)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 9:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-jeep-wrangler-overheats-in-summer/77354 "2013-02-15T09:01:47Z")
We have a 97 Jeep Wrangler that I have serviced regularly since I purchased new. It only has 97,000 mile since my wife and children drove it locally. During winter, the Jeep drives fine. As the weather warms up and es… --- ## [I need to replace my intake gaskets on my GM 3.1 engine. Can anyone help with a step-by-step?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-to-replace-my-intake-gaskets-on-my-gm-3-1-engine-can-anyone-help-with-a-step-by-step/77360)
**Author:** [@Ottomotive117](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ottomotive117)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 9:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-to-replace-my-intake-gaskets-on-my-gm-3-1-engine-can-anyone-help-with-a-step-by-step/77360 "2013-02-15T09:01:32Z")
Looking for a step-by-step for the intake gaskets on my 1994 Pontiac Grand Am GT with a 3.1L. Help would be much appreciated? --- ## [1996 chevy s-10 idler arm, ball joints, and shocks cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-s-10-idler-arm-ball-joints-and-shocks-cost/77355)
**Author:** [@lilredpickup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lilredpickup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-s-10-idler-arm-ball-joints-and-shocks-cost/77355 "2013-02-15T07:51:47Z")
1996 lil red pickup has 150k miles. it has been a bit bumpy for years, and was told to change shocks a few years back but just put it off. now it is squeaking like crazy. moved from CA to New Orleans and the potholes are… --- ## [1990 Camry won't run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-camry-wont-run/77293)
**Author:** [@kelley1954](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kelley1954)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-camry-wont-run/77293 "2013-02-15T06:05:46Z")
I am working on my son's 1990 Camry (145,000 mi) and I'm completely stumped. It all started when my daughter-in-law called to say that she was stranded. I towed the car to may house and started trying to figure out why i… --- ## [Taxing your mileage instead of taxing gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taxing-your-mileage-instead-of-taxing-gas/76520)
**Author:** [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taxing-your-mileage-instead-of-taxing-gas/76520 "2013-02-15T05:46:12Z")
With cars getting better fuel mileage, and all electrics cars using no gas means less tax revenue. As a result some states are kicking around the idea of taxing mileage. Thoughts and opinions, here is the story ht… --- ## [Rear diff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-diff/77356)
**Author:** [@lucifers\_dad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucifers_dad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-diff/77356 "2013-02-15T04:12:11Z")
Hi I have a 2000 reg Honda CRV and when the car has been run a few miles there's a grinding noise from the rear of the car, especially when de-accelerating it sound like the axle. any thoughts please --- ## [Hyundai catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-catalytic-converter/77359)
**Author:** [@JudithK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudithK)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-catalytic-converter/77359 "2013-02-15T01:56:09Z")
121,000 miles passed emissions but needs new California converter. Just retired, don't drive that much don't want to get new car. Considering having exhaust shop put on aftermarket converter. Will it damage car to driv… --- ## [02 Dodge Grand Caravan Trans Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-dodge-grand-caravan-trans-trouble/77193)
**Author:** [@Jarrod-H](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jarrod-H)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-dodge-grand-caravan-trans-trouble/77193 "2013-02-15T01:48:20Z")
I have an 02 DGC with 187K miles. 3.8L There has never been any work done on engine or trans. We do regular oil changes and I just had a complete scheduled maintenance overhaul done about a year ago, including the trans.… --- ## [How do I replace the rack and pinion in my 2005 Dodge Caravan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-replace-the-rack-and-pinion-in-my-2005-dodge-caravan/77361)
**Author:** [@Ottomotive117](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ottomotive117)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-replace-the-rack-and-pinion-in-my-2005-dodge-caravan/77361 "2013-02-15T00:51:22Z")
Anyone done this before that could provide me with a step by step. Id much rather do it myself. --- ## [Chevy EL Camnio - Which year model is best made?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-el-camnio-which-year-model-is-best-made/76948)
**Author:** [@Ldog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ldog)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-el-camnio-which-year-model-is-best-made/76948 "2013-02-15T00:09:32Z")
Hello, I am looking to sell my current car (Lexus IS 250 2007) and fufill my life long dream of owning an El Camino. I don't exactly know where to start with making sure I select a good year and how to tell if it has be… --- ## [Is this highly unusal? Please help, I'm a girl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-highly-unusal-please-help-im-a-girl/77358)
**Author:** [@lukejojo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukejojo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-highly-unusal-please-help-im-a-girl/77358 "2013-02-14T23:59:52Z")
Ok - Came out of my office the other night to two flat front tires. I'm like who did I piss off...after much soul searching I called a friends husband (not bad) turns out both springs snapped off the front struts and to… --- ## [Parking brake adjustment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-adjustment/77312)
**Author:** [@kennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennedy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-adjustment/77312 "2013-02-14T23:02:11Z")
I've done many brake jobs over the years, but this weekend I had a problem I've never encountered. Tried to do the rear disc brakes on a 98 accord. Put everything together and the wheel wont turn. I turned the piston in … --- ## [Loud sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-sound/77350)
**Author:** [@jamessss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamessss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-sound/77350 "2013-02-14T22:35:01Z")
i have a 2000 honda accord. i have it for a long time and then few months ago i just notice that everytime my car reaches 40 km/hr onwards, my car is producing a loud sound even i put it in neutral sound will never gone… --- ## [2009 matrix gas cap area problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-matrix-gas-cap-area-problem/77316)
**Author:** [@scannady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scannady)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-matrix-gas-cap-area-problem/77316 "2013-02-14T20:55:57Z")
check engine light came on. Had the code checked and its the code that comes on whhen you dont tighten your cap. Checked fuel cap and the person who was helping noticed that the little spring loaded door that is usually … --- ## [Product safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/product-safety/77353)
**Author:** [@grey\_ghost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grey_ghost)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/product-safety/77353 "2013-02-14T20:28:12Z")
I have been told by many drivers that the Armor-All vinyl cleaner/protector product causes cracling,fadeing, and overall damanage to the dashboard, door panels etc. I also have been showed some dashboards which was real… --- ## [Timing belt longevity and transmission question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-longevity-and-transmission-question/77304)
**Author:** [@kenberthiaume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenberthiaume)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-longevity-and-transmission-question/77304 "2013-02-14T20:21:57Z")
I have a 95 corolla. Changed the timing belt in 2005 w/ 155K miles on it. Changed the water pump and the tensioners etc. Now it has 245K miles on it. Thinking about having a belt changed. But I don't want to throw … --- ## [State Gas Quality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-gas-quality/77342)
**Author:** [@Mark\_In\_the\_Shoug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_In_the_Shoug)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-gas-quality/77342 "2013-02-14T16:03:39Z")
Any chance that there's enough difference in gas quality from state to state to effect error codes? I've got error lights on in my car, and the codes, according to the shop, say I need a new catalytic converter. I live o… --- ## ['97 Suburban 6.5 turbo diesel dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-suburban-6-5-turbo-diesel-dies/77340)
**Author:** [@Carol\_Joy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carol_Joy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-suburban-6-5-turbo-diesel-dies/77340 "2013-02-14T10:28:27Z")
When this first started, it happened only every two or three weeks. It just dies while driving. No warning. No bucking or coughing. Always when it's warmed up. It will not start again. Then, 10 minutes later, it st… --- ## [Volvo s90 press gas pedal to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s90-press-gas-pedal-to-start/76980)
**Author:** [@vabi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vabi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s90-press-gas-pedal-to-start/76980 "2013-02-14T09:36:29Z")
Dear members, I bought a car aware of its starting problem. As I have to get it repaired I will need some insight into the problem The car starts if I press the gas pedal slightly. It falters a little and idles a lit… --- ## [Clueless female hates her car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clueless-female-hates-her-car/77315)
**Author:** [@Nutterbutter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nutterbutter)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 8:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clueless-female-hates-her-car/77315 "2013-02-14T08:38:27Z")
Hi. I have 2000 GMC Jimmy. Not that it matters. I'm as of today selling it. It just came home from the shop for cooling system issues, which were resolved. We loaded up the family in it, drove to the nearest gas station … --- ## [Control arm bushings... is it normal to fail after 5 years ? 2008 Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushings-is-it-normal-to-fail-after-5-years-2008-honda-pilot/77345)
**Author:** [@Yo\_Murph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yo_Murph)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushings-is-it-normal-to-fail-after-5-years-2008-honda-pilot/77345 "2013-02-14T08:34:38Z")
have a 2008 Honda Pilot less than 80,000 miles on it. was just told by the dealer the control arm bushings need to be replaced they put it on the lift for me and I saw what looks to be dry rot on the bushings. I am th… --- ## [New Brakes Squeak, Mechanic Doesn't Know Why](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-squeak-mechanic-doesnt-know-why/77296)
**Author:** [@sassyCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sassyCar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-squeak-mechanic-doesnt-know-why/77296 "2013-02-14T06:16:54Z")
We have a 2005 Toyota Corolla whose brakes have been a problem since we bought the car four years ago. Every time our mechanic changes the brakes they squeak. They do not squeak for the entire time you hold the brakes, n… --- ## [2004 F350 Master switch on the driver's side door panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f350-master-switch-on-the-drivers-side-door-panel/77331)
**Author:** [@Cowboy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cowboy1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f350-master-switch-on-the-drivers-side-door-panel/77331 "2013-02-14T06:09:06Z")
Had to replace the drivers side door after a oak tree got in the way. I bought a door shell and hinges and the guys replaced the door and all the panel. When I got in it I noticed the electrical switches were not worki… --- ## [Live across the street from beach want to get a prius, is it ok for car battery etc to be so close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-across-the-street-from-beach-want-to-get-a-prius-is-it-ok-for-car-battery-etc-to-be-so-close/77309)
**Author:** [@shrimp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shrimp)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-across-the-street-from-beach-want-to-get-a-prius-is-it-ok-for-car-battery-etc-to-be-so-close/77309 "2013-02-14T05:40:52Z")
I live right across the street from the beach. I have to rinse my windshield every morning just to see. I want a hybred, will the ocean air wreck the battery etc? --- ## [Help!?!?!?!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/77326)
**Author:** [@sintedrage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sintedrage)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/77326 "2013-02-14T05:31:02Z")
Ok i had to slam on my brakes to not rear end someone who slammed on their brakes to not rear end someone else. Since then my Antilock brake light and Low traction light come on after driving about 2 or three miles. Also… --- ## [Replacing front brake calipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-front-brake-calipers/77319)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-front-brake-calipers/77319 "2013-02-14T05:05:33Z")
I have a question...I am needing to have the calipers on my '97 Toyota Camry replaced due to rust, and one of the calipers is worn out so that the pistons aren't retracting after depressing the brake causing the wheel to… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1862) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1864)