# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1864 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1865 --- ## [Volvo-starts hard after fill-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-starts-hard-after-fill-up/77276)
**Author:** [@Skua](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skua)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-starts-hard-after-fill-up/77276 "2013-02-14T04:58:20Z")
Have 2000 V70 station wagon, non turbo. After filling it with gas it start only after pumping the gas pedal repeatedly. Than runs rough for 30seconds or so. Than runs great till the next fill up. Removing the gas cap doe… --- ## [98 Civic stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-stalling/76093)
**Author:** [@Meany888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meany888)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-stalling/76093 "2013-02-14T04:25:13Z")
Greetings all! I am in desperate need of some advice. I have a manual 98 civic with 120k miles on it that has recently developed an annoying habit of stalling. The car started fine the other morning so I backed it into t… --- ## [Suburau Legacy 2001 dies as I drove up a hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburau-legacy-2001-dies-as-i-drove-up-a-hill/77347)
**Author:** [@334KID](https://community.cartalk.com/u/334KID)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburau-legacy-2001-dies-as-i-drove-up-a-hill/77347 "2013-02-14T04:20:40Z")
I rounded a corner to drive up a short hill and the car just dies. I use the emergency brake and carefully roll backwards to a flat area - luckily no one is behind me. The car starts right up again like nothing happene… --- ## [97 Toyota Tercel temperature gauge always up, heater blows cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-toyota-tercel-temperature-gauge-always-up-heater-blows-cold/77337)
**Author:** [@SlowModemJohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SlowModemJohn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-toyota-tercel-temperature-gauge-always-up-heater-blows-cold/77337 "2013-02-14T03:44:19Z")
I just bought a 1997 Toyota Tercel 5-speed stick, with 175,000 miles, and the temperature gauge moves from its lowest possible position to its highest possible position when the key is turned on, although the engine does… --- ## [Toyota timing belts/chains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-timing-belts-chains/77343)
**Author:** [@MrEd9486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrEd9486)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-timing-belts-chains/77343 "2013-02-14T03:30:53Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE, ca. 90,000 miles and still runs great. Does it have a timing belt or chain? and when does it have to be replaced? Thanks --- ## [Cold Air Intake, does it increase or decrease mpg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-intake-does-it-increase-or-decrease-mpg/77308)
**Author:** [@pinedalepaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pinedalepaul)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-intake-does-it-increase-or-decrease-mpg/77308 "2013-02-14T03:24:51Z")
Does installing a Cold Air Intake increase or decrease gas mileage? I've heard answers both ways.. I have a 2010 Toyota Tundra 5.7 --- ## [Speed sensor on 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-sensor-on-1997-subaru-impreza-outback-sport/77339)
**Author:** [@slowpoke\_rody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slowpoke_rody)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-sensor-on-1997-subaru-impreza-outback-sport/77339 "2013-02-14T02:04:21Z")
So my speedometer and odometer have stopped working on my subaru......I cannot find where the speed sensor is and I was wondering if this was something I could replace? I've changed an alternator before and feel comfort… --- ## [Volvo S40 Air bag (SRS) light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-air-bag-srs-light/77335)
**Author:** [@Hmarrero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hmarrero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-air-bag-srs-light/77335 "2013-02-14T01:14:56Z")
Hi, The Air bag (SRS) light came out on my Volvo S40 2005 (74.000 mile) The people at the dealer want to replace the Air bag module for $1200 they told me that they cannot read the message because the computer doesn't … --- ## [How does OnStar stop a stolen vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-onstar-stop-a-stolen-vehicle/77325)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-onstar-stop-a-stolen-vehicle/77325 "2013-02-13T23:41:13Z")
Does it limit fuel flow to 2 mph so one can get off a railroad crossing or to the side of an Interstate? Does it warn that the vehicle will stop in 30 seconds or something? Thank you. --- ## [2005 Lincoln Towncar fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-towncar-fuel-gauge/77321)
**Author:** [@arrowhunter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arrowhunter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-towncar-fuel-gauge/77321 "2013-02-13T23:34:12Z")
Trouble with the fuel gauge showing full all the time - only goes down 1/8th at most. Repair shop said it would cost $2300 in Las Vegas, NV. They said would have to pull dash to find the trouble. Any ideas? Thanks. --- ## [Chirping noise from car when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise-from-car-when-turning/77336)
**Author:** [@jlees](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlees)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise-from-car-when-turning/77336 "2013-02-13T22:49:31Z")
Hi. I have a subaru impreza 2006 with about 100K miles on it and it makes a chirping noise--which i think might not be coming from the engine or the belts because i had the belts, transmission and stuff all replaced ab… --- ## [Rotor thickness specs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-thickness-specs/77334)
**Author:** [@Sieber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sieber)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-thickness-specs/77334 "2013-02-13T22:29:31Z")
I was recently in an argument with a customer about this and was hoping for a little clarification. My understanding is that it is prohibited by law(according to my brake spec book) to machine a rotor under manufacture… --- ## [Did I get a good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-get-a-good-deal/77317)
**Author:** [@Personage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personage)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-get-a-good-deal/77317 "2013-02-13T21:27:52Z")
Paid $4200 + TTL for this super clean 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD with 202K at the time and fairly new Michelin LTX tires and a Tow package. It had a Timing Belt change sticker at 92K with a really clean engine compart… --- ## [A Transmission Rebuild as a Measure of Preventative Maintenance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-transmission-rebuild-as-a-measure-of-preventative-maintenance/77323)
**Author:** [@Hunt\_for\_Red\_October](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hunt_for_Red_October)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-transmission-rebuild-as-a-measure-of-preventative-maintenance/77323 "2013-02-13T20:38:27Z")
Hello people of cartalk.com, I am the owner of a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee with nearly 230.000 miles on the clock. The car has always been great to me and I have over the years never skimped on maintenance or quality part… --- ## [Loose clutch? Cold weather?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-clutch-cold-weather/76289)
**Author:** [@Dcarter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dcarter)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-clutch-cold-weather/76289 "2013-02-13T18:44:37Z")
Hi, I have a 1999 Chevy s10 truck 2.2L with 202k miles on it. I have a real difficult time getting my car into gear, and mainly first and second. I my clutch pedal has to be pumped for 4 minutes before it will diseng… --- ## [Diluted Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diluted-coolant/77297)
**Author:** [@Alina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alina)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diluted-coolant/77297 "2013-02-13T18:04:51Z")
I took my car to get serviced at the dealership because it is still under warranty. It has 34,645 miles. While I'm waiting for my car, the service manager came out and told me that my coolant was "corrupted", that I nee… --- ## [4 windows down in snow-A really dumb Acura/Honda Idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-windows-down-in-snow-a-really-dumb-acura-honda-idea/77292)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 10:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-windows-down-in-snow-a-really-dumb-acura-honda-idea/77292 "2013-02-13T10:16:33Z")
I had to replace a part in my garage door opener so I moved my 2012 Acura outside, locked it up, and put the remote in my pocket. Four hours later, I went to put it in and all four windows were down and the sun roof ope… --- ## [Oil change by mileage or time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-by-mileage-or-time/77251)
**Author:** [@PLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PLC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-by-mileage-or-time/77251 "2013-02-13T09:55:38Z")
I drive less than 6,000 miles per year. Should I still get an oil change every 6 months or wait until I reach the car manufacturer's recommended mileage? --- ## [My vehicle is turning itself on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-vehicle-is-turning-itself-on-and-off/75827)
**Author:** [@elliottdm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elliottdm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-vehicle-is-turning-itself-on-and-off/75827 "2013-02-13T09:41:33Z")
Last night my 2007 Toyota 4Runner started up on its own. The vehicle had been completely turned off, the keys were not in the ignition, and it doesn't even have a remote start. After a little while, the vehicle then turn… --- ## [Long suffering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-suffering/77153)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-suffering/77153 "2013-02-13T06:12:00Z")
My Daughter put my wifes 2000 Honda Accord in the ditch yesterday,the right fender is crunched the alloy wheel busted and both airbags deployed, is it totaled? it has 200K on it and was in fair condition(ran great)-Kevi… --- ## [Dripping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dripping/77328)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dripping/77328 "2013-02-13T06:04:31Z")
if after you shutdown a engine.and a fuel injector is leaking.is there any sign to look for.that can pin point this problem. --- ## [Car will not start every two weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start-every-two-weeks/77322)
**Author:** [@PatTope](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatTope)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start-every-two-weeks/77322 "2013-02-13T05:39:13Z")
My 1995 Toyota Camry will not start, the engine turns but does not engage. I have had the fuel pump, fuel filter, and a relay switch replaced. After each repair the car runs for twp weeks and then will not start. I ha… --- ## [Car Talk Song: '57 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-song-57-chevy-3-4-ton-pickup-truck/77327)
**Author:** [@The\_PIG\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The_PIG_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-song-57-chevy-3-4-ton-pickup-truck/77327 "2013-02-13T05:30:38Z")
A few years ago, there was a song played on Car Talk that I am trying to find. The song search resulted in no results. The song was a play one words, as started singing about are nice 1957 Chevy...then the humor kicks in… --- ## [1995 Mazda Protege 1.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-protege-1-5/77294)
**Author:** [@Kaylabayla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaylabayla)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-protege-1-5/77294 "2013-02-13T05:21:03Z")
My car will not start sometimes. It is not all the time but I just wanted to know anything that it could be causing the problem. I cleaned the throttle body. that is all i have done to the car so far. --- ## [2003 bmw 325ci convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-325ci-convertible/77279)
**Author:** [@momoney54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momoney54)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-325ci-convertible/77279 "2013-02-13T04:42:04Z")
I put the top down on my BMW and now it won't go back up. Is there a way to manually put it back up? How do I unlock the compartment holding the top in? --- ## [98 Civic EX 2 door: CEL with codes P0700 & P0715 - and D4 light blinking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-ex-2-door-cel-with-codes-p0700-p0715-and-d4-light-blinking/77180)
**Author:** [@txaggie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/txaggie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-ex-2-door-cel-with-codes-p0700-p0715-and-d4-light-blinking/77180 "2013-02-13T03:23:17Z")
Howdy Automobile Experts, My wife's(who is in school out of state) 1998 Civic EX 2 door coupe with 127.7k miles has been showing the Check Engine light for a week now - had her get it checked at a local Meineke and t… --- ## [Car dies while running!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-while-running/77305)
**Author:** [@nikki87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikki87)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-while-running/77305 "2013-02-12T22:59:34Z")
Hello, I have a problem with my 1998 Acura 3.2 TL which has had no problems until now (226k miles). It dies while it's running, happened about 4 times now. I was sitting in an intersection this morning after driving abou… --- ## [Four wheel Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-wheel-drive/77320)
**Author:** [@LouA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-wheel-drive/77320 "2013-02-12T21:35:48Z")
I own a 2006 Ford Explorer. It has Auto 4X4, High 4X4, and Low 4X4. Does it have a center differential? I understand the difference between high and low 4X4. But how does the Auto 4X4 operate? LouA --- ## [Air Blower Vents in 2010 Lancer Don't Open or Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-blower-vents-in-2010-lancer-dont-open-or-change/77205)
**Author:** [@James\_A\_Young](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_A_Young)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-blower-vents-in-2010-lancer-dont-open-or-change/77205 "2013-02-12T21:31:50Z")
Hi, I have a 2010 Lancer (standard) and the air vents don't open or turn depending on the position of the air controller dial. I have to turn the air to defrost, back to front, back to defrost...several times for the … --- ## [Need a second opinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-second-opinion/77318)
**Author:** [@cbogie92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbogie92)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-second-opinion/77318 "2013-02-12T20:56:25Z")
I have a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. I had the oil changed at a local store two weeks ago. A couple of hours after I left my ABS brake light went on with my no traction light and check tire pressure. When I got home the lig… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1863) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1865)