# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1865 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1866 --- ## [Fuel injector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector/77298)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector/77298 "2013-02-12T17:58:57Z")
is there a way to check fuel injector to make sure they are working. --- ## [Identify a smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identify-a-smell/77306)
**Author:** [@Winchestergirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Winchestergirl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identify-a-smell/77306 "2013-02-12T16:29:49Z")
Noticed a smell like rubber burning about 40 minutes into driving my car today. When I turned off the heater it went away. Any ideas what this may be? Possibly the last legs of my heater melting away? --- ## [To Keep or Not to Keep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-keep-or-not-to-keep/77242)
**Author:** [@ByCracky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByCracky)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-keep-or-not-to-keep/77242 "2013-02-12T15:44:29Z")
Help! I have a '97 Honda Civic with 168,000 miles on it and more than its share of dings and dents. (Taught my kid to drive years ago and it's a manual--'nuf said.) The check engine light's been on since last August. … --- ## [Power steering leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak/77310)
**Author:** [@careyharlean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/careyharlean)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-leak/77310 "2013-02-12T13:42:35Z")
What is the going rate to replace a power steering pump...labor, parts, et all? It's for a 1998 Honda Accord. It has a leak. I live in Los Angeles. --- ## [Compatible Parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compatible-parts/77314)
**Author:** [@godfather](https://community.cartalk.com/u/godfather)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compatible-parts/77314 "2013-02-12T11:26:23Z")
Okay Gentlemen, I'm trying all different avenues for my Mercury. I believe that a Power Brake Booster for a '63' Galaxie will work for my '64' Mercury Montclair. Hard to get the info I need on the internet, cause I'm not… --- ## [Corrosion in my cooling system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corrosion-in-my-cooling-system/77287)
**Author:** [@gtaylor67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gtaylor67)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corrosion-in-my-cooling-system/77287 "2013-02-12T11:05:44Z")
I have a 2003 Chevy Impala with the 3.4L engine and I can't seem to get rid of yuck in the cooling system. I have flushed the system several times and then added fresh coolant, and each time I do the cooling system is br… --- ## [Poor gas mileage on 2009 Chrysler Town and Country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-2009-chrysler-town-and-country/77285)
**Author:** [@CindyLewWho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindyLewWho)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 10:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-gas-mileage-on-2009-chrysler-town-and-country/77285 "2013-02-12T10:56:15Z")
Last May I purchased a 2009 Chrysler T&C from a used car dealership. We needed a vehicle with more seating. We got one with loads of storage space and power features, which we were pleased about. We thought we did our… --- ## [New Oil leaking after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-oil-leaking-after-repair/77313)
**Author:** [@Personage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personage)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-oil-leaking-after-repair/77313 "2013-02-12T10:23:40Z")
2002 Toyota 4Runner 3.4 SR5 2WD with 203800K First Timing belt at 92K Well taken care of with dealer servicing. Had private mechanic do Timing Belt (Gates), water pump (import direct), (Fel-Pro) valve cover gaskets,… --- ## [Power steering rack and pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-rack-and-pump/77307)
**Author:** [@Winchestergirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Winchestergirl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-rack-and-pump/77307 "2013-02-12T06:01:58Z")
Can anyone venture a guess on how much (labor/parts) it will cost to replace a power steering rack and pump on a 04 Toyota Sienna. The car has 108,000 miles on it and all of sudden things are falling apart. I brought it … --- ## [2011 Mini Cooper--engine hesitates when I slow down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mini-cooper-engine-hesitates-when-i-slow-down/77311)
**Author:** [@Lizzie\_N](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lizzie_N)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mini-cooper-engine-hesitates-when-i-slow-down/77311 "2013-02-12T05:43:36Z")
Hello everyone, I am the proud new owner of a 2011 Mini Cooper hardtop. I just got it a week ago, and I've noticed that as I slow down to come to a stop, the engine kind of...hesitates. It almost feels like the engine … --- ## [Should I replace the shocks and struts on a 10 yr old Pathfinder with 113000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-shocks-and-struts-on-a-10-yr-old-pathfinder-with-113000-miles/77303)
**Author:** [@blomer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blomer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-shocks-and-struts-on-a-10-yr-old-pathfinder-with-113000-miles/77303 "2013-02-12T04:24:32Z")
When I got my tires rotated they recommended I replace shocks and struts for $600. My Pathfinder is a 2003 with 113000 miles. Is this something I need to pay immediate attention to? It does ride a little rough but not b… --- ## [87 toyota camry wagon. Taking off issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-toyota-camry-wagon-taking-off-issue/77299)
**Author:** [@kames1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kames1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-toyota-camry-wagon-taking-off-issue/77299 "2013-02-12T03:47:12Z")
This doesn't happen all the time but when I come to a complete stop and go to take off my car is very slow then kicks in at about 25mph and shoots me faster. im not sure why this is happening. but any advice will be help… --- ## [Buy a Subaru?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-a-subaru/77252)
**Author:** [@rachapman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rachapman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-a-subaru/77252 "2013-02-12T02:30:29Z")
I have a 1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager with 403,000 miles on it. Engine runs great (ok I have a leaky gasket, back end issues, and a dash that periodically "turns off") but otherwise it runs great and the body is in ok sh… --- ## [Installation of accessories outside of dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installation-of-accessories-outside-of-dealership/77290)
**Author:** [@shubh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shubh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installation-of-accessories-outside-of-dealership/77290 "2013-02-12T02:25:06Z")
I am planning to buy the Civic 2013 EX-L online through penfed because I get a good rate on financing: https://penfed.truecar.com/main.html...\_id=ZPEN000005 Now, I won't be able to get any accessories installed with the … --- ## [Update- How can i prove this battery is bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-how-can-i-prove-this-battery-is-bad/77184)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-how-can-i-prove-this-battery-is-bad/77184 "2013-02-12T02:02:18Z")
So as I said in another post, I purchased a new battery at AutoZone about 3 months ago. Two weeks ago I had a few slow starts, and thought the battery was no good. However it tested fine and the slow start went away by t… --- ## [Why not build battery/charging/starter test electronics into new cars as p/o OBD II diagnostics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-not-build-battery-charging-starter-test-electronics-into-new-cars-as-p-o-obd-ii-diagnostics/77264)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-not-build-battery-charging-starter-test-electronics-into-new-cars-as-p-o-obd-ii-diagnostics/77264 "2013-02-12T01:56:05Z")
Problems with batteries and starters would probably top the list of questions here. I wonder why auto manufacturers don't put OBD II diagnostic electronics into new car to test these systems on-board. Like they do f… --- ## [Ford 302 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-302-engine/77289)
**Author:** [@Mud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mud)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-302-engine/77289 "2013-02-12T01:10:06Z")
I've got a kit car that was built by Excalibur motors in 1964. Its got a Shelby Cobra (AC) body built on a Mustang frame. The engine is a small block 302 (5.0 HO). My problem is that occationally when I start the car and… --- ## [Is repairing the rusted brake lines- at $1500- on my '96 Accord worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-repairing-the-rusted-brake-lines-at-1500-on-my-96-accord-worth-it/77221)
**Author:** [@dlynnk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dlynnk)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-repairing-the-rusted-brake-lines-at-1500-on-my-96-accord-worth-it/77221 "2013-02-12T00:44:22Z")
I have a '96 Honda Accord Station Wagon that recently had brake failure. I took it to a mechanic (found on this website), who told me there is extensive rust damage and that all brake lines and the fuel line must be repl… --- ## [Battery testing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-testing/77302)
**Author:** [@di\_k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/di_k)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-testing/77302 "2013-02-12T00:25:34Z")
I asked to have my battery tested at a Pepboys. They said it was ok. But I'm wondering: Are they simply checking its voltage, or are they testing the integrity of the battery? Thx --- ## [Car Starts Every Time -- Except When It (Rarely) Doesn't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-every-time-except-when-it-rarely-doesnt/77295)
**Author:** [@KKGSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KKGSD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-every-time-except-when-it-rarely-doesnt/77295 "2013-02-11T21:33:21Z")
This winter, my always reliable 2002 Subaru Outback has refused to start twice -- once on a Sunday morning after church and once after an evening meeting -- in other words, both times when my mechanic was unavailable. I… --- ## [Seeking Honest and Price Perfect Mechanic in Northshore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-honest-and-price-perfect-mechanic-in-northshore/77283)
**Author:** [@LaCapoise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaCapoise)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-honest-and-price-perfect-mechanic-in-northshore/77283 "2013-02-11T16:59:15Z")
Hello, I am in search for a magnificent mechanic in Marblehead, Salem, Lynn or Swampscott. . I moved to the northshore 2years ago from the southshore and finding a decent repair man has been the bane of my existence. I… --- ## [1987 honda car dies with blower on high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-honda-car-dies-with-blower-on-high/77291)
**Author:** [@zachs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zachs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-honda-car-dies-with-blower-on-high/77291 "2013-02-11T09:59:05Z")
I have a 87 Honda crx si that the blower works in setting 1-2 but in setting 3-4 it kills the car I check the altenator witch was bad and replaced it witch should of fixed the problem previouse owner said he had replace … --- ## [Ford Ranger RPM's slow to drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-rpms-slow-to-drop/77220)
**Author:** [@TommyM2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TommyM2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-rpms-slow-to-drop/77220 "2013-02-11T08:49:35Z")
Hi, I have a 2005 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 2wd Edge, with around 175,000 miles. It runs great, however the RPM's are slow to return and it seems to idle a little high for longer than you would expect when starting the engine. … --- ## [HyperActive Zombie Starter wants to Eat My FlyWheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyperactive-zombie-starter-wants-to-eat-my-flywheel/77259)
**Author:** [@switchtrack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/switchtrack)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyperactive-zombie-starter-wants-to-eat-my-flywheel/77259 "2013-02-11T08:39:28Z")
Ok, here another brain buster that I cant let go a minute longer(i'll explain later). I just got back inside from replacing the starter in my 02'' VW Jetta tdi. The starter is for a 97" VW passat TDI manual. A little ove… --- ## [Mazda B4000 starting and first-gear probs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b4000-starting-and-first-gear-probs/77286)
**Author:** [@cintect](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cintect)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b4000-starting-and-first-gear-probs/77286 "2013-02-11T07:19:57Z")
I have a 2000 Mazda B4000 with 2 little problems I don't know anything about. First is when I go to start the truck it takes a long time to turn over. A friend of mine said that a valve is not maintaining fuel pressure… --- ## ['01 Olds Alero - EVAP problem - Getting choked out by gas fumes!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-olds-alero-evap-problem-getting-choked-out-by-gas-fumes/77268)
**Author:** [@Arborguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arborguy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-olds-alero-evap-problem-getting-choked-out-by-gas-fumes/77268 "2013-02-11T06:10:31Z")
'01 Olds Alero, 2.4l, 4-cyl Engine light came on about a month ago. Came up as an EVAP code (044x or something like that, can't remember which) Around that time the car would fill up with gas vapors when I first starte… --- ## [It's not good when you hear your car coming before you see it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-good-when-you-hear-your-car-coming-before-you-see-it/74817)
**Author:** [@optiongeek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/optiongeek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-good-when-you-hear-your-car-coming-before-you-see-it/74817 "2013-02-11T04:35:04Z")
It's not exactly "distracted driving", but I guess you could call it that if what the driver is distracted by is shear stupidity. As I waited for the valet attendant to return with my 2006 Honda Odyssey, I heard a lou… --- ## [Shifted My Honda Accord Into Park on the Highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifted-my-honda-accord-into-park-on-the-highway/69785)
**Author:** [@effj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/effj)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifted-my-honda-accord-into-park-on-the-highway/69785 "2013-02-11T04:25:53Z")
Hello, I came to the Cartalk forums to post this ridiculous story, not realizing there was a perfect category in which to list it. Distracted, I did something really stupid this week on the way to work: I shifted int… --- ## [RESALE Value and general quality of these vehicles .... your help appreciated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resale-value-and-general-quality-of-these-vehicles-your-help-appreciated/75302)
**Author:** [@optimamark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/optimamark)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resale-value-and-general-quality-of-these-vehicles-your-help-appreciated/75302 "2013-02-11T04:22:39Z")
I drive approximately 100 miles per day, five days a week for my job. I am searching for a car that can serve as a commuter car to work for me as well as a weekend car for enjoyment, errands, even weekend getaway. I h… --- ## [Silicone paste](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silicone-paste/77281)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silicone-paste/77281 "2013-02-11T03:42:20Z")
anyone know were i can buy silicone paste at .here in georgia i can only find silicone grease. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1864) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1866)