# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1866 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1867 --- ## [Vent cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vent-cover/77270)
**Author:** [@Badawi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Badawi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vent-cover/77270 "2013-02-11T03:38:34Z")
How to open vent cover in the rear seats --- ## [KBB Predicts the Least Expensive 2013 Cars to Own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kbb-predicts-the-least-expensive-2013-cars-to-own/77187)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kbb-predicts-the-least-expensive-2013-cars-to-own/77187 "2013-02-11T03:14:57Z")
Here's an article recapping the Kelly Blue Book picks for cars that will cost the least to own over the next 5 years. There are individual winners and brand winners. In case you're looking for something to argue about, … --- ## [1994 Chevy S10 transmission and brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevy-s10-transmission-and-brakes/77280)
**Author:** [@Kitty239](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kitty239)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevy-s10-transmission-and-brakes/77280 "2013-02-11T02:55:17Z")
Hi, I have a 1994 Chevrolet pick up truck, with two wheel drive and a automatic transmission. I'm having trouble getting the truck go from drive to reverse. It feels like it is in neutral when it should be reversing. I… --- ## [High pitch whine won't go away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitch-whine-wont-go-away/77250)
**Author:** [@ErikKrieger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErikKrieger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitch-whine-wont-go-away/77250 "2013-02-11T02:45:59Z")
I have 2002 Chevy suburban. Recently, a high pitch whine has developed. When accelerating the whine intensifies. I replaced the alternator ... No change! What could it be? Speedometer cable? --- ## [1998 Chevrolet Silverado Intermittent starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-silverado-intermittent-starting-issue/77277)
**Author:** [@ShiftyChevy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShiftyChevy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-silverado-intermittent-starting-issue/77277 "2013-02-11T01:55:26Z")
Ok, here is the breakdown: 1998 Chevy Silverado 5.7 automatic I am having a starting issue, meaning that sometimes it starts fine, sometimes it barely cranks over (usually at night when ive used headlights). What I k… --- ## [05 Durango Burning Oil Smell in engine and in cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-durango-burning-oil-smell-in-engine-and-in-cabin/77195)
**Author:** [@andygil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andygil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-durango-burning-oil-smell-in-engine-and-in-cabin/77195 "2013-02-11T01:52:39Z")
Help, please. I have a 2005 Durango with the 4.7L engine with 140,000 mile and there is a burning oil smell coming through our vents. I also smell it when stopped at a light or drive thru and when the hood is raised. … --- ## [Brake Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light/77243)
**Author:** [@Akula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Akula)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light/77243 "2013-02-11T01:38:07Z")
I drive a 2004 Nissan Xterra. I'm originally from Florida, but have been living in Quebec for just over a year. About 3 weeks ago I started out to run some errands and as I was pulling out of the parking lot the brake l… --- ## [Charge Battery after Jumping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-battery-after-jumping/77275)
**Author:** [@Paul-from-North-Carolina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul-from-North-Carolina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-battery-after-jumping/77275 "2013-02-11T01:08:46Z")
The Car Talk Jump Starting instructions are excellent. I would add: After jump starting a battery it should be fully charged. A full charge will require a few hours on a battery charger. It will recharge just by runnin… --- ## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/77274)
**Author:** [@penndot\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/penndot_man)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/77274 "2013-02-10T23:33:07Z")
my trailblazer will not move in reverse , and will barely move forward, i checked transmission fluid hot and it's not even on the dipstick but when it was cold. it was?? do i add more or what?.. --- ## [Dodge Coming Out With a New Ram Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-coming-out-with-a-new-ram-van/77228)
**Author:** [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-coming-out-with-a-new-ram-van/77228 "2013-02-10T23:18:18Z")
Dodge coming out with a new van based off a Fiat Euro style van http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/02/07/ram-promaster-van-brings-italian-style-cargo-carrying-to-new-world/?intcmp=features --- ## [2004 Mazda 3 Transmission Fluid never been changed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-3-transmission-fluid-never-been-changed/77254)
**Author:** [@JudyD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudyD)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-3-transmission-fluid-never-been-changed/77254 "2013-02-10T23:02:41Z")
We are having a debate about whether to change the Transmission fluid of our car. Has 114,000 miles. Runs great. Our mechanic has been researching whether to change transmission fluid or not. Manual says to inspect but… --- ## [What kind of tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-tires/77258)
**Author:** [@AHamel1976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AHamel1976)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-tires/77258 "2013-02-10T22:40:09Z")
Own a 2009 Hyundai Sonata sedan, 4 cylinder, 2WD. Recently, I visited a mechanic who recommended that I get touring tires as opposed to all-season because of the amount of driving that my husband and I do on the highway… --- ## [Good luck to you all out east with the snow and wind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-luck-to-you-all-out-east-with-the-snow-and-wind/77236)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-luck-to-you-all-out-east-with-the-snow-and-wind/77236 "2013-02-10T21:57:44Z")
Sounds like you all might get hit pretty good this time. So stock up and stay off the roads and wish you luck. That kind of wind and snow, you can't even breath in and can get lost and disoriented in no time. --- ## [1998 Honda CRV TSB 03-038](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-crv-tsb-03-038/75968)
**Author:** [@rettaco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rettaco)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-crv-tsb-03-038/75968 "2013-02-10T21:53:51Z")
My neighbors offered me their 1998 Honda CRV with 108,000 miles for $4000. I called my mechanic and he said that this year was one of the years that there can be problems with the valves tightening and becoming seated w… --- ## [96 Toyota Forerunner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-toyota-forerunner/77245)
**Author:** [@Foregone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Foregone)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-toyota-forerunner/77245 "2013-02-10T21:45:28Z")
3 Questions: 1. Is this a battery/starter problem? Sometimes my car will not start - thought it was the battery but windows etc work. I have to persistently turn key in ignition and then it starts-maybe. I leave it a… --- ## [Honda Fit - Air conditioner problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-air-conditioner-problem/77241)
**Author:** [@babara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/babara)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-air-conditioner-problem/77241 "2013-02-10T21:31:21Z")
I drive a 2007 automatic Honda Fit with almost 188,000 miles on it. I live in the Deep South. Recently the air conditioner has been taking from 10 – 20 miles of travel before it starts to cool.. I had Freon checked … --- ## [2001 Mazda Tribute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-tribute/77272)
**Author:** [@msdeekae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msdeekae)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-tribute/77272 "2013-02-10T21:05:59Z")
Hi Guys, My college student drives a 2001 Mazda Tribute with a 3.0 L engine. We replaced the battery in October 2012,( after not starting on 3 different occasions) but last week her car won't start after a week of no dr… --- ## [Camber adjustment kit question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-adjustment-kit-question/77265)
**Author:** [@1Lucky3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1Lucky3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-adjustment-kit-question/77265 "2013-02-10T20:23:16Z")
I have a 2000 F-350, 2 Wheel Drive that I installed a 2 inch leveling kit on. I took it to be aligned, and of course it needs a camber adjustment kit. But here's my question.... My wheels camber are 2.2 degrees, and… --- ## [Steering in a 2003 Forrester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-in-a-2003-forrester/77271)
**Author:** [@wibseat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wibseat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-in-a-2003-forrester/77271 "2013-02-10T19:43:53Z")
I have a steering problem in my 2003 forester when i make an extreme right it scrapes and is hard to turn. I took it to morn and they said it was the timing belt, they changed the timing belts and the problem is exactly … --- ## [2004 Mini Cooper S Repair Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mini-cooper-s-repair-help/77267)
**Author:** [@Gumbo74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gumbo74)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mini-cooper-s-repair-help/77267 "2013-02-10T09:13:00Z")
So as the title suggests I have a 2004 Mini Cooper S and I'm looking for some advise as to what I should do about fixing the car. Recently the belt came off the car with no warning , just happen to be driving and then I… --- ## [Codes P0605 & P0700](https://community.cartalk.com/t/codes-p0605-p0700/77266)
**Author:** [@Paris64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paris64)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/codes-p0605-p0700/77266 "2013-02-10T08:55:15Z")
Bought a 2002 PT Cruiser last summer now have an intermittent problem that developed this winter. When the outside temperature dips down to the lower 40s or lower, the transmission goes into limp mode and CEL comes on w/… --- ## [Jeep 2004 Grand Cherokee ,lifters or exhaust manifold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-2004-grand-cherokee-lifters-or-exhaust-manifold/75630)
**Author:** [@Jeepster1458](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeepster1458)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-2004-grand-cherokee-lifters-or-exhaust-manifold/75630 "2013-02-10T06:03:43Z")
I have a 2004 Jeep Gran Cherokee, 87000 miles, 6. I have this sound,sounds like the the lifters,but it goes away and comes back on ,goes away,comes back. My mechanic said it could be exhaust manifold ,another says lifter… --- ## ['87 Chevy S-10 transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-chevy-s-10-transmission/77262)
**Author:** [@estest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/estest)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-chevy-s-10-transmission/77262 "2013-02-10T05:57:07Z")
My '87 Chevy S-10 transmission slips like mad in forward gears and I can't go everywhere in reverse. The truck is gaaged in southern Virginia about 60 miles from my home and is used on some country property. The local tr… --- ## [Repair Shop Ethics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-shop-ethics/77073)
**Author:** [@Ole\_Blue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ole_Blue)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-shop-ethics/77073 "2013-02-10T05:41:17Z")
I have a Special Rewards account at a well known national auto tire and repair company. I have been with the same local shop for about 13 years and have had some major repair work done on several family autos, including … --- ## [Misfire on 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.4 L SOHC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-on-2003-dodge-stratus-2-4-l-sohc/77260)
**Author:** [@Brandonc62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandonc62)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-on-2003-dodge-stratus-2-4-l-sohc/77260 "2013-02-10T05:39:35Z")
I am having issues with my everyday driver as of late. I developed a misfire and replaced, plugs, coils, plug wires. Misfire persisted so we replaced, injectors, fuel rail. The misfire still was there and getting worse s… --- ## [2000 Dodge Neon Valve Cover Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-neon-valve-cover-gasket/77261)
**Author:** [@Woodsplitter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woodsplitter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-neon-valve-cover-gasket/77261 "2013-02-10T03:14:47Z")
My Neon is leaking oil, from the valve cover gasket. This happened a year ago but stopped whent the weather warmed up. Is this gasket shrinking in the cold, we just recently had a cold snap with some -30 degree nights… --- ## [Quirky indicator icons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quirky-indicator-icons/77257)
**Author:** [@voiture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/voiture)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quirky-indicator-icons/77257 "2013-02-10T02:09:51Z")
I have 2002 Cadillac Seville SLS. From time the icons for the brake and abs do not go off after the call starts up. I'll be driving for anywhere between a few minutes to an hour or so and they well go off and an audio t… --- ## [2006 focus intermittent starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-focus-intermittent-starting-issues/77212)
**Author:** [@cjanet419](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjanet419)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-focus-intermittent-starting-issues/77212 "2013-02-10T01:28:46Z")
My 2006 focus just turned 100,000 miles. Last few months as it started to get cold outside its had issues with not "holding" a start. It seems to make all the normal sounds but won't continue to run. It is progressive… --- ## [Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv/76532)
**Author:** [@DamonG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DamonG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv/76532 "2013-02-10T00:55:23Z")
We have a 2001 Honda CRV FWD with 115,000 miles on it. Frequently, esepcially in the winter, the brake light comes on when the vehicle's engine is started and remains on until the car warms up. He have had the local Ho… --- ## [Transmission shuttering on a 2005 toyota tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shuttering-on-a-2005-toyota-tacoma/77255)
**Author:** [@tim\_chilton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tim_chilton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shuttering-on-a-2005-toyota-tacoma/77255 "2013-02-09T23:47:18Z")
I have a 2005 toyota tacoma pre runner 2 wheel drive. The truck has approx. 187000 miles on it. for about the past year whenever I drive between 25 and 30 miles per hour the truck shutters. this only happens when I'm dri… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1865) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1867)