# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1867 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1868 --- ## [My automatic transmission is noisy in 1st and 2nd gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-automatic-transmission-is-noisy-in-1st-and-2nd-gears/77233)
**Author:** [@rockinrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rockinrick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-automatic-transmission-is-noisy-in-1st-and-2nd-gears/77233 "2013-02-09T23:37:07Z")
I just bought a 1993 Plymouth Voyager recently and the transmission is making a sort of howling sound in low and second gears. It seems to be shifting fine and the sound stops once you get going but I am concerned becaus… --- ## [1988 Volvo 240 DL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-volvo-240-dl/77248)
**Author:** [@tayfjer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tayfjer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-volvo-240-dl/77248 "2013-02-09T22:54:25Z")
I have a 1988 Volvo 240 DL that I just replaced the battery. It started right up after it was installed. We drove it home and parked it for one week without trying to start it again because we still have parts to buy to … --- ## [Ambiguous Starting Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ambiguous-starting-issue/77247)
**Author:** [@jumpin777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jumpin777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ambiguous-starting-issue/77247 "2013-02-09T21:57:52Z")
I have Honda Accord 2003 with 114000 miles on it. All of a sudden it started acting goofy while starting. It didn't start for first few attempts, there was little crank in first 2 attempts. After 3 attempts, I waited for… --- ## [79 camaro with new carb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/79-camaro-with-new-carb/77119)
**Author:** [@berlinetta5541](https://community.cartalk.com/u/berlinetta5541)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/79-camaro-with-new-carb/77119 "2013-02-09T21:57:46Z")
i just got a new carb for my 79 camaro (305 v8) its a 2 bbl dueljet Rochester. we have been having problems trying the get the mixture right. When it turns over it sounds really good and sounds like it wants to start but… --- ## [Problem with a 1996 C220 Mercedes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-a-1996-c220-mercedes/77240)
**Author:** [@Dale\_from\_Memphis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale_from_Memphis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-a-1996-c220-mercedes/77240 "2013-02-09T21:43:59Z")
This car "Mercy" whistles like a slow quail unpredictably but almost every day. I understand that this may be a vacuum leak. Sometimes when it is pouring rain, she won't start unless I open and close the gas cap. Now s… --- ## [Ignition going out when ths MPG was reset](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-going-out-when-ths-mpg-was-reset/77239)
**Author:** [@Hostage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hostage)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-going-out-when-ths-mpg-was-reset/77239 "2013-02-09T21:27:14Z")
I reset the MPG on the dash computer and the car died and won't. Start. Any suggestions? --- ## [92 Honda Accord Won't pass Emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-honda-accord-wont-pass-emissions/77235)
**Author:** [@Jenbhada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenbhada)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-honda-accord-wont-pass-emissions/77235 "2013-02-09T21:01:25Z")
We have a 92 Honda Accord 2.2L We have been trying to get it to pass emissions since October. So far we have replace the gas cap, replaced the O2 sensor and replaced the EGR valve. Here are the readings … --- ## [Garage Door Remote](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-door-remote/77219)
**Author:** [@Astro\_Eddie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Astro_Eddie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-door-remote/77219 "2013-02-09T18:28:32Z")
Why doesn't my garage door remote not work while the car is running? If I don't move the car an inch and just shut off the engine the remote will work fine. I've switched remotes with my wife's car and it works fine in… --- ## [Reduced mileage at high altitude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reduced-mileage-at-high-altitude/77226)
**Author:** [@trpt2345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trpt2345)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reduced-mileage-at-high-altitude/77226 "2013-02-09T16:06:10Z")
About a year and a half ago I moved from Chicago (500 feet above sea level) to Morelia, Mexico (6,200 feet above sea level). My gas mileage on my 2000 Ford Focus has plummeted, I used to get anywhere from 22 to 26 miles … --- ## [2007 Grand Prix Tach Runs High, Engine Heat High](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-grand-prix-tach-runs-high-engine-heat-high/77229)
**Author:** [@GP07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GP07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-grand-prix-tach-runs-high-engine-heat-high/77229 "2013-02-09T14:14:38Z")
The car runs fine for several miles/minutes, suddenly the tach starts to climb, up a jump, then up again. This is when the engine starts to run really rough and I pull off the road, let the car cool down and make it the … --- ## [2000 Volvo V40 Starts but Dies Unless High RPM (Stalls Out if Idle Slows)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-v40-starts-but-dies-unless-high-rpm-stalls-out-if-idle-slows/77237)
**Author:** [@TomPDX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomPDX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-v40-starts-but-dies-unless-high-rpm-stalls-out-if-idle-slows/77237 "2013-02-09T10:35:06Z")
I'm struggling with an intermittent (of course) issue where, esp. if cold, I can't start my car unless I give it lots of gas. If I take my foot off the gas at all, it will stall, which means I drive this automatic two-f… --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry with 110,000 miles that is burning oil too fast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-with-110-000-miles-that-is-burning-oil-too-fast/77144)
**Author:** [@renee\_2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renee_2010)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-with-110-000-miles-that-is-burning-oil-too-fast/77144 "2013-02-09T10:20:01Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Camry with 110,000 miles that is burning oil too fast. A farm mechanic told me I should put thicker oil in it- straight SAE 30. It is a 4 cyl, 2.4 L Automatic. I had a oil and filter change less than… --- ## [Small hatchback models with high MPG and AWD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-models-with-high-mpg-and-awd/77215)
**Author:** [@oneirix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oneirix)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-hatchback-models-with-high-mpg-and-awd/77215 "2013-02-09T07:48:17Z")
Hi all! Currently I'm driving a 2004 Mini Cooper S, but I'm finding that as much as I love the size and handling, it's just too expensive to maintain and the mileage isn't all that great. I'm looking to sell it and ge… --- ## [Hard to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start/77230)
**Author:** [@drmarty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drmarty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start/77230 "2013-02-09T06:50:17Z")
i'm having a hard time starting my 2000 chevy impala. it orginal had a security plug on it. i had it removed. to start when i turn on the turn signal there was a noise, the odometer when blank, the air bag symbol appeare… --- ## [1991 Honda Civic DX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-civic-dx/77194)
**Author:** [@nsrchofanswers1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsrchofanswers1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-civic-dx/77194 "2013-02-09T05:42:47Z")
Ok my car is not starting. It is not turning over when you turn the key and push in the clutch. I can here a relay click under the drivers side dash. I can push start it and it runs great, sometimes it will start and run… --- ## [Passat Wagon - 97/99 turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-wagon-97-99-turbo/77232)
**Author:** [@ZBC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZBC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-wagon-97-99-turbo/77232 "2013-02-09T05:41:53Z")
Hello. I am looking for a car and have come across two different passat wagons that are in my price range and both have under 150K miles. I haven't gone to see them yet and am trying to do some research before I do. Ed… --- ## [92 honda accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-honda-accord/77137)
**Author:** [@Baxtermike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Baxtermike)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-honda-accord/77137 "2013-02-09T05:37:13Z")
will not start. Slow trying to turn over. Tried a ned battery. Any guesses on what it might be? --- ## [2008 Hyundai elantra - timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-timing-belt/77211)
**Author:** [@bhbh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bhbh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-timing-belt/77211 "2013-02-09T05:31:35Z")
I have a 2008 Elantra with about 44k miles on it. I always get my oil changed at a dealership. Last time I went in, they told me that I need a new timing belt. I don’t know a lot about cars but I know that’s early for… --- ## [Power Steering Rack leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-rack-leaking/77198)
**Author:** [@Jakes\_MeMe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jakes_MeMe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-rack-leaking/77198 "2013-02-09T01:46:12Z")
My 2006 Toyota Camry LE (4cyl) is in the shop today for its 120,000 mile maintenance. The Toyota shop says my power steering rack (or boot?) is leaking, the whole thing needs to be replaced, and this is a $1200 repair. … --- ## [Prelude burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prelude-burning-oil/77196)
**Author:** [@DaveH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveH)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prelude-burning-oil/77196 "2013-02-09T00:55:40Z")
I have a 94 Honda Prelude that I like a lot. It's in great shape with only seventy five thousand miles but it burns about a quart of oil every nine hundred miles. Is there a product or procedure that could help this? Th… --- ## [1972 VW Beetle dies on hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-vw-beetle-dies-on-hills/77191)
**Author:** [@nickp1023](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickp1023)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-vw-beetle-dies-on-hills/77191 "2013-02-09T00:34:58Z")
I have a '72 standard beetle with the 1600 dual port engine and the stock original carb. The Carb has been rebuilt, and my problem persisted even after that. The issue is that when I am coming down a steep hill and I hav… --- ## [Fuel consumption at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-consumption-at-idle/77223)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-consumption-at-idle/77223 "2013-02-08T23:23:03Z")
So today Chevy said they are coming out with a cruise diesel. Mazda is supposed to bring the diesel "6" to the us as well.. in my current job I drive around 25-30,000 miles a year and work from my car. This means that du… --- ## [Overfilled Oil/Exhaust Smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-oil-exhaust-smoke/77199)
**Author:** [@Coathalia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coathalia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-oil-exhaust-smoke/77199 "2013-02-08T22:47:30Z")
We purchased a car close to a year ago that at some point had the oil overfilled. We've had the engine cleaned out by the dealership and the car runs much better now but we still see smoke when the car is turned on and o… --- ## [Advice for a Hesitant Buyer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-a-hesitant-buyer/77173)
**Author:** [@SJN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SJN)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-a-hesitant-buyer/77173 "2013-02-08T22:40:58Z")
Background: I'm used to buying used, high reliability, high fuel efficiency commuter cars. For example, a few years ago I purchased a 2004 Honda civic with 90,000 miles. For reasons I won't go into here, I'm now selling … --- ## [Here's a Quiz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-quiz/77208)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-quiz/77208 "2013-02-08T20:36:49Z")
What is a VV 2700/5300? And where was it used? Tester --- ## [Daughter Needs a Trustworthy Mechanic in Nashville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daughter-needs-a-trustworthy-mechanic-in-nashville/77225)
**Author:** [@TobyOS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TobyOS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daughter-needs-a-trustworthy-mechanic-in-nashville/77225 "2013-02-08T19:50:04Z")
My daughter recently moved to Nashville. She has a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero with 120,000 miles on it. She tells me it is making a squealing sound which I suspect is a loose serpentine belt. But I'm 18 hours away and can'… --- ## [Mazda CX 9 Grinding sound on slow right turn on a slight downward incline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-cx-9-grinding-sound-on-slow-right-turn-on-a-slight-downward-incline/77218)
**Author:** [@Mazdagrind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mazdagrind)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-cx-9-grinding-sound-on-slow-right-turn-on-a-slight-downward-incline/77218 "2013-02-08T19:02:59Z")
Our 2008 Mazda CX 9 has been making a grinding sound and also the ABS light comes on when we make a right turn on a slight decline after having come to a stop. We have reported to Mazda multiple times but they always sa… --- ## [1996 S10 2.2 liter; cylinder 1 miss fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-s10-2-2-liter-cylinder-1-miss-fire/77172)
**Author:** [@wheeler31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wheeler31)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-s10-2-2-liter-cylinder-1-miss-fire/77172 "2013-02-08T14:58:25Z")
Hi all, my S10 pickup has been having some 'issues'. Truck has been kind to me over the years, but now is runing a bit rough. It has an irreguler idle and continues to run this way through all speeds. The blinking code r… --- ## [Franchises and chains of all kinds seem prone to padding and gouging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/franchises-and-chains-of-all-kinds-seem-prone-to-padding-and-gouging/77121)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/franchises-and-chains-of-all-kinds-seem-prone-to-padding-and-gouging/77121 "2013-02-08T08:06:33Z")
Last week my drains became afflicted with tree roots resulting from a dry summer and warm/non winter here. I called a couple of old reliable plumbers but found they were both retired so I called one of the nationally kno… --- ## [New car recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-recommendations/77120)
**Author:** [@zsenya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zsenya)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-recommendations/77120 "2013-02-08T06:42:13Z")
I find that I've reached sort of a dead end with my new car search and could use some advice. I currently drive a 2007 Honda Civic (145,000 miles). I'm thinking about getting a new car this year because I do a lot of … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1866) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1868)