# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1868 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1869 --- ## [Replaced thermostat-no heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-thermostat-no-heat/77181)
**Author:** [@Vroom-vroom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vroom-vroom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-thermostat-no-heat/77181 "2013-02-08T06:37:25Z")
I replaced the thermostat in my 08 Mazda and now the heater doesn't work. Any tips for troubleshooting the problem? --- ## [What to expect when restoring a classic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-expect-when-restoring-a-classic/77186)
**Author:** [@bustedupbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bustedupbird)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-expect-when-restoring-a-classic/77186 "2013-02-08T06:26:40Z")
Near where I live is a self-storage place. Out front there is a 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible that has been sitting there since I moved here (nearly 5 years ago). The body looks straight and clean but the top is cave… --- ## [Driving lessons in Washington DC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-lessons-in-washington-dc/77164)
**Author:** [@janetrm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janetrm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-lessons-in-washington-dc/77164 "2013-02-08T05:41:49Z")
In a rash moment I said I'd finance driving lessons for my daughter (she's 28, a city dweller, and a master of public transport, so it's not like I'm putting a child behind anyone's wheel). Can anyone recommend a driving… --- ## [Changing perspectives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-perspectives/77155)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-perspectives/77155 "2013-02-08T05:29:04Z")
Sorry for the slightly Off Topic post, but... I was just reading a post here about trouble with a 2002 car. I thought, "He shouldn't have that problem with so new a car." Then I realized, "Wait a minute! That car is… --- ## [Towing or Van?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-or-van/77190)
**Author:** [@Diplomat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diplomat)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-or-van/77190 "2013-02-08T05:16:06Z")
I have a 1997 Toyota Avalon, paid for. It is in good shape for a 15 year old car. Research says the most I can tow with this car is about 1000 pounds. Here is the question/issue. I have a side business where I go to… --- ## [Was the call on show 1305 a dupe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-the-call-on-show-1305-a-dupe/77207)
**Author:** [@altoona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/altoona)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-the-call-on-show-1305-a-dupe/77207 "2013-02-08T05:09:01Z")
Wasn't there the same call about moving rocks in a car more than 10 years ago? Sounded identical from what I remember. --- ## [2004 GMC Envoy rough idle (vibration at idle)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-envoy-rough-idle-vibration-at-idle/77222)
**Author:** [@agentdenim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agentdenim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-envoy-rough-idle-vibration-at-idle/77222 "2013-02-08T03:33:47Z")
Hi Cart Talk Community! I have a 2004 GMC Envoy w/130K+ miles that just went in for maintenance. One of the things my mechanic was fixing for me was a rough idle, vibrating strongly enough to rattle the mirrors and glas… --- ## [Altima radio problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-radio-problem/77216)
**Author:** [@JeffT3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffT3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altima-radio-problem/77216 "2013-02-08T00:33:26Z")
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5s. I started my car yesterday and the radio came on as normal. When I turned off the car, it did not shut off as normal. This continued through a couple of stops. When I got home and turned off… --- ## [Suggestions for used car with AWD, roof rack, good gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-used-car-with-awd-roof-rack-good-gas-mileage/76506)
**Author:** [@RCstp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RCstp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-used-car-with-awd-roof-rack-good-gas-mileage/76506 "2013-02-08T00:22:26Z")
I am looking for a used car. I need to occasionally haul a canoe a long distance so I would like to have a good roof rack. Most of the time the car will be used to city driving so it would be nice to have good gas mile… --- ## [Radio wouldn't turn on when car first started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-wouldnt-turn-on-when-car-first-started/77214)
**Author:** [@FlyingFargas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FlyingFargas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-wouldnt-turn-on-when-car-first-started/77214 "2013-02-07T23:59:04Z")
The radio and time didn't show up on my car when I first started it. When I turned it off and back on again, everything was fine. It had been sitting a few days and it was cold out. It seems to be fine now, but I was … --- ## [Manual Transmissions - where are all the rebuilt standard transmissions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmissions-where-are-all-the-rebuilt-standard-transmissions/77200)
**Author:** [@DagNabbitRabbitBlast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DagNabbitRabbitBlast)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmissions-where-are-all-the-rebuilt-standard-transmissions/77200 "2013-02-07T23:24:48Z")
I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 V6 short cab, short bed, with a 5-speed standard trans. I want to buy a rebuilt or remanufactured trans, but there seem to be none available. Where can I get one? A reliable resource … --- ## [Dash light failure and idle RPMs for 1996 Saab 900S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-light-failure-and-idle-rpms-for-1996-saab-900s/77213)
**Author:** [@EPed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EPed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-light-failure-and-idle-rpms-for-1996-saab-900s/77213 "2013-02-07T21:57:09Z")
My '96 Saab 900s dash light failed when turning my lights on. Sometimes when I push on the dimmer knob the dash light will come on, and then go off real quickly. How can I fix this as a nuisance driving at night and not… --- ## [Car won't start until you tow it to the mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-until-you-tow-it-to-the-mechanic/77095)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Kaufert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary_Kaufert)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-until-you-tow-it-to-the-mechanic/77095 "2013-02-07T21:08:16Z")
2000 Chrysler 300M won't start until you tow it to the mechanic. The moment it is off the hook at the mechanic the car immediately turns over. Minutes before going on the hook, nothing. This has happened twice. Battery a… --- ## [First Car Suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-suggestions/77203)
**Author:** [@NN1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NN1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-suggestions/77203 "2013-02-07T16:33:30Z")
Hey guys! I will be turning 16 soon, and I'm considering purchasing a used car. This will be my first car, and I would like it to meet the following requirements: decent gas mileage, it should be safe (airbags, anti-lock… --- ## [How does a mechanic do a ring job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-a-mechanic-do-a-ring-job/77189)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-a-mechanic-do-a-ring-job/77189 "2013-02-07T10:12:38Z")
One of the callers in this most recent show had a 1984 Ford F150 going through about a quart of oil every 150 miles. Tom and Ray said the car needed a ring job. Just curious. What's involved when a mechanic does a ri… --- ## [Deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deceleration/77204)
**Author:** [@Straighttalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Straighttalk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deceleration/77204 "2013-02-07T08:34:59Z")
My car had just been filled with gas then right after I got on the interstate and whlie going about 60 mph, holding the accelerator at that speed, the car stated to decelerate on its on then it would go back to 60. When… --- ## [Eletrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eletrical-problem/77202)
**Author:** [@sideyardmech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sideyardmech)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eletrical-problem/77202 "2013-02-07T08:03:54Z")
I own a 2003 galant the problem started with the acc. power outlets not working checked fuses and for an inline fuse none found faulty recently my stereo quit holding ststions as well as time,dome light quit working as w… --- ## [Transmission and Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-engine/77206)
**Author:** [@djredlion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djredlion)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 7:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-engine/77206 "2013-02-07T07:45:49Z")
My car does not move. It has 217,000 miles on it. Are there any options besides getting a new transmission? There's no nylon in the transmission fuid, so the gears don't seem to be grinding. Can I get away with changi… --- ## [Three Mechanics, Three Opinions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-mechanics-three-opinions/77166)
**Author:** [@ThurnTaxis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThurnTaxis)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-mechanics-three-opinions/77166 "2013-02-07T07:30:52Z")
Hi all, Three mechanics have given us three different opinions about what is wrong with our 2003 Nissan Sentra. I'd like to hear from the Car Talk community. The problem started when our car began to shake when we dr… --- ## [The REAL-WORLD answer for 1000 $1s in 10 Envelopes --- it ain't a power of two, geeks!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-real-world-answer-for-1000-1s-in-10-envelopes-it-aint-a-power-of-two-geeks/77002)
**Author:** [@RudyB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RudyB)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-real-world-answer-for-1000-1s-in-10-envelopes-it-aint-a-power-of-two-geeks/77002 "2013-02-07T06:09:15Z")
Guys, I did not answer your puzzler with $1000 and 10 envelopes because I thought the solution was too easy. But now I realize you do not know it. Yeah, you found your solution with power of two, but that just proves you… --- ## [1993 Toyota Corolla - clutch change causing motor mount problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-clutch-change-causing-motor-mount-problems/77201)
**Author:** [@velella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/velella)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-clutch-change-causing-motor-mount-problems/77201 "2013-02-07T05:47:35Z")
I got the clutch replaced on my 1993 Toyota Corolla (~160,000mi.) by a shop and immediately afterward started having really bad front end vibration problems. I took it back to the shop & they said that changing the clutc… --- ## [Honda 2012 AWD CRV - Been driving stuck in 4WD. Damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2012-awd-crv-been-driving-stuck-in-4wd-damage/77197)
**Author:** [@AWDCRV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AWDCRV)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2012-awd-crv-been-driving-stuck-in-4wd-damage/77197 "2013-02-07T03:56:45Z")
Due to a failed rear differential pump motor (I believe that is the proper name) my car has been driving approx 6,000 miles stuck in 4WD. Long story how that was discovered, but that was verified by the Honda dealers re… --- ## [Brake Booster Compatibility](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-booster-compatibility/77192)
**Author:** [@godfather](https://community.cartalk.com/u/godfather)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-booster-compatibility/77192 "2013-02-07T02:10:40Z")
I've been on here a few times asking about ways to save some money for a Power Brake Booster for my '64' Mercury Montclair. My question is whether or not an 8 inch dual Diapraghm Power Brake Booster out of a Ford Bronco … --- ## [Vehicle maintenance tracking web site](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-maintenance-tracking-web-site/66366)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Wong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_Wong)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-maintenance-tracking-web-site/66366 "2013-02-07T00:19:48Z")
I have 4 cars and 2 motorcycles to maintain. Does anybody know of a good website that will help me keep track of the maintenance schedule on all these? --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla with 60k-100k miles for $9000 -$10000 or 2009 Corolla for miles lower than 60k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-with-60k-100k-miles-for-9000-10000-or-2009-corolla-for-miles-lower-than-60k/77177)
**Author:** [@SAZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SAZ)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-with-60k-100k-miles-for-9000-10000-or-2009-corolla-for-miles-lower-than-60k/77177 "2013-02-06T23:20:03Z")
Hello Everyone, I am a novice when it comes to buying and selling cars. Every single person around me has a different opinion. With great difficulty I decided that I would get a 2009 Corolla. Now the problem is t… --- ## [Everything checks but no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/everything-checks-but-no-power/77175)
**Author:** [@rl77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rl77)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/everything-checks-but-no-power/77175 "2013-02-06T23:12:57Z")
Well-maintained 98 honda accord coupe. 2 year old battery still under warranty. No problems until last Thursday. Car started fine in morning. Drove to gym for workout. Came out an hour later and car wouldn't start. Could… --- ## [Injector connector constant power, no key, short to ground](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-connector-constant-power-no-key-short-to-ground/77023)
**Author:** [@mike\_liz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike_liz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-connector-constant-power-no-key-short-to-ground/77023 "2013-02-06T23:07:26Z")
I have one injector that will not stop spraying, #4. When I probed the connecter with out the key on there is power there. I smell fuel at the exhaust. Aren't injectors wired in pairs, so if it's a short to ground woul… --- ## [Any Answers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-answers/77165)
**Author:** [@WiscoDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WiscoDriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-answers/77165 "2013-02-06T21:22:58Z")
I have a 2003 Jetta GLS. The other day my brakes locked up going down a hill and I slid into a snowbank/curb. now there is a continuous thunk/knocking sound coming from the front right tire. I googled a bunch of stuff an… --- ## [Power outlet not working/chargers overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-outlet-not-working-chargers-overheating/77156)
**Author:** [@NOLAkelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NOLAkelly)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-outlet-not-working-chargers-overheating/77156 "2013-02-06T20:34:57Z")
I have a 2011 Rav4, a couple of months ago I noticed I had a hard time getting one of my chargers to work. I thought it was the charger itself, so I bought a new one, that did the same thing, so I thought that maybe it … --- ## [Buying a used AWD vehicle in a hilly, weather-y place. Need advice!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-awd-vehicle-in-a-hilly-weather-y-place-need-advice/77104)
**Author:** [@MGolightly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MGolightly)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-awd-vehicle-in-a-hilly-weather-y-place-need-advice/77104 "2013-02-06T20:33:32Z")
So. I am getting my tax return. I am a 24 year old female (yes, female....) college student, and I have never owned or bought a vehicle. In fact, I'm a new driver. My dad has worked on cars his whole life and knows … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1867) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1869)