# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1871 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1872 --- ## [BMW Heater Fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-heater-fan/77102)
**Author:** [@LH1950](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LH1950)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-heater-fan/77102 "2013-02-03T05:49:53Z")
My 2006 BMW 530i's heater fan sounds like it has a bad bearing. The noise is similar to that of a leaf hitting a fast moving blade. The noise is intermittent and seems to be worse when the weather is cold. The noise g… --- ## [Honda Civic LX Trasmission Transplant hiccup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-lx-trasmission-transplant-hiccup/77116)
**Author:** [@hondahater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hondahater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-lx-trasmission-transplant-hiccup/77116 "2013-02-03T05:36:50Z")
I have a Honda Civic 2002 LX Coupe which was bought brand new. I recently lost my trasmission, which a week after this happened I found out that from years 2001-2005 the transmissions in the civics were "garbage". I went… --- ## [Very Wierd Acura TSX 2010 Electical Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-wierd-acura-tsx-2010-electical-problem/77127)
**Author:** [@Nyjack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nyjack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-wierd-acura-tsx-2010-electical-problem/77127 "2013-02-03T03:31:45Z")
My wife's 2010 Acura TSX (@ 25000 miles) is having what appears to be a very strange electrical problem. About 6 weeks ago the navigation system crashed. A friend advised her to unplug the navigation disk player in the … --- ## [Blower fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-fan/77122)
**Author:** [@Swim7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swim7)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-fan/77122 "2013-02-03T03:24:02Z")
I have a 1999 Chevy Suburban. The blower fan for the heater/AC was only working on high so I replaced the resistor and relay at the same time. Still no change so I replaced the switch and 30 amp fuse. The first three s… --- ## [\\Coolant levels drop quickly and car overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-b-coolant-levels-drop-quickly-and-car-overheating/77124)
**Author:** [@Trey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-b-coolant-levels-drop-quickly-and-car-overheating/77124 "2013-02-03T02:55:29Z")
I drive a 1999 Chevy Malibu. My car overheated the other day so I pulled over and realized the overflow was bone dry. So I added water and finished my trip. By the time I got there the car was overheating again and the o… --- ## [Toyota Rav 4 oil filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav-4-oil-filter/77071)
**Author:** [@MoMini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoMini)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav-4-oil-filter/77071 "2013-02-03T01:50:48Z")
I have a 2011 Toyota Rav 4 and am doing my first oil change on it. The dealer has taken care of the first 25k miles free, now at 30k it is time for me to take over. I am disappointed to find out that Toyota uses a cartri… --- ## [2006 Chevy Malibu intermittant starting issues - usually cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-malibu-intermittant-starting-issues-usually-cold-weather/77114)
**Author:** [@KTVanHorne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KTVanHorne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-malibu-intermittant-starting-issues-usually-cold-weather/77114 "2013-02-03T00:27:50Z")
Hey friends, I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu Maxx with under 100,000 miles. Battery 1 year old, starter 3 months old. On cool or cold mornings I have intermittant starting issues. All lights come on, instrument panels ga… --- ## [2007 Mazda5 No power runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda5-no-power-runs-rough/77050)
**Author:** [@oldred500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldred500)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda5-no-power-runs-rough/77050 "2013-02-02T23:29:56Z")
Our 07 Mazda5 (80k) once in a while will start and run very roughly, and pressing the gas to the floor only gets it to 3,000 rpms. It has diminished power for climbing hills when this occurs. Everytime this happens if w… --- ## [Fuel problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem/77108)
**Author:** [@Mase](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mase)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem/77108 "2013-02-02T23:25:06Z")
I have a 2001 mercury cougar, everytime the fuel gets to a half tank or below it stalls when going up a hill or around a curve, anytime u give it extra acceleration when it's a half tank or below it stalls and sputters, … --- ## [2002 Lincoln LS transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lincoln-ls-transmission/77118)
**Author:** [@tbphx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbphx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lincoln-ls-transmission/77118 "2013-02-02T22:56:40Z")
I have a 2002 Lincoln LSE with a 5 speed tiptronic transmission. I put it in reverse the other day, and it started to fight a bit. It does not roll backwards on its own, but does after a little gas is applied. Also, w… --- ## [1995 Ford Explorer Needs a Rebuilt Transmission - do we junk or replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-explorer-needs-a-rebuilt-transmission-do-we-junk-or-replace/77113)
**Author:** [@Danna144](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danna144)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-explorer-needs-a-rebuilt-transmission-do-we-junk-or-replace/77113 "2013-02-02T21:11:40Z")
My college aged daughter drives a 1995 Ford Explorer. She uses it primarily to get around town for work and to get too and from school a few times a year. We live approx 2.5 hours from campus. The car has 180,000 mile… --- ## ['64' Mercury Brake Booster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/64-mercury-brake-booster/77109)
**Author:** [@godfather](https://community.cartalk.com/u/godfather)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/64-mercury-brake-booster/77109 "2013-02-02T19:07:32Z")
Good Morning Gentlemen. I'm trying to figure out what the best course of action would be for me as far as purchasing a new power brake booster for my car. I have found other companies charging $400 and more for one. I di… --- ## [My Fusion creaks only when its warm outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-fusion-creaks-only-when-its-warm-outside/77110)
**Author:** [@Fusion\_for\_a\_Bruisin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fusion_for_a_Bruisin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-fusion-creaks-only-when-its-warm-outside/77110 "2013-02-02T18:31:29Z")
I have a real puzzler on my hands. I have a 2006 Ford Fusion with a manual transmission. Its only got around 70K miles on it, since i was not driving it much for the first couple of years after purchase. Around the fall … --- ## [VW Passat 1998 Engine Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-1998-engine-wont-start/77111)
**Author:** [@Chrisdonkor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chrisdonkor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-1998-engine-wont-start/77111 "2013-02-02T18:30:26Z")
I drove my 1998 VW passat to work last week, a day after changing spark plugs, fuel and oil filter, and engine oil. After work, the car refused to spark. Had to leave it overnight. Till today, the vehicle has refused to … --- ## [Front brakes on 2000 Ford escort zx2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brakes-on-2000-ford-escort-zx2/77106)
**Author:** [@johndeb22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johndeb22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 10:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brakes-on-2000-ford-escort-zx2/77106 "2013-02-02T10:01:44Z")
Have about 90,000 miles on car, just changed front disc pads, test drove car after, passenger front wheel now has a slight noise and feels like wheel is out of balance,( slight wobble with steering wheel,not there before… --- ## [Wheels lock up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-lock-up/77107)
**Author:** [@TucsonRanger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TucsonRanger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-lock-up/77107 "2013-02-02T09:29:50Z")
1 year ago bought a 2003 Ford Ranger 5-speed manual. For last two months I occasionally get a loud clang from the rear, with short locking of rear wheels and sudden lunge when accelerating from stop. I can also get occ… --- ## [What's wrong with my truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-truck/77097)
**Author:** [@ltggb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ltggb)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-truck/77097 "2013-02-02T06:59:22Z")
so my 96 dodge dakota has been acting up a lot lately. I can barely drive in town let alone on the highway. when I drive, keep in mind its random most of the time, my truck will start jumping and then lose power. when I … --- ## [Tire losing air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-losing-air/77100)
**Author:** [@mr\_andy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr_andy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-losing-air/77100 "2013-02-02T06:54:56Z")
One of the wheels on my 2002 Grand Cherokee has a very slow leak. This leak has persisted through numerous tire mountings, valve and tire replacements, and two US Presidents. I am convinced the problem lies somewhere wit… --- ## [Overheating Subaru Forester / 2005 2.5 non turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-subaru-forester-2005-2-5-non-turbo/77098)
**Author:** [@kmrbmw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmrbmw)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-subaru-forester-2005-2-5-non-turbo/77098 "2013-02-02T06:50:45Z")
I have a 2005 Subaru Forester with 88k on it. I bought it with about 70k on and have been doing a lot of the services myself. I change the oil religiously . I recently changed the thermostat on the car, cleaned … --- ## [Timing Belt Replacement - What should I watch out for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-what-should-i-watch-out-for/77096)
**Author:** [@krysta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krysta)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-what-should-i-watch-out-for/77096 "2013-02-02T06:22:25Z")
Just made an appointment to have the timing belt (and water pump) replaced on my 2002 Honda Accord (4-cylinder). Other than the belt and pump, what else will they likely be replacing? Some places I called automatically… --- ## [Flashing warning light and erratic gauge indicators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-warning-light-and-erratic-gauge-indicators/77085)
**Author:** [@absphd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/absphd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-warning-light-and-erratic-gauge-indicators/77085 "2013-02-02T05:56:28Z")
I just bought a 2009 Chrysler Dream Cruiser with 26,000 miles that looked to be in great condition--one previous owner. It has been at a local dealership for 6 days, and they can't figure out what is wrong with it and i… --- ## [Windshield Chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-chips/77056)
**Author:** [@ColleenSP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColleenSP)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-chips/77056 "2013-02-02T05:05:14Z")
My Mom has a chip in her windshield right in her line of Sight when driving. She took it to someone that fixes windshields but they didn't completely get rid of it. Someone else told her to put clear nail polish on it. D… --- ## [Car Damage and Follow-up Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-damage-and-follow-up-noise/77078)
**Author:** [@ericso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericso)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-damage-and-follow-up-noise/77078 "2013-02-02T05:00:48Z")
Recently I slid on black ice front corner into a barrier, I got things checked with a mechanic and says everything is fine other than the scratches and slight crack on the bumper that is not worth fixing on an older car.… --- ## [Honda Odyssey out of gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-out-of-gear/77046)
**Author:** [@jyoung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jyoung)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-out-of-gear/77046 "2013-02-02T04:56:01Z")
I have an old (mid-'90s) Honda Odyssey that has generally worked great. Yesterday, it struggled to get up an icy driveway (since it does not have four-wheel drive) and once at the top seemed to to disengage from fourth g… --- ## [Buying my last car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-my-last-car/76147)
**Author:** [@Driving\_Miss\_Nancy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Driving_Miss_Nancy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-my-last-car/76147 "2013-02-02T03:34:33Z")
I'll be retiring soon. I've had a company car for 30-some years, all various models of Fords. I want to purchase a new car that will last for the rest of my driving life. I can afford to buy a really good car but I don't… --- ## [Fuel station v Fuel station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-station-v-fuel-station/76637)
**Author:** [@Lycan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lycan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-station-v-fuel-station/76637 "2013-02-02T02:35:44Z")
I have a 98 Ford Ranger 3.0 and was wondering if i needed to continue to use the same station as privious owner. Previous owner bought truck brand new in 98 and used Chevron and has put Chevron in it sence then. Ju… --- ## [HELP brake light ABS ETS (!)BRAKES chevy cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brake-light-abs-ets-brakes-chevy-cavalier/77060)
**Author:** [@srhansen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srhansen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brake-light-abs-ets-brakes-chevy-cavalier/77060 "2013-02-02T02:24:44Z")
1999 Chevy cavalier. Since 2010 Brake warning lights come on intermettently ABS, ETS (!)BRAKES, and traction. Brakes jerk the car forward a few shot times before car comes to a stop, car stops fine 90% of the time. Three… --- ## [Windshield wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/77094)
**Author:** [@sallyjmm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sallyjmm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/77094 "2013-02-02T01:55:54Z")
Hi. The windshield wipers on my '98 Volvo S90 seem kaput. I can hear the motor but the arms don't move. I am assuming it's the wiper transmission and have been quoted astronomical amounts for repair. Any suggestions as t… --- ## [Fixing My Sound System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-my-sound-system/77084)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Z)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-my-sound-system/77084 "2013-02-02T01:53:16Z")
Hey All, Long story short, I had to buy an amp and put it in my car which only had 2 front speakers. Well now, it seems that one of the front speakers has blown. I was wondering how I would match up my amp to compa… --- ## ['98 V70 has problems cold starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-v70-has-problems-cold-starting/77089)
**Author:** [@BSR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BSR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-v70-has-problems-cold-starting/77089 "2013-02-02T01:39:32Z")
I'm thinking about buying my friends' 1998 V70 2.4L 5-cylinder turbo with about 172k. With the cold mornings around here however the car has trouble turning over. A good chunk of the time the car has no problem turning o… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1870) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1872)