# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1873 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1874 --- ## [2000 Saturn SL1 Squealing From Driver Side?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sl1-squealing-from-driver-side/77062)
**Author:** [@mhoppes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhoppes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sl1-squealing-from-driver-side/77062 "2013-01-31T19:49:08Z")
I have a 2000 Saturn SL1 standard. It's been great with very little need for repairs beyond routine maintenance. In the last two weeks it has started an odd squealing that I can't pin point. While driving along all… --- ## [99' Honda Accord 4cyl MT Intermittent Engine Kill while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-accord-4cyl-mt-intermittent-engine-kill-while-driving/77049)
**Author:** [@NissanNut451](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NissanNut451)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-accord-4cyl-mt-intermittent-engine-kill-while-driving/77049 "2013-01-31T09:49:03Z")
I have a 1999 Honda Accord 4 cylinder w/ manual transmission that will intermittently kill while driving. Obviously its distressing, but its been a couple months in between incidents, so its hard to take it seriously, be… --- ## [Engine revs when stopped?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-revs-when-stopped/77053)
**Author:** [@JennS2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JennS2013)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-revs-when-stopped/77053 "2013-01-31T08:47:22Z")
I have a 1997 Saturn, and have noticed for the past couple of months that when the car is idling at a stoplight, the engine seems to rev or almost skip a little bit. The RPMs go from about 1000 down to 500 for a couple … --- ## [Honda 2012 oil life indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2012-oil-life-indicator/76960)
**Author:** [@arztpb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arztpb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2012-oil-life-indicator/76960 "2013-01-31T06:56:59Z")
How is the oil life percentage value calculated? Answer received from the dealership was very lame. Once I receive a reply, I will ask more questions. --- ## [99 Ford Taurus Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-taurus-radio/77051)
**Author:** [@Radio\_Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Radio_Problems)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-taurus-radio/77051 "2013-01-31T06:44:29Z")
I recently bought a 99 Ford Taurus SE that had been sitting in storage for 6 years, replaced the entire fuel system and battery. The engine runs great BUT the radio doesn't work at all. I checked the fuse in the panel be… --- ## [Honda accord 93 ECU fuse keeps blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-93-ecu-fuse-keeps-blowing/77058)
**Author:** [@accord\_fab1970](https://community.cartalk.com/u/accord_fab1970)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-93-ecu-fuse-keeps-blowing/77058 "2013-01-31T06:08:19Z")
honda accord 93SE, ECU fuse keeps blowing, some one told me to check the relays. Which relays lay in this circuit, I seen another post that found he had the O2 sensor cable touching the manifol. Thanks for the help!! --- ## [2006 Pacifica running warm/heat slow to warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pacifica-running-warm-heat-slow-to-warm/77048)
**Author:** [@Asp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Asp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pacifica-running-warm-heat-slow-to-warm/77048 "2013-01-31T05:56:09Z")
We have a 2006 Pacifica which as of recent has been slow to warm in the cabin, especially after a couple hour rest (oddly enough, it warms faster after sitting overnight). Also, when checking the fluids, we noticed that … --- ## [Prius traction Control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-traction-control/77045)
**Author:** [@WingnutCoates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WingnutCoates)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-traction-control/77045 "2013-01-31T05:53:25Z")
My 07 Prius recently started to get a traction control warning and loss of power on smooth, dry roads at 65mph on an interstate highway..... Thank God there was enough space between us and the 80,000 lb truck behind us..… --- ## [Kia Spectra sloshing noise: air in the coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-sloshing-noise-air-in-the-coolant/77054)
**Author:** [@Gertrude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gertrude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-sloshing-noise-air-in-the-coolant/77054 "2013-01-31T05:06:51Z")
Does anyone with a Kia Spectra have a problem with coolant swishing around behind the dashboard? Has anyone discovered a permanent repair for this? After having the coolant purged of air, it is quiet for, at best, 2 mo… --- ## [Right oil for old, low-mileage car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-oil-for-old-low-mileage-car/77044)
**Author:** [@Big\_Kahoona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Kahoona)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-oil-for-old-low-mileage-car/77044 "2013-01-31T04:11:34Z")
I've got a 1999 VW Lupo 1.4 with 30,000 miles on it. Mostly I use it for short hops in the city. My mechanic says half synthetic oil will work better than all-synthetic oil in my car? True or false ? --- ## [What's a reasonable Price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-reasonable-price/77025)
**Author:** [@Chabela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chabela)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-reasonable-price/77025 "2013-01-31T04:01:30Z")
Hi! I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe that needs front brakes and rotors and a drive belt. My mechanic wants $588 for the brakes and rotors and $278 for the belt. Are those prices reasonable? Thanks a lot! --- ## [Ceramic Brake Grinding?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ceramic-brake-grinding/77033)
**Author:** [@TRAV4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TRAV4)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ceramic-brake-grinding/77033 "2013-01-31T00:37:28Z")
In September 2012, I had all of my brake pads and my front rotors replaced. On at least two occasions since then, I have noticed grinding. I took the car back to be looked at in October and today and in both instances th… --- ## [RAV4 carbon problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-carbon-problem/76955)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-carbon-problem/76955 "2013-01-31T00:04:39Z")
Ok, I have a '97 RAV4 with 145,000 miles; well-maintained. A few months ago it developed a miss (cylinder #2) I replaced the spark plugs wire, etc. I could not get the miss to stop. Eventually I brought the car to my… --- ## [Engine revs, no power, only when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-revs-no-power-only-when-hot/76047)
**Author:** [@Veronykah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Veronykah)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-revs-no-power-only-when-hot/76047 "2013-01-30T23:49:06Z")
I have a 1995 Honda del Sol manual transmission. I only have this problem when it is hot outside and I've been driving at freeway speeds. I'll press the accelerator and the engine revs but there is no power going to the … --- ## [Park Ave acceleration skipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-ave-acceleration-skipping/77041)
**Author:** [@lorimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lorimer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-ave-acceleration-skipping/77041 "2013-01-30T22:51:25Z")
Hello all, My Buick Park Ave 2000 is having an acceleration problem. It seems to be skipping at different times. It happens more often at lower speeds than higher speeds. It still happens at higher speeds though. I was… --- ## [Recalls are dealers supposed to tell you when you have work done?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recalls-are-dealers-supposed-to-tell-you-when-you-have-work-done/77040)
**Author:** [@ken\_p](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_p)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recalls-are-dealers-supposed-to-tell-you-when-you-have-work-done/77040 "2013-01-30T22:35:03Z")
The dealer never told me about the recall. should ford be responsible after the expiration? --- ## [My car turns off if I don't warm it up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-turns-off-if-i-dont-warm-it-up/77022)
**Author:** [@Carlos\_Eduardo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlos_Eduardo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-turns-off-if-i-dont-warm-it-up/77022 "2013-01-30T22:25:29Z")
If I turn my car on and warm it up for less than approximately twenty minutes it turns off as soon as I put it on drive or reverse. What could be causing this? How can I fix it? --- ## [BMW regen braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-regen-braking/77013)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-regen-braking/77013 "2013-01-30T22:19:12Z")
New BMW x5 only charges battery while braking,coasting. So it uses the vehicles momentum to drive motor which is connected to alt of course to generate elec which is stored in battery. It can gain approx 3% in fuel econo… --- ## [My drivers side tire won't move on my 2000 dodge neon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-drivers-side-tire-wont-move-on-my-2000-dodge-neon/77036)
**Author:** [@Deeroseman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deeroseman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-drivers-side-tire-wont-move-on-my-2000-dodge-neon/77036 "2013-01-30T22:11:40Z")
I have had my car sitting for about 2 weeks and I had ah problem with my car were my nuts came off while I was driving some how when I pulled over the car was wobbling I had 2 bolts left holding the tire on. I had gotte… --- ## [Used engine 2005 toyota camry-need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-engine-2005-toyota-camry-need-advice/76936)
**Author:** [@Soopersizeme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Soopersizeme)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-engine-2005-toyota-camry-need-advice/76936 "2013-01-30T21:26:20Z")
I have a 2005 Camry 4 cylinder with 72,000 miles. It is in very good shape. The water pump broke which leaked antifreeze all over the engine and ran the engine with no water and destroyed the head gasket which leaked oil… --- ## [Maintenance on my xB](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-on-my-xb/77030)
**Author:** [@FilmProf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FilmProf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-on-my-xb/77030 "2013-01-30T20:23:46Z")
Hello there folks! I have a 2005 Scion xB with about 122,000 miles on it. I'd like to keep it until the doors fall off. I've done all of the regular required oil changes (every 3000 miles when I lived in Michigan and n… --- ## [2003 BMW 525i seat covers trigger airbags?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-525i-seat-covers-trigger-airbags/77038)
**Author:** [@MER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MER)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-525i-seat-covers-trigger-airbags/77038 "2013-01-30T16:32:20Z")
Hi everybody, I have a 2003 BMW 525i where the driver's side seat leather is wearing out due to the car's age. Putting in new leather is out of the question ($$$), so I thought of some nice seat covers. When I asked the … --- ## [Transfer Clutches and whether we should fix 'em](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-clutches-and-whether-we-should-fix-em/77006)
**Author:** [@BarbRedHook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbRedHook)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-clutches-and-whether-we-should-fix-em/77006 "2013-01-30T09:54:55Z")
I have a 10 year old 2003 Subaru Forester in "very good" condition....except that the transfer clutch assembly is starting to make noise and the repair shop (at the dealer) says $1300 to fix it if the housing has to be r… --- ## [Lexus rx400 with low miles good buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx400-with-low-miles-good-buy/77037)
**Author:** [@rubs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rubs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx400-with-low-miles-good-buy/77037 "2013-01-30T09:03:27Z")
We are looking for a SUV and got 2 current options: 2006 RX400H with 10k miles (own by a old lady in florida and have clean carfax and service records) or 2008 RX 400H with 55k miles for almost same price, which is the b… --- ## [Are modern manual shift cars still roll start-able?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-modern-manual-shift-cars-still-roll-start-able/77001)
**Author:** [@kenberthiaume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenberthiaume)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 8:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-modern-manual-shift-cars-still-roll-start-able/77001 "2013-01-30T08:56:44Z")
I used to roll start a manual shift car back in the 1990s. Very convenient. My battery has died many times (before I figured out there was a parasitic drain) in my automatic...many jump starts needed. If I were to ge… --- ## [Can I remotely start Expedition using a cable run from our bedroom?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-remotely-start-expedition-using-a-cable-run-from-our-bedroom/76957)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-remotely-start-expedition-using-a-cable-run-from-our-bedroom/76957 "2013-01-30T08:49:54Z")
More emergency calls are coming in in the middle of the night. (04:49 this morning.) Remote starters are $200 to $300. From the nightstand, can a wire be run to the vehicle and start it before using the bathroom and gett… --- ## [New car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/76935)
**Author:** [@puffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puffer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car/76935 "2013-01-30T07:51:54Z")
so i live in Grand Rapids MI and we are going to the auto show and i am some what looking for a new wheels( new car ) i drive a jeep and i work on a farm and would need the 4 wheel drive. so what would be something to lo… --- ## [2011 Elantra noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-elantra-noise/77027)
**Author:** [@09Fusion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/09Fusion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-elantra-noise/77027 "2013-01-30T07:29:22Z")
2011 Hyundai Elantra, 42k miles. The car is my girlfriends which I drive once every few weeks. Yesterday I noticed a rumbling noise coming from the right front tire area. The noise only comes about when turning a fair… --- ## [Starter Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-help/77026)
**Author:** [@PlaneGeek19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PlaneGeek19)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-help/77026 "2013-01-30T07:26:43Z")
So I have a 1996 Mighty Max beat up to heck and such but still works (No I did not buy her I just got her as I am a teen needed a car to get to school early for help and such so was just given the beat up fix if you want… --- ## [Stubborn service engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stubborn-service-engine-light/76959)
**Author:** [@dblteez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dblteez)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stubborn-service-engine-light/76959 "2013-01-30T07:10:38Z")
I have a 2005 Nissan Altima with a SERVICE ENGINE light that refuses to stay off. Initally, upon hooking the car up to my mechanics computer, the code indicated a faulty crankcase sensor. I purchased the sensor and it wa… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1872) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1874)