# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1874 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1875 --- ## [2002 Outback getting terrible MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-outback-getting-terrible-mpg/76958)
**Author:** [@RigelMac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RigelMac)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-outback-getting-terrible-mpg/76958 "2013-01-30T07:04:02Z")
Hello all, I have a 2002 Outback that has been steadily getting worse in MPG. I live in Colorado Springs (elevation 6300 feet), and I've driven the Outback here since July 08. It has 141,000 miles, brand new tires, and n… --- ## [Large, soft-bristled paint brush good to clean a vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-soft-bristled-paint-brush-good-to-clean-a-vehicle/77039)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-soft-bristled-paint-brush-good-to-clean-a-vehicle/77039 "2013-01-30T06:58:43Z")
Returned from a 361-mile round trip bloodelivery. The whitExpedition is covered with road grime. With garden hose flushing loose dirt off while I use a soft terrycloth wash cloth, the cloth still misses too many places -… --- ## ['03 Pontiac Vibe - Dead battery only in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-pontiac-vibe-dead-battery-only-in-the-morning/76995)
**Author:** [@Tkish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tkish)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-pontiac-vibe-dead-battery-only-in-the-morning/76995 "2013-01-30T06:44:09Z")
I recently woke up to a dead battery in my Vibe. Got it jumped, started right up and drove to work. 10hrs later after work I jumped in and it started right up. No problem. Replaced the battery on the way home and ran… --- ## [Ice storm preparation- any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-storm-preparation-any-ideas/76989)
**Author:** [@Mayday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mayday)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-storm-preparation-any-ideas/76989 "2013-01-30T05:46:51Z")
I live in Wisconsin, which gets a good amount of snow- and I can deal with that- but not a lot of ice storms. But we are getting one today/tonight. I leave my daily commuter- a "96 Plymouth Breeze- outside. Any tips on m… --- ## [Battery Won't Hold Charge After Disconnecting/Reconnecting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-wont-hold-charge-after-disconnecting-reconnecting/77020)
**Author:** [@NCGrace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NCGrace)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-wont-hold-charge-after-disconnecting-reconnecting/77020 "2013-01-30T04:33:45Z")
Hi, I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. Yesterday my Check Engine light came on while driving. It's done this before and randomly gone away. My car has been in the shop twice in the past month for routine maintenance and no i… --- ## [RFID based car door locks - after market](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rfid-based-car-door-locks-after-market/77029)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rfid-based-car-door-locks-after-market/77029 "2013-01-30T02:36:20Z")
Acura Integra 2000 I have heard that people have installed RFID based locks in their car. Would this prevent "slim jim-ing" my car and breaking in? Is there RFID lock you would recommend? --- ## [Old car dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-dilemma/76988)
**Author:** [@StudentSam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StudentSam)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-dilemma/76988 "2013-01-30T01:40:30Z")
We own a 1993 Chrysler New Yorker, Fifth Avenue, which now has 106 K miles. It runs very smoothly and feels very comfortable. We love it very much. It served us for many trouble-free years, however it’s old now and probl… --- ## [3:39 a.m. Frigid engine. Hospital says:"Red lights and siren and HURRY!"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-39-a-m-frigid-engine-hospital-says-red-lights-and-siren-and-hurry/76555)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-39-a-m-frigid-engine-hospital-says-red-lights-and-siren-and-hurry/76555 "2013-01-30T00:37:14Z")
2008 Expedition 5.4L is garaged but hasn't been driven in several days. It's ICE COLD. Engine starts immediately. No problem. But I am accelerating before the engine gets warm. Can I attach a magnetic block heater … --- ## [Can a $20 torque wrench from Harbor Freight, etc., be good enough for lug nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-20-torque-wrench-from-harbor-freight-etc-be-good-enough-for-lug-nuts/76736)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-20-torque-wrench-from-harbor-freight-etc-be-good-enough-for-lug-nuts/76736 "2013-01-29T23:34:35Z")
We should recheck lug nuts 100 miles after intitial tightening? --- ## [Fuel pump not always turning on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-not-always-turning-on/77028)
**Author:** [@jcampbe4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcampbe4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-not-always-turning-on/77028 "2013-01-29T23:31:15Z")
My 2001 Oldsmobile Alero only starts about 50% of the time and has also turned off twice when I was driving, once in a parking lot and once when I was stopped at an intersection. It cranks and the radio and lights work.… --- ## [Foamy stuff in the oil lid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foamy-stuff-in-the-oil-lid/77021)
**Author:** [@PupMobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PupMobile)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foamy-stuff-in-the-oil-lid/77021 "2013-01-29T22:58:49Z")
I am writing about a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban and for the last few months, have noticed that the car is losing oil. I have to put in a quart of oil about every 3 weeks. I have brought it in to the mechanics and asked th… --- ## [Brisk acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brisk-acceleration/77019)
**Author:** [@Gopal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gopal)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brisk-acceleration/77019 "2013-01-29T22:25:34Z")
One of the characteristics of carburetor aspirated engine cars is brisk acceleration resulted in better fuel mileage than slow acceleration. Is this true for fuel injection? --- ## [Ford Explorer 2004 blown head gasket(s)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2004-blown-head-gasket-s/77017)
**Author:** [@ldybug37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldybug37)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2004-blown-head-gasket-s/77017 "2013-01-29T16:39:44Z")
Hey, I have been informed that my Ford Explorer 2004 6 cylinder with 4.0L head ( I think that is right) with approximately 120,000 miles has a blown head gasket possible two. Also that I have 4 misfiring cylinders and a … --- ## [2000 BMW leaking water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-leaking-water/76969)
**Author:** [@Mimi103086](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mimi103086)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-leaking-water/76969 "2013-01-29T11:53:38Z")
I have a 2000 323i BMW and have had water leaking out of it on and off for the past few years. I have tried replacing the hose which has not helped and have been unable to find a leak. Sometimes I refill the car with wat… --- ## [Faulty Idle Regulator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-idle-regulator/77005)
**Author:** [@Big\_Kahoona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Kahoona)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-idle-regulator/77005 "2013-01-29T11:37:20Z")
I recently bought a 1999 VW Lupo (essentially a two door Golf) with 30000 miles on it. My mechanic suspects it sat idle for a long time. Recently the check engine light went on, warning of a faulty idle regulator. Wh… --- ## [No way, No how will this Malibu go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-way-no-how-will-this-malibu-go/76728)
**Author:** [@julieo00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julieo00)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-way-no-how-will-this-malibu-go/76728 "2013-01-29T08:42:14Z")
The car is a 2007 Chevy Malibu - V6 - 3.5 engine. The car is fine as long as it is going, but once the engine is turned off it won't start again. The mechanics are dishonest - they are a nonprofit that helps out families… --- ## [Wiggly Ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiggly-ride/77008)
**Author:** [@em01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/em01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiggly-ride/77008 "2013-01-29T08:31:18Z")
I recently got 4 new snow tires for my 2008 Honda Fit. After installing them I noticed my steering to be much more sensitive (my tires were much more grippy). Now that I've had them on for a month I've gotten used to t… --- ## [Choke for electronics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choke-for-electronics/76998)
**Author:** [@gblimey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gblimey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choke-for-electronics/76998 "2013-01-29T07:41:38Z")
Long story but I destroyed the 12v plug for my GPS, and discovered it was more than a plug: there was a fairly elaborate protection circuit inside. Can I buy such a thing? Or does anyone have circuit so I can build one? … --- ## [What to do with car while abroad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-car-while-abroad/76993)
**Author:** [@KPete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KPete)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-car-while-abroad/76993 "2013-01-29T07:37:42Z")
I'll be out of the country for 9 months starting in March. I have a 2008 Toyota Corolla with 95000 miles. I'm planning to park the car at my grandpa's and my uncle will drive it a few times a month. Does that sound like … --- ## [Funky ignition - safe to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-ignition-safe-to-drive/77011)
**Author:** [@Lincnic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lincnic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-ignition-safe-to-drive/77011 "2013-01-29T07:01:27Z")
My 2000 Honda Odyssey has some electrical issues. Always has had them. Nothing that would reduce its functionality and it only happens sometimes. Here are two examples of ignition incidents: Once I was sitting in the c… --- ## [Rabbit Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rabbit-stalling/77012)
**Author:** [@Rabbit08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rabbit08)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rabbit-stalling/77012 "2013-01-29T06:49:48Z")
Hi everyone, I bought a used 2008 Rabbit about two year ago. Recently, I have been experiencing two problems: Sometimes, when I am idling at a light, my car stalls and the EPC and battery lights turn on. If I turn o… --- ## [2002 F150 5 speed 4.2 Cam sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-f150-5-speed-4-2-cam-sensor/77009)
**Author:** [@chagojojo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chagojojo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-f150-5-speed-4-2-cam-sensor/77009 "2013-01-29T02:59:47Z")
It started by a minor sputtering while my gf was driving it. It became seriouly worse to where while drving at a steady speed it would jerk badly but if I drove and shifted at a high rate of speed if was fine until I re… --- ## [Jeep Commander 2007 shuts off on its own while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-2007-shuts-off-on-its-own-while-driving/77010)
**Author:** [@Annie25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annie25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-commander-2007-shuts-off-on-its-own-while-driving/77010 "2013-01-29T02:11:56Z")
My mother-in-law is having problems with her Jeep. It will shut itself off while she's driving it. It's intermittent, and of course, the mechanic can't find the problem when it's in the shop. She thinks it's because sh… --- ## [Car Froze after Car Wash...yes..I'm an idiot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-froze-after-car-wash-yes-im-an-idiot/77007)
**Author:** [@suiterw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suiterw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-froze-after-car-wash-yes-im-an-idiot/77007 "2013-01-29T01:44:13Z")
Hi, So my car was looking really rough, covered in salt. I took it to a car wash which was across the street from where i was staying last night. After the car wash, I drove home about 1 min. The car sat overnight (te… --- ## [Electrical problems in my 1989 Lincoln Bill Blass Mark vii](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-in-my-1989-lincoln-bill-blass-mark-vii/76815)
**Author:** [@GrimmO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrimmO)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-in-my-1989-lincoln-bill-blass-mark-vii/76815 "2013-01-29T01:13:53Z")
I just recently was given a 1989 Lincoln Bill Blass Mark vii by a friend, it being in very good condition for he only used it as a summer driving car. The car has ran great for a couple months now but up until a couple w… --- ## [Truck Pulling Severely](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-pulling-severely/77004)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-pulling-severely/77004 "2013-01-28T23:06:19Z")
02-F150-4.2L-102k. Truck was rolling down the road at approx. 35 to 40 mph. A speed bump/table appeared out of nowhere and was hit before beeing seen. Immediately since this event, the truck pulls to the left while apply… --- ## [Stalling Troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-troubles/76942)
**Author:** [@MattsMSP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MattsMSP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-troubles/76942 "2013-01-28T21:46:15Z")
Hi all, I have a 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege that is having a stalling problem. I've talked with people on other forums, tried what they suggested, and have had no luck. The motor has about 30k miles on the block with arou… --- ## [Toyota 4runner 2004 tensioner pulley replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-4runner-2004-tensioner-pulley-replacement/76991)
**Author:** [@tgc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-4runner-2004-tensioner-pulley-replacement/76991 "2013-01-28T17:32:09Z")
I need advice , how replace engine belt tensioner pulley? --- ## [F150 ?fuel pump relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-fuel-pump-relay/77000)
**Author:** [@ebko87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebko87)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-fuel-pump-relay/77000 "2013-01-28T12:07:19Z")
2000 F150 - V8 - 4.6L - reg cab- long bed - 111K. Twice today, the truck had trouble starting The starter engaged fine and cranked, but it wouldn't start. The second time it happen, I noticed that I couldn't hear that … --- ## [2003 Mercury Mountaineer Not getting any heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-mountaineer-not-getting-any-heat/76987)
**Author:** [@dusty1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dusty1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-mountaineer-not-getting-any-heat/76987 "2013-01-28T11:25:10Z")
Tom & Ray, Recently found with the cold snap on the east coast that my vehicle wasn't getting heat to the passenger compartment. I changed my thermostat and added a gallon of 50/50 antifreeze to the radiator coolant cont… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1873) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1875)