# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1876 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1877 --- ## [Key won't turn in starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-turn-in-starter/76941)
**Author:** [@Daph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daph)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-turn-in-starter/76941 "2013-01-27T00:08:51Z")
Any idea why my key would not turn in the starter, although an hour previously and up to yesterday it has always worked just fine. Again, this morning, the key turned just fine. Is this a warning that I'm heading towar… --- ## [Electronically-Controlled Transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronically-controlled-transmissions/76963)
**Author:** [@tsetse51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsetse51)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronically-controlled-transmissions/76963 "2013-01-26T23:57:30Z")
My first experience with an electronically-controlled automatic was with my '02 Dodge Caravan. When I changed transmission fluid and filter, using the specified Chrysler ATF+4 fluid, the trans lost its mind. When the e… --- ## [Whats a 1977 Camaro worth to you in a private sale?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-1977-camaro-worth-to-you-in-a-private-sale/76939)
**Author:** [@Dabig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dabig)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-1977-camaro-worth-to-you-in-a-private-sale/76939 "2013-01-26T22:54:35Z")
Alright so the title kind of gives away the question. I am looking to sell my 1977 Camaro and I have no clue for how much. I have an offer on the table for $4,500 and I was looking around online and almost everything s… --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry--Clunking Suspension?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-clunking-suspension/76950)
**Author:** [@JohnInDallas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnInDallas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-clunking-suspension/76950 "2013-01-26T22:41:24Z")
My 2002 Toyota Camry started making a clunking sound near the front left of the car (and I could barely feel it, too) at low speed over slight bumps. My mechanic, who I trust, said I had two broken engine mounts. He re… --- ## [CAR TALK Show 25 Jan 2013 replace drive axle to fix vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-show-25-jan-2013-replace-drive-axle-to-fix-vibration/76962)
**Author:** [@GTWede](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GTWede)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-show-25-jan-2013-replace-drive-axle-to-fix-vibration/76962 "2013-01-26T21:02:16Z")
The guy who had a bad vibration even after four wheel balancing and new tires will not be helped by a new drive axle. He may have wheels with holes slightly larger than the wheel studs so that when installed, the wheels … --- ## [Engine Swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/76845)
**Author:** [@Terrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terrell)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/76845 "2013-01-26T20:14:17Z")
Will a 2003 Suburban engine fit in a 1995 Suburban? --- ## [10- year old Honda Civic Cross-Country drive- possible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-year-old-honda-civic-cross-country-drive-possible/76897)
**Author:** [@Danceqtadri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danceqtadri)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-year-old-honda-civic-cross-country-drive-possible/76897 "2013-01-26T20:03:26Z")
Hi, i have a 2003 honda civic that has about 80k miles on it, and i need to get it from Los Angeles to Maryland and back over the next year. The car was bought new, but being over 10 years old, will the car be able to ta… --- ## [Power Liftgate: Gears out of Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-liftgate-gears-out-of-time/76902)
**Author:** [@TheCriticalPath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheCriticalPath)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-liftgate-gears-out-of-time/76902 "2013-01-26T18:14:07Z")
The power lift gate on my 2007 Chrysler T&C is misbehaving. At the end of the cycle during opening the arm pops and seems to almost jump out of position. The mechanic stated that the gears were out of time and that a ne… --- ## [Tire cupping inside of tires do I need struts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-cupping-inside-of-tires-do-i-need-struts/76928)
**Author:** [@Crazybird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crazybird)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-cupping-inside-of-tires-do-i-need-struts/76928 "2013-01-26T17:06:34Z")
My 2006 Honda CR-V with 142500 miles has become very noisy. My mechanic told me it was due to "cupping wear" on the inside of the tires. I have the tires rotated every 5,000 miles at the company where I purchased the tir… --- ## [Did't get the SUV I asked for](https://community.cartalk.com/t/didt-get-the-suv-i-asked-for/76910)
**Author:** [@Lucas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucas)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/didt-get-the-suv-i-asked-for/76910 "2013-01-26T10:26:46Z")
I brought a ford edge 2013 in August 2012, told dealer I wanted AWD....drove to Canada in December ....could not go up a snowy driveway and slipping and sliding on highway don't think car has AWD...called dealer today hi… --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Lumina Alignment Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-lumina-alignment-issues/76846)
**Author:** [@blueice6102](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueice6102)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-lumina-alignment-issues/76846 "2013-01-26T10:17:08Z")
I drive a 2000 Chevrolet Lumina. The car frequently goes out of alignment. Best case scenario, I have to get an alignment done once a month. The last time I had an alignment done on it, the mechanic said one of the machi… --- ## [Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/76949)
**Author:** [@ningirl1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ningirl1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 9:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/76949 "2013-01-26T09:34:42Z")
I'm a single mom and really dependent on my car for my job and my kids... I have a 1995 Chevy Camaro 6-cylinder, and I am having engine problems... in the mornings, my car starts fine, but if I drive more than a few minu… --- ## [Maximum Horsepower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximum-horsepower/76930)
**Author:** [@marksrobby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marksrobby)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 9:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximum-horsepower/76930 "2013-01-26T09:26:54Z")
I was just curious, if anyone knows the answer; what is the maximum horsepower that can be extracted from a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine? Say redline is around 7K RPM. --- ## [Honda Prelude severe oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-prelude-severe-oil-leak/76956)
**Author:** [@lanedstevenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedstevenson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-prelude-severe-oil-leak/76956 "2013-01-26T06:54:29Z")
This 1997 Honda prelude 140k has an oil leak that when I turn the car on that oil starts to gush out of it. I'm not sure what would cause oil to gush out of the bottom. It's not the oil drain plug nor is it the oil filte… --- ## [Do Mechanics fix or Bill and Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-mechanics-fix-or-bill-and-replace/76919)
**Author:** [@Lazy\_Otis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lazy_Otis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-mechanics-fix-or-bill-and-replace/76919 "2013-01-26T05:57:14Z")
Hello, I have a VW passat with a 100k miles that is heading towards the junker because of an idiotic water leak in the passenger side. The TCM (transcomp) under the passenger seat in the cabin has been corroded from… --- ## [Intermittent Stalling at Start - 2004 Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling-at-start-2004-focus/76923)
**Author:** [@MaryAinMI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryAinMI)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-stalling-at-start-2004-focus/76923 "2013-01-26T05:57:05Z")
My 2004 Ford Focus Hatchback has 152,000 miles on it. At the end of last year the engine started dying/stalling as soon as I started it - I would have to keep my foot on the gas to keep the engine going. I took it to t… --- ## [Woman wants Lexus. Says best to pay extra $3,000 for GPS. Worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-wants-lexus-says-best-to-pay-extra-3-000-for-gps-worth-it/76913)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-wants-lexus-says-best-to-pay-extra-3-000-for-gps-worth-it/76913 "2013-01-26T03:53:26Z")
She does not need GPS. Says it will be "High class" and increase resale value. Your thoughts. Thank you. --- ## [98 Civic leaking antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-leaking-antifreeze/76934)
**Author:** [@mrsmith71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrsmith71)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-leaking-antifreeze/76934 "2013-01-26T01:53:20Z")
My 98 Honda Civic is leaking antifreeze. The man at the oil change place said that I need a new head gasket. But when I look at the engine with the motor running, I see that the fluid is dripping from something I believe… --- ## [Larger Tire Problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/larger-tire-problems/76914)
**Author:** [@almak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/almak)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/larger-tire-problems/76914 "2013-01-25T22:33:55Z")
I own a 2000 Toyota 4 Runner, 2WD, 4 cylinder, automatic. I do no off road driving. The original tires are 225/75/R15. An optional tire is 265/70/R16. I'm thinking about going to the larger tires. I'm not concerned with … --- ## [Creaking sound over speed bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-sound-over-speed-bumps/76924)
**Author:** [@dzhoshua](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dzhoshua)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-sound-over-speed-bumps/76924 "2013-01-25T21:45:42Z")
Hello all, I've noticed a creaking sound coming from the left front wheel when I go over a couple of particularly large speed bumps. I have had a lot of problems with the suspension in this car, and have replaced the f… --- ## [Car in tow away zone towed 1/2 block away and parked for me to pick up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-tow-away-zone-towed-1-2-block-away-and-parked-for-me-to-pick-up/76909)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-tow-away-zone-towed-1-2-block-away-and-parked-for-me-to-pick-up/76909 "2013-01-25T20:23:10Z")
So my bud and I went to Madison today to testify as a registered witness to the dangers of allowing a new sulfide mining bill in WI. I have watched parking wars, went to go home and my car was gone. I obviously did not r… --- ## [99 Civic No spark no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-civic-no-spark-no-start/76925)
**Author:** [@Lilbirds3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lilbirds3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-civic-no-spark-no-start/76925 "2013-01-25T19:36:04Z")
Replaced spark plugs, spark plug wires, rotor button, distributor cap, and the ignition module. The coil tested good. The engine cranks, but will not start. Any idea what the problem might be? --- ## [Trouble fueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-fueling/76937)
**Author:** [@mortimer\_villa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mortimer_villa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-fueling/76937 "2013-01-25T19:02:02Z")
I am having trouble fueling my car with gas. Anytime, I try to put gas in the tank, the nozzle stops after seconds of dispensing fuel. Regardless of how fast or slow the fuel is dispensed. Does the evaporative vent sys… --- ## [Car repair and maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-and-maintenance/76926)
**Author:** [@asneil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asneil)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-and-maintenance/76926 "2013-01-25T18:37:54Z")
I am in the Armed forces but I am leaving this job in a year after.I really want to be a car repair and maintenance mechanic so what is the best idea to be a car mechanic? --- ## [Unknown Issue with my 2001 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-issue-with-my-2001-honda-accord/76915)
**Author:** [@builtby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/builtby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-issue-with-my-2001-honda-accord/76915 "2013-01-25T18:37:32Z")
The problem: Over the past few weeks, when I start my car (and as it continues to run) it does a few abnormal things that I'm not used to. It doesn't start like this every time but it seems to be happening with greater f… --- ## [Trying to answer puzzler, but get message saying I tripped a spam filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-answer-puzzler-but-get-message-saying-i-tripped-a-spam-filter/76882)
**Author:** [@ShayWalters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShayWalters)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-answer-puzzler-but-get-message-saying-i-tripped-a-spam-filter/76882 "2013-01-25T12:09:39Z")
How do I know what in my message is tripping the spam filter on the puzzler answer form? You'd think that since the question involves numbers and currency that there wouldn't be a problem submitting an answer with lots… --- ## [How do I know if my Honda Pilot 2007 needs new brake calipers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-my-honda-pilot-2007-needs-new-brake-calipers/76896)
**Author:** [@prabha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prabha)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-my-honda-pilot-2007-needs-new-brake-calipers/76896 "2013-01-25T10:40:29Z")
I took my Honda Pilot for an oil change with my dealer. he said my car requires new pads and rotors need refacing. I had done a complete brake job with Midas a couple of years back. Then Midas had put in new pads and ne… --- ## [Regular Gas Last Resort](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regular-gas-last-resort/76918)
**Author:** [@threephi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/threephi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 10:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regular-gas-last-resort/76918 "2013-01-25T10:27:16Z")
Last night I got stuck in a situation where I was at a gas station in the middle of nowhere with a car that requires premium fuel. Since I was not sure if I'd make it to the next stop I opted to refuel with the regular f… --- ## [98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transfer case noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jeep-grand-cherokee-transfer-case-noise/76938)
**Author:** [@Ghatid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ghatid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jeep-grand-cherokee-transfer-case-noise/76938 "2013-01-25T09:43:03Z")
I bought a 1998 Jeep zj for $900 with a bad transfer case. I'm new to this car repair stuff, but I thought I'd take a crack at it. I bought a used 242 transfer case (originally had a 249 with what I guess to have the typ… --- ## [I bought a car, private sale and the car won't pass safety inspection in NH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-private-sale-and-the-car-wont-pass-safety-inspection-in-nh/76901)
**Author:** [@frhprs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frhprs)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-private-sale-and-the-car-wont-pass-safety-inspection-in-nh/76901 "2013-01-25T09:40:58Z")
I purchased a car from a private sale. I have a bill of sale that does not imply a warranty or does it say "as is" When I looked at it, I was unable to see under the car due to an injury so I was not aware the whole unde… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1875) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1877)