# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1877 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1878 --- ## [Want to buy 2011 Chevy Suburban CPO, but test drove and it feels as if it pulls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-buy-2011-chevy-suburban-cpo-but-test-drove-and-it-feels-as-if-it-pulls/76888)
**Author:** [@Keta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keta)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-buy-2011-chevy-suburban-cpo-but-test-drove-and-it-feels-as-if-it-pulls/76888 "2013-01-25T09:29:26Z")
Hi, first time car buyer, female & no mechanic on hand - that would be my dad (he currently can't assist w. vehicle). I test drove a 2011 Suburban w. 11k miles on it & the Chevy seemed to pull to the right. CarFax report… --- ## [Cars For Tall People](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-tall-people/76454)
**Author:** [@bluegrassboy4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluegrassboy4)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-tall-people/76454 "2013-01-25T08:21:29Z")
Hello everyone, I have a question to ask. Can you tell me some vehicles that are spacious enough for tall people (and by spacious, I'm more interested in the head room and leg room)? I'm 6'8" so it's kind of hard to find… --- ## [Catalytic Converter needs to be replaced, Subaru WRX 2008](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-needs-to-be-replaced-subaru-wrx-2008/76899)
**Author:** [@filmthis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/filmthis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-needs-to-be-replaced-subaru-wrx-2008/76899 "2013-01-25T07:09:44Z")
I got a code PO420 and my repair shop told me I need a new Cat. This is the parts list and prices they gave me for the work. Front Cat Converter- $568 Rear Cat Converter --$670 Gasket Muffler------$9.77 Gasket x2-----… --- ## [Flooded?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded/76874)
**Author:** [@Kristin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded/76874 "2013-01-25T06:47:58Z")
OK. Have had my Traverse 2011 for almost a year (bought used with 18,000 miles). After 3 months the steering wheel was squeaking and needed more grease. 10-11 months into the throttle had to be cleaned, the throttle v… --- ## [In a hurry with COLD ENGINE. State Patrol recommends Mobil 1 full synthetic oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-hurry-with-cold-engine-state-patrol-recommends-mobil-1-full-synthetic-oil/76784)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-hurry-with-cold-engine-state-patrol-recommends-mobil-1-full-synthetic-oil/76784 "2013-01-25T06:14:59Z")
Ford specifies their 5W-20 Motorcraft synthetic blend motor oil in thExpedition. With a cold engine and I must hurry, would the full synthetic oil be.tter? Would Wal-Mart's full synthetic oil be as good as expensive Mobi… --- ## [Kia Sedona - Engine stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-engine-stalling/76898)
**Author:** [@cemo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cemo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-engine-stalling/76898 "2013-01-25T06:13:44Z")
My Kia Sedona, 2006, has stalled on my approximately 6 times. Everything in the car works, lights, radio,... and yet the engine is locked out. Sometimes in 15 minutes I can start the engine again and other times no luc… --- ## [Battery charging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charging/76921)
**Author:** [@dunedin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dunedin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charging/76921 "2013-01-25T06:01:54Z")
My girlfriend does not drive much - 1,100 miles in 2012. Most of that is driving to and from work. She works a mile from home. So her driving consists primarily of starting the car, driving a mile and parking it. Onc… --- ## [Has anyone ever sent in the answer to the puzzler literally?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-sent-in-the-answer-to-the-puzzler-literally/76917)
**Author:** [@BHam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BHam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-sent-in-the-answer-to-the-puzzler-literally/76917 "2013-01-25T05:31:33Z")
Like this past show the guys asked the listeners to send the answer on a marble fireplace mantle. Has anyone ever actually send an answer on the requested material? --- ## [Help! A squirrel chewed through engine compartment wiring harness of my 2000 S10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-squirrel-chewed-through-engine-compartment-wiring-harness-of-my-2000-s10/76871)
**Author:** [@emptynestinco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emptynestinco)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-squirrel-chewed-through-engine-compartment-wiring-harness-of-my-2000-s10/76871 "2013-01-25T05:20:55Z")
Hello Ray and Tom, Click and Clack... My friend Rick is really good with cars and fixes most everything himeself. When it wouldn't start one day (away from home) he had to keep going back to where it was to try to figu… --- ## [Buying a used Ford corporate Mustang?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-ford-corporate-mustang/76893)
**Author:** [@TBrahe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TBrahe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-ford-corporate-mustang/76893 "2013-01-25T04:21:47Z")
I'm thinking about getting a used 2011 V6 Mustang. The car is from a dealer and is CPO, but also has 42K miles on it and was used as a Ford corporate car. The price is nice: $17K. I'm a little wary of former corporate … --- ## [Left front tire has bubble - replace just that tire? Dangerous to drive? Need answer quickly, PLEASE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-front-tire-has-bubble-replace-just-that-tire-dangerous-to-drive-need-answer-quickly-please/76849)
**Author:** [@meemajudy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meemajudy)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-front-tire-has-bubble-replace-just-that-tire-dangerous-to-drive-need-answer-quickly-please/76849 "2013-01-25T03:57:29Z")
My Hyundai Sonata Limited has 25,000 miles on it and is just 4 years old. The left front tire has a bubble in it. The dealer said it must be replaced ASAP. Please tell me if it is okay to replace just the one tire or if … --- ## [I'm sure we've all wanted to do this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-sure-weve-all-wanted-to-do-this/76329)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-sure-weve-all-wanted-to-do-this/76329 "2013-01-25T03:17:34Z")
\[Photobucket\] Thankfully we don't go this far when someone asks a simple question --- ## [How Does one Cope With The Purchase of a Lemon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-one-cope-with-the-purchase-of-a-lemon/76903)
**Author:** [@MarioGar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioGar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-one-cope-with-the-purchase-of-a-lemon/76903 "2013-01-25T03:06:37Z")
Does any one want to share their experiences with a purchase of a lemon and how did you cope with it? I feel awful after spending my savings on my 92 mazda miata sunburst yellow lemon. --- ## [2010 Challenger- Replacing Engine Cylinder at 30,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-challenger-replacing-engine-cylinder-at-30-000-miles/76832)
**Author:** [@thessalian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thessalian)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-challenger-replacing-engine-cylinder-at-30-000-miles/76832 "2013-01-25T02:39:29Z")
I recently crossed 30,000 miles on my Challenger SE and the Check engine light came on. First time at dealer they just ran diagnostics and said it was a "service update" code that they ran and turned off the light. They … --- ## [Cavalier - can't get into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-cant-get-into-gear/76750)
**Author:** [@TopJimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TopJimmy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-cant-get-into-gear/76750 "2013-01-25T02:13:28Z")
So I'm driving to work this morning, 35 miles one way, and I get to my destination, or almost. 1999 Cavalier, automatic transmission, 215,000 miles. As I get to the red light where I need to turn, it seemed as if it w… --- ## ['95 Honda Accord Alignment - Mechanic Rip Off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-accord-alignment-mechanic-rip-off/76922)
**Author:** [@Wakaflaka218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wakaflaka218)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-accord-alignment-mechanic-rip-off/76922 "2013-01-25T02:11:05Z")
Hello all! I have a 1995 Honda Accord EX with around 200k on it's odometer. I recently purchased two new tires. Today, I went to have the front end aligned. I was told that the alignment was so out of whack, that I neede… --- ## [Chev ignition deadspot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-ignition-deadspot/76891)
**Author:** [@bogan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bogan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-ignition-deadspot/76891 "2013-01-25T02:09:36Z")
I've got a 2008 chev 2500 6.0 liter. This is a intermittent problem. Turn the key "click" nothing happens, try again it starts. Clock sets back to 1200. Chev garage says it's not starter because clock sets back to 12… --- ## [Several problems... Related?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-problems-related/76364)
**Author:** [@bsaucer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsaucer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-problems-related/76364 "2013-01-25T00:39:03Z")
I'm having several problems, and I'm wondering if they are related: Sometimes the heat/ac/vent blows on the windshield instead of where they are supposed to be. Occaisionally it works at first, and then changes after … --- ## [Balky 08 honda element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/balky-08-honda-element/76920)
**Author:** [@element57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/element57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/balky-08-honda-element/76920 "2013-01-25T00:36:11Z")
I have an 08 awd honda element w/ 70k miles-last 2 yrs my element has had slight hesitation when slowly accelerated to about 30 mph and seems to 'balk' in the 25 -35 mph zone.No problems noted when accelerating quickl… --- ## [Does "Change Oil" alert earlier if "severe" driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-change-oil-alert-earlier-if-severe-driving/76608)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-change-oil-alert-earlier-if-severe-driving/76608 "2013-01-25T00:03:31Z")
Does the system sense higher engine stresses and speeds and advance the change oil interval accordingly? Though I try to be as gentlle as possible, the worst trip was a 169-mile emergentransport to a hospital in the moun… --- ## [Camry 1996 starter problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-1996-starter-problem/76916)
**Author:** [@jfranko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfranko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-1996-starter-problem/76916 "2013-01-24T23:53:57Z")
I have a 96 toyota camry that wont start. when i turn the key, the starter clicks but doesnt turn. I replaced the starter and it works fine (as does the one i took out). the battery was obviously checked and is charge… --- ## [Ford Taurus 99 wont do anything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-99-wont-do-anything/76908)
**Author:** [@gottenkss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gottenkss)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-99-wont-do-anything/76908 "2013-01-24T23:22:01Z")
My cousin used the car to go to the groceries store, he used the copy of my key for it, (although before him my ex used the car everyday using that key and this never happened before) anyways, the car wont do anything, l… --- ## [Unattended acceleration fact or fiction?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unattended-acceleration-fact-or-fiction/76551)
**Author:** [@bennyandthejets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bennyandthejets)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unattended-acceleration-fact-or-fiction/76551 "2013-01-24T23:21:59Z")
I was driving my 2006 F-150 up to a favorite camping spot last summer, pulling a 24 foot travel trailer. I am of normal height and weight and I'd like to think I possess at least normal or above normal intelligence. My … --- ## [1989 ford E150 van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-e150-van/76865)
**Author:** [@Jewelair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jewelair)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-e150-van/76865 "2013-01-24T23:01:33Z")
Many years ago, we replaced the thermostat. Because it started running hot, we replaced with a hotter thermostat based on a mechanics suggestion. Every now and again going up hill and especially in warm temps the gauge s… --- ## [Dealer now only balances front tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-now-only-balances-front-tires/76883)
**Author:** [@mikey256](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikey256)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-now-only-balances-front-tires/76883 "2013-01-24T22:27:01Z")
Hello, Once a year (at the same time) I get my tires rotated and balanced. I only drive about 4,000-5,000 miles a year. I've always assumed that every year they rotate and balance all 4 tires. This year I noticed t… --- ## [What does it take?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-it-take/76767)
**Author:** [@JDN88762](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDN88762)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-it-take/76767 "2013-01-24T20:11:40Z")
What does it take to get a company to acknowledge and fix safety issues? I owned a 2012 Ford Mustang that had a safety issue with the stability control. At random times around 50MPH, the stability control would random… --- ## [Bad gas mileage in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-mileage-in-the-cold/76895)
**Author:** [@oneye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oneye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-mileage-in-the-cold/76895 "2013-01-24T17:59:33Z")
My 91 Subaru Loyale is killing me! When it gets cold, and it is cold in Colorado 9 months a year, my gas mileage drops from 30mpg to 22mpg. It is costing me hundreds of dollars a year! It is NOT my a/c - yes, I get … --- ## [Just bought a 2012 Nissan Rogue, seeking advice about oil change intervals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-bought-a-2012-nissan-rogue-seeking-advice-about-oil-change-intervals/76911)
**Author:** [@dgordon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgordon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-bought-a-2012-nissan-rogue-seeking-advice-about-oil-change-intervals/76911 "2013-01-24T11:36:21Z")
Hey guys, first time poster here. My girlfriend recently purchased a Nissan Rogue, and I noticed that when she got home the oil had not been changed for about 8,000 miles. I changed the oil, and the engine sounds notic… --- ## [PT Cruiser Troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-troubles/76307)
**Author:** [@Lili](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lili)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-troubles/76307 "2013-01-24T10:34:15Z")
Hello, everyone. I have a 2007 PT Cruiser that's just about to hit the 100,000 mile mark. My problem is when stopped, the car feels like it wants to stall, but only when the AC/Heater/Defrost is on. Also, when it starts … --- ## [Getting conflicting advice on anti-freeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-conflicting-advice-on-anti-freeze/76811)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-conflicting-advice-on-anti-freeze/76811 "2013-01-24T09:39:22Z")
i was going to get my anti-freeze flushed and re-filled with new in my 98 tahoe and was told not to use the original stuff but instead use the green. i was told that the orange stuff will and does ruin the cooling system… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1876) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1878)