# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1878 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1879 --- ## [98 Corolla...chugging noise when accelerating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-corolla-chugging-noise-when-accelerating/76907)
**Author:** [@zjtw15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zjtw15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-corolla-chugging-noise-when-accelerating/76907 "2013-01-24T06:55:34Z")
My Corolla started making a new noise recently. It only makes this noise when I'm moving/giving the car gas. The noise sounds like the noise from those safety strips on the side of the interstate but not quite as loud … --- ## [Cold Weather Volvo V50 Brake Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-volvo-v50-brake-failure/76904)
**Author:** [@SGreenfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SGreenfield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-volvo-v50-brake-failure/76904 "2013-01-24T06:47:01Z")
Hi, I've got a 2005 Volvo V50. High Mileage (230000). Timing belt replaced at 200k. Runs really nice, until this evening. Inserted the key and turned over but instead of starting it made whirring robot noises and rea… --- ## [Engine timing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-timing/76867)
**Author:** [@Woodwright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woodwright)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-timing/76867 "2013-01-24T06:46:28Z")
I have a 2003 Toyota Camry with L-4 engine. Does this car have a timing belt or chain?? Thanks. --- ## [Ciao, Tom and Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ciao-tom-and-ray/72940)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ciao-tom-and-ray/72940 "2013-01-24T06:23:01Z")
NEW YORK — The chatty mechanics on NPR's "Car Talk" are pulling in to the garage. Tom and Ray Magliozzi said Friday they will stop making new episodes of their comic auto advice show at the end of September, 25 years a… --- ## [2005 Ford Taurus Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-transmission-problems/76906)
**Author:** [@LostinTrinity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LostinTrinity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-taurus-transmission-problems/76906 "2013-01-24T06:09:02Z")
Tomorrow it will be 4 months since my 2005 Taurus was FORD. I had it towed to a mechanic we'd used with good results for about a year. He diagnosed the problem as the transmission had gone out. We gave him $1000 depos… --- ## [Pt cruiser turns turns off while reversing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-turns-turns-off-while-reversing/76905)
**Author:** [@Pt\_cruiser\_01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pt_cruiser_01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-turns-turns-off-while-reversing/76905 "2013-01-24T05:32:58Z")
I have a 01 pt cruiser and while reversing my car turns off I wait couple of seconds then turn on , and sometime works fine I dont know the problem to this, --- ## [Oil LEVEL Light... Female NON-mechanic working on my own car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-level-light-female-non-mechanic-working-on-my-own-car/76861)
**Author:** [@Ready\_to\_Buy\_a\_Goat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ready_to_Buy_a_Goat)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-level-light-female-non-mechanic-working-on-my-own-car/76861 "2013-01-24T05:07:53Z")
Buick Riviera 1998 Supercharger I am a female non-mechanic trying to fix this car myself. Oil LEVEL light comes on and car shuts off. Take note...NOT oil pressure light- which is the one that looks like a genie lamp.… --- ## [Radio/electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-electrical-issue/76714)
**Author:** [@jillan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jillan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-electrical-issue/76714 "2013-01-24T01:21:17Z")
A few weeks ago, I went out to my car & the remote opener would not work. So I opened the door with the key. I went to start the car & it would not start. I got absolutely nothing. I also then could not get the key back … --- ## [Is it worth trading in my 240 wagon for a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-trading-in-my-240-wagon-for-a-new-car/76794)
**Author:** [@Malinki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Malinki)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-trading-in-my-240-wagon-for-a-new-car/76794 "2013-01-24T00:53:14Z")
I have a '91 240 wagon. Odometer stopped working 146k and have since then been cross country so probably around 150k miles. New brakes rear. The car starts every time I get in. I can haul up to 7 bales of straw. It's saf… --- ## [Whirring noise on long highway trips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whirring-noise-on-long-highway-trips/76829)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whirring-noise-on-long-highway-trips/76829 "2013-01-24T00:34:29Z")
2007 Chrysler Town & Country, 72k. It's happened twice now. On long interstate trips, over 50 miles, the engine starts to make a loud whirring/humming sound. The temp and RPM gauge looks fine. The first time it happ… --- ## [Erratic Turn Signal, Brake and Tail Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/erratic-turn-signal-brake-and-tail-lights/76853)
**Author:** [@jcolmenero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcolmenero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/erratic-turn-signal-brake-and-tail-lights/76853 "2013-01-24T00:11:28Z")
I have a 2001 chevy full size pickup. At night when my lights automatically come on some crazy things happen with my lights. Here are a few - if i only turn on my turn signal (not hitting brakes), both sides of the turn … --- ## [Ford Escape 2001: Instrument Cluster Dials failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-2001-instrument-cluster-dials-failed/72662)
**Author:** [@James777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James777)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-2001-instrument-cluster-dials-failed/72662 "2013-01-24T00:04:29Z")
Hi all, my 1st time here. An issue no forum seems to have an answer to, regarding my 2001 Ford Escape 3.0L XLT V6 (Maverick): I disconnected, then reconnected the negative battery lead (to reset the 'learning' after chan… --- ## [New brake pads install but car barely brakes. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-install-but-car-barely-brakes-why/76889)
**Author:** [@Trans\_Am](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trans_Am)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-install-but-car-barely-brakes-why/76889 "2013-01-23T23:23:00Z")
Hi. I own a 1989 Honda Prelude 2.0 Si (automatic). In my car's dash board the "lamp brake" turned on and its been like that for a few months now. So today I changed the brakes and installed brand new brake pads for front… --- ## [1985 MB idles great but not under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mb-idles-great-but-not-under-load/76781)
**Author:** [@c5ster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/c5ster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mb-idles-great-but-not-under-load/76781 "2013-01-23T22:47:06Z")
1985 380 se runs great until engine warms and put under load. Replaced fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel pump relay and the gasoline... help --- ## [Re-calibrate the e-gas (accelerator) pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-calibrate-the-e-gas-accelerator-pedal/76876)
**Author:** [@dave\_dawson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave_dawson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-calibrate-the-e-gas-accelerator-pedal/76876 "2013-01-23T21:29:54Z")
I have read in a few on-line "enthusiast" sites that a process does exist to re-calibrate, and that it makes for easier starting and smoother running engines. Here it is: 1. Turn the key to "on" (do not start) 2. Slowly … --- ## [97 Neon Cam Shaft Seal Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-neon-cam-shaft-seal-replacement/76886)
**Author:** [@44Dave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/44Dave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-neon-cam-shaft-seal-replacement/76886 "2013-01-23T20:07:09Z")
So the front cam shaft seal on my 1997 SOHC Plymouth Neon is dead. From looking around online it looks like I can have this repaired without yanking the engine out? Looks like something around $700 maybe. Does that so… --- ## [Catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/76797)
**Author:** [@Dickiedoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dickiedoo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/76797 "2013-01-23T19:45:52Z")
A friend says that removing the catalytic converter will do no harm and might improve gas mileage. I claim that the computer chip will be confused and cause all kind of problems. Have a dinner riding on this. Thank you --- ## [Lights Dimming/low fuel light coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-dimming-low-fuel-light-coming-on/76892)
**Author:** [@high\_mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/high_mileage)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-dimming-low-fuel-light-coming-on/76892 "2013-01-23T19:05:45Z")
The car has 269,231 miles. A few days ago, my wife said the lights began dimming, the fuel indicator needle began dropping and rising and the low fuel light came on (with 3/4 of a tank). Thinking it was some kind of elec… --- ## [Express van won't start in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/express-van-wont-start-in-cold/76646)
**Author:** [@Raymond\_Schwalb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raymond_Schwalb)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/express-van-wont-start-in-cold/76646 "2013-01-23T17:02:44Z")
My 2006 Chevy Express 3500 (cutaway) 6.0L won't start when the outside temperature is below 35 degrees. Warmer than 35, it starts right up. Seems to be a fuel problem, as it fires, but doesn't keep running. I can … --- ## [2006 Toyota Matrix 60k brake noise when car is off and parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-matrix-60k-brake-noise-when-car-is-off-and-parked/76879)
**Author:** [@lanedstevenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedstevenson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-matrix-60k-brake-noise-when-car-is-off-and-parked/76879 "2013-01-23T16:10:30Z")
Toyota Matrix brake noise when car is off and parked. I hear a noise when I push the brake pedal. It happens whenever I press the brake pedal. I hear it when the car is on, or even if the car is off. It is a squeaking n… --- ## [Replacing an engine wiring harness on a 98 Subaru Outback (cost?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-an-engine-wiring-harness-on-a-98-subaru-outback-cost/76877)
**Author:** [@reddave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reddave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 9:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-an-engine-wiring-harness-on-a-98-subaru-outback-cost/76877 "2013-01-23T09:23:16Z")
Hello everyone. I've listened to the show for a while now and it just occurred to me to ask my question here so here goes. My wife's Subaru just died on us. 98 Outback Legacy with quite a bit of miles on it. It was r… --- ## [2011 Outlander Sport - hard starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-outlander-sport-hard-starts/76887)
**Author:** [@Tigra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tigra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-outlander-sport-hard-starts/76887 "2013-01-23T08:59:40Z")
On occasion I get some hard starts with my Mitsubishi. Usually after leaving work to come home. Ive taken it to the dealer twice with no resolution. It even did it once at the dealership. Battery was tested as good. Car… --- ## [Is my 2008 Highlander safe to drive if it has lost power and died?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-2008-highlander-safe-to-drive-if-it-has-lost-power-and-died/76885)
**Author:** [@djmc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djmc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-2008-highlander-safe-to-drive-if-it-has-lost-power-and-died/76885 "2013-01-23T08:34:34Z")
Hi, I'm driving a 2008 Highlander, but this question applies to almost any car, I think. On a couple of occasions the Highlander has lost power, and I've lost braking and steering ability. Each time this happened I wa… --- ## [2003 Subaru outback engine rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-engine-rebuild/76850)
**Author:** [@subaru\_sharon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subaru_sharon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-engine-rebuild/76850 "2013-01-23T08:31:22Z")
I bought this subaru outback with 100,000 miles- clean car fax, etc, did the timing belt, water pump, thermostat at 102,000. Now at 116,000 the head gasket is leaking ($2,200 estimate) so the repair shop is working on t… --- ## [96Buick LeSabre 3.8L Lack of Brake Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96buick-lesabre-3-8l-lack-of-brake-pressure/76881)
**Author:** [@hustler9852](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hustler9852)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 8:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96buick-lesabre-3-8l-lack-of-brake-pressure/76881 "2013-01-23T08:01:49Z")
In Oct. my wife took the car 40 miles from home, lost the brakes, and limped into a gas station. The guy there gave her a bottle of brake fluid and some stop leak. He suggested equal amounts of both and limp back home.… --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey Valve Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-valve-noise/76820)
**Author:** [@shannm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shannm1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-valve-noise/76820 "2013-01-23T07:41:38Z")
Hi, I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey with 40K miles. The valves have been making a chattering noise for awhile now. I have tried different brands of gas (highest grade) - no luck. I took the car in to the dealer while it was … --- ## [2005 Chevy Suburban won't start when cold; weird electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-suburban-wont-start-when-cold-weird-electrical-issues/76859)
**Author:** [@Gracie813](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gracie813)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-suburban-wont-start-when-cold-weird-electrical-issues/76859 "2013-01-23T07:31:52Z")
I have an '05 Suburban with starting issues. When it's cold out (below 40 degrees) and you turn the key, all accessories come on but truck will not crank. It then seems like the power just cuts off.......dash lights go o… --- ## [Woman wants 2013 Lexus. Cheaper through Costco Auto Program?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-wants-2013-lexus-cheaper-through-costco-auto-program/76858)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-wants-2013-lexus-cheaper-through-costco-auto-program/76858 "2013-01-23T07:24:05Z")
Advantages/disadvantages? Thank you. --- ## [Potential Puzzler Spoiler: Is Wednesday too early to beg for puzzler hints?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-puzzler-spoiler-is-wednesday-too-early-to-beg-for-puzzler-hints/76748)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-puzzler-spoiler-is-wednesday-too-early-to-beg-for-puzzler-hints/76748 "2013-01-23T07:19:33Z")
This week's puzzler -- the one about the diesel trucks that won't start -- has me completely stumped. How can someone just standing in front the truck affect whether it starts or not in cold weather? The only thing … --- ## [99 F150 Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-f150-brakes/76854)
**Author:** [@Sam13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam13)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-f150-brakes/76854 "2013-01-23T07:03:56Z")
My F150 went the first 80,000 miles with no problem, but since that time I have a problem with warped rotors, currently 190,000. It shakes as you try to stop. I had the rotors turned. Lasted about 5000 miles and then … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1877) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1879)