# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1879 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1880 --- ## [No heat in January! Audi A4 mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-january-audi-a4-mystery/76518)
**Author:** [@mvymermaid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mvymermaid)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-january-audi-a4-mystery/76518 "2013-01-23T06:58:01Z")
Two months ago (Oct. 2012) the heat went out in my car. I took it to the dealership where they replaced the radiator, thermostat and did a full coolant flush. The heat worked for two months. I drove my car 1400 miles … --- ## [Engine cranks, won't start until towed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cranks-wont-start-until-towed/76852)
**Author:** [@94z28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/94z28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cranks-wont-start-until-towed/76852 "2013-01-23T06:57:39Z")
I have a 1997 GMC Safari van with 175,000 miles on it. One month ago it wouldn't start. It would crank and crank but just not fire. When I turn the key I can hear the fuel pump start. I have other transportation availabl… --- ## [2000 Honda Accord Ex 6 Cylinder 163K on the mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-ex-6-cylinder-163k-on-the-mileage/76847)
**Author:** [@desak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/desak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-ex-6-cylinder-163k-on-the-mileage/76847 "2013-01-23T06:42:55Z")
My car shakes when I start the engine, and continues to shake, it doesn't matter what gear I'm in. It also smells like gas when I get out of the car. Since my check engine light is blinking, and with all I've heard on th… --- ## [Toyota tacoma front noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-front-noise/76880)
**Author:** [@jdb0722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdb0722)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-front-noise/76880 "2013-01-23T06:34:53Z")
Need help. My 2006 toyota tacoma, 6 speed, v6, 4x4, with 79,000 miles, is making a clicking noise, driver side, under the hood when it is warmed up. The clicking noise disappears when I press the clutch down, as soon as … --- ## [Fuel pump or ignition coil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-or-ignition-coil/76842)
**Author:** [@drovane99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drovane99)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-or-ignition-coil/76842 "2013-01-23T06:05:46Z")
I was sitting in a drive through line, and my 2002 Ford F-150 started spitting, sputtering and then died. I restarted it several times, not getting anything but the spitting and sputtering again and then nothing else. I … --- ## [Live data scanner recommendations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-data-scanner-recommendations/76796)
**Author:** [@jxenon54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jxenon54)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-data-scanner-recommendations/76796 "2013-01-23T05:51:42Z")
I'm having trouble diagnosing my 'brief power loss on warm up' on my 2003 Honda Civic. It was suggested I purchase a live data scanner to monitor the vehicle in hopes it reveals the source of the problem (the problem do… --- ## [Temperature Blend Door Actuator Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-blend-door-actuator-replacement/76863)
**Author:** [@n2soccer21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/n2soccer21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-blend-door-actuator-replacement/76863 "2013-01-23T05:47:44Z")
Hi, I've had some bad experiences with a couple mobile mechanics who have left my dash (and steering column) apart and on the front seats. The task was to replace my temperature blend door actuator on my 1995 Ford Tauru… --- ## [Subaru heater help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-heater-help/76873)
**Author:** [@65rambler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/65rambler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-heater-help/76873 "2013-01-23T03:13:17Z")
anybody have any idea how hard it is to get to the flap that controls the heat into the car on a 2003 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport? The dial that takes you from cold to hot started to get hard to turn a few weeks ago, t… --- ## [How to test a car battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-a-car-battery/76753)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-a-car-battery/76753 "2013-01-23T02:48:38Z")
This could be an another thread from harbor freight..... I have got this cheap 7 function multimeter from hf. Reading the instruction manual (who a heck does that any more?) it says do not use on automotive batteries. An… --- ## [Tesla + Honda Generator on a trailer = 1,000 mile range?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-honda-generator-on-a-trailer-1-000-mile-range/76798)
**Author:** [@pashaw01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pashaw01)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-honda-generator-on-a-trailer-1-000-mile-range/76798 "2013-01-23T02:40:29Z")
The base Tesla model S has a 20kw battery, with a range of 160 miles. If I were to tow a Honda 240v generator, and keep running while driving on the highway, couldn't I theoretically drive forever? Admittedly this woul… --- ## [92 Mazda Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-miata/76872)
**Author:** [@MarioGar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioGar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-miata/76872 "2013-01-23T02:36:53Z")
Hi, I need advice please. Is 2800 too much for a 92 mazda miata sunburst yellow? 160K and in good condition in and out. I like the care but I'm hesitant about the price. Thank you --- ## [Can't handle the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-handle-the-cold/76864)
**Author:** [@Red\_Rue\_Too](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Red_Rue_Too)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-handle-the-cold/76864 "2013-01-23T02:27:55Z")
I have a 2006 Subaru Forester automatic with about 40,000 miles on it. When it gets cold out, I notice that when I first start driving the car, it jerks/lurches and makes a loud noise when shifting from first to second a… --- ## [Anybody else getting emails from verobi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-else-getting-emails-from-verobi/75674)
**Author:** [@rwee2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwee2000)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-else-getting-emails-from-verobi/75674 "2013-01-23T02:24:37Z")
verobi November 22 God bless you I am Miss. Veronica the director of bill furthermore at the foreign remittance department of SG-SSB Bank Limited, board of administrator en route for my bank mandated me to look for least… --- ## [1991 mazda 323 protoge sputtering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-323-protoge-sputtering/76866)
**Author:** [@joemazda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joemazda)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-323-protoge-sputtering/76866 "2013-01-23T00:39:28Z")
i have a 1991 323 and recently had a radiator hose go and it leaked fluid all over the engine and at the same time some fluid got sucked into the air box where the air filter and the air flow sensor are . I had it tow… --- ## [Please Help Me:(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me/76851)
**Author:** [@isuzitroopernamedcoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isuzitroopernamedcoo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me/76851 "2013-01-22T23:42:55Z")
Please help me!! :frowning: I own a 2001 isuzi trooper, the water pipe has been broken a couple times, so the radiator has been leaking so my car overheats. But I fixed it a couple of months ago, yet after I fixed it the… --- ## [Blended oil vs synthetic oil 82k v50 2009 volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blended-oil-vs-synthetic-oil-82k-v50-2009-volvo/76860)
**Author:** [@Fracas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fracas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blended-oil-vs-synthetic-oil-82k-v50-2009-volvo/76860 "2013-01-22T23:40:47Z")
Hello...bought my first car new..followed the manual and maintenance schedule to a T. Manual suggested regular/blended oil, NOT fully synthetic..so I did that..for 8000 miles. Took to a guy that works on Volvos, request… --- ## [05 Impala Power Steering - Not Working and Bad Leak | Please Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-impala-power-steering-not-working-and-bad-leak-please-help/76857)
**Author:** [@NDBT85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NDBT85)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-impala-power-steering-not-working-and-bad-leak-please-help/76857 "2013-01-22T23:38:44Z")
Hello. I am new to CarTalk and also I know nothing about cars so please bear with me. Last night at 2am and it was about 10 degrees out (I say the temp because it might matter?) I started my car, let it warm up to … --- ## [2001 Chevy Venture- hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-venture-hesitation/76862)
**Author:** [@Petersvan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Petersvan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-venture-hesitation/76862 "2013-01-22T23:32:58Z")
When reaching a desired speed, engine hesitates. Accelerate or slowing down covers the issue. Was told to try a fuel cleaner ... anything else I should look for? --- ## [Service Engine Soon light keeps coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-light-keeps-coming-on/76749)
**Author:** [@CLD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CLD)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-light-keeps-coming-on/76749 "2013-01-22T22:39:47Z")
I have a 2009 Nissan Maxima with a little over 57,000 miles on it. I take it in and get all the checkups and oil change every 3000 miles. Recently I have had the Service Engine Soon light come on so I called my mechani… --- ## [Waste oil used as additive in older engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waste-oil-used-as-additive-in-older-engine/76824)
**Author:** [@Ryanqzqz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryanqzqz)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waste-oil-used-as-additive-in-older-engine/76824 "2013-01-22T22:02:29Z")
In older carburated engines, is it possible to run a mixture of waste oil and gasoline? Has anyone tried this? --- ## [Radiator drain cock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-drain-cock/76855)
**Author:** [@damienspal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/damienspal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-drain-cock/76855 "2013-01-22T21:46:56Z")
The above part on my 1988 Chevy Silverado broke off. I bought a replacement and it was easily installed. This is a plastic part. It seems, however, to loosen itself when the car sits overnight. When I tighten it befo… --- ## [Tires, front-end or 4x4 issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-front-end-or-4x4-issues/76841)
**Author:** [@dr\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dr_D)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-front-end-or-4x4-issues/76841 "2013-01-22T19:03:50Z")
hey I recently purchased a 95' gmc 1500 4x4 pu thats been sitting for 2yrs (i was told) that has 70k miles. Problem is at low speeds 20-40ish it shakes and when driving it it you get the sensation the driver side wheel… --- ## [Is it an Electrical or Fuel Related problem that is causing trouble with my Elantra?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-an-electrical-or-fuel-related-problem-that-is-causing-trouble-with-my-elantra/76848)
**Author:** [@Hawk590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk590)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-an-electrical-or-fuel-related-problem-that-is-causing-trouble-with-my-elantra/76848 "2013-01-22T18:42:20Z")
I own a 2004 Elantra. The other night I noticed it took longer than usual to turn over. I figured it was the cold weather and I could take it to Advance Auto and let them check the battery the next day. I did that and t… --- ## [Using Honda power steering fluid in other makes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-honda-power-steering-fluid-in-other-makes/76819)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Ed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Ed1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-honda-power-steering-fluid-in-other-makes/76819 "2013-01-22T18:38:07Z")
I mistakenly put Honda power steering fluid in my 98 Toyota Camry. It is what I had lying around. I used it to top up the reservoir, which was very low, mixing the fluids. I noticed later that this is meant for Honda … --- ## [Strange Sound on Hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-on-hill/76775)
**Author:** [@threephi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/threephi)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-on-hill/76775 "2013-01-22T11:50:34Z")
I was driving today and as I descended a steep hill the car made a horrible banging sound and the check engine light came on. I got home and the light has since gone out. What happened and is this bad? --- ## [SUV reverberations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-reverberations/76839)
**Author:** [@kw18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kw18)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 9:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-reverberations/76839 "2013-01-22T09:05:35Z")
I am currently leasing a 2011 Rav 4 Sport and when I put the rear windows down there is this reverberation that makes my brain bounce off the inside of my head and have to put the windows back up. Is this the new thing … --- ## ['99 GMC Jimmy won't start when cold or wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-gmc-jimmy-wont-start-when-cold-or-wet/76822)
**Author:** [@jmcalexander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcalexander)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-gmc-jimmy-wont-start-when-cold-or-wet/76822 "2013-01-22T07:06:37Z")
My husband recently bought a used '99 GMC Jimmy 4x4. Recently he has discovered that there is a problem cranking it. If the temperature dips below 40-45 degrees or if it is humid the Jimmy won't start. When the key is tu… --- ## [2002 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus/76844)
**Author:** [@Tammy49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tammy49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus/76844 "2013-01-22T07:02:41Z")
I recently installed a cold sensor to my 2002 ford focus due to it trying to stall out in cold weather. It is still trying to stall out even with the cold sensor what else could be the problem? --- ## [Engineering an Alarm for security](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engineering-an-alarm-for-security/76838)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engineering-an-alarm-for-security/76838 "2013-01-22T06:07:04Z")
Am I correct that if you can engineer an Alarm, someone who have similar skills or worked on car alarms, knows how to reverse engineer it? For example, if you cut the ignition wires and install an immobilizer, the thie… --- ## [2002 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus/76843)
**Author:** [@Tammy49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tammy49)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus/76843 "2013-01-22T04:34:42Z")
I recently installed a cold sensor to my 2002 ford focus due to it trying to stall out in cold weather. It is still trying to stall out even with the cold sensor what else could be the problem? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1878) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1880)