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**Author:** [@philipmw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philipmw)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-with-2005-outback/76571 "2013-01-20T10:58:21Z")
I need some help? I have a 2005 Subaru Outback Turbo, and I am somewhat car savvy, but I am stumped. This car has about 160k miles on it and it has a high pitched sound from the heater fan. It actually lowers in pitch as… --- ## [New CRV decision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-crv-decision/76403)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-crv-decision/76403 "2013-01-20T10:46:41Z")
We are looking at crossovers now and having a difficult time making our mind up. Mostly because in 2011 we bought a CRV that ended up being too small and noisy for us and lacked power, so we got rid of it. Thanks to good… --- ## [Maxima does not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maxima-does-not-start/76805)
**Author:** [@waboren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waboren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maxima-does-not-start/76805 "2013-01-20T10:40:20Z")
MY wife started the car engine yesterday(1/18) and let it run for 10 mins with the heater on, to de-ice the car.. After 10 mins the engine stopped on its own and then on it does not start.. As the battery is nearing end … --- ## [Is my Honda angry because I didn't wear my seatbelt or is it the crack in my radiator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-honda-angry-because-i-didnt-wear-my-seatbelt-or-is-it-the-crack-in-my-radiator/76803)
**Author:** [@slcslc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slcslc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-honda-angry-because-i-didnt-wear-my-seatbelt-or-is-it-the-crack-in-my-radiator/76803 "2013-01-20T10:36:05Z")
I always, I mean always wear a seatbelt, no matter how short a distance I am driving. My 1999, well maintained Honda Accord did the following things in the this order today. Started, but died twice before keeping the st… --- ## [1997 Accord - Emissions testing drama](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-accord-emissions-testing-drama/76800)
**Author:** [@Nightglow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nightglow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-accord-emissions-testing-drama/76800 "2013-01-20T09:33:55Z")
My wife and I have a 1997 Honda Accord, roughly 260k miles. A few months back the Check Engine light came on, diagnostic came back with P0420, typically indicating the catalytic converter is shot. Who am I to argue, it w… --- ## [Starts great when cold, takes 2-3 seconds after a trip though. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-great-when-cold-takes-2-3-seconds-after-a-trip-though-why/76802)
**Author:** [@thesolargeek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thesolargeek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-great-when-cold-takes-2-3-seconds-after-a-trip-though-why/76802 "2013-01-20T08:37:50Z")
So I put a remote start system in my 2001 Buick Century, which I love do death! But.... The remote start will only push down on the ignition for maybe a second, and if the engine didn't take off in that amount of time,… --- ## [Saturn Ion won't start after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-wont-start-after-sitting/76785)
**Author:** [@Mark\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_G)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-wont-start-after-sitting/76785 "2013-01-20T06:16:27Z")
I have a 2003 Saturn Ion-3 that I bought a few months ago. It has 157,000 mile and runs great when it will start. Here is the issue: after the car has sat for several hours it seems to flood and starts hard. I end u… --- ## [Faulty heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-heat/76801)
**Author:** [@mailladymarie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mailladymarie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-heat/76801 "2013-01-20T05:33:22Z")
My jeep heater continues to have sand like sediment cloging the heater core, even after many flushes and replacing the heater core and the radiator. the mechanic says this will probably continue unless I replace the eng… --- ## [Can a bad axle ruin a center differential?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-bad-axle-ruin-a-center-differential/71858)
**Author:** [@Gilbane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gilbane)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-bad-axle-ruin-a-center-differential/71858 "2013-01-20T02:51:26Z")
I have an 01 Subaru Outback (120K miles). Last summer, I had a front axle replaced (ripped boot), but it failed in four months. The clips on its boots fell off and the inner joint got contaminated. The joint failed (f… --- ## [Weird Gear Problem/Mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-gear-problem-mystery/76743)
**Author:** [@KLF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KLF)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-gear-problem-mystery/76743 "2013-01-20T02:26:32Z")
I procrastinated too long to call in to the show, but I'm hoping some of you here can help! My car has a long-standing weird problem that has stumped all the local mechanics. The car has a standard transmission with 5 fo… --- ## [2013 GMC Sierra Transmission Cooler Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-sierra-transmission-cooler-damage/76788)
**Author:** [@Pollyanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pollyanna)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-sierra-transmission-cooler-damage/76788 "2013-01-20T01:23:44Z")
Driving down a Texas Hwy yesterday, I took a rock into the Transmission cooler. Didn't realize it until I turned off the highway and the truck stopped and wouldn't go forward. I got out to look and there was a puddle o… --- ## [2003 malibu hard start then won't idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-malibu-hard-start-then-wont-idle/76731)
**Author:** [@dooder14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dooder14)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-malibu-hard-start-then-wont-idle/76731 "2013-01-20T00:56:11Z")
i first had this problem when hurricane sandy hit. my car will start but die. it either wont turn over or if it does, the engine goes right off. the radio and lights work though. the throttle & iacv were all good. i got … --- ## [Brief power loss when warming up - Ah ha update!?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brief-power-loss-when-warming-up-ah-ha-update/76542)
**Author:** [@jxenon54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jxenon54)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brief-power-loss-when-warming-up-ah-ha-update/76542 "2013-01-20T00:02:38Z")
All, I have an 03 civic which has recently exhibiting rather inconvenient power loss during warm up. It seems to be worse when it's below 35 F out... The car starts just fine and I can generally drive several blocks… --- ## [Anyone remember these car accessories? 45 rpm in-dash record player?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-remember-these-car-accessories-45-rpm-in-dash-record-player/76733)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-remember-these-car-accessories-45-rpm-in-dash-record-player/76733 "2013-01-19T23:34:45Z")
http://blog.allstate.com/awesome-or-atrocious-4-bizarre-car-accessories-that-used-to-be-cool/?intcid=ILC-Internal-Search-Results-120808:atrocious:result%201#.UJAuPG81lXE I remember a car with the gas cap behind the lic… --- ## [Dynamat Install (2009 Subaru 2.5x L.L. Bean)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dynamat-install-2009-subaru-2-5x-l-l-bean/76792)
**Author:** [@PDX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PDX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dynamat-install-2009-subaru-2-5x-l-l-bean/76792 "2013-01-19T23:03:15Z")
So much great advice last time I have another question. With more plastic in cars these days I have a vibration issue when I play music with more base (I'm not some head banger that plays it loud either), it seems to b… --- ## [Can't put gas in my tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-put-gas-in-my-tank/76793)
**Author:** [@captrich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/captrich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-put-gas-in-my-tank/76793 "2013-01-19T22:11:21Z")
I have difficulty filling my gas tank in my 1996 Sebring convertable. The pump keeps shutting off as if it is filled. Thought it was a venting problem but my mechanic couldn't find anything. Need help! --- ## [Engine dies when it gets wet (sometimes...)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies-when-it-gets-wet-sometimes/76786)
**Author:** [@billa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies-when-it-gets-wet-sometimes/76786 "2013-01-19T22:04:48Z")
6 Months ago, when entering a carwash, the engine on my 1999 Honda Accord stopped immediately as the underbody spray hit the car. I rolled it back, tried a few times, and it started and ran as though nothing happened. E… --- ## [Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting/76756)
**Author:** [@spicie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spicie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting/76756 "2013-01-19T21:27:41Z")
I have a 1986 Dodge pu 318 auto 3speed 4 wheel drive. Factory rebult carb and new fuel pump. My problem is i have to pump the accelerator upwards of 50 times before it starts. Why am i loosing gas in the carb? Runs gr… --- ## [370 Z dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/370-z-dead-battery/76770)
**Author:** [@GranpaJim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GranpaJim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/370-z-dead-battery/76770 "2013-01-19T21:22:02Z")
I have a 2011 Nissan 370Z, base, 6 speed stick, just over 7k miles. On Saturday I washed the car, then took a short drive and put the car away unlocked. On Sunday morning the driver's door was locked, nothing responded t… --- ## [2004 Chrysler Sebring whirring as I accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-sebring-whirring-as-i-accelerate/76780)
**Author:** [@Jbrowne02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jbrowne02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-sebring-whirring-as-i-accelerate/76780 "2013-01-19T09:22:42Z")
My 2004 Chrysler Sebring with 128K miles is making a loud whirring noise when I accelerate. It does not happen when I break, coast or am idle. I live in a city and potholes are a way of life. I got four new tires in Nove… --- ## [Intermittent start up, electric system checks out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-up-electric-system-checks-out/76782)
**Author:** [@Wacked](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wacked)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 7:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-up-electric-system-checks-out/76782 "2013-01-19T07:32:21Z")
Three times this winter my car failed to start on cold mornings after sitting in the garage all night. When I return later, it starts perfectly. I have all the interior light turned off. Even though my battery and altern… --- ## [Starter Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problem/76778)
**Author:** [@Nonno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nonno)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problem/76778 "2013-01-19T06:58:51Z")
I have a 2007 Jeep Compass. Driving on the freeway heard loud whine - like the starter engaging. It stopped then started again. The jeep then died. Had it towed to the shop. Starter was "melted" and was replaced. Tw… --- ## [Tuneup decreases gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuneup-decreases-gas-mileage/76760)
**Author:** [@Jimdbridge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimdbridge)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuneup-decreases-gas-mileage/76760 "2013-01-19T05:10:32Z")
I had my 2004 Toyota Rav4 tuned up and the transmission flushed. After that, the gas mileage dropped 2 mpg! I took it back to the shop and they did not see anything out of the ordinary, and he cleaned the throttle body… --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius salvage title . Is it worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-salvage-title-is-it-worth-it/76763)
**Author:** [@aramant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aramant)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-salvage-title-is-it-worth-it/76763 "2013-01-19T04:46:36Z")
I am a new member and am unusre about purchasing a toyota prius with salvage title. I was wondering if anyone can help me. There is a 2008 prius for sale in southern california that had front end damage. Now, it's for sa… --- ## [Testing voltage regulator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-voltage-regulator/76712)
**Author:** [@4Cornered](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4Cornered)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-voltage-regulator/76712 "2013-01-19T04:09:55Z")
I recently replaced the voltage regulator on my 1983 W150 Dodge pickup. I have the old VR and am wondering if anyone knows what could be learned with a multimeter. There are two contacts and the metallic case. I can meas… --- ## [Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting/76776)
**Author:** [@jaimet61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaimet61)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting/76776 "2013-01-19T03:29:41Z")
my 98 cherokee sport(xj) 190k has always been reiable but now its hard to start. i must press on the gas pedal and rev it up so it doesnt die. never has done this, after a few revs it seems find. is my fuel pump bad.? i… --- ## [Waterless coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waterless-coolant/76766)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waterless-coolant/76766 "2013-01-19T03:05:11Z")
Jay Leno uses this in his older cars that do not have a pressurized cooling system. It does not boil over and it does not corrode and it lasts the life of the vehicle. I don't know about its toxicity if any, but it is … --- ## [1993 VW Passat GLX - Hard to find correct size tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-vw-passat-glx-hard-to-find-correct-size-tires/76615)
**Author:** [@GLXowner93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GLXowner93)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-vw-passat-glx-hard-to-find-correct-size-tires/76615 "2013-01-19T02:49:00Z")
I am driving a 1993 VW Passat GLX that I picked up at the factory in Wolfsburg, Germany. It has almost 84,000 miles on the odometer, but I like the velour seats better than the vinyl seats in the newer models. The only… --- ## [Rear Wheel Bearing failure - too early](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-bearing-failure-too-early/72349)
**Author:** [@CJR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJR)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-bearing-failure-too-early/72349 "2013-01-19T02:35:56Z")
At 46,400 miles of gentle driving, my left wheel bearing failed on my 2010 Prius, which was not covered by warranty because it is not 'drive train'. I was told there was nothing I did or could have done to cause this, a… --- ## [2000 VW Beetle Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-beetle-purchase/76765)
**Author:** [@gatormim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gatormim)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-beetle-purchase/76765 "2013-01-19T01:43:18Z")
My sister is in need of a dependable, less than 5K car to purchase. We looked at a 2000 VW Beetle today with 127K miles on it. It is a GLS with manual transmission and seems to be in very good shape. I am wondering i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1880) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1882)