# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1883 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1884 --- ## [Subarus and catalytic converters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarus-and-catalytic-converters/76725)
**Author:** [@LMCH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LMCH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarus-and-catalytic-converters/76725 "2013-01-17T01:56:00Z")
We have a 2004 Subaru Forester and a 2007 Subaru Impreza. Within the last three years, we have had to replace the catalytic converter in each vehicle twice. We understand that this is very uncommon and are trying to fi… --- ## [Saving gas with air conditioning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-with-air-conditioning/76688)
**Author:** [@RosieMN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RosieMN)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-with-air-conditioning/76688 "2013-01-17T01:53:54Z")
When the air conditioning gets too cold in the car, we can either adjust the fan speed (slower) or adjust the temperature (turn it a bit warmer). I am wondering which choice is better for saving on gas mileage. --- ## [Lifter Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-noise/76740)
**Author:** [@98S70Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98S70Volvo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-noise/76740 "2013-01-17T01:43:39Z")
I have a 1998 Volvo S70 with 140k. 2.5 litre 5cyl automatic. For sometime now my lifters have been making noise especially at start up. I'm up to date on my oil servicing using Volvo filters and a 20-50w motor oil ( as r… --- ## [Cold Winter, No Heat!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-winter-no-heat/76718)
**Author:** [@McVanigan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McVanigan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-winter-no-heat/76718 "2013-01-17T01:07:28Z")
I've got a 1995 Ford E350. The temperature gauge never gets more than an 1/8" above the Cold mark. Needless to say, I have no heat. The temps in Indy have stayed pretty low lately, which makes for an uncomfortable rid… --- ## [1992 Ford Escort won't go into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-escort-wont-go-into-gear/76739)
**Author:** [@Isaac42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaac42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-escort-wont-go-into-gear/76739 "2013-01-17T00:03:10Z")
I have a 1992 Ford Escort. It's a junker (literally - it has a recovered title, the car having been totaled at some time in the past), but it gets me around. Or, it did. The battery went dead a while back, and I'd been… --- ## [About electronic parts install](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-electronic-parts-install/76707)
**Author:** [@LetsPlayArmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LetsPlayArmis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-electronic-parts-install/76707 "2013-01-16T23:17:17Z")
received my master control box (all windows) today, I'd like to know the protocol for installation Last week when I removed the other part because it wasn't working properly, two days later I decided to reconnect it, … --- ## [Windshield wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/76149)
**Author:** [@Rivermaverick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rivermaverick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/76149 "2013-01-16T23:13:17Z")
I just heard a discussion about stopping the wipers in any spot on the windshield to allow the driver to reach out the window to shake off the snow. I live in snow country also, and certainly know what they were talking … --- ## [Motor Noise after Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-noise-after-maintenance/76576)
**Author:** [@SherzQ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SherzQ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-noise-after-maintenance/76576 "2013-01-16T22:54:02Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Fit, automatic with about 71K miles. At my last oil change on December 9, 2012, I also had the transmission fluid changed. Ever since then, there has been a low grade noise under the hood that is not… --- ## [Are "ALL SEASON" tires really "3 SEASON" tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-season-tires-really-3-season-tires/76367)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-season-tires-really-3-season-tires/76367 "2013-01-16T22:13:38Z")
We have finally had a couple of good snowfalls in my area this year, Northeastern PA. The last one was about 8", started as snow and then shifted to snow and sleet mix. I was in a busy business area, lots of shops and … --- ## [2001 honda crv wont idle when engine gets up to temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-crv-wont-idle-when-engine-gets-up-to-temperature/76735)
**Author:** [@GOFIGURE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GOFIGURE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-crv-wont-idle-when-engine-gets-up-to-temperature/76735 "2013-01-16T21:18:36Z")
2001 honda crv wont idle when warm. had cylinder head checked and valves ground replaced the iac new plugs cap and rotor HELP --- ## [Subaru WRX CEL Light on - Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-wrx-cel-light-on-help/75672)
**Author:** [@subywoes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subywoes)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-wrx-cel-light-on-help/75672 "2013-01-16T19:24:32Z")
I have a 2004 Subaru WRX Wagon with 138,000 miles whose CEL light is on. I have had a private mechanic replace the plugs and wires and tune the car, light went out but came back on. He said the misfire is at 1,3. He s… --- ## [Blipping ignition/turning over engine before starting up on cold mornings. Good idea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blipping-ignition-turning-over-engine-before-starting-up-on-cold-mornings-good-idea/76695)
**Author:** [@Ferio252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ferio252)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blipping-ignition-turning-over-engine-before-starting-up-on-cold-mornings-good-idea/76695 "2013-01-16T13:42:13Z")
On cold mornings here in California, like most older cars with high mileage, it makes some ticking/valve sounds until I fully warm up my car after a mile or two of driving. At that point, the sounds disappear. I've not… --- ## [First Car Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-help/76676)
**Author:** [@CCS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CCS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-help/76676 "2013-01-16T08:29:06Z")
I'll be graduating from college soon and I'm hoping to purchase my first car after graduation. Honestly, I don't know much about cars.(If there's a book/website I should look at to educate myself, I'd be happy to hear… --- ## [Best mpg minivan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mpg-minivan/76724)
**Author:** [@eradical](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eradical)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 8:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-mpg-minivan/76724 "2013-01-16T08:23:38Z")
what minivan, 5 yrs or older, has the best MPG and is capable of towing 2000 lbs.? --- ## [Wheel falls off when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-falls-off-when-driving/76717)
**Author:** [@mikemegurk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikemegurk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-falls-off-when-driving/76717 "2013-01-16T08:22:58Z")
my 2006 honda element was taken into a national tire and repair service that i use often . told them to check my brakess for grinding sound . they concluded that the brakes were safe but could remove a rust or g… --- ## [2008 Altima Balance Shaft Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-altima-balance-shaft-trouble/76703)
**Author:** [@Al\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al_S)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-altima-balance-shaft-trouble/76703 "2013-01-16T07:24:51Z")
I have a 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5SL with 85K miles. It has a strong vibration around 1800RPM. I have had all motor and transmission mounts checked, transaxle assembly and the transmission replaced (under warranty) with no … --- ## [Tips on installing fuel pump cutoff switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-on-installing-fuel-pump-cutoff-switch/76722)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-on-installing-fuel-pump-cutoff-switch/76722 "2013-01-16T07:05:08Z")
Integra, 1999, AT, 90k miles, mint condition I am thinking of installing a fuel pump cutoff switch - The switch doesn't have a removable piece that you can take it with you. Any tips? The installer also recommends … --- ## [Tire Rotation and balancing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-and-balancing/76702)
**Author:** [@NoSoSkilledGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoSoSkilledGuy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-and-balancing/76702 "2013-01-16T06:59:40Z")
Understandably, I've been told I need to rotate my tires more frequently. I've also been told that when I have the tires rotated, they should be balanced as well. I have the skills (minimal) to removed a tire from one … --- ## [1995 f700 stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-f700-stalls/76666)
**Author:** [@Jgarewal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jgarewal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-f700-stalls/76666 "2013-01-16T06:46:02Z")
Fuel injected 429 (same as 460). Will run for 10-30 minutes then stall and not restart until 5-60 minutes later. Has fuel pressure at rail. Any ideas? --- ## [1993 Chrysler Imperial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chrysler-imperial/76713)
**Author:** [@29210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/29210)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chrysler-imperial/76713 "2013-01-16T06:25:02Z")
I started to take apart the brake pedal assembly, then learned the car had a recall on it. My problem is I can't get the rod that comes off the master cylinder to line up with the pin that connects it to the brake pedal … --- ## [Brakes on a 1999 Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-on-a-1999-chevy-silverado-1-2-ton/76719)
**Author:** [@hollysprings1826](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hollysprings1826)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-on-a-1999-chevy-silverado-1-2-ton/76719 "2013-01-16T05:29:30Z")
I have a Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton with 80K miles on it. The braking on the truck has been getting worse with age. I have recently replaced all the routers and the pads. The brake lines recently rusted out and had to rep… --- ## [2003 Nissan Xterra catalytic converter confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-xterra-catalytic-converter-confusion/76659)
**Author:** [@Sahmwong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sahmwong)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-xterra-catalytic-converter-confusion/76659 "2013-01-16T04:55:55Z")
Greetings, I just bought a 2003 Nissan Xterra. It has the 3.3L engine and after taking it in to a shop, reading the Haynes manual, and searching on line I am even more confused. Before purchasing the car I looked it ov… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Brake Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-brake-noise/76716)
**Author:** [@svassallo32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/svassallo32)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-brake-noise/76716 "2013-01-16T04:01:26Z")
I bought a 2012 honda civic HF, now has 1000 miles. I hear a clunk when I release the pedal. I heard the same noise on another car that was on the dealer's lot. The dealership has not been helpful with fixing this issue;… --- ## [Trade in 2009 Honda Fit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-2009-honda-fit/76561)
**Author:** [@kuenzl76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kuenzl76)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-2009-honda-fit/76561 "2013-01-16T03:44:37Z")
I have a 2009 Honda Fit that I've put about 60,000 highway miles on in the past three years. It is at 80k+ miles right now, and I'm wondering if I should trade it in before it reaches 100,000. Since owning it at 20k mi… --- ## [Replacement IMA battery warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-ima-battery-warranty/76692)
**Author:** [@Zerger3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zerger3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-ima-battery-warranty/76692 "2013-01-16T01:22:16Z")
Recently received IMA replacement battery on my 2007 Civic Hybrid at 103,000 mi. It was at no cost under my HondaCare policy. Dealer says warranty on this expires with HondaCare at 10yrs/120,000mi. That is, warranty i… --- ## [Pontiac Grand Prix starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-starting-issues/76720)
**Author:** [@Sydsyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sydsyd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-prix-starting-issues/76720 "2013-01-16T00:11:26Z")
My 2008 Grand Prix has developed an intermitent starting issue. The car always starts in the morning. On some days after I have driven to work, grocery etc it refuses to start. Dead. No sound, no "click click". If… --- ## [Vtec honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vtec-honda/76709)
**Author:** [@Lita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lita)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vtec-honda/76709 "2013-01-15T23:29:55Z")
Hello I have had my civic honda 2002 taken cared of by a well-known car care chain shop since I acquired it. Lately it would start convulsing whenever I accelerate usually from around 50 to 60 or 70. The convulsions go … --- ## [Engine Dying, Not the Alternator, Ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dying-not-the-alternator-ideas/75919)
**Author:** [@HollyD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HollyD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dying-not-the-alternator-ideas/75919 "2013-01-15T23:27:22Z")
I have a 2003 GMC Envoy, 2WD, 120K miles. Last week the car lost all power while I was pulling into a parking lot. It started right back up. My husband tested the alternator by disconnecting the battery or part of the… --- ## [03 Dodge Neon gear problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-dodge-neon-gear-problems/76706)
**Author:** [@Liha84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liha84)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-dodge-neon-gear-problems/76706 "2013-01-15T22:47:25Z")
I have a 2003 Dodge Neon with 110k miles. When starting my car and putting it into gear, I have to rev the engine in order for my car to jump into gear. It also does it when I come to a light. I could be at a complete st… --- ## [Recall notices on "older" cars - surprising!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-notices-on-older-cars-surprising/76708)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-notices-on-older-cars-surprising/76708 "2013-01-15T16:16:49Z")
A month or so ago I rec'd a recall notice on my '03 Honda Civic, and a day ago a recall notice came for my '01 Toyota Sequoia. The Civic is 10 years old and the Sequoia is 12 years old. How long do manufacturers still … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1882) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1884)