# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1886 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1887 --- ## [2002 Pontiac Montana -- rebuild engine or purchase another vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-montana-rebuild-engine-or-purchase-another-vehicle/76471)
**Author:** [@MaryAnn1067](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryAnn1067)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-montana-rebuild-engine-or-purchase-another-vehicle/76471 "2013-01-12T04:51:23Z")
My husband's 2002 Pontiac Montana, we're told, will need to have the engine rebuilt. We have mechanical breakdown insurance through Geico. Something happened to the engine while my husband was driving in icy conditions… --- ## [Transmission fluid requirements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-requirements/76643)
**Author:** [@barnes47421](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barnes47421)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-requirements/76643 "2013-01-12T04:49:58Z")
what type of transmission fluid is best for 2004 camry 4 cylinder with a 90,000 miles --- ## [2004 Chevy Venture, Failing compressor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-venture-failing-compressor/76634)
**Author:** [@kawadley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kawadley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-venture-failing-compressor/76634 "2013-01-12T01:55:07Z")
This started out as an intermittent problem after I would run the a/c for a bit. Now it happens every time I get in the van regardless of if I turn on the a/c. The engine begins acting like I am pressing the gas pedal,… --- ## [Dodge flathead six 236 c.i.d. crankshaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-flathead-six-236-c-i-d-crankshaft/76636)
**Author:** [@vwfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vwfan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-flathead-six-236-c-i-d-crankshaft/76636 "2013-01-11T23:35:57Z")
does anyone know the crankshaft bearing journal size for the dodge flathead 6cyl. 236c.i.d. i do know the 230c.i.d. is 2.488 to 2.500. Are the two engines the same. I dont have my crank on hand to measure but was curi… --- ## [2010 Forester is losing engine coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-forester-is-losing-engine-coolant/76598)
**Author:** [@pmnmadison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmnmadison)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-forester-is-losing-engine-coolant/76598 "2013-01-11T23:33:34Z")
With a cold engine in my 2010 Forester (29,000 miles), the coolant level has dropped from "full" to "low" in the overflow reservoir over the last 8 months or so. The level was down at that time (8 mos. back) and I toppe… --- ## [Oil Pan Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-gasket/76628)
**Author:** [@jintegra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jintegra)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-gasket/76628 "2013-01-11T22:57:03Z")
I recently had my oil &filter changed on my 01 integra at the dealer and was told that my oil pan gasket has started to leak. Car has 180k on it, and has no engine leaks.Seems like steep price for the repair $340.00 fo… --- ## [Cursed Audi A4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cursed-audi-a4/76122)
**Author:** [@runonsandwich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/runonsandwich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cursed-audi-a4/76122 "2013-01-11T22:40:48Z")
My friend's 2006 Audi A4 2.0 started dying on her a few months back. She replaced the battery to no avail. She then took it to a shop and they seemingly fixed it. It died again. She took it to the Audi dealership. They c… --- ## [3000 RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3000-rpms/76635)
**Author:** [@baileay82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baileay82)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3000-rpms/76635 "2013-01-11T21:59:11Z")
I have a 96 Rav4. When I am driving on the freeway it will get stuck at 3000 RPMs for a good 20 miles. It doesn't do it all the time, but it does it a lot. The car will only be going 50 mph, but its stuck at high RPMs… --- ## [Engine whines when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-whines-when-driving/76639)
**Author:** [@akuhn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akuhn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-whines-when-driving/76639 "2013-01-11T21:20:11Z")
Recently I noticed that my car is whining when I'm driving. It occurs while I'm in gear driving, not only when I'm turning. I can also hear it when I'm not accelerating and I'm coasting. The only time I don't hear it is … --- ## [VW Passat Won't Start (again). New Battery installed. Attached audio file of the sound it makes!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-wont-start-again-new-battery-installed-attached-audio-file-of-the-sound-it-makes/76356)
**Author:** [@DCRaider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DCRaider)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-wont-start-again-new-battery-installed-attached-audio-file-of-the-sound-it-makes/76356 "2013-01-11T19:35:02Z")
So my 2003 VW Passat will not start. I last drove it a few days ago, and it has been sitting inside a nice warm garage. The battery was replaced a few months ago. The car doesn't "turn over" but just has a steady soun… --- ## [1985 Cutlass Ciera will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-cutlass-ciera-will-not-start/76631)
**Author:** [@RHIBDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHIBDriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-cutlass-ciera-will-not-start/76631 "2013-01-11T19:22:31Z")
I have a 1985 Cutlass Ciera Brougham with a 2.5L four. Got in it one day and when I turned the key nothing happened except the dash lights came on. No clicking or buzzing, no engine turning over, nothing... Pulled the st… --- ## [Replaced bent wheel, car still shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-bent-wheel-car-still-shakes/76398)
**Author:** [@CincyTom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CincyTom)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-bent-wheel-car-still-shakes/76398 "2013-01-11T16:39:42Z")
Hi all, OK so here's the back story. I had new tires put on my 2011 Altima around 35,000 miles. I started noticing a hum, so I checked the mechanic notes and they said I had a bent right rear rim. So, I had them repla… --- ## [Master of my own disaster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-of-my-own-disaster/76586)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 10:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-of-my-own-disaster/76586 "2013-01-11T10:01:36Z")
I'm posting this just to add moral support for all of those that are embarassed to ask questions. I recently came up with the crazy idea that I might be able to drill a hole in a perticular spot in my headlight module… --- ## [Cheap Fix for Dodge Cup Holder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-fix-for-dodge-cup-holder/76622)
**Author:** [@Justino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justino)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-fix-for-dodge-cup-holder/76622 "2013-01-11T08:31:58Z")
I am about to sell my 2006 Dodge Caravan, but before I do I want to fix the broken cup holder on middle row the passenger seat. The dealer wants $150 for the part and another $180 for labor. I looked for the part onlin… --- ## [Just a lil bad gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-lil-bad-gas/76613)
**Author:** [@more\_trouble\_everyda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/more_trouble_everyda)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-lil-bad-gas/76613 "2013-01-11T06:44:53Z")
well i was changeing out the gas in my emergancy generator it had been in the generator for about two years has fule stablizer in it . It was only abot 2 gallons and did not know what to do with it so i look at my wifes … --- ## [Acura MDX 05 VSA - Modulator trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-mdx-05-vsa-modulator-trouble/76623)
**Author:** [@sjs947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjs947)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-mdx-05-vsa-modulator-trouble/76623 "2013-01-11T06:07:06Z")
VSA light & VSA Triangle light came on. Brake lite switch & brake fluid levels are fine. Mechanic said the ABS pump ( MODULATOR ASSY., VSA - 2005 ACURA MDX (57110-S3V-A32)) needs to be replaced and offered 2 options: Ins… --- ## [Oil consumption 2007 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-2007-toyota-camry/76610)
**Author:** [@Archimedes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Archimedes)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-2007-toyota-camry/76610 "2013-01-11T06:01:00Z")
Apparently oil consumption in the 2007 Camry is commonly reported. Mine is using about 1 qt every 1000 miles. Toyota recommends either 0W-20 or 5W-20 oil and I have been using 5W-20. My question is can I try using 5W-… --- ## [99 Hyundai Elantra reverse light wont turn OFF!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-hyundai-elantra-reverse-light-wont-turn-off/76283)
**Author:** [@croberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/croberts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-hyundai-elantra-reverse-light-wont-turn-off/76283 "2013-01-11T04:19:03Z")
Could anyone help me with a small problem i have. my reverse lights stopped working and i was told that it is my reverse light switch. so i order a replacement. I took out the old and put in the new one but now the li… --- ## [Place to rent manual transmission car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/place-to-rent-manual-transmission-car/76545)
**Author:** [@annie22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annie22)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/place-to-rent-manual-transmission-car/76545 "2013-01-11T03:33:07Z")
I'm interested in learning how to drive a stick shift car ( I recently got my license) and am looking for a place to rent a car to practice on for the day. My dad's car, which I've tried several times, is very temperamen… --- ## [Need help, multiple problems, lack of knowledge, mechanical, electrical repair toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-multiple-problems-lack-of-knowledge-mechanical-electrical-repair-toyota/76624)
**Author:** [@judz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-multiple-problems-lack-of-knowledge-mechanical-electrical-repair-toyota/76624 "2013-01-11T03:14:11Z")
Toyota Cressida 1981 5ME sedan. Problems with drivers kick panel fuse, breaker block due to water damage and ?. Long story! Some things ( windows, heater etc) work sometimes for months then dont work. Turn signals were … --- ## [Bad Roter making windows not work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-roter-making-windows-not-work/76546)
**Author:** [@BecksBuzz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BecksBuzz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-roter-making-windows-not-work/76546 "2013-01-11T01:47:35Z")
We have a 91 totota camry w/ 187,000k whose roter has failed. Before the failure our power windows were tempermental(if they wouldn't go down you had to close the door a couple of times then they would work.) If the rot… --- ## [1997 Olds 88](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-olds-88/76621)
**Author:** [@Ineedahorse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ineedahorse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-olds-88/76621 "2013-01-10T23:11:04Z")
My 1997 Olds 88 (3800) runs beautifully but has a mysterious stalling problem. I can drive a few miles and the car will just shut down while driving. I can drive 300+ miles and have no problem at all however this probl… --- ## [Car brochures available on line for FREE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-brochures-available-on-line-for-free/76526)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-brochures-available-on-line-for-free/76526 "2013-01-10T23:01:28Z")
I just got this link in my email. I thought I'd share it here since I'm not a facebook sort of guy. My first car is prominently shown. Is yours? http://www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html --- ## [Name That Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-that-sound/76617)
**Author:** [@MachuPicchu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MachuPicchu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-that-sound/76617 "2013-01-10T22:10:45Z")
I purchased a certified pre-owned 2006 Cadillac STS (V6 with Performance/Luxury Package). It has the factory issued Michelin MXM4 tires (front: 235/50/17 rear: 255/45/17). Since I've owned it has made a higher pitched … --- ## [Ford Ranger 4x4 problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-4x4-problems/75055)
**Author:** [@Rangerdanger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rangerdanger)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-4x4-problems/75055 "2013-01-10T22:05:57Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Ranger 4X4, 3.0 V6. I recently replaced the engine with a Jasper rebuilt and now when engaging the 4X4 with the switch on the dash only my 4X4 high light will light up, no 4X4 low. The switch on the … --- ## [2009 Mazda3, P2128](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda3-p2128/74896)
**Author:** [@hoffmalr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hoffmalr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda3-p2128/74896 "2013-01-10T19:04:01Z")
Hey, all. First time back here with the new community...I used to post somewhat regularly back about 4 years ago but I've been gone a while. My 2009 Mazda3 is giving me a headache and I thought I would see what advice … --- ## [1989 Jaguar xj6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jaguar-xj6/76366)
**Author:** [@Short\_stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Short_stuff)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jaguar-xj6/76366 "2013-01-10T18:47:40Z")
I've recently got this car from a friend. The car had been setting for about 9 years. We got it running great. We pumped out the old gas, changed fluids, new fuel pump, filter, spark plugs, etc. The car has 117K miles. W… --- ## [Mysterious Power Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-power-failure/76595)
**Author:** [@gwynniest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gwynniest)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-power-failure/76595 "2013-01-10T09:54:39Z")
Two weeks ago, my husband and I drove about 90 minutes to a nearby mountain for some snowshoeing. Everything with the car was fine, until we stopped (for about 5 minutes), after which the car BARELY started. When it w… --- ## [Can't remove ignition key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-remove-ignition-key/76611)
**Author:** [@Talker9180](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Talker9180)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-remove-ignition-key/76611 "2013-01-10T09:46:29Z")
Recently I could not remove the ignition key on my 2007 Pontiac G6 after parking and turning off the ignition. Co-worker suggestions for a fix indicate that (1) little shavings from the key have come off over time in th… --- ## [93 Ford Escort Sticking shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-escort-sticking-shifter/76559)
**Author:** [@Roger47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-ford-escort-sticking-shifter/76559 "2013-01-10T09:38:09Z")
This was on the show (jan 5, 2013) but the boys didn't know the cause. Car has a 5 speed and sticks in 5th if the car is stopped prior to downshifting. The fix is to replace the bushings in the shift linkage - sloppy … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1885) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1887)