# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1889 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1890 --- ## [98 accord air sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-accord-air-sensor/76549)
**Author:** [@rubyshooe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rubyshooe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-accord-air-sensor/76549 "2013-01-06T10:40:36Z")
Helllloooo! I am in need of anyone's best (hopefully educated) guess of the replacement/labor cost of the following - I'm a single, unemployed gal in LA and the mechanics here can really take you for a ride, pun absolute… --- ## [2003 Hyundai Elantra - Code 0420 and strange light on Dash Board](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-elantra-code-0420-and-strange-light-on-dash-board/76557)
**Author:** [@kartoos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kartoos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 9:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-elantra-code-0420-and-strange-light-on-dash-board/76557 "2013-01-06T09:23:04Z")
I have a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. It has 165000 miles on it. A few weeks back I got a check engine light on. Checking the code it turns out it was P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) code. I checked wi… --- ## [Tire Recommendation | Yokohama YK580 or Michelin Defender](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-recommendation-yokohama-yk580-or-michelin-defender/76231)
**Author:** [@devincco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devincco)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-recommendation-yokohama-yk580-or-michelin-defender/76231 "2013-01-06T08:57:05Z")
Hi all I am in desperate need of new tires for my 2004 Honda Accord, 4cyl. I've visited many sites and stores and have read many reviews and I think I have come down to 2 tires. Yokohama YK580's or Michelin Defender's.… --- ## [Super slow take off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-slow-take-off/76539)
**Author:** [@DLink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DLink)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 8:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-slow-take-off/76539 "2013-01-06T08:43:22Z")
Lately my car has a super slow take off in the morning. Granted I let it marginally warm up. But it takes such a long time as I am trying to merge into highway traffic. The RPM thingee slowly climbs up to 4 before it s… --- ## [Repair vs. replace dented and rusted panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-vs-replace-dented-and-rusted-panel/76418)
**Author:** [@Simels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simels)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-vs-replace-dented-and-rusted-panel/76418 "2013-01-06T08:04:05Z")
I have a brand new Honda Civic and got into a little fender bender. Since it was my fault I am not going to file a claim. After checking Washington Consumer Checkbook and Angie's List I selected several shops to get esti… --- ## [No fluid to RF caliper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-fluid-to-rf-caliper/76538)
**Author:** [@wylieman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wylieman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-fluid-to-rf-caliper/76538 "2013-01-06T08:00:47Z")
RF caliper free, new rubber hose, brake line clear & unkinked. Can get fluid pressure when cracking the line at the 'ABS' aluminum block but nothing at caliper ??? ABS problem? --- ## [2005 Honda Civic-It's not the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-its-not-the-battery/76480)
**Author:** [@doyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doyn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-its-not-the-battery/76480 "2013-01-06T07:15:48Z")
So here is a good one for you. 2005 Honda Civic which has been pretty reliable up to this point. Had all the suggested maintenance services up until the most recent which just passed. Last oil change and inspection: Earl… --- ## [Wit's end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wits-end/76547)
**Author:** [@Working\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Working_man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wits-end/76547 "2013-01-06T07:01:03Z")
About 6 weeks ago my timing chain broke while I was driving. I had it towed to a locally owned repair shop that I had used before. I had a tough decision to either repair or buy a new car. My Eclipse has 260,000 miles… --- ## [Car not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting/76534)
**Author:** [@Carfun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carfun)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting/76534 "2013-01-06T06:12:24Z")
We have a 2012 Nissan Altima. There have been 3 times that it would not start -all times were after a long drive and a trip to the coast! Battery is fine. Nissan dealership could find nothing wrong. Any ideas why thi… --- ## [2005 Volvo XC70-keep or sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-keep-or-sell/76544)
**Author:** [@jaysr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaysr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-keep-or-sell/76544 "2013-01-06T04:15:37Z")
Hi all, Let me first explain what is going on with this car. It has around 115k miles and the check engine light came on last week. There is now oil in the coolant. 2-3 years ago, this XC70 had a slow coolant leak. … --- ## [Magic of Television](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magic-of-television/76475)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magic-of-television/76475 "2013-01-06T03:44:48Z")
I don't know if this has been discussed here previously but ever notice when somebody goes to steal a car on tv or in a movie, they just reach under the dash and then magically grab two pre-stripped wires (which happen t… --- ## [Toyota noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-noise/76536)
**Author:** [@fuelhoarder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fuelhoarder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-noise/76536 "2013-01-06T03:35:02Z")
My 2005 Toyota Prius with 188,000 miles has a whinning sound when I start and when I turn off the engine. It happens 95% of the time. The dealer says it could be a water pump. What's your opinion? --- ## [Sequential shift transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sequential-shift-transmissions/76513)
**Author:** [@godzdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/godzdog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sequential-shift-transmissions/76513 "2013-01-06T03:34:24Z")
While looking for a new auto I came across something called an automatic sequential shift transmission. I know basically that you can use them as an automatic or choose the gear you want. If someone wants to expand on … --- ## [98 Civic auto trans reverse issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-auto-trans-reverse-issue/76543)
**Author:** [@trav0769](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trav0769)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-auto-trans-reverse-issue/76543 "2013-01-06T03:06:41Z")
My 98 Civic ex runs and shifts perfect to have 200,000+ miles but when you try and shift to reverse it grinds. It acts like it's gonna shift into reverse but dosen't. When you shift back into park or neutral you can hear… --- ## [Can we sell a car that needs a new transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-we-sell-a-car-that-needs-a-new-transmission/76530)
**Author:** [@ML1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ML1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-we-sell-a-car-that-needs-a-new-transmission/76530 "2013-01-06T02:34:35Z")
We would like to sell our 2001 Volvo V-70, but have just been told by the dealer that it needs a new transmission (we had noticed signs, then the "Transmission Service Required" light came on). We were given cost estima… --- ## [96 dakota not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-dakota-not-starting/76528)
**Author:** [@scamp45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scamp45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-dakota-not-starting/76528 "2013-01-06T02:18:31Z")
i have a 96 slt v8 dakota im trying to fix myself. it wont start. put new batt. new starter motor. it just clicks engine wont turn everything in truck is working but when i turn the key to start its just clicks and my ra… --- ## [Front End Alignment problem - 1999 Toyota Avalon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-alignment-problem-1999-toyota-avalon/76507)
**Author:** [@Bewildered\_Bob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bewildered_Bob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-alignment-problem-1999-toyota-avalon/76507 "2013-01-06T00:46:06Z")
My 1999 Avalon has 160K miles and is paid for. All 4 tires were recently replaced and have performed well thanx to a minimum of 2 recent FEAs at a local garage. However it began drifting to the right and the tires had no… --- ## [Do I buy a new car or get a new transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-buy-a-new-car-or-get-a-new-transmission/76533)
**Author:** [@RLangen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RLangen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-buy-a-new-car-or-get-a-new-transmission/76533 "2013-01-06T00:04:10Z")
Four weeks ago, my 18 year old daughter crashed my 1995 Ford Ranger 4 wheel drive truck on the first icy day of the winter. Luckily she was ok but she killed the truck. I since bought a new truck for myself but here is… --- ## [Letter from the listener](https://community.cartalk.com/t/letter-from-the-listener/76500)
**Author:** [@Murugan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Murugan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/letter-from-the-listener/76500 "2013-01-05T23:53:23Z")
There was letter, may be few years ago from a listener which goes like this "Do two people who don't know what they talking about sound more stupid than if it is just one person who does know what he is talking about" … --- ## [This weeks puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-weeks-puzzler/76540)
**Author:** [@GA\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GA_fan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-weeks-puzzler/76540 "2013-01-05T23:01:09Z")
The picture must be in the silver box. Simple deduction in order for only one message on one box to be correct, this would mean that the message on the led box is correct with the picture being in the silver box. --- ## [Buying 2006 Ford Fusion with new Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-2006-ford-fusion-with-new-transmission/76522)
**Author:** [@GnR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GnR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-2006-ford-fusion-with-new-transmission/76522 "2013-01-05T22:15:40Z")
We are looking at a very clean, well kept 2006 Fusion SE- but at 114,000 miles it had a new transmission installed. It's for our 19 year old son in college who would have low mileage on it. We checked CarFax already and… --- ## [Radiator indicator light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-indicator-light/76459)
**Author:** [@Heather108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather108)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-indicator-light/76459 "2013-01-05T21:25:06Z")
I have a 2006 Jetta TDi wagon. Only when it is cold and first start up of the day, the raditator indicator light comes on and flashes within 1 minutes of start up. I stop the car and restart. It doesn't come back on (unl… --- ## [What's Your Favorite Bumpersticker?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-favorite-bumpersticker/75165)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-favorite-bumpersticker/75165 "2013-01-05T21:04:13Z")
We don't know about you, but we're a bit tired of all the political bumperstickers we're seeing right now. So, this week on Car Talk, we're kicking off a little election-year antidote. You can get the full scoop right… --- ## [Going down in 4 WD low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-down-in-4-wd-low/76381)
**Author:** [@Hikemore99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hikemore99)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-down-in-4-wd-low/76381 "2013-01-05T19:48:52Z")
We have to drive a very steep gravel road with 4 hairpin turns. We have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma truck (automatic). When the road is snow covered, my husband drives in 4 WD low when going down the hairpin turns. He is using … --- ## [Nissan Maxima sounds like a foghorn when braking!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-maxima-sounds-like-a-foghorn-when-braking/76527)
**Author:** [@melmar838](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melmar838)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-maxima-sounds-like-a-foghorn-when-braking/76527 "2013-01-05T19:21:37Z")
Hi all I have a 1998 Nissan Maxima, and when I brake or am moving very slowly in stop and go traffic, my car sounds like a foghorn. I am thinking maybe I need new brake pads, but I thought brakes were supposed to squea… --- ## [1995 Chevy Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevy-blazer/76523)
**Author:** [@throttlerat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/throttlerat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevy-blazer/76523 "2013-01-05T08:35:03Z")
Hello!!! I have a 1995 Blazer which I have owned for 11 years, second owner. It has 260k miles on it..alot of them highway miles. Body is a bit banged up, hood dented from accident, side dent, dent in rear bumper. It run… --- ## [Added too much oil - did I ruin my engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-too-much-oil-did-i-ruin-my-engine/76483)
**Author:** [@tombornot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tombornot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-too-much-oil-did-i-ruin-my-engine/76483 "2013-01-05T08:03:59Z")
I recently changed the oil in my 1998 Honda CRV and overfilled it. I don't know exactly how much volume, but it was perhaps 1/4inch above the full line on the dipstick. To make matters worse, I then made a two-thousand m… --- ## [2006 Toyota Matrix (corolla) won't start at gas pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-matrix-corolla-wont-start-at-gas-pump/76495)
**Author:** [@lanedstevenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedstevenson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-matrix-corolla-wont-start-at-gas-pump/76495 "2013-01-05T06:43:23Z")
My 2006 would not start today after I got gas. I drove the car for an hour with no problems. I then stopped to get gas it would not start. I knew the engine was still warm because i had just stopped after driving for an… --- ## [Round rubber and rolls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/round-rubber-and-rolls/76424)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/round-rubber-and-rolls/76424 "2013-01-05T06:05:32Z")
Were are the "tweels" at? cant hardly wait till they are availiable(if you can afford them) I know Michelin markets them for skid steer loaders -Kevin --- ## [Hard shifting automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shifting-automatic-transmission/76511)
**Author:** [@G\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G_C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shifting-automatic-transmission/76511 "2013-01-05T05:10:44Z")
Can a hard shifting automatic transmission cause damage to the rear differential of a vehicle over time? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1888) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1890)