# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1890 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1891 --- ## [B.B.B.(Bad Ball Bearings)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-b-b-bad-ball-bearings/76481)
**Author:** [@DDav1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DDav1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-b-b-bad-ball-bearings/76481 "2013-01-05T04:38:49Z")
A family member said that the front ball bearings are bad. This is what is going on; when I am driving and release the gas pedal and/or brake pedal, it jerks. When I am turning, left or right, to park in a parking space… --- ## [Mazda won't start on cold morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-wont-start-on-cold-morning/76501)
**Author:** [@MAP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MAP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-wont-start-on-cold-morning/76501 "2013-01-05T04:35:48Z")
Last week, my Mazda 6 wagon would not start ... Jumped by auto club, and told the right battery cable was not tightly connected to battery. Car was ok for 2 days... Then same thing, it would not start, jumped again, … --- ## [Can a hard shifting transmission cause rear differential damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-hard-shifting-transmission-cause-rear-differential-damage/76512)
**Author:** [@G\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G_C)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-hard-shifting-transmission-cause-rear-differential-damage/76512 "2013-01-05T04:29:49Z")
Over time, and hard shifting damage to the gears in the differential of my Chevy Tahoe? --- ## [Radiator Fan became super loud and won't shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-became-super-loud-and-wont-shut-off/76377)
**Author:** [@Mercedes\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mercedes_S)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-became-super-loud-and-wont-shut-off/76377 "2013-01-05T02:42:16Z")
I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. About two months ago, I replaced (myself) the radiator fan because it had stopped working. I bought the new fan on the internet and it was fairly easy to install. It was a little lo… --- ## [Would you lose oil from the crank case when the CV axels are replaced in a 95 Toyota Camry Wagon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-lose-oil-from-the-crank-case-when-the-cv-axels-are-replaced-in-a-95-toyota-camry-wagon/76478)
**Author:** [@FLCatLady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FLCatLady)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-lose-oil-from-the-crank-case-when-the-cv-axels-are-replaced-in-a-95-toyota-camry-wagon/76478 "2013-01-05T02:26:34Z")
I have to replace the transmission (cracked case) because it did not have oil on a recent trip. It died on the highway @300 miles after having the CV axels replaced and oil/lube service. Is there a correlation? Any in… --- ## [2003 Corolla, Oil Light Comes On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-corolla-oil-light-comes-on/76474)
**Author:** [@ilharnx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilharnx)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-corolla-oil-light-comes-on/76474 "2013-01-05T00:39:25Z")
Hey guys! I have a really strange problem, and now after reading some things about the oil light, kinda afraid to drive my car, lol. Here's a bit of background on the car itself: It's a 2003 corolla, 180k miles, an… --- ## [Community Account Recovery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/community-account-recovery/76509)
**Author:** [@MyOriginalAccountIsL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MyOriginalAccountIsL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/community-account-recovery/76509 "2013-01-05T00:12:59Z")
For reasons unknown I have been unable to login to my previous account. I have been unable to contact a forum moderator to recover the account so I created this secondary account simply to post my experience and request… --- ## [Multiple misfires after replacing all coils and fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-misfires-after-replacing-all-coils-and-fuel-pump/76476)
**Author:** [@bj1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bj1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-misfires-after-replacing-all-coils-and-fuel-pump/76476 "2013-01-04T23:45:41Z")
2003 Toyota Matrix with 217,000 miles (most on a rural mail route). Check engine light stays on with readings for multiple misfires, all four coils (which have all been replaced) and just replaced fuel pump. Gas mileage … --- ## [What makes for a great customer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-for-a-great-customer/11145)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-for-a-great-customer/11145 "2013-01-04T22:29:16Z")
What do you think makes for a great customer? We'd like to hear your thoughts! You can share them right here, in our Car Talk Community. Yours in bridging the great mechanic-customer abyss, Tom and Ray Click… --- ## [Synthetic oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil/74904)
**Author:** [@Ronny\_Speir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronny_Speir)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil/74904 "2013-01-04T21:31:45Z")
I have a Toyota 1996 1.6 engine 150.000 mi runs great well maintaned I am considering changing to mobile one extend performamice 5-30w synthetic oil went one line was informed oil should be changed at 15000mi or one year… --- ## [Tire Dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilemma/76489)
**Author:** [@ClickClackClunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClickClackClunk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilemma/76489 "2013-01-04T20:02:12Z")
I live in Upstate NY and I'm just about to start my second semester of grad school in Upstate SC. I'm currently preparing for the drive back down south, and I'm not sure which tires to put on my car for the semester. I h… --- ## [Best first car for a 16 year old boy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-first-car-for-a-16-year-old-boy/76487)
**Author:** [@Kaisa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaisa)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-first-car-for-a-16-year-old-boy/76487 "2013-01-04T16:37:26Z")
I know this is a perennial question, but what's a good car for a 16 yr. old boy, and what price range is reasonable? How about an upper limit on mileage? He'll be driving almost entirely locally, but might be making a fe… --- ## [Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-tpms/76499)
**Author:** [@MrHappyGoLucky12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrHappyGoLucky12)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-tpms/76499 "2013-01-04T16:37:18Z")
My TPMS light comes on about 75% of the time. (That's not the light for low pressure.) I took it in to the dealer once and they replaced the valve stem in one tire. It continued to come off and on intermittently. Thi… --- ## [Best way to store tires mounted on rims for winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-store-tires-mounted-on-rims-for-winter/76442)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-store-tires-mounted-on-rims-for-winter/76442 "2013-01-04T10:40:42Z")
The OEM M+S tires on their 18" wheels have been removed and replaced with 17" rims on which winter tires are mounted. Should I place the stored tires in garbage bags or anything? Thank you. --- ## [Ok, heres my first stupid question of the year ... What is a die grinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-heres-my-first-stupid-question-of-the-year-what-is-a-die-grinder/76477)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-heres-my-first-stupid-question-of-the-year-what-is-a-die-grinder/76477 "2013-01-04T10:20:57Z")
I was over to the local tool store over the holidays and there's a gadget for sale there called a "die grinder". What would this gadget be used for? The only die I can think of is from the "tap and die" duo, you know t… --- ## [Smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smells-like-gas/76502)
**Author:** [@Pearlstone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pearlstone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 9:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smells-like-gas/76502 "2013-01-04T09:31:58Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy Cobalt... I can smell gasoline ONLY when I turn the heater or a/c on. I have taken the car to TWO different auto shops and no one knows WHAT is causing this. The check engine light came on recently af… --- ## [1998 Ford Explorer passenger door lock actuator problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-passenger-door-lock-actuator-problem/76497)
**Author:** [@MauiNoKaOi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MauiNoKaOi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-passenger-door-lock-actuator-problem/76497 "2013-01-04T07:48:00Z")
hello everyone I have a 1998 ford explorer and I am having a problem with my passenger side door lock actuator, or I think that's what it is. I can lock and unlock all the other doors by using the switch on either my dri… --- ## [DIC not lighting up and heater console not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dic-not-lighting-up-and-heater-console-not-working/76496)
**Author:** [@BSC65Now](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BSC65Now)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 7:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dic-not-lighting-up-and-heater-console-not-working/76496 "2013-01-04T07:45:59Z")
The issue is intermittent. Sometimes when I turn on the ignition, the DIC does not light up. There is a delay of two to three seconds and then everything on the DIC works and the Service Vehicle Soon (SVS) light comes on… --- ## [Power Steering Problem Diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-problem-diagnosis/76488)
**Author:** [@MNDave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MNDave)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-problem-diagnosis/76488 "2013-01-04T06:01:50Z")
Trying to diagnose the exact problem with my 05 Chevy Uplander power steering. Just started making that "whirring" noise yesterday while the vehicle is running, and the noise is worse (louder) when turning. Fluid leve… --- ## [2001 Jeep Cherokee check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-cherokee-check-engine-light/76492)
**Author:** [@gsharpe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gsharpe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-cherokee-check-engine-light/76492 "2013-01-04T05:28:36Z")
I own a 2001 Jeep Cherokee with 104,000+ miles. It runs great and doesn't have any issues. However, i started it up this morning and the check engine light came on. Should this be concerning? I haven't done any real … --- ## [No fuel pressure after backfire & engine fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-fuel-pressure-after-backfire-engine-fire/76402)
**Author:** [@Pinwheel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pinwheel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-fuel-pressure-after-backfire-engine-fire/76402 "2013-01-04T05:22:43Z")
Vehicle: 2000 Chevy Express 3500 passenger van 5.7L History: Low fuel pressure when starting. If the van sat longer than 24 hours it wouldn't start without a squirt of starting fluid. I suspected it was the fuel pump but… --- ## [2001 Toyota Solara Convertible (V6) Won't start when it's freezing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-solara-convertible-v6-wont-start-when-its-freezing/76250)
**Author:** [@njcarowner61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njcarowner61)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-solara-convertible-v6-wont-start-when-its-freezing/76250 "2013-01-04T05:17:22Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Solara Convertible, V6, low mileage (92,000), and it will reliably NOT start when the temperature gets below freezing. I have tried a couple of tank fulls of injector cleaner on advice from a friend,… --- ## [P0171, P0420, P0441 OBD codes + excessive oil burning on Toyota Corolla 2002!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0171-p0420-p0441-obd-codes-excessive-oil-burning-on-toyota-corolla-2002/76228)
**Author:** [@jftak01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jftak01)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0171-p0420-p0441-obd-codes-excessive-oil-burning-on-toyota-corolla-2002/76228 "2013-01-04T05:12:48Z")
Hi I just bought a used Toyota Corolla 2002 CE with 120K miles two months ago. the car seemed fine and drives fine too. After a while I found out that the seller had removed the "check engine" light, so I read the error … --- ## [Reoccurring Mystery Misfire in 2004 Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reoccurring-mystery-misfire-in-2004-jetta/76486)
**Author:** [@Stephanie12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie12)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reoccurring-mystery-misfire-in-2004-jetta/76486 "2013-01-04T05:00:28Z")
Recently (5 weeks ago), my 2004 Jetta misfired, which caused the car to shake very noticeably, especially at lower speeds or while idling. The misfire was accompanied by the smell of fuel on the driver side and triggered… --- ## [Front Suspension Leaking-Mazda 6 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-suspension-leaking-mazda-6-2003/76413)
**Author:** [@MickiD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MickiD)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-suspension-leaking-mazda-6-2003/76413 "2013-01-04T04:33:32Z")
I was told my left suspension strut is leaking. How long can this go before it is a problem? It has been 6 months and I haven't fixed it yet. It seems expensive to replace plus get an alignment. Is about $800 reasona… --- ## [Lites](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lites/76439)
**Author:** [@rin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lites/76439 "2013-01-04T03:09:02Z")
Hi, Have a 2005 Grand Cherokee V-6 4x4 With my head lites on high beam and I switch to low beam the lites go out. When I flick the switch they come back on. Also with head lites on if I signal and or have wipers on… --- ## [Power steering in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-in-cold-weather/76465)
**Author:** [@JoMo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoMo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-in-cold-weather/76465 "2013-01-04T02:34:19Z")
The power steering fluid in my 2004 Nissan Frontier crew cab leaks as the weather turns cold, the colder it gets the worse it leaks. Can anyone explain why and offer a remedy? Thanks --- ## [Is this a fair price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-fair-price/76470)
**Author:** [@Saint48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saint48)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-fair-price/76470 "2013-01-04T02:02:54Z")
My daughter commutes to college using our 2001 Ford Escape. The car has been well maintained, oil changes, part replacement, etc. It now has 150,000 miles. I would like the car to last at least 2 more years till she fini… --- ## [How risky am I being if I take a road trip with one of my cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-risky-am-i-being-if-i-take-a-road-trip-with-one-of-my-cars/76472)
**Author:** [@lovelypoet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lovelypoet)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-risky-am-i-being-if-i-take-a-road-trip-with-one-of-my-cars/76472 "2013-01-04T00:51:14Z")
Hello, I have a trip planned in February from Massachusetts to New Orleans. This is about a 1500 mile trip (one way). We are planning on taking 2 days to get there and 2 days to get back, sleeping over one night each w… --- ## [2000 VW Passat Wagon 4-Motion Engine Runs w/o Key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-passat-wagon-4-motion-engine-runs-w-o-key/76494)
**Author:** [@Kinsella5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kinsella5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-passat-wagon-4-motion-engine-runs-w-o-key/76494 "2013-01-03T23:47:54Z")
We have a 2000 Passat 4-Motion Wagon (automatic transmission) have had it in the family since it was new, it has 113,000 miles on it and we were always current on all scheduled maintenance, etc. The car recently has been… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1889) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1891)