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**Author:** [@jimboG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimboG)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-buying-a-used-car-to-replace-a-volvo-wagon-to-transport-large-dogs/76354 "2013-01-03T22:53:58Z")
My wife currently drives a 1996 Volvo 850GLT wagon with 218K miles. She loves the car, but it is starting to show it's age, and even minor repairs are very costly now. As car owners go, we tend to drive a car until it i… --- ## [Car died while driving. Jump started, worked for a little bit, then died again.Is it the alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-while-driving-jump-started-worked-for-a-little-bit-then-died-again-is-it-the-alternator/76482)
**Author:** [@AriaMilchovich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AriaMilchovich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-while-driving-jump-started-worked-for-a-little-bit-then-died-again-is-it-the-alternator/76482 "2013-01-03T22:34:22Z")
While driving at night, my battery and break light came on on the dashboard. About 50 minutes later, my car can no longer travel faster than 5mph. The engine was not able to rev up when it is in Drive, but it was able to… --- ## [Crank Sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-sensor/76491)
**Author:** [@Mountain\_Momma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mountain_Momma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-sensor/76491 "2013-01-03T22:25:16Z")
My 2007 Jeep Commander cut out while I was driving on a precarious mountain road in sub zero conditions. We live in a remote, wild, and frozen part of Idaho and I rely on my Jeep to get my children around this sparsely p… --- ## [Hyundai Accent downshifts with a THUNK!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-downshifts-with-a-thunk/76485)
**Author:** [@birdman6111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdman6111)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-downshifts-with-a-thunk/76485 "2013-01-03T19:25:58Z")
2002 Hyundai Accent with automatic transmission. This problem happens only if I floor the gas gas on the highway (trying to pass somebody or get out of the way in a hurry) or if I apply too much gas after coasting around… --- ## [2003 VW Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-passat/76479)
**Author:** [@Jdwilbanks78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdwilbanks78)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-passat/76479 "2013-01-03T18:58:09Z")
After a rotate and balance, car started shaking when I accelerated. It only shakes on acceleration. I thought I need and alignment so I had one. Didn't stop. I replaced all four tires, breaks, and rotors as well as the … --- ## [Towed an AWD on a dolly...oops!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towed-an-awd-on-a-dolly-oops/76469)
**Author:** [@bethkfoster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bethkfoster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towed-an-awd-on-a-dolly-oops/76469 "2013-01-03T18:44:35Z")
I just moved 1200 miles from NY to GA. I had a dolly on the truck and asked the owner of the rental place if I could tow my AWD 1999 Subaru Impreza on the two wheel dolly and he said "no problem." Well we got here and dr… --- ## [Engine clank/taping sound and codes: P1340 and P0341](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-clank-taping-sound-and-codes-p1340-and-p0341/76437)
**Author:** [@mattT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattT)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 9:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-clank-taping-sound-and-codes-p1340-and-p0341/76437 "2013-01-03T09:31:50Z")
'01 Audi A6 2.7T, has 97k...I noticed the car making a loud clacking/taping sound at idle that didnt change even when car warmed up. Check engine light came on today...codes P1340 and P0341 both deal with camshaft bein… --- ## [I don't get it - help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-get-it-help/76460)
**Author:** [@wants2know](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wants2know)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 8:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-get-it-help/76460 "2013-01-03T08:52:36Z")
My daughter took her 95 Geo Prizm to a shop that offered a special on a 4 wheel alignment. We had gone to this shop before for oil changes and think it's pretty good. They wouldn't do the alignment, saying she had a b… --- ## [No vw heat in winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-vw-heat-in-winter/76462)
**Author:** [@ElTesooM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElTesooM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-vw-heat-in-winter/76462 "2013-01-03T08:25:48Z")
Hi, I suspect the temp. blend door, 2002 Passat with no heat, is broken or stuck in the opposite position for desired heat. Can blend door be accessed via removing glove box, repositioned manually to work for rest of thi… --- ## [Crummy gas mileage 1998 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crummy-gas-mileage-1998-subaru-forester/76299)
**Author:** [@swm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crummy-gas-mileage-1998-subaru-forester/76299 "2013-01-03T08:24:51Z")
I just bought this car for my daughter. It's in very good shape; runs like a top. But the gas mileage is a lousy 20 mpg. All of my trips are local (no stop and go stuff as we live in the country). A buddy of mine wit… --- ## [Stuttering Ford F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuttering-ford-f-150/76453)
**Author:** [@louisc1956](https://community.cartalk.com/u/louisc1956)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuttering-ford-f-150/76453 "2013-01-03T08:08:17Z")
Dear Tom and Ray, I have a 1994 Ford F-150 pickup with a 4.9 litre fuel injected inline six. Truck ran fine and took me to my destination but after sitting for 4 hours the truck would not start. Engione would tur over … --- ## [Problems starting mazda protege](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-starting-mazda-protege/73428)
**Author:** [@DK416](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DK416)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-starting-mazda-protege/73428 "2013-01-03T08:04:14Z")
I have been having problems with starting my 2000 mazda protege in the past 2 months, especially in warmer weather. I had the starter changed, an oil change and inquired about a tune up, but was told that it may or may … --- ## [Dodge carb question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-carb-question/76269)
**Author:** [@musicalley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/musicalley)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-carb-question/76269 "2013-01-03T07:19:04Z")
ok I know I need help..lol...1978 dodge 440 with 4 barrel theromquad...I seem to never get the secondary valve to open...if I stomp on gas nothing wether parhed or driving....I am guessing this is my lack of power proble… --- ## [Italian bottle mistake puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/italian-bottle-mistake-puzzler/76312)
**Author:** [@rankeney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rankeney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/italian-bottle-mistake-puzzler/76312 "2013-01-03T05:45:14Z")
It turns out that according to an Italian dictionary, "fare il fiasco" used to mean "to play a game so that the one that loses will pay the fiasco," in other words, he will buy the next bottle (of wine). That plausibly c… --- ## [1995 Bonneville - brake light and chime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-bonneville-brake-light-and-chime/76473)
**Author:** [@ezgrower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ezgrower)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-bonneville-brake-light-and-chime/76473 "2013-01-03T04:52:16Z")
I have a 1995 Bonneville with about 160k miles. I have a problem with the PARKING light on the dash coming on, accompanied by a chime. This happens fairly consistently after first starting the car and driving off, or aft… --- ## [2003 Acura MDX - Battery Discharges and Vehicle Will Not Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-mdx-battery-discharges-and-vehicle-will-not-start/76464)
**Author:** [@Schu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-mdx-battery-discharges-and-vehicle-will-not-start/76464 "2013-01-03T04:15:08Z")
Hi All, I am writing with the hope that someone can help us. We live in Minneapolis, MN. We have a 2003 Acura MDX with over 100,000 miles. It has been a great SUV, until recently. This fall we had all the requi… --- ## [Dating cars on TV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dating-cars-on-tv/76183)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dating-cars-on-tv/76183 "2013-01-03T04:06:46Z")
I have always been good at being able to tell the year of manufacture of most cars. It started when I was three or four and found out I was better at it than my eight year old cousin who stayed with my family a great de… --- ## [Brake problems after other services](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems-after-other-services/75613)
**Author:** [@Keenan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keenan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems-after-other-services/75613 "2013-01-03T03:30:59Z")
Hi, I took my Toyota Tacoma (220,000 miles) in to Brake Masters get the oil changed as well as the fluid in the front & rear differential and transfer case. I also had the tires rotated. And they also did a 20-point insp… --- ## [Why does a tranny rebuild cost $3500?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-a-tranny-rebuild-cost-3500/76297)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-a-tranny-rebuild-cost-3500/76297 "2013-01-03T02:43:56Z")
I see rebuild kits for $200. Does this mean it takes over 30 hours to rebuild a tranny? In reality, how long does it take them to rebuild a tranny with a kit? --- ## [Studded tires or Winter tires - AWD van - suggestion on best brands?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/studded-tires-or-winter-tires-awd-van-suggestion-on-best-brands/76466)
**Author:** [@ESFStumpy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ESFStumpy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/studded-tires-or-winter-tires-awd-van-suggestion-on-best-brands/76466 "2013-01-03T02:38:42Z")
I drive a 2001 AWD Town & Country minivan. I currently have studded MasterCraft Glacier Grip tires which need replacing. Two of them are apparently slowly falling apart at the bead area - I have to put air in them every… --- ## [Column shift cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/column-shift-cars/76451)
**Author:** [@daryleann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daryleann)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/column-shift-cars/76451 "2013-01-03T02:24:04Z")
I have no use of right thumb so cannot push button to shift in console automatic transmissions. I truly need column shift; are there cars out there that I could purchase? Currently driving Mercury Marquis 2000, but as I … --- ## [2007 Kia Sedona hard start and noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sedona-hard-start-and-noise/76458)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sedona-hard-start-and-noise/76458 "2013-01-03T01:46:35Z")
Good morning guys, my wife's van just had an issue. Of course this happens when I am about to go in a business trip. Let me start by saying that we have never had a problem with this van. It now has around 75,000 miles … --- ## [Need help with stuck/frozen rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-stuck-frozen-rotors/76468)
**Author:** [@cleighton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cleighton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-stuck-frozen-rotors/76468 "2013-01-03T01:45:06Z")
So my 2001 Monte Carlo LS needed a brake job about 3 weeks ago. It has 4 wheel disc brakes that in the 4 years I've been driving the car have never needed replacement. One of thrse front rotors is warped fairly badly a… --- ## [Squirrels under the hood?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirrels-under-the-hood/76461)
**Author:** [@pocketvitow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pocketvitow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirrels-under-the-hood/76461 "2013-01-03T00:12:17Z")
I have a 2010 Subaru Legacy, and I live in the city with no access to a garage. I have off-street parking, which I suppose is the issue - squirrels have somehow managed to get under the hood of my car, and are chewing th… --- ## [2008 Honda Fit stalling and the dealership is trying to convince me it's all in my head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-stalling-and-the-dealership-is-trying-to-convince-me-its-all-in-my-head/76430)
**Author:** [@chaosgasket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaosgasket)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-stalling-and-the-dealership-is-trying-to-convince-me-its-all-in-my-head/76430 "2013-01-02T23:17:55Z")
My 2008 Honda Fit has been developing a problem for the last 6 months or so and each time I've taken it to the dealership they say there's nothing wrong. It started with the car hesitating when accelerating from a stop.… --- ## [Burping over heating 1995 dodge neon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burping-over-heating-1995-dodge-neon/75535)
**Author:** [@Maker\_Mig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maker_Mig)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burping-over-heating-1995-dodge-neon/75535 "2013-01-02T23:01:51Z")
Well, finally fixed the car but I now have a new problem. When I turn the car off, it burps, or bubbles air into the overfill tank. Car now also overheats when idling or in stop and go traffic. Temperature goes down when… --- ## [Ion Doesn't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ion-doesnt-start/76463)
**Author:** [@Ion\_doesnt\_start](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ion_doesnt_start)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ion-doesnt-start/76463 "2013-01-02T21:55:20Z")
2004 Saturn Ion, doesn't start, but then 15 minutes later will start. Completely failed to start a month ago and auto mechanic installed new fuel system. Continue to have the same problem. Nothing consistent about whe… --- ## [Jeep Liberty "Clunk"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-clunk/76431)
**Author:** [@avijae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avijae)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-clunk/76431 "2013-01-02T21:53:52Z")
I have a 2003 Jeep Liberty, which is making a rhythmic clunk (Click and Clack's not oft referred to cousin) on every wheel rotation, when veering to the left. Going straight there is no noise, right, no noise, and overst… --- ## [Hot oil smell on Toyota Camry V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-oil-smell-on-toyota-camry-v6/76457)
**Author:** [@crcc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crcc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-oil-smell-on-toyota-camry-v6/76457 "2013-01-02T19:51:54Z")
I have a 2002 Toyota Solara with 195k miles, and it frequently gives off a hot oil smell as though oil or trans fluid is on a hot surface, but I cannot find any such thing through a visual inspection. About the time this… --- ## [Kia/Ford Maintenance Plan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-ford-maintenance-plan/76447)
**Author:** [@Ronald88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronald88)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-ford-maintenance-plan/76447 "2013-01-02T11:27:05Z")
I just bought a 2013 Kia Soul base. They offered me a 6 year . 60K maintence plan that would cover the regular service visits (expensive) and other things that are not covered by the basic warranty. The cost is 2300 do… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1890) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1892)