# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1892 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1893 --- ## [Honda Civic 90 AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-90-ac/76456)
**Author:** [@Heart\_of\_Gold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heart_of_Gold)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-90-ac/76456 "2013-01-02T09:55:18Z")
Hi I am very attached to my Honda but almost every year I have to fix the AC - the Matsushita compressor - remanufactured does not usually last over a year - this time it lasted for 1.5 years. The rest of car still run… --- ## [Radio help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-help/75485)
**Author:** [@mickey86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mickey86)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-help/75485 "2013-01-02T09:53:58Z")
I bought a 2002 Deville Base. I’m very happy with it. There is one small problem that I thought I could accept but it has now become a bigger problem. The radio will shut off at any time but then turn back on if I press … --- ## [Trying to get the engine to last until march](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-get-the-engine-to-last-until-march/76449)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Pytel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_Pytel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 9:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-get-the-engine-to-last-until-march/76449 "2013-01-02T09:44:27Z")
Hello All. 1989 GMC Sierra (S15) 4.3L v6 I'm trying to get the engine to last me until March. I have low compression in the #1 cylinder. I'm guessing it's the rings but it's hard to tell. I did a compression check… --- ## [Help --- No Heat!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-no-heat/76357)
**Author:** [@Dodgemom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dodgemom)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-no-heat/76357 "2013-01-02T08:55:44Z")
I have a Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 with a 4.7 V8 engine. I believe it is an SLT. For the last three years I have had no heat. I have had my thermostat changed twice, my radiator changed once, the heater core changed, t… --- ## [Technical books on OBD-II systems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/technical-books-on-obd-ii-systems/76455)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/technical-books-on-obd-ii-systems/76455 "2013-01-02T08:22:32Z")
Sometimes, I discover something I once knew, and it makes me feel dumber than a rock. I live in Mexico, and books in English simply don't exist where I live. So, I have brought with me, I don't know, maybe 200 books, n… --- ## [Which used Beetle drop-top do I choose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-used-beetle-drop-top-do-i-choose/76321)
**Author:** [@Bindle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bindle)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-used-beetle-drop-top-do-i-choose/76321 "2013-01-02T06:53:45Z")
HELP! Neither head nor heart can choose. 1. 2009 Black, black convertible top, black leather; 59k miles. 2 year warranty. $10,953+trade 2. 2010 Final Edition, two-tone (pale blue/cream), black convertible top, white leat… --- ## [Idle problem when blower operates - after tune up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-problem-when-blower-operates-after-tune-up/76420)
**Author:** [@Mulliguns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mulliguns)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 6:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-problem-when-blower-operates-after-tune-up/76420 "2013-01-02T06:40:04Z")
Just got my timing belt replaced and a tune up on my 2005 subaru impreza wagon (80k miles). Car runs great, except that the idle now pulsates from 1000 to 2000 and back every 5 seconds when the blower is on. usual idle i… --- ## [Bad gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas/76448)
**Author:** [@zlots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zlots)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas/76448 "2013-01-02T06:31:10Z")
car was running fine on trip to florida. traveled about 800 miles filled up at station was a old station not one that had alot of business. drove about 90 miles car started to sputter and died , was told it was my fuel p… --- ## [Here's One For The Books!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-one-for-the-books/76405)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-one-for-the-books/76405 "2013-01-02T06:20:43Z")
Vehicle: 1996 Acura TL, 2.5L, 5 cylinder. Complaint: Vehicle loses electrical power depending on how long it's driven and the electrical load on the alternator. The vehicle was towed to the shop with a totally failed… --- ## [Buy a car for teenager](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-a-car-for-teenager/76268)
**Author:** [@klink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klink)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-a-car-for-teenager/76268 "2013-01-02T05:08:59Z")
My son is 14, and hard to live with as an adolescent. Can't wait for him to turn 25. Nothing awful, but I don't have a way to be in his world. Grunts. Sassy talk. "Whatever." Looking for ways for us to connect. He can't … --- ## [Please share ADVICE on buying a late model used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-share-advice-on-buying-a-late-model-used-car/76433)
**Author:** [@Twainiest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Twainiest)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-share-advice-on-buying-a-late-model-used-car/76433 "2013-01-02T04:29:40Z")
My last two cars have been a 1999 Plymouth Breeze and a 2006 Dodge Stratus, both purchased used. I want to buy a four-door sedan, but something a little nicer (but not too expensive). I'm especially interested in a car… --- ## [Will the show continue with new hosts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-show-continue-with-new-hosts/76355)
**Author:** [@tradergordo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tradergordo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-show-continue-with-new-hosts/76355 "2013-01-02T03:37:55Z")
I know click and clack are iconic and all, but this show is too good to die. I have no idea what the plan is, but on behalf of America, I'm putting in my plea for NPR to continue the show with new hosts! And I have a n… --- ## [2001 Camry - Smells like burning rubber but is not smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-smells-like-burning-rubber-but-is-not-smoking/76333)
**Author:** [@JoSo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoSo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-camry-smells-like-burning-rubber-but-is-not-smoking/76333 "2013-01-02T03:01:26Z")
After my Camry XLE V6 warms up to temp it starts to smell like burning rubber - my wife states that it smells like burnt popcorn. I bought the car and I believe it had been driven for quite some time with a bad upstream… --- ## [Car smells like stinky garbage!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smells-like-stinky-garbage/76446)
**Author:** [@Pumpkin32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pumpkin32)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smells-like-stinky-garbage/76446 "2013-01-01T23:20:24Z")
I have a 2007 Nissan Murano. When I first get into my car after it is sitting the smell of garbage is overwhelming! Once I start to drive it, the smell begins to disappear. The longer the car is sitting turned off the … --- ## [My '82 Mercedes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-82-mercedes/76432)
**Author:** [@ConnieT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConnieT)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-82-mercedes/76432 "2013-01-01T22:46:05Z")
I was just "gifted" a 1982 Mercedes 300SD Turbo Diesel by my exhusband. The body is in excellent shape; the interior needs some work as it is kind of moldy and the seats are strangely SOFT like the springs gave out; the … --- ## [2003 Impala Power to Heater Blower, Cruise Control, and Info Center](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-power-to-heater-blower-cruise-control-and-info-center/76440)
**Author:** [@ScottE67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottE67)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-power-to-heater-blower-cruise-control-and-info-center/76440 "2013-01-01T22:35:44Z")
I am trying to troubleshoot why my heater blower, cruise control and info center above my rear-view mirror has stopped working. I am trying to confirm power to an orange wire next to the driver-side fuse box. I have co… --- ## [Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil/76390)
**Author:** [@nitrodude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitrodude)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil/76390 "2013-01-01T20:42:41Z")
i have three vehicles 06 charger/rt hemi,05 ram/hemi 02 accord 4 cyl. i have always changed my own oil and about three years ago i began using full synthetic oils for all the cars. i have been going about 8k miles betwee… --- ## [Lifetime XM Everything (XM Radio)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifetime-xm-everything-xm-radio/71428)
**Author:** [@jimster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifetime-xm-everything-xm-radio/71428 "2013-01-01T19:10:23Z")
In December 2009, I was contacted by an XM Radio call center representative to inquire about transferring my current annual subscription to Lifetime XM Everything for the cost of $461.19. An annual subscription rate at … --- ## [4wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd/76401)
**Author:** [@Arnie\_Stokol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arnie_Stokol)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wd/76401 "2013-01-01T11:25:10Z")
Is the 2013 Ford Explorer true 4WD (i.e. does one of the settings really engage all four wheels) or is it like all the other "intelligent" AWD SUVs on the market? Many thanks, Arnie --- ## [2005 Buick LeSabre "Check Tire pressure" light is on, all pressures equal and normal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-check-tire-pressure-light-is-on-all-pressures-equal-and-normal/76444)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-check-tire-pressure-light-is-on-all-pressures-equal-and-normal/76444 "2013-01-01T09:28:21Z")
The light has been coming on for the last couple of weeks. I can reset the light by pushing the dash button. On a 700 mile trip last weekend, I probably reset it half a dozen times. The tires are all at 30 PSIg. Two … --- ## [91 Jeep Cherokee Laredo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-jeep-cherokee-laredo/76428)
**Author:** [@Jeep\_Keeper91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeep_Keeper91)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 8:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-jeep-cherokee-laredo/76428 "2013-01-01T08:46:53Z")
ran smooth until suddenly stalled; would restart for only a few seconds. Visually diagnosed and installed fuel pump; then ran for 2 minutes & rough before stalling. Now we have a new crankshaft sensor; now runs for 5 … --- ## [Cheapest source of inside-tire pressure transmitters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheapest-source-of-inside-tire-pressure-transmitters/76349)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheapest-source-of-inside-tire-pressure-transmitters/76349 "2013-01-01T08:35:25Z")
The Expedition's OEM 18" wheels with M&S tires are stored and 17" aggressive Winter-tired wheels installed. The tire pressures are checked weekly, but would be nice to make use of the tire pressure monitoring system and … --- ## [Dealership TOTALS my car car while in for minor repair. What do you think?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-totals-my-car-car-while-in-for-minor-repair-what-do-you-think/76271)
**Author:** [@JohnnyNothappy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnnyNothappy)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-totals-my-car-car-while-in-for-minor-repair-what-do-you-think/76271 "2013-01-01T07:14:25Z")
Hello, so I was at a reputable dealership which (for now) will remain withheld as i was leaking fluids. Upon my first visit, issue was claimed to be repaired but when I went to pick it up, I was still leaking fluids. Nee… --- ## [Inner tie rod end repair cost...too much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-tie-rod-end-repair-cost-too-much/76435)
**Author:** [@benchie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benchie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-tie-rod-end-repair-cost-too-much/76435 "2013-01-01T06:35:50Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Explorer EB that needs the inner tie rod ends replaced. I was quoted $352, including alignment. Is that too much to pay? Thanks --- ## [Adding gas to increase MPG joke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-gas-to-increase-mpg-joke/76389)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-gas-to-increase-mpg-joke/76389 "2013-01-01T05:45:45Z")
A prankster wrote in to Click and Clack to say that he and his buddies had added gas to a co-worker's FIAT to hear him brag about the fantastic mileage he was getting. Then they started siphoning gas out and his MPG plum… --- ## [2003 Mitsubishi Outlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-outlander/72735)
**Author:** [@Rush360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rush360)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-outlander/72735 "2013-01-01T05:21:48Z")
I just bought a 2003 Outlander and it has a shudder that occurs between 35-45 Mph. It drives fine at high speeds. If I accelerate to 50+ Mph there is no shudder during acceleration. If I drive between 35-45 Mph, there is… --- ## [What happened to Maury Maille?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-maury-maille/76438)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-maury-maille/76438 "2013-01-01T03:15:11Z")
Geez, what's happened to Maury? Did he refuse to stay on after Tom and Ray hung up their coveralls? Is he ill? Did he get canned? Did he retire and start living it up like Wayne Newton, lounging in some Caribbean vil… --- ## [Severe loss of mileage after engine work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-loss-of-mileage-after-engine-work/76422)
**Author:** [@Georgia\_Duck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgia_Duck)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-loss-of-mileage-after-engine-work/76422 "2013-01-01T01:07:57Z")
'92 Honda Accord My car was getting 28/29 mpg when the water pump went. Afterward the work was done the mileage dropped to ~21 mpg. Going back to the place that did the work is not an option. A few months after the … --- ## [Volvo v70 xc shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-xc-shakes/76419)
**Author:** [@dirtkingdk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dirtkingdk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-xc-shakes/76419 "2013-01-01T00:57:46Z")
I have a 2002 volvo v70 xc awd turbo and whenever i acellerate it vibrates noticably Or if i drive at highway speeds it also vibrates but is much worse. Im thinking its either a CV joint or possibably an axle bearing but… --- ## [Xenon bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xenon-bulbs/76350)
**Author:** [@Rus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rus)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xenon-bulbs/76350 "2013-01-01T00:35:55Z")
On my 2001 Mazda Protégé 2.0 LX I want to change my halogen bulbs to xenon bulbs. Is it necessary to have a ballast as some online retailers (Roadauto.com) sell them without the ballast kit; just the xenon bulb. Any on… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1891) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1893)