# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1896 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1897 --- ## [Weed whacker gas in the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weed-whacker-gas-in-the-car/76301)
**Author:** [@trapperdon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trapperdon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weed-whacker-gas-in-the-car/76301 "2012-12-25T08:42:51Z")
I have a gallon of left over gas that I used for my weed whacker. The gas has approx. 2 tbls of 2 stroke engine oil mixed in (50:1 ratio). Would it do any harm to put it in my car? --- ## [1998 Honda Accord transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-transmission/76193)
**Author:** [@miked53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miked53)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-transmission/76193 "2012-12-25T08:29:36Z")
Hi all, my transmission failed a few weeks back, it was a BAXA. I bought a new MCJA and replaced it myself. New trans is awesome, except for one problem, due to gear ratio difference the speedo and rpms are off, is t… --- ## [My 2000 Subaru Legacy has been leaking oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2000-subaru-legacy-has-been-leaking-oil/76320)
**Author:** [@cuebix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cuebix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2000-subaru-legacy-has-been-leaking-oil/76320 "2012-12-25T06:29:32Z")
As the title says, my car has been leaking oil. I noticed it several months ago and took it to a shop and they said that it it might be leaking from the engine seals. I think they replaced all but the rear seal, because … --- ## [VW Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat/76325)
**Author:** [@crewchief](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crewchief)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat/76325 "2012-12-25T04:25:08Z")
Car would not start, no nothing, dash lites all seem bright enough, battery wont take a charge, but when i open the door the interior lights blink on about every 5 seconds. Put a meter on the battery and it reads 12.87v.… --- ## [99 outback drivers window jutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-outback-drivers-window-jutters/76326)
**Author:** [@Kermit1971](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kermit1971)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-outback-drivers-window-jutters/76326 "2012-12-25T04:12:32Z")
I have a 99 Subaru Outback Limited. Since I bought it five years ago (93k miles, now 133k miles) the drivers window, when all the way down, will "jutter," moving up and down just slightly; there is also a clicking sound … --- ## [Gear shift sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-shift-sensor/76323)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-shift-sensor/76323 "2012-12-25T03:37:45Z")
My sister has a 2006 HHR which seems to be having some transmssion/gear box issues. She took it to a local shop who did a diagnostic and told her that a sensor was going bad that delt with her gear shift. The HHR is a … --- ## [Growling Tranny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-tranny/76311)
**Author:** [@Panchoinpanama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Panchoinpanama)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-tranny/76311 "2012-12-25T02:29:10Z")
My wife and I recently moved to Panama and we bought a 4 wheel drive 2007 Nissan Frontera diesel pick-up. Great little truck so far, 27 miles per/gal! However, the 5 speed manual transmission has started making a loud wh… --- ## [F250 1989 Died all of the sudden](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f250-1989-died-all-of-the-sudden/75812)
**Author:** [@Dizzy\_Dolphin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dizzy_Dolphin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f250-1989-died-all-of-the-sudden/75812 "2012-12-25T01:25:35Z")
I have a 1989 F250 4x4 with a 1990 460 EFI under the hood. As i was driving All of the sudden as i finished turning a corner the truck died. No Spudder like it ran out of fuel but more like someone had turned the key of… --- ## [Check engine light was on then went off after a day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-was-on-then-went-off-after-a-day/76251)
**Author:** [@wau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wau)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-was-on-then-went-off-after-a-day/76251 "2012-12-25T00:00:50Z")
I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla. Check engine light was on so I took the car to Midas they pulled a code (133) and they said its Oxygen Sensor is not working and cost to fix it would be around $350 including parts & labo… --- ## [07 Honda Element Shuddering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-element-shuddering/76314)
**Author:** [@Dalbinator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dalbinator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-element-shuddering/76314 "2012-12-24T23:38:19Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Element. When I am driving at slower speeds (\<20mph) and turn sharply the vehicle shudders very hard. Any ideas what is causing this? --- ## [2000 Grand Marquis keeps cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-grand-marquis-keeps-cranking/76316)
**Author:** [@Nvrdun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nvrdun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-grand-marquis-keeps-cranking/76316 "2012-12-24T22:26:16Z")
I have a 2000 Grand Marquis. Yesterday I turned the key and the starter didn't crank. Everything else came on like it is supposed to. Radio, dash, warning lights, etc. After trying a few times, it started but the starter… --- ## [Gmc truck dies when i stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-truck-dies-when-i-stop/71389)
**Author:** [@wirenut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wirenut)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-truck-dies-when-i-stop/71389 "2012-12-24T13:18:34Z")
i have a 1998 gmc sierra 2500 truck when i start it it runs just fine but after i have driven it awhile when i go to stop as soon as i come to a stop the engine revs up and down and it dies it will not do it if i am in n… --- ## [Bumpy ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumpy-ride/76209)
**Author:** [@Auntie\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Auntie_M)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumpy-ride/76209 "2012-12-24T13:16:52Z")
I have a 2003 Honda CR-V with 150,000 miles that, up til now, has been a dream car. Now, at moderate speeds (30ish) it occasionally starts vibrating like I'm driving on a very washboarded road. It immediately quits if I … --- ## [Van stalls and runs rich](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-stalls-and-runs-rich/76305)
**Author:** [@chris1793](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris1793)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 10:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-stalls-and-runs-rich/76305 "2012-12-24T10:04:38Z")
got a 1986 chevy g20 conversion van and im having a problem with it once in a while it will stall out after putting it into gear it does not do this alot but it does happen also smells like its running rich and untill it… --- ## [2007 Kia Spectra Missing When First Warms Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-missing-when-first-warms-up/76277)
**Author:** [@Lindie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 9:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-missing-when-first-warms-up/76277 "2012-12-24T09:10:44Z")
I just replaced the ignition coil as recommended by the computer and the car ran fine for a few days. Now it starts missing about a mile after starting, for a while. Then it almost never misses after it is fully warmed… --- ## [Exhaust leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-leak/76270)
**Author:** [@lesshadow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesshadow)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-leak/76270 "2012-12-24T08:26:04Z")
I recently had some trouble with driving...three days in a row I got sick and dizzy after/during driving my Ford Escape 2009. I thought I had the flu or food poisoning. The fourth time I drove my car I saw double, had … --- ## [Squeaky plastic on 2011 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-plastic-on-2011-nissan-sentra/76296)
**Author:** [@Jimdc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimdc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 7:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-plastic-on-2011-nissan-sentra/76296 "2012-12-24T07:59:58Z")
Does anyone else have an issue with snap, crackle, pop noises from all the cheap plastic in the dash of their Nissan Sentra? It seems to occur most when the cabin temperature is between 40 & 60 degrees. If you have had t… --- ## [Advice for Suzy driving to Tulum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-suzy-driving-to-tulum/76013)
**Author:** [@kesten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kesten)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-suzy-driving-to-tulum/76013 "2012-12-24T06:22:57Z")
I drove Texas to Tulum a few years ago. Generally a great trip, Most mexicans are very helpful and friendly. In Monterrey i got lost and got a 4 police car escort to the highway exit. However, I have to recommend that… --- ## [2003 Impala Intermittent Shutter/Buck on quick accel or quick accelerate and quick release of pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-intermittent-shutter-buck-on-quick-accel-or-quick-accelerate-and-quick-release-of-pedal/76278)
**Author:** [@lepsyc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lepsyc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-intermittent-shutter-buck-on-quick-accel-or-quick-accelerate-and-quick-release-of-pedal/76278 "2012-12-24T04:20:45Z")
Greetings! I have a 2003 impala I just bought and it has an intermittent problem. Sometimes when I step on the gas the motor will 'slam'---kinda like if the motor mounts were bad but they look good and it doesn't alway… --- ## [Mazda refuses to reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-refuses-to-reverse/76294)
**Author:** [@Phylicia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phylicia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-refuses-to-reverse/76294 "2012-12-23T22:30:34Z")
I have a 1995 Mazda Miata with a manual transmission. Lately it has been getting harder and harder to get the car into reverse, 1st, and 2nd gears, and this morning it was impossible for me to get the car into reverse. D… --- ## [Malfunctioning electric locks drawing down battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malfunctioning-electric-locks-drawing-down-battery/71760)
**Author:** [@PM1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PM1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malfunctioning-electric-locks-drawing-down-battery/71760 "2012-12-23T22:29:13Z")
Good morning everyone, 1996 Saturn SL2. The electric locks have been malfunctioning such that they will suddenly lock and unlock continuously until the battery is dead. It occurs for reasons unknown - like the locks … --- ## [S10 Blazer weird problem radio, transmission and speedometer all broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s10-blazer-weird-problem-radio-transmission-and-speedometer-all-broke/75803)
**Author:** [@billypilgram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billypilgram)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s10-blazer-weird-problem-radio-transmission-and-speedometer-all-broke/75803 "2012-12-23T18:18:20Z")
Hello I have an S10 that had A/C issues but the problem is gone until next summer (if I even have it then gas mileage poor) Anyway, I get in and the radio will not come on-I smack it and the clock part come on then off… --- ## [SES code Saturn 2001 sl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ses-code-saturn-2001-sl/76291)
**Author:** [@annie5225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annie5225)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ses-code-saturn-2001-sl/76291 "2012-12-23T18:01:59Z")
My cars ses code came up PO717. My question, do I need this speed sensor? Where is it located, and is it easy to fix, repair or replace if it is infact needed? --- ## [Timing belt replacement after just 1.5 years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-after-just-1-5-years/76259)
**Author:** [@Alex\_H](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex_H)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-after-just-1-5-years/76259 "2012-12-23T13:42:49Z")
I recently took my 2001 jetta in for some brake work. Dropped the vehicle off at the dealer with a description of what I wanted done, and got a call within an hour of leaving from the dealership. They told me they took a… --- ## [What's a good car for transporting a double bass?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-car-for-transporting-a-double-bass/76280)
**Author:** [@BassTaxi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BassTaxi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-car-for-transporting-a-double-bass/76280 "2012-12-23T09:58:22Z")
We bought a Nissan Versa to be able to transport my daughter's 3/4 size bass. We can have a passenger in the front seat, squeeze someone into the back, plus easily transport her bass. --- ## [Clutch slipping at 32K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-slipping-at-32k-miles/76239)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-slipping-at-32k-miles/76239 "2012-12-23T08:42:01Z")
The clutch started to slip on my 2006 Matrix at just 32K miles. Only going up hills ~3500rpm, near the engine's torque peak. The previous owner must have dogged it in the 8,100 miles they had it. Unfortunately no way to … --- ## [Unrelenting Steering Wheel Vibration-92 Toyota Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unrelenting-steering-wheel-vibration-92-toyota-pickup/76288)
**Author:** [@Tcpmp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tcpmp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 8:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unrelenting-steering-wheel-vibration-92-toyota-pickup/76288 "2012-12-23T08:02:39Z")
I have an issue with my truck (172k) and the steering wheel vibrating for about 2 years now. I started with the simple fixes, I rotated and balances the tires. Then the brakes needed to be replaced so I replaced the fron… --- ## [Ray's comment about New Car Salesmen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rays-comment-about-new-car-salesmen/76134)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rays-comment-about-new-car-salesmen/76134 "2012-12-23T07:14:53Z")
On this week's show opening, the brothers had a discussion about how people around America rate different professions. Car salesmen were on the low-rated side as I recall. Down by lawyers and politicians. Tommy though… --- ## [Timing marks on camshaft for a 04 jetta bbw model engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-marks-on-camshaft-for-a-04-jetta-bbw-model-engine/76279)
**Author:** [@helmer411](https://community.cartalk.com/u/helmer411)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-marks-on-camshaft-for-a-04-jetta-bbw-model-engine/76279 "2012-12-23T06:15:47Z")
i have a 04 jetta with timing belt failure. while trying to replace and get camshaft back in time i cannot find a timing mark on camshaft gear as usual. AM I MISSING SOMTHING OR JUST BLIND??????? --- ## [Mopar hub and drum assemblies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mopar-hub-and-drum-assemblies/76282)
**Author:** [@68Monaco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/68Monaco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mopar-hub-and-drum-assemblies/76282 "2012-12-23T06:05:28Z")
Hi, everyone. A question for a Saturday. Just had a major brake overhaul of my 1968 Dodge Monaco. It was a bear finding new 11 x 2-3/4 drums, I can tell you. So here's the question. My master mechanic - who's done m… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1895) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1897)