# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1898 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1899 --- ## [Electrolysis & radiator coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrolysis-radiator-coolant/76244)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrolysis-radiator-coolant/76244 "2012-12-21T05:36:36Z")
Has anyone ever heard of a problem where the car's cooling system -- for example the radiator -- is degraded due to electrolyis, and this condition is somehow connected with the radiator fan? I heard someone say this… --- ## [Hood latch on 2009 VW Jetta stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-latch-on-2009-vw-jetta-stuck/76242)
**Author:** [@gracefulmomma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gracefulmomma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-latch-on-2009-vw-jetta-stuck/76242 "2012-12-21T05:19:16Z")
I have been having trouble trying to release the lever under the hood on my 2009 Jetta. the interior lever seems to be working but when I attempt to depress the hood lever it won't budge! I like to check my oil on a re… --- ## [Jeep loses oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-loses-oil-pressure/76238)
**Author:** [@jdelgado4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdelgado4)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-loses-oil-pressure/76238 "2012-12-21T03:48:49Z")
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, replaced the oil pump with a new one and washed oil pan and replace the pump screen. after driving for about 30 minutes when at an idle/low speed the oils pressure goes low enough to set … --- ## [Volvo 2000 S70 ETM issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2000-s70-etm-issues/76254)
**Author:** [@BoondockKitty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BoondockKitty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2000-s70-etm-issues/76254 "2012-12-21T02:21:33Z")
My Volvo S70 is having a heck of a time passing the computer part of its smog test because some sensors are failing to connect to the computer. Long story short, after the Volvo dealership diagnosed the problem as a faul… --- ## [2002 Dodge Durango with rear air/heat failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-durango-with-rear-air-heat-failure/76246)
**Author:** [@honda08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honda08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-durango-with-rear-air-heat-failure/76246 "2012-12-21T01:36:50Z")
I have a 2002 Dodge Durango and the rear passenger air blows cold only - was fine last winter. Neither the passenger or the driver controls will get warm air to the rear via the overhead vents. Warm air comes out under t… --- ## [Will not idle 2003 ford focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-not-idle-2003-ford-focus/76253)
**Author:** [@haymaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haymaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-not-idle-2003-ford-focus/76253 "2012-12-21T00:43:59Z")
Idles rough start, after warm up, driving short distant, shut off engine, several stop , starts, then will not idle. automatic , 120,000 miles Please help. --- ## [1979 camaro having problems starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-camaro-having-problems-starting/76235)
**Author:** [@berlinetta5541](https://community.cartalk.com/u/berlinetta5541)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-camaro-having-problems-starting/76235 "2012-12-21T00:31:37Z")
So I have a 1979 camaro berlinetta(305 v8), it has been having some problems starting up. I pulled the camaro into the garage to replace the head gaskets, after about a month of having the car in the garage. I put everyt… --- ## [Jeep Cherokee 4.0L lurching and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-4-0l-lurching-and-stalling/76245)
**Author:** [@Jeepmoneydrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeepmoneydrain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-4-0l-lurching-and-stalling/76245 "2012-12-21T00:00:21Z")
I have a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 4.0L (6 cylinder) that has 128,000 miles on it. Within the last two months it has started lurching 1 to 3 times per week. It only lurches once but always when the engine is hot and whe… --- ## [Black boxes on cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-boxes-on-cars/75988)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-boxes-on-cars/75988 "2012-12-20T20:36:35Z")
http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/20286045/black-boxes-in-cars-raise-privacy-concerns The article says many cars have had black box recorders, for years. Anyone have any idea which cars have them? Or, links which might hel… --- ## [Serpentine belt tensioner for 1999 honda accord six cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-tensioner-for-1999-honda-accord-six-cylinder/76247)
**Author:** [@mike1030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike1030)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-tensioner-for-1999-honda-accord-six-cylinder/76247 "2012-12-20T18:24:44Z")
how hard to replace --- ## [2008 saturn outlook XR - 33k only - hesitating upon pick up and during driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-outlook-xr-33k-only-hesitating-upon-pick-up-and-during-driving/76237)
**Author:** [@mysomji](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mysomji)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-outlook-xr-33k-only-hesitating-upon-pick-up-and-during-driving/76237 "2012-12-20T10:30:59Z")
I have a 2008 saturn outlook XR, it was in an accident, but only body damage on left, I got that fixed, have an issue, where when I pick up, it literally drags for about 20secs, then picks up speed, and that happens when… --- ## [Be a safe driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/be-a-safe-driver/76139)
**Author:** [@vwfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vwfan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/be-a-safe-driver/76139 "2012-12-20T10:07:26Z")
i am a class a truck driver. I want to drop a friendly reminder to people that if the weather is kind of iffy. please turn on your headlights and if your car is equipped with auto driving lights turn on your running ligh… --- ## [Use of parking gear at stoplight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-parking-gear-at-stoplight/76176)
**Author:** [@Johan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-parking-gear-at-stoplight/76176 "2012-12-20T09:49:08Z")
If I come to a stoplight that I think is going to last long, I shift into the parking gear. This drives my wife crazy. She thinks that I am increasing the wear on the parking gear by doing this. I think that's nonsens… --- ## [Rec'd a notice of adverse action, after applying for an auto loan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recd-a-notice-of-adverse-action-after-applying-for-an-auto-loan/76236)
**Author:** [@Dog\_Father](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dog_Father)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recd-a-notice-of-adverse-action-after-applying-for-an-auto-loan/76236 "2012-12-20T09:13:12Z")
I went to 3 different lending institutions about a auto loan. 2 approved the loan and one wanted more info than I was comfortable giving them. I have had other problems with this Credit Union as well. Like them making si… --- ## [Volvo XC 70 warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc-70-warning-lights/76233)
**Author:** [@kboden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kboden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc-70-warning-lights/76233 "2012-12-20T08:18:47Z")
I have a 1999 Volvo XC 70 with 152,000 miles. Last Wednesday after driving it about 3 miles and stopping it, i restarted it and the following 4 warning lights all came on at once: Brake, ABS, check engine and the shift … --- ## [Silverado 2500hd no cruise control or elevated idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-2500hd-no-cruise-control-or-elevated-idle/76221)
**Author:** [@dirtymax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dirtymax)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-2500hd-no-cruise-control-or-elevated-idle/76221 "2012-12-20T07:48:10Z")
i bought my second used 2007 chevy silverado 2500hd classic LT 6.6l diesel and the cruise control and elevated idle wont work. have done tons of reserch. And have found nothing useful to my situation. have found everythi… --- ## [2001 ford ranger 3.0 - O2 sensor toggles around during WOT, doesn't seem normal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-3-0-o2-sensor-toggles-around-during-wot-doesnt-seem-normal/76241)
**Author:** [@brevard2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brevard2001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-3-0-o2-sensor-toggles-around-during-wot-doesnt-seem-normal/76241 "2012-12-20T07:22:47Z")
was trying to diagnose WOT pinging issue, when I noticed the O2 sensor isn't showing rich during WOT like my other cars. It wiggles around similar to when crusing closed loop. is this normal for this vehicle. Fuel pressu… --- ## [Not enough hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-enough-hot-air/76182)
**Author:** [@NGJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NGJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-enough-hot-air/76182 "2012-12-20T07:16:16Z")
I have a 1999 GMC Sonoma with 76,000 miles. The heater started blowing cold air so I took it to my local GMC dealer and they did a chemical flush of the heater core. The heater now blows luke warm air but it is not nea… --- ## [Strange noise under the hood of my brand new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-under-the-hood-of-my-brand-new-car/76232)
**Author:** [@DSkinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DSkinner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-under-the-hood-of-my-brand-new-car/76232 "2012-12-20T06:41:17Z")
I just purchased a 2013 Ford Focus hatchback SE Monday night. Tuesday morning I came out of the house to get in my car, I unlocked the car, and opened the door. Before I even got into the car I heard a "scratch scratch… --- ## [2003 Honda Accord Rt. Rear Strut Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-rt-rear-strut-failure/76107)
**Author:** [@twosonsJMJM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twosonsJMJM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-rt-rear-strut-failure/76107 "2012-12-20T04:46:40Z")
I have had the right rear strut replaced three times in the last year and a half. The second time I also bought a new set of tires. It drove much smoother after that, however, it still has the following problem. When … --- ## [2008 FJ Cruiser 4-Wheel Drive not engaging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-fj-cruiser-4-wheel-drive-not-engaging/76230)
**Author:** [@DenverFJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DenverFJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-fj-cruiser-4-wheel-drive-not-engaging/76230 "2012-12-19T23:13:38Z")
Help! My 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser's 4-wheel drive is not engaging. I've tried it in park, neutral, and while driving. Nothing. At first I thought it may have been just the sensors not showing me that the vehicle is in 4WD,… --- ## [Metallic Sound from the front driver side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-sound-from-the-front-driver-side/76216)
**Author:** [@manojb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manojb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-sound-from-the-front-driver-side/76216 "2012-12-19T22:51:51Z")
Hello The issue is with my 1999 Audi A6 Quattro, I have driven 205,000 miles on the car and after 100K I started doing the maintenance. There is a sound coming from the front driver side, when you drive the car through … --- ## [Loss of oil in Saab 9000 CSE Turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-oil-in-saab-9000-cse-turbo/76225)
**Author:** [@SaabPete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaabPete)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-oil-in-saab-9000-cse-turbo/76225 "2012-12-19T21:42:03Z")
I have a 1997 Saab 9000 CSE Turbo. It has been a great car overall. Last summer, our water pump died while cruising on the highway, leading to a major overheat, leading to warped head. We decided to roll the dice on a… --- ## [Questions on 98 tahoe. the sensors for the anti-lock brakes, are they on all wheels, or just on the](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-on-98-tahoe-the-sensors-for-the-anti-lock-brakes-are-they-on-all-wheels-or-just-on-the/76185)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-on-98-tahoe-the-sensors-for-the-anti-lock-brakes-are-they-on-all-wheels-or-just-on-the/76185 "2012-12-19T17:55:13Z")
...front of the vehicle? and can a scan determine which one is faulty? if they are located in the rear wheels are they generally less expensive to repair? thanks in advance. --- ## [Car buying time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-buying-time/76219)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-buying-time/76219 "2012-12-19T12:30:41Z")
So when would be a good time to buy a new car? End of year (leftover)? End of month? Beginning of the year? Any thoughts? Rocketman --- ## [2000 Nissan Maxima won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-wont-start/76223)
**Author:** [@zephyr78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zephyr78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-wont-start/76223 "2012-12-19T08:31:05Z")
When I tried to start my car it wouldn't turnover, clicked and hummed. I took the starter out and had it tested and it was no good. I bought a new starter, put it in and same click and hum. Battery is OK, connection from… --- ## [2009 CTS AWD Power Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cts-awd-power-steering/76162)
**Author:** [@ailimac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ailimac)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cts-awd-power-steering/76162 "2012-12-19T08:05:37Z")
My 2009 CTS Caddy with a 3.6L, 156,612K miles, AWD has been steering hard for a few weeks. Its very difficult to to steer at low speeds, like parking. At highway speeds its ok. Its not making any noise and the fluid l… --- ## [Rattling rear view mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-rear-view-mirror/76204)
**Author:** [@Elihu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elihu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-rear-view-mirror/76204 "2012-12-19T07:55:21Z")
My Elantra SE interior mirror has had an annoying problem from new: it rattles. Usually doesn't start until after many minutes of steady driving. Then gets loud enough to be a real distraction, and even to interfere with… --- ## [Brake fluid maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-maintenance/76197)
**Author:** [@bogeymanii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bogeymanii)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-maintenance/76197 "2012-12-19T07:34:05Z")
Does the fluid in the master cylinder reservoir circulate to the slave cylinders or does it serve only as a reserve if fluid is lost to the system? --- ## [Is my 2005 Corolla S 1794cc or 1795cc?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-2005-corolla-s-1794cc-or-1795cc/76222)
**Author:** [@gohoos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gohoos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 7:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-2005-corolla-s-1794cc-or-1795cc/76222 "2012-12-19T07:32:01Z")
To get the right oil filter, I need to know how many cc. I can't find it anywhere on the car or in my paperwork or online. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1897) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1899)