# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1899 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1900 --- ## [Prius 07](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-07/75977)
**Author:** [@Chef\_Craig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chef_Craig)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-07/75977 "2012-12-19T07:12:39Z")
I bought the 07 Prius new, it now has 92k miles on it. I have had no problems with it so far, oil changes, new tires, I have not have to do any major work on the car. But the 100k mile worrent is almost up. I was thinkin… --- ## [To buy 95 Volvo 850 or not to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-95-volvo-850-or-not-to-buy/76199)
**Author:** [@tgall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgall)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-95-volvo-850-or-not-to-buy/76199 "2012-12-19T06:46:52Z")
I teach with a first year teacher who is just chipper about getting rid of her 95 Volvo 850 Wagon for $1,800 dollars. She wants to get a new, more stylish ride. I don’t get it. Owning a Volvo wagon is one of my life ambi… --- ## [Drum\\ to Disc Brake retrofit on 1970's Ford truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-to-disc-brake-retrofit-on-1970s-ford-truck/76165)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-to-disc-brake-retrofit-on-1970s-ford-truck/76165 "2012-12-19T05:49:06Z")
I've never been happy with the braking performance of my 1970's Ford 4x4 truck. Drums all around. No PB booster either. Not good enough for a fairly heavy truck in my opinion. There is a power brake booster kit ava… --- ## [2009 VW Routan SEL car turns off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-vw-routan-sel-car-turns-off-while-driving/76172)
**Author:** [@Mellijones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mellijones)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-vw-routan-sel-car-turns-off-while-driving/76172 "2012-12-19T04:29:13Z")
I purchased a new 2009 VW Routan back in 2009. Things went well for roughly the first 3 years. About 7 months ago the car just shutdown while driving. I pulled over and it started up again. I mentioned it to the dealer w… --- ## [Ford Fusion 2012 Leather and Light issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-2012-leather-and-light-issues/76215)
**Author:** [@NotWiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotWiser)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-2012-leather-and-light-issues/76215 "2012-12-19T03:12:29Z")
I purchased a 2012 Ford Fusion with a black leather interior in May 2012. The doors and the seats are starting to look" distressed" at this point and I am getting a bit concerned about this. Although the problem is cosme… --- ## [Hit a Deer now having alignment and bent frame/suspension issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-deer-now-having-alignment-and-bent-frame-suspension-issues/76211)
**Author:** [@sparky13905](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparky13905)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-deer-now-having-alignment-and-bent-frame-suspension-issues/76211 "2012-12-18T21:13:25Z")
I am not real familiar with cars but I (my husband was driving)hit a deer in late October on the front/side of the drivers side of the car. The drivers side light assembly, hood, radiator and other coolant systems neede… --- ## [Bypassing the back heater in a 1998 GMC Savana?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypassing-the-back-heater-in-a-1998-gmc-savana/76189)
**Author:** [@jgp79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jgp79)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypassing-the-back-heater-in-a-1998-gmc-savana/76189 "2012-12-18T20:36:35Z")
Hello all, I've already spent much more than most would probably recommend on keeping this van in good, running condition, and after having just dropped $1500 on it last month for a new lower intake, (plus about $1200 la… --- ## [Checked Brakes now feel Tire Wobble around 20+ mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checked-brakes-now-feel-tire-wobble-around-20-mph/76220)
**Author:** [@pgrubaugh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pgrubaugh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checked-brakes-now-feel-tire-wobble-around-20-mph/76220 "2012-12-18T20:20:20Z")
I had reason to believe that my back brakes needed replacing. While I was at it, I also attempted to swap out my front rotors, but was stopped when I was unable to remove my front brake calipers. All in all, I essentiall… --- ## [Catalytic converter Hyundai Santa Fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-hyundai-santa-fe/76207)
**Author:** [@jrox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrox)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-hyundai-santa-fe/76207 "2012-12-18T18:57:50Z")
My 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe has about 132k and failed inspection due to needing a catalytic converter. I cannot buy a new car at this time. The estimate from one repair shop is 1000 for the part plus labor and from another … --- ## [Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery/76151)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery/76151 "2012-12-18T16:32:40Z")
can you jump a car off.if the alternator is bad. --- ## [2001 Passat Engine Gunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-passat-engine-gunk/75847)
**Author:** [@NotWiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotWiser)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-passat-engine-gunk/75847 "2012-12-18T11:54:45Z")
Another month and another problem to be resolved. Here goes: The 2001 Passat 1.8T has had a hard life in the past year. The specifics are listed in previous posts. Most recently, the radiator was replaced because the eng… --- ## [Need help solving a cooling system leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-solving-a-cooling-system-leak/76200)
**Author:** [@P3\_BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/P3_BMW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-solving-a-cooling-system-leak/76200 "2012-12-18T11:27:15Z")
I have a 2001 530i BMW experiencing an overheating problem. I replaced hoses, radiator, thermostat, water pump, alternator, both belts all of which went fine. However still loosing anti-freeze, it seems to be coming fr… --- ## [2 questions: Should I use Top-Tier Gas? Does Techron actually work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-questions-should-i-use-top-tier-gas-does-techron-actually-work/76075)
**Author:** [@mstewardemrg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstewardemrg)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-questions-should-i-use-top-tier-gas-does-techron-actually-work/76075 "2012-12-18T11:20:52Z")
I have been using the local Hess gas station more and more these days, but it has come to my attention that Hess is not 'Top Tier' gas. The Mobil station a little further away is Top Tier, however. Also, in your profe… --- ## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/76214)
**Author:** [@ozark\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozark_guy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/76214 "2012-12-18T09:42:36Z")
I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 15 passenger van, v-8. When I drive it at first it runs fine but then later as it warms up, it does not want to go into 2nd gear and I have to jump 2nd gear by putting it in neutral and then back… --- ## [Oil Leak after Head Gasket Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-after-head-gasket-repair/76198)
**Author:** [@LTVermont](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LTVermont)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-after-head-gasket-repair/76198 "2012-12-18T08:22:21Z")
I recently had an issue with my head gasket. It was repaired but then learned the real issue was that I had diesel gas in my engine. (Long story, fuel hauler put wrong gas in tank and service station sold the gas to us… --- ## [Effects of error in Camshaft/Crankshaft sprocket sizes (theoretical)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/effects-of-error-in-camshaft-crankshaft-sprocket-sizes-theoretical/76208)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/effects-of-error-in-camshaft-crankshaft-sprocket-sizes-theoretical/76208 "2012-12-18T06:44:28Z")
Assuming it's impossible to get perfectly sized camshaft and cranskshaft sprockets for driving timing chains, how does an engine adjust if one (or both ) of these sprockets is undersize, due to wear (or production toler… --- ## [Buying a new 2013 subaru forester 2.5x premium manual 5 speed with all weather package](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-2013-subaru-forester-2-5x-premium-manual-5-speed-with-all-weather-package/76167)
**Author:** [@vampira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vampira)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-2013-subaru-forester-2-5x-premium-manual-5-speed-with-all-weather-package/76167 "2012-12-18T06:07:27Z")
Hello everyone I am in the market for a new 2013 subaru forester 2.5x premium manual 5 speed with the all weather package. which includes heated cloth seats, fog lights,display audio unit with HD radio, auto dim mirrors/… --- ## [Educational Epiphany](https://community.cartalk.com/t/educational-epiphany/76180)
**Author:** [@Steven\_R\_Stanek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven_R_Stanek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/educational-epiphany/76180 "2012-12-18T05:33:28Z")
Last week’s show changed my perspective. I always have had a chip on my shoulder for not having gone to a top-tier school. My limited cerebral horsepower forced me to attend the University of Maryland. But after heari… --- ## [Traverse steering gear 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traverse-steering-gear-2011/76195)
**Author:** [@Kristin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traverse-steering-gear-2011/76195 "2012-12-18T05:22:00Z")
My 2011 Traverse makes a slight humming noise when operating. Chevrolet says the steering gear is leaking. Need a new steering gear and pump. Also said it is not covered under the powertrain warranty. Our personal me… --- ## [2003 Jeep Wrangler Manual Trans - Part on backorder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-wrangler-manual-trans-part-on-backorder/76127)
**Author:** [@MissyNPS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MissyNPS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-wrangler-manual-trans-part-on-backorder/76127 "2012-12-18T05:08:43Z")
I had my My 2003 Jeep Wrangler towed into my mechanic's station two weeks ago with what I thought was a dead clutch. I found out however that one of the parts related to the transmission - the Main Drive Shaft Retainer -… --- ## [Best performance with manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-performance-with-manual-transmission/76025)
**Author:** [@chelsea-chas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chelsea-chas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-performance-with-manual-transmission/76025 "2012-12-18T04:56:09Z")
Help! I am looking for a 4-door manual transmission car that offers excellent performance and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I like the look of the Golf GTI or Audi A3 but am concerned about the lack of size for a the … --- ## [95 Trans Am keeps cutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-trans-am-keeps-cutting-off/76187)
**Author:** [@Trans\_Am\_Girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trans_Am_Girl)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-trans-am-keeps-cutting-off/76187 "2012-12-18T04:46:35Z")
Ok guys so this might be a little long im sorry just trying to get all the details down. So im in Columbia, SC and i just bought a used 95 pontiac trans am. It has 121,000 miles on it, 6-speed manual, 5.7L engine, all s… --- ## [You guys may have been right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-guys-may-have-been-right/76190)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-guys-may-have-been-right/76190 "2012-12-18T04:28:20Z")
I posted a few weeks ago about an oil leak wondering about putting old oil in to top it off. Some one said check the drain plug. Well I did an oil change on the car today, and the plug would not tighten up. Pulled it bac… --- ## [A/C when heat is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-when-heat-is-on/76177)
**Author:** [@Stephanie131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie131)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-when-heat-is-on/76177 "2012-12-18T03:48:36Z")
I have a 2002 Honda civic, standard, that I bought second hand in March this year which is running great except the A/C all summer would just turn off randomly and then after anywhere from 10min to an hour later come bac… --- ## [Kia Drier/Accumulator keeps shearing off bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-drier-accumulator-keeps-shearing-off-bolt/76210)
**Author:** [@kylechinn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylechinn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-drier-accumulator-keeps-shearing-off-bolt/76210 "2012-12-18T02:22:44Z")
I have a 2003 Kia Sedona with about 85K miles. Last year, I had a major A/C leak which I finally narrowed down to the hoses. I had those replaced, system evacuated and recharged, and all was well until this past summer… --- ## [Basket case engine swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/basket-case-engine-swap/76202)
**Author:** [@thundernoodle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thundernoodle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/basket-case-engine-swap/76202 "2012-12-18T01:47:06Z")
Ok so the basics first. The car is a 1990 Honda Civic DX hatchback. The swap is a 1999 Acura Integra GS-R. For about 3 months the car has been a no start. I would get 12 volts to the coil but they would not spark at the… --- ## [Volvo S70 1998 Problems :-(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-1998-problems/76205)
**Author:** [@DLBVA88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DLBVA88)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-1998-problems/76205 "2012-12-18T00:30:01Z")
Hello Volvo Enthusiasts, Ive got a question for you all... I own a 1998 Volvo S70 with a turbo. As I was driving the other day I shifted the car from 4-5 gear. After I had the car in 5 gear, it chugged forward. I pulle… --- ## [Bar's Engine repair and Sea Foam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bars-engine-repair-and-sea-foam/76196)
**Author:** [@Dickie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dickie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bars-engine-repair-and-sea-foam/76196 "2012-12-17T23:43:54Z")
So, my 99 maxima still blows a little smoke and i'm pretty sure it is a head gasket issue, does anyone recommend Bar's Leaks Engine Repair 2 part formula? Also, cleaned off 250k of grime with Gunk and my have watered t… --- ## [Tires = Mop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-mop/76153)
**Author:** [@\_Deleted\_User1111119](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_Deleted_User1111119)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-mop/76153 "2012-12-17T22:26:32Z")
Are four new tires a poignant display of affection, or as brutally unromantic as a mop and pail? This week on Car Talk, the vote was 3-0 in the "unromantic" column, when Patty called in to see if Tom and Ray agreed w… --- ## ['86 Nissan Hardbody Pickup Warning Lights Malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-nissan-hardbody-pickup-warning-lights-malfunction/76201)
**Author:** [@VG30Pauly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VG30Pauly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-nissan-hardbody-pickup-warning-lights-malfunction/76201 "2012-12-17T22:17:55Z")
After starting my truck the dash warning lights (oil, battery, brake, low fuel) stay lit and flicker for 20-30 seconds then go out with the exception of the battery light. It remains dimly lit for 2-3 minutes before fina… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1898) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1900)