# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1904 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1905 --- ## [Gear Change in an Automatic Transmission Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-change-in-an-automatic-transmission-car/75965)
**Author:** [@shri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shri)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-change-in-an-automatic-transmission-car/75965 "2012-12-11T20:11:46Z")
Hi Guys, A quick question, can one change gear in an automatic transmission car while driving? i.e. say it is in D and you are driving and you want to shift to either gear 2 or 1, can it be done without stopping the car?… --- ## [How does the parking brake work with rear disc brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-the-parking-brake-work-with-rear-disc-brakes/76066)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-the-parking-brake-work-with-rear-disc-brakes/76066 "2012-12-11T20:10:38Z")
On this week's show there's a question about a car w/disc brakes on front and drums on the rear. That's how all my cars have been configured. Disc front, drum rear. Ray suggested one way to tell if the caller's pro… --- ## [Intermittent loss of fan,lights, windshield wipers on VW jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-fan-lights-windshield-wipers-on-vw-jetta/76062)
**Author:** [@jumbojet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jumbojet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 9:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-fan-lights-windshield-wipers-on-vw-jetta/76062 "2012-12-11T09:11:09Z")
I have intermittent loss of the windshield wipers, AC/heater fan and lights (and the brake light is lit even with brake off). I can turn the bright lights on by pulling the lever. Other electronic things work- radio, ins… --- ## [2003 toyota camry- engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-engine-issues/76051)
**Author:** [@DP11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DP11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-engine-issues/76051 "2012-12-11T08:41:18Z")
I brought in my 2003 toyota camry LE 4cyl car to my mechanic's shop and he mentioned that engine is busted. We have found a 2006 toyota camry 4cyl engine. Can any one confirm if 2006 engine can fit in 2003 toyota camry … --- ## [Wipers pop up when horn blows as door is opened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-pop-up-when-horn-blows-as-door-is-opened/75925)
**Author:** [@Jumpy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jumpy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 8:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-pop-up-when-horn-blows-as-door-is-opened/75925 "2012-12-11T08:11:50Z")
Why do my wipers pop up about 2" each time the horn blows when the door is opened? They don't pop up if the car is running and I blow the horn myself. My local Chrysler service center has attempted to fix the problem t… --- ## [2002 Windstar Manifold question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-windstar-manifold-question/75893)
**Author:** [@nanjack00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nanjack00)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-windstar-manifold-question/75893 "2012-12-11T08:05:40Z")
On the manifold there is a metal/steel pipe that the heater hose hooks to. That pipe is leaking anitifreeze. It has a small hole in it. Is this pipe replaceable or is it part of the manifold. I am a car illiterate wo… --- ## [Rust-colored spots on grey hood (leaves or something else?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-colored-spots-on-grey-hood-leaves-or-something-else/76046)
**Author:** [@TubaTwo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TubaTwo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-colored-spots-on-grey-hood-leaves-or-something-else/76046 "2012-12-11T07:51:16Z")
The past two months have been very busy and I have rarely had my car out in the daylight. Being out during those few hours of sunlight we get this time of year, I noticed some rust-colored stains on the hood of my car (… --- ## [Radiator not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-not-working/76009)
**Author:** [@tom21h](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom21h)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-not-working/76009 "2012-12-11T06:06:25Z")
I have an 2003 honda odyssey that does not draw the antifreeze from the reservoir back to the radiator, took it to two mechanics first one flushed the radiator the second one pressure tested it, that came back fine they … --- ## [Super Charger Kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-charger-kit/76061)
**Author:** [@Wahoochaser2003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wahoochaser2003)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/super-charger-kit/76061 "2012-12-11T03:39:03Z")
My son, who is a great Honda mechanic: he re built his own tranny, pulled and replaced several engines, is an electrical genius but is afraid to do our Nissan Frontier 2003 Super Charger repair kit. This is a kit t… --- ## [Pirelli P4 Four Seasons tire tread "follows" grooves cut in concrete road surface](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pirelli-p4-four-seasons-tire-tread-follows-grooves-cut-in-concrete-road-surface/76026)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pirelli-p4-four-seasons-tire-tread-follows-grooves-cut-in-concrete-road-surface/76026 "2012-12-11T03:01:03Z")
My wife complained that her 2009 Camry hybrid steering is affected by the parallel grooves. The entire surface is grooved running with the street, not across it. The grooves seem to "guide" the vehicle a little from side… --- ## [Iac valve 92 corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-valve-92-corolla/76060)
**Author:** [@ronsnova](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronsnova)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-valve-92-corolla/76060 "2012-12-11T02:23:34Z")
my corolla has an integral iac within the throttle body .well i took it apart to clean it it has three small screws and plate that come off then a i guess an adjuster inside that i unscrewed and didn't realize the thread… --- ## [Alignment of tahoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-of-tahoe/75996)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-of-tahoe/75996 "2012-12-11T01:42:23Z")
i've heard conflicting advice on wheel aligning on suv's ,trucks and cars. i've been told that cars should be aligned every so many miles but suv's and trucks don't worry about them. what's the scoop? tia --- ## [No spark on Honda Prelude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spark-on-honda-prelude/76059)
**Author:** [@Silverwing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Silverwing)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spark-on-honda-prelude/76059 "2012-12-11T01:29:41Z")
I did a compression test on the Prelude. Pulled plugs, cranked thru the test, but did not ground out the ignition. Put it back together and no spark. Changed the coil, no start. Changed the ICM and it coughed and sputter… --- ## [Mechanics telling me different things](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-telling-me-different-things/75976)
**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-telling-me-different-things/75976 "2012-12-11T00:49:35Z")
I have an 06 Subaru Outback. Recently I dropped $2000 on it to get the timing belt (essentially the 110,000 maintenance), brakes and tires. There is also a vibration in the car. The mechanic told me the vibration is prob… --- ## [High Idle speed - '03 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-speed-03-corolla/76039)
**Author:** [@n2b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/n2b)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-speed-03-corolla/76039 "2012-12-11T00:47:05Z")
When I start my '03 Corolla its idle speed is around 1200 and later after driving for a few miles it settles down to around 700. Other than that it starts well and runs smoothly. I tried to back off the idle adjustment s… --- ## [2007 Ford Fusion Coil problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion-coil-problems/76029)
**Author:** [@blowafusion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blowafusion)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion-coil-problems/76029 "2012-12-11T00:33:39Z")
I have a 2007 Ford Fusion 4.0L AWD. One day I went to pass a slower car and accelerated rapidly, but the car responded with loss of power and shook to a stop and would not re fire. I took it to the dealership and they sa… --- ## [Cracked block or radiator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-block-or-radiator/75993)
**Author:** [@orionbryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orionbryan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-block-or-radiator/75993 "2012-12-10T22:33:31Z")
1986 Isuzu pup pickup truck Indicators: Was running hot. Parked and inspected radiator. Empty. Refilled with coolant. Started engine. No visible leaks. Immediate billowing of white smoke from tailpipe. --- ## [Rain kills my car every time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-kills-my-car-every-time/76040)
**Author:** [@kbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kbell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-kills-my-car-every-time/76040 "2012-12-10T18:42:39Z")
O.k. I live in New England so the fact that every time it's even the slightest bit precipitous out my car dies is, well, inconvenient at the very least. This only started happening about 6 months ago, and I have been "f… --- ## [Shopping tips for used car shopper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-tips-for-used-car-shopper/76045)
**Author:** [@Jils](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jils)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-tips-for-used-car-shopper/76045 "2012-12-10T09:54:58Z")
Hello Car Talk World. I am beginning a search for a used car and am looking for some advice. I'd like to spend about 2,000K for a reliable used car. I've been told Volvo with 100+ miles would be a good car to look for… --- ## [96 Mitsubishi eclipse 2.0 liter PLEASE HELP, FAST! THANK YOU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-mitsubishi-eclipse-2-0-liter-please-help-fast-thank-you/76042)
**Author:** [@Acacia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Acacia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-mitsubishi-eclipse-2-0-liter-please-help-fast-thank-you/76042 "2012-12-10T06:49:10Z")
i have a 96 mitsubishi eclipse 2.0 liter 2 door coupe fwd drive 4 cyl, RS model dual over head cam automatic , heres the problem, im driving perfect, then i drive up the mountian through vail colorado, car sounds like it… --- ## [Starts but cuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-but-cuts-off/76032)
**Author:** [@r1v3rrat86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/r1v3rrat86)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-but-cuts-off/76032 "2012-12-10T06:18:49Z")
i have an 87 toyota 4runner with the 22re last week the starter stuck on and drained the battery and burned the starter up so i replaced the battery and starter and now it will start and run for about 3 seconds and run o… --- ## [Oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure/76008)
**Author:** [@dc\_cab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dc_cab)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure/76008 "2012-12-10T04:30:06Z")
2002 cheverlot impale . the oil pressure switch keeps going bad and the diaphragm bust and oil comes out where the plug is. had to replace four in over a year . why and what make them go bad ? --- ## [2000 Camry won't start went warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-camry-wont-start-went-warm/76034)
**Author:** [@Jim70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim70)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-camry-wont-start-went-warm/76034 "2012-12-10T03:22:02Z")
My Daughter owns a 2000 Camry. It has a very annoying habit of not starting when it is warm (think driving to the gas station, turning the car off to fill it and then it doesn't start again). We have tried new solenoid… --- ## [Struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/76007)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts/76007 "2012-12-10T01:17:29Z")
I need to replace the struts on an '05 Camry with the 2.4L L4. Not looking to upgrade to any kind of performance...just want a nice smooth comfortable ride. I could not locate the Monroe Sensatrac Quick-Strut for this mo… --- ## [Community Update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/community-update/72364)
**Author:** [@dmayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmayer)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/community-update/72364 "2012-12-10T01:06:47Z")
Dear Car Talk Community friends, I thought it was time for another occasional update regarding functionality upgrades to the Car Talk Community. First, I wanted to thank everyone for bearing with us through several r… --- ## [1988 Toyota camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-toyota-camry/76014)
**Author:** [@dave76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave76)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-toyota-camry/76014 "2012-12-10T00:52:24Z")
my 88 camry will start and idle fine however whenever you attempt to accelerate the vechicle the car trys to stall and hesitate badly and will not move. i have changed the fuel filter the spark plugs and plug wires i can… --- ## [Briggs & Stratton Experts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/briggs-amp-stratton-experts/75914)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/briggs-amp-stratton-experts/75914 "2012-12-10T00:36:02Z")
\[image\]A friend gave me a Pacer water pump powered by a 3.5hp flathead Biggs engine..The engine had jumped time, looks like the camshaft (combination metal and plastic) had momentarily seized up in it's supporting bore h… --- ## [Transmission making noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-making-noise/76002)
**Author:** [@Lincolndriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lincolndriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-making-noise/76002 "2012-12-10T00:32:16Z")
Hi I have just changed my transmission because the old one failed me and i notice that it makes a buzzing noise. It only makes this noise while in drive or reverse but when parked the noise goes away. My car runs perfe… --- ## [Hesitating while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-while-accelerating/76037)
**Author:** [@AWIsuzu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AWIsuzu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-while-accelerating/76037 "2012-12-09T23:13:16Z")
I replaced the water pump, power steering pressure hose and pump, and fuel filter. I degreased the engine at a car wash and rinsed with the power hose. Now when I drive it chugs/hesitating from stop to accelerate. I took… --- ## [Transmission in Nissan Altima 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-in-nissan-altima-2000/75983)
**Author:** [@AlexT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-in-nissan-altima-2000/75983 "2012-12-09T22:18:07Z")
My Altima 2000 never had any problems, ever. Then due to bad care on my part the radiator got smoking a little bit. Just when I was about to fix it, the mechanics reported that my transmission is in a bad, bad shape, s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1903) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1905)