# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1910 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1911 --- ## [Advice on buying a 17 year old boy first car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-17-year-old-boy-first-car/75594)
**Author:** [@Sailorrob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sailorrob)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-buying-a-17-year-old-boy-first-car/75594 "2012-12-02T11:53:32Z")
We need advice on what to buy our high school age son. We would like for him to buy his own car however, He has NO money, certainly not enough to buy a car and we cannot wait for him to save it. We do not want to spend m… --- ## [Kia eating batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-eating-batteries/75853)
**Author:** [@michigan-girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michigan-girl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 10:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-eating-batteries/75853 "2012-12-02T10:08:47Z")
i have a 2001 kia spectra and it has 190,000 miles on it. in the last year ive had to replace the batterie 3 times( which is under warinty thankfully) but it keeps going on me and needing to be jumped. when tested the ba… --- ## [How do I make a voodoo doll?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-voodoo-doll/75780)
**Author:** [@dawn99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dawn99)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-make-a-voodoo-doll/75780 "2012-12-02T08:55:12Z")
My mechanic of seven years, Wiygul Automotive in Virginia, has earned a voodoo-doll effort. Every time that I went in, I asked what I should plan for soon. Every time that they told me that it needed a few things, th… --- ## [87 toyota tercel won't start in wet weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-toyota-tercel-wont-start-in-wet-weather/75856)
**Author:** [@joewolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joewolf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-toyota-tercel-wont-start-in-wet-weather/75856 "2012-12-02T07:57:51Z")
My 1987 Toyota Tercel wagon works very well -- except that it won't start in wet weather. Maybe this is condensation somewhere, maybe not. Please help me out on this. --- ## [My 2010 Altima is junk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-altima-is-junk/75859)
**Author:** [@woodbutcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodbutcher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-altima-is-junk/75859 "2012-12-02T07:56:07Z")
Hello, I purchased a 2010 2.5 Altima with 9K miles in 2011. After @ four months I noticed a slight miss at 30-45 mph upon acceleration. I told the dealership and they said it wasn't throwing a code. After two more vis… --- ## [Skipping at slow acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skipping-at-slow-acceleration/75588)
**Author:** [@Sawman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sawman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skipping-at-slow-acceleration/75588 "2012-12-02T06:37:54Z")
My 1992 Dodge W150 truck skips when I am accelerating slowly from a stopped position. It is an automatic and seems to change gears properly. It skips between every gear change until you reach cruising speed. The skip doe… --- ## [Ford escort 1997 power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-1997-power-loss/75862)
**Author:** [@themasteradjuster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/themasteradjuster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-1997-power-loss/75862 "2012-12-02T06:15:33Z")
On a recent long highway drive, I continued to slowly loose power and fuel economy. When I got to my destination, I found that I needed three new fuel injectors. The car ran fine on the way home. Soon after returning h… --- ## [3K miles after tire is replaced - wheel falls off while driving! - Is tire shop to blame?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3k-miles-after-tire-is-replaced-wheel-falls-off-while-driving-is-tire-shop-to-blame/75861)
**Author:** [@vovoer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vovoer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3k-miles-after-tire-is-replaced-wheel-falls-off-while-driving-is-tire-shop-to-blame/75861 "2012-12-02T06:03:29Z")
Details: 1998 Volvo V70 w 268K miles Tire shop replaces both front tires and does alignment. Drive fine and no sound or vibration for 30 days and 3K miles, then Yesterday the car starts a sound (which sounds like it… --- ## [98 Ford Ranger EGR Valve Inlet Tube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-ranger-egr-valve-inlet-tube/75870)
**Author:** [@Footie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Footie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-ranger-egr-valve-inlet-tube/75870 "2012-12-02T05:53:51Z")
When replacing my sensor (have done before) I noticed my hoses needed to be replaced too. When I pulled on it to replace it broke part of the tube inlet. I need a new one. Is this an easy fix? If so, how so I replaced th… --- ## [Clutch doesn't work the low on gas light is on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-doesnt-work-the-low-on-gas-light-is-on/75867)
**Author:** [@KapohoJim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KapohoJim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-doesnt-work-the-low-on-gas-light-is-on/75867 "2012-12-02T05:42:16Z")
My wife and I drove our 1998 BMW Z3 from Kapoho, the easternmost point of the big island of Hawaii to volcanoes national Park. This is about a 30 mile drive and you're going from sea level to 4000 feet. We were going up … --- ## [Disappearing Dash Board in Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappearing-dash-board-in-prius/75866)
**Author:** [@rsfinla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsfinla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappearing-dash-board-in-prius/75866 "2012-12-02T03:41:44Z")
I have a chronic problem with my 2007 Prius. Whenever the temperatures get colder outside, the electronic dashboard disappears. It never happens during Spring and Summer. Toyota has no idea how to fix this and I can't… --- ## [2006 Toyota Prius electrical problem - please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-electrical-problem-please-help/75754)
**Author:** [@DMan5587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMan5587)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-electrical-problem-please-help/75754 "2012-12-02T03:32:15Z")
I bought a 2006 Prius used years ago. From the start I had an intermittent electrical problem. Here's how it goes: 1. I drive the car. 2. I park the car and go about my business. 3. I come back to the car, get in, p… --- ## [Which car should I get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-get/75787)
**Author:** [@mommyto4kidz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mommyto4kidz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-get/75787 "2012-12-02T02:03:43Z")
I have 4 children and I am looking for a car that three can fit in comfortably in the back. I do not want an SUV because of the gas. I have an Acura TSX now and it is just too small in the back. I was looking at the P… --- ## [Jetta- chocking and clicking at dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-chocking-and-clicking-at-dashboard/75824)
**Author:** [@cmmelvin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmmelvin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-chocking-and-clicking-at-dashboard/75824 "2012-12-02T00:07:49Z")
Please help... I have a 1999 (new body style) VW Jetta GLS. 4cyl, 2L engine. It has been chocking intermittently. there is no set pattern of when it chokes. it chokes at speeds above and below 60mph. it usually chok… --- ## [Is my mechanic legit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-mechanic-legit/75799)
**Author:** [@Karenl618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karenl618)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-mechanic-legit/75799 "2012-12-01T23:30:20Z")
I own a 1999 Honda CRV for seven years. It's a great running car with 160,000 miles. It was tuned up two months ago and it cost me $450. My mechanic said it would be good for another 150,000 miles! Two days ago I was on … --- ## [3 brake jobs in a year from MN](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-brake-jobs-in-a-year-from-mn/75854)
**Author:** [@Zorbas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zorbas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-brake-jobs-in-a-year-from-mn/75854 "2012-12-01T22:31:11Z")
Just trying to save a guys tarnished reputation. Dianna called in from Minneapolis. She had 3 brake jobs in a year. The only change was the addition of her significant other to the car. Instead of hard driving could it … --- ## [AWD? - 1998 Subaru legacy wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-1998-subaru-legacy-wagon/75832)
**Author:** [@ZBC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZBC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-1998-subaru-legacy-wagon/75832 "2012-12-01T22:27:08Z")
I am looking to buy a car and I have $2500-3000 to spend. So far, I have been looking for a Camry sedan or wagon or a corolla. So far in those categories I'm finding a lot of cars with a lot of miles on them (175K+) or… --- ## [Shake, Rattle and roll](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shake-rattle-and-roll/75852)
**Author:** [@Explorerwoes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Explorerwoes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shake-rattle-and-roll/75852 "2012-12-01T22:01:21Z")
When at speeds above 35 my 1996 Ford Explorer starts to vibrate pretty heavily. It gets worse when I push in the clutch. I took it in and had the tires spun and balanced...no good results. Same issue is happening. I … --- ## [84 RX7 Mazda carburetor adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-rx7-mazda-carburetor-adjustment/75727)
**Author:** [@cargirlmaybe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cargirlmaybe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/84-rx7-mazda-carburetor-adjustment/75727 "2012-12-01T21:58:50Z")
Does anyone have any experience with adjusting the choke carburetor on this vehicle. Is there a secret to it? --- ## [Volvo V40 - Heater Fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v40-heater-fan/75851)
**Author:** [@seth-volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seth-volvo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v40-heater-fan/75851 "2012-12-01T21:41:01Z")
Hello, I have a 2002 Volvo V40. The heating element works, but the fan is schizophrenic. When the dial is on low, it works, but then occasionally comes on full blast for a second or two. With the dial on medium, it's a… --- ## [What gets better gas mileage; stopping in gear or in neutral (manual trans)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-gets-better-gas-mileage-stopping-in-gear-or-in-neutral-manual-trans/75825)
**Author:** [@lanedstevenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedstevenson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-gets-better-gas-mileage-stopping-in-gear-or-in-neutral-manual-trans/75825 "2012-12-01T21:36:05Z")
Do you get better gas mileage coming to a stop in gear or in neutral with a manual trans? I ask this question because in theory when you come to a stop in gear your fuel system partially shuts off using the kinetic en… --- ## [Heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-shield/75848)
**Author:** [@aahollatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aahollatz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-shield/75848 "2012-12-01T20:51:33Z")
My wife drives a 2005 Honda accord and the catalytic converter heat shield recently fell off. I am wondering if it is safe to continue driving the car without the heat shield? I have read that the main function of the … --- ## [VW Golf Speedometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-speedometer/75844)
**Author:** [@mikeB82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeB82)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-speedometer/75844 "2012-12-01T19:00:38Z")
I need to figure out what is going on with my wife's 2002 VW Golf. Her speedometer does not go above 60 mph or so, but she does...she just got a ticket. I have never dealt with an issue like this before, so I'm a littl… --- ## [Do any vehicles have a low tranny fluid warning light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-any-vehicles-have-a-low-tranny-fluid-warning-light/75840)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-any-vehicles-have-a-low-tranny-fluid-warning-light/75840 "2012-12-01T18:12:39Z")
just curious. and if not, do you think cars should? --- ## [Abs brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brakes/75759)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brakes/75759 "2012-12-01T12:14:16Z")
hello all! i have a 98 chevy tahoe and the truck seems to make a strange noise sometimes when applying the brakes. i can feel (sorta) the noise in the brake pedal. is this something that needs a scan to find out where it… --- ## [Do I need new tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-new-tires/75814)
**Author:** [@244](https://community.cartalk.com/u/244)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-new-tires/75814 "2012-12-01T08:10:42Z")
I have about 25K miles on tires that are expected to last for 60K miles. The tred is fine. But I have experienced occasional serious shaking of the car when going at high speeds. Not every time. And it has only happened … --- ## [Clutch on 07 focus is stiff?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-on-07-focus-is-stiff/75821)
**Author:** [@PrincessB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PrincessB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-on-07-focus-is-stiff/75821 "2012-12-01T08:10:31Z")
This morning I tried to put my car into reverse and I literally had to force it. It didn't grind or anything, no funny sounds that I have heard, just didn't want to go. It also felt like shifting was kind of "stiff" or… --- ## [Timing Belt Blues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-blues/75830)
**Author:** [@Jonny\_SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonny_SUV)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 8:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-blues/75830 "2012-12-01T08:01:59Z")
Hello, I had my 92 Honda Accord get it's timing belt and water pump fixed. Now a month or two later, there is a problem with the engine head, the crankshaft and the pistons got locked up. My mechanic says they are not re… --- ## [82 ElCamino](https://community.cartalk.com/t/82-elcamino/75835)
**Author:** [@Turtle1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Turtle1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/82-elcamino/75835 "2012-12-01T07:29:17Z")
what causes carburator to stick wide open at times. have had two different carburators put on and rebuilt. Problem still happened with both. 305 engine 4bbl 82 ElCamino --- ## [2004 GMC Safari Wont go over 45 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-safari-wont-go-over-45-mph/75837)
**Author:** [@nuger93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nuger93)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-safari-wont-go-over-45-mph/75837 "2012-12-01T07:11:30Z")
My sister has a 2004 GMC safari van. A few months ago, the van started having a very rough shift and excessive revving. we took it to a mechanic who found a transmission leak. they fixed the leak and recommended that we … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1909) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1911)