# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1915 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1916 --- ## [2003 Dodge Caravan Shutting Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-caravan-shutting-off/75705)
**Author:** [@ms7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ms7)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-caravan-shutting-off/75705 "2012-11-25T01:59:20Z")
We have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan which keeps on shutting off or sometimes will not start up. When it has problems starting up, there is no turn over of the engine. Just nothing. After awhile, it will start up. Duri… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Accent has trouble starting on cold mornings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-accent-has-trouble-starting-on-cold-mornings/75713)
**Author:** [@kdogzxc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kdogzxc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-accent-has-trouble-starting-on-cold-mornings/75713 "2012-11-25T01:49:46Z")
This is my wifes car, it has something like 50k or 60k miles on it. worked fine on cold mornings with the factory battery until we got a new one off the shelf at pep boys. we got the battery check and they replaced it tw… --- ## ['93 Subaru Power Steering Died and Battery light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-subaru-power-steering-died-and-battery-light-is-on/75697)
**Author:** [@catfrogs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catfrogs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-subaru-power-steering-died-and-battery-light-is-on/75697 "2012-11-25T01:38:56Z")
Hi all.. My old and often very reliable '93 Subaru's power steering died the other day. I was driving and my engine suddenly started making a deep ticking sound. I pulled over and with it running, popped the hood. The so… --- ## [Must disconnect and reconnect battery to start 96 Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-disconnect-and-reconnect-battery-to-start-96-mustang/75681)
**Author:** [@96mustang1984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/96mustang1984)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-disconnect-and-reconnect-battery-to-start-96-mustang/75681 "2012-11-25T01:34:21Z")
I was on my way back from Seattle and pulled over to get gas. After I filled my tank, I tried to start the car and nothing happened, and I do mean nothing happened. There's a single loud click, and all the other electric… --- ## [Vibrating front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-front-end/75707)
**Author:** [@Harryknucledragger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harryknucledragger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-front-end/75707 "2012-11-25T00:37:51Z")
I have an 83 Toyota 4x4 pickup. 4 months ago I was backing up in a parking garage and hooked my front bumper on a concrete column. I took it to my mechanic and found out I broke my right motor mount. I replaced both mo… --- ## [Concerns about Test Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concerns-about-test-drive/75636)
**Author:** [@inthemarket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inthemarket)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concerns-about-test-drive/75636 "2012-11-25T00:36:21Z")
My daughter and I test drove a Mazda CX-5 yesterday. We had a new sales person who did not know anything about the car. My daughter is about to turn 16, and does not know anything about cars. She was driving. I was in th… --- ## [Too-Frequent Oil Changes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-frequent-oil-changes/75692)
**Author:** [@kjmay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kjmay)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-frequent-oil-changes/75692 "2012-11-25T00:27:11Z")
I would like to know what the community thinks of this article: http://www.edmunds.com/car-care/stop-changing-your-oil.html?mktcat=maintenance-article&kw=stop+changing+your+oil&mktid=ob61762858&msite=w Since the mid '… --- ## [Flat tire, grinding noise, sputtering while slowing down, hard shifting, burnt oil smell in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-tire-grinding-noise-sputtering-while-slowing-down-hard-shifting-burnt-oil-smell-in-car/75704)
**Author:** [@DaveB2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveB2000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-tire-grinding-noise-sputtering-while-slowing-down-hard-shifting-burnt-oil-smell-in-car/75704 "2012-11-25T00:07:09Z")
So I have a 2000 Hyundai Accent that has been a relatively good car for the 11 years I've owened it. About 2 months ago I got a flat tire, which I didn't notice until a passenger in another car told this while waiting at… --- ## [Leaking Avalanche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-avalanche/75702)
**Author:** [@Carnac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carnac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-avalanche/75702 "2012-11-24T23:16:22Z")
I have a 2002 Avalanche 2500 4w drive with the 8.1L engine. The problem is that it is leaking oil, but only after a long drive. Plus the leak happens like a spray after the car has been sitting for more than 20 minutes. … --- ## [Do I really need a new clutch--already?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-new-clutch-already/75693)
**Author:** [@Dr\_O](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_O)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-new-clutch-already/75693 "2012-11-24T23:14:20Z")
I've got a 2008 Subaru Outback with a 5-speed standard, 50K on it. Lately, when I depress the clutch pedal, it makes a whining noise, in any gear or even in neutral. It goes away when I release the pedal. But it also s… --- ## [Power steering pump squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-squeak/75684)
**Author:** [@billw91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billw91)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-squeak/75684 "2012-11-24T22:33:59Z")
I have a 2002 Mazda 626. The power steering pump sometimes squeaks for a few seconds after starting the engine. Is failure imminent ? I was planning on selling the car in the spring and would rather not get this replac… --- ## [2007 Accord V6 belt squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-accord-v6-belt-squeak/75690)
**Author:** [@accordcle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/accordcle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-accord-v6-belt-squeak/75690 "2012-11-24T22:11:42Z")
The serpentine belt starting squeaking on cold and damp mornings about 18 months ago at about 60K. I replaced it with a Dayco belt, and the noise went away for about 6 months. When the weather turned cold last winter, th… --- ## [High Test Gas and Regular Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-test-gas-and-regular-gas/75622)
**Author:** [@Made](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Made)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-test-gas-and-regular-gas/75622 "2012-11-24T21:35:20Z")
If I pull up to a pump that had been pumping regular gas for the previous customer and I want to purchase only one gallon of high test for a special needs engine, will I get one gallon of high test if I push the button i… --- ## [Stuck/Broke Lock Lug Bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-broke-lock-lug-bolt/75677)
**Author:** [@shunut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shunut)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-broke-lock-lug-bolt/75677 "2012-11-24T21:26:26Z")
I have a 2002 VW GTI, which I absolutely love. I put aftermarket wheels on, and when I did, as I do with all my cars, I put a set of McGard locks on. These are the type of locks they are: http://c767170.r70.cf2.rackc… --- ## [2000 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4 V6 No acceleration, high RPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-grand-am-3-4-v6-no-acceleration-high-rpms/75589)
**Author:** [@Joe\_L](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_L)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-grand-am-3-4-v6-no-acceleration-high-rpms/75589 "2012-11-24T20:42:24Z")
Hello, My wife has a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, as seen above. The car recently started having issues, especially when cold, where the RPMs will rise when in gear but the car will not accelerate. It happened from 25 mph an… --- ## [Spare Tire Size Discrepancy Lincoln LS V8 Sport Package](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-size-discrepancy-lincoln-ls-v8-sport-package/75686)
**Author:** [@doctorblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doctorblue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-size-discrepancy-lincoln-ls-v8-sport-package/75686 "2012-11-24T20:17:00Z")
The recommended tire size for my Lincoln LS 2001 V8 Sport Package is P235/50R17. Tire size recommended for the V8 without the sport package is P215/60R16. My full size spare tire that came with the vehicle new (eons ag… --- ## [Auto body repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-body-repair/75687)
**Author:** [@kada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kada)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-body-repair/75687 "2012-11-24T20:02:15Z")
I was in a serious accident yesterday with out 2012 Mazda 5. I need a reputable auto body shop in near Newark NJ. --- ## [Misleading over the phone quote for a vehicle repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misleading-over-the-phone-quote-for-a-vehicle-repair/75679)
**Author:** [@imadork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/imadork)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misleading-over-the-phone-quote-for-a-vehicle-repair/75679 "2012-11-24T18:48:17Z")
I took my 2003 Honda Civic into the dealership for a radiator leak this morning. They called this afternoon to tell me I needed some bodywork repairs made to the car before they would be able to replace my radiator and c… --- ## [1999 ford windstar making knocking noise top of engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-windstar-making-knocking-noise-top-of-engine/75645)
**Author:** [@kyall99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyall99)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-windstar-making-knocking-noise-top-of-engine/75645 "2012-11-24T18:13:13Z")
My ford windstar was making a clacking knocking sound when I had to accelerate for an incline. ( I live in the mountains) Last night on my way home from work it was clacking more often. It has also within the last coupl… --- ## [Armada Brakes (2005)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/armada-brakes-2005/75683)
**Author:** [@Bignerd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bignerd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/armada-brakes-2005/75683 "2012-11-24T11:44:57Z")
I have a 2005 Nissan Armada and I have had years and years of troubles with the brakes. There was a design flaw in the 2005s which they recalled and replaced, but it never fixed my problem. The brakes wear out and rotors… --- ## [My Car won't start, Any Clue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-any-clue/75662)
**Author:** [@RHIBDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHIBDriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-any-clue/75662 "2012-11-24T08:59:56Z")
I have a 1985 Cutlass Ciera Brougham with the 2.5L four cylinder. It was driving and running great, and then one day it would not start. At first I thought that it might be the battery. I put my jump battery on and still… --- ## [Whirring noise - soft whoowhoo sound 1999 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whirring-noise-soft-whoowhoo-sound-1999-honda-accord/75664)
**Author:** [@Marj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whirring-noise-soft-whoowhoo-sound-1999-honda-accord/75664 "2012-11-24T08:49:47Z")
My 1999 Honda Accord is making a whirring noise sometimes. It happens occasionally, now more frequently than last month. It sometimes happens when I start the engine, but am still in Park. Mostly it happens when I'm a… --- ## [The oil capital of the world? USA!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-oil-capital-of-the-world-usa/75529)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 8:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-oil-capital-of-the-world-usa/75529 "2012-11-24T08:38:02Z")
Apparently, we are poised to takeover the title of world's largest producer of oil in 5 years and be a net exporter of oil by 2030 according the the International Energy Agency. Get ready to buy the F450 Pick-up! Well,… --- ## [Ok, It's my turn for a question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-its-my-turn-for-a-question/75639)
**Author:** [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-its-my-turn-for-a-question/75639 "2012-11-24T06:29:41Z")
Long time answerer (is that a word?) of questions, so I figure I am due. I have a 1987 Ford E-150 with 160K - used to haul the racecar. It's had a lot of issues and the latest is that when the engine has warmed up, th… --- ## [Loud and very bad sound while driving my Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-and-very-bad-sound-while-driving-my-civic/75561)
**Author:** [@Sorens\_Mommy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sorens_Mommy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-and-very-bad-sound-while-driving-my-civic/75561 "2012-11-24T05:33:35Z")
If any one could help, I would really appreciate it. I was driving my son to Mygym this morning and everything was completely normal, but when I got onto the highway for the last 5 minutes of the drive my car started m… --- ## [2004 blazer inst. panel quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-blazer-inst-panel-quit-working/75678)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Sr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry_Sr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-blazer-inst-panel-quit-working/75678 "2012-11-24T04:34:31Z")
INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND RADIO QUIT WORKING AT SAME TIME. ANY IDEAS OUT THERE AS TO WHAT HAPPENED AND HOW TO FIX? --- ## [Instrument panel quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-panel-quit-working/75316)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Sr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry_Sr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-panel-quit-working/75316 "2012-11-24T04:16:46Z")
I have a 1994 Chevy Blazer 4 wheel drive with about 130,000 miles. The instrument panel and radio all quit at the same time. I pounded on the dash and they came back on for a while. I did this a couple of times over a … --- ## ['99 Taurus fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-taurus-fuel-gauge/75547)
**Author:** [@EllyEllis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllyEllis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-taurus-fuel-gauge/75547 "2012-11-24T04:06:03Z")
On a'99 Taurus, the fuel gauge works sometimes. I am quite sure it is the sender unit. Is there possibly a way to replace it without removing the fuel tank. Like thru the trunk floor? --- ## [Rattling noise above 2000 RPM - 1994 Saturn SL2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-above-2000-rpm-1994-saturn-sl2/75538)
**Author:** [@michaelt747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelt747)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-above-2000-rpm-1994-saturn-sl2/75538 "2012-11-23T17:34:37Z")
When I accelerate above 2000 RPM, a rattling noise (almost like when a kettle is sitting atop the stove and the water is boiling) comes from under the hood. The sound does not get louder as I accelerate above 2000 RPM (i… --- ## [I hear a squeaky hamster wheel under my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hear-a-squeaky-hamster-wheel-under-my-car/75644)
**Author:** [@Mrshamilton1b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrshamilton1b)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hear-a-squeaky-hamster-wheel-under-my-car/75644 "2012-11-23T14:29:47Z")
I have a Mazda MPV and am hearing a noise coming from under my car after I have been driving for about 10 minutes. It sounds like a squeaky hamster wheel that needs to be oiled on one side. It seems to speed up when I am… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1914) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1916)