# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1916 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1917 --- ## [Fix the Car / Replace the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-the-car-replace-the-car/75654)
**Author:** [@lhg96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lhg96)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-the-car-replace-the-car/75654 "2012-11-23T14:17:09Z")
I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with about 260K miles, the engine is clanking badly and a complete engine replacement has been recommended. It will cost about $5.5k - am I throwing good money after bad? Do … --- ## [Disposal of old struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disposal-of-old-struts/75655)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disposal-of-old-struts/75655 "2012-11-23T13:53:13Z")
Couldn't beat the economy of buying quick struts over the cost in materials and time to rebuild the old ones. Now the prospect of disposing of the old ones has me concerned for the safety of anyone coming in contact, … --- ## [Why does banging on window regulator motor fix it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-banging-on-window-regulator-motor-fix-it/75663)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 11:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-banging-on-window-regulator-motor-fix-it/75663 "2012-11-23T11:04:45Z")
My window doesn't work. I opened the door panel and whacked on the motor. Window started working. Then it stops working. Banging again makes it work. What exactly is going on here? Is a gear in the motor stuck? … --- ## [Non-Turkey Roasting Thanksgiving question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-turkey-roasting-thanksgiving-question/75665)
**Author:** [@Ogden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ogden)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 10:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-turkey-roasting-thanksgiving-question/75665 "2012-11-23T10:02:30Z")
I needed to add some oil to the car (2001 model) I was loaning a friend and realized too late we had opened a can of transmission fluid and poured about a cup of it into the car...now what? I suspect it will need to be … --- ## [Worth the investment to repair 02 Subaru Ouback or look at investing in new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-the-investment-to-repair-02-subaru-ouback-or-look-at-investing-in-new-car/75653)
**Author:** [@NapaGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NapaGirl)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-the-investment-to-repair-02-subaru-ouback-or-look-at-investing-in-new-car/75653 "2012-11-23T09:59:00Z")
My car: 2002 Subaru Outback, 125,000 mi I recently had invested almost $2700 into my Outback: big overhaul at 120K - standard tuneup + 2 new axle boots & new brakes. 6 weeks later noticed squeaking noise which turns o… --- ## [Dumb Girl or True Story?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-girl-or-true-story/75657)
**Author:** [@CelticJLewe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CelticJLewe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-girl-or-true-story/75657 "2012-11-23T02:58:05Z")
I took my car in for an oil chance, and it was running fine when I got it back. A few days later, it wouldn't start at all. I opened the hood and found half a slice of pizza sitting on the battery, blocking the air intak… --- ## [1999 chevy tahoe 5.7 vortec](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-tahoe-5-7-vortec/75670)
**Author:** [@zlots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zlots)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-tahoe-5-7-vortec/75670 "2012-11-23T01:26:58Z")
when you buy a new distributor does it come with new camshaft position sensor --- ## [Acura Transmission Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-transmission-question/75667)
**Author:** [@doctor\_k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doctor_k)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-transmission-question/75667 "2012-11-22T23:44:15Z")
I have '98 Acura RL with 65,000 miles. The transmission was rebuilt about 10,000 miles ago. The check engine light come on and I took it back to the transmission shop and asked them to do a readout of the error code. … --- ## [Vue timing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-timing/75640)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-timing/75640 "2012-11-22T21:16:45Z")
03 Saturn vue, 3.0 V6. Same V6 as L series or so I have been told. Read up on changing timing belt. Have done other OHC cars before. U use special tool to lock cam sprockets together to prevent movement. The motor has 1 … --- ## [Readiness monitors 2000 Mazda Protege](https://community.cartalk.com/t/readiness-monitors-2000-mazda-protege/75156)
**Author:** [@djbridgeland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djbridgeland)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/readiness-monitors-2000-mazda-protege/75156 "2012-11-22T06:33:57Z")
Have some readiness monitors that are not ready for emissions. I have driven the car more than enough in various conditions since last time the battery power was removed. I also have tried driving the manufactures drive … --- ## [Honda Accord battery life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-battery-life/75629)
**Author:** [@Chrmal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chrmal)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-battery-life/75629 "2012-11-22T05:51:35Z")
My 2011 Honda Accord needed a new battery after only 18 months and 48000 miles. Is this usual for this car? --- ## [A better mousetrap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-better-mousetrap/75578)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-better-mousetrap/75578 "2012-11-22T02:10:19Z")
Guys lets build a better economy pickup- My suggestion Front wheel drive, with a LSD GM could make this with a 3 cyl turbo Atlas engine' 6 spd trans 3 full size passengers in cab 30 mpg highway low platform 6-8' sta… --- ## [2001 impala popping and whining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-impala-popping-and-whining/75648)
**Author:** [@Oldestcarinthelot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oldestcarinthelot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-impala-popping-and-whining/75648 "2012-11-22T01:54:47Z")
Hey guys, 2001 Chevy impala with 2 problems. First, I get a whining sound that lasts about 1 min after the car has run for about 5 min, and as soon as the noise starts the engine temp goes up (high, but not in the red). … --- ## [More odd behavior at work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-odd-behavior-at-work/75608)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-odd-behavior-at-work/75608 "2012-11-21T21:46:06Z")
After an inspection of a car I was sitting in my car making a couple of phone calls. I noticed a utility truck for the local water company was making its way house by house in my direction. When I looked up from my paper… --- ## [97 Grand Prix winter beater, fix or replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-grand-prix-winter-beater-fix-or-replace/75560)
**Author:** [@MourningPontiac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MourningPontiac)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-grand-prix-winter-beater-fix-or-replace/75560 "2012-11-21T13:13:57Z")
I still have my 97 Grand Prix which was my first car 9 years ago. 2 years ago I purchased my dream car (exotic supercars not included), a 2005 GTO. I've been keeping the Grand prix as a winter driver, while the GTO sit… --- ## [2003 Jeep Liberty vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-vs-2001-subaru-legacy-outback/75638)
**Author:** [@manfromnantucket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manfromnantucket)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 8:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-vs-2001-subaru-legacy-outback/75638 "2012-11-21T08:33:35Z")
Hi All, I have an opportunity to change vehicles and I'm wondering whether or not you think it is worth it. I think the best way to do this is to describe each vehicle and its history. My Current Vehicle: 2003 Jeep L… --- ## [Bad struts and bad cv joint cause alignment problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-struts-and-bad-cv-joint-cause-alignment-problems/75632)
**Author:** [@jajacoola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jajacoola)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 8:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-struts-and-bad-cv-joint-cause-alignment-problems/75632 "2012-11-21T08:20:55Z")
I took my 1999 Accord in to pepboys today to get the front end aligned, which has gotten so bad that my two front tires are almost bald. They told me that they couldn't fix the alignment because I had bad struts and a ba… --- ## [Car stopping in the winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stopping-in-the-winter/75631)
**Author:** [@desperateforadvice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/desperateforadvice)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stopping-in-the-winter/75631 "2012-11-21T08:05:30Z")
Last winter, my car sporadically stopped while I was driving slowly or while I was standing still. I usually turned the engine off and restarted it right away without a problem. It happened a few times and then it stoppe… --- ## [A "whoops" noise under hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-whoops-noise-under-hood/75649)
**Author:** [@Babs\_and\_CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Babs_and_CR-V)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-whoops-noise-under-hood/75649 "2012-11-21T07:33:38Z")
My Honda CR-V ('03, 160,000 miles) runs beautifully, but occasionally it makes a single "whoops" noise as I'm slowing down. The guys at the shop didn't hear it because it only happens about once a week. Anyone else hav… --- ## [99' Legacy -- catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-legacy-catalytic-converter/75587)
**Author:** [@inqahoots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/inqahoots)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-legacy-catalytic-converter/75587 "2012-11-21T05:24:44Z")
I have a '99 legacy with roughly 112,500 miles. Back in October, the 'check engine' light came on for the first time since I've owned the car (just over a year). Soon thereafter, I brought the car into my mechanic, who f… --- ## [Wheel Alighment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alighment/75641)
**Author:** [@hilonan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hilonan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alighment/75641 "2012-11-21T04:17:54Z")
I bought new tires for my 2007 Volvo C70 about 15,000 miles ago and have had them rotated twice since then. I took the car into the tire shop yesterday for a slow leak in one of the back tires. When they pulled the tir… --- ## [New Car Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase/75590)
**Author:** [@Glenn\_Davis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenn_Davis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase/75590 "2012-11-21T04:16:12Z")
What times of year are the best to buy a new car? --- ## [Saab Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-repairs/75625)
**Author:** [@Sobbing\_Saab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sobbing_Saab)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-repairs/75625 "2012-11-21T03:04:59Z")
Hey everyone. Just got a free 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero from my brother and it has some quirks. The car has the 2.3T engine with an automatic transmission. The first issue is that it will start 100 times more or less in a row a… --- ## [Noise when turning right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-turning-right/75634)
**Author:** [@BGolden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BGolden)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-turning-right/75634 "2012-11-21T02:26:23Z")
Hi All, I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra that makes a RRrrrRRRrRRR noise when turning corners - only to the right. It's not a screeching or scraping noise... more of a loud whirring or humming. Any ideas? One note-… --- ## [Should I drive the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-drive-the-car/75619)
**Author:** [@francybrady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/francybrady)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-drive-the-car/75619 "2012-11-21T01:07:53Z")
3 weeks ago, our Toyota FJ slipped out of gear and flipped over in a ditch. About $5,000 in body damage. My question is...we are getting the car back on Wednesday and we have a road trip planned to Vegas on Thursday. … --- ## [2001 Jeep Wrangler TJ/Shara 4.0 Litre - Oil Pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-wrangler-tj-shara-4-0-litre-oil-pressure/74990)
**Author:** [@Bigdaddi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigdaddi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-wrangler-tj-shara-4-0-litre-oil-pressure/74990 "2012-11-21T00:57:21Z")
Gauge/Sensor Probelm ??? Great oil pressure on start up (40-60 PSI) but as car heats up, gauge SAYS pressure is dropping below 20 PSI. Dip stick says plenty of oil and filter is brand new. No knocking from valves eith… --- ## [1994 Chevy Beretta stalls in hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevy-beretta-stalls-in-hot-weather/74783)
**Author:** [@dbrowng1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbrowng1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevy-beretta-stalls-in-hot-weather/74783 "2012-11-20T23:35:32Z")
I continue to have problems with my Chevy Beretta. The original problem was that -- after my neice's husband ran the car out of gas -- we had to replace the fuel filter. That was last spring. Afterward the car seemed … --- ## [High pitch noise on Honda Civic 04](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitch-noise-on-honda-civic-04/75637)
**Author:** [@Ry1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ry1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitch-noise-on-honda-civic-04/75637 "2012-11-20T22:35:27Z")
Hello, My Civic started to make high pitch noise when turning right or left, and also when accelerating. It makes more noise when I keep the wheels turning but ceases the noise when I let the handle go and go straight.… --- ## [Choking Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choking-honda/75635)
**Author:** [@Leviathan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leviathan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choking-honda/75635 "2012-11-20T22:13:11Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Civic EX that is choking and/or almost stalling out when I shift usually from 1st to 2nd gear, but also sometimes from 2nd to 3rd. It usually happens after I've driven it for about 20 minutes upon co… --- ## [How do I remove the gear shifter for my 97 Cutlass Supreme?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-remove-the-gear-shifter-for-my-97-cutlass-supreme/75602)
**Author:** [@csm1991](https://community.cartalk.com/u/csm1991)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-remove-the-gear-shifter-for-my-97-cutlass-supreme/75602 "2012-11-20T22:01:48Z")
I spilled coke into the gear shifter. This is causing my car to no longer move from reverse to park, vice versa. I have already removed the center console and can see the shifter, but I have absolutely no clue as to how … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1915) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1917)