# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1921 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1922 --- ## [Hungry Seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hungry-seal/75474)
**Author:** [@KCPuzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KCPuzzler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hungry-seal/75474 "2012-11-13T10:26:21Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Avalon with over 200,000 miles. It has been running well, but started a new noise a couple of months ago. When the car is warmed up and the accelerator is in the right position, it makes a "whoop, wh… --- ## [02sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02sensor/75514)
**Author:** [@dks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02sensor/75514 "2012-11-13T09:35:47Z")
how do you reset o2sensor light on 1992 daihatsu rocky se --- ## [Do hybrids have higher level of EMF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-hybrids-have-higher-level-of-emf/5393)
**Author:** [@liaminh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liaminh)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-hybrids-have-higher-level-of-emf/5393 "2012-11-13T08:34:54Z")
I've read that hybrid vehicles such as the Prius have a high level of electromagnetic field. Is this true? --- ## [Is there a 'proper' way to wait 3 hours in line for gasoline at a gas station?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-to-wait-3-hours-in-line-for-gasoline-at-a-gas-station/75467)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-proper-way-to-wait-3-hours-in-line-for-gasoline-at-a-gas-station/75467 "2012-11-13T07:30:16Z")
I am using Gas Buddy, Hurricane Sandy Edition to find a running gas station in NYC: http://www.gasbuddy.com/sandy/ I found a local HESS station charging pre-Hurricane prices (actually, prices weren't the reason why I c… --- ## [Help: No movement in drive or reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-no-movement-in-drive-or-reverse/75498)
**Author:** [@jrider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrider)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-no-movement-in-drive-or-reverse/75498 "2012-11-13T07:13:10Z")
Help! A couple of days ago I started my car, shifted into drive (D) and then did an immediate U-turn upon which pressing the accelerator I got no motion, i was dead in the water, luckily still on own small side street. S… --- ## [CA Smog check spitball....CAP qualifications?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-smog-check-spitball-cap-qualifications/75507)
**Author:** [@PartyPlanet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PartyPlanet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-smog-check-spitball-cap-qualifications/75507 "2012-11-13T06:41:09Z")
Hey car guys, I tried to find answers on DMV.gov, and other related sites, but I need pro/experienced feedback. If you don't have SOCAL smog CAP knowledge/experience, please feel free to skip this post, as it may be l… --- ## [Car buying dilemma - used Subaru, used Honda ... Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-buying-dilemma-used-subaru-used-honda-help/75414)
**Author:** [@megnh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megnh1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-buying-dilemma-used-subaru-used-honda-help/75414 "2012-11-13T05:53:04Z")
I'm posting this again - hoping for replies. I've been looking for a smallish awd vehicle - forever it seems! At first, thought I wanted a 2003 - 2008 range Subaru Forester S, manual Trans - but discovered the seats are … --- ## [Cause and Effect - Did mechanic cause new issue with car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cause-and-effect-did-mechanic-cause-new-issue-with-car/75509)
**Author:** [@ElleB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElleB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cause-and-effect-did-mechanic-cause-new-issue-with-car/75509 "2012-11-13T05:46:14Z")
I took my mustang to a mechanic two weeks ago because the car was not producing heat inside. They said it had to do with the coolant cap and charge me $100 to fix it. Yesterday, the car started to smoke and I took it in … --- ## [Loud thud noices on passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-thud-noices-on-passenger-side/75486)
**Author:** [@dmstype](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmstype)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-thud-noices-on-passenger-side/75486 "2012-11-13T05:01:24Z")
I drive a 2004 Hyundai Elantra with 72,000 miles on it. For the last few weeks, I've been hearing loud thud sounds on the passenger side when the car is cold or fairly cold. It almost sounds like someone is throwing te… --- ## [1995 Corolla misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-corolla-misfire/75475)
**Author:** [@nickymono](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickymono)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-corolla-misfire/75475 "2012-11-13T03:45:50Z")
Hi Cartalk community! I am honored, as much as one can be, to share my car problems with other gearheads like you - not that such a quality is desirable (my attempt at self-deprecating humor). Car: 1995 Corolla 1.8L a… --- ## [Strange problem with my Cabrio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problem-with-my-cabrio/75499)
**Author:** [@mpls\_postman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mpls_postman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problem-with-my-cabrio/75499 "2012-11-13T00:36:56Z")
My '98 Cabrio recently had the headlights both go out while driving at night on a curvy state highway. I pulled onto a side street and tried to figure out a way to be able to continue my drive home safely with lights. … --- ## [Another one bites the dust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/75372)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-one-bites-the-dust/75372 "2012-11-13T00:26:23Z")
The US Suzuki distributor has just filed for bankruptcy, no more Suzuki car sales here: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-suzuki-distributor-files-for-chapter-11-2012-11-05 At least they'll keep selling their motorcycl… --- ## [Heater fan resistor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-fan-resistor/75405)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-fan-resistor/75405 "2012-11-13T00:08:22Z")
I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota that I bought about 4 months ago. When I got the truck, the heater fan only worked on high.. I knew it was the heater fan resistor and replaced it soon after buying the truck. Now 4 months late… --- ## [Is this a timing belt problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-timing-belt-problem/75479)
**Author:** [@Darai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darai)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-timing-belt-problem/75479 "2012-11-12T23:50:40Z")
A few months ago my Odyssey began to intermittently miss or drive a bit jerky then it would lose power slightly then quickly pick up again. The check engine light would come on, but it would go off again. I took it to … --- ## [Stinky car interior!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stinky-car-interior/75500)
**Author:** [@ALFA\_Doug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALFA_Doug)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stinky-car-interior/75500 "2012-11-12T22:59:51Z")
My 21 year old daughter spilled milk in the interior of our 2004 Acura MDX and now it STINKS! No amount of carpet cleaning or Febreze spray is removing the smell. I am ready to remove the entire interior and cleaning eve… --- ## [No Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-fuel/75291)
**Author:** [@freeskier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freeskier)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-fuel/75291 "2012-11-12T22:22:59Z")
Hey guys - I'm trying to troubleshoot my wife's 2003 VW Jetta 1.8t. We've had the car fail to start three times and die randomly on the highway once. All but one of those times were we able to get the car restarted with… --- ## [Toyota 4Runner Surging at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-4runner-surging-at-idle/72141)
**Author:** [@dhawk01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhawk01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-4runner-surging-at-idle/72141 "2012-11-12T21:39:52Z")
Hi, I have a 2000 Toyota SR5 with a 6-cylinder engine. When I first start the car (cold start) in the morning it will run at high idle (1500-1800 rpm) for about 3-4 minutes. At this point, the idle will begin to drop, … --- ## [85 F-150 AOD transmission swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-f-150-aod-transmission-swap/75494)
**Author:** [@Big\_Red\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Red_1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-f-150-aod-transmission-swap/75494 "2012-11-12T19:41:43Z")
Pretty sure my Transmission is kaput. She will shift into first, then slam into second about 25-30 mph. Then no more. Had filter changed about 4-5 k ago, My mechanic "Dan The Man" has a 1989 Bronco parting out. Transmiss… --- ## [My car won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-stay-running/75492)
**Author:** [@littleredgta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littleredgta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-stay-running/75492 "2012-11-12T17:03:00Z")
ok,up to yesterday, my wife's car started and ran fine. but we had not driven it in about 3weeks, and it was on empty. well, my kids would listen to the radio and, i think, starting it while we were at work. anyway, they… --- ## [Phantom 93' Accord problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phantom-93-accord-problem/75480)
**Author:** [@oldhonda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldhonda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phantom-93-accord-problem/75480 "2012-11-12T12:41:36Z")
I have a 1993 Honda Accord(4cyl) w/ 257,000 miles and I have a problem. When driving, it will intermittently act as if it is either running out of gas or has no spark and sputter and putt and have no power. This will go… --- ## [1988 F150 Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-f150-transmission/75487)
**Author:** [@deearedub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deearedub)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-f150-transmission/75487 "2012-11-12T12:22:29Z")
Hi, I have a 1988 F150 which is in beautiful shape. My father in law had it since 1989 and had "babied that truck" according to him. So it's running great, has a mere 92,000 miles, is an automatic with 4X4 with manual … --- ## [Portable air tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/portable-air-tank/75379)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/portable-air-tank/75379 "2012-11-12T08:28:35Z")
who sell the best portable air tanks .are they all about the same. --- ## [Outlook transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outlook-transmission-problems/74855)
**Author:** [@OutlookDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OutlookDriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outlook-transmission-problems/74855 "2012-11-12T06:13:41Z")
Sorry for the long story but this is just too unbelievable. My wife was on errands with the kids in our 2007 Saturn Outlook, which she loves. Well, it just stopped moving. Couldn't put it in forward or reverse. She ca… --- ## [Wet Passenger Side Floor-Not A/C Drain!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-passenger-side-floor-not-a-c-drain/75465)
**Author:** [@bhs506](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bhs506)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-passenger-side-floor-not-a-c-drain/75465 "2012-11-12T05:36:53Z")
I've had a wet passenger side rear floor in my Accord for the past year now when I run the A/C. Two mechanics including a Honda dealership have told me the A/C drain is not plugged. One of them ran compressed air throu… --- ## [Ac repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repair/75472)
**Author:** [@Jwalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jwalker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repair/75472 "2012-11-12T05:02:10Z")
01 crown Victoria, ac was recharged but it doesn't blow cold or hot air. When it is turned on, my car would make a very loud vacuum noise, thats embarrassing. The rpms go up, and if I'm at a stop light I have to hold the… --- ## [Mazda5 brake rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda5-brake-rotors/75444)
**Author:** [@Pawsx12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pawsx12)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda5-brake-rotors/75444 "2012-11-12T05:01:44Z")
Good morning everyone, When I am going between 55+ mph my car starts to shake when I use my brakes. The mechanic at the Mazda dealership told me that the brake rotors are warped and need replacing. I asked the mechanic h… --- ## [Mazda MX-5 Oil Change Interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mx-5-oil-change-interval/75477)
**Author:** [@LBR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LBR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mx-5-oil-change-interval/75477 "2012-11-12T04:31:28Z")
I have a 2008 Mazda MX-5 which I drive very little. (It has 3,500 miles on the odometer.) I use synthetic oil. Since mileage is added very slowly, at what time interval should the oil be changed? LBR --- ## [Nitrogen-filled tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nitrogen-filled-tires/75445)
**Author:** [@megnh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megnh1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nitrogen-filled-tires/75445 "2012-11-12T04:07:21Z")
Are nitrogen-filled tires better? Good, bad, indifferent? What are the advantages/disadvanatges, esp on an awd vehicle? --- ## [Slow starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-starting/75483)
**Author:** [@mabes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mabes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-starting/75483 "2012-11-12T03:44:31Z")
Looking for help with my 1999 3.l L Pontiac Grand Prix. All was well until I had the Intake manifold seals replaced. They said the coils were rusty, so they were replaced along with spark plugs and wires. The car would t… --- ## [Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration/75476)
**Author:** [@jbat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration/75476 "2012-11-12T03:34:05Z")
I have 2003 Hyundai Tiburon 5 Speed. Today my wife was driving it and out of no where the car would not pick up speed like normal. we cam shift all the gears normal and the rpms go up but the speed takes time to get up… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1920) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1922)