# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1925 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1926 --- ## [Earthy smell in ventilation intermitently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/earthy-smell-in-ventilation-intermitently/75373)
**Author:** [@raj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/earthy-smell-in-ventilation-intermitently/75373 "2012-11-06T20:07:13Z")
Occasionally when driving I get almost a earthy smell. Not mildew but more like pond water. Any ideas? I checked the cabin filter it was dirty but had no smell to it. It does have a front & rear HVAC system. --- ## [On buying a Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-buying-a-subaru-outback/74883)
**Author:** [@JaHosier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaHosier)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-buying-a-subaru-outback/74883 "2012-11-06T20:01:12Z")
Hello, I'm thinking of buying a 2000 Subaru Outback Limited with a manual transmission for around $4,000. I've had a 97 manual Outback that was great but had to get rid of it due to some bad luck and inexperience. The 20… --- ## [Changing ground clearance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-ground-clearance/75350)
**Author:** [@ccpnaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccpnaf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-ground-clearance/75350 "2012-11-06T19:39:23Z")
I have a 2008 Toyota Matrix to which I would like to increase its ground clearance. What would I have to have done to accomplish this and how would it impact the safety of the cars handing? --- ## [6th Generation Honda Civic - Two Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6th-generation-honda-civic-two-questions/72917)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6th-generation-honda-civic-two-questions/72917 "2012-11-06T19:32:33Z")
My 1998 Civic DX coupe has 220,000 miles on the odometer, and for those of you who don't know, I plan to keep it until it hits 300,000 miles. Issue #1 - About a month ago, I was doing a brake job on the front end, and … --- ## [Ethanol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol/75328)
**Author:** [@geelmore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geelmore)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol/75328 "2012-11-06T12:21:57Z")
At the turn of this century before leaving for several overseas tours of duty, I had heard pros and cons about ethanol as a fuel. The biggest pro was price and, with today’s prices in Texas hovering in the low three dol… --- ## [12,000 Mile Road Trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-000-mile-road-trip/75367)
**Author:** [@T11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T11)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 10:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-000-mile-road-trip/75367 "2012-11-06T10:04:52Z")
WE DID IT! Some of you may remember this topic from nearly a year ago, in December 2011/January 2012. That thread got closed, but I wanted to update those who responded. First of all, thanks for everyone's help, I wa… --- ## [Van cranks but won't start...what's worth checking before I get it towed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-cranks-but-wont-start-whats-worth-checking-before-i-get-it-towed/75355)
**Author:** [@feeniepop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/feeniepop)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 7:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-cranks-but-wont-start-whats-worth-checking-before-i-get-it-towed/75355 "2012-11-06T07:45:09Z")
I have a 1993 Chevy G20 van that was starting intermittently and now won't start at all. It cranks but doesn't start. On one of the occasions that I actually got it started I went to have the battery and alternator teste… --- ## [Hyundai Tranny Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tranny-fluid/75345)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tranny-fluid/75345 "2012-11-06T04:18:36Z")
I'm in the process of replacing the trans fluid on an 08 Hyundai Accent. According to the manual, it calls for SPIII. Normally this would be the go-to fluid in this situation. I've done some recon on this subject and it … --- ## [1992 Honda Accord Transmission Problem or Electrical problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-honda-accord-transmission-problem-or-electrical-problem/75358)
**Author:** [@amacord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amacord)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-honda-accord-transmission-problem-or-electrical-problem/75358 "2012-11-06T00:10:14Z")
1992 Honda Accord with 104,000 miles automatic transmission..was my mom's car and has been consistently maintained and serviced and gently driven!!The car performs well until...about 3 weeks ago when it starting revving … --- ## [Is this for real, and how does it work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-for-real-and-how-does-it-work/75286)
**Author:** [@mark9207](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark9207)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-for-real-and-how-does-it-work/75286 "2012-11-05T23:54:17Z")
The other day, while browsing discussions, I came across a comment somebody posted which I have been pondering all day and have not been able to figure out, mechanically. It's nothing new, as I have seen the same statem… --- ## [2001 Nissan Pathfinder Overheating Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-pathfinder-overheating-issue/75361)
**Author:** [@Wes8320](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wes8320)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-pathfinder-overheating-issue/75361 "2012-11-05T23:04:11Z")
I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder SE with 160,000 miles. I took my car in for an overheating problem yesterday after I noticed the coolant was leaking out of my car. I needed a simple hose repair to fix the leak problem, b… --- ## [2008 Santa Fe "buzzing" sound on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-santa-fe-buzzing-sound-on-acceleration/75362)
**Author:** [@gcolovich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcolovich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-santa-fe-buzzing-sound-on-acceleration/75362 "2012-11-05T22:49:48Z")
My Santa Fe has starting this high pitched buzzing sound when accelerating, particularly when going uphill. I goes away after resuming speed. I had a "yellow" in the maintenance category for power steering fluid that w… --- ## [Rover Celeste Coolant Loss!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rover-celeste-coolant-loss/75357)
**Author:** [@ALTE\_HASE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALTE_HASE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rover-celeste-coolant-loss/75357 "2012-11-05T22:05:47Z")
My 1999 Rover Celeste is losing coolant. Over a long trip the loss is minimal but on short (5 miles one-way) trips the loss is significant. The mechanic who usually takes care of my car says he's pressure-checked it an… --- ## [Need Help Identifying Part Found in Mouse Nest in Car. (aka: Best Sunday Ever)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-part-found-in-mouse-nest-in-car-aka-best-sunday-ever/75212)
**Author:** [@feeniepop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/feeniepop)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-part-found-in-mouse-nest-in-car-aka-best-sunday-ever/75212 "2012-11-05T21:47:25Z")
Hi there. I need help identifying a random loose part that I found on my engine block. My van has not wanted to start recently so I was checking around for loose battery cables, spark plug wires etc and found what I can … --- ## [Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/75347)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/75347 "2012-11-05T19:57:07Z")
does that tire sealer in the can really work. --- ## [2000 S-10 Blazer PO410 OBDII Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-s-10-blazer-po410-obdii-code/75297)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-s-10-blazer-po410-obdii-code/75297 "2012-11-05T17:07:01Z")
Blazer LT 4wd 4.3 6cyl with 127k miles. The CEL came on 10/15/11 and 8/22/12, both times it was raining. I cleared the CEL by disconnecting the battery both times and did not have the codes read. This time the CEL cam… --- ## [Static electric shock upon OPENING my vehicle's hathback (entering the vehicle, not exiting)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-electric-shock-upon-opening-my-vehicles-hathback-entering-the-vehicle-not-exiting/75349)
**Author:** [@Tempe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tempe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-electric-shock-upon-opening-my-vehicles-hathback-entering-the-vehicle-not-exiting/75349 "2012-11-05T16:58:23Z")
Hi. I have a 2011 Honda Fit. I love my car, but every time I touch the hatchback latch to open the vehicle I get a huge shock. For various reasons, no car will ever see the inside of our garage. Because we live in Arizon… --- ## [We destroyed one car, so now should we buy two?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-destroyed-one-car-so-now-should-we-buy-two/75155)
**Author:** [@NFC\_North\_Girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NFC_North_Girl)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-destroyed-one-car-so-now-should-we-buy-two/75155 "2012-11-05T08:10:25Z")
My boyfriend and I shared a 2007 Ford Taurus that we bought used at a dealership in 2008. We financed it and got GAP insurance and all that good stuff. We live in Minneapolis (which is pretty compact compared to my home-… --- ## ["99 Taurus speedometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-taurus-speedometer/75344)
**Author:** [@EllyEllis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllyEllis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-taurus-speedometer/75344 "2012-11-05T06:26:52Z")
My Grandaughter's husband just HAD to install another radio and amp and speakers in his car. Now the speedometer won't work. Does that car have a speedo cable or is it electronic? It is not digital. --- ## [Electrical Issues with my 87' Chevy Caprice Station Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-with-my-87-chevy-caprice-station-wagon/75354)
**Author:** [@GeronimoJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeronimoJones)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-with-my-87-chevy-caprice-station-wagon/75354 "2012-11-05T06:14:09Z")
One night i drove my car home after work and it ran fine, The next morning it simply had no battery power, Not even clicking. -I took the battery to get it tested- A-Ok So i put it in the car to check and it ran the c… --- ## [Is 55mph \*still\* the optimal driving speed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-55mph-still-the-optimal-driving-speed/73959)
**Author:** [@sundayDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sundayDriver)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-55mph-still-the-optimal-driving-speed/73959 "2012-11-05T06:09:04Z")
When I first got my driver's license - a long, long time ago - to obtain the best gas mileage we were advised to drive 55mph. But times have changed: technologies have improved, the national speed limit has changed, and … --- ## [2004 Maxima Tranny Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-maxima-tranny-issues/75352)
**Author:** [@kekebe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kekebe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-maxima-tranny-issues/75352 "2012-11-05T04:31:09Z")
Please advise! My 2004 Maxima with CVT has begun to "clunk" going in first gear when driven in automatic, but if I use the manual tranny it has no "clunk" and drives fine. I know there is a transmission issue of some s… --- ## [What's the problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-problem/75351)
**Author:** [@amacord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amacord)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-problem/75351 "2012-11-05T04:06:00Z")
1992 Honda Accord with 104,000 miles automatic transmission..was my mom's car and has been consistently maintained and serviced and gently driven!!The car performs well until...about 3 weeks ago when it starting revving … --- ## [Car seat control, '98 Buick Park Avenue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seat-control-98-buick-park-avenue/75232)
**Author:** [@Corey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seat-control-98-buick-park-avenue/75232 "2012-11-05T03:52:22Z")
I have a '98 Buick Park Avenue (Grandmother's car, inherited recently), low mileage, good car, but electric seat control (forward & backward) is shot (motor runs but "gears" are stripped). New seat platforms are no long… --- ## [Water pump replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-replacement/75342)
**Author:** [@ksum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ksum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-replacement/75342 "2012-11-05T02:53:53Z")
2004 Lexus rx 330 with 53000 miles, I took it to the dealer for 50,000 mile service when he requested me to change water pipe for coolant because he found heavy coolant residue under the water pump. My question is do I n… --- ## [Need a car under $10k to move to Canada: Fit, CR-V, Rav4, Rondo, or Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-car-under-10k-to-move-to-canada-fit-cr-v-rav4-rondo-or-tucson/75323)
**Author:** [@viajera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/viajera)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-car-under-10k-to-move-to-canada-fit-cr-v-rav4-rondo-or-tucson/75323 "2012-11-05T02:45:50Z")
Hi Car Talkers! I'm moving from the US South to Saskatchewan to start a new job. I'm going to sell the old beater I have now and buy a new-to-me car, which I will also be using to haul my stuff up there. I'm going to… --- ## [What car fits my wish list?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-fits-my-wish-list/75330)
**Author:** [@Lorisaab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lorisaab)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-fits-my-wish-list/75330 "2012-11-05T02:36:54Z")
I know exactly what features I want in a car, but can't seem to find a model that includes them. I currently own a 1997 Saab 9000 hatchback and it was nearly perfect for me when I bought it at 110k miles. 155k later, I… --- ## [2005 prius battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-prius-battery/75294)
**Author:** [@eegaggie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eegaggie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-prius-battery/75294 "2012-11-05T02:14:14Z")
Hi all- I inhereted a prius 2005 and need some education. It has 75000 miles and the battery level stays between the green and blue mostly. I was stuck in bad traffic and as I watched the battery level sucked down rapi… --- ## [Honda Accord 2004 intermittently does not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2004-intermittently-does-not-start/74905)
**Author:** [@tillia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tillia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2004-intermittently-does-not-start/74905 "2012-11-05T00:36:39Z")
One morning after parking and turning the car off, I tried to restart and it just made a sad attempt. A few minutes later it started, but still seemed to take too long. I took it to the dealer and they said the Alterna… --- ## [Power Train Plus Warranty: Should it cover the Drive Train](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-train-plus-warranty-should-it-cover-the-drive-train/75318)
**Author:** [@CaseyC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CaseyC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-train-plus-warranty-should-it-cover-the-drive-train/75318 "2012-11-04T23:48:36Z")
Aloha, Can anyone tell me if a Power Train Plus Warranty should cover a Drive Train? I have had a few mechanics tell me yes, however the extended warranty that cost too much money tells me the Power Train and Drive Trai… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1924) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1926)