# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1926 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1927 --- ## [91 Toyota pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-toyota-pickup/75343)
**Author:** [@Jmatth1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jmatth1963)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-toyota-pickup/75343 "2012-11-04T21:40:43Z")
I have a 91 Toyota pickup. Few weeks ago setting in drive through truck quit when I turned on a/c. This happened coup,e times then next time I drove it ran fine. Then it stopped two days in row after driving 20 min. T… --- ## [Kia sportage 2012 headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sportage-2012-headrest/75265)
**Author:** [@DenverD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DenverD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sportage-2012-headrest/75265 "2012-11-04T19:22:32Z")
Does anyone own a 2012 Kia sportage? If so, I'm wondering how comfortable the headrest is. I tried a 2010 and the headrest was really uncomfortable (at least for a short person :slight\_smile: --- ## [Changing spark plugs, found oil!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-spark-plugs-found-oil/75336)
**Author:** [@essar1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/essar1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-spark-plugs-found-oil/75336 "2012-11-04T18:27:50Z")
Today I successfully changed the spark plugs in my 2001 Volvo S60 turbo. The first three spark plugs came out fine and dry. The #4 and #5 spark plugs were fairly well soaked with oil (pretty sure its oil). Any ideas o… --- ## ['88 Fiero Formula keeps losing battery power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-fiero-formula-keeps-losing-battery-power/75341)
**Author:** [@love\_to\_laugh\_at\_Cli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/love_to_laugh_at_Cli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-fiero-formula-keeps-losing-battery-power/75341 "2012-11-04T17:37:22Z")
The car is a 1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula....new alternator, new battery recently, and now the battery is showing signs of weakening again (squeaking belt, turn signal weak and gauge in dash indicator is lower.).....Any id… --- ## [New Prius/ Old Snow Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-prius-old-snow-tires/75333)
**Author:** [@Tankel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tankel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-prius-old-snow-tires/75333 "2012-11-04T17:26:06Z")
I traded in our 2006 Prius for a 2012 Prius last spring. I'm getting ready to put on the snow tires that I kept from the 2006. Those tires are 185/65 R15 880 and the tires on the new Prius are P195 65 R15 895. The dealer… --- ## [Chirping noise in my '93 Cadillac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise-in-my-93-cadillac/75339)
**Author:** [@Genevieve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Genevieve)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise-in-my-93-cadillac/75339 "2012-11-04T11:10:21Z")
This noise just recently started, when i go about 65mph I can hear a chirping noise from under my hood. It only happens when i go at fast speeds though. --- ## [Cheap oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-oil-change/75188)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 10:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-oil-change/75188 "2012-11-04T10:22:30Z")
I have a 2010 Camry 4cyl. It must use 0w-20 oil which is syn oil only. Can I use 5w-20 oil instead? 5w-20 is also available in a Dino version (cheaper too). Actually I want to cheap out and use it. Heck, car is driven wh… --- ## [New Car versus Classic Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-versus-classic-car/75285)
**Author:** [@Pedro\_T\_Mighty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pedro_T_Mighty)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-versus-classic-car/75285 "2012-11-04T10:18:28Z")
It getting to be time to replace my 17 year old Honda Civic (I'm the original owner). What I want to buy to replace it keeps changing. I've been kind of stuck right now on either the new Porsche Boxster S or a BMW Z4. Th… --- ## [Subaru A/C fan won't turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-a-c-fan-wont-turn-on/74900)
**Author:** [@jk91001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jk91001)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-a-c-fan-wont-turn-on/74900 "2012-11-04T07:36:05Z")
Hitting a diagnostic dead end here - car wants to overheat/drink coolant on hot days when inevitably the A/C is on. A/C fan never comes on. Car was in a front-ender accident about 18 months ago, could be related, unclear… --- ## [Here's one for ya](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-one-for-ya/75334)
**Author:** [@Elmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elmer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-one-for-ya/75334 "2012-11-04T04:45:28Z")
1990 Lemans GSE 4 cyl 2 ltr gas. Starts quick but in temps less than 60 will not idle. When I turn lights,blower,wipers,flashers,fog lights etc on - it raises RPM's which allow this rascal to idle by itself. When warm, I… --- ## [2005 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited replacement JBL radio GPS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sienna-xle-limited-replacement-jbl-radio-gps/75255)
**Author:** [@G37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G37)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sienna-xle-limited-replacement-jbl-radio-gps/75255 "2012-11-04T01:13:16Z")
I need a recommendation for a replacement head unit. The current unit is intermittently losing audio. I have the base JBL setup with rear DVD and I want to replace with a GPS unit. What's the best deal under $600 for… --- ## [Used car-buying advice: Subaru, Honda or](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-buying-advice-subaru-honda-or/75332)
**Author:** [@megnh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megnh1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-buying-advice-subaru-honda-or/75332 "2012-11-03T22:09:04Z")
Back again! I've been looking for a smallish awd vehicle. At first, thought I wanted a 2003 - 2008 range Subaru Forester S, manual Trans - but discovered the seats are really uncomfortable for me and the clutch is a long… --- ## [Hyundai Motors re-evaluates its mpg ratings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-motors-re-evaluates-its-mpg-ratings/75325)
**Author:** [@SteveF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveF)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-motors-re-evaluates-its-mpg-ratings/75325 "2012-11-03T21:33:42Z")
"Hyundai and Kia Initiate Voluntary Program to Adjust Fuel Economy Ratings on Select Vehicles Automakers’ Average Fleet Fuel Economy Rating Reduced 3 Percent; Affected Vehicle Owners to be Compensated" "ORANGE COUNTY, … --- ## [Can Ford Rangers Run on Hydrogen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-ford-rangers-run-on-hydrogen/75304)
**Author:** [@koalawalt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/koalawalt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-ford-rangers-run-on-hydrogen/75304 "2012-11-03T20:59:11Z")
If Ford Ranger engines can run on hydrogen, why aren't they in the showrooms? Runs on hydrogen: Aviation Enthusiasts - Boeing's Spy Plane - "The Phantom Eye" http://video.boeing.com/ser… --- ## ['97 Cadillac DeVille gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-cadillac-deville-gas-tank/75327)
**Author:** [@sallysew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sallysew)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-cadillac-deville-gas-tank/75327 "2012-11-03T20:53:50Z")
How can I siphon a full tank of gas from my "dead" Cadillac? --- ## [Computer tuners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-tuners/75319)
**Author:** [@classicr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/classicr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-tuners/75319 "2012-11-03T20:52:04Z")
I want to get a tuner for my Dodge Magnum. Should I? Are they worth it? Do they really work? I have seen them on shows like Gearz. --- ## [Oxygen Sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensors/75329)
**Author:** [@geelmore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geelmore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensors/75329 "2012-11-03T20:30:34Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Ranger 2WD XLT. CAn anyone tell me how many oxygen sensors it has? I bought four (two upstream and two downstream) but my mechanic said there was only one downstream and installed three. However, th… --- ## [Losing power traveling uphill - is this really an age thing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-power-traveling-uphill-is-this-really-an-age-thing/74885)
**Author:** [@Dreamngtree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dreamngtree)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-power-traveling-uphill-is-this-really-an-age-thing/74885 "2012-11-03T20:21:40Z")
The 2002 Nissan Xterra (4WD), automatic transmission, I drive for work is starting to have trouble traveling up hills. Just the other day I was traveling on a freeway up a fairly steep grade for ~6 miles. It wouldn't d… --- ## [Faithful 2002 Honda Civic Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faithful-2002-honda-civic-issues/75160)
**Author:** [@hipmayan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hipmayan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faithful-2002-honda-civic-issues/75160 "2012-11-03T20:09:22Z")
I have a 2002 Honda Civic with about 167,000 original miles, I had my transmission rebuild about two months ago. Two things happened after: 1. The engine started to heat up. 2. Started to loose coolant for no reason. Wel… --- ## [Squeaky blower motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-blower-motor/75320)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-blower-motor/75320 "2012-11-03T20:09:18Z")
I have a squeaky blower motor in 96 laredo. Not bad..just enough to be annoying. What are the chances I can take it out and grease it rather than replace it? Thanks --- ## [Oil on spark plug threads, why? 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-spark-plug-threads-why-2008-gmc-sierra-1500-wt/75324)
**Author:** [@caribouman1052](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caribouman1052)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-spark-plug-threads-why-2008-gmc-sierra-1500-wt/75324 "2012-11-03T20:04:04Z")
I pulled the plugs to change them: oil on the threads, otherwise they look fine. Truck also hesitates and misfires at times. Exhaust stinks like unburnt fuel, as though running super-rich. Easy to start. 32k on eng… --- ## [Problems with 2000 Nissan Xterra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2000-nissan-xterra/75098)
**Author:** [@Angel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2000-nissan-xterra/75098 "2012-11-03T18:59:40Z")
I have a 2000 Nissan Xterra with about 100,000 miles. When I start out and get between 45 and 55 miles an hour, it sounds like I am going over speed bumps in the rear end. I noticed that it seems to come on more when … --- ## [Carfax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax/75248)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax/75248 "2012-11-03T18:53:10Z")
More for information and also for fun. The issue of carfax and the value people put on their reports has come up quite a few time for the purchasers of used cars. When they used to have the one month "pass", since I w… --- ## [Cadillac to build electric car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-to-build-electric-car/75014)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-to-build-electric-car/75014 "2012-11-03T18:47:01Z")
It's supposed to use a drive train similar to the Volt's, and will be built at the same plant. ELR is a coupe rather than a sedan like the Volt. Here's the article: http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2014-cadillac-elr-… --- ## [Toyota vs Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-vs-subaru/75299)
**Author:** [@Treenie\_Bam\_Beanie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Treenie_Bam_Beanie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-vs-subaru/75299 "2012-11-03T18:38:16Z")
Hello. We're buying our 19 year old son his first car and are looking for a 2-4 (less than 35k miles) year old sedan, kinda sporty looking, very reliable and safe. We are trying to decide between a Toyoya Camry and Subar… --- ## [Inconsistent Idling and Help my gas mileage just went through the roof!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inconsistent-idling-and-help-my-gas-mileage-just-went-through-the-roof/75322)
**Author:** [@GooseCarlile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GooseCarlile)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inconsistent-idling-and-help-my-gas-mileage-just-went-through-the-roof/75322 "2012-11-03T09:14:19Z")
Hi Car Talkers! I am the owner of a 1999 4x4 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel that for a while ran like a champ but now I am really hoping someone can help me out here! The amount of diesel my truck has started to run thr… --- ## [$320 to replace outer tie rods on 99 escort](https://community.cartalk.com/t/320-to-replace-outer-tie-rods-on-99-escort/75312)
**Author:** [@FshrKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FshrKing)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/320-to-replace-outer-tie-rods-on-99-escort/75312 "2012-11-03T08:30:27Z")
1999 ford escort zx2 - repair cost was $320 to replace outer tie rods on car plus alignment. Daughter took her car to the ford place and the cost was $320 dollars. This sounds a little expensive to me. She went in for… --- ## [Replace radiator hoses and flush the coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-radiator-hoses-and-flush-the-coolant/75306)
**Author:** [@sarahbeth1988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarahbeth1988)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 7:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-radiator-hoses-and-flush-the-coolant/75306 "2012-11-03T07:59:37Z")
I went to a routine oil change at Goodyear a few weeks ago. They told me that I need to replace the radiator hoses and get my coolant system flushed out with their machine... I have a ford taurus 2003 with 141,000 miles.… --- ## [Water is leaking into my truck!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-is-leaking-into-my-truck/75305)
**Author:** [@sh3l1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sh3l1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-is-leaking-into-my-truck/75305 "2012-11-03T05:22:03Z")
Hello, Water is leaking into the rear area of the cab of my truck. It is primarily on the driver side, but I don't see any water anywhere but the floorboards (nothing on the doors or windows). I was looking into clogge… --- ## [Coolant level drops in reservoir with no visible sign of leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-drops-in-reservoir-with-no-visible-sign-of-leak/75295)
**Author:** [@ssr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ssr)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-drops-in-reservoir-with-no-visible-sign-of-leak/75295 "2012-11-03T05:13:52Z")
I have a '98 Honda Civic with 230K miles on it. Last month, I suddenly saw few drops of coolant on my garage floor. I opened the hood and saw coolant splashed over the engine. I opened the coolant reservoir and it was em… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1925) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1927)