# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1927 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1928 --- ## [Water damage to cars from Hurricane Sandy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-damage-to-cars-from-hurricane-sandy/75317)
**Author:** [@Meema](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meema)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-damage-to-cars-from-hurricane-sandy/75317 "2012-11-03T05:04:12Z")
I am hoping someone can help my sister and her family. They live in Long Island and their cars were flooded up to the electrical system by salt water. Though the cars are running their mechanic said the salt water is f… --- ## [MB 1995 c220 Timing chain noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-1995-c220-timing-chain-noise/75216)
**Author:** [@euryale1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/euryale1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mb-1995-c220-timing-chain-noise/75216 "2012-11-03T03:54:05Z")
I have a serious suspicion that I have a timing chain rattle. Using a pipe I located the sound to the front of the engine. It ticks much faster than the injectors like more than ten times faster. There are a few differen… --- ## [2009 Ford Focus standard transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-standard-transmission-problem/75315)
**Author:** [@talldron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/talldron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-standard-transmission-problem/75315 "2012-11-03T02:25:06Z")
We have a 2009 Ford Focus with 72, 000 miles and the clutch just started to give us trouble. If the car is cold, it is impossible to shift the car. Once it warms up, it shifts like there is no problem. It seems to be a… --- ## [1982](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topic/75252)
**Author:** [@curiousmo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/curiousmo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topic/75252 "2012-11-02T23:38:33Z")
I have an 82 Jeep CJ7 Laredo with a blown head gasket. Its been taken apart & I have the new gasket for it. I want to sell it, as is, but wasn't sure how much to ask for it? Any ideas? Thanks. Just curiousmo --- ## [Cold weather grease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-grease/75309)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-grease/75309 "2012-11-02T22:06:05Z")
What would be a good grease for cold weather? I'm talking 40 50 below 0 I just bought a vehicle and it needs greased. Front end/ball joints, etc. Thanks --- ## [1993 Chevrolet Blazer K1500 Full size 4WD A/C Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-blazer-k1500-full-size-4wd-a-c-questions/74496)
**Author:** [@truckinwolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/truckinwolf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-blazer-k1500-full-size-4wd-a-c-questions/74496 "2012-11-02T21:40:13Z")
Where do I find the a/c drain and how do I unplug it so it will drain outside the truck instead of on my passengers feet? --- ## [Clunk from Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-from-hyundai-elantra/75184)
**Author:** [@TylerWS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TylerWS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-from-hyundai-elantra/75184 "2012-11-02T20:13:47Z")
I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra that I purchased in early July, which now has around 5500 miles. Sometime within the past couple of months, I noticed a dull clunk that occurs within the first 100 yards or so of driving. … --- ## [2008 jeep wrangler wants to be junked!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-wrangler-wants-to-be-junked/75307)
**Author:** [@Lucky\_dog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucky_dog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-wrangler-wants-to-be-junked/75307 "2012-11-02T19:54:16Z")
As title says, I have a 2008 jeep wrangler 6 speed manual transmission. It's popping/slamming out of first gear and falling out of third. Now when this thing slams out of first gear, it is generally with enough force to … --- ## [1997 Suburban Hard 1-2 Shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-suburban-hard-1-2-shift/75230)
**Author:** [@Spen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-suburban-hard-1-2-shift/75230 "2012-11-02T19:37:45Z")
Two odds things happened yesterday. I drove to the store about 3 miles away. Just as I got there the 1-2 shift banged in hard. I went into the store and when I came out 15 minutes later, the truck would not turn over.… --- ## [Possible wiring issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-wiring-issues/75303)
**Author:** [@xoxosteffiexoxox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xoxosteffiexoxox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-wiring-issues/75303 "2012-11-02T17:54:59Z")
i had a question about my car its a 2002 hyundai xg350l and have one of those cd things installed into my car and recently my heat/ ac will just randomly turn off and turn back on whenever it feels like it, and also when… --- ## [Deer Crossing Donna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deer-crossing-donna/75200)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deer-crossing-donna/75200 "2012-11-02T14:50:31Z")
This is on Cartalk's facebook page and it is funny. A lady calls in to a local radio talk show because neither the state highway department nor the local newspapers will respond to her suggestion to move the deer crossi… --- ## [This Is Totally Unbelieveable!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-totally-unbelieveable/75301)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-totally-unbelieveable/75301 "2012-11-02T09:15:51Z")
Watch this. http://thechive.com/2012/10/29/russian-man-walks-away-unscathed-from-horrific-accident-video/ Tester --- ## [Day time head lights are running hot,causing outside plastic to melt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/day-time-head-lights-are-running-hot-causing-outside-plastic-to-melt/75226)
**Author:** [@woodland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodland)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/day-time-head-lights-are-running-hot-causing-outside-plastic-to-melt/75226 "2012-11-02T06:34:29Z")
Will not pass inspection. Toyota wants $1058 to replace them and can't tell me if it will happen again.It is a 2004 toyota highlander. --- ## [Please Help! Car Dying Intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-car-dying-intermittently/75268)
**Author:** [@squashbuckle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/squashbuckle)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-car-dying-intermittently/75268 "2012-11-02T04:19:39Z")
My Toyota Corolla, 2006 keeps dying after long periods of sitting. Coincidentally (?) the issue has only occurred on weekends, after my 8-hour afternoon work shift. The first 2 occasions it made a quick clicking sound wh… --- ## [Repair outback or replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-outback-or-replace/75288)
**Author:** [@pghutah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pghutah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-outback-or-replace/75288 "2012-11-02T03:55:30Z")
I have a 2006 outback with 115k miles on it. The car needs to have head gaskets replaced along with the control arm bushings replaced for 3k - 4k in repairs. It will probably need new tires and brakes next year as well. … --- ## [Buy or fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-or-fix/75272)
**Author:** [@tilly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tilly)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-or-fix/75272 "2012-11-02T03:52:26Z")
Hello Car Talk Community! After many years of the odometer working overtime, my Toyota RAV4 finally succumbed to transmission failure. She has 265K miles. I can either (1) have a salvaged transmission put in OR (2) b… --- ## [Oil just gets better and better?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-just-gets-better-and-better/75214)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-just-gets-better-and-better/75214 "2012-11-02T03:47:52Z")
On another forum I said I'd never use oil for more than a year, even though I only drive 4000 miles in that time and here is part of a response I got: ""Wear rates are actually still going DOWN in many examples, at 10k… --- ## [Lada Niva](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lada-niva/75296)
**Author:** [@portlandrebel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/portlandrebel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lada-niva/75296 "2012-11-02T03:44:01Z")
I know there are a lot of haters and lovers of the Soviet made cars out there, try to limit your opinions on the cars as a whole or the difficulties of bringing one into the states, I'm looking for advise from people who… --- ## [2000 grand am radiator filler cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-grand-am-radiator-filler-cap/75293)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-grand-am-radiator-filler-cap/75293 "2012-11-02T02:34:02Z")
I have a 2000 Grand Am. I need to add coolant but when I remove the cap on the bottle, there is a plastic part underneath that didn't come off. Should this screw off, or do I simply pry it out. --- ## [VW Passat Anti-Lock Brakes/ Squealing/ Not working = HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-anti-lock-brakes-squealing-not-working-help/75281)
**Author:** [@TayStack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TayStack)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-anti-lock-brakes-squealing-not-working-help/75281 "2012-11-02T01:17:28Z")
I have been having problems with my anti-lock brakes for about 2 months now, and I'm starting to think that I should be looking into getting it fixed before they stop working completely! Whenever I need to stop really qu… --- ## [New headlight bulb creates complaints from other drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-headlight-bulb-creates-complaints-from-other-drivers/73473)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2012, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-headlight-bulb-creates-complaints-from-other-drivers/73473 "2012-11-02T00:10:38Z")
I recently replaced the driver's side headlamp bulb on my early 90's Toyota Corolla. Unlike the $1300 bill I'd get if it were a certain model of Lexus discussed here prior, the the total cost for replacing a headlight b… --- ## [Cold start problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-problem/75274)
**Author:** [@gtz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gtz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-problem/75274 "2012-11-01T22:54:09Z")
This 1991 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ has a 2.3 litre engine, HO Quad Four (High out put dual overhead cam) with a 5 speed muncie manual transmisson. It takes 6-7 start times to make it run. The start time can have 2-3 turn o… --- ## [Pwr Steer. Pump vs. Tie Rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pwr-steer-pump-vs-tie-rod/75284)
**Author:** [@porfirio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/porfirio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pwr-steer-pump-vs-tie-rod/75284 "2012-11-01T22:19:56Z")
I have a power steering fluid leak in my 2001 VW Golf. Both the dealer & a local shop told me I needed to replace the pump & the tie rod. A third opinion suggested only replacing the pump b/c that's what's leaking. Does … --- ## [High beam switch on 1994 Chevy Corsica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beam-switch-on-1994-chevy-corsica/75287)
**Author:** [@stormchaser88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stormchaser88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beam-switch-on-1994-chevy-corsica/75287 "2012-11-01T21:58:20Z")
I recently purchased a 1994 Chevy Corsica that is in excellent shape for the year with one exception. I can't get the high beams to come on. When I pull back on the turn signal lever, nothing happens. I know that most of… --- ## [Where's the energy stored?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-energy-stored/75228)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-energy-stored/75228 "2012-11-01T21:04:39Z")
I checked through my emergency stuff this morning in anticipation of the hurricane (I'm right in the path and storm tracker says tomorrow afternoon) and I checked my emergency radio and one emergency flashlight, both hav… --- ## [Maybe it's just about time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maybe-its-just-about-time/75292)
**Author:** [@chloelizwhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chloelizwhite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maybe-its-just-about-time/75292 "2012-11-01T19:16:22Z")
I got a 1994 Cutlass Ciera as a high school graduation present this past May. It's my first car. It was owned by a little old lady before me, and obviously wasn't used much. Up until recently the car has run fairly well.… --- ## [Honda Civic 2009 and key trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-and-key-trouble/75290)
**Author:** [@Hondatrouble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondatrouble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-and-key-trouble/75290 "2012-11-01T16:44:42Z")
We have a Honda Civic 2009 two door. You can only put a key in the driver's side door or use that clicker to open it. About two weeks ago we could no longer open the door due to the key only going in halfway. If the door… --- ## [Factory Car Alarm goes off without any apparent reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-car-alarm-goes-off-without-any-apparent-reason/73877)
**Author:** [@Alarmed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alarmed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-car-alarm-goes-off-without-any-apparent-reason/73877 "2012-11-01T16:30:37Z")
I have a 2007 Ford Taurus, the factory car alarm goes off without any apparent reason. It had been a garaged car but has been sitting outside for about the last 10 months. It started doing this in May so I thought it mig… --- ## [Need a safe,cheap vehicle for heavy equipment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-safe-cheap-vehicle-for-heavy-equipment/75233)
**Author:** [@Henrythedj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henrythedj)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-safe-cheap-vehicle-for-heavy-equipment/75233 "2012-11-01T15:14:10Z")
I recently totaled my Chevy suburban (200k+ miles, '97) that I used for my mobile DJ business. I have about 800lbs of equipment that I take with me to most gigs, including fragile lighting equipment (so extra 'under'/pro… --- ## [Studless Snow Tires from Costco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/studless-snow-tires-from-costco/75278)
**Author:** [@VictorianAK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictorianAK)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/studless-snow-tires-from-costco/75278 "2012-11-01T11:26:59Z")
I am in Alaska. Costco has the most affordable option - but they no longer sell studded tires. Do the studless tires really work? Worth the money? Do they perform as well as studs? I have an AWD - this is the first w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1926) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1928)