# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1937 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1938 --- ## [Relatively high RPMs when accelerating with sluggish acceleration (Manual trans)2004 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/relatively-high-rpms-when-accelerating-with-sluggish-acceleration-manual-trans-2004-hyundai-elantra/74993)
**Author:** [@dangnames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dangnames)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/relatively-high-rpms-when-accelerating-with-sluggish-acceleration-manual-trans-2004-hyundai-elantra/74993 "2012-10-16T01:52:11Z")
Hi, I have a 2004 Hyundai Elantra (stick shift) with about 104k on it. Was running absolutely great till about a month ago when I noticed that it was beginning to accelerate quite slowly. If I pushed it and got the RPMs … --- ## [Skoda octavia 1.6 (2001) GEARBOX PROBLEM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skoda-octavia-1-6-2001-gearbox-problem/74995)
**Author:** [@manwellemma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manwellemma)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skoda-octavia-1-6-2001-gearbox-problem/74995 "2012-10-15T22:53:18Z")
Hope someone can help! The gearbox on my skoda octavia 1.6 2001 estate has packed in! Is it possible to fit a volkswagon AKL 1999 1.6 gearbox to my skoda octavia engine code AVU? Would appreciate the help Than… --- ## [1999 Cavalier - antifreeze and engine blast?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-cavalier-antifreeze-and-engine-blast/74936)
**Author:** [@TopJimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TopJimmy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-cavalier-antifreeze-and-engine-blast/74936 "2012-10-15T21:09:09Z")
I have an 1999 Cavalier that I got inspected in July so I'm good until next July. I had a small welding job done on the frame so it would get the inspection sticker for this year, but I'm thinking that by next year, I'l… --- ## [1996 Toyota Camty 280,526 miles--Repair or Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-camty-280-526-miles-repair-or-replace/74970)
**Author:** [@intj1973](https://community.cartalk.com/u/intj1973)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-camty-280-526-miles-repair-or-replace/74970 "2012-10-15T20:56:07Z")
My Camry has been a good car; I have had mostly routine maintenance on it since I got it at about 248,000 miles two years ago. I am, in fact, up to date on all routine maintenance issues, according to my mechanics, who … --- ## [97 Honda Accord - Smokes, low idle upon warm start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-honda-accord-smokes-low-idle-upon-warm-start/74942)
**Author:** [@jemaha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jemaha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-honda-accord-smokes-low-idle-upon-warm-start/74942 "2012-10-15T19:57:38Z")
240K miles; Have replaced: Plugs, wires, valve cover gasket (oil was getting on plugs), thermostat (overheating - still does once in a while), injectors and engine cleaned. Cold start: rpms 1100-2000, if I drive it at… --- ## [Picking up a new car, 20 miles on the clock how to treat it on a 300 mile trip home?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picking-up-a-new-car-20-miles-on-the-clock-how-to-treat-it-on-a-300-mile-trip-home/74950)
**Author:** [@W30post](https://community.cartalk.com/u/W30post)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picking-up-a-new-car-20-miles-on-the-clock-how-to-treat-it-on-a-300-mile-trip-home/74950 "2012-10-15T18:01:06Z")
I am buying a new higher performance vehicle tomorrow morning with 20 miles on the clock. It is a V8 manual trans car. I have had a few manual trans vehicles before so I can drive a stick pretty well and feel I did OK on… --- ## [2nd Try with Aftermarket PS Hose or go for OEM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-try-with-aftermarket-ps-hose-or-go-for-oem/74987)
**Author:** [@dgslow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgslow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-try-with-aftermarket-ps-hose-or-go-for-oem/74987 "2012-10-15T17:26:55Z")
Just had my high pressure power steering hose replaced on a 1990 Corolla. The shop replaced with an aftermarket hose and there's a new whirring sound at low RPM's which isn't really bad but I'd rather not have to listen … --- ## [98 prelude , clutch problem or transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-prelude-clutch-problem-or-transmission/74991)
**Author:** [@Vnnielee95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vnnielee95)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-prelude-clutch-problem-or-transmission/74991 "2012-10-15T16:46:02Z")
Hi I have a 98 semi automatic prelude but I drive it mostly in auto. When I reach the gears for 1st and 2nd gear the car jerks back. As soon as I stop, it starts all over again. I replaced the transmission fluid with Luc… --- ## [2002 Ford Ranger Rattling Sound at Highway Speed on Warm, Windy days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-rattling-sound-at-highway-speed-on-warm-windy-days/74494)
**Author:** [@revhate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/revhate)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 7:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-rattling-sound-at-highway-speed-on-warm-windy-days/74494 "2012-10-15T07:59:01Z")
Help! I have a very large rattling/vibrating sound when I am driving highway speeds. This only happens when the temperature is warm, and when a wind gust hits my truck (or if I am passing a Semi). When I drive to work… --- ## [Top Engine Clean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-engine-clean/74979)
**Author:** [@Crashlefty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crashlefty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-engine-clean/74979 "2012-10-15T07:27:56Z")
I have a 2006 Rav 4 with about 75,000 miles on it. Recently, the dealer maintenance department recommended a top engine clean. What is that and is it necessary? --- ## [ABS and Stabilitrac lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-stabilitrac-lights-on/74982)
**Author:** [@Sijon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sijon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-stabilitrac-lights-on/74982 "2012-10-15T06:43:31Z")
I just replaced both lower balljoints. Put all parts back and started m/v the ABS and Stabilitrac lights are on. I pulled the battery cables off and waited 15 minutes and the lights are still on. Both Wheel bearing wires… --- ## [Mom's 2004 Ford Explorer & the crazy electrical issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moms-2004-ford-explorer-the-crazy-electrical-issues/74985)
**Author:** [@Meteachey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meteachey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moms-2004-ford-explorer-the-crazy-electrical-issues/74985 "2012-10-15T05:56:26Z")
Ma told me that her car suddenly lost it's ability to use the keypad keyless entry, the keyless entry, the power locks, and automatic lights all stopped working AND what is STRANGE is that now when the key is out and car… --- ## [Is my car totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-car-totaled/74925)
**Author:** [@Fhwulala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fhwulala)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-car-totaled/74925 "2012-10-15T03:58:46Z")
I had this accident last week, The other driver is at fault and I am currently filing through his insurance. The insurance company has send me an estimate on the repair cost, it is around 60% of the car's value. The ad… --- ## [1998 Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda/74956)
**Author:** [@EmmaJewel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmmaJewel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda/74956 "2012-10-15T03:49:08Z")
I recently bought a 1998 Honda Accord with 124,000 miles. The car had one owner for 14 years. The carfax indicates the owner maintained service on the vehicle, but didn't go into detail about the work that was done. (on… --- ## [Antifreeze question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-question/74954)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-question/74954 "2012-10-15T03:39:52Z")
In June 2007, I replaced the antifreeze in my daughter’s car with 5 year/150,000 mile antifreeze. Its been 5 years, but she’s only put 40,000 miles on the car. Her mechanic (no longer me, she lives in another city) tol… --- ## [Did a cracked engine block kill my 2002 Liberty? (But I took good care of it!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-a-cracked-engine-block-kill-my-2002-liberty-but-i-took-good-care-of-it/74981)
**Author:** [@libertyj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/libertyj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-a-cracked-engine-block-kill-my-2002-liberty-but-i-took-good-care-of-it/74981 "2012-10-15T02:59:43Z")
I know you guys have recently retired, so maybe this will just wind up in the show's dead letter file is. But I hope not. I’m desperate for help, or, if need be, someone to tell me there is no hope. Here’s my car prob… --- ## [Battery or Starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-starter/74980)
**Author:** [@BGolden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BGolden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-starter/74980 "2012-10-15T02:37:11Z")
Hi all, When I tried to start my 2005 Toyota Camary today (after it sat for 3 or 4 days), all I get is a rapid fire machine-gun clicking. I assume this means the starter is trying to engage but can't due to low amper… --- ## [Tranny or otherwise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-or-otherwise/74977)
**Author:** [@CLIFTONGUY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CLIFTONGUY)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-or-otherwise/74977 "2012-10-15T02:22:27Z")
Would anyone have any idea why my 2002 cavalier keeps blowing the ERLS fuse?? Happened a while ago, and I heard the pop. Then my check engine light came on, along with the off trac light and the air started blowing hot a… --- ## [Lexus ES300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300/74948)
**Author:** [@panos80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/panos80)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es300/74948 "2012-10-15T01:11:43Z")
Hello guys, I've started looking for buying my first car! One of the cars I saw and liked a lot is a 2002 Lexus ES300. It has some 90,000 miles on it, but was owned by a single person. I took her for a test drive and… --- ## [How much gas to fill up with?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-gas-to-fill-up-with/74952)
**Author:** [@lanedstevenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedstevenson)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-gas-to-fill-up-with/74952 "2012-10-14T23:55:31Z")
When at the pump, should I stop filling when the pump automatically stops, or should I put extra gas in? I basically want to know if the emissions system on my 2006 car will evaporate the gas if extra is added or if it w… --- ## [Please identify the make and model of this car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-identify-the-make-and-model-of-this-car/74972)
**Author:** [@hockeyfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hockeyfan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-identify-the-make-and-model-of-this-car/74972 "2012-10-14T21:32:45Z")
Can anyone identify positively the make and model of this vehicle????? --- ## [2000 Dodge Neon Overheating Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-neon-overheating-problem/74929)
**Author:** [@redforman20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redforman20)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-neon-overheating-problem/74929 "2012-10-14T21:04:04Z")
Hi I have a 2000 Dodge Neon with a 2001 Neon motor in it. I have just recently had problems with the car overheating. So we started diagnosing it and replaced parts that we thought were wrong. We replaced the water pump,… --- ## [Brake conversion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-conversion/74974)
**Author:** [@dave76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave76)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-conversion/74974 "2012-10-14T19:00:20Z")
i want t oknow if i can use the brake parts eg the rotors calipers and the wheel hubs from a 89 toyota camry all trac to swap unto my 88 camry which is front wheel drive wtih drum brakes i would really like to make it fo… --- ## [Warped Rotors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors/74951)
**Author:** [@Tommm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommm)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors/74951 "2012-10-14T16:36:51Z")
Yesterday, I brought my 2004 Honda Accord to my local dealership for its' thirty-thousand mile check-up. (I purchased this car two years ago from a little old lady who stopped driving as a result of driving into the back… --- ## [Jeep "Check Engine" light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-check-engine-light/74964)
**Author:** [@Delqh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Delqh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-check-engine-light/74964 "2012-10-14T07:40:22Z")
I am having a “Check Engine” light problem on a stock 06, 4 cylinder Jeep Wrangler with manual transmission. A local highly regarded independent mechanic has had it in his shop 3 or 4 times for more than a day each time.… --- ## [Prizm AC Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prizm-ac-belt/74927)
**Author:** [@Raindem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raindem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prizm-ac-belt/74927 "2012-10-14T06:30:35Z")
Hi. I'm trying to remove the AC belt off a '96 Geo Prizm. I've loosened the idler pulley adjusting bolt, per my Chilton's manual, but it doesn't loosen the belt. It's as if the pulley is stuck in the bracket. Even if… --- ## [1983 Jeep CJ-7](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-jeep-cj-7/74968)
**Author:** [@steved2564](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steved2564)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-jeep-cj-7/74968 "2012-10-14T05:29:22Z")
I have a 1983 Jeep CJ-7 with a GM 4 Cylinder Engine and a 5 Speed Manual Transmission. It has no power steering or brakes. It is all original and in reasonably good condition. That means no oil leaks. After the engin… --- ## [1988 car jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-car-jerks/74966)
**Author:** [@Lowell\_Ray\_Anderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lowell_Ray_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-car-jerks/74966 "2012-10-14T04:28:44Z")
1988 Mercury Grand Marquis It jerks on occasion. Seems to do this at the point when it should downshift, but does not downshift. If I press down on the gas so that it downshifts then it runs fine. Does it worst in … --- ## [Stuck spark plug in a chevy s10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-spark-plug-in-a-chevy-s10/74963)
**Author:** [@hanct2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hanct2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-spark-plug-in-a-chevy-s10/74963 "2012-10-14T03:19:41Z")
Replacing plugs in a 2003 chevy S10 2.2. Three came out no problem. Couldnt seem to get a bite on the #2 plug. put an extension on the socket, tapped it with a light wooden mallet, turned it an 1/8, repeat repeat repe… --- ## [Mercedes SL380 1981](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-sl380-1981/74919)
**Author:** [@crusader](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crusader)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-sl380-1981/74919 "2012-10-14T03:18:51Z")
Car is driven seldom. Less than 1000 mpy. Initially it will start on first turn of key. After driving for an hour or so and then letting the car sit and cool down for an hour or so it is very difficult to start. It seems… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1936) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1938)