# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1938 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1939 --- ## [2002 dodge ram 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-ram-1500/74957)
**Author:** [@speedy84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/speedy84)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-ram-1500/74957 "2012-10-14T03:12:52Z")
I need help... I'm getting a little frustrated because my truck is coocooo!. It recently got a new motor put in it and everything was replaced but the radiator! Well everytime I climb a hill big or small my tempature… --- ## [1997 z28 Camaro Convertible Gear Box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-z28-camaro-convertible-gear-box/74960)
**Author:** [@Brettski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brettski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-z28-camaro-convertible-gear-box/74960 "2012-10-14T00:31:53Z")
I have a 1997 z28 Camaro Convertible. Bright Green with Tan Leather interior. I go the car from my Father who kept it in a Garage in Florida and had about 50,000 mile when I got her 4 years ago. She now has 70k. I w… --- ## [Need help with sound, 2004 Honda CRV (motor mounts?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-sound-2004-honda-crv-motor-mounts/74947)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-sound-2004-honda-crv-motor-mounts/74947 "2012-10-13T22:52:59Z")
Hey guys I asked this question a few weeks back, but did not get a good answer. Now that the car is back on the road the sounds have gotten worse as well !! I used to be when turning right and giving the truck gas you … --- ## [Are extended service contracts worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-extended-service-contracts-worth-it/74962)
**Author:** [@Jeff55116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff55116)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-extended-service-contracts-worth-it/74962 "2012-10-13T22:52:10Z")
Is there a rule of thumb to use to determine when it might be worth purchasing an extended service contract? My specific case, a 2001 Toyota Avalon (current blue book $5,500) with 144,000 miles. I intend to keep it … --- ## [Head gasket oil leak - 2002 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-oil-leak-2002-subaru-outback/74953)
**Author:** [@skeezix10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skeezix10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-oil-leak-2002-subaru-outback/74953 "2012-10-13T22:16:27Z")
I have a 2002 Subaru Outback. According to the mechanic, it is a leaking head gasket and will cost about $1500 to repair. The car already has 167,000 on it. I just don't have the money for the repair. Is there any so… --- ## [My broke truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-broke-truck/74961)
**Author:** [@Tator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tator)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-broke-truck/74961 "2012-10-13T21:29:06Z")
I have a 97 2500 454 it dies like you trun the key off, but there is still power to turn the engine over but the truck wont start, and after a couple of tries it will start. It might go for a week and not do it or it mig… --- ## [Cost of Front and Rear Brake Job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-front-and-rear-brake-job/74749)
**Author:** [@KeithMalarick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithMalarick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-front-and-rear-brake-job/74749 "2012-10-13T18:46:30Z")
Hey All, I have a 2006 Honda Civic EX Coupe. Brought it in to the dealer for a coolant flush and they're saying my pads are down to 3mm and should be replaced soon. The estimate they gave me for front and rear pad replac… --- ## [Sandblasting vs. Rust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sandblasting-vs-rust/74928)
**Author:** [@gravityflyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gravityflyer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sandblasting-vs-rust/74928 "2012-10-13T17:54:57Z")
Hi all, The entire floor of my '77 Datsun 280Z has rust rot. In fact, the frame rail crumpled under the weight of the jack! My colleague is also an auto welder and said for a few hundred bucks he can weld in a new floo… --- ## [Does sitting for many many years in a warehouse hurt an engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-sitting-for-many-many-years-in-a-warehouse-hurt-an-engine/74872)
**Author:** [@Yoshi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yoshi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-sitting-for-many-many-years-in-a-warehouse-hurt-an-engine/74872 "2012-10-13T15:31:16Z")
I bought a 1992 Nissan 300zx with a bad engine. (spun rod bearing) I'm looking for a new engine for it. (vg30de) I've narrowed it down to 2 choices: a) Buy an engine from a local parts supplier that only has 80k mil… --- ## [Stolen Amphicar-Have they no shame?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-amphicar-have-they-no-shame/74940)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-amphicar-have-they-no-shame/74940 "2012-10-13T14:32:06Z")
A high school classmate of mine had a 67 Amphicar. You know one of those that drives on land or in water. I ran into him a couple years ago and he talked about all the parts he had replaced restoring it. Went to take … --- ## [What is a pinch weld?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-pinch-weld/74944)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-pinch-weld/74944 "2012-10-13T10:15:51Z")
Can someone please explain what a pinch weld on the unibody frame of a car's undercarriage area is, please? Thank you. Marnet ......still reading, still learning..... --- ## [2011 Honda CRV needs new brake system for $3800!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-crv-needs-new-brake-system-for-3800/74882)
**Author:** [@paulm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulm)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-crv-needs-new-brake-system-for-3800/74882 "2012-10-13T07:40:44Z")
Honda dealer has informed me that I need a new brake system after brake fluid has been contaminated. They believe that a petroleum product has been added to the brake fluid and has deteriorated all the seals in the brak… --- ## [Buick Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-brakes/74846)
**Author:** [@bk1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bk1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-brakes/74846 "2012-10-13T06:34:24Z")
This is in reference to an 03 Rendezvous w/ a completely rebuilt engine. Mechanic has cannot locate problem as it does not happen when he test drives vehicle. Best I can equate problem to is when I brake normally the f… --- ## [What happens if one burns TWO-STROKE fuel in their vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-one-burns-two-stroke-fuel-in-their-vehicle/74941)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-one-burns-two-stroke-fuel-in-their-vehicle/74941 "2012-10-13T06:23:27Z")
Friend does not want to waste 2-stroke lawn mower gasoline. Thank you. --- ## [Baseball Puzzler: For extra credit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baseball-puzzler-for-extra-credit/74868)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baseball-puzzler-for-extra-credit/74868 "2012-10-13T04:36:54Z")
I thought the recent baseball puzzler was pretty good. I was puzzled for a while, but then I thought "hey, if the first half batting avg was .25 and the second half was .375, about the only thing you can say is that th… --- ## [Olds no go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-no-go/74931)
**Author:** [@Watts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Watts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-no-go/74931 "2012-10-13T04:11:18Z")
Hi, I have a 1989 Oldsomobile Ninety-eight. A couple weeks ago I drove it around town, running various errands, and it ran fine - no indication of problems. Then, just the other day, I had trouble starting it. After a fe… --- ## [Leaky Buick Rendezvous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-buick-rendezvous/74805)
**Author:** [@Panhandle\_Ed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Panhandle_Ed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-buick-rendezvous/74805 "2012-10-13T03:07:20Z")
I own a 2003 Buick Rendezvous, which several months ago started to have a water leak in the front passenger area (coming from under the dashboard). I've tried a local mechanic and a body shop but neither place (highly re… --- ## [Help a waffler decide to keep or replace 12 year old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-waffler-decide-to-keep-or-replace-12-year-old-car/74837)
**Author:** [@ppg677](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ppg677)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-waffler-decide-to-keep-or-replace-12-year-old-car/74837 "2012-10-13T02:53:01Z")
Stop right now if you don't want to read about a waffler trying to decide whether or not to buy a new car. Me: been driving the same 2000 Nissan Maxima for 12.5 years. 95,000 miles. Nice 222hp v6 with 5-speed manual… --- ## [2007 Passat Sedan Turbo cam adjuster replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-passat-sedan-turbo-cam-adjuster-replacement/74955)
**Author:** [@radius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/radius)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-passat-sedan-turbo-cam-adjuster-replacement/74955 "2012-10-13T01:47:05Z")
I own a 2007 Passat that has been sounding like a diesel since April 2011. Nothing was found until a signal to Stop Engine low oil pressure light came on. After dealership dropped oil pan (particles in oil) and inspect… --- ## [2003 chevy cavalier, engine seized?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-cavalier-engine-seized/74924)
**Author:** [@dewforbes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dewforbes)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-cavalier-engine-seized/74924 "2012-10-13T00:33:14Z")
i was driving my car back home after a short drive to the store and my car stalled and i started it back up and it continued to stall(no check engine light was comming on or oil light if there is one) i finally got it ba… --- ## [Comparison of Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comparison-of-power/74937)
**Author:** [@StandardFiend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StandardFiend)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comparison-of-power/74937 "2012-10-12T23:13:15Z")
Hey there guys, fresh-faced new user here! Thanks to an archived discussion on this site, I now know what it means when a car is described as having 'X horsepower at Y RPM.' So, specifically in comparing my '96 BMW 3… --- ## [Keys locked in car leads to broken window. Who pays?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-locked-in-car-leads-to-broken-window-who-pays/74943)
**Author:** [@Alfhild](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alfhild)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-locked-in-car-leads-to-broken-window-who-pays/74943 "2012-10-12T22:52:37Z")
My husband locked his keys in his Ford Focus ZX3. A mechanic shop happens to be across the street and one of the guys comes by to shimmy the door open for a cost of 50 bucks. He uses a plastic wedge. As the door pops … --- ## [Radio issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-issue/74938)
**Author:** [@mystiegrace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystiegrace)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-issue/74938 "2012-10-12T18:24:08Z")
The radio on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma will not stay on the station it will jump forward to static and sometimes back to the station or just jump off the station and stay till I press the button and put it back. What's up w… --- ## [2008 Chrysler 300 Touring Transmission Issues ):](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-300-touring-transmission-issues/74945)
**Author:** [@Svaega](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Svaega)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-300-touring-transmission-issues/74945 "2012-10-12T17:21:14Z")
I bought my 2008 Chrysler 300 used at a car auction and its been running fine for the past couple years. About two months ago the transmission needed repair so I took it out and took it to a mechanic to get fixed. All i … --- ## [Bad idea to get my daughter a manual if she doesn't know how to drive one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-idea-to-get-my-daughter-a-manual-if-she-doesnt-know-how-to-drive-one/65045)
**Author:** [@gayleforce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gayleforce)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-idea-to-get-my-daughter-a-manual-if-she-doesnt-know-how-to-drive-one/65045 "2012-10-12T17:11:43Z")
My 18 year old daughter is ready to buy her first car. We have noticed that manual transmission cars are slightly cheaper. I feel that everyone should know how to drive a manual but have not had the guts to teach her o… --- ## [Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/74911)
**Author:** [@hightram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hightram)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/74911 "2012-10-12T10:18:41Z")
I have a 1990 Lincoln Mark VII, black on black, basically one owner, excellent condition... except one problem. While driving the car my speed dropped to 40mph, while my RPMs rose to 4000. Upon checking I found the plast… --- ## [Tesla in Big Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-in-big-trouble/74704)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-in-big-trouble/74704 "2012-10-12T02:28:48Z")
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/09/Tesla-has-to-repay-US-loan-faster-as-production-lags-70001189/tesla-federal-loan-model-s/70001189/1 The article states that Tesla has to repay its loans to t… --- ## [Engine misfire and Battery Drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-and-battery-drain/74914)
**Author:** [@honestbrewer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honestbrewer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-and-battery-drain/74914 "2012-10-12T01:53:08Z")
I’ve been having an engine misfire issue for a number of months. The dealership first changed the plugs, ignition cable kit and wiring, and that fixed it for a while. Then it came back and dealership couldn’t figure it… --- ## [Creaking Under Car When A Couple Of People Are In](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-under-car-when-a-couple-of-people-are-in/74926)
**Author:** [@JShone93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JShone93)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-under-car-when-a-couple-of-people-are-in/74926 "2012-10-12T01:42:36Z")
Hi, I have a Fiat Punto mk2, and when I launch off with a couple of passengers in the car with me I hear a creaking noise coming from somewhere around the rear. I haven't heard it in any other situation, and it doesn't… --- ## [Nissan maxima sputtering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-maxima-sputtering/74910)
**Author:** [@nico1967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nico1967)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-maxima-sputtering/74910 "2012-10-12T00:20:52Z")
hi everyone, i have a nissan maxima 2000 that sputters and the problem is getting progressively worse. if i am at a stoplight or just stopped with the drive gear on the car sputters . it skips almost every second, but i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1937) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1939)