# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1939 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1940 --- ## [What do I tell my mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-tell-my-mechanic/74913)
**Author:** [@Prairie\_Peg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Prairie_Peg)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-tell-my-mechanic/74913 "2012-10-12T00:08:53Z")
I'm an elderly woman in very rural Nebraska. My (bought new) 2011 XTerra is perfect--EXCEPT that the heater does not work when it's not moving. (It never did, but I had already taken it home.) This means I can't warm up… --- ## [Nissan Murano 2003 CVT Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-2003-cvt-issues/74933)
**Author:** [@Okoboji\_Chick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Okoboji_Chick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-2003-cvt-issues/74933 "2012-10-11T21:53:57Z")
Nissan has so many issues with this transmission that they doubled the warranty to 10 years/120k miles. I will reach both in the spring of 2013. So far I have not had problems (other than some starts that are not as s… --- ## [Brakes don't work in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-dont-work-in-cold-weather/74863)
**Author:** [@Peasupmynose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peasupmynose)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-dont-work-in-cold-weather/74863 "2012-10-11T20:16:49Z")
Hello Everyone! Thank you for any help you can offer! I have a 2000 Nissan Altima that works great except when the weather becomes cold in the winter. The brakes don't work when I turn on my car. The brake lever will n… --- ## [Seized engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seized-engine/74932)
**Author:** [@MrMac1101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrMac1101)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seized-engine/74932 "2012-10-11T20:08:37Z")
Bought a 2001 Kia Sportage from NJ; had it shipped to Colorado. I drove it around for a couple of weeks then brought it to the Kia Dealership. They redid the 4x4 (hubs and all), replaced the oil pan (rusty and about to f… --- ## [90000 mile service and battery check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90000-mile-service-and-battery-check/74918)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90000-mile-service-and-battery-check/74918 "2012-10-11T17:54:47Z")
Hello folks, My 2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition is going to clock 90K miles within a month or two. I would like to get 90K servicing done. This car is a second hand purchase and had 72K clocked in first 3 years… --- ## [Question about changing the Transmission Fluid and Filter on a 2003 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-changing-the-transmission-fluid-and-filter-on-a-2003-honda-civic/74907)
**Author:** [@sjd181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjd181)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-changing-the-transmission-fluid-and-filter-on-a-2003-honda-civic/74907 "2012-10-11T14:13:38Z")
My wife and I bought her sisters' 2003 Honda Civic. The car was taken care of, and all the receipts tell a story of being serviced at regular intervals. One thing that is not apparent is if the transmission fluid and fil… --- ## [Gas station profit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-station-profit/74877)
**Author:** [@lenjack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lenjack)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-station-profit/74877 "2012-10-11T10:30:44Z")
How much does the typical gas staion make on a gallon of gas? --- ## [Is it ok to drive car immediately after starting the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-drive-car-immediately-after-starting-the-engine/74890)
**Author:** [@gr123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gr123)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 10:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-drive-car-immediately-after-starting-the-engine/74890 "2012-10-11T10:08:22Z")
I just noticed that my owner's manual says "you are ready to drive after the engine runs for about 10 seconds". However I've always been taking off immediately. Is this bad for the engine? I drive a 2002 Camry. --- ## [Steering wheel shaking, van pulling to one side and a continual thumping felt from underneath](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shaking-van-pulling-to-one-side-and-a-continual-thumping-felt-from-underneath/74886)
**Author:** [@Banders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Banders)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-shaking-van-pulling-to-one-side-and-a-continual-thumping-felt-from-underneath/74886 "2012-10-11T09:17:04Z")
I recently had new brake pads put on my van. Right before the pad replacement, I noticed a slight thumping sensation under my foot when I would decelerate, but before applying the brakes. Now, and each day continuin… --- ## [Starts but won't stay started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-but-wont-stay-started/74930)
**Author:** [@Watts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Watts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-but-wont-stay-started/74930 "2012-10-11T07:21:23Z")
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… --- ## [Did I get screwed by my mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-get-screwed-by-my-mechanic/74916)
**Author:** [@NewGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NewGuy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-get-screwed-by-my-mechanic/74916 "2012-10-11T07:19:14Z")
removed. thanks. --- ## [Paint problems on 03 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problems-on-03-honda-accord/74845)
**Author:** [@neutrinoflux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neutrinoflux)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-problems-on-03-honda-accord/74845 "2012-10-11T04:41:01Z")
The clear coat on my '03 Honda Accord is peeling off. It can be scraped off with your fingernail. The roof and trunk are most affected, having lost about half of the clear coat. The hood is less affected, and the vertic… --- ## [Leaking Oil Subaru Impreza 07](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-oil-subaru-impreza-07/74917)
**Author:** [@olso1912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olso1912)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-oil-subaru-impreza-07/74917 "2012-10-11T03:47:57Z")
my car is leaking oil it seems to be coming from this part on the back of the engine on the passenger side. It appears to be missing some kind of bolt, but I would like to know what this part is/does before I mess with … --- ## [1997 nissan pickup ac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-ac/73895)
**Author:** [@big\_nate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/big_nate)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-ac/73895 "2012-10-11T02:03:45Z")
My AC blows cold for a little while, then it blows warm. If I wait and turn it back on the cycle repeats it self. I had the freon filled. Please help not sure what to do? --- ## [Passenger seat on 2007 Pontiac G6 convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-seat-on-2007-pontiac-g6-convertible/74909)
**Author:** [@cabeaujon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cabeaujon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-seat-on-2007-pontiac-g6-convertible/74909 "2012-10-11T01:50:24Z")
I recently purchased a 2007 G6 convertible and would like to find a way to make the front passenger seat back more upright than the standard design. I do not want to go with cushions, etc. but would rather make some sor… --- ## [Older Sienna's chugging, then acclerating; mechanics baffled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-siennas-chugging-then-acclerating-mechanics-baffled/74908)
**Author:** [@macwacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macwacks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-siennas-chugging-then-acclerating-mechanics-baffled/74908 "2012-10-11T01:34:36Z")
I've spent a lot of $$ trying to fix a persistent problem on my 2000 Toyota Sienna CE van. Engine chugs at idle & low speeds, then accelerates suddenly (when rolling, in gear). Have tried: changing timing belt (+ wate… --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry/74921)
**Author:** [@CC1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CC1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry/74921 "2012-10-11T01:30:20Z")
I have a 4 cyl 2000 camry. I notice the smell of burning oil when I shut off the car and while I'm driving. There is no black smoke coming from the tail pipe and it uses minimal oil. I removed the spark plugs and found o… --- ## ['94 Ranger Supercab 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ranger-supercab-4wd/74836)
**Author:** [@jp360ford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp360ford)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ranger-supercab-4wd/74836 "2012-10-11T01:17:58Z")
I am wanting to lift my '94 Ranger and put slightly bigger tires on it. I am learning all it's quirks and it's in need of some basic repairs. I recently discovered that my left front wheel bearing is going out and that m… --- ## [Which small hatchback or wagon for towing a teardrop RV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-small-hatchback-or-wagon-for-towing-a-teardrop-rv/74894)
**Author:** [@carrobers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carrobers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-small-hatchback-or-wagon-for-towing-a-teardrop-rv/74894 "2012-10-11T00:51:49Z")
Hi, I wanted to buy a VW TDI Wagon with70000 miles on it but my partner was afraid of the repair bills for a diesel so for a quiet life I am going with perhaps a Mazda3 hatchback, or perhaps a subaru impreza. But I wan… --- ## [Toytoa Camry 2000 LE 90k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toytoa-camry-2000-le-90k/74920)
**Author:** [@Afia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Afia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toytoa-camry-2000-le-90k/74920 "2012-10-11T00:10:09Z")
Hi Car Guys, We have a 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4 Cylinder with 90,000 miles. We always took it to the local Toyota dealership for regular maintenance and mandatory oil changes etc. After it crossed 75k, we have been takin… --- ## [Power steering fluid change interval for an '08 Lexus RX350 with 70K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-change-interval-for-an-08-lexus-rx350-with-70k-miles/74903)
**Author:** [@tmorris911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmorris911)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-change-interval-for-an-08-lexus-rx350-with-70k-miles/74903 "2012-10-10T22:50:33Z")
I'm getting conflicting information on the change interval for power steering fluid in my 2008 Lexus RX 350 (AWD) w/ 70,000 miles on it. I decided that since my car is getting old and out of warranty, it was time to stop… --- ## [Toyota pickup 22re 2x4 - truck idles great but dies when in gear w/clutch depressed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-pickup-22re-2x4-truck-idles-great-but-dies-when-in-gear-w-clutch-depressed/74838)
**Author:** [@andr3wosborn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andr3wosborn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-pickup-22re-2x4-truck-idles-great-but-dies-when-in-gear-w-clutch-depressed/74838 "2012-10-10T22:40:29Z")
I've done a bunch of work on mid 90's pickups but I've never experienced a problem like this. It's a friend's truck and I haven't spent a lot of time with it (i.e. looking under the hood, etc.) but the problem goes some… --- ## [Mazda 5 Clock Spring Kills Air Bag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-clock-spring-kills-air-bag/74901)
**Author:** [@Shully](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shully)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-clock-spring-kills-air-bag/74901 "2012-10-10T21:05:27Z")
I've got a 2007 Mazda 5, 100k miles on it. Recently the air bag warning light came on. The local mechanic pulled an error code indicating an open circuit associated with the drivers side airbag. The didn't want to tac… --- ## [Slow errr errr noise at high speed with new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-errr-errr-noise-at-high-speed-with-new-tires/74786)
**Author:** [@nswartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nswartz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-errr-errr-noise-at-high-speed-with-new-tires/74786 "2012-10-10T19:21:25Z")
My 2008 Subaru Outback just got new tires and now is making an errrrr errrr noise on the highway. It is slow (like 3-5 seconds per errrr). Only above 45MPH. Any idea what that might be? The tire place did a wheel alignme… --- ## [04 Dodge Stratus won't start again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-dodge-stratus-wont-start-again/74859)
**Author:** [@Mankii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mankii)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-dodge-stratus-wont-start-again/74859 "2012-10-10T15:31:20Z")
My 2004 Dodge Stratus with 2.7l V6 has been good to me, now up over 140K miles. Lately, though (twice), I drove it a under a mile, shut it off, and when I returned to it could not get it to start. It turned over just fin… --- ## [Does Cel phone charger drains the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-cel-phone-charger-drains-the-battery/74873)
**Author:** [@Oldbutstillrunning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oldbutstillrunning)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-cel-phone-charger-drains-the-battery/74873 "2012-10-10T14:27:27Z")
I have a 2000 Honda Civic and recently my battery died, and two month ago a I stated charging my cel phone on my way to work. Does charging the mobile at your car drains the battery? or my battery was about to die anywa… --- ## [Does Anyone Have a 2012 Prius V?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-2012-prius-v/74708)
**Author:** [@Gayledamelin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gayledamelin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-2012-prius-v/74708 "2012-10-10T12:58:04Z")
Hi Wonderful Car Talk Community!!!!! You all are always sooooooo helpful!!!! I am on the cusp of purchasing a new car. My Toyota Corolla has 210,000. The check engine and air bag lights are on and my mechanic has … --- ## [Is this the stupidest thing yet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-the-stupidest-thing-yet/65893)
**Author:** [@RayG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayG)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-the-stupidest-thing-yet/65893 "2012-10-10T06:14:20Z")
A Blackberry Tablet WINDSHIELD mount! a 10 inch rectangle of death. http://shop.crackberry.com/igrip-windshield-tablet-kit/3A78A8593.htm --- ## [2001 Jag XJ8, Having problems engaging shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jag-xj8-having-problems-engaging-shifter/74798)
**Author:** [@LetsPlayArmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LetsPlayArmis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jag-xj8-having-problems-engaging-shifter/74798 "2012-10-10T05:58:37Z")
This problem started about a year ago, was occasional. but over the past few months has rapidly worsened. Before I can shift out of park I must depress the brake which is suppose to unlock the shifter and engage the b… --- ## [Getting stranded in my Ford F150!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-stranded-in-my-ford-f150/74574)
**Author:** [@80KT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/80KT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-stranded-in-my-ford-f150/74574 "2012-10-10T04:48:05Z")
I am desperately hoping someone will have a suggestion for me. I have had my 1995 Ford F150 to three different mechanics at three different shops and no one can figure out the problem with this truck. After I drive the… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1938) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1940)