# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1940 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1941 --- ## [Mitsubishi Falls Asleep at the Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-falls-asleep-at-the-wheel/74895)
**Author:** [@IKeepSqueezingButNoL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IKeepSqueezingButNoL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-falls-asleep-at-the-wheel/74895 "2012-10-10T02:15:29Z")
Hello friends! So I went and bought a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer from a reputable toyota dealer, thinking that I'd have some sort of better luck there. Well, I'm young. The salesman, Ramsy, told me that it was a "certifi… --- ## [07 silverado 1500 fuel issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-silverado-1500-fuel-issue/74897)
**Author:** [@Couchesbware](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Couchesbware)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-silverado-1500-fuel-issue/74897 "2012-10-10T00:48:50Z")
When pumping fuel in 07 silverado classic 1500 4.8L the gas pump at the station continues to cut off. took me 20 minutes to pump $50. I now have a check engine light on and the code says it code be the EVAP vent solenoid… --- ## [Won't start EXCLUSIVELY after I fill the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-exclusively-after-i-fill-the-tank/74880)
**Author:** [@LuluB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuluB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-exclusively-after-i-fill-the-tank/74880 "2012-10-10T00:48:34Z")
Background: My 02 camry (155k) ran great but I noticed grease/oil on the front of the engine so I had a local mechanic take a look. He replaced the front valve cover gasket, timing belt, and while he was in there, the wa… --- ## [Mounting wheels from different car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mounting-wheels-from-different-car/74850)
**Author:** [@kkstl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kkstl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mounting-wheels-from-different-car/74850 "2012-10-10T00:19:41Z")
I recently bought a pair of brand new wheels that came off of a Ford GT car. I am thinking of mounting these wheels on my Ford Windstar Van. The hole patterns match but I am not sure the hole size is the same. Is it safe… --- ## [Mercedes noise under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-noise-under-the-hood/74889)
**Author:** [@Cls757](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cls757)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-noise-under-the-hood/74889 "2012-10-09T21:26:45Z")
Last week I noticed that my engine (2006 ML350 33,000 miles )was not sounding as it normally does. I called my foreign car repair shop that normally maintains my car but could not get an appointment for several days. My … --- ## [Power Steering Fluid level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-level/74892)
**Author:** [@ktr944](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ktr944)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-level/74892 "2012-10-09T21:06:53Z")
Hi, I've a problem with my 2000 Nissan Maxima GLE. Recently I started hearing noise from Passenger side of the car, and I noticed that the Power Steering Fluid Reservoir is almost empty. Looking more closely, I see so… --- ## [Chevy cavelier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cavelier/74898)
**Author:** [@KH1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KH1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cavelier/74898 "2012-10-09T20:40:54Z")
I have a 2000 cavelier that is humming pretty bad from the left side. When I turn right it goes away. I have changed the front hubs before and it had fixed the problem. This time I changed them both and the shoes I got a… --- ## [Jeep Grand Cherokee Brake Rotor Warping (caller was Shawn from CT) Slightly incorrect answer given](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-grand-cherokee-brake-rotor-warping-caller-was-shawn-from-ct-slightly-incorrect-answer-given/74891)
**Author:** [@QuickSilv3r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/QuickSilv3r)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-grand-cherokee-brake-rotor-warping-caller-was-shawn-from-ct-slightly-incorrect-answer-given/74891 "2012-10-09T08:31:39Z")
In regards to the jeep grand cherokee brake situation, I was listening to the show while driving my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and felt the same brake issue because I haven't repaired it yet. Talking back to the radio did… --- ## [2005 Ford Escape Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-hybrid/74820)
**Author:** [@Brindy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brindy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-hybrid/74820 "2012-10-09T07:31:37Z")
My hybrid has been a great car, owned 3 years. Now have problem: runs great but if going higher speed 65 and pulls hill needing to kick in to 4000rpms it dies right away says high temp engine but does not smell hot o… --- ## [Squeak that Goes Away when Braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeak-that-goes-away-when-braking/74887)
**Author:** [@BGolden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BGolden)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeak-that-goes-away-when-braking/74887 "2012-10-09T04:57:22Z")
I've got a 2005 Toyota Camary. It has a high pitched squeak that occurs off and on, but always disappears the second I press on the break. It sounds like it's coming from the driver's side... possibly the driver's side… --- ## [Cooling fans 2004 Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fans-2004-honda-crv/74825)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fans-2004-honda-crv/74825 "2012-10-09T04:45:51Z")
Hey guys, just got my CRV back together yesterday (its been a very busy few months).. GOOD news the AC is nice a cold now !! The bad news is that apparently one of my cooling fans is bad.. The passenger side fan, with th… --- ## [2003 Honda Accord Hesitating and check engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-hesitating-and-check-engine-light-on/74860)
**Author:** [@walking-too-much](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walking-too-much)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-hesitating-and-check-engine-light-on/74860 "2012-10-09T01:41:49Z")
My 2003 Honda Accord with 101,000 miles started hesitating on acceleration, and a day later my check engine light came on. I went to the auto parts store to borrow one of their diagnostic computers. The code I received… --- ## [The government blows it, again (why we have no compact pickups)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-government-blows-it-again-why-we-have-no-compact-pickups/74774)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-government-blows-it-again-why-we-have-no-compact-pickups/74774 "2012-10-09T01:20:11Z")
We often get questions about why there aren't more compact pickups like the recently-cancelled (here, at least) Ford Ranger. You can thank the Feds and the new CAFE standards. Read all about it here: http://www.thetrut… --- ## [ABS Module Controller issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-module-controller-issue/74809)
**Author:** [@amir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amir)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-module-controller-issue/74809 "2012-10-09T00:25:40Z")
Hi I have a Passat 2001 1.8 T, with 160k miles. A few days back, the brake & ABS light came on. I took it to a mechanic to check the code, and he confirmed it is ABS controller module issue. The mechanic suggested to … --- ## [How long do/should batteries last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-do-should-batteries-last/74729)
**Author:** [@Buzzo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buzzo)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-do-should-batteries-last/74729 "2012-10-09T00:24:10Z")
Have a 04 Acura TSX. Currently on my fourth battery. Being replaced approx. every two years. Number one, replaced as "free replacement" did not actually fail, but was noted to "sound weak" at service visit, "verified… --- ## [Chrysler Leaning Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-leaning-module/74881)
**Author:** [@roadkillphil100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roadkillphil100)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-leaning-module/74881 "2012-10-08T23:59:51Z")
I have a '77 Chrysler New Yorker with the 450 engine. I'm told the electronic leaning module is out and apparently unreplaceable: can't find any parts anywhere. The car won't run w/o it. Somebody said I could maybe … --- ## [Was I overcharged for right rear wheel hub replacement on Outback 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-i-overcharged-for-right-rear-wheel-hub-replacement-on-outback-2007/74832)
**Author:** [@baggi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baggi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-i-overcharged-for-right-rear-wheel-hub-replacement-on-outback-2007/74832 "2012-10-08T23:47:59Z")
I paid $265 for the Rear Wheel Hub part + $131 for labor. Does that seem reasonable? The cost of spark plugs was $46 + $85 for plug wires + $105 labor. I am not so concerned about the labor charge but wonder if these are… --- ## [Noisy rear end when hot and turning slow: 04 Buick Rendevous AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-rear-end-when-hot-and-turning-slow-04-buick-rendevous-awd/74857)
**Author:** [@JaxYanks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaxYanks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-rear-end-when-hot-and-turning-slow-04-buick-rendevous-awd/74857 "2012-10-08T23:12:23Z")
Had the Buick dealer perform a flush on the rear diff with a speical lubricant to refill and it worked for awile. There only recommdation was to replace the rear, which is cost prohibitve. This noise is a whing/moaning n… --- ## [Just a splash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-splash/74869)
**Author:** [@snapshot1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snapshot1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-splash/74869 "2012-10-08T22:33:24Z")
My 2001 Saab convertible won't turn over. It happens once or twice a day and only when the car has been running for a while. If I pour a half bottle of water on the area directly beneath, but not on, the battery the car … --- ## [2000 Honda Accord with Summer sporadic Check Engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-with-summer-sporadic-check-engine-light/74879)
**Author:** [@Oloryn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oloryn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-with-summer-sporadic-check-engine-light/74879 "2012-10-08T21:50:00Z")
I've got a 2000 Honda Accord LX,with about 197K miles on it, and the last two summers it has had a sporadic check engine light, but only during the summer. It typically starts up about May, and stops about mid-Septembe… --- ## [Electric Fuel Pump vs mechanical on '71 Mach 1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-fuel-pump-vs-mechanical-on-71-mach-1/74874)
**Author:** [@George5060](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George5060)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-fuel-pump-vs-mechanical-on-71-mach-1/74874 "2012-10-08T21:35:25Z")
I just acquired a '71 Mach 1 and noticed an electric fuel pump wired up in the trunk behind the left wheel well. There is a toggle switch wired to the center console. Is the electric pump the way to go or would the mec… --- ## [Won't start when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-when-hot/74800)
**Author:** [@spurgear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spurgear)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-when-hot/74800 "2012-10-08T20:21:58Z")
1995 Buick Regal, 128k miles, 3.8L V-6. Problem: When running errands around town, car will temporarily not start after 3rd or 4th stop. Vehicle cranks, has spark, has fuel pressure at fuel manifold. No codes on compu… --- ## [Knocking noise in the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-in-the-engine/74875)
**Author:** [@emily11946](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emily11946)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-in-the-engine/74875 "2012-10-08T20:10:24Z")
Hi, my friends Hyundai Santa-FE 2007 makes a knocking noise like a hammer hitting the engine when she starts the car and drives. What could that be? --- ## [2008 Sienna windshield pumps died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-sienna-windshield-pumps-died/74867)
**Author:** [@Spazticus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spazticus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-sienna-windshield-pumps-died/74867 "2012-10-08T20:07:35Z")
About six months ago, the pump that delivers fluid to the rear window just stopped pumping. I wasn't too worried about it at first, but was planning to look into it this fall. Now the pump for the front windshield just… --- ## [GO Granny GO!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/go-granny-go/74784)
**Author:** [@oldbodyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldbodyman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/go-granny-go/74784 "2012-10-08T19:43:29Z")
http://autos.aol.com/article/102-year-old-woman-still-drives-her-82-year-old-car/?ncid=txtlnkusauto00000020 I just hope I am sill here at 102. --- ## [Boost Drop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boost-drop/74870)
**Author:** [@mattT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boost-drop/74870 "2012-10-08T18:58:29Z")
'01 A6 2.7T 95k....Not boosting as high as normal...the check engine light came on the other day, P1136 code said engine was running lean. I found a small vaccum hose leak near wastegate and fixed it today (CEL is sti… --- ## [Transmission issues, Honda Accord 2003 - fix or replace car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issues-honda-accord-2003-fix-or-replace-car/74866)
**Author:** [@Triple\_Threat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triple_Threat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issues-honda-accord-2003-fix-or-replace-car/74866 "2012-10-08T15:15:15Z")
My transmission has started slipping as car shifts into 2 and sometimes 3rd gear. It races and is not engaged, so there is no power for the few seconds (sometimes longer) when this happens. Car has about 216,000 miles - … --- ## [Ford Fairmont Shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fairmont-shudder/74856)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 11:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fairmont-shudder/74856 "2012-10-08T11:12:38Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Fairmont that has only done 71000kms. When travelling on expressways it some times develops a severe shudder to the extent that I have to pull over. Generally when I pull over and wait for a minute or … --- ## [Chevy engine trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-engine-trouble/74871)
**Author:** [@gm289](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gm289)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-engine-trouble/74871 "2012-10-08T05:30:56Z")
My 1990 Chevy Silverado with 5.0 liter, 45k miles has started a problem that the guys in my diesel repair shop don't know what to do. Last week it started to run rough, hesitating and lurching and not accelerating smoot… --- ## ['04 Camry vibration after motor mounts replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-camry-vibration-after-motor-mounts-replaced/74324)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-camry-vibration-after-motor-mounts-replaced/74324 "2012-10-08T03:15:33Z")
I have a 2004 4-cylinder Camry. Saturday I changed the passenger side motor mount which was broken and the front motor mount, which did not appear to be broken, but there was more play in it than in the replacement. I … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1939) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1941)