# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1942 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1943 --- ## [Choosing between a Nissan and a Toyota used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choosing-between-a-nissan-and-a-toyota-used-car/74711)
**Author:** [@Lizzie2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lizzie2012)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choosing-between-a-nissan-and-a-toyota-used-car/74711 "2012-10-06T02:01:32Z")
I need to buy a cheap car that will run for a couple of years. I'm looking at a '97 Nissan Sentra GXE automatic with 126k and a '96 Toyota Camry LE V6 automatic with 177k. I will have a mobile mechanic inspect them b… --- ## [2005 Chevy Classic not firing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-classic-not-firing/74831)
**Author:** [@AndrewJK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndrewJK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-classic-not-firing/74831 "2012-10-06T00:30:58Z")
Lately my 2005 Chevy Classic (Malibu) has not been starting consistently. It runs fine for days but then out of nowhere will just turn and turn without firing. It has stalled on me twice now, both while driving near idle… --- ## [Toyota Sienna Alarm Goes Off Randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-alarm-goes-off-randomly/74787)
**Author:** [@JenniferS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenniferS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-alarm-goes-off-randomly/74787 "2012-10-05T23:43:19Z")
My 2010 Toyota Sienna alarm keeps going off randomly...there is no method to the madness. It happens after it's been running or not. It happens at all hours of the day and night. It can happen four times in a row and the… --- ## [Mazda 6 and its stupid ford engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-and-its-stupid-ford-engine/74812)
**Author:** [@SamPaige](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamPaige)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-and-its-stupid-ford-engine/74812 "2012-10-05T22:05:15Z")
I have an 04 Mazda 6 and it has been in and out of the shop for its check engine light with an evap code. We've replaced the gas cap, run a smoke test, replaced the purge valve, and the vapor valve. Since the idiots in E… --- ## [Power surge in my 1998 GMC Sierra 6.5 diesel turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-surge-in-my-1998-gmc-sierra-6-5-diesel-turbo/74829)
**Author:** [@GMC\_3500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMC_3500)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-surge-in-my-1998-gmc-sierra-6-5-diesel-turbo/74829 "2012-10-05T20:54:19Z")
Can someone please help. My truck surges while driving and idling. It seems to run normal then while im driving it it will surge for a second or two. Changed oil and filter and also chaged fuel filter. --- ## [Vibration & road noise in 2005 Cobalt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-amp-road-noise-in-2005-cobalt/74822)
**Author:** [@Rhdarby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhdarby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-amp-road-noise-in-2005-cobalt/74822 "2012-10-05T19:33:50Z")
This started several months ago. I can feel it in steering wheel & gas pedal. I thought it was the tires so I put 2 new tires on front, but no change.Tires had no unusual wear. Happens at any speed, worse around curves, … --- ## [Rebuilt Transmission Effects?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-transmission-effects/74804)
**Author:** [@BohdanUke1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BohdanUke1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-transmission-effects/74804 "2012-10-05T07:51:14Z")
We have just had a rebuilt transmission put in a 1987 Dodge Lancer. (Auto has always been cared for...) Question: Is there any conceivable way, the 'speedometer' and 'rpm' gages (on the dash)l could have been affected … --- ## [Brake squeal when releasing pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-squeal-when-releasing-pedal/74797)
**Author:** [@Chigirl1964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chigirl1964)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-squeal-when-releasing-pedal/74797 "2012-10-05T07:40:04Z")
Morning All I have a 2005 Murano, 96K. In Aug 2011, I had the rear disc brakes/rotors replaced. Front ones were replaced in Feb of this year. For the past month, whenever I release the brake, I hear squealing … --- ## [Engine idling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idling/74772)
**Author:** [@derya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derya)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-idling/74772 "2012-10-05T07:33:38Z")
I drive a 12-year-old Honda CRV with 185K miles on it. Recently, I had the car in the shop to fix an oil leak in the engine. I also had the catalytic converter replaced, since its connection point was badly rusted. Si… --- ## [Dodge neon 2005 rev problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-2005-rev-problem/74698)
**Author:** [@BlinkerFluid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlinkerFluid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-2005-rev-problem/74698 "2012-10-05T06:04:49Z")
Okay so Ill start off with the codes I got from auto zone. -START AUTOZONE- Definition Crankshaft position sensor condition explanation The crankshaft position sensor signal is monitored for errors probable caus… --- ## [Car Talk parody](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-parody/74795)
**Author:** [@shea48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shea48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-parody/74795 "2012-10-05T04:25:16Z")
Does any one know of some Car Talk parodies on the internet? --- ## [Leaks from roof rack on 2011 Traverse-what potential/future problems could result?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaks-from-roof-rack-on-2011-traverse-what-potential-future-problems-could-result/74815)
**Author:** [@AnnieAtlas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnieAtlas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaks-from-roof-rack-on-2011-traverse-what-potential-future-problems-could-result/74815 "2012-10-04T21:01:52Z")
I've heard some hilarious imitations of listeners' car trouble sounds, but my problem was revealed through a reoccurring odor ... A really bad smell like sour milk or a decaying animal in my 2011 Traverse (purchased las… --- ## [How does the carburetor choke heat riser tube work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-the-carburetor-choke-heat-riser-tube-work/74790)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-the-carburetor-choke-heat-riser-tube-work/74790 "2012-10-04T18:22:08Z")
Early 70's Ford Truck, Motocraft 2150 Carb (with auto choke) The auto-choke has a small tube going to it. It seems to originate in the exhaust manifold area. Does this tube pipe hot exhaust gas to the choke? Or d… --- ## [Service Engine Soon and odd gas gauge behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-and-odd-gas-gauge-behavior/74615)
**Author:** [@Grey\_Bird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grey_Bird)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-soon-and-odd-gas-gauge-behavior/74615 "2012-10-04T17:56:55Z")
3 fills ago, my 2005 Nissan Frontier started exhibiting strange indicator behavior. The gas gauge was a little over half full, and I stopped to fill up. Shortly after leaving the filling station, I noticed that the gas… --- ## [Installing a remote oil filter on my Jeep Liberty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-a-remote-oil-filter-on-my-jeep-liberty/74755)
**Author:** [@JeepImp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeepImp)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-a-remote-oil-filter-on-my-jeep-liberty/74755 "2012-10-04T17:54:50Z")
The oil filter on my 2011 Jeep Liberty is a major pain to get at and I have often had to retighten after having my Oil changed while on the road traveling for work. I have gone as far as to create a 1" dia access hole i… --- ## [Ford Ranger question about idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-question-about-idling/74814)
**Author:** [@3morley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/3morley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-question-about-idling/74814 "2012-10-04T17:29:14Z")
I have a 98 Ford Ranger, automatic, with approx 150K miles on it. I had the transmission replaced around 115K. I loaned it to a friend for 2 days, and now when I drive it I notice that it doesn't move forward in idle, u… --- ## [2001 Passat Engine Warning Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-passat-engine-warning-light/74792)
**Author:** [@NotWiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotWiser)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-passat-engine-warning-light/74792 "2012-10-04T17:04:03Z")
Hello. The 2001 Passat 1.8lT has an engine warning light on and feels like it is running on less than all four cylinders.( very rough idle) This is the first time we have seen this particular warning light and the ma… --- ## [Honda CRV Door Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-door-noise/74813)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-door-noise/74813 "2012-10-04T16:51:22Z")
I have a 2000 CR-V. The drivers window won't go down and has been like that for about 18 months. But just two months ago, when I go to lock the door either with the key or from the inside with the lock all doors switch, … --- ## [Intermittent Electrical Shutdown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-electrical-shutdown/74775)
**Author:** [@TBKzoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TBKzoo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-electrical-shutdown/74775 "2012-10-04T16:32:35Z")
2002 Chrysler Voyager, 3.3L V6, 133K miles. I'm experiencing an intermittent total electrical shutdown. Driving at any speed, electrical system cuts out - lights, radio, gauges, motor - everything shuts down for a per… --- ## [2000 Ford Escort A/C Blower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-escort-a-c-blower/74761)
**Author:** [@Alarmed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alarmed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-escort-a-c-blower/74761 "2012-10-04T15:09:35Z")
We have a problem with my daughter's 2000 Ford Escort air conditioner. It has cold air but the blower doesn't put out any volume. We had a 1998 and it had the same problem but not this bad. Is this a problem for this car… --- ## [Help! New clutch (and more?) - 2000 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-new-clutch-and-more-2000-toyota-camry/74793)
**Author:** [@swedeseth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swedeseth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 8:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-new-clutch-and-more-2000-toyota-camry/74793 "2012-10-04T08:51:22Z")
Hello! I'm a high school student, driving a 2000 Toyota Camry CE with the 2.2L I4 and the five-speed manual transmission with 157k miles, and it spent its life on the East Coast until three years ago. I recently was … --- ## [Loud Squeaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeaking/74810)
**Author:** [@mattT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeaking/74810 "2012-10-04T08:14:23Z")
2001 Audi A6 2.7T 95k miles....car is making a very loud squeaking/chirping noise when going over bumps...it was making it at low speeds, now it's making it at both low and high speeds. Would control arms make that muc… --- ## [Another question re: control arm bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-re-control-arm-bushings/74765)
**Author:** [@kmoulus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmoulus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-re-control-arm-bushings/74765 "2012-10-04T06:34:59Z")
I drive a 2001 Honda Accord with only 88,000 miles on it. I took my car to the dealer to check a short in the radio and they did an "inspection" which of course uncovered a whole bunch of stuff they want to repair, inclu… --- ## [Car Won't Start, no power anywhere, until battery "sparked"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-no-power-anywhere-until-battery-sparked/74806)
**Author:** [@TexasTwoStep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TexasTwoStep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-no-power-anywhere-until-battery-sparked/74806 "2012-10-04T06:17:09Z")
Our 2000 Volkswagen Jetta will sometimes not start, no lights/power on dash or anywhere, battery seems dead. But when we hook up jumper cables (only to itself) and spark the wires by touching the loose ends together, pow… --- ## [Location of 1998 Camry 2.2L Le A140E Sl Shift Solenoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/location-of-1998-camry-2-2l-le-a140e-sl-shift-solenoid/74777)
**Author:** [@Sheng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sheng)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/location-of-1998-camry-2-2l-le-a140e-sl-shift-solenoid/74777 "2012-10-04T04:03:53Z")
It's very frustrated that 50% of mechanics contacted said the SL solenoid is inside the trans. and 50% said that it's on the outside. No one know how to read DTC P0773 codes. Is it a bad solenoid or bad electrical malfu… --- ## [2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-sierra-2500-duramax/74807)
**Author:** [@mrsscubafish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrsscubafish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-sierra-2500-duramax/74807 "2012-10-04T02:16:14Z")
I have a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax diesel pickup. It has been blowing white smoke from the tail pipe and drinking coolant, 10 - 15 gallons since February. There are no obvious leaks of coolant under the truck. Howe… --- ## [Automotive Testing and Development Services (ATDS)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-testing-and-development-services-atds/74799)
**Author:** [@asiatic\_sailor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asiatic_sailor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-testing-and-development-services-atds/74799 "2012-10-04T01:44:31Z")
I recieved a letter from Automotive Testing and Development Services (ATDS) out of Ontario, CA that included a letter from car manufacturer saying my car has been selected for a quality and performance test (emissions) p… --- ## [Civic '08 Low Tire Pressure warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-08-low-tire-pressure-warning-light/74791)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-08-low-tire-pressure-warning-light/74791 "2012-10-04T01:19:04Z")
Car sat for two days. Start to drive away tonight, and the warning light is on (just the warning light, not the TPMS indicator). IAW Owner's Manual, we check tire pressures. One is low (24 psi; should be 32). Other t… --- ## [2004 Dodge Neon SE turns but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-se-turns-but-wont-start/74796)
**Author:** [@JJFRamirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJFRamirez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-se-turns-but-wont-start/74796 "2012-10-04T00:15:25Z")
In the process of moving to a new house our Neon SE (2.0L, SOHC) sat for about a week without being driven. When my wife goes to start it (5am Monday morning: FUN), it turns but won't actually start. I throw on the code … --- ## [Bad wheel bearings on 2004 chevy malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearings-on-2004-chevy-malibu/74789)
**Author:** [@garebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garebear)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-bearings-on-2004-chevy-malibu/74789 "2012-10-04T00:06:00Z")
how do you tell if the wheel bearings are bad on a 2004 chevy malibu. We just had ours replaced as per goodyear graham tire. I saved the old parts to have them inspected by someone else [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1941) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1943)