# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1944 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1945 --- ## [Sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensors/74634)
**Author:** [@pipiche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pipiche)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensors/74634 "2012-10-01T22:36:13Z")
Again with my Lexus rx300,I did move from Delray Beach FL to Ft Lauderdale and i was using a mecanic for 10 years in January he did replace a sensor now i have these lights on again on my dashboard and my new mecanic he… --- ## [Battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery/74757)
**Author:** [@spudd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spudd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery/74757 "2012-10-01T22:35:10Z")
I have a 1997 Nissan Maxima. The past few weeks, it sounds like it's getting harder and harder to start. Last week, it wouldn't turn over, and had somebody jump me. I took it to Pep Boys and they tested the battery and a… --- ## [Mechanics Markup?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-markup/74693)
**Author:** [@ST1168](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ST1168)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-markup/74693 "2012-10-01T20:50:20Z")
I recently had my alternator changed by a mechanic that others recommended on this site. When he quoted the price for the job, he said that the alternator goes for $360 for the part alone though he would give me a discou… --- ## [Idling engines bad for Mother Earth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idling-engines-bad-for-mother-earth/74648)
**Author:** [@jersey\_jane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jersey_jane)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idling-engines-bad-for-mother-earth/74648 "2012-10-01T20:22:33Z")
Frequently callers to Car Talk ask about idling their engines, whether it is good or bad for the car. It is not good for the car, correct? But way more important, it is bad for Mother Earth and children and dogs. It i… --- ## [That Loud Horrible Vacuum sound from my Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-loud-horrible-vacuum-sound-from-my-jetta/74735)
**Author:** [@Peppino\_BKLYN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peppino_BKLYN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-loud-horrible-vacuum-sound-from-my-jetta/74735 "2012-10-01T17:20:09Z")
Hello, I have a 2003 VW Jetta GLS 5 sp. Manual with the 2.0 Naturally aspirated 4 cyl engine. The car has approximately 147,000 miles. My MIL light has been on for some time now. I recently got my local mechanic to… --- ## [Volvo V70 low coolant, now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-low-coolant-now-wont-start/74739)
**Author:** [@bcostell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcostell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-low-coolant-now-wont-start/74739 "2012-10-01T17:15:25Z")
I have a 2001 Volvo V70. Yesterday I noticed that the low coolant light came on when I tried to start the car, but it went off after a minute or two. I kept an eye on the temperature gauge and didn't see anything amiss. … --- ## [Hard cold start for a 1997 Eclipse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-cold-start-for-a-1997-eclipse/74752)
**Author:** [@Hawk590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk590)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-cold-start-for-a-1997-eclipse/74752 "2012-10-01T16:40:21Z")
My son had the starter replaced on his 97 Eclipse a couple of months ago and ever since then it seems to be more difficult to start if it has been sitting for a few hours or more. It cranks for 5 or 10 seconds before it … --- ## [Overheating mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-mystery/74737)
**Author:** [@christian09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christian09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-mystery/74737 "2012-10-01T07:10:14Z")
Honda civic ex 2001 w/ 202k miles.... I am not a car guru, so will do my best. 1 mo. ago was driving on highway, the a/c started going, then I began losing power, temp went hot, pulled over steaming hood, wouldnt take m… --- ## [Name Tommy's 1952 MG TD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-tommys-1952-mg-td/4628)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-tommys-1952-mg-td/4628 "2012-10-01T07:07:29Z")
What's your suggestion? \[image\] --- ## [Geriatric Toyota Corolla and owner need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geriatric-toyota-corolla-and-owner-need-help/74333)
**Author:** [@SlowTurtle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SlowTurtle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geriatric-toyota-corolla-and-owner-need-help/74333 "2012-10-01T02:39:53Z")
Hi folks, I have an automatic '95 Toyota Corolla wagon that over the past year has had intermittent problems dying after turning on the ignition. It happens mostly when starting for the first time in the morning in our … --- ## [Dodge-y dakota!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-y-dakota/74738)
**Author:** [@mulzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mulzy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-y-dakota/74738 "2012-10-01T02:23:48Z")
hello strangers! maybe someone here knows something i don't...most likely, yes!? about 2 years ago, my mother drove a 1992 dodge dakota with (128,000 miles on it) from ukiah, ca to my home in sacramento ...where it die… --- ## [Minivan Cool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-cool/74746)
**Author:** [@businessgypsy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/businessgypsy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-cool/74746 "2012-09-30T16:28:47Z")
More disparaging remarks about minivans (and their drivers) this week. Can minvans be cool? I wrote an essay on the subject a while back, from a long time owner's perspective. Go ahead, you're already wasting time! \[ima… --- ## [Buy car in CO or CA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-car-in-co-or-ca/74741)
**Author:** [@Paulchat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paulchat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-car-in-co-or-ca/74741 "2012-09-30T16:02:50Z")
I am moving to CO from CA. I will probably be buying an AWD vehicle. Should I wait till I am in CO to do so? And why? I also currently have a Toyota Tacoma Access Cab SR5 PreRunner. Will they be good enough for CO? Tho… --- ## [Blue Ford Aerostar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-ford-aerostar/74744)
**Author:** [@wrygrass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrygrass)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-ford-aerostar/74744 "2012-09-30T09:29:12Z")
Was delivering a newspaper route with mine one night when we got 2 foot of snow. Never got stuck. Spent a lot of the night digging out others who were. When I finished the route I figured I couldn't have made it anoth… --- ## [What went wrong in my clutch assembly!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-went-wrong-in-my-clutch-assembly/74742)
**Author:** [@LazyBenInc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LazyBenInc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-went-wrong-in-my-clutch-assembly/74742 "2012-09-30T09:18:04Z")
I have a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 5 speed hatchback with 38,000 miles on it. I am the sole owner/driver of the car since I purchased it in 2008. So in March 2012 while my car was just shy of it's 36,000 mile factory wa… --- ## [Parts markup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-markup/74730)
**Author:** [@1949\_Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1949_Ford)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-markup/74730 "2012-09-30T09:00:05Z")
Today I needed a window regulator replaced in a 2002 Bonneville. I took it to the shop and they quoted $330 for the parts and $89 for the labor. I thought the part seemed high so I called a dealer. The dealer quoted m… --- ## [2004 Chrysler Pacifica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pacifica/73026)
**Author:** [@kmc0102](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmc0102)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pacifica/73026 "2012-09-30T06:33:10Z")
Hi! My a/c has worked just fine until about 30 minutes ago. Now, there is nothing coming out of the vents in the front, but plenty is coming out of the rear vents. What could this mean? Thanks! --- ## [Engine stands: Question from the curious](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stands-question-from-the-curious/74743)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stands-question-from-the-curious/74743 "2012-09-30T04:21:17Z")
I'm not planning on using one. At least anytime soon. But this is something I've always been curious about. Engine stands. I've never used one, but I've seen them standing there looking cool-like in tool stores. Th… --- ## [27,500 miles on 2008 Scion Xd...could I really need new front struts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/27-500-miles-on-2008-scion-xd-could-i-really-need-new-front-struts/74731)
**Author:** [@marla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marla)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/27-500-miles-on-2008-scion-xd-could-i-really-need-new-front-struts/74731 "2012-09-30T02:51:47Z")
Our (independent) mechanic says that my front struts are leaking oil. My 2008 Scion has 27,500 miles and exhibits no driving irregularities. When I push down on the front, it is solid. I have extended warranty and they w… --- ## [Trailblazer ebcm reprogramming cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailblazer-ebcm-reprogramming-cost/74734)
**Author:** [@robroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robroy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailblazer-ebcm-reprogramming-cost/74734 "2012-09-30T02:35:42Z")
what's the going rate to 1- diagnose stabilitrack warning light & 2- reprogramming the computer. My "guy" charged me $80 to diagnose and $90 to reprogram (1.2 hrs)... seems like a long time to do a simple reprogram --- ## [91 Four Taurus keeps trying to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-four-taurus-keeps-trying-to-start/74723)
**Author:** [@blitz72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blitz72)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-four-taurus-keeps-trying-to-start/74723 "2012-09-30T01:53:43Z")
Hello all. I have a 1991 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 and when we go to start it, the thing tries to keep starting(turning over). Even after the key is turned off and removed. The starter just keeps going. Have to remove posit… --- ## [What to do with 2003 Saturn L300 that needs a new transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-2003-saturn-l300-that-needs-a-new-transmission/74720)
**Author:** [@marcydel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marcydel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-2003-saturn-l300-that-needs-a-new-transmission/74720 "2012-09-30T01:20:13Z")
Our trusted mechanic told us our 2003 Saturn L300 with 120,000 miles on it needs a new (or rebuilt) transmission. We don't want to put the money into it to fix it as the cost is more that the car is worth. Should we tr… --- ## [Tracking Down An Impounded Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-down-an-impounded-car/74709)
**Author:** [@o2bnlv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/o2bnlv)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-down-an-impounded-car/74709 "2012-09-29T20:36:53Z")
Hello, My uncle, now deceased, was a hoarder and owned a handful of cars that were impounded a year or two ago. I have clear titles to all of these cars. Is there any way to track them down? The police were no help.… --- ## [2006 Kia Sorento, Transmission noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sorento-transmission-noise/74727)
**Author:** [@jdb0722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdb0722)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sorento-transmission-noise/74727 "2012-09-29T20:31:27Z")
Just started yesteday. Transmission makes a loud clicking noise when put into reverse or drive, once car is driving it shifts fine throughtout the gears. Only happens when car is started up everytime. Any ideas???? --- ## [Burning out glow plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-out-glow-plugs/74686)
**Author:** [@Jasonosborne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jasonosborne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-out-glow-plugs/74686 "2012-09-29T20:27:11Z")
I have a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 1 ton diesel truck. The truck will periodically burn out glow plugs. I have changed glows multiple times and used different types. I have changed the glow plug controller and the coolant… --- ## [Duct Tape and Psychology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duct-tape-and-psychology/74639)
**Author:** [@GreenGary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreenGary)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duct-tape-and-psychology/74639 "2012-09-29T18:46:34Z")
This has nothing to do with car per se, but everything to do with how we're wired. (Our brains) An excellent point about Duct Tape. It doesn't work very well. It 'was' used to help reduce leakage in ductwork in buildings… --- ## [Radiator replacement causes instrument cluster to go out on a 2003 volvo XC90 T6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-replacement-causes-instrument-cluster-to-go-out-on-a-2003-volvo-xc90-t6/74721)
**Author:** [@MrMerks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrMerks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-replacement-causes-instrument-cluster-to-go-out-on-a-2003-volvo-xc90-t6/74721 "2012-09-29T17:05:08Z")
I had my radiator replaced last month and the day after I got it back from the shop the instrument cluster died (sort of). It functions intermittantly but is off a majority of the time. I can tease it on by pressing the … --- ## [2000 subaru outback head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-head-gasket/74725)
**Author:** [@psus08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psus08)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-head-gasket/74725 "2012-09-29T10:59:16Z")
i have 180K miles on this & it just started showing signs of coolant seeping from one of the head gaskets. its never blown white smoke & never over-heated. is there anyone who has used a 'stop-leak' type product with any… --- ## [CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANMISSIONS compared to traditional 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continuously-variable-tranmissions-compared-to-traditional-4-speed-automatic-transmissions/74674)
**Author:** [@Sally\_A](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sally_A)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continuously-variable-tranmissions-compared-to-traditional-4-speed-automatic-transmissions/74674 "2012-09-29T08:44:24Z")
The newer Subaru Outbacks have the continuously variable transmissions and the newer Foresters still have the traditional style automatic transmissions. I am considering buying an Outback or a Forester, comparing and co… --- ## [Preventive maintenance - two questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventive-maintenance-two-questions/74706)
**Author:** [@jdmere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdmere)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preventive-maintenance-two-questions/74706 "2012-09-29T06:30:21Z")
I have a 1994, 4-cylinder Camry that is coming up on 218,000 miles. I've babied the car and it is in very good shape, and I do both routine and preventive maintenance. One question I have relates to valve adjustments. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1943) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1945)