# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1945 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1946 --- ## [07 Toyota Matrix shifting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-toyota-matrix-shifting-issues/74714)
**Author:** [@yuyoia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yuyoia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-toyota-matrix-shifting-issues/74714 "2012-09-29T05:47:50Z")
I am having a shifting issue with our 2007 Toyota Matrix (85k mi) 5 speed manual, but only when shifting from 3 to 4 and only when shifting quickly. For a week now when I need to shift quickly from 3 to 4 (such as accele… --- ## [New Unity Brand Shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-unity-brand-shocks/74722)
**Author:** [@jmeis982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmeis982)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-unity-brand-shocks/74722 "2012-09-29T05:04:21Z")
I'm looking at purchasing replacement shocks for my 1997 VW Jetta GT. I found replacements but I am unfamiliar with the brand of shock and want to make sure I am getting a reasonable value for my money. The brand is New … --- ## [2006 Kia Sorento EX AWD, Transmission noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sorento-ex-awd-transmission-noise/74726)
**Author:** [@jdb0722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdb0722)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sorento-ex-awd-transmission-noise/74726 "2012-09-29T04:50:01Z")
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???? --- ## [Battling Mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battling-mechanics/74702)
**Author:** [@zvolk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zvolk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battling-mechanics/74702 "2012-09-29T04:47:28Z")
I have an '09 Jetta. This is the first time I am owning, rather than leasing, a car. I'm at about 50k miles at 40k VW's manual and the dealership service center recommends a servicing that includes spark plug changing … --- ## [1989 Chevy Corsica, Low fuel pressure or bad sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevy-corsica-low-fuel-pressure-or-bad-sensor/74719)
**Author:** [@Geetz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geetz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevy-corsica-low-fuel-pressure-or-bad-sensor/74719 "2012-09-29T02:16:13Z")
1989 Chevy Corsica has lower than spec fuel pressure, but exhibits no problems under heavy acceleration at highway speeds (passing), so I'm not sure it's a problem (yet). When cold, seems fine. As warms up, starts to s… --- ## [Should I Purchase A 2012 or Wait for a 2013?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-purchase-a-2012-or-wait-for-a-2013/74710)
**Author:** [@Gayledamelin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gayledamelin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-purchase-a-2012-or-wait-for-a-2013/74710 "2012-09-29T01:03:37Z")
Hi Everyone, I find myself being so inept at the MATH of selecting a car. I'm about to purchase a Toyota Prius V OR a Honda CRV (still on the fence). I want to purchase a Prius V but understand that they are terribl… --- ## [97 Subaru Outback Crisis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-subaru-outback-crisis/74696)
**Author:** [@VegetableNerd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VegetableNerd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-subaru-outback-crisis/74696 "2012-09-28T23:20:47Z")
I bought my first car, a 97 Subarbu Outback, 6 months ago, drove it from NYC to Minnesota, and suddenly things are going haywire! It has 158,000 miles on it, and up until recently I was driving about 300 miles a week, mo… --- ## [Appropriate mileage for a '99 Miata?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/appropriate-mileage-for-a-99-miata/74703)
**Author:** [@NotARobot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotARobot)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/appropriate-mileage-for-a-99-miata/74703 "2012-09-28T22:00:29Z")
Hello there, I was hoping the wisdom of CarTalk could help me figure out what the appropriate mileage (miles-per-gallon) for a '99 Mazda Miata with about 65,000 miles on it would be? I've been keeping track when I fill… --- ## [Jetta: Too Much Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-too-much-oil/74716)
**Author:** [@Jon29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon29)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-too-much-oil/74716 "2012-09-28T21:51:15Z")
I own a 2001 VW Jetta. Yesterday, the oil light came flashed. I checked the dipstick and it was completely dry (I had driven 2,000 miles since my last oil change). Stupidly, I was thinking that oil tank was was completel… --- ## [Will 70s-80s cars ever be "classics"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-70s-80s-cars-ever-be-classics/74596)
**Author:** [@TieAFly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TieAFly)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-70s-80s-cars-ever-be-classics/74596 "2012-09-28T17:32:46Z")
I'm a twenty-something-year-old guy who enjoys classic cars, anything from Model Ts to muscle cars. I've always been under the impression that part of the mystique of classic cars was nostalgia people have/had for their … --- ## [My clunking and grinding front tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-clunking-and-grinding-front-tire/74690)
**Author:** [@nerdahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nerdahl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-clunking-and-grinding-front-tire/74690 "2012-09-28T08:57:53Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy 1500 Silverado. The driver side front tire is making a grinding and clunking noise. It started yesterday afternoon and has gotten worse. When making a left turn there is a grinding/rubbing noise. W… --- ## [Minivan with a really bad attitude](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-with-a-really-bad-attitude/74681)
**Author:** [@arby2774](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arby2774)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 8:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minivan-with-a-really-bad-attitude/74681 "2012-09-28T08:46:04Z")
In general I like my 1998 Chrysler Town and Country except when it won't start. To specify: it will start, have the initial rev of the engine and go to settle into idling only the engine cuts out instead. After three or … --- ## [AC suddenly not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-suddenly-not-working/74705)
**Author:** [@loretts54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loretts54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-suddenly-not-working/74705 "2012-09-28T08:39:53Z")
My 1996 Subara Impreza and I just returned from Cape May, NJ, where the AC was working fine. This afternoon I turn the car on and the vents are blowing really hot air, even thought the temp dial is all the way to cold. W… --- ## [12 Volt positive ground](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-volt-positive-ground/74647)
**Author:** [@MoMini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoMini)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12-volt-positive-ground/74647 "2012-09-28T08:18:39Z")
My fuel pump on my 1959 Morris Minor which is 12 volt positive ground has died. When I went to Autozone the salesman assured me that I could use a universal 12 fuel pump. When I mentioned again that the car is positive g… --- ## [To repair or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-repair-or-not/74713)
**Author:** [@lafell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lafell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-repair-or-not/74713 "2012-09-28T06:46:41Z")
I bought a 1999 Ford Escort this spring, automatic with 94,000 miles. I paid $2,000 for the car. I had it checked out and fixed rear struts and tie rod end. All else looked good I was told. After a few months, I notice… --- ## [2012 Fusion Hybrid Groans When Stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fusion-hybrid-groans-when-stopping/74699)
**Author:** [@datasam400](https://community.cartalk.com/u/datasam400)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fusion-hybrid-groans-when-stopping/74699 "2012-09-28T03:38:00Z")
In August, I purchased a new 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Within a day of driving the car home, it started making a loud groaning noise as the vehicle reached a near full stop. It repeatedly makes this noise when I come … --- ## [92' Toyota Pickup: Galloping at idle, what needs replacing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-toyota-pickup-galloping-at-idle-what-needs-replacing/74672)
**Author:** [@ToyotaJunker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyotaJunker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-toyota-pickup-galloping-at-idle-what-needs-replacing/74672 "2012-09-28T02:52:45Z")
At idle (like at a stop sign or sitting in the drive way) my '92 Toyota revs up and dies down (kind of a "brrrrvvvvvv-buh... brrrrvvvvvvvv-buh") We have been fixing it up and got ahold of another Toyota that has a decent… --- ## [Window only goes up two inches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-only-goes-up-two-inches/74701)
**Author:** [@Feasle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Feasle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-only-goes-up-two-inches/74701 "2012-09-28T02:41:42Z")
I have an 09 Mazda 3. My wife put the rear window down this morning and now it will only go back up 2 inches. Once it is up 2 inches it will go back down like a champ, but then only go back up two inches again. If I pull… --- ## [Mazda Pick-up dies after 10 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-pick-up-dies-after-10-minutes/74695)
**Author:** [@BrianHund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianHund)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-pick-up-dies-after-10-minutes/74695 "2012-09-27T22:58:02Z")
Hello, So I have a 2006 Mazda B2300 with about 65000 miles on it. After returning from a 5,000 mile road trip, a couple days later it died after about 3 blocks of driving. Since then I have been able to start it, ver… --- ## ['01 Century gas/exhaust smell from heater \[Solved\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-century-gas-exhaust-smell-from-heater-solved/71372)
**Author:** [@NotARobot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotARobot)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-century-gas-exhaust-smell-from-heater-solved/71372 "2012-09-27T20:11:47Z")
I have a 2001 Buick Century, ~120,000 miles that a couple months ago started smelling like gas or exhaust+gas when the heat was turned on. I've changed the cabin air filter. I don't know how much that could have ever he… --- ## [Chevy Captiva MPG and safety ratings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-captiva-mpg-and-safety-ratings/74688)
**Author:** [@Willster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willster)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-captiva-mpg-and-safety-ratings/74688 "2012-09-27T07:50:08Z")
I am considering buying a used fleet Chevy Captiva but can't find expected city/hwy MPG or crash safety information anywhere. Nothing in Consumer Reports, nothing from www.iihs.org and nothing from www.fueleconomy.gov. T… --- ## [Squeaking clutch during depression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-clutch-during-depression/74668)
**Author:** [@Oil100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oil100)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-clutch-during-depression/74668 "2012-09-27T04:39:47Z")
"I have a 1997 Mazda 626 w/ 198k miles.... The clutch is making a squealing noise when depressed and I am losing break fluid." --- ## [2001 Trooper Engine Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-trooper-engine-trouble/74683)
**Author:** [@soundhound](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soundhound)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-trooper-engine-trouble/74683 "2012-09-27T04:37:09Z")
Rebuilt engine, installed, started right up but had loud tic and started leaking oil. Pulled engine, fixed leak, inspected heads, re-installed,turns over but doesn't run. Weird thing is, first time I try to start it each… --- ## [Nominations for Best "Tommy Comment" so far this year?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nominations-for-best-tommy-comment-so-far-this-year/74697)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nominations-for-best-tommy-comment-so-far-this-year/74697 "2012-09-27T04:33:28Z")
Remember a few months back, when the lady called in and said she wanted to put air conditioning in a 1960's VW Beetle? Both Tom and Ray joked with the lady about wanting to return to a 1960's hippie lifestyle, but with… --- ## [Electrical gremlin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-gremlin/74667)
**Author:** [@Mackin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mackin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-gremlin/74667 "2012-09-27T02:19:00Z")
1997 Nissan sentra gxe auto Weirdest issue I've ever dealt with automotive related. When the interior of the car gets hot after sitting from the past evening it will not spin over. Same car try and start it later in… --- ## [2000 Eclipse -- battery not charging, recently replaced alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-eclipse-battery-not-charging-recently-replaced-alternator/74692)
**Author:** [@cole2kb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cole2kb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-eclipse-battery-not-charging-recently-replaced-alternator/74692 "2012-09-27T02:11:20Z")
First off, as much as I enjoy listening to Car Talk, I am not, nor will I ever have the knowledge to do repairs myself (although I'm open to suggestions.) I acquired a 2000 Eclipse from a friend of mine. Within 24 hou… --- ## [Honda Accord Oil-life gauge "stuck" on 100% all the time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-oil-life-gauge-stuck-on-100-all-the-time/74568)
**Author:** [@DonnaDDD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaDDD)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-oil-life-gauge-stuck-on-100-all-the-time/74568 "2012-09-27T02:09:38Z")
The most often question on the planet seems to be "when should I change my oil" or "should I follow the car's Oil-Life percent gauge". I won't ask those. But I will ask this: I understand that the Oil-Life Percentage … --- ## [Jetta vs Civic vs Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-vs-civic-vs-impreza/74616)
**Author:** [@carilliterateindenve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carilliterateindenve)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-vs-civic-vs-impreza/74616 "2012-09-27T02:01:46Z")
Hi- I'm buying a new car for the first time ever, and first time buying in 7 years. I've narrowed it down to the VW Jetta, Honda Civic, and Subaru Impreza. I've had my heart set on a Jetta for some time, but I know t… --- ## [New rotors for Accord after 22,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rotors-for-accord-after-22-000-miles/74670)
**Author:** [@alggt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alggt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-rotors-for-accord-after-22-000-miles/74670 "2012-09-27T00:59:16Z")
My 2005 Accord had new rear rotors, calipers and pads at 35,000 miles 2.5 years ago. Now, at inspection (it passed), I'm told rear rotors are "really rotted" and need to be replaced - car has 57,000 miles. Car is drive… --- ## [Blown Head Gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket/74691)
**Author:** [@thuggins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thuggins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2012, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket/74691 "2012-09-26T23:52:30Z")
2001 1.8 sentra started over heating and running terrible. It also took forever to start, it would just turn over and over before eventually starting. Once it did start to run it would idle very rough and water/coolant w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1944) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1946)