# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1950 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1951 --- ## [1996 Honda Civic LX - Power locks randomly actuate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-civic-lx-power-locks-randomly-actuate/74578)
**Author:** [@incrediblyjoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/incrediblyjoe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-civic-lx-power-locks-randomly-actuate/74578 "2012-09-11T22:53:53Z")
I apologize in advance if the solution to this is the same as the recent post regarding the 1986 Lincoln. My 1996 Honda Civic LX is a peach. I love my car, even if it has 190k miles on it. I do all of the regular mai… --- ## [Helllpppp!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helllpppp/74519)
**Author:** [@lovemyjob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lovemyjob)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helllpppp/74519 "2012-09-11T21:40:34Z")
Greetings oh wise ones! Car=1999 Nissan Altima Problem= Start, drive, shut down, repeat ad infinitum. Yesterday start, drive for 15 minutes on interstate avg 70 mph, air temp 92 degrees in sun, shut down for five minute… --- ## [How much to diagnose problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-diagnose-problem/74544)
**Author:** [@just\_smiles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/just_smiles)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-diagnose-problem/74544 "2012-09-11T09:03:34Z")
My 1992 Toyota Camry was making increasingly worse sounds under the hood. On my way to my mom's mechanic, something snapped and the car stopped running. I asked the mechanic to check it out and let me know how much it … --- ## [Ground clearance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ground-clearance/74483)
**Author:** [@Popes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Popes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 8:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ground-clearance/74483 "2012-09-11T08:56:45Z")
How do you measure ground clearance for a 2006 Ford Freestyle? I have seen specs listed from 5.1" up to 7.0" which one is correct? I was assuming that it would be measured on a level surface from the ground to the lowes… --- ## [2000 Honda civic oil in antifreeze resevoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-oil-in-antifreeze-resevoir/74571)
**Author:** [@Big\_X](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_X)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-oil-in-antifreeze-resevoir/74571 "2012-09-11T07:39:49Z")
I have oil in the little plastic resevoir of my 2000 Honda Civic. It does not overheat and I noticed that their is no foam in the oil dipstick (no water in motor). Somebody told me that it is my radiator. Any suggestio… --- ## [Ford ranger transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-transmission/74554)
**Author:** [@Mattiex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mattiex)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-transmission/74554 "2012-09-11T07:14:37Z")
My 1999 ford ranger pick up is an automatic. Recently the gear shift display reflects it is in R when in park, N when in drive and D when it is 2. Does it just need transmission fluid or is the transmission going? --- ## [Fuel Contamination](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-contamination/74558)
**Author:** [@Rav4driver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rav4driver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-contamination/74558 "2012-09-11T04:10:30Z")
A few weeks ago, at a 76 station, I pumped about 10 gallons of what was supposed to be unleaded gasoline into my 2011 RAV4 V6 Sport. Turns out the tanker was accidentially loaded with a mixture of diesel and water. Vehic… --- ## [Honda FIT 2011 manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2011-manual/74522)
**Author:** [@jjill21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjill21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2011-manual/74522 "2012-09-11T04:07:03Z")
I recently (July 2012) bought a 2011 Honda Fit because it seemed to offer many features I would enjoy including good use of interior space and great gas mileage at 33 mpg highway, 31 city driving. I thought to continue… --- ## [Best Tire for Toyota Sienna '06](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tire-for-toyota-sienna-06/74501)
**Author:** [@portland\_maine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/portland_maine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tire-for-toyota-sienna-06/74501 "2012-09-11T01:18:50Z")
Hi all, The Pirelli Scorpions I currently have on my Toyota Sienna LE 2006 have bitten the dust after only 20,000. (They are warrantied for 60,000) I can have then replaced for free, but the new ones wont' have a new… --- ## [Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 Has No Spark Every Morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-mountaineer-5-0-has-no-spark-every-morning/74410)
**Author:** [@brokemercury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brokemercury)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-mountaineer-5-0-has-no-spark-every-morning/74410 "2012-09-11T01:13:03Z")
I have a 1997 Mercurey Mountaineer 5.0. In the morning it has no spark. If I disconnect the negative battery cable for 45 minutes or so and reconnect it, then it has spark and starts and will start and run perfectly ever… --- ## [1994 Ford F-150, acceleration interuptions, pops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-f-150-acceleration-interuptions-pops/74563)
**Author:** [@Kaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-f-150-acceleration-interuptions-pops/74563 "2012-09-11T00:57:43Z")
Ford F-150, 1994: intermittent problem. going down highway, foot on the gas. at times, will press accelerator to go faster but nothing happens, like clog somewhere. sometimes, with foot still on gas, i will hear a poppin… --- ## [Another question about my 1969 chevy c10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-about-my-1969-chevy-c10/74561)
**Author:** [@ghostvbhc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghostvbhc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-about-my-1969-chevy-c10/74561 "2012-09-10T23:15:13Z")
Another thing me and my dad are trying to do is put in a power steering box and pump and I was wondering if anybody has any experience with doing this? The engine we have is a straight V6 so if anyone has experience in d… --- ## [Tire Rotation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation/74564)
**Author:** [@dmstype](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmstype)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation/74564 "2012-09-10T22:34:57Z")
How often should I rotate my tires? I drive a 2004 Hyundai Elantra with 72,000 miles on it. --- ## [Hard Shift between 3rd & 4th is it my Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-between-3rd-4th-is-it-my-transmission/74573)
**Author:** [@Chefforyou2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chefforyou2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-between-3rd-4th-is-it-my-transmission/74573 "2012-09-10T21:23:30Z")
2009 Kia Sorento Auto Transmission. Hard shift between 3rd & 4th Gear. Replaced transmission twice. what else could it be? --- ## [Gas gauge on 2005 Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-gauge-on-2005-impala/74572)
**Author:** [@cpa0217](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cpa0217)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-gauge-on-2005-impala/74572 "2012-09-10T21:09:51Z")
About 90% of the time, my gas gauge on my 2005 Impala works just fine. However, sometimes on hot afternoons it has problems & it doesn't read accurately. For example, I will have a nearly full tank & the gauge will show… --- ## [Searching for a Vega owner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-for-a-vega-owner/74486)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-for-a-vega-owner/74486 "2012-09-10T20:22:41Z")
Recently Manchester NH had their annual car show, where they close off the main street on Saturday and allow only hot rods and customs, who pay a fee to "show" their cars. One car there this year was a red 1972 Vega with… --- ## [Why has my radio changed it buttons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-has-my-radio-changed-it-buttons/74566)
**Author:** [@faferg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faferg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-has-my-radio-changed-it-buttons/74566 "2012-09-10T20:04:35Z")
My 2011 Rav4 has changed the function of the radio buttons -- although not consistently. When the unit is off, turning it ON will cause the CD player to eject a CD. The display goes to nonsense characters. Others buttons… --- ## [Subaru Rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-rattle/74567)
**Author:** [@timmyv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timmyv)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-rattle/74567 "2012-09-10T18:46:13Z")
I have a 2001 Subaru outback. Recently I've noticed a rattle when I accelerate, especially when I take off from a dead stop. I sounds like it's coming from the front wheel area. It also occurs sometimes when making a tur… --- ## [Mercedes Benz - NO PARTS AVAILABLE , NO ETA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-no-parts-available-no-eta/73352)
**Author:** [@BernardBlain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernardBlain)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-no-parts-available-no-eta/73352 "2012-09-10T18:24:36Z")
My complaint concern my car a Mercedes E320 wagon year: 2000. History: One morning I could not start my car, the steering was lock and the key will not turn to ignition, I contacted my local Mercedes mechanic that told m… --- ## [Random starting and accelerating issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-starting-and-accelerating-issues/74505)
**Author:** [@jtma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtma)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-starting-and-accelerating-issues/74505 "2012-09-10T17:22:04Z")
My 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe with 78K miles has never had any major problems until a month ago. I was doing errands and after my second errand the car would not start. AAA came jumped it, and I took it to a local shop where … --- ## [Reliable online parts supplier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-online-parts-supplier/74555)
**Author:** [@WMT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WMT)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-online-parts-supplier/74555 "2012-09-10T16:33:06Z")
I'm looking for a reliable online part supplier for my 2003 Mercedes Benz C320 4M wagon. Many thanks. WMT --- ## [Old Subaru Outback Won't Start Reliably](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-subaru-outback-wont-start-reliably/74535)
**Author:** [@MisterMagoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MisterMagoo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-subaru-outback-wont-start-reliably/74535 "2012-09-10T16:02:24Z")
Bought a used '96 Subaru Outback Wagon w/ 175k miles a few months ago and I'm having trouble. The car always starts when it's cold. However, sometimes when it's hot, it won't start. Then wait 10 minutes or so and it star… --- ## [Replacing tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-tires/74562)
**Author:** [@dmstype](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmstype)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-tires/74562 "2012-09-10T15:11:25Z")
I drive a 2004 Hyundai Elantra with 72,000 miles on it. My rear tires are worn. Do I put the replacement tires on the rear or on the front (and rotate the front tires to the back?) I've asked several mechanics and got… --- ## [1994 Accord - Electrical Problem - The Case of the Dissappearing Car Talk Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-accord-electrical-problem-the-case-of-the-dissappearing-car-talk-show/74230)
**Author:** [@JoeBoston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeBoston)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-accord-electrical-problem-the-case-of-the-dissappearing-car-talk-show/74230 "2012-09-10T07:48:03Z")
I bought my 1994 Accord LX new and am happy with it and the ~240K miles it has. Recently a very odd problem has emerged that is annoying that and I'm wondering if it could be dangerous. Problem: The power to the r… --- ## [Chainsaw powered bike](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chainsaw-powered-bike/74445)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chainsaw-powered-bike/74445 "2012-09-10T03:34:59Z")
\[image\] Perfect for high density urban riding!! --- ## [2000 Honda Accord Runs rough and hates the heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-runs-rough-and-hates-the-heat/74543)
**Author:** [@NiemandHektik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NiemandHektik)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-runs-rough-and-hates-the-heat/74543 "2012-09-10T01:27:03Z")
I'm in desperate need of help with this, so I'd appreciate ANY ideas. I have a 2000 Honda Accord LX V6 auto with about 125k on it. It seems to me that when I'm going downhill for example - so I am not giving it gas - it … --- ## [1969 chevy c10 pickup temperature gauge and gas tank wiring question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-chevy-c10-pickup-temperature-gauge-and-gas-tank-wiring-question/74559)
**Author:** [@ghostvbhc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghostvbhc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-chevy-c10-pickup-temperature-gauge-and-gas-tank-wiring-question/74559 "2012-09-10T00:22:43Z")
Hi, I was looking for some help on my 1969 chevy c10 pickup that me and my dad are working on right now, we bought a new instrument cluster and installed it but the guy we bought it from installed an aftermarket temperat… --- ## [Air Bag Light Always On: Dog Poop Down Seat Belt Mechanism](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light-always-on-dog-poop-down-seat-belt-mechanism/74524)
**Author:** [@susyvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susyvt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light-always-on-dog-poop-down-seat-belt-mechanism/74524 "2012-09-09T21:04:37Z")
The Air Bag light is always on on my 2004 Honda Element. It’s related to my dog getting sick down the seat belt mechanism. Here are the details: My dog broke into my Dad’s pantry and ate a carton of ramen noodles (incl… --- ## [1999 ford contour runs fine until driving nonstop for more than 2 hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-runs-fine-until-driving-nonstop-for-more-than-2-hours/74552)
**Author:** [@byronkirby65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byronkirby65)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-runs-fine-until-driving-nonstop-for-more-than-2-hours/74552 "2012-09-09T20:49:08Z")
Almost everytime I drive the car for more than 2 consecutive it acts as if it drops a cylinder..running rough ...... the next day it will run fine until 2 hours go by...and so on I have changed plugs wires and coil… --- ## [Hydrogen on Demand Technology/Global Energy Devices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-on-demand-technology-global-energy-devices/74541)
**Author:** [@LUISP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LUISP)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-on-demand-technology-global-energy-devices/74541 "2012-09-09T18:19:31Z")
I recently came across this website about Hydrogen on Demand Technology. I wanted know if anyone has installed this equipment on your car or truck and what is your opinion on the product based on the website detail. It s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1949) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1951)