# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1952 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1953 --- ## [2001 mercury sable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable/74510)
**Author:** [@jlg8080](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlg8080)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable/74510 "2012-09-08T02:50:12Z")
i was driving the other day and the car just had a small sputter and shut off now when i turn it over it turns real fast like there is no compression if i press the gas pedal it sounds like it almost wants to start but … --- ## [2002 Mazda with 210,000 miles, longevity expectations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-with-210-000-miles-longevity-expectations/74233)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-with-210-000-miles-longevity-expectations/74233 "2012-09-08T00:50:25Z")
My son is about to start a residency in Internal Medicine, God willing as some say. He has a 2002 Mazda, I think it's a Protege, but can't remember. Not sure if it matters, it is a small one. It has 210,000 miles on i… --- ## [Which car should I buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-buy/74417)
**Author:** [@Jennam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-buy/74417 "2012-09-08T00:43:30Z")
need a new car. I would like the quietest car with the smoothest ride I can get. I also want all the bells and whistles, but still want to spend under $50,000. Used is OK. Any suggestions? --- ## [RPMs went crazy and now van won't move in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-went-crazy-and-now-van-wont-move-in-reverse/74487)
**Author:** [@400K](https://community.cartalk.com/u/400K)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-went-crazy-and-now-van-wont-move-in-reverse/74487 "2012-09-07T23:41:56Z")
Last night when accelerating from 40 to 60 mph I felt a "whoosh" and then the RMPs went to 3000 when I had my foot on the pedal. They dropped to 1200 if I let off. This morning the car would shift into reverse, but punc… --- ## [AC not working properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-working-properly/74503)
**Author:** [@Wren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-working-properly/74503 "2012-09-07T23:05:51Z")
When I first get into my car, the AC works and the fan will move the air. However, after 20-30 min., the air is no longer cooling and I can barely feel the fan blowing the air and I have touched neither the thermostat c… --- ## [Automatic transmission s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-s/74374)
**Author:** [@till\_the\_wheels\_fall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/till_the_wheels_fall)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-s/74374 "2012-09-07T22:49:10Z")
I'm somewhat hesitant to ask for more help considering I overlooked the easy solution to my last running problem, but I've got another problem that's got me stumped. My truck was noticably sluggish when it shifted into o… --- ## [First oil & filter change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-oil-filter-change/74469)
**Author:** [@hikerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hikerman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-oil-filter-change/74469 "2012-09-07T21:53:17Z")
I have a new Mazda CX5 with 6,500 mi. on the odometer. I'm leaving on a road trip within 3 weeks and on this trip I'll drive more than the recommended miles for the cars first oil & filter change (7,500) by about 600 mi… --- ## [How many car models can you name that start with P](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-car-models-can-you-name-that-start-with-p/74441)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-car-models-can-you-name-that-start-with-p/74441 "2012-09-07T19:26:33Z")
Caution this is a joke for the light hearted members of our community. --- ## [Is it a bumper or a bumper cover, and is it really going to cost me $900?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-a-bumper-or-a-bumper-cover-and-is-it-really-going-to-cost-me-900/74480)
**Author:** [@El\_Cheapo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/El_Cheapo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-a-bumper-or-a-bumper-cover-and-is-it-really-going-to-cost-me-900/74480 "2012-09-07T18:12:36Z")
2005 Honda Civic, 150,000 miles on it. Rear bumper had a problem. Problem got bigger. One day on the freeway, that sucker ripped and I could see it flopping around out of the side view mirror. I pulled over, tried to pus… --- ## [Major Title Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-title-problems/74478)
**Author:** [@ZakJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZakJ)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-title-problems/74478 "2012-09-07T18:08:25Z")
Hello, I recently bought a 97 Subaru Outback in CO. The problem starts with the fact that the title was signed over to him but he did not have the title in his name, me, being the optimist, was told by friends and … --- ## [02 Accord Transmission: To Flush or not to flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-accord-transmission-to-flush-or-not-to-flush/74364)
**Author:** [@theresahr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theresahr)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 11:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-accord-transmission-to-flush-or-not-to-flush/74364 "2012-09-07T11:31:51Z")
I have an 02 Honda Accord V6 LX with a bit over 142k miles and an automatic transmission. She runs fine (as far as I know). No major transmission problems, just a little slow going from 1st to 2nd and sticks just a tad… --- ## [Honda civic CX to DX head swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-cx-to-dx-head-swap/74472)
**Author:** [@Cxhatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cxhatchback)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-cx-to-dx-head-swap/74472 "2012-09-07T09:15:31Z")
Alright, so I have a 5-spd 94 cx hatch and I just put a 16v 94' dx head on the block. I have also converted the throttle body and injectors over to dx spec as well. However, I still have the stock CX exhaust mani on the … --- ## [Need a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-new-car/74322)
**Author:** [@Oldcardriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oldcardriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-new-car/74322 "2012-09-07T09:09:02Z")
I need to replace my current car. I sell real estate, and drive customers around to look at homes, so I need a 4-door vehicle. I want a car with relatively spacious back seat leg room, leather, sunroof, heated seats, all… --- ## [1960s vintage technology - how to troubleshoot a no spark condition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960s-vintage-technology-how-to-troubleshoot-a-no-spark-condition/74404)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 8:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960s-vintage-technology-how-to-troubleshoot-a-no-spark-condition/74404 "2012-09-07T08:12:02Z")
I don't need to solve this, just curious…. I have a 1969 Chevy with a six cylinder engine that hasn't run in many years. It has no spark though it cranks just fine. Do coils and condensers and plug wires deteriorate… --- ## [Friend needs gently used car, any suggestion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-needs-gently-used-car-any-suggestion/74457)
**Author:** [@ilaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilaria)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 8:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-needs-gently-used-car-any-suggestion/74457 "2012-09-07T08:09:19Z")
Hi, my friend used to own (paid off) a Toyota Corolla. She recently had a bad accident and needs to buy another car. She is getting about $ 9K for them insurance company and would like to buy a gently used car (less t… --- ## [Car mechanic error sets car on fire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-mechanic-error-sets-car-on-fire/74454)
**Author:** [@supersmashluva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/supersmashluva)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-mechanic-error-sets-car-on-fire/74454 "2012-09-07T06:57:41Z")
Hello everyone. I took my car (Toyota Corolla 2004) to a car mechanic today to get the battery changed. Turns out, the car mechanic made in error in placing the new battery. The car actually LITERALLY lit on fire for a… --- ## [Gas or diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-or-diesel/74450)
**Author:** [@MJM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-or-diesel/74450 "2012-09-07T03:28:05Z")
I am looking to buy a VW hatchback be it the Golf, or the GTi. But I cannot decide between the two. I hear some people say the golf with the tdi because gas prices are only going to go up and others say the gti because i… --- ## [Reliable Used Car for $1K to $5K, what should I look for? -- Needed ASAP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-used-car-for-1k-to-5k-what-should-i-look-for-needed-asap/74433)
**Author:** [@ipsittingdown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ipsittingdown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-used-car-for-1k-to-5k-what-should-i-look-for-needed-asap/74433 "2012-09-07T03:19:16Z")
I'm looking for a car that will survive an 88 mile daily commute (round trip). I have $1K on hand to either purchase a car outright, or use as a down payment. I can't afford anything over $5K (to keep the monthly payme… --- ## [Heavy Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-wheels/74463)
**Author:** [@DJR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJR)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-wheels/74463 "2012-09-07T00:46:11Z")
I was recently driving a friend’s car and noticed how easily it rolled when I let my foot off the accelerator. I drive a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe V6 front wheel drive, and when I let my foot off the gas, the car immediatel… --- ## [What's wrong with my 1993 toyota camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-1993-toyota-camry/74488)
**Author:** [@jett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-1993-toyota-camry/74488 "2012-09-06T21:51:30Z")
Hello, please please help me! Every 2-3 days, intermittently-there is white smoke coming from the tailpipe of my car. The car seems to be sputtering, like it wants to cough, plus there is vibration in the steering whee… --- ## [Transmission not shifting, Console Guage(fuel & oil) problems ? connected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-not-shifting-console-guage-fuel-oil-problems-connected/74489)
**Author:** [@rjt027](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjt027)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-not-shifting-console-guage-fuel-oil-problems-connected/74489 "2012-09-06T21:27:26Z")
Just bought a 1991 Chevy 5.7 v8 g20 Van (Beauville), Definite fixer upper. 1) Had a transmission rebuild in 2010, maintained a transmission fluid leak afterwards until the church bought a replacement van and this one … --- ## [Parking brake left on when replacing brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-left-on-when-replacing-brake-pads/74458)
**Author:** [@TheCinnamon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheCinnamon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-left-on-when-replacing-brake-pads/74458 "2012-09-06T21:27:26Z")
How bad is it if rear disc brakes got changed while the parking brake was left on? The brake pedal depresses farther than i feel it should, but my brake fluid isnt dropping, i have no sounds or smells or performance is… --- ## [Leak front driver side floor of 1999 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-front-driver-side-floor-of-1999-honda-civic/74476)
**Author:** [@emh650](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emh650)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-front-driver-side-floor-of-1999-honda-civic/74476 "2012-09-06T21:21:46Z")
This is my first post. Hoping someone has some advice. My 1999 Honda Civic has a leak where the plastic meets the rug by the drivers side floor. It is a about 7-9" from where the driver door opens. It only happens when i… --- ## [Just had front axles/boots replaced Now Grinding Noise and some vibrating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-had-front-axles-boots-replaced-now-grinding-noise-and-some-vibrating/74479)
**Author:** [@Susannah09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susannah09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-had-front-axles-boots-replaced-now-grinding-noise-and-some-vibrating/74479 "2012-09-06T20:47:21Z")
Hello, What would cause noise grinding type and feeling after having axles/boots replaced this morning on my 2005 Outback. Car seems noisy and vibrating --- ## [Cadillac riddle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-riddle/74436)
**Author:** [@sinned](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sinned)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-riddle/74436 "2012-09-06T20:13:09Z")
Why would the car remote stop functioning AT THE EXACT SAME TIME that AM radio intereference starts? At first both would function fine all day until it got hot outside - then both would go wrong. now it both problems oc… --- ## [1995 Doge Neon runs worse after tank fill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-doge-neon-runs-worse-after-tank-fill/74484)
**Author:** [@Maker\_Mig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maker_Mig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-doge-neon-runs-worse-after-tank-fill/74484 "2012-09-06T18:06:58Z")
So a new symptom with my Chrysler 1995 Neon. When the tank gets down to about 1/4 full, (or 3/4 empty for the pessimists out there), it runs better and doesn't back fire etc. After filling it up, it starts having the sam… --- ## [Temperature Gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge/74474)
**Author:** [@fodorski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fodorski)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge/74474 "2012-09-06T17:37:50Z")
The temperature gauge in my '95 Cutlass Supreme (3.1) always reads high in spite of having the thermostat replaced 2-3 times. I replaced the motor 65K miles ago along with the radiator and all new hoses (didn't replace … --- ## [Subaru Outback Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-issues/74475)
**Author:** [@sanfransubaru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanfransubaru)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-issues/74475 "2012-09-06T14:52:36Z")
I have a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback (automatic) that has 176,779miles on it. I live in San Francisco and only drive the car occasionally every 2-3 weekends out of the city. Recently within the past month I have noticed t… --- ## [1986 Toyota LE Van starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-le-van-starting-problems/74473)
**Author:** [@tain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-le-van-starting-problems/74473 "2012-09-06T14:40:13Z")
Hi all, I am having serious starting problems with my 1986 toyota van. The van will not start but the lights, audio, etc will turn on. the only way it starts is when jumped, after being jumped it will start on it's own f… --- ## [Oil Changes... One more time!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-changes-one-more-time/74360)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-changes-one-more-time/74360 "2012-09-06T09:14:33Z")
I know this is a Hot Button topic, but I saw this article today online and thought I would share it. http://www.edmunds.com/car-care/stop-changing-your-oil.html?mktcat=maintenance-article&kw=stop+changing+your+oil&mkt… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1951) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1953)