# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1955 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1956 --- ## [VOCs, "Newe Car Smell"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vocs-newe-car-smell/74402)
**Author:** [@PragmaticDan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PragmaticDan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vocs-newe-car-smell/74402 "2012-09-02T20:20:33Z")
Is there any way to accelerate the dissipation of the "new car smell" in a new car, which consists of VOCs being emitted? Thanks! PragmaticDan --- ## [Tune Up- Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-toyota-camry/74366)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_Ms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_Ms)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-toyota-camry/74366 "2012-09-02T20:17:04Z")
I have a tune once a year on my 1996 Camry. How often should I have the timing belt replaced? --- ## [ABS/Trac lights stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-trac-lights-stay-on/74414)
**Author:** [@Reggie\_O](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reggie_O)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 9:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-trac-lights-stay-on/74414 "2012-09-02T09:34:01Z")
Please help! Why are my ABS and Trac lights going on and off periodically? --- ## [97 Toyota Camry overheating, WHY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-toyota-camry-overheating-why/74381)
**Author:** [@97Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/97Camry)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-toyota-camry-overheating-why/74381 "2012-09-02T06:56:52Z")
Hello, I have a 97 Camry that looked like it had a small oil leak coming from the head gasket. It needed oil added every few days or so, so I changed the head gasket and now it overheats! I changed the T-Stat, no luck … --- ## [Popping/Knocking Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-knocking-noise/74371)
**Author:** [@turtlemom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turtlemom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-knocking-noise/74371 "2012-09-01T21:48:14Z")
My 2003 CRV has developed a "popping" or "knocking" noise that seems to come from the front end of the car. It doesn't happen all the time but seems to happen more and more. I've read it could be either a sway bar of C… --- ## [Why has fuel economy of new cars dropped?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-has-fuel-economy-of-new-cars-dropped/74359)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Peifer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Peifer)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-has-fuel-economy-of-new-cars-dropped/74359 "2012-09-01T21:08:07Z")
I have a 2004 2door manual transmission Honda Civic that I drive mostly highway and some city, and in the summer (it likes the heat) I routinely get 40-45 mpg. In the not too distant future, we need to replace our older… --- ## [One electric window no longer working on 96 Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-electric-window-no-longer-working-on-96-accord/74401)
**Author:** [@CathywithCfromKansas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CathywithCfromKansas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-electric-window-no-longer-working-on-96-accord/74401 "2012-09-01T19:56:33Z")
The driver side window on our Accord wagon no longer works. We get it up or down with a lot of force, and wiggling the switch. Sometimes the window will move slightly in the opposite direction of the switch. It has gotte… --- ## [2006 Ford Freestar Torque Converter Frustration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-freestar-torque-converter-frustration/74399)
**Author:** [@Finch12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Finch12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-freestar-torque-converter-frustration/74399 "2012-09-01T17:14:51Z")
Would really appreciate it if anyone could share more information about this situation for us. In March, while in heavy interstate traffic, the output shaft of the torque converter in our 2006 Ford Freestar suddenly wen… --- ## [A Grease Monkey In Space](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-grease-monkey-in-space/31280)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-grease-monkey-in-space/31280 "2012-09-01T17:13:28Z")
Did you catch Tom and Ray's call with astronaut John Grunsfeld on Car Talk? If not, you can find Tom and Ray's old customer right here, hear about John's repairs to the Hubble Space Telescope, and check out photos of Joh… --- ## [1998 Ford Escort SE Air Conditioning Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-escort-se-air-conditioning-problems/74390)
**Author:** [@Vegawolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vegawolf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-escort-se-air-conditioning-problems/74390 "2012-09-01T07:02:07Z")
I am having a slight issue with my car. When turning on the air conditioning, the car does not blow anything at all when at idle. You don't hear any fan, nothing. But when the car is moving, and the dial is in air condit… --- ## [Never-ending Mazda3 turning/suspension(?) problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-ending-mazda3-turning-suspension-problem/74398)
**Author:** [@M3dch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/M3dch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-ending-mazda3-turning-suspension-problem/74398 "2012-09-01T06:09:22Z")
I have been trying to fix a problem with my 06 Mazda3 (almost 90K miles) for, maybe 7-9 months now. I just got home from getting my struts all changed for about $1200 (and I would guess I am $1700+ in the hole overall o… --- ## [Battery? Alternator? Both?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-alternator-both/74382)
**Author:** [@krysta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krysta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-alternator-both/74382 "2012-09-01T01:36:17Z")
So, I brought the car to the Honda dealer this morning for a Safety Recall having to do with the driver-side airbag. Two and a half hours later I picked it up and they told me that they had also done a courtesy inspecti… --- ## [What is a Camber arm, and why is it so $@\*#%$& expensive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-camber-arm-and-why-is-it-so-expensive/74383)
**Author:** [@mcluker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcluker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-camber-arm-and-why-is-it-so-expensive/74383 "2012-09-01T01:25:10Z")
I have a 2005 Mazda3i standard trans. I bought it used with about 115K miles on it, and it has been a very solid little car in the 18 months or so I have owned it. I go to college about 2 hours from my parents, and while… --- ## [The name of the funny book referenced in the last episode?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-name-of-the-funny-book-referenced-in-the-last-episode/74388)
**Author:** [@plainsong76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plainsong76)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-name-of-the-funny-book-referenced-in-the-last-episode/74388 "2012-09-01T01:14:56Z")
what was the name of the book tom read from about not-so-bright college students? the excerpts he read were hilarious and i'd love to get my hands on this book. --- ## [Price? Convenience? Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-convenience-why/74375)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-convenience-why/74375 "2012-09-01T01:11:44Z")
I see lots of discussion here about proper fluids and oils, and just wanted to offer my outlook. Granted, I come at this from the technician/shop side and not the DIY or consumer side, but here's my point of view and a q… --- ## [Squeaking clicking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-clicking-sound/74392)
**Author:** [@Lou17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lou17)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-clicking-sound/74392 "2012-08-31T23:28:38Z")
I drive a '05 Honda civic hybrid 5-speed with about 60,000 miles. This morning as I pulled into a parking lot shifting into first gear I turn the wheel and heard a squeaky clicking sound that I could slightly feel in the… --- ## [1999 Ford Contour Cps?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-cps/74377)
**Author:** [@FshrKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FshrKing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-contour-cps/74377 "2012-08-31T23:25:47Z")
Hi, where is the cranshaft position sensor located on this car. I went to autozone, however they couldn't show me or find it in their book. They did have the part for the car. Thanks --- ## [Engine Shuts Off, Power Doesn't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-off-power-doesnt/74389)
**Author:** [@Greg72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg72)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-off-power-doesnt/74389 "2012-08-31T23:21:16Z")
Hello. I have a friend that has a Grand Am. Not sure of the year, somewhere in the early 2000's. When she parks her car and shuts the engine off, the power stays on. It takes several times of repositioning the car in the… --- ## [Short driver needs seat belt advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-driver-needs-seat-belt-advice/74323)
**Author:** [@PenguinsFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PenguinsFan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-driver-needs-seat-belt-advice/74323 "2012-08-31T21:03:53Z")
I am a 4'9" driver (yes, that's as tall as I'm gonna get). I struggle with seat belts, even the adjustable belts in my Civic. I have seen seat belt 'adjustors' for sale online, but question their effectiveness and safe… --- ## [Battery cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-cleaning/74361)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-cleaning/74361 "2012-08-31T19:37:35Z")
My battery has built up some gunk around the cables and such and I was wondering what is the best way to clean that gunk off. --- ## [1992 3-series BMW steering noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-3-series-bmw-steering-noise/74391)
**Author:** [@iangibson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iangibson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-3-series-bmw-steering-noise/74391 "2012-08-31T18:22:37Z")
my 1992 BMW 3-series makes a horrible noise when I turn the wheel sharply in either direction. the noise however gets better as the car warms up, and after half an hour of driving has gone away. if I turn the engine of… --- ## [New car or replace engine - 2002 Jeep Liberty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-or-replace-engine-2002-jeep-liberty/74385)
**Author:** [@heathersark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heathersark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-or-replace-engine-2002-jeep-liberty/74385 "2012-08-31T10:41:06Z")
2002 Jeep Liberty 3.7L, 4WD, 6-cyl., VIN K, 111k miles. Losing coolant internally. So I have a head gasket problem. Mechanic quoted 2k-5k to repair depending on whether or not cylinders need replacing, etc. Then tu… --- ## [Engine clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-clicks/74384)
**Author:** [@Emre345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emre345)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-clicks/74384 "2012-08-31T05:15:13Z")
My engine started making clicking noises a few days ago, and has been idling rough. I got my oil changed a few weeks ago, so that should be fine. I made an appointment to see what's wrong, but it isn't for another two… --- ## [My Lovely 1986 auto Toyota Pickup: Bad starter or another demon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-lovely-1986-auto-toyota-pickup-bad-starter-or-another-demon/74386)
**Author:** [@Penny\_Smasher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Penny_Smasher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-lovely-1986-auto-toyota-pickup-bad-starter-or-another-demon/74386 "2012-08-31T03:59:34Z")
So we have had problems with the starter (and flywheel?) since we acquired the truck, these problems being that when we would go to start the car, it would make a horrible "grinding" noise a few times, but would eventua… --- ## [How did my car go this long with no oil filler cap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-my-car-go-this-long-with-no-oil-filler-cap/74273)
**Author:** [@gustywinz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gustywinz)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-my-car-go-this-long-with-no-oil-filler-cap/74273 "2012-08-31T02:00:13Z")
This is a sad story, first of all. Please withhold any judgment on me until you read the entire post too! Jumping right in: I made the mistake of borrowing a car to a friend. Given it was my best friend but still I … --- ## [Best Car for My Needs - Seeking Comfort, Economy, and Style in a Daily Commuter Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-for-my-needs-seeking-comfort-economy-and-style-in-a-daily-commuter-car/74330)
**Author:** [@optimamark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/optimamark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-for-my-needs-seeking-comfort-economy-and-style-in-a-daily-commuter-car/74330 "2012-08-31T01:29:53Z")
I have a 2012 Hyundai Veloster 6-speed. I bought the car last September for the mpg, and it has been great. I have put 25K trouble-free miles on it commuting 6 days a week to my job, and I average 40 on the hwy and com… --- ## [Safe car for transporting kids?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-car-for-transporting-kids/74065)
**Author:** [@Portland\_Rachie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Portland_Rachie)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-car-for-transporting-kids/74065 "2012-08-31T00:57:53Z")
My husband wants to purchase a 1983 BMW 528e with low mileage to replace his 1973 BMW Bavaria because he will begin dropping our kids (5 years and 2 years) off at school in the fall. I always hear Tom and Ray tell their… --- ## [Branching out beyond Honda/Acura--need some opinions on urgent used car purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/branching-out-beyond-honda-acura-need-some-opinions-on-urgent-used-car-purchase/74319)
**Author:** [@talman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/talman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/branching-out-beyond-honda-acura-need-some-opinions-on-urgent-used-car-purchase/74319 "2012-08-31T00:53:47Z")
Glad I found this resource--hoping for some feedback on what I should be looking at. Current situation: 1999 Acura TL with 195k miles on it. Transmission is starting to slip badly during up-shifts. Local repair guy … --- ## [Questions about VW CC and Toyota Camry SE and Camry Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-vw-cc-and-toyota-camry-se-and-camry-hybrid/74345)
**Author:** [@optimamark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/optimamark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2012, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-vw-cc-and-toyota-camry-se-and-camry-hybrid/74345 "2012-08-31T00:40:18Z")
I am looking for a new car that can be my daily commuter car. I drive a combination of highway and city each day, M-F, for 115 miles roundtrip- about 70 of those are highway miles. Roads are bad (rough surfaces) and dr… --- ## [I Need a Diesel to Vegetable Oil Conversion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-diesel-to-vegetable-oil-conversion/74344)
**Author:** [@EAmarant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EAmarant)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-diesel-to-vegetable-oil-conversion/74344 "2012-08-30T21:12:53Z")
Hi, We're currently working on a documentary entitled Wayward Nation. It's more of a movement then a documentary. By finding and telling the positive stories of our generation we can inspire the rest of Gen Y to take act… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1954) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1956)