# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1957 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1958 --- ## [Vibration after three motor mounts replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-three-motor-mounts-replaced/74339)
**Author:** [@paradoxphoenix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paradoxphoenix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-three-motor-mounts-replaced/74339 "2012-08-29T02:38:05Z")
Hello, I have an '05 Dodge Neon SXT (4.0) with 113,000 miles on it. A few days ago, I had three cracked motor mounts replaced. However, I'm experiencing an increased amount of vibration when the engine is idle. I've… --- ## [Toyota Matrix brake failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-brake-failure/74329)
**Author:** [@coolwheels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coolwheels)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-brake-failure/74329 "2012-08-29T02:20:33Z")
I bought my 2010 Matrix XRS in October last year, with about 37k mls on it. Last November the brake pedal got 'soft'. I could brake by pumping, but with low pedal pressure it went down to the floor. The dealership concl… --- ## [2007 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic/74342)
**Author:** [@lkatherine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lkatherine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic/74342 "2012-08-29T01:05:36Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Civic with about 46,000 miles on it. I purchased the car "certified used" about 1 1/1 years ago. For the past several months I've been experiencing a grinding/crunching noise when I apply the brake in… --- ## [Holy--Mazda--Smokes!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holy-mazda-smokes/74341)
**Author:** [@HepMeh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HepMeh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holy-mazda-smokes/74341 "2012-08-29T00:52:03Z")
89 Mazda626: 1) Smokes only for about\<3min on start-up; started after having head work done at shop; 2) also, way before that happened, loses power while driving up an incline. I'm handy with a wrench; overhauled inline-… --- ## [Trans question on 2005 Chevy Cobalt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-question-on-2005-chevy-cobalt/74321)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-question-on-2005-chevy-cobalt/74321 "2012-08-29T00:39:54Z")
I was up north this weekend, and borrowed my aunts 2005 Chevy Cobalt. I noticed that when you put the car in drive from park or neutral, it felt like a manual car would when you let off the clutch. It was a slow engage. … --- ## [Random "POP" when going into gear. 2000 Monte Carlo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-pop-when-going-into-gear-2000-monte-carlo/74315)
**Author:** [@ManKitten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManKitten)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-pop-when-going-into-gear-2000-monte-carlo/74315 "2012-08-29T00:27:51Z")
I have a 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo SS with 120,XXX miles on it. For the past year, I've been hearing a very loud POP or KNOCK when I put the car in reverse from park. Here are the details that make it so vexing. • It onl… --- ## [Advanced Restraint Module replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advanced-restraint-module-replacement/74009)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advanced-restraint-module-replacement/74009 "2012-08-29T00:25:55Z")
Hello, I have a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with 74,000 miles, and the airbag light came on (nope, didn't wreck it). I took it in to have it checked, and they told me the restraint control module was dead and it wou… --- ## [Sell Lotus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-lotus/74340)
**Author:** [@zakalex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zakalex)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-lotus/74340 "2012-08-28T23:11:25Z")
I have a 1971 Lotus Europa bought 29 years ago. It was driven for less than a year and then the husband took it apart for some reason and got it a very pricey new paint job. It's now yellow. However, it's never been p… --- ## [Broken timing chain/belt on 95 Nissan Maxima?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-timing-chain-belt-on-95-nissan-maxima/74338)
**Author:** [@Jenner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-timing-chain-belt-on-95-nissan-maxima/74338 "2012-08-28T22:38:48Z")
95 nissan maxima decelerated on highway, i heard a clunking sound, and then it shut off, i opened the hood and it smelled like burnt rubber. Checked all of the belts i could see..no problems. Car wouldn't start after thi… --- ## [Problems after replacing head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-after-replacing-head/74332)
**Author:** [@Rol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-after-replacing-head/74332 "2012-08-28T22:20:51Z")
I just replaced the head on a 1997 Saturn SL2 due to it running rough and low compression on one of the cylinders. It idles very smooth now and has at least 160 PSI on all 4 pistons. The problem is that it surges as yo… --- ## [Defective Rotors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-rotors/74317)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-rotors/74317 "2012-08-28T22:15:56Z")
Back in Feb my sister had brand new rotors installed on her 2006 HHR. Well do to problems stopping her car she returned to the place where she had them installed (she bought the rotors and this place put them in) After… --- ## [Routine maintenance for the proverbial L-O-L who only drives it on Sundays!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/routine-maintenance-for-the-proverbial-l-o-l-who-only-drives-it-on-sundays/74320)
**Author:** [@James\_Shand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_Shand)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/routine-maintenance-for-the-proverbial-l-o-l-who-only-drives-it-on-sundays/74320 "2012-08-28T22:05:25Z")
Dear Gentlefolk, I am trying to convince my 87 year-old mother to take her 1989 Toyota Camry (with 72K miles on it-no kidding!) in for the 5000 mile basic maintenance twice a year. She has no concept of preventive … --- ## [Is this "Preventative Maintenance", or at this point unnecessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-preventative-maintenance-or-at-this-point-unnecessary/74309)
**Author:** [@TieAFly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TieAFly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-preventative-maintenance-or-at-this-point-unnecessary/74309 "2012-08-28T21:21:47Z")
Hey all, I have a 2001 Ford Focus with nearly 144,000 on the odometer. The car is still in good shape, and aside from some minor work needed on the suspension (normal wear and tear) still runs good. I recently learned … --- ## [Cracked moon roof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-moon-roof/74316)
**Author:** [@stevenpaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenpaul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-moon-roof/74316 "2012-08-28T15:47:35Z")
I just noticed the moon roof on my 04 Forester is cracked! I called the local dealer & they want @ $800 to replace it: $560 + tax for the glass/assembly, which must be nonrefundably prepaid, and 2hrs of labor, @ $190. I'… --- ## [Civic a/c compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-a-c-compressor/74335)
**Author:** [@4L60E](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4L60E)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-a-c-compressor/74335 "2012-08-28T15:26:11Z")
I put a used compressor on a 98 civic and when the a/c is off, pressure is over 100psi. (low side). When a/c is on, pressure falls slowly and sometime I have speed engine up get it to 45psi. Do you think compressor is we… --- ## [2007 Toyota Solara 3.3L V6 Cold Start, Excessive Fast Idle Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-solara-3-3l-v6-cold-start-excessive-fast-idle-problem/74260)
**Author:** [@Calliope](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calliope)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-solara-3-3l-v6-cold-start-excessive-fast-idle-problem/74260 "2012-08-28T08:00:49Z")
2007 Toyota Solara 3.3L V6 Cold Start, Excessive Fast Idle Problem: Cold Engine Start results in engine racing at 2,000 rpm for an extended period of time, requiring greater than than 2 minutes for a reduction to … --- ## [Briggs&Stratton cab "gummed"(?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/briggs-stratton-cab-gummed/73977)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/briggs-stratton-cab-gummed/73977 "2012-08-28T07:56:51Z")
Helping a friend. Generator with B&S engine sat for about 3 years with gasoline in the tank. We got it started, but it ran only briefly (w/ lots of manual overide on the throttle contol lever), then it died. From tryi… --- ## [Is there a vehicle you can stand up to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-vehicle-you-can-stand-up-to-drive/74287)
**Author:** [@Vertical](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vertical)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-vehicle-you-can-stand-up-to-drive/74287 "2012-08-28T06:39:53Z")
I have a back problem that prevents me from sitting for more than a few minutes. I love to drive, but this puts severe limits on how and where I can go. Is there any vehicle that one can drive while standing up? Or, i… --- ## [I'm taking exception to the "Crapmobile" comment about the 1991 Toyota Corolla!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-taking-exception-to-the-crapmobile-comment-about-the-1991-toyota-corolla/73831)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-taking-exception-to-the-crapmobile-comment-about-the-1991-toyota-corolla/73831 "2012-08-28T03:37:15Z")
I was sort of asleep, but think I heard it said, but I can't remember which call it was. I think I heard one of the callers refer to their 1991 Corolla as a "Crapmobile". I think this is not right to insult a classic … --- ## [Should I replace my engine (cracked cooling jacket) or sell the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-engine-cracked-cooling-jacket-or-sell-the-car/74301)
**Author:** [@Pepper\_SC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pepper_SC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-engine-cracked-cooling-jacket-or-sell-the-car/74301 "2012-08-28T03:28:00Z")
My 04 Honda Accord with 112,000 miles has a crack in the cooling jacket, verified by three different mechanics. It is a 4 cylinder, manual. AND, they also let me know that my air conditioner needed to be replaced. I bo… --- ## [Husbands, Wives, and Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/husbands-wives-and-cars/74223)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/husbands-wives-and-cars/74223 "2012-08-28T01:47:17Z")
Two calls on this weeks show bring the subject into question -- one, the husband insists his wife clean off each and any bird dropping from the car's surface within 24 hours, and the other, the husband insists the wife … --- ## ['91 Corolla brake light question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-corolla-brake-light-question/74206)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-corolla-brake-light-question/74206 "2012-08-28T00:23:19Z")
I’m in the process of repairing a 1991 Toyota Corolla that my daughter recently purchased. I’m pretty sure the car sat idle for a while, it took me almost an hour using penetrating oil to unlock the lock to get to the g… --- ## [Really AAMCO?!?...Really!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-aamco-really/74241)
**Author:** [@Tanasha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanasha)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-aamco-really/74241 "2012-08-27T23:15:37Z")
So it turns out that my Tranny in my 1999 Chevy Astro Van conversion is bad. While in drive, it only goes up to 20mph, then I have to shift it into 2nd and then it will hit about 45mph and go no faster. Aamco says they… --- ## [How long is too long to keep a Wally World battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-is-too-long-to-keep-a-wally-world-battery/74299)
**Author:** [@Accordion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accordion)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-is-too-long-to-keep-a-wally-world-battery/74299 "2012-08-27T23:12:04Z")
A question for the pros, I have an Everstart brand (Wal-Mart) battery in my car and it's been fine. It's going to be 4 years old in Feb and I was considering replacing it then as P.M. to avoid a headache down the road… --- ## [Start and die](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-and-die/74306)
**Author:** [@g-14classified](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g-14classified)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-and-die/74306 "2012-08-27T21:49:12Z")
88 s10 2wd 2.5 litre will not run with the f terminal of the alternator connected. had alternator tested showed good but needle jumped around some,so went ahead and bought a reman. put it on same issue. no codes. unplug … --- ## [2007 Honda CRV Air Conditioning Goes From Cold to Warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-air-conditioning-goes-from-cold-to-warm/74310)
**Author:** [@Tonyk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonyk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-air-conditioning-goes-from-cold-to-warm/74310 "2012-08-27T21:25:15Z")
2007 Honda CRV EX 80k Miles AC goes from cold to blowing out warm air Starting up the car and driving the air is nice and cold for 15 minutes or so. It then slowly goes to warmer air over the next few minutes while dri… --- ## [Lithium Grease Used on Brake Pad to Stop Squeaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lithium-grease-used-on-brake-pad-to-stop-squeaks/74285)
**Author:** [@Texas\_Thunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Texas_Thunder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lithium-grease-used-on-brake-pad-to-stop-squeaks/74285 "2012-08-27T21:12:51Z")
A couple of weeks ago (~month) I heard a listener question on Car Talk about using lithium grease to stop brake pad squeaking between the brake pad and rotor. I was not able to listen to the complete discussion and can … --- ## [To start or not to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-start-or-not-to-start/74272)
**Author:** [@toolmanfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toolmanfan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-start-or-not-to-start/74272 "2012-08-27T19:55:00Z")
I have a 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback that has been having a sporadic starting problem for almost two years. Occasionally and mostly when it's cold, but not always, the car will sound like it's going to start for a second… --- ## [About the 1988 240 with the p/s problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-the-1988-240-with-the-p-s-problem/74312)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-the-1988-240-with-the-p-s-problem/74312 "2012-08-27T17:02:40Z")
This discussion was created from comments split from: Community Update. --- ## [Exhaust Work + P0141 code = coincidence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-work-p0141-code-coincidence/74296)
**Author:** [@sparkymeb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparkymeb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-work-p0141-code-coincidence/74296 "2012-08-27T16:21:58Z")
On a recent long trip, I blew out the resonator on my 2000 Maxima. I got to a Midas shop where I had it replaced. Soon after (on the return trip) I started getting a consistent P0141 code (O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfun… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1956) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1958)