# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1958 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1959 --- ## [Leaky Mustang is making me weepy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-mustang-is-making-me-weepy/74298)
**Author:** [@mamma\_muscles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mamma_muscles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-mustang-is-making-me-weepy/74298 "2012-08-27T16:15:56Z")
I've got a 2005 Ford Mustang Roush that has developed a mystery water leak. At first we thought it was a problem with the cabin filter when for no apparent reason, under clear sunny skies, a waterfall emptied on my husba… --- ## [Click or Clack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-or-clack/74311)
**Author:** [@Risti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Risti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-or-clack/74311 "2012-08-27T15:31:01Z")
"Click or Clack" was the clue for one of the five letter words in the New York Times crossword puzzle on Thursday 16 August 2012. "Tom, Ray, Thomas, Raymond" did not fit. As the week progresses I come up with fewer and f… --- ## [Open up another can of worm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/open-up-another-can-of-worm/74221)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 7:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/open-up-another-can-of-worm/74221 "2012-08-27T07:45:18Z")
what your favorite motor oil and why. --- ## [Ready for a kinder, gentler driver's ed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ready-for-a-kinder-gentler-drivers-ed/73962)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ready-for-a-kinder-gentler-drivers-ed/73962 "2012-08-27T07:24:50Z")
There is nothing more terrifying than your kid piloting a few thousand pounds of steel at up to 65 mph. (Or more, when you’re not around.) That’s why we think a lot of you will totally get where Tom Bodett’s coming from … --- ## [2002 Ford Windstar battery keeps doing dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-battery-keeps-doing-dead/74308)
**Author:** [@dvjkmack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dvjkmack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-battery-keeps-doing-dead/74308 "2012-08-27T04:57:51Z")
I have a 2002 Ford Windstar, mileage 61,234, garage kept and in excellent condition. On 6/30/12, I went to take the car out but the system was completely dead. We put a charge on the battery overnight to no avail. We the… --- ## [To let sit, or let drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-let-sit-or-let-drive/74250)
**Author:** [@wanderingelf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wanderingelf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-let-sit-or-let-drive/74250 "2012-08-27T04:43:10Z")
I am about to leave the country for a year or more, and am wondering about the risks of letting my car (a 2007 Pontiac Vibe) sit for over a year without being driven. Is this something I should worry about? Would it be… --- ## [Break in oil in new Hondas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-in-oil-in-new-hondas/74268)
**Author:** [@MosesRRed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MosesRRed)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-in-oil-in-new-hondas/74268 "2012-08-27T01:52:17Z")
Does anybody know the chemical makeup? In other words, what is the special additive that Honda puts in new cars for the break in oil? I know that some on here from reading the forums, don't believe they put anything th… --- ## [CODES PO202,302&172 need help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/codes-po202-302-172-need-help/74303)
**Author:** [@tevansiii06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tevansiii06)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/codes-po202-302-172-need-help/74303 "2012-08-27T01:22:45Z")
I have a 2002 dodge 4.7L and I keep getting these three codes. I have changed all plugs, three coil packs for the cylinders that were misfiring, changed the TPS sensor due to that code coming up earlier, changed the IAC … --- ## [Improper maintenance by dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improper-maintenance-by-dealer/74293)
**Author:** [@gerosmcdonald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerosmcdonald)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improper-maintenance-by-dealer/74293 "2012-08-27T00:59:14Z")
Hello, I purchased a 2011 ford flex. I also purchased the maintenace package. Ford dealership is the only place to work on my car. So far, they have caused an oil leak, which must have been going on for awhile, due to th… --- ## [Road noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-noise/74304)
**Author:** [@DLH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DLH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-noise/74304 "2012-08-26T23:23:24Z")
Do any of the many road noise dampeners actually work? I saw one ad boasting of a 5db reduction (which isn't much). --- ## [Driving away with the gas pump nozzle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-away-with-the-gas-pump-nozzle/74179)
**Author:** [@Majicbringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Majicbringer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-away-with-the-gas-pump-nozzle/74179 "2012-08-26T23:06:59Z")
The caller asked if she was responsible for paying the $900 bill and Tom & Ray were right to say she wasn't. As a former gas jockey (aka "gas monkey", (I pumped the gas for customers, so every now and then a customer … --- ## [Car making sound out of engine area at certain times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-sound-out-of-engine-area-at-certain-times/74302)
**Author:** [@schillerp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schillerp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-sound-out-of-engine-area-at-certain-times/74302 "2012-08-26T22:42:30Z")
Hi, my car is a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am (2.4 liter 5-speed), and a particular sound comes out of engine area when stopped and while driving. The sound is familiar to a bearing, and usually only is present when the car cab… --- ## [1993 Mercedes 300E 2.8L crank position sensor - Where the heck is it? How do I change it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mercedes-300e-2-8l-crank-position-sensor-where-the-heck-is-it-how-do-i-change-it/74297)
**Author:** [@heo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mercedes-300e-2-8l-crank-position-sensor-where-the-heck-is-it-how-do-i-change-it/74297 "2012-08-26T22:00:56Z")
internet said it is located on top of the bell housing drivers side.is it accessed from the top or the bottom? do I have to remove anything? --- ## [Power door lock mechanism damaged by repeated manual unlocking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-door-lock-mechanism-damaged-by-repeated-manual-unlocking/73812)
**Author:** [@orcas04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orcas04)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-door-lock-mechanism-damaged-by-repeated-manual-unlocking/73812 "2012-08-26T19:21:10Z")
Hi, I have a 1995 Toyota Avalon. It is otherwise is very good shape but recently the passenger door has been responding to power lock/unlock with some "hesitation". Pressing the lock button (through the remote or usi… --- ## [Fuse Anomaly with Igloo Cooler and Tire Inflation Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-anomaly-with-igloo-cooler-and-tire-inflation-question/74269)
**Author:** [@gulliverg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gulliverg)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-anomaly-with-igloo-cooler-and-tire-inflation-question/74269 "2012-08-26T18:02:23Z")
I have an Igloo Cooler which plugs into my vehicle's cigarette lighter outlet, which is governed by a 20 amp fuse. The cooler has performed superbly over the years, until this year when it immediately blew the 20 amp fus… --- ## [Mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery/74189)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery/74189 "2012-08-26T16:27:45Z")
was at the mall setting in the car the other day.and a fellow came out.took gas cap off his car and pour a bottle of rubbing alcohol in the tank.i have never seen that before why would anyone pour rubbing alcohol in gas… --- ## [Unsolveable problem?! please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsolveable-problem-please-help/74257)
**Author:** [@Christina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christina)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsolveable-problem-please-help/74257 "2012-08-26T16:00:10Z")
I have a 2006 volkswagen passat 3.6 litre v6- have had this car about a year now, 60,000 miles, no problems until recently. Last week I started noticing that when I am driving, with my foot on the gas, it would intermit… --- ## [Honda Accord 2012 smelly trunk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2012-smelly-trunk/74258)
**Author:** [@cat6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cat6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2012-smelly-trunk/74258 "2012-08-26T15:03:41Z")
Hello, So about a year ago I bought a new Honda Accord...The trunk smells like new tennis shoes and has not lessened in a year. I cannot circulate the air or the smell will travel up into the car...anyone know what the … --- ## [Wearing glasses while driving a hazard?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wearing-glasses-while-driving-a-hazard/74139)
**Author:** [@Gordon\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gordon_D)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 8:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wearing-glasses-while-driving-a-hazard/74139 "2012-08-26T08:51:02Z")
In 25 years of driving I never even came close to an accident, but in the two years since I had to get glasses to pass the DMV test, it's occurred to me that I've had a bunch of close calls since getting them, mainly not… --- ## [Backfiring car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backfiring-car/74284)
**Author:** [@Camaro\_Dave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camaro_Dave)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backfiring-car/74284 "2012-08-26T07:48:00Z")
I own a 1988 Camaro Iroc-Z with a 5.7 350 TPI motor. I was driving the car onto I-95 at a speed of 65 when I heard a loud boom under my car, and pulled over to see what had happened. I couldn't see what happened, s… --- ## [PCM hell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-hell/74226)
**Author:** [@Dodgeball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dodgeball)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-hell/74226 "2012-08-26T07:30:46Z")
Replaced the pcm on my 2003 Dodge Caravan exactly two years ago. We ordered it direct from Chrysler and paid $1,000 for the part and installation. Here I am two years later with a stalling van. The mechanic checked it ou… --- ## [2002 PT Cruiser Engine Light ON](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pt-cruiser-engine-light-on/74276)
**Author:** [@Sandra\_Bernal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandra_Bernal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pt-cruiser-engine-light-on/74276 "2012-08-26T07:13:14Z")
I have a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser manual transmission with 91,420 miles. The engine service light came on over a month ago (today Aug. 24, 2012). Little by little, a major tune up, a new battery, new plugs, O2 censors… --- ## [Running poorly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-poorly/74291)
**Author:** [@tevansiii06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tevansiii06)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-poorly/74291 "2012-08-26T03:41:52Z")
How do you test to see if you coil pack is getting a signal and how do you test a coil pack to see if it firing? --- ## [Overhead & doors lights flicker intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overhead-doors-lights-flicker-intermittently/74289)
**Author:** [@joyusapollo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joyusapollo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overhead-doors-lights-flicker-intermittently/74289 "2012-08-26T03:15:48Z")
CHRYSLER CONCORD LXI 1999 - problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . , EVERY SO OFTEN while driving. My wife and I have had the car for about three years and it is immaculate - within the last year we replaced the computer. A… --- ## [Confused about strut replacement and broken springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-about-strut-replacement-and-broken-springs/74277)
**Author:** [@snowflaque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snowflaque)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-about-strut-replacement-and-broken-springs/74277 "2012-08-26T02:31:34Z")
Acura 2003, CL with 105,000 My mechanic tells me I have a collapsed spring and should replace rear strut assembly I was under the impression that these were sold as a " cartridge" containing spring and strut--but almost … --- ## [This week's riddle is a 1992 Dodge Stealth DOHC V-6 running on four cylinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-weeks-riddle-is-a-1992-dodge-stealth-dohc-v-6-running-on-four-cylinders/74255)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-weeks-riddle-is-a-1992-dodge-stealth-dohc-v-6-running-on-four-cylinders/74255 "2012-08-26T02:12:27Z")
I bought this Dodge Stealth in DEAD condition very cheap on Tuesday. The owner said it had a bad engine. I think it's just a little naughty. It had nearly new tires and a nice stereo, so I figured I'd get my money back … --- ## [Helpful to pump gas pedal to get car to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helpful-to-pump-gas-pedal-to-get-car-to-start/74263)
**Author:** [@MRinOK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MRinOK)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helpful-to-pump-gas-pedal-to-get-car-to-start/74263 "2012-08-26T02:01:17Z")
Bought our RAV4 (V6) new and not a bit of trouble until 3 months ago. At 35K, it started to take a second try before starting. Once started, it ran great and always started after shopping or a movie, ....until recently. … --- ## [Dodge 4.7 L w/ grey smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-4-7-l-w-grey-smoke/74288)
**Author:** [@Barque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barque)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-4-7-l-w-grey-smoke/74288 "2012-08-26T01:49:36Z")
I have a 2010 Ram 1500 4x4 quad cab, 4.7L, 25,000 miles. When it sits for a few days, it will emit a puff of grey smoke on starting. It won't do it the rest of the day, and even the next day, but after about 3 days, it… --- ## [2005 Mazda 626 (won't start)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-626-wont-start/74281)
**Author:** [@jp360ford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp360ford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-626-wont-start/74281 "2012-08-26T01:39:50Z")
my sis-in-law has this mazda that won't start. the other morning she went to start it up and the starter just clicked rapidly, indicating dead battery. So her dad tries his battery out of his 1994 Ford Ranger, only when … --- ## [2013 suv](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-suv/74120)
**Author:** [@Coalman1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coalman1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-suv/74120 "2012-08-26T01:07:11Z")
I am planning on purchasing a new SUV next year. My budget is $50,000 (or less) and I would appreciate advice on what type(s) of cars I should look at when we are ready to buy. To date I have driven the Acadia (GMC), E… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1957) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1959)