# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1959 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1960 --- ## [2012 Honda CRV or Prius V or Impreza Hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-crv-or-prius-v-or-impreza-hatchback/74259)
**Author:** [@Gayledamelin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gayledamelin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-crv-or-prius-v-or-impreza-hatchback/74259 "2012-08-25T20:47:34Z")
Please HELP!!!!!! I'm the most indecisive person alive and needall of you to help me make a final decision. I currently have a 2003 Toyota Corolla with 200,000 + miles on it and need to get a new car. About me: I a… --- ## [1996 Honda Civic LX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-civic-lx/74267)
**Author:** [@LelsGrace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LelsGrace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-civic-lx/74267 "2012-08-25T20:27:05Z")
Alright, so I got my car aligned about two months ago and ever since then it has started scraping the bottom of my car whenever I go over any form of bump or reach the bottom of a steep hill at a speed higher than 2 mph.… --- ## [2003 Ford Mustang High Idle when I start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-mustang-high-idle-when-i-start/74283)
**Author:** [@Kev1988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kev1988)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-mustang-high-idle-when-i-start/74283 "2012-08-25T19:12:48Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Musang 3.8L v6 when I start my car for the first time of the day or after several hours of sitting the car idles high between 1000-1300 RPMS for appoximately 15-20 seconds after that it idles down to 6… --- ## [Closure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closure/73902)
**Author:** [@TwoForT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwoForT)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closure/73902 "2012-08-25T19:12:47Z")
Ok, I've made it through the denial and pain stages, and I'm ready to move on to acceptance, but not without a bit of bargaining first. The plan to continue broadcasting old episodes is fine, and the blending of old and… --- ## [Ford Focus 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-2003/74282)
**Author:** [@Fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-2003/74282 "2012-08-25T18:35:27Z")
My Ford has 59,000 miles. When I start the car sometimes (not consistent) it seems to be having a hard time getting the gas, like if it has a choke its not working, in both park and drive. Then the brake vacuum fails an… --- ## [Clutch progressively sticks to the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-progressively-sticks-to-the-floor/74279)
**Author:** [@6achill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/6achill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-progressively-sticks-to-the-floor/74279 "2012-08-25T16:43:02Z")
I drive a 2004 Kia spectra (base model) w/ 93k My clutch would start out fine as I start the car, but after pressing on the clutch pedal for about 40-60 times on one trip, it'll start to loose pressure & becomes stick… --- ## [Remove/Replace Bumper - How long does it take](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-replace-bumper-how-long-does-it-take/74266)
**Author:** [@Koula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Koula)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-replace-bumper-how-long-does-it-take/74266 "2012-08-25T15:53:31Z")
Newbie here. How long does it take to replace the rear bumper on a 2003 Mazda Tribute? Many thanks! : ) --- ## [Is my transmission mechanic telling me the truth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-transmission-mechanic-telling-me-the-truth/74270)
**Author:** [@kaliyani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaliyani)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-transmission-mechanic-telling-me-the-truth/74270 "2012-08-25T06:50:57Z")
We had the transmission and clutch rebuilt on my sons 95 Jeep Cherokee, $2k. When we picked it up, they said we had 10 days to check it out and bring it back if it wasn't right. It wasn't right, something was wrong w the… --- ## [Toyota Corolla - timing chain or timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-timing-chain-or-timing-belt/74274)
**Author:** [@Danno51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danno51)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-timing-chain-or-timing-belt/74274 "2012-08-25T00:29:28Z")
I have a 1999 Toyota Corolla CE. My mechanic says it has a timing chain, per his computer. The Toyota website says it has a timing chain, but the local Toyota dealership looked up the VIN and says it has a timing belt. I… --- ## [04 Jeep Liberty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-jeep-liberty/74264)
**Author:** [@Chef\_Steve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chef_Steve)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-jeep-liberty/74264 "2012-08-24T23:25:45Z")
I have a 04 3.7L V6 Jeep Liberty with about 114K miles on it. It started happening recently that when I turn the key nothing happens. I have to put my foot on the brake, shift thru the gears, back to Park, take my foot… --- ## [95 Honda won't start until it sits for a bit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-wont-start-until-it-sits-for-a-bit/74271)
**Author:** [@Ouiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ouiser)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-honda-wont-start-until-it-sits-for-a-bit/74271 "2012-08-24T23:18:38Z")
My daughter has a 95 Honda. It doesn't matter if it is driven 5 miles or 5 hours. Once you stop and turn the key off, the car has to sit for about 15 minutes before it will start again. No sound or click when the key is … --- ## [Any GM specialist out there?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-gm-specialist-out-there/74218)
**Author:** [@till\_the\_wheels\_fall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/till_the_wheels_fall)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-gm-specialist-out-there/74218 "2012-08-24T22:43:31Z")
I've created a discussion a long time ago about this truck and I really appreciate the past help, but I'm back for more. My 2001 Chevy S-10 with a 4.3L V6, has finally decided to bite the dust, but I've been trying to … --- ## [Unable to get manual transmission into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-get-manual-transmission-into-gear/73981)
**Author:** [@Artsy\_Girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Artsy_Girl)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-get-manual-transmission-into-gear/73981 "2012-08-24T21:46:48Z")
I was recently driving my 1993 Volvo 240 wagon over the Bourne Bridge in bumper to bumper traffic (surprise!). Traffic was moving at 3-5 mph as I navigated the rotary and ascended the bridge. Needless to say, I was dev… --- ## [Big wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-wheels/74209)
**Author:** [@london](https://community.cartalk.com/u/london)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-wheels/74209 "2012-08-24T19:18:53Z")
Thought I'd seen it all but today one of those Escalade P/U's with obscenely huge wheels and low profile tires turned sharply beside me while I was walking past in the parking lot and the tires were hitting the inside of… --- ## [Grinding sound when transmission shifts under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-when-transmission-shifts-under-load/74262)
**Author:** [@njm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-when-transmission-shifts-under-load/74262 "2012-08-24T17:04:15Z")
I'm writing to ask a question about my 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage. It has 98,000 miles on it. I had my transmission fluid changed at my regular shop about six months (2,000 miles) ago. For the past six to eight weeks, I… --- ## [Slight grinding or rubbing sound when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-grinding-or-rubbing-sound-when-braking/74261)
**Author:** [@erieshores](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erieshores)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-grinding-or-rubbing-sound-when-braking/74261 "2012-08-24T15:23:36Z")
I have an 08 Toyota Sienna and yesterday I started to notice a very slight grinding or rubbing sound when I apply the brakes coming from the passenger side front wheel. I can only hear the grinding or rubbing sound when… --- ## [1994 Toyota Camry Fan Relay Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-camry-fan-relay-question/74222)
**Author:** [@boeingav8r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boeingav8r)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-camry-fan-relay-question/74222 "2012-08-24T14:19:55Z")
My 1994 Toyota Camry has 3 Fan relays, and one Magnet Clutch Relay (for the air conditioner) I had an automotive repair shop do some work because I'm having problems getting my fans to turn on properly. After i got th… --- ## [Bad gas happened to bp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-happened-to-bp/74240)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-happened-to-bp/74240 "2012-08-24T13:32:37Z")
Sure bad gas is a suspected problem sometimes, here it is the case, but the thing that gets me wondering is it was the 87 octane, but in some cases effected mid and premium grades, WHY// Because why? http://www.reuters.c… --- ## [Can someone help a disabled man who donates his time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-help-a-disabled-man-who-donates-his-time/74265)
**Author:** [@floresbays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/floresbays)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-help-a-disabled-man-who-donates-his-time/74265 "2012-08-24T09:33:00Z")
Does anyone have a van in good running condition that can be donated to a good friend who is physically disabled and in a wheelchair and needs a good reliable vehicle to get to and from appointments? He lives in Bay Shor… --- ## [Roaring sound in the front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roaring-sound-in-the-front-end/74251)
**Author:** [@KellyB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KellyB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roaring-sound-in-the-front-end/74251 "2012-08-24T08:08:21Z")
I drive an '01 Tahoe Burb....latley once I hit about 45 and faster theres a roaring sound...a better description is this...Like a truck thats been lifted with big tires....that kind of roar or hum that the tires make the… --- ## [Passat Mystery Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-mystery-problem/73776)
**Author:** [@rach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rach)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-mystery-problem/73776 "2012-08-24T07:57:03Z")
I am stuck. I have a 2002 Volkswagen Passat, and I have been having a couple different issues that no one has been able to explain (or there have been too many explanations). The main issue started a few months ago. Any … --- ## [Ford Windstar A/C pressure over 100 psi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-windstar-a-c-pressure-over-100-psi/74239)
**Author:** [@JLBird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLBird)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-windstar-a-c-pressure-over-100-psi/74239 "2012-08-24T07:14:47Z")
My a/c quit working in my 2001 Windstar and it just blows hot air now, but still kicks on. Since I use the A/C a lot in Florida I figured it just needed to be charged. I bought a freon can with the gauge on it. But when … --- ## [93 Honda Prelude stalls randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-prelude-stalls-randomly/73985)
**Author:** [@Big\_RonE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_RonE)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-prelude-stalls-randomly/73985 "2012-08-24T06:14:46Z")
I have a 93 Prelude that randomly shuts down and stalls. When this happens there are no signs of life in the car. All lights and accessories shut off and the car stalls. After anywhere from 2 mins to 15 mins you will be … --- ## [Good ol toyota wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-ol-toyota-wont-start/74014)
**Author:** [@The\_Swede](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The_Swede)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-ol-toyota-wont-start/74014 "2012-08-24T05:31:55Z")
Hello everyone, glad to be here. I have a Toyota 87 pickup that have been working great for the longest time. Now there is a problem and I need to fix it. It is a problem with the ignition switch I think but I am not su… --- ## [PVC valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pvc-valve/74256)
**Author:** [@kona\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kona_guy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pvc-valve/74256 "2012-08-24T04:58:04Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Ranger with a 2.5 liter engine. I have a vent hose that runs from the valve cover to the intake manifold, but, no valve. If I feed a nylon line into the metal tube opening on the intake manifold, I e… --- ## ['97 Plymouth Breeze intermittently starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-plymouth-breeze-intermittently-starts/74252)
**Author:** [@thegodofsleep215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegodofsleep215)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-plymouth-breeze-intermittently-starts/74252 "2012-08-24T03:57:29Z")
My Plymouth Breeze is having issues starting up. It started a while back, my wife was driving the car and she got stranded because her car wouldn't start. I gave her a jump. I had the battery and alternator tested and th… --- ## [Help! My child is mechanically inclined, but I am not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-child-is-mechanically-inclined-but-i-am-not/74214)
**Author:** [@cmahon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmahon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-child-is-mechanically-inclined-but-i-am-not/74214 "2012-08-24T03:51:56Z")
My problem boils down to this: I have no mechanical inclination whatsoever, but our 5 year old son (thank heavens!) does, and it extends to cars. He's always asking me to open the hood and wants to know how everything w… --- ## [4X4 5.0 Ranger question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-5-0-ranger-question/74084)
**Author:** [@jwellach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwellach)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-5-0-ranger-question/74084 "2012-08-24T03:50:17Z")
I got a 91 5.0 mustang motor to put in my 94 ford ranger 4X4 and am wondering if any one had done this with a 4X4 and wondering if they can predict any rear end problem because I know the weaker 2wd axles will blow out f… --- ## [CarMD...real or fake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carmd-real-or-fake/74181)
**Author:** [@Capeguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Capeguy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carmd-real-or-fake/74181 "2012-08-24T03:49:17Z")
Saw the infomercial for this diagnostic tool (CarMD.com) ($160) that claims to diagnosis, give parts price, and estimated repair cost. Is this a real tool or another rip off? --- ## [2000 Blazer - tachometer surge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-blazer-tachometer-surge/74253)
**Author:** [@Blazerr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blazerr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-blazer-tachometer-surge/74253 "2012-08-24T01:57:01Z")
While maintaining an even speed between 35 - 48 my tach often jumps, for example from 1200 to 1500 repeatedly at approx 38 mph, and you can feel a slight surge in the speed of the vehicle. If you let off the accelerator… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1958) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1960)