# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1961 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1962 --- ## [Purchasing a 2006 Volvo XC90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-2006-volvo-xc90/74191)
**Author:** [@Gigawatts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gigawatts)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-2006-volvo-xc90/74191 "2012-08-21T21:16:32Z")
Hello, My wife and I recently had our toyota highlander totaled and are now involuntarily in the market for another SAFE and affordable mid-size SUV for our family. We were surprised to see a 2006 Volvo XC90 with 80… --- ## [Can anyone identify this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-car/74164)
**Author:** [@bargoze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bargoze)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-car/74164 "2012-08-21T20:45:27Z")
I was driving along when I saw the car in the attached photo. I didn't get a chance to do much other than snap a quick pic with my phone and i've been unable to identify the logo (but it resembles a vauxhall emblem). --- ## ['58 VW Bus Gas Tank Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/58-vw-bus-gas-tank-leak/74215)
**Author:** [@Pogel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pogel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/58-vw-bus-gas-tank-leak/74215 "2012-08-21T20:24:37Z")
It could be that the wrong gas cap is fitted. The old VW gas tanks don't vent. Each time I undid the gas cap to refuel my '66 camper it was like Old Faithfull erupting. The fumes whoosed out and I had to hold the cap … --- ## [Stuck cell phone in vent under seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-cell-phone-in-vent-under-seat/73664)
**Author:** [@mrbeel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrbeel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-cell-phone-in-vent-under-seat/73664 "2012-08-21T16:20:39Z")
try a shop vacuum --- ## [Cigarette Odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-odor/74086)
**Author:** [@marlar75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marlar75)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cigarette-odor/74086 "2012-08-21T16:18:47Z")
I have had my son's vehicle throughly cleaned and shampood, but their is still a tobacco odor. How can I get rid of it? --- ## [2005 Land Rover Freelander fix or trade in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-land-rover-freelander-fix-or-trade-in/74208)
**Author:** [@xsturmin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xsturmin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-land-rover-freelander-fix-or-trade-in/74208 "2012-08-21T16:12:53Z")
My 2005 Land Rover Freelander has recently begun to be a major problem. In the last 6 months: my rear drivers side passenger power window has gone out, the sun roof won't go down after opening, the engine has been cons… --- ## [Weird Noise in Front Left Tire Since Tire Rotation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-in-front-left-tire-since-tire-rotation/74200)
**Author:** [@auntbenny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auntbenny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-in-front-left-tire-since-tire-rotation/74200 "2012-08-21T16:07:23Z")
Hi All! I got my tires rotated about 2 months ago on my 2003 Toyota Corolla. It had about 88k miles on it at that time. Since the moment I drove out of the shop, there has been a noise from my driver's side front tir… --- ## [Power steering necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-necessary/74167)
**Author:** [@Henzilly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henzilly)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-necessary/74167 "2012-08-21T15:59:23Z")
I have a 1994 Nissan Maxima, is is starting to break down frequently and I am just trying to make it survive for another year or two for short commutes to work or the store. It is leaking power steering fluid pretty rap… --- ## [Today's last caller\< Jim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-last-caller-jim/73523)
**Author:** [@Rev\_Buckshot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rev_Buckshot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 9:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-last-caller-jim/73523 "2012-08-21T09:19:53Z")
I'm single, widowed, "of a certain age" with a paid for JEEP, and a dog also "of a certain age". Enjoyed your discussion on your Volkswagon women. Never owned one, but did help my dad jump start his beetle several times.… --- ## [My Dream Vehicle: Does it exist? Looking for a High MPG Commuter Van with Towing Capability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dream-vehicle-does-it-exist-looking-for-a-high-mpg-commuter-van-with-towing-capability/74185)
**Author:** [@SoCal\_Commuter\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SoCal_Commuter_Mom)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dream-vehicle-does-it-exist-looking-for-a-high-mpg-commuter-van-with-towing-capability/74185 "2012-08-21T06:47:17Z")
We have a family of 6 that like to take road trips a couple of times a year. We currently have 2 Hyundai Elantras we use to commute to and from school and work, and use our van when we need to transport all 6 of us, but… --- ## [2007 Chevy Silverado: Only Tweeters work until hot outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-silverado-only-tweeters-work-until-hot-outside/74198)
**Author:** [@liliminuki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liliminuki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-silverado-only-tweeters-work-until-hot-outside/74198 "2012-08-21T06:34:54Z")
Hello all, I'm seeing all sorts of questions online about speakers and such, but no real answers to this problem: Only my tweeters work until it's hot outside. This poses a huge problem because I can barely hear OnS… --- ## [2003 Mazda6 transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda6-transmission/74156)
**Author:** [@artichoke03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artichoke03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda6-transmission/74156 "2012-08-21T05:19:00Z")
I have a 2003 Mazda6, 108K miles. Had the ATF changed last December at the dealer. Prior to this, there was some hesitancy to shift into 1st when cold. Last several months, it has gotten worse. Engine revs (as much a… --- ## [Is there such thing as a rear alignment in a 2009 Scion XB](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-such-thing-as-a-rear-alignment-in-a-2009-scion-xb/74204)
**Author:** [@a2kammyo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a2kammyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-such-thing-as-a-rear-alignment-in-a-2009-scion-xb/74204 "2012-08-21T04:48:05Z")
2009 Scion XB 90,000 miles. I was getting a lot of road noise, so I took it in. I was told that I had uneven wear on my rear tire, I had the tire replaced. They further said to prevent it from happening again I should h… --- ## [83 Ford F-150 won't go faster than 45-mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/83-ford-f-150-wont-go-faster-than-45-mph/74195)
**Author:** [@Klepper\_Sailor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Klepper_Sailor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/83-ford-f-150-wont-go-faster-than-45-mph/74195 "2012-08-21T02:03:58Z")
Its a good runner. It has lots of get-up-N-go until you get to 45-mph. Then it just loses interest. It's a 1983 Ford F-150 King Cab Short Box with a 302? V8, a 5 speed manual transmission, 2 wheel drive & a heavy towin… --- ## [Which new car would you recommend?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-new-car-would-you-recommend/73828)
**Author:** [@LIsteve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LIsteve)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-new-car-would-you-recommend/73828 "2012-08-21T01:31:18Z")
hi, my wife is in need of a new car and she wants a wagon with a manual transmission. Her former car was a 2000 Saab 95 wagon that she loved. unfortunately it was totaled in an accident (thankfully no one was hurt). … --- ## [Is this a speed trap? Unreasonable police action?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-speed-trap-unreasonable-police-action/74085)
**Author:** [@eraser1998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eraser1998)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-speed-trap-unreasonable-police-action/74085 "2012-08-21T01:05:40Z")
I'm curious as to others' opinions on this topic. A section of interstate highway on my daily commute passes through a small village in the middle of the metro area. Population of this village is 745. Total area of t… --- ## [Do women have more trouble than men at parallel parking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-women-have-more-trouble-than-men-at-parallel-parking/73993)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-women-have-more-trouble-than-men-at-parallel-parking/73993 "2012-08-21T00:06:52Z")
Mind you, I'm not dissing the ladies here. But there was a call from a femal caller this week about this very topic. From my experience with various girlfriends and their parking, women have more problem with parallel… --- ## [Timing Belt for Lexus RX300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-for-lexus-rx300/74175)
**Author:** [@pipiche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pipiche)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-for-lexus-rx300/74175 "2012-08-20T23:53:02Z")
Thank you to everybody Friday i had a new price from a car shop that i used for tires and they are local family Father and sons in town for many years in Pompano Beach Florida. they told me there is a kit with 3 belts an… --- ## [McGyver fixes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mcgyver-fixes/74102)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mcgyver-fixes/74102 "2012-08-20T23:05:33Z")
Have you ever done one? Mind sharing? Here's one I had to do recently: My '03 Camry with 50k miles has had a lot of rusting occuring around the front end due to the winter salt and low usage. I have replaced the horn… --- ## [In a pickle, need advice!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-pickle-need-advice/74161)
**Author:** [@cuzytoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cuzytoo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-pickle-need-advice/74161 "2012-08-20T22:16:29Z")
Desperately need some advice. Bear with me, the back=story is a bit of an auto-themed soap opera: I'm still driving a 2007 Civic that was a college graduation gift. It isn't flashy, just a 4-cylinder automatic, but I'v… --- ## [Should I buy this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/73867)
**Author:** [@JDM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDM)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/73867 "2012-08-20T21:22:28Z")
http://www.copart.com/c2/onSaleResults.html?\_eventId=getLot&execution=e1s2&lotId=19898692&returnPage=SEARCH\_RESULTS It has a salvage title; I know that and this car got into an accident, and that's rear side collision.… --- ## [Gas Gauge changes after starting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-gauge-changes-after-starting-up/74197)
**Author:** [@kenkahn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenkahn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-gauge-changes-after-starting-up/74197 "2012-08-20T20:26:56Z")
I have an 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. I started having a problem about a year back where when I first start the engine, if there is 1/4 tank or less left in the gas tank, the gauge will at first show the proper level. Ho… --- ## [2008 Pontiac G6 Stuck accelerator. Crashes in runaway truck ramp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-stuck-accelerator-crashes-in-runaway-truck-ramp/74159)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-stuck-accelerator-crashes-in-runaway-truck-ramp/74159 "2012-08-20T19:31:41Z")
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/31366430/detail.html DENVER -- Eastbound Interstate 70 was closed for about an hour at Lookout Mountain after troopers said a car's accelerator got stuck and the driver used a runaw… --- ## [Fuel cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-cleaner/74168)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-cleaner/74168 "2012-08-20T19:03:22Z")
what is the best fuel system cleaner to put in gas tank to clean injector. --- ## [2004 f-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f-150/74190)
**Author:** [@TruckerPaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TruckerPaul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f-150/74190 "2012-08-20T18:07:33Z")
I have a, california emission equipment, F-150. Engine lite is staying on. Ford dealer says it due to the fuel in Ar. Could replace senors but it will just do it again. Any thoughts on this? --- ## [A Hard Starting Chevy Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-hard-starting-chevy-engine/74196)
**Author:** [@STP007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STP007)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-hard-starting-chevy-engine/74196 "2012-08-20T15:53:34Z")
I live in the Northeast and have a 1996 Chevy Cheyenne pickup with a fuel injected small block that has 50k miles. Earlier this summer the truck developed a problem where it is very hard to start when cold (after sittin… --- ## [Broken camshaft 2004 Nissan xtrail PLEASE HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-camshaft-2004-nissan-xtrail-please-help/74163)
**Author:** [@Russellwks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russellwks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-camshaft-2004-nissan-xtrail-please-help/74163 "2012-08-20T05:19:04Z")
Hi all I have a 2004 Nissan xtrail. It got stolen and the pricks put a bolt in the oil filler hole and broke the camshaft :confused: Have taken the rocker cover off and all the valves go up and down and look fine when tu… --- ## [99 Ford Taurus headlights starter reset](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-taurus-headlights-starter-reset/74188)
**Author:** [@significantpickle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/significantpickle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-taurus-headlights-starter-reset/74188 "2012-08-20T04:47:40Z")
My son's 99 Taurus didn't want to start. At first thought it was a dead battery because of something left on, but jumping it didn't help. It starter was clicking like the solenoid was going out. Finally it did start and … --- ## [No brake lights or blinkers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brake-lights-or-blinkers/74187)
**Author:** [@Hopendre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hopendre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brake-lights-or-blinkers/74187 "2012-08-20T03:36:21Z")
Have a 1999 Chevy Lumina. Brake lights do not work and neither do the blinkers. Changed bulbs, fuses are okay, changed flasher module, have run out of ideas. HELP! --- ## [Transmission Issues with 2004 Sable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issues-with-2004-sable/74174)
**Author:** [@TACBeaddazzled](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TACBeaddazzled)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issues-with-2004-sable/74174 "2012-08-20T02:59:06Z")
Greetings!! I own a 2004 Sable with 55361 miles. I purchased the car used with 16,658 miles on it along with an extended warranty. July 24, 2012, my car was towed to a transmission shop, due to the fact, that the car… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1960) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1962)