# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1963 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1964 --- ## [Alfa idle blip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-idle-blip/74150)
**Author:** [@bob90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob90)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alfa-idle-blip/74150 "2012-08-18T20:13:39Z")
I have a 1990 Alfa spider. It has a blip at idle. Originally it was much worse. Idle would drop to 500 then pop up to 1200 the back down, back up etc. Engine would sometimes stall while driving. This happened as I woul… --- ## [1995 Chevrolet Silverado, Diesel, won't move when you put in drive and press the accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-silverado-diesel-wont-move-when-you-put-in-drive-and-press-the-accelerator/74142)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-silverado-diesel-wont-move-when-you-put-in-drive-and-press-the-accelerator/74142 "2012-08-18T18:58:29Z")
I have a 1995 Silverado Diesel 4X4 with 145K miles. I only drive about once a week to take trash to the dump. It's been running great until yesterday. I put in drive and went to pull out of my drive way and truck won'… --- ## [Person that had trouble getting out of park. On the show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/person-that-had-trouble-getting-out-of-park-on-the-show/74070)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/person-that-had-trouble-getting-out-of-park-on-the-show/74070 "2012-08-18T18:46:30Z")
One thing besides going ballistic on the steering wheel would be setting the parking/emergency brake while in drive, then putting the car in park. --- ## [Thumping from under hood. Torque strut mount or Engine mount or Trans mount?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-from-under-hood-torque-strut-mount-or-engine-mount-or-trans-mount/74036)
**Author:** [@DChristop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DChristop)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-from-under-hood-torque-strut-mount-or-engine-mount-or-trans-mount/74036 "2012-08-18T17:57:31Z")
Wondering if anyone would like to help me tackle this question. I have a well taken care of '95 Buick LeSabre w about 80,000. Bought it a couple years ago from a man who kept it in his garage. Most components on car … --- ## [2007 Toyota bluetooth loudspeaker problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-bluetooth-loudspeaker-problem/74144)
**Author:** [@JanieLS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanieLS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-bluetooth-loudspeaker-problem/74144 "2012-08-18T17:40:46Z")
With my windows up, pulled into a parking lot talking on my phone with bluetooth (Verizon-Droid). A colleague found me when I got into the building, saying that she'd heard my whole conversation outside my car! She said … --- ## [Engine Shudders / Burning Rubber Smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shudders-burning-rubber-smell/74138)
**Author:** [@LuckyGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuckyGirl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shudders-burning-rubber-smell/74138 "2012-08-18T17:14:46Z")
Car Details: 2004 Olds Alero GL, 250K miles, well maintained. Our car recently started shuddering/vibrating at speeds over 45mph. Once the shudder begins, it continues for the remainder of the drive. It doesn't feel li… --- ## [Stumped the mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumped-the-mechanics/71046)
**Author:** [@DSM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DSM)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stumped-the-mechanics/71046 "2012-08-18T09:39:40Z")
My 1950 Jeepster has a 6 cylinder 161 flathead. It was always reliable, but recently wouldn't start. After I tried the usual tune ups and carburator rebuilds with no effect, it was hauled to a gas station. After 8 wee… --- ## [Car Battery Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-dying/74130)
**Author:** [@FrustratedSquirrel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrustratedSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 9:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-dying/74130 "2012-08-18T09:21:15Z")
My battery has been dying intermittently. Twice after a week long vacation I have come home to a dead battery. No lights were on in the car and no clear source of a leak. It charged up but would die again after 12 to 24 … --- ## [1993 Toyota Camry DX with 170,000 miles won't start after replacing starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-camry-dx-with-170-000-miles-wont-start-after-replacing-starter/74129)
**Author:** [@lisalynn74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisalynn74)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-camry-dx-with-170-000-miles-wont-start-after-replacing-starter/74129 "2012-08-18T04:42:28Z")
Last week the coil went out. The housing had several cracks, and the heavy oil had filled the distributor cap. So the coil, rotor, and distributor cap were replaced. About 4 days later, all my engine would do was make a … --- ## [Engine turn off and on in stop and go traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-turn-off-and-on-in-stop-and-go-traffic/74060)
**Author:** [@rona1941](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rona1941)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-turn-off-and-on-in-stop-and-go-traffic/74060 "2012-08-18T04:26:25Z")
Turning the engine off and on in stop and go traffic saves gas but what does it do for the life of battery and starter? --- ## [Importance of rev matching on downshift to reduce clutch wear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importance-of-rev-matching-on-downshift-to-reduce-clutch-wear/74074)
**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importance-of-rev-matching-on-downshift-to-reduce-clutch-wear/74074 "2012-08-18T00:02:17Z")
I'm curious how important it is to rev match on a downshift with a manual transmission? I've driven manual cars for many years and have never done this. I recently read that doing it is a good idea because it reduces clu… --- ## [Tommy Kendall Races Again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommy-kendall-races-again/74134)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommy-kendall-races-again/74134 "2012-08-17T22:12:08Z")
He's racing in the ALMS Rolex series driving a SRT Viper GTS-R in the GT series. Kendall and Marc Goosens took 25th at Mid-Ohio. I'm sure that you are all aware or assumed that a Corvette C6-R won, and you are right. … --- ## [1993 Volvo 960 Flasher Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-960-flasher-module/74111)
**Author:** [@jaycie622](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaycie622)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-960-flasher-module/74111 "2012-08-17T20:39:32Z")
TBF (Terrific Boy Friend)'s work car flashers are not working. He has ascertained that it is NOT the fuse. He bought a replacement FL35 module today but can't figure out where it goes. Googling it (my job) says A) in con… --- ## [Foam in AC Vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foam-in-ac-vents/74122)
**Author:** [@Clair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clair)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foam-in-ac-vents/74122 "2012-08-17T19:11:22Z")
Hi everyone. Perhaps someone will have an idea. There are bits of foam blowing out of the ac vents on my chevy pickup. Took it to the shop. They checked it over and said that the AC is functioning properly no problems wi… --- ## [92 Toyota Truck leaking transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-toyota-truck-leaking-transmission-fluid/74090)
**Author:** [@Msdayslane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Msdayslane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-toyota-truck-leaking-transmission-fluid/74090 "2012-08-17T18:44:12Z")
My truck is leaking transmission fluid. I know you are going to tell me that i need new seals but, i have taken this truck to many mechanics and they assure me that its not the problem. It is leaking out the vent. Ther… --- ## [Intermittent Windshield Wiper Operation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-windshield-wiper-operation/74033)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-windshield-wiper-operation/74033 "2012-08-17T18:32:07Z")
I'm trying to figure out what could be the reason why I have Intermittent wiper operation on this truck. It's a 99 Chevy 1500 4.8 4X4. It's almost like the wipers have a mind of their own. Sometimes working properly but … --- ## [Elusive rattle in Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elusive-rattle-in-accord/74131)
**Author:** [@eholers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eholers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elusive-rattle-in-accord/74131 "2012-08-17T18:06:04Z")
OK, so I got several helpful comments on my prior post describing a rattle which I couldnt figure out, and thus far, the rattle is still winning. But, I am not giving in. I thought a couple videos of the sound would he… --- ## [All Wheel Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive/74126)
**Author:** [@tmatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmatt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive/74126 "2012-08-17T17:10:30Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle. I damaged a tire and had to get it replaced. Now the dealer tells me that since I have an AWD vehicle, I have to replace the other 3 tires or risk damaging the drive train. Is this reall… --- ## [2000 Forester that shakes at higher speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-forester-that-shakes-at-higher-speeds/74118)
**Author:** [@arielphf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arielphf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-forester-that-shakes-at-higher-speeds/74118 "2012-08-17T15:15:51Z")
My 2000 Forester recently started shaking while driving at highway speeds or while under engine load (hills, accelerating, etc). My first thought was that it was a problem with the alignment so I took it to my local tir… --- ## [Lexus RX300 hasn't been driven in a few years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx300-hasnt-been-driven-in-a-few-years/74124)
**Author:** [@94901car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/94901car)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx300-hasnt-been-driven-in-a-few-years/74124 "2012-08-17T07:48:51Z")
My husband's 10 year old Lexus RX300 has been parked in our garage for about 4 years. He's recovered from a medical issue now, and wants to get his car running again. The garage never gets very hot or very cold, so the c… --- ## [Junk yards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junk-yards/74108)
**Author:** [@is300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/is300)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junk-yards/74108 "2012-08-17T07:34:30Z")
Hey I have a lexus IS300 2001 that I am trying to find body parts for. however this seems to be somewhat difficult. I have tried calling local junk yards but this is time-consuming. So i was hoping to find a good online … --- ## [Radiator fluid not being sucked back into the engine when it cools](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fluid-not-being-sucked-back-into-the-engine-when-it-cools/74046)
**Author:** [@AJ321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AJ321)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fluid-not-being-sucked-back-into-the-engine-when-it-cools/74046 "2012-08-17T07:24:39Z")
99 Toyota Avalon, 3.6 L engine, 160k miles The engine sends radiator fluid to the overflow reservoir but doesn't suck it back into the engine when it cools. My mechanic replaced the radiator, cap, and hoses...no change. … --- ## [1993 toyota tercel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-tercel/74125)
**Author:** [@gramma\_jojo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gramma_jojo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-tercel/74125 "2012-08-17T05:11:11Z")
I have a 1993 toyota tercel that has a strange problem. The car starts fine when the engine is cold. If I drive it 15 to 20 minutes and stop and then try to start it again it will either not start or if it does, it mak… --- ## [2005 volvo 240t5---check engine light and gas cap aka fuel tank cap---delayed affect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-240t5-check-engine-light-and-gas-cap-aka-fuel-tank-cap-delayed-affect/74094)
**Author:** [@rakey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rakey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-240t5-check-engine-light-and-gas-cap-aka-fuel-tank-cap-delayed-affect/74094 "2012-08-17T04:53:31Z")
The dreaded light came on and after checking the internet I bought an after market gas cap at the local chain store---and it worked! The light went out---for about a week. So I bought a factory cap from a volvo parts hou… --- ## [AC oiling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-oiling/74119)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-oiling/74119 "2012-08-17T04:19:03Z")
So I'm half way through replacing the compressor on my 04 CRV. First, what a total PITA job, many times harder then it could be. I plan on pulling the lines, and evaporator to flush them. My question is where do I put th… --- ## [Do I need a new clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch/74121)
**Author:** [@thomasdantas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomasdantas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-clutch/74121 "2012-08-17T04:17:30Z")
2006 Subaru Forester with 105K on it. For about 9 months the clutch has gotten really hard to push into the floor, especially relative to my Dad's new Subaru Forester. In addition, I think I am noticing the engaging po… --- ## [Problems with Altitude -- 1995 Motorhome with Ford 7.5 L/245 hp V8 Gas Fuel Injection 460 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-altitude-1995-motorhome-with-ford-7-5-l-245-hp-v8-gas-fuel-injection-460-engine/74035)
**Author:** [@Holiday\_Rambler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holiday_Rambler)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-altitude-1995-motorhome-with-ford-7-5-l-245-hp-v8-gas-fuel-injection-460-engine/74035 "2012-08-17T03:33:36Z")
I have a 1995 Holiday Rambler motorhome with a Ford 7.5 L/245 hp V8 Gas Fuel Injection 460 engine, 48,000 miles. It runs perfectly at sea level. When I drive up to the mountains it's just fine accelerating up the mountai… --- ## [Selling a car - some body damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-car-some-body-damage/74097)
**Author:** [@Carolus88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carolus88)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-car-some-body-damage/74097 "2012-08-17T02:45:09Z")
I have a 2011 Kia Forte. I'm seeing these listed on craigslist with twice as many miles as I have, for significantly more than KBB. In my case, my car has some slight but visible damage on the front and rear bumpers, one… --- ## [Ac occasionally blows hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-occasionally-blows-hot-air/74123)
**Author:** [@jackd1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackd1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-occasionally-blows-hot-air/74123 "2012-08-16T23:37:57Z")
Occasionally the Ac stops running and starts blowing hot air from the side side vents but not the center dash vents I have taken the car to 2 different VW dealers and neither can find the problem The car has been very re… --- ## [Sway Bar Broke at Both Ends!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-broke-at-both-ends/74089)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-broke-at-both-ends/74089 "2012-08-16T22:29:59Z")
My 2000 Buick Century has both ends of the front sway bar broke partially at both ends-the bottom half of the flattened tubular terminal has cracked away. Would it be worthwhile to just have the cracks welded back togeth… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1962) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1964)