# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1969 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1970 --- ## [1996 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-camry/73943)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_Ms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_Ms)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-camry/73943 "2012-08-07T03:30:05Z")
I have a 1996 Toyota Camry it has a small leak-from the "Rear Main Seal" Very expensive to repair $800 I cant afford that at this time. My question is has anyone tried this product as temporary fix or know if it works?… --- ## [Engine rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rebuild/73950)
**Author:** [@eatsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eatsnacks)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rebuild/73950 "2012-08-07T03:08:07Z")
How many hours, once the engine is removed from a vehicle, would it take to rebuild an six cylinder engine? --- ## [Subaru Outback 2008 - Do I repair it or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2008-do-i-repair-it-or-not/73956)
**Author:** [@StevoDent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevoDent)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2008-do-i-repair-it-or-not/73956 "2012-08-07T03:03:26Z")
I have a 2008 Outback and I just got news from my repairman that says there is a leak in the head gasket and one of my axle boots is cracking. The axle boot is not the major concern, but is it worth it to spend the $250… --- ## [My Expensive Lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-expensive-lemon/73881)
**Author:** [@mattedgar75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattedgar75)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-expensive-lemon/73881 "2012-08-07T02:44:00Z")
I have a 2012 GMC Yukon Denali that I bought in January of this year. When slowing down from an already slow speed, say going from 25 mph to 0 mph, the RPMs drop dramatically then come back up and then drop again. Usua… --- ## [End of life: GMC Jimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-life-gmc-jimmy/73870)
**Author:** [@Suzi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-life-gmc-jimmy/73870 "2012-08-07T02:39:07Z")
I heard on Car Talk that a car can always be repaired cheaper than replaced. Is this still true? My 1989 GMC Jimmy is still going, sort of, but when I went to my local mechanic because the defroster stopped working which… --- ## [Do I need to use premium unleaded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-use-premium-unleaded/73944)
**Author:** [@ichiro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ichiro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-use-premium-unleaded/73944 "2012-08-07T00:46:21Z")
I am looking to buy a used 2001 lexus es300 for my son, will he still need to use premium unleaded gas it says is required? With gas at the prices they are not sure if he should have this car. Are there any other concern… --- ## [Buick LaSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lasabre/73955)
**Author:** [@brett1956](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brett1956)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lasabre/73955 "2012-08-07T00:14:40Z")
Vibrating at 50-55mph, also at 75+, was reduced considerably when forward transmission mount was replaced. Still shimmies and feel little in the steering wheel. Have replaced tie rod ends, back struts and tires. Need hel… --- ## [Tire + Curb =?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-curb/73898)
**Author:** [@biffmeister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/biffmeister)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-curb/73898 "2012-08-06T23:11:33Z")
Pulling out of a parking lot, my passenger side rear tire hit the curb. I felt it go up and the bump down. Upon visual inspection, the tire looks fine -- just some brown discoloration where I assume the impact happened… --- ## [Cabin filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter/73953)
**Author:** [@Dickie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dickie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter/73953 "2012-08-06T23:03:50Z")
does a 1999 nissan maxima have a replaceable cabin filter? --- ## [1998 Mazda MPV – Problems starting when engine warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-mpv-problems-starting-when-engine-warmed-up/73350)
**Author:** [@Timjam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Timjam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-mpv-problems-starting-when-engine-warmed-up/73350 "2012-08-06T20:46:11Z")
Been having this problem since this past Easter when our mechanic installed new valve cover gaskets. When the van is hot (normal operating temperature) and you turn it off just for a minute, like to get gas, and try … --- ## [Creaky turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaky-turns/73684)
**Author:** [@TheBoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheBoy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaky-turns/73684 "2012-08-06T20:28:57Z")
I recently started noticing that a creaking sound occasionally (but increasingly) when turning my 2005 Nissan Altima. It seems to happen more after storms, significant temperature changes, and in the morning. It happens… --- ## [Motor Mounts, which one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mounts-which-one/73920)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mounts-which-one/73920 "2012-08-06T20:02:59Z")
I am going to buy a cheap 2004 CRV from work. They think it needs a wheel bearing, and it might.. However I think the sounds we are hearing is a bad motor mount. When accelerating from a dead stop it makes an odd noise t… --- ## [Noise like rusty springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-like-rusty-springs/73941)
**Author:** [@Beez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-like-rusty-springs/73941 "2012-08-06T19:39:56Z")
I have a 2002 Acura 3.5RL with 129,000 miles. I have a noise that sounds like rusty springs when I get in the car, during driving it and when I get out. It sounds like it's beneath the front seats of the car and very lou… --- ## [For you Automotive HVAC guys, 2006 Envoy Defrost only issue automatic controls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-you-automotive-hvac-guys-2006-envoy-defrost-only-issue-automatic-controls/73893)
**Author:** [@W30post](https://community.cartalk.com/u/W30post)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-you-automotive-hvac-guys-2006-envoy-defrost-only-issue-automatic-controls/73893 "2012-08-06T19:26:55Z")
My mother-in-law bought this Envoy new and it has proven to be a great vehicle for her. About a year ago her battery went dead and when changed the auto controls for the dash are stuck on defrost. Here is Al that is not … --- ## [Which to sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-to-sell/73939)
**Author:** [@Hankers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hankers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-to-sell/73939 "2012-08-06T18:55:04Z")
Just purchased a 2005 Ford Escape from family and now my husband and I are deciding which of our older cars we should sell. My car is a 1996 Saturn SC1 (2 door sports coupe) with 60k miles on it. My husband's car is… --- ## [AC Expansion valve?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-expansion-valve/73938)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-expansion-valve/73938 "2012-08-06T08:03:38Z")
So that CRV I got yesterday also did not have working AC. I was hoping it was low on R134. So I got a can from the autoparts store with the built in gauge. Hooked it up and started filling the system (I know it was not c… --- ## [To change or not to change to Synthetic oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-change-or-not-to-change-to-synthetic-oil/73911)
**Author:** [@cabojeeper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cabojeeper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-change-or-not-to-change-to-synthetic-oil/73911 "2012-08-06T05:49:50Z")
I have a 2002 Grand Jeep Cherokee Limited - 4.7 HO engine - 127,000 miles - non oil burner or leaker. I live in Cabo San Lucas ( Mexico). I've changed the oil & filter every 3000 miles since I bought it new. As I now… --- ## [To Fix or Not to Fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix/73908)
**Author:** [@CarrProblems](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarrProblems)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix/73908 "2012-08-06T04:08:03Z")
I have an '04 Nissan Maxima SE, fully loaded with everything a recent college grad would love to have in a car but doesn't normally get. I was lucky enough to get the car from it's only other owner, my mom, 3 years ago. … --- ## [Car won't start after O/D light blinking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-o-d-light-blinking/73940)
**Author:** [@vuvoozela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vuvoozela)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-o-d-light-blinking/73940 "2012-08-06T03:58:51Z")
My Mazda MPV suddenly won't start. When I turn the car on and try using the electronic locks, that "locking" sound sounds very weak and the car is unable to lock or unlock itself. I tried jumping it, and I took the batte… --- ## ["Replacement brand" warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-brand-warranty/73937)
**Author:** [@Light\_Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Light_Duty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-brand-warranty/73937 "2012-08-06T01:11:54Z")
Does anyone know where I can locate an online copy of "Replacement brands" warranty for their aftermarket headlights? --- ## [My 2000 Buick Century is Having Intermintent Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2000-buick-century-is-having-intermintent-starting-problems/73930)
**Author:** [@LBizzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LBizzy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2000-buick-century-is-having-intermintent-starting-problems/73930 "2012-08-06T01:04:07Z")
So I have a 2000 Buick, and it generally starts. However, twice now at random times the car hasn"t started. It doesn't turn over, but makes a buzzing sound. The strange thing is, that usually after leaving it alone for a… --- ## [Smallest vehicle that can fit a power chair lift and be modified for reduced effort steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smallest-vehicle-that-can-fit-a-power-chair-lift-and-be-modified-for-reduced-effort-steering/72806)
**Author:** [@Frazzled](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smallest-vehicle-that-can-fit-a-power-chair-lift-and-be-modified-for-reduced-effort-steering/72806 "2012-08-05T23:31:28Z")
I need to get a vehicle that can be fitted with a lift in the cargo area for an electric wheelchair, like the Bruno lift (http://www.bruno.com/vehicle-lift-curb-sider.html) and that can also be modified to have reduced e… --- ## [2001 Mazda Miata AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-miata-ac/73927)
**Author:** [@Giant\_Grouper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Giant_Grouper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-miata-ac/73927 "2012-08-05T21:04:04Z")
I have a 2001 Miata. It's been over 100 degrees daily lately. The AC will blow sort of cold for about 30 minutes and the temp gauge will move towards the H hashmarks. If I turn the AC off, the gauge will slowly drop. … --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/73926)
**Author:** [@meridwen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meridwen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/73926 "2012-08-05T20:31:31Z")
I recently had to have a 7 year old battery replaced on my 1997 Acura 2.5 TL. The first battery I bought as a replacement seemed fine for a few days, then it stranded me. I called the tow truck a second time and return… --- ## [Thermostats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostats/73923)
**Author:** [@honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostats/73923 "2012-08-05T20:20:43Z")
Would any of you good mechanics know if a 2006 honda CRV has the newer fail-safe type of thermostat or is it still the old type that I have changed many of in my younger days ? Also any idea what the fail safe type cost.… --- ## [2002 Honda Civic Ex](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-ex/73932)
**Author:** [@Cornman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cornman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-ex/73932 "2012-08-05T20:14:21Z")
My civic and making a noise from the engine and i found a youtube video with the exact same noise but now comments. Please Help! here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quBY-mKto\_M --- ## [A/c compressor on my 88 camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-on-my-88-camry/73931)
**Author:** [@dave76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave76)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-compressor-on-my-88-camry/73931 "2012-08-05T20:11:34Z")
whenever i use the a/c on the 88 camry it blows hot air unless you drivering very fastg when the vechile is idleing it seem to heat up agian you can hear the compressor cyle on and offf so that would mean the compressor … --- ## [Big Trouble $$$-Battery Leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-trouble-battery-leaking/73915)
**Author:** [@shek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-trouble-battery-leaking/73915 "2012-08-05T19:05:59Z")
I need some thoughts on how others would handle this situation: A few weeks ago my 2008 Ford Fusion engine/transmission warning lights came on. I took my car to a local Ford dealer and they told me that my Bosch battery … --- ## [Tranny downshifting hard into 1st gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-downshifting-hard-into-1st-gear/73787)
**Author:** [@Spanky2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spanky2012)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-downshifting-hard-into-1st-gear/73787 "2012-08-05T18:31:24Z")
I have a 90 Cutlass Cruiser SL and it is shifting real hard going down to first. Other gears are fine. Checked motor mounts, ok. Also stutters at higher speeds in OD but when I kick it down to drive it quits. She has a… --- ## [How long does my car have to live?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-my-car-have-to-live/73875)
**Author:** [@Unsprung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unsprung)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-my-car-have-to-live/73875 "2012-08-05T18:09:25Z")
I have a 1997 Honda Civic with 268k. It runs well although it lacks the pep it used to have. Recently I was told that my compression is only about 110 on each cylinder, while it should be 135-180, and that this is normal… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1968) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1970)