# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1970 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1971 --- ## [Warning Beeps on 2010 Mazda3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-beeps-on-2010-mazda3/73928)
**Author:** [@Owly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Owly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-beeps-on-2010-mazda3/73928 "2012-08-05T17:54:55Z")
What is the meaning of the persistent warning beeps that occur approximately every minute? The warning beeps began after the car was turned off following a 200 mile trip and are still occurring now. No warning light ev… --- ## [AWD for driving on the beach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-for-driving-on-the-beach/73910)
**Author:** [@Conte\_Yvette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Conte_Yvette)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-for-driving-on-the-beach/73910 "2012-08-05T17:16:26Z")
What are your thoughts on using a 2008 Honda CRV AWD on the beaches in NC . I have experience driving on the beach and plan to air down the tires to 19psi. In the past I have rented a 4WD. How do think the car will ha… --- ## [MINI Cooper or Jeep Liberty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-or-jeep-liberty/73879)
**Author:** [@jaclyn090290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaclyn090290)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-or-jeep-liberty/73879 "2012-08-05T17:04:11Z")
Looking at both of these cars. 2008 or newer for the Jeep and 2007 or newer or the MINI. Which would you recommend and why? --- ## [1996 chevy s10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-s10/73925)
**Author:** [@grndzero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grndzero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-s10/73925 "2012-08-05T16:42:47Z")
my 96 chevy s10 will not start after it heats up when you turn the key dash lights come on but starter will nbot turn over engine i have to wait about an hour i have replaced the ignition switch,starter and ignition cont… --- ## [Keep the '01 Jetta?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-the-01-jetta/73896)
**Author:** [@essjay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/essjay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-the-01-jetta/73896 "2012-08-05T06:50:26Z")
Bought a new auto V6 in 2000, with the idea that when the 10 yr. service contract expired, we'd sell it (loved how it drove, but knew/know that long term durability is not what this car is known for). Now has only 89K… --- ## [BMW 335i fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-335i-fuel-pump/73922)
**Author:** [@hlgilber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hlgilber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-335i-fuel-pump/73922 "2012-08-05T06:27:41Z")
Two months ago I purchased a 2010 BMW 335i, 13400 miles on it, the car is fine, however my dad has been searching the internet about the car and discovered issues with the fuel pump, including a recall, a story on ABC, a… --- ## [Hotwire air conditioning on 1991 Corolla?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hotwire-air-conditioning-on-1991-corolla/73909)
**Author:** [@livoniamist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/livoniamist)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hotwire-air-conditioning-on-1991-corolla/73909 "2012-08-05T06:26:49Z")
I've had two mechanics look at my AC problem in my 1991 Toyota Corolla. The consensus (but not 100% confirmed) is that the problem appears to be the AC amplifier. Replacing it with a junkyard AC amplifier did not work. T… --- ## [My 1988 toyota camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1988-toyota-camry/73913)
**Author:** [@dave76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave76)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1988-toyota-camry/73913 "2012-08-05T04:43:10Z")
I recently asked about my overdrive light on my 88 camry. i was giving some great info that got me thinking about when the problem started i know the throttle sensor has to do with the air flow, i replaced the factory ai… --- ## [Why do we love our cars so much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-we-love-our-cars-so-much/73815)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-we-love-our-cars-so-much/73815 "2012-08-05T04:18:30Z")
There's a lot of infighting amongst gearheads because, like pretty much all groups, they're focusing on the differences instead of the commonalities. In the world of motorcycles, sport bike riders hate cruisers, cruise… --- ## [Bought a Certified Pre-Owned car found out there was frame damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-certified-pre-owned-car-found-out-there-was-frame-damage/73872)
**Author:** [@jaclyn090290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaclyn090290)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-certified-pre-owned-car-found-out-there-was-frame-damage/73872 "2012-08-05T04:14:49Z")
So last year I bought a GM Certified Pre-Owned car from one of the very well known dealerships in my area. I found out when I went to trade it in that it had frame damage and the dealership I was looking to trade it in … --- ## [Dream car for my first car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dream-car-for-my-first-car/73899)
**Author:** [@RichardRahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardRahl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dream-car-for-my-first-car/73899 "2012-08-05T01:53:11Z")
I'll come right out and admit I don't know much about cars. I know the makes and models I personally like, and that's about it. So finding the perfect car has been a bit of a chore, because of that lack of knowledge. I'm… --- ## [Gas Tank Overflow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-overflow/73886)
**Author:** [@briancoffey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/briancoffey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-overflow/73886 "2012-08-05T01:16:58Z")
Every time I fill the tank on my 2008 Scion xD (regardless of which gas station I go to) I get a little overfill than runs down the side of my car onto my tires and onto the street. Each time I use the auto-fill that is … --- ## [1998 Chrysler Cirrus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chrysler-cirrus/73918)
**Author:** [@Antosunil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Antosunil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chrysler-cirrus/73918 "2012-08-05T00:36:41Z")
Air coming out of the vents stink. How can I fix it? --- ## [Trouble starting, shifting, and accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-shifting-and-accelerating/73683)
**Author:** [@TheBoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheBoy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-shifting-and-accelerating/73683 "2012-08-05T00:28:02Z")
First time poster here, so if you guys need more information to help me out, just let me know. I'll do the best I can now :smiley: My 2005 Nissan Altima has been fairly reliable up until the past two years, as it seems… --- ## [Instrument cluster LCD screen for 04 Nissan Quest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-lcd-screen-for-04-nissan-quest/73916)
**Author:** [@Feasle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Feasle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-lcd-screen-for-04-nissan-quest/73916 "2012-08-04T23:27:45Z")
Unfortunately, I have an 04 Nissan Quest. On the instrument cluster, below the speedometer, there is a little LCD screen that shows the odometer reading, the engine temp and the fuel gauge. On my quest the lcd isn't work… --- ## [Child Car Seat Safety Songs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/child-car-seat-safety-songs/73914)
**Author:** [@marshwpg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marshwpg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/child-car-seat-safety-songs/73914 "2012-08-04T21:56:02Z")
Hi. I know of one child car seat safety song - "With Restraints" I know this because I wrote it (-; Are there any others? Thanks, Marsh http://www.marshcarroll.com --- ## [Won't Start Texting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-texting/73912)
**Author:** [@marshwpg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marshwpg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-texting/73912 "2012-08-04T21:43:38Z")
Hi. I hope you like "Won't Start Texting" my free youtube music video about the dangers of distracted driving http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePJU-nU4VpU p.s. you might also like "With Restraints" my tune about child… --- ## [2002 Dakota AC drain plugged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dakota-ac-drain-plugged/73906)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dakota-ac-drain-plugged/73906 "2012-08-04T21:07:56Z")
I purchased a 2002 Dakota and have had a hard time ridding it of all the dog hair from a previous owner. I thought that the heater core was leaking and getting the passenger side floor wet, but it's the overflow for the … --- ## [Chevy s10 1995](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-1995/73907)
**Author:** [@mdow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-1995/73907 "2012-08-04T17:30:53Z")
looking to buy this truck but it has no power it runs good but when driving it wont get up over 40 it makes a popping sound i was thinking o2 censor but thats a guess anybody been there --- ## [Installing an OEM Cruise Control 1998 Cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-an-oem-cruise-control-1998-cavalier/73904)
**Author:** [@HerdFan11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HerdFan11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-an-oem-cruise-control-1998-cavalier/73904 "2012-08-04T17:28:07Z")
Ok, so this is my first post here. I've been looking for a couple of days with no good results. I have a 1998 Chevy Cavalier with 2.2 liter Engine, 3 Speed Automatic transmission. Its an old government vehicle, so the… --- ## [Early 90's Corolla manual transmission: Where is xmission fluid-check plug?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-90s-corolla-manual-transmission-where-is-xmission-fluid-check-plug/73880)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-90s-corolla-manual-transmission-where-is-xmission-fluid-check-plug/73880 "2012-08-04T15:21:31Z")
Just a scheduled routine maintenance check is all. I checked the transmission fluid level on this car's manual transmission a couple years ago. You just unscrew the plug and stick your finger in the hole and make s… --- ## [Spark plugs And Wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-and-wires/73887)
**Author:** [@Ronny\_Speir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronny_Speir)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-and-wires/73887 "2012-08-04T15:15:11Z")
I have a 1996 Toyota Corolla 14800 miles in great shape and maintained. Was told by a service person at Toyota dealer that plugs were good for 35,000 miles and plug wires good for 60,000. Does this sound right? I only… --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback replacement keys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-replacement-keys/73850)
**Author:** [@silvermarsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silvermarsh)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-replacement-keys/73850 "2012-08-04T14:43:17Z")
I recently purchased a slightly used 2011 Subaru Outback. I really like the car so far. But unfortunately the previous owner only turned in one key when they traded it in. I went to my local Subaru dealer to get a sec… --- ## [Electrical problems 98 civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-98-civic/73905)
**Author:** [@frustr8ed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frustr8ed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 9:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-98-civic/73905 "2012-08-04T09:44:08Z")
Hi guys. I have a 1998 Honda Civic DX, which I love dearly, even though it was made without an air conditioner and I live in Houston. I have had this car for about 3 years and it has always run perfectly but I have an el… --- ## [Tester--Thank You](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tester-thank-you/73901)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tester-thank-you/73901 "2012-08-04T06:22:11Z")
The info from http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2286723/replacing-ac-belt#latest Was spot on. Everything that I read said "loosen belt". The sad part was that they did not say "how" to loosen the belt. If you ev… --- ## [1999 Chevy Astro Van that goes BOOOM!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-astro-van-that-goes-booom/73900)
**Author:** [@headrush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/headrush)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-astro-van-that-goes-booom/73900 "2012-08-04T05:29:17Z")
I have a 1999 Astro work van. Recently it has a inconsistent problem. I think it is more likely to happen up hill or when I get around 45/50 miles an hour. It feels like someone slammed on the breaks, it sends the fuel g… --- ## [Old car, low mileage. Yea or nay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-low-mileage-yea-or-nay/73865)
**Author:** [@FrankenPengie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankenPengie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-low-mileage-yea-or-nay/73865 "2012-08-04T04:20:44Z")
I'm day-one into a promotion and raise from 9$/hr to 12$/hr. YAY! I've done the it's-paid-for thing for a good while on a '96 Mazda B2300 with A/C and that's about it.\<— note period. It's got got no power steering pump… --- ## [Xterra AC stops blowing cold after driving for a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-ac-stops-blowing-cold-after-driving-for-a-while/73861)
**Author:** [@REC79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/REC79)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-ac-stops-blowing-cold-after-driving-for-a-while/73861 "2012-08-04T01:38:47Z")
I have a 2003 Nissan Xterra 4 clyd. My AC will stop blowing cold air after driving for about 15-20 minutes. The light on the controls is still on and seems to be running. If I turn off the AC switch and let it sit for… --- ## [Grinding Sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sounds/73801)
**Author:** [@KAT13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KAT13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sounds/73801 "2012-08-04T00:25:18Z")
Even after replacing the brake pads, I hear a scraping or grinding sound as the wheels rotate, one scrape/grind per rotation. It's particularly noticeable when I turn left, but the sound seems to disappear when I turn r… --- ## [Used Catalytic Converter safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-catalytic-converter-safe/73858)
**Author:** [@MandyMarie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MandyMarie)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-catalytic-converter-safe/73858 "2012-08-03T21:32:44Z")
Recently I had my check engine light come on in my car as well as a service light. My car is at 140,000 miles and I drive it around the county for work so I knew I would have some expensive repairs in my future. My ste… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1969) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1971)