# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1972 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1973 --- ## [Replacing a/c Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-c-belt/73855)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-c-belt/73855 "2012-08-02T13:10:06Z")
I'm changing the three belts on an 08 Hyundai Accent 1.6L The alternator belt and the water pump to power steering v belt are no problem to remove and replace. I cannot figure figure out the a/c belt removal procedure. I… --- ## [Subaru bumper to bumper protection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-bumper-to-bumper-protection/73844)
**Author:** [@PDX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PDX)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-bumper-to-bumper-protection/73844 "2012-08-02T06:09:27Z")
I'm getting ready to buy a 2009 subaru and will need to drive it 3,000 miles right off the bat. Thay are trying to sell me bumper to bumper protection for $975 is it worth it if that warranty will end March 2015? --- ## [Non-starting Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-starting-corvette/73857)
**Author:** [@Ricwb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricwb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/non-starting-corvette/73857 "2012-08-02T05:46:05Z")
Been fighting a starting problem for months with a 1976 Corvette. Car starts fine on first try, but if I shut off the engine, it won't crank again for hours, usually overnight. All I get is a buzzer noise when I turn t… --- ## [2004 Buick Rendezvouse Turn signal and Brake lights don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvouse-turn-signal-and-brake-lights-dont-work/73860)
**Author:** [@Fitz369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fitz369)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvouse-turn-signal-and-brake-lights-dont-work/73860 "2012-08-02T05:40:11Z")
I turned the car on this morning and my turn signals don't work, there is no clicking sound when I flip the left or right signal and when I step on the brakes the brake lights don't illuminate. Needless to say the cars … --- ## [AC repair and recharge questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repair-and-recharge-questions/73693)
**Author:** [@MCBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCBMW)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repair-and-recharge-questions/73693 "2012-08-02T04:43:41Z")
Ok, this post is full of bad ideas so go ahead and shout at me if you need to. I have a 1985 BMW 318i, 5 speed manual. So, I had this crazy idea that since it's pretty much been 100 degrees every day since April I ne… --- ## [Knocking sound in Nissan Versa on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-in-nissan-versa-on-startup/73863)
**Author:** [@KnowNotCars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KnowNotCars)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-in-nissan-versa-on-startup/73863 "2012-08-02T04:30:07Z")
Have a 2008 Nissan Versa... Nissan just replaced the engine (under warranty still fortunately) due to some issue with the dip stick... wasn't reading the oil right or something, so a piston got fried. Anyone else experi… --- ## [93 Honda Civic: CA Smog test fail related to dead battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-civic-ca-smog-test-fail-related-to-dead-battery/73843)
**Author:** [@JSchultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JSchultz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-civic-ca-smog-test-fail-related-to-dead-battery/73843 "2012-08-02T01:44:10Z")
My 93 Civic just miserably failed its smog test. The HC was slightly high and the NO was more than double the allowable limit. The car has just over 100K miles. Last week, I had a dead battery and since then, I've on… --- ## [What Should Be Most Important](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-most-important/73740)
**Author:** [@rkijtttt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkijtttt)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-most-important/73740 "2012-08-02T01:43:22Z")
My husband and I are in the market for a new (to us) vehicle. We need something that seats at least 6 though 7 would be better. I found a Dodge Caravan that I really like that seats 7. It has 22K miles and is a 2005. … --- ## [Chevy Equinox A/C has a mind of its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-equinox-a-c-has-a-mind-of-its-own/73839)
**Author:** [@crj123082](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crj123082)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-equinox-a-c-has-a-mind-of-its-own/73839 "2012-08-02T00:12:59Z")
Hello all, I really hope someone out there can help me, since I can't seem to get anywhere with local repair people... I have a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, and for a long time the air conditioner has had a mind of its own.… --- ## [1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan A/C trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-volvo-240-dl-sedan-a-c-trouble/73845)
**Author:** [@Number3124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Number3124)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-volvo-240-dl-sedan-a-c-trouble/73845 "2012-08-01T23:41:23Z")
Hello everyone, this is my first post here. I've listened to the show for a long time, and now that I'm having some car trouble, I'm hoping I can get some help. I've had my Volvo 240 for about four years now, and since I… --- ## [Advice for choosing a safe, fuel efficient, inexpensive new used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-choosing-a-safe-fuel-efficient-inexpensive-new-used-car/73809)
**Author:** [@car\_seeker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/car_seeker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-choosing-a-safe-fuel-efficient-inexpensive-new-used-car/73809 "2012-08-01T22:14:30Z")
My husband and I are in the market for a new used car. We have one 11-year-old daughter, and we often drive her and two or three of her friends around town. We live at sea level in Santa Cruz, California, and we travel 2… --- ## [Problems with Automatic Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-automatic-transmission/73854)
**Author:** [@Saleem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saleem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-automatic-transmission/73854 "2012-08-01T21:11:26Z")
I have a Toyota Corrolla Altis Cruisetronic Automatic transmission. Car has done only 4000 km and is 8 months old. Problem I am having is that when I release the accelerator pedal say while driving at 60 kph, the ca… --- ## [Brake and battery indicator lights stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-battery-indicator-lights-stay-on/73847)
**Author:** [@Tjkanakis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tjkanakis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-battery-indicator-lights-stay-on/73847 "2012-08-01T18:26:45Z")
I have a Nissan 98 frontier 4wheel drive 4 cylinder king cab. i just changed the winshield washer pump and since then the brake and battery indicator lights stay on. I disconnected the battery and that didn't help. The b… --- ## [Passenger that Squeeks!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-that-squeeks/72835)
**Author:** [@teri5393](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teri5393)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-that-squeeks/72835 "2012-08-01T16:06:34Z")
I am babysitting my daughters Toyota Camry hybrid (she lives in NYC currently and occasionally comes home to NC and drives her car). I drive the car a few times a week. Friday, when I went to put the groceries in the p… --- ## [Who just fell off the turnip truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-just-fell-off-the-turnip-truck/73832)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-just-fell-off-the-turnip-truck/73832 "2012-08-01T08:31:24Z")
I think I did. I got prices for replacing the timing belt in my 2005 Honda Accord 6-cyl. The first place I went is a private shop. They will replace the timing belt, pulleys, water pump, coolant, and serpentine belt. … --- ## [Car radio says, "NO"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-says-no/73822)
**Author:** [@CrockAlley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrockAlley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-says-no/73822 "2012-08-01T07:15:47Z")
I had to change my battery over the weekend. When I put the new one in, everything seemed to work fine except the radio. The clock works, but when I turn on the radio, the display reads "NO". I can put a tape in the deck… --- ## [2012 Mustang GT - Squeaky Front Passenger Brake - Dealer is stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mustang-gt-squeaky-front-passenger-brake-dealer-is-stumped/73819)
**Author:** [@oik520](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oik520)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mustang-gt-squeaky-front-passenger-brake-dealer-is-stumped/73819 "2012-08-01T04:17:31Z")
I have a new 2012 mustang GT with just under 5000 miles (no brembo package). For the first 3-5 stops, the passenger front brake squeals loudly right before coming to a stop, then goes away for a while. Intermittently, … --- ## [1990 Toyota 4runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-4runner/73849)
**Author:** [@Dude\_Bro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dude_Bro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-4runner/73849 "2012-08-01T03:33:30Z")
My 1990 Toyota 4runner won't stay running after I changed the air filter. Starts up for couple sec then dies. It ran the same morning then had problem after changing filter. --- ## [77 F -150 Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/77-f-150-overheating/73788)
**Author:** [@pshoremo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pshoremo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/77-f-150-overheating/73788 "2012-08-01T03:16:51Z")
Ok so here is the latest problem with my 77 F-150. This truck is an automatic 4x4 351 modified. I had noticed a while back that this thing was getting hot, so I replaced the radiator. I knew the radiator needed to be… --- ## [Air conditioning. honda prelude 200000 m](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-honda-prelude-200000-m/73346)
**Author:** [@prelude\_95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prelude_95)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-honda-prelude-200000-m/73346 "2012-08-01T01:53:23Z")
i have a 1995 ac is original except compressor, it leaks wont hold charge its the only part that leaks. can i replace my self and have mechanic service it for me thainking maybe pick a part used. I know other parts need … --- ## [Odd brake related noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-brake-related-noise/73823)
**Author:** [@london](https://community.cartalk.com/u/london)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-brake-related-noise/73823 "2012-08-01T01:47:28Z")
Okay this is really starting to bug me. First a little history... Vehicle is a 94 Suburban. The front brakes were done approximately 14K miles ago. Rear about 10K miles ago. Ever since the front brake job (new rotors, … --- ## [Skipping, Missing, hesitating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skipping-missing-hesitating/73842)
**Author:** [@blind\_squirrel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blind_squirrel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skipping-missing-hesitating/73842 "2012-08-01T01:42:28Z")
I drive a 1999 Ford X V8, 189,000 miles and it's been a great car. Lately tho, and in particular when the temperature is above 90, it begins to miss, hesitate, then jerk forward all at once. Some times, when the accelera… --- ## [2005 Buick LaCrosse V-6 Engine Oil Mystery Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-v-6-engine-oil-mystery-leak/72805)
**Author:** [@Ding-Dong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ding-Dong)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lacrosse-v-6-engine-oil-mystery-leak/72805 "2012-08-01T01:30:10Z")
We purchased a new LaCrosse CXL in 2005. Its speedometer now shows 90,126 miles. The 5W-30 motor oil has been changed every 3,000 miles with no indication of oil loss until around 65,000 miles, when I began noticing a sl… --- ## [Brake fluid change at 30k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-change-at-30k/73790)
**Author:** [@Greuceanu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greuceanu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-change-at-30k/73790 "2012-07-31T23:53:07Z")
I have a 2008 Impreza that has almost 50k now. I just bought last week a second Impreza, a 2012 model, from an out of town dealership. During the purchase I was offered a maintenance package which brought to my attention… --- ## [Chrysler Cutting Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-cutting-off/73838)
**Author:** [@mesevern08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mesevern08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-cutting-off/73838 "2012-07-31T23:47:01Z")
I drive a 2000 Chrysler 300m with over 210k miles on it. Over the last couple of months it has started cutting off on me when I come to a stop at a stop sign or street light. When this happens the steering wheel and ga… --- ## [Wth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wth/73836)
**Author:** [@flyty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flyty)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wth/73836 "2012-07-31T21:10:26Z")
I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica and I have replaced the front end motor mounts three times within the last year. What can I do because I refuse to keep paying for the same repair? --- ## [Negotiating with mechanic after repair problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negotiating-with-mechanic-after-repair-problems/73830)
**Author:** [@suesbug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suesbug)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negotiating-with-mechanic-after-repair-problems/73830 "2012-07-31T20:00:10Z")
I took my VW "73 SuperBeetle to a mechanic I'd used before for an engine knock problem that I'd been told required a new engine. This mechanic thought he could fix the problem with an additive, and, if that didn't work,… --- ## [Replacement parts, body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-parts-body/73834)
**Author:** [@MelissaLynAgawa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelissaLynAgawa)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-parts-body/73834 "2012-07-31T19:35:38Z")
Hi. I am considering buying a 1995 Saab 900 se turbo. It is a 2 door hatchback for a great price. Only problem is the passenger door is smashed and does not work. How would I find a parts car to buy a door for this vehic… --- ## [BMW 530D Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530d-vibration/73837)
**Author:** [@BasDutch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BasDutch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-530d-vibration/73837 "2012-07-31T19:31:05Z")
We moved to Munich, Germany about 2 years ago, still a frequent listener thanks to the internet radio options. The company car programs are great here and as such we received our brand new 530D. The car has been great, e… --- ## [1985 Ford F150 engine misses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-ford-f150-engine-misses/73773)
**Author:** [@holersl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/holersl)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-ford-f150-engine-misses/73773 "2012-07-31T18:48:53Z")
I am stumped. I've had my mechanic work on this issue (the engine misses), and for the past few months thought the issue was resolved.... Truck is 27 years old and has only 75K actual miles. Here's what I have done. I… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1971) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1973)