# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1976 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1977 --- ## [Lincoln Town Car will not shift back into park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-town-car-will-not-shift-back-into-park/73739)
**Author:** [@CBF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CBF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-town-car-will-not-shift-back-into-park/73739 "2012-07-25T05:14:41Z")
This just happened today. The car will no longer shift pack into park, all the way up the car is still in reverse. All other gears are working fine. What could be wrong with it? --- ## [Octane dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-dilemma/73743)
**Author:** [@Army\_Top](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Army_Top)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-dilemma/73743 "2012-07-25T04:51:36Z")
In Western SD we are having an issue with 85 octane fuel. The suppliers want to distribute it( our suppliers are from the Rocky Mtns region) but 85 octane does not work well at lower elevations in SD and most cars(includ… --- ## [Help me select the right car for me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-select-the-right-car-for-me/73706)
**Author:** [@Living\_A\_Rich\_Life](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Living_A_Rich_Life)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-select-the-right-car-for-me/73706 "2012-07-25T04:42:47Z")
Please recommend a car for me. I currently drive a 2003 Chevy Tracker. I want to change cars to a diesel - biodiesel, automatic, 2 door, hard top with a sunroof, jeep or jeep like mini suv car. I think my options are jee… --- ## [Questions about timing belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-timing-belt-replacement/73676)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-timing-belt-replacement/73676 "2012-07-25T03:44:05Z")
It's been 7 years and 98,000 miles since I bought my Honda Accord EX V6 (automatic), and it's time to get serious about replacing the timing belt. I took a few minutes to read about the process in my Haynes manual. It … --- ## [97 subaru legacy transaxle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-subaru-legacy-transaxle/73727)
**Author:** [@emefa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emefa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-subaru-legacy-transaxle/73727 "2012-07-25T03:40:49Z")
there is a knocking, hesitation in the wheel rotation any input? --- ## [Best H-13 headlight capsule for 2008 Expedition to reveal deer, elk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-h-13-headlight-capsule-for-2008-expedition-to-reveal-deer-elk/73708)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-h-13-headlight-capsule-for-2008-expedition-to-reveal-deer-elk/73708 "2012-07-25T03:30:43Z")
Mountain hospitals have been increasingly calling for STAT bloodeliveries in the middle of the night. Due to deer and elk I drive more slowly but still get surprised by large animals near the roadways. Any suggestions f… --- ## [Ac blowing warm air at a long idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-warm-air-at-a-long-idle/73729)
**Author:** [@sparky1960](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparky1960)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-warm-air-at-a-long-idle/73729 "2012-07-25T01:04:21Z")
Have a 2003 gmc truck 1500hd. When i come to a stop or at idle , my ac blows warm air out. At cursing speed it blows cold air --- ## [1999 Corvette Brake Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-corvette-brake-problem/73738)
**Author:** [@old\_fool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_fool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-corvette-brake-problem/73738 "2012-07-24T22:43:39Z")
A friend of mine passed away recently leaving his widow with a '99 Corvette coupe, automatic. She is trying to sell the car and although it still stops, the mechanic says a part is going bad. The part is the EBCM (elec… --- ## [New brakes make ticking sound when coming to sudden stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-make-ticking-sound-when-coming-to-sudden-stop/73733)
**Author:** [@bluemeanie53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluemeanie53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-make-ticking-sound-when-coming-to-sudden-stop/73733 "2012-07-24T20:56:00Z")
I just had the front brake pads replaced and rotors turned on my 2002 Civic a few days ago and have only put about 100 miles on them, with local driving and slow braking. The other day I had to come to a more sudden stop… --- ## [Sputtering '95 Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-95-corvette/73711)
**Author:** [@Kebords](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kebords)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-95-corvette/73711 "2012-07-24T20:31:24Z")
I have a '95 'vette LT1 that I bought new for my 50th birthday. I only drive it about 4-500 (yes - hundred) miles a year and for the most part it sits in the garage, gets washed and waxed, and put away. 51000 original … --- ## [Bad engine mount](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-engine-mount/73730)
**Author:** [@patrick24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patrick24)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-engine-mount/73730 "2012-07-24T20:11:49Z")
Car is a 2005 Honda Odyssey, approx. 120K, purchased used with 100K and inspected by an independent mechanic. We are now getting a loud engine noise when the engine is warming up, when accelerating or above 2K on the ta… --- ## [1992 BMW 525i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-bmw-525i/73723)
**Author:** [@quick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-bmw-525i/73723 "2012-07-24T20:04:13Z")
I am wondering what would cause the idle on a 1992 bmw 525i to drastically rise and fall continuously. Any and all comments would be helpful. Thank you very much. --- ## [1996 toyota corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-corolla/73725)
**Author:** [@beaner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beaner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-corolla/73725 "2012-07-24T18:08:22Z")
My daughter has a 1996 Toyota Corolla that she bought last year from a personal seller who kept impeccable records on everything that was ever done to the car for maintenence, etc. My mechanic ok'd the buy. For the past … --- ## [My 2012 AWD nissan Rogue was towed from the front wheels. Any damage could have happened?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2012-awd-nissan-rogue-was-towed-from-the-front-wheels-any-damage-could-have-happened/73714)
**Author:** [@bass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bass)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2012-awd-nissan-rogue-was-towed-from-the-front-wheels-any-damage-could-have-happened/73714 "2012-07-24T18:04:03Z")
MY 2012 Nissan Rogue was towed by the Parking Authority because it was parked in the wrong spot. It's an AWD drive and in the manual says that it should be towed using a flat bed or severe damage could happen. Well, wh… --- ## [New tires on the front or back?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-on-the-front-or-back/73715)
**Author:** [@Must58GT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Must58GT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-on-the-front-or-back/73715 "2012-07-24T18:01:28Z")
I replaced two tires on my wife's car this weekend. The tire dealer was passionate about installing the new tires on the REAR of the car. I've always thought it was best to have the new tires on the FRONT of the car s… --- ## [Small SUV suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-suv-suggestion/73658)
**Author:** [@grilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grilla)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-suv-suggestion/73658 "2012-07-24T17:33:33Z")
My wife and I are searching for our first small SUV. I drive over 40K a year for work and deliver material up to 5 ft long from time to time. Needless to say I depreciate a car to death. What small SUV would you recommen… --- ## [Headlights and brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-brake-lights/73674)
**Author:** [@CJ43015](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJ43015)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-brake-lights/73674 "2012-07-24T16:16:29Z")
I have a 2000 Hyundai Sonata. With the headlights turned off, they come on when I brake. How do I correct this? --- ## [2001 Ford Focus Brake and transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-focus-brake-and-transmission-problem/73728)
**Author:** [@carcat33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carcat33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 11:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-focus-brake-and-transmission-problem/73728 "2012-07-24T11:13:02Z")
Could my brake issue be related to my transmission problem? Neither are constant. Brake problem= sometimes the brake pedal feels hard, like there's no power brakes (I drove a car once. ..looong time ago. .. that had no p… --- ## [2000 Nissan Maxima P1320, p0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-p1320-p0420/73726)
**Author:** [@kx1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kx1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 8:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-p1320-p0420/73726 "2012-07-24T08:40:42Z")
Hi, I have a 2000 Maxima, recently i have the code p1320 for 4times and p0420 for 2 times, couple of times after I started the car and the engine was shaking like missfired and smoothed out after restarted. Also sometim… --- ## [How much for a 1995 Mercedes S420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-for-a-1995-mercedes-s420/73721)
**Author:** [@Brendad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-for-a-1995-mercedes-s420/73721 "2012-07-24T07:57:03Z")
Hi, I have volunteered to sell my dad's 1995 Mercedes S420 Sedan. Unfortunately air conditioner is broken and just got new rotors so now it is running smoothly. It also has 92,000 miles on it and it is in very good condi… --- ## [Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/73716)
**Author:** [@Trixie8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trixie8)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/73716 "2012-07-24T06:04:22Z")
Time now for new tires for the 06 BMW X3. I am trying to take good care of it so it lasts a while! I currently have Pirelli and they don't provide the smoothest ride. Any cost effective solutions/suggestions. Kumho and g… --- ## [1981 VW Rabbit brakes having issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-vw-rabbit-brakes-having-issues/73720)
**Author:** [@mrrstr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrrstr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-vw-rabbit-brakes-having-issues/73720 "2012-07-24T04:52:16Z")
I am having issues with my brakes on a 1981 VW Rabbit. It has a 1.9turbo diesel engine, and nothing is necessarily stock, but I've narrowed down some basic parameters: The booster push rod is the major adjustment that… --- ## [2001 Nissan Sentra GXE transmission won't shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-gxe-transmission-wont-shift/73722)
**Author:** [@ufamism](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ufamism)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-gxe-transmission-wont-shift/73722 "2012-07-24T03:32:09Z")
I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE twin cam 16-valve and sporadically (about once every three or four days), the transmission seems to be stuck in third gear and won't down-shift or up-shift. The ATF levels are good, I chec… --- ## [Smelling gasoline when first starting car may be normal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-gasoline-when-first-starting-car-may-be-normal/73608)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-gasoline-when-first-starting-car-may-be-normal/73608 "2012-07-24T02:39:51Z")
Natalie in Vancouver, Washington w.a 1994 Toyota Tercel smells gas when she first starts the car. Like the guys said, it could be a leak. But since it only occurs when first starting, this might be normal. A fuel-inj… --- ## [06 Kia Sorento is now back firing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-kia-sorento-is-now-back-firing/73631)
**Author:** [@GordonB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GordonB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-kia-sorento-is-now-back-firing/73631 "2012-07-24T02:04:49Z")
My timing belt went out a few months ago and it damaged the heads so I've basically rebuilt the entire top end of the engine but now that I've got it back together it is backfiring when I give it gas. It idles just fine.… --- ## [Best Headunit for Shaker 500 system - 2005 Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-headunit-for-shaker-500-system-2005-mustang/73682)
**Author:** [@teachabc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teachabc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-headunit-for-shaker-500-system-2005-mustang/73682 "2012-07-24T02:04:22Z")
The headunit is simply awful and apparently it has been a constant problem for others. It skips terribly and often can't read disks. Anyone have any suggests for a new head unit? I am looking to replace it rather than b… --- ## [2002 Durango Water Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-durango-water-leak/73671)
**Author:** [@Areinaldo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Areinaldo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-durango-water-leak/73671 "2012-07-24T01:57:43Z")
Hello My 2002 4.7L Durango with about 145500 miles started leaking water when I got home today. It may be the water pump but if I look under the truck the water is flowing from one of the bolts of the engine mount next… --- ## [Honda: DOHC Vs SOHC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-dohc-vs-sohc/73703)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-dohc-vs-sohc/73703 "2012-07-24T01:36:07Z")
I have this integra with DOHC that produces 140hp. The newer Civics (2006 onward) have SDHC and 140hp Suppose these Civics are DOHC, would they produce more power? Other thing when they already have VTEC engine, why… --- ## [Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord/73717)
**Author:** [@midnight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/midnight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord/73717 "2012-07-24T01:17:44Z")
MY 1993 Honda Accord has been having trouble starting a few times and now the transmission is slipping. It has close to 200 Thousand miles. --- ## [Infiniti QX4 makes squeeky noise all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-qx4-makes-squeeky-noise-all-the-time/73718)
**Author:** [@Axlehead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Axlehead)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-qx4-makes-squeeky-noise-all-the-time/73718 "2012-07-24T01:16:12Z")
I changed both idler pulleys (AC and Alternator) and still I hear metal-to-metal noise. If a bearing is bad on one of the other pulleys, how do I find that out and can I replace it myself? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1975) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1977)