# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1978 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1979 --- ## [Decals on the body of a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decals-on-the-body-of-a-car/73659)
**Author:** [@Yojutomima](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yojutomima)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/decals-on-the-body-of-a-car/73659 "2012-07-22T08:05:08Z")
My brother in law was in a wheel chair and on his car he put Wheelchair decals all over it. Now we are wanting to sell the car and would like to know if there is a safe and easy way to get the decals off the body with o… --- ## [Mini Cooper Electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-electrical-issue/73679)
**Author:** [@BRPan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRPan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-electrical-issue/73679 "2012-07-22T07:36:30Z")
I have a 2002 Mini Cooper I bought a year and a half ago. The last couple of months when I shut my car off I sometimes hear a buzz sound near the center console and my trip odometer resets to zero, and my LED clock reset… --- ## [How do I open the hood when the latch cable isn't working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-open-the-hood-when-the-latch-cable-isnt-working/73667)
**Author:** [@SClayton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SClayton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-open-the-hood-when-the-latch-cable-isnt-working/73667 "2012-07-22T06:01:20Z")
My son's 2007 Honda Civic coupe hood won't open. There's no resistance when pulling the hood release. Either the cable is broken or disconnected from the latch. I poked around with screwdrivers, long drill bits and a … --- ## [Brake Pads - Don't want to get messed with!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pads-dont-want-to-get-messed-with/73653)
**Author:** [@cecilylinn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cecilylinn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pads-dont-want-to-get-messed-with/73653 "2012-07-22T05:56:08Z")
I have to get my brake pads repaired on a 2007 Honda Civic. A grinding noise started about 2 days ago when I press the brake. 1) How much should this cost? 2) What additional stuff might they get me to purchase o… --- ## [Light tapping while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-tapping-while-accelerating/73633)
**Author:** [@elikeeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elikeeler)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-tapping-while-accelerating/73633 "2012-07-22T04:26:29Z")
i have a manual 1992 ford ranger V6 with a 3.0L and for a while now i have been hearing a VERY light tapping sound while accelerating. its so quiet that most people can barely hear it when I turn off the radio and A/C. … --- ## [Bad head gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-head-gasket/73668)
**Author:** [@ratdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ratdog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-head-gasket/73668 "2012-07-22T02:46:45Z")
2001 civic is pushing coolant into reservoir but not sucking it back in. Has new radiator.New cap,checked overflow hose. Took it to a shop . They said they did a pressure test and could find nothing wrong. took it back a… --- ## [Trailer Towing and Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-towing-and-lights/73669)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-towing-and-lights/73669 "2012-07-21T23:44:20Z")
Here is a neat little work-around for trailer lighting problems..Install replacement L.E.D. 1157 bulbs in the trailer light sockets..Many cars (and trucks) will rebel when a trailers wiring is spliced into the cars syste… --- ## [Is a transmission leak repair related to an immediate 4 wheel drive failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-transmission-leak-repair-related-to-an-immediate-4-wheel-drive-failure/72963)
**Author:** [@GregoryR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregoryR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-transmission-leak-repair-related-to-an-immediate-4-wheel-drive-failure/72963 "2012-07-21T23:12:37Z")
I have a 2001 GMC Jimmy with 76,000 miles. It had a transmission leak and, over time, I had taken it to 3 different shops that didn't fix it. I finally found a local shop that came highly recommended. They said it had… --- ## [Saab 99 restoration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-99-restoration/73528)
**Author:** [@mtm99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtm99)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-99-restoration/73528 "2012-07-21T23:10:39Z")
I inherited two Saab 99s, a 1976 LE and 1978 EMS. They have been sitting around my parents place on the West coast since 2005, since at minimum one needs a new starter and the other a water pump. By now they need the sea… --- ## [Issue w/Nissan Altima - won't start (intermittent)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-w-nissan-altima-wont-start-intermittent/72023)
**Author:** [@fulwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fulwood)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-w-nissan-altima-wont-start-intermittent/72023 "2012-07-21T22:49:37Z")
Okay. Have 2001 Nissan Altima, 140k miles. Car been well maintained thru years. 2 weeks ago for some inexplicable reason car would not start after visit to store. Put key in ignition, doesn't even turn 1 iota but able to… --- ## [Do the Tappet Brothers misuse the term "engage the clutch" in The Show?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-the-tappet-brothers-misuse-the-term-engage-the-clutch-in-the-show/73563)
**Author:** [@Situationiste](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Situationiste)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-the-tappet-brothers-misuse-the-term-engage-the-clutch-in-the-show/73563 "2012-07-21T21:40:06Z")
Seems to me that when you're driving a manual transmission vehicle and you engage the clutch, you decouple the flywheel from the transmission. My recollection is that T&R express the opposite action when talking about e… --- ## [Noisy Mazda 626](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-mazda-626/73643)
**Author:** [@Fordfriend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fordfriend)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-mazda-626/73643 "2012-07-21T21:22:08Z")
My Mazda 626 makes alot of noise. I can hardly hear the radio without blasting it. My mechanic (Firestone) says it's normal for that car. I have had a wheel bearing replace 2 years ago and the tires (Firestone FR) are re… --- ## [Purchased used car 6 months ago - now have longer commute - trade in for fuel efficiency?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchased-used-car-6-months-ago-now-have-longer-commute-trade-in-for-fuel-efficiency/73657)
**Author:** [@Robotarm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robotarm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchased-used-car-6-months-ago-now-have-longer-commute-trade-in-for-fuel-efficiency/73657 "2012-07-21T20:45:12Z")
I recently purchased a 2009 pre-owned certified VW Jetta SE (5 cylinder automatic); I love the car, and there's no problem with it other than that my commute has unexpectedly increased by close to 70 miles round trip (to… --- ## [Mud/Splash Guards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mud-splash-guards/73558)
**Author:** [@Susan24450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan24450)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mud-splash-guards/73558 "2012-07-21T19:52:53Z")
I recently purchased 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS, and I'm trying to decide if I should have splash/mud guards installed on the car. Does anyone have any advice about whether or not splash/mud guards are worth it? And, will… --- ## [Oldsmobile Bravada](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-bravada/73661)
**Author:** [@WilsonT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilsonT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-bravada/73661 "2012-07-21T19:20:11Z")
I have a 2000 oldsmobile bravada. When I'm driving i press the gas and it sous not accelerate. The engine revs but it does not go. Then it will engage and will drive fine. Can you tell me what the problem is? --- ## [Clutch problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problems/73663)
**Author:** [@jeffer321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffer321)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-problems/73663 "2012-07-21T19:19:33Z")
I have a 2002 Mazda B3000 Dual Sport with a 3.0L V6 and a manual transmission. My clutch went out so I replace the clutch, pilot and throw bearing. The stock pressure plate was self adjusting but I replace it with a non … --- ## [Replacing Spark Plugs and cleaning fuel injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-spark-plugs-and-cleaning-fuel-injectors/73654)
**Author:** [@TYSmitty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TYSmitty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-spark-plugs-and-cleaning-fuel-injectors/73654 "2012-07-21T18:02:39Z")
I have a 2008 Toyota 4-Runner with a V-6 engine. The manual and the Toyota garage tell me I should replace the spark plugs and have my fuel injectors cleaned every 30,000 miles. I thought with today's modern fuel-injec… --- ## [Odyssey engine mounts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-engine-mounts/73652)
**Author:** [@OdyFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OdyFan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-engine-mounts/73652 "2012-07-21T17:47:46Z")
I have a 2007 Odyssey that seems to vibrate when accelerating around 50 mph. These die out at faster and slower speeds. Is it coming from engine mounts? My dealership tells me it could be the right front axle but they ar… --- ## [Dodge missing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-missing/73660)
**Author:** [@rklowery60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rklowery60)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-missing/73660 "2012-07-21T17:46:24Z")
My Dodge 150 truck starts missing at about 45 mph. It seems to only do this after it has warmed up for about 20 minutes. --- ## [191,000 miles what can I do to make my ride last as long as possible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/191-000-miles-what-can-i-do-to-make-my-ride-last-as-long-as-possible/73647)
**Author:** [@apalexander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apalexander)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/191-000-miles-what-can-i-do-to-make-my-ride-last-as-long-as-possible/73647 "2012-07-21T16:53:00Z")
I have a 2001Grand Marquis that I just bought last month, I mostly use it just to commute two work which is around 40 miles round trip about 4you to 6you days a week. I went online and printed out the owners manual but … --- ## [MERCEDES 190E 2.0 Auto, fuel consumption problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-190e-2-0-auto-fuel-consumption-problem/73557)
**Author:** [@synched](https://community.cartalk.com/u/synched)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-190e-2-0-auto-fuel-consumption-problem/73557 "2012-07-21T16:24:50Z")
Greetings from ARGENTINA ! 4 years ago I bought an immaculate, like new 1990 Mercedes 190E 2.0 litre automatic, with only 15,000 kilometres \[9320 miles\] on it ! I paid a lot but then all cars in Argentine are crazi… --- ## [After market gas savers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-gas-savers/73460)
**Author:** [@azwhiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azwhiz)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-gas-savers/73460 "2012-07-21T16:16:19Z")
My wife made a slight mistake a few months ago. She bought a 2008 Nissan Titan, 6 pac, 3.6 liter automatic. Now, the mistake. She bought it about 15 minutes before gas prices went from $2.85 to $3.85. Now, if we drive it… --- ## [2002 Echo a/c fuse keeps blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-echo-a-c-fuse-keeps-blowing/73642)
**Author:** [@mcakey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcakey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-echo-a-c-fuse-keeps-blowing/73642 "2012-07-21T10:46:19Z")
the 7.5 a/c fuse blows every time the a/c button is pressed. replaced the a/c relay but problem persists. --- ## [Wheels won't go 'round and 'round on my 1953 MG TD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-wont-go-round-and-round-on-my-1953-mg-td/73595)
**Author:** [@Papa\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Papa_M)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-wont-go-round-and-round-on-my-1953-mg-td/73595 "2012-07-21T07:49:18Z")
My 1953 MG TD has been parked in the garage for the past five years. I tried to move outside this weekend and the front wheels would not roll. What can be causing the wheels to be frozen and how do I go about fixing th… --- ## [Buying end of year new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-end-of-year-new-car/73627)
**Author:** [@silkhibiscus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silkhibiscus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-end-of-year-new-car/73627 "2012-07-21T06:33:38Z")
Looking at 2012 cars with almost no interest rates that are good until end of July. I may need to buy at the end of August. Will there be any incentives to purchase a 2012 model then? In other words, do car dealership… --- ## [2000 Honda CRV AC noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-crv-ac-noise/73655)
**Author:** [@Goodfella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goodfella)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-crv-ac-noise/73655 "2012-07-21T05:15:47Z")
My 2000 Honda CRV with 200K miles has a repetitious knock only when idling with the AC on, apparently the compressor clutch engaging and disengaging. The AC is cooling OK. I've had the compressor, dryer, and expansion va… --- ## [Cars drive themselves - I really mean it this time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-drive-themselves-i-really-mean-it-this-time/73486)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-drive-themselves-i-really-mean-it-this-time/73486 "2012-07-21T04:17:45Z")
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-07-09/self-driving-cars/56119632/1 The article at the end of the URL discusses initiatives from Ford, GM, Mercedes Benz, and Audi. While most are for traffic jams, the Ca… --- ## [Front Struts mount/inner tie rods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-struts-mount-inner-tie-rods/73646)
**Author:** [@stolliosis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stolliosis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-struts-mount-inner-tie-rods/73646 "2012-07-21T03:37:12Z")
Car Talk Guys and Cmmunity, I recently heard a sort of clunking noise when the wheel is turn all the way to either side, going slowly, and pressing the brake. I took the car in and the guys told me it was something cal… --- ## [Corsica Won't Always Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corsica-wont-always-start/73636)
**Author:** [@hiwaymirage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hiwaymirage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corsica-wont-always-start/73636 "2012-07-21T03:24:31Z")
I bought a 1995 Corsica, v6, with 46,000 miles on it (original miles on the whole vehicle, not just the engine--or so I believe) today from a little dealership. It started yesterday at the dealership, and again today whe… --- ## [Oil in the Transmission -BMW Z3-](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-the-transmission-bmw-z3/73651)
**Author:** [@itsup2me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itsup2me)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-the-transmission-bmw-z3/73651 "2012-07-21T02:54:08Z")
HELP!! My son put about 2 ounces of synthetic oil in the transmission fluid of a friend's BMW (2002) Z3 2.5 liter. Can you help us on how to cope w/ this. We have not turned on the car. The plan for now is to drain all t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1977) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1979)