# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1983 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1984 --- ## [Car pulls to the right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-pulls-to-the-right/73030)
**Author:** [@champ13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/champ13)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-pulls-to-the-right/73030 "2012-07-13T22:55:31Z")
2000 BMW 528i with Sports Package. Recently had all tires and shocks and struts replaced, followed by alignment. When I got the car back, it was pulling to the right (used to be very straight before the change). Mechanic… --- ## [93 honda accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-accord/73505)
**Author:** [@bgizzle216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bgizzle216)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-accord/73505 "2012-07-13T22:20:47Z")
my 93 honda accord cranks but wont start it has fuel and fire from the coil but not to the plugs, had new distbuter 1 year ago could my computer be bad --- ## [Car choice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choice/73468)
**Author:** [@Tommyboyks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommyboyks)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choice/73468 "2012-07-13T22:15:11Z")
Like many men approaching retirement, I want to buy and old cool vehicle. Becasue my name isn't Rockefellor or Romney, and due to a lack of grage space, I can only afford one cool vehicle. Considering purchase price, mai… --- ## [Hybrid Problem Part II - Now What Do I Do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-problem-part-ii-now-what-do-i-do/73499)
**Author:** [@Statesboro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Statesboro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-problem-part-ii-now-what-do-i-do/73499 "2012-07-13T20:40:45Z")
Background, I have an '06 Toy Highlander Hybrid w 225,000 highway miles. Monday, my hybrid inverter blew at 75 mph on the highway, car completely died - repair estimate $9,500 but it now seems Toyota will repair under … --- ## [2000 Chevy Malibu a/c trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-malibu-a-c-trouble/73504)
**Author:** [@tlarson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlarson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-malibu-a-c-trouble/73504 "2012-07-13T19:26:24Z")
I have a 2000 chevy malibu that has not had a/c the past 2 summers. I'm trying to diagnose what the problem could be. When I start the car and then turn on the a/c by pressing the button in the car nothing seems to hap… --- ## [2006 Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix Clicking noise outside the car 40k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-vibe-toyota-matrix-clicking-noise-outside-the-car-40k/73503)
**Author:** [@lanedstevenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedstevenson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-vibe-toyota-matrix-clicking-noise-outside-the-car-40k/73503 "2012-07-13T17:17:45Z")
I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe with 44k on it. It is making a clicking noise outside of the car whenever it is moving. I can hear it especially at higher speeds. I don't hear it when turning just going straight. I can hear i… --- ## [67 Mustang overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/67-mustang-overheating/73489)
**Author:** [@1967\_azteca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1967_azteca)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/67-mustang-overheating/73489 "2012-07-13T14:44:41Z")
I added P/S, Classic Air A/C, replaced radiator, radiator cap, water pump, thermostat, fan (electric now), intake manifold, carburetor. I have taken it to 3 mechanics and found no solution. I spent over $6000. The origin… --- ## [I'm replacing my head gaskets; should I go with Subaru or with after market replacements?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-replacing-my-head-gaskets-should-i-go-with-subaru-or-with-after-market-replacements/73492)
**Author:** [@PapaMoose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaMoose)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-replacing-my-head-gaskets-should-i-go-with-subaru-or-with-after-market-replacements/73492 "2012-07-13T10:00:46Z")
I'm replacing my head gaskets; should I go with authentic Subaru gaskets (the original ones were not up to snuff!), or with after market replacements? One blog http://www.smart-service.com/blog/2010/03/which-head-gasket-… --- ## [Flushing Brake fluid, 1996 Mazda Protege](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flushing-brake-fluid-1996-mazda-protege/73485)
**Author:** [@Juanita1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flushing-brake-fluid-1996-mazda-protege/73485 "2012-07-13T05:41:29Z")
Car has 125,000 miles. Not sure if the brake fluid has ever been flushed, despite brake jobs in the past 5 years. I do not have the manual so not sure if it even addresses frequency of flushing the brake lines. None o… --- ## [Should I replace my 2002 Honda Accord head gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-2002-honda-accord-head-gasket/73490)
**Author:** [@SFPete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SFPete)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-2002-honda-accord-head-gasket/73490 "2012-07-13T04:28:29Z")
Earlier this week, my 2002 Honda Accord died on the freeway. My mechanic, whom I trust, said (A) that a heater hose had burst and (B) the head gasket had blown. So the question is, should I get the head gasket replaced… --- ## [Help! need to make huge decision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-to-make-huge-decision/73497)
**Author:** [@crepella4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crepella4)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-to-make-huge-decision/73497 "2012-07-13T04:19:57Z")
My co-worker has a 2005 Toyota Camry V4 (95,000 miles). Her engine blew on the expressway. Her mechanic says it's a good car and she should replace the engine for $3,000. Should she go ahead with repair or finance a… --- ## [The knock, knock, knock sound from the GMC Sierra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-knock-knock-knock-sound-from-the-gmc-sierra/73332)
**Author:** [@junebug1701](https://community.cartalk.com/u/junebug1701)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-knock-knock-knock-sound-from-the-gmc-sierra/73332 "2012-07-13T04:09:11Z")
Call 2 Debra Bellingham, Washington - 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 Debra’s hearing a mysterious knocking sound–it happens at random times, sometimes when the AC is on, sometimes before she turns the key, and sometimes after she… --- ## [Car Mechanics and my checklists](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-mechanics-and-my-checklists/73418)
**Author:** [@Juanita1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-mechanics-and-my-checklists/73418 "2012-07-13T03:56:13Z")
Whenever I bring my car into a shop for routine maintenance or a repair, I generally give the front desk person a printed checklist of things to have done. I have columns for the item to be worked on, a column labled do… --- ## [Old Volvo with nearly 3 million miles on it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-volvo-with-nearly-3-million-miles-on-it/73445)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-volvo-with-nearly-3-million-miles-on-it/73445 "2012-07-13T03:33:56Z")
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20120709/D9VTCT481.html Apologies if this has been posted. Motor is original, but has been overhauled twice. --- ## [Top Gear U.S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-gear-u-s/73444)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-gear-u-s/73444 "2012-07-13T03:33:05Z")
VDCdriver referenced TG U.S. a while back as being bland beyond belief and I totally concur with that. The local paper announced that TG U.S. will be filming in my neck of the woods over the next 3 days and will produce … --- ## [2001 Celica dies after fill-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-celica-dies-after-fill-up/72051)
**Author:** [@Cheap\_Beep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheap_Beep)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-celica-dies-after-fill-up/72051 "2012-07-13T02:49:24Z")
I just had the engine in my 2001 Toyota Celica replaced with a rebuild at 145,000 miles (the original engine was burning oil). It runs fine but now every time I fill the tank with gas and start the car it runs for about… --- ## [Can I add a temperature gauge to my Ford?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-add-a-temperature-gauge-to-my-ford/73501)
**Author:** [@Bobbys\_Girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobbys_Girl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-add-a-temperature-gauge-to-my-ford/73501 "2012-07-13T01:47:23Z")
I drive a 2008 Ford Focus which has many extras, including SYNC and heated leather seats, but it does not have an outside temperature gauge. I am both a "weather person" and a runner so it's important for me to know the… --- ## [Intermitant Screeching](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermitant-screeching/73502)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermitant-screeching/73502 "2012-07-13T00:53:34Z")
My wife's '07 volvo C70, has done this twice in the last 5 days. She is driving along and a HORRIBLE screeching, metal on metal happens. It only happens when moving. It stops when the car engine is on but standing still,… --- ## [Engine oil sensor leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-sensor-leaking/73494)
**Author:** [@Juanita1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-oil-sensor-leaking/73494 "2012-07-12T23:46:58Z")
1996 Mazda Protege has 125,000 miles. Checkup this spring noted that the engine ol sensor was leaking, but did not note if a problem. I check the oil monthly wth no problems wth the oil going down. Many posts about e… --- ## [Flusing out Dexcool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flusing-out-dexcool/73493)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flusing-out-dexcool/73493 "2012-07-12T22:32:42Z")
My son just got ahold of a 95 Saturn SC2 1.9L DOHC and it is in overall decent condition. One of the first things I would like to do to this thing is completely flush out the coolant and put in the normal yellow universa… --- ## [What kind of car is best for first driver?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-is-best-for-first-driver/73415)
**Author:** [@Yojutomima](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yojutomima)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-is-best-for-first-driver/73415 "2012-07-12T22:19:21Z")
Our 20 year old son is going to be living in Port Hadlock, Washington, over on the peninsula across from Seattle. He is a new driver and we are trying to decide on what kind of first car to get. At this point we have b… --- ## [Cleaning soaking carpets in car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-soaking-carpets-in-car/73495)
**Author:** [@clairew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clairew)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-soaking-carpets-in-car/73495 "2012-07-12T20:39:20Z")
Hi i have a vauxhall corsa and live in England. Last week i went on holiday and parked my car on the road, when i returned the carpet in my car was soaking wet. I need a vaccum cleaner/carpet cleaner so i can suck the … --- ## [1971 Cadillac and Unleaded Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-cadillac-and-unleaded-gas/73323)
**Author:** [@Daurb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daurb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-cadillac-and-unleaded-gas/73323 "2012-07-12T20:30:00Z")
The person who called in today questioning the use unleaded gasoline in his 1971 Cadillac has nothing to worry about. It should state in his owner's manual that all 1971 General Motors cars are designed to operate on unl… --- ## [Repair, or junk and buy new?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-junk-and-buy-new/73482)
**Author:** [@E-F](https://community.cartalk.com/u/E-F)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-junk-and-buy-new/73482 "2012-07-12T11:01:57Z")
1996 Toyota 4-Runner Limited with 167,000 miles, formerly in flawless physical condition, well maintained, and perfect mechanical condition. --- Relatively new Dunlop AT Grand Trek left rear tire blew-out driving 70 mph … --- ## [Misfires on the right side only (cyl 1,3,5) on a 2001 Outback LLBean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-on-the-right-side-only-cyl-1-3-5-on-a-2001-outback-llbean/73243)
**Author:** [@sydeburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sydeburn)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-on-the-right-side-only-cyl-1-3-5-on-a-2001-outback-llbean/73243 "2012-07-12T10:09:13Z")
I just bought a used 2001 Subaru Outback L.L.Bean, and the check-engine light is on due to misfiring in cylinders 1, 3, and 5 (right side only). I thought I was getting a pretty good deal even given the CEL risk, but the… --- ## [Throttle sticks on 2000 mercury villager van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-sticks-on-2000-mercury-villager-van/73484)
**Author:** [@Ru1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ru1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-sticks-on-2000-mercury-villager-van/73484 "2012-07-12T08:50:31Z")
HI- I tried spraying the throttle cable at the pedal end and linkage end with wd-40, and the problem is quite a bit better, but it still sticks at 45mph and occasionally when I first try to apply gas. Any help, much appr… --- ## [Older vehicle, heavier oil in the Summer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-vehicle-heavier-oil-in-the-summer/73441)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-vehicle-heavier-oil-in-the-summer/73441 "2012-07-12T07:49:56Z")
I was told by a mechanic that I should use a heavier oil in my 2000 Blazer in the summer months because of the mileage. (200,000+ miles) The manual says to use 5W30. Which I have used since I bought it in 2009, with 112… --- ## [Radiator Fans--'97 Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fans-97-grand-caravan/73487)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fans-97-grand-caravan/73487 "2012-07-12T05:15:37Z")
You responders are the greatest! Thanks so much for helping me out with minor car repairs over the years. Special thanks to Nevada\_545 for solving my latest problem. Repairs easily made by locating and replacing fan r… --- ## [2006 Nissan Murano randomly loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-murano-randomly-loses-power/73480)
**Author:** [@Scrabble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrabble)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-murano-randomly-loses-power/73480 "2012-07-12T04:26:28Z")
Hi all, I have a 2006 Nissan Murano with 122,000 miles on it. It's been a good car, but recently it has had a few episodes of losing power. Here's an example: I had been driving the car here and there all day, and i… --- ## [2000 ranger 2.5lt, atuomatic, 2wdr Transmission shirfs hard from stop to go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ranger-2-5lt-atuomatic-2wdr-transmission-shirfs-hard-from-stop-to-go/73479)
**Author:** [@kruz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kruz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ranger-2-5lt-atuomatic-2wdr-transmission-shirfs-hard-from-stop-to-go/73479 "2012-07-12T04:07:27Z")
2000 Ranger autimatic, 2.5 lt 2wd, 155,000 miles. To my knowledge it has never had a tranny flush or the fluid changed. I have noticed last week that when you are taking off from a stop sign it jerks going into gear. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1982) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1984)