# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1988 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1989 --- ## [Name that gadget!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-that-gadget/73336)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-that-gadget/73336 "2012-07-03T17:21:43Z")
While recently in Croatia I spotted this at a highway convenience store: \[image\] Appears to be some device claimed to save fuel. Gives it swirl as you fill up? However, no English on the package. This kind of thing i… --- ## [Sparkplug blows out of 2003 Expedition. Roadside fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparkplug-blows-out-of-2003-expedition-roadside-fix/73342)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparkplug-blows-out-of-2003-expedition-roadside-fix/73342 "2012-07-03T08:04:36Z")
Transporting blood to a mountain hospital, at westbound I-70 scenic overlook I am sleeping because I am falling asleep athe wheel. Woman heading to Orange County, CA drives in wither 2003 Expedition sounding like a spark… --- ## [Buying an old diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-an-old-diesel/73272)
**Author:** [@Trickster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trickster)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-an-old-diesel/73272 "2012-07-03T06:27:32Z")
So here is the deal. I am at an internship in Lansing, Michigan for the summer and I am looking to buy a car to drive back to Tucson at the end of the summer. my budget is 4k max for the car, so that limits me a lot. I h… --- ## [Radiator Fan Sensor '97 Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-sensor-97-grand-caravan/73351)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-sensor-97-grand-caravan/73351 "2012-07-03T02:18:48Z")
How do I locate and test the radiator fan sensor for a 1997 Grand Caravan with a 3.3L SMPI V-6 engine? Thanks for all your wonderful help in the past. --- ## [Extended idling of Infiniti Ex35 due to brain block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-idling-of-infiniti-ex35-due-to-brain-block/73338)
**Author:** [@marine\_dad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marine_dad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-idling-of-infiniti-ex35-due-to-brain-block/73338 "2012-07-03T01:38:38Z")
My wife forgot to turn-off the engine and the car idled for 12 hours before I discovered it. I plan to change the oil. What other maintenance issues are called for or problems "down the road". --- ## [Car wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/73293)
**Author:** [@NickWahne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickWahne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/73293 "2012-07-03T00:50:36Z")
My car makes a rapid fire clicking sound. I've checked the battery connections and they seem fine. When I tried to jump start, the electronics inside start flashing to the same clicking sound. The check engine light i… --- ## [Less expensive, more miles 2007 Subaru Outback vs. pricier, fewer miles 2009 Outback?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/less-expensive-more-miles-2007-subaru-outback-vs-pricier-fewer-miles-2009-outback/73041)
**Author:** [@MM\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MM_Mom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/less-expensive-more-miles-2007-subaru-outback-vs-pricier-fewer-miles-2009-outback/73041 "2012-07-03T00:10:28Z")
I am going to sell my 2002 Honda Accord with 150k miles (which has been wonderful and 100% reliable) and want to get a good trusty wagon for family, dog, camping, adventures. I have a golden retriever who needs to go in … --- ## [Smart Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smart-car/73165)
**Author:** [@mooseconn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mooseconn)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smart-car/73165 "2012-07-02T21:58:06Z")
I want a Smart Car. My husband says I'm a fool! What do you think? --- ## [Rain Leak in Brand New 2012 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-leak-in-brand-new-2012-subaru-forester/73327)
**Author:** [@Mandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mandy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-leak-in-brand-new-2012-subaru-forester/73327 "2012-07-02T21:34:47Z")
I purchased a 2012 Subaru Forester on May 15th, and now have a leak issue after heavy rains. I've brought the car into the dealer twice now (three times if you count having to bring it in the day after purchase to have a… --- ## [Kia Sedona AC series of unfortunate events](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-ac-series-of-unfortunate-events/73348)
**Author:** [@lrit214](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lrit214)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-ac-series-of-unfortunate-events/73348 "2012-07-02T21:15:31Z")
It all began with a temp control knob thing. The air would stop blowing cold but I could wiggle the knob to get it to work. Then, the cold air would quit when idling. I know, I should have had it looked at then. Within… --- ## [The "Curious George" Car: Advice Requested?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-curious-george-car-advice-requested/73313)
**Author:** [@Curious\_George\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Curious_George_Car)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-curious-george-car-advice-requested/73313 "2012-07-02T20:43:07Z")
Friends, I own the 1976 Mercedes originally owned by Margaret and H.A. Rey, authors of all the Curious George books. They lived in Cambridge and used the car to go to their vacation place in N.H. They kept the car for d… --- ## [A/C Recharge on 88 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-recharge-on-88-jeep-cherokee/73326)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Ochie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Ochie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-recharge-on-88-jeep-cherokee/73326 "2012-07-02T20:38:53Z")
I bought this 88 Cherokee last winter and now that summer is here I want to use the a/c, but of course being that old it needs recharging. A co-worker suggested getting a DIY kit - but I'm concerned now (after purchase! … --- ## [What suvs/cars are available for bad backs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-suvs-cars-are-available-for-bad-backs/73233)
**Author:** [@AquaticSnoopy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AquaticSnoopy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-suvs-cars-are-available-for-bad-backs/73233 "2012-07-02T20:35:50Z")
Let me explain my problem first a little. I'm 20 and underwent multiple lumbar punctures (spinal taps), which resulted in permanent damage in my lower back and frequent sciatica. I drive a 1999 Ford Taurus, and the its c… --- ## [Rev surge in Ford Ranger 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rev-surge-in-ford-ranger-2003/73345)
**Author:** [@DougI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rev-surge-in-ford-ranger-2003/73345 "2012-07-02T17:41:36Z")
Got a problem. The revs surge from low idle to high (about 1000 rpm) every few seconds, but only when the truck is in gear, and the AC is on. Please tell me what it could be and how expensive it might be. Also is it some… --- ## [2001 Hyundai XG 300 - Where to start looking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-xg-300-where-to-start-looking/73344)
**Author:** [@Micharrington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Micharrington)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-xg-300-where-to-start-looking/73344 "2012-07-02T17:10:25Z")
After driving for at least 20 minutes this afternoon on surface roads, my Hyundai makes a small lurching motion, like the automatic transmission shifted a little hard. I started heading back home immediately (only about … --- ## [Post-2000 cars are MUCH more similar to 1970s cars than you think!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-2000-cars-are-much-more-similar-to-1970s-cars-than-you-think/73284)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-2000-cars-are-much-more-similar-to-1970s-cars-than-you-think/73284 "2012-07-02T09:36:39Z")
I'm reading the Reader's Digest book published in 1981. That means it was written in 1980, presumably about cars of the 1970s! I was shocked to see how current and relevant it is. Tons of stuff that I assumed was only fo… --- ## [A Trip Down Memory Highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-trip-down-memory-highway/73308)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-trip-down-memory-highway/73308 "2012-07-02T06:30:06Z")
As I was out driving for work down highways, biways and unstriped blacktop roads I saw a semi trailer from a trucking company I had not seen in years. It had the marking of Campbells 66 Express. A running camel was paint… --- ## [Mini Cooper Transmission replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-transmission-replacement/73328)
**Author:** [@Julie\_New](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie_New)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-transmission-replacement/73328 "2012-07-02T06:01:56Z")
I have a 2002 Mini Cooper. I have been told the differential is going out and the transmission has to be replaced. Repair costs of this amount to the total value of the car (it has 196000+ miles on it). I'm not comfor… --- ## [Bogging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogging/73324)
**Author:** [@ChuckieG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckieG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogging/73324 "2012-07-02T04:44:55Z")
1993 Plymouth Voyager LE 3.3 V6 Automatic Bogging down when entering an incline, keeps running in idle, will bogg down, if dropped in low it will take off, sometimes backfires. Runs very good when on level ground. What… --- ## [2000 volvo v70 air conditioning mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-v70-air-conditioning-mystery/73340)
**Author:** [@2oldvolvos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2oldvolvos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-v70-air-conditioning-mystery/73340 "2012-07-02T03:54:51Z")
mechanic has tried two attempts at correcting the a/c -on/off cooling problem. Blows cold initially; then hot. He "removed the shim". No luck. Then decided I needed new compressor. I felt that I did not; but authori… --- ## [Buying a new wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-wheel/73203)
**Author:** [@Thrifty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thrifty)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-wheel/73203 "2012-07-02T03:39:00Z")
Hey folks. I'm kind of a dummy when it comes to automotive matters, so I was hoping someone here could help me out. I was driving to an amusement park on Saturday and, well, long story short, my rear passenger's side… --- ## [2005 Subaru 2.5XT 5-speed manual - hesitation between 2nd & 3rd and 3rd & 4th gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-2-5xt-5-speed-manual-hesitation-between-2nd-3rd-and-3rd-4th-gears/73337)
**Author:** [@Giovina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Giovina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-2-5xt-5-speed-manual-hesitation-between-2nd-3rd-and-3rd-4th-gears/73337 "2012-07-02T03:11:37Z")
I have a 2005 Subaru 2.5XT 5-speed manual Outback wagon and just recently the car is hesitating between gears (2nd & 3rd and 3rd & 4th). Once I get the car into 4th to 5th gear the hesitation goes away. The car runs grea… --- ## [Honda Accord 97 Weak A/C w/ Mist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-97-weak-a-c-w-mist/73145)
**Author:** [@Pinky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pinky)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-97-weak-a-c-w-mist/73145 "2012-07-02T02:55:55Z")
As you can glean from Discussion Title, I have a 97 Honda Accord that has been weak in producing cold air with the a/c on since we bought it three years ago. The car has been the "third car" for kids to drive so not a b… --- ## [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-grand-cherokee/73339)
**Author:** [@ash23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ash23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-grand-cherokee/73339 "2012-07-02T02:29:40Z")
I have a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I absolutly love, but lately a I've been noticing a problem with it gradually getting worse. When I am on my way to work in the morning, and I get on the on ramp to the highway, as… --- ## [1999 Tahoe advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-tahoe-advice/73264)
**Author:** [@SUVDEV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SUVDEV)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-tahoe-advice/73264 "2012-07-02T02:23:51Z")
I need help PLEASE, I have a Chevy Tahoe 1999, Went to the store came out my Tahoe wouldn't start i had it towed home. My husband said the starter was clicking but wasn't getting enough power to turn the flywheel. We got… --- ## [Brake system maintenance - three questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-system-maintenance-three-questions/73329)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-system-maintenance-three-questions/73329 "2012-07-02T01:16:10Z")
1996 Grand Caravan with ABS, 3.3L V6, 152k. Am I correct that Dot 4 brake fluid is equivalent to Dot 3 - with the added advantage of higher boiling point? Is there any downside to using Dot 4, other than a small addi… --- ## [2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible AC Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-convertible-ac-problem/73333)
**Author:** [@Pelleykm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pelleykm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-convertible-ac-problem/73333 "2012-07-01T17:30:56Z")
I have the above mentioned 2005 Sebring Convertible (2.7L V6, Touring) and the AC will work occasionally, but when it is hot and humid, it is sure to blow hot. First up was to check the system pressure and top off if ne… --- ## [The likelihood of valve damage after a timing belt failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-likelihood-of-valve-damage-after-a-timing-belt-failure/73175)
**Author:** [@natureboy5k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natureboy5k)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-likelihood-of-valve-damage-after-a-timing-belt-failure/73175 "2012-07-01T17:28:31Z")
I replaced the water pump and everything was fine, no leaks. Then as I was driving around the neighborhood to get up to operating temperature the belt failed. My question is; When the belt fails how often is there da… --- ## [Volvo s60 power steering problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-power-steering-problem/73335)
**Author:** [@Alistairm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alistairm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-power-steering-problem/73335 "2012-07-01T15:52:22Z")
I have a 2003 volvo s60 that is hard to steer while driving straight down the highway. When your driving around town it's fine but when you drive it straight for a few minutes the steering becomes very stiff as if the po… --- ## [Do I give up on my transmission? 2003 Civic Hybrid CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-give-up-on-my-transmission-2003-civic-hybrid-cvt/72977)
**Author:** [@liantics](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liantics)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-give-up-on-my-transmission-2003-civic-hybrid-cvt/72977 "2012-07-01T15:15:14Z")
I brought my car to one of those "quick change" places to get the oil and transmission fluid changed (the CVT is notorious for needing regular transmission fluid changes). Less than 2 weeks later, after several hundred … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1987) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1989)