# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1993 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1994 --- ## [1977 F150 transmission swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-f150-transmission-swap/73199)
**Author:** [@dwbat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwbat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-f150-transmission-swap/73199 "2012-06-24T20:52:04Z")
New truck new questions. I'm now driving a rebuilt 1977 F150 with the 390. The question being, am I able to switch the 4 speed out with a 5 speed? If so, what would be the best route to go? I'm ok with losing a bit of… --- ## [Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler/73099)
**Author:** [@SciroccoFunnel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SciroccoFunnel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler/73099 "2012-06-24T20:23:32Z")
I was driving along Route 30 today from York to Lancaster and had just crossed the Susquehanna River when I came up behind a truck with a flat bed carrying a whole load of hay bales. As I passed him going 55 mph, I notic… --- ## [My Automotive-Themed Birth Announcement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-automotive-themed-birth-announcement/73205)
**Author:** [@Outtacontext](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Outtacontext)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-automotive-themed-birth-announcement/73205 "2012-06-24T18:05:01Z")
When I was born (I'm about Ray's age) my parents had an automotive sense of humor and sent out this birth announcement. Now, maybe it was because both of them were originally from Detroit. I'm not sure. But for my 60th b… --- ## [Ball joint, shaking, and speedometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-shaking-and-speedometer/73090)
**Author:** [@nissansucks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nissansucks)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 9:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-shaking-and-speedometer/73090 "2012-06-24T09:08:09Z")
Hello I have a Nissan Maxima 2001. As my username suggests, I have had huge number of repairs in the past 10 years Ive had it. My specific issue now is, a local mechanic told me that my right wheel was loose and the … --- ## [Grand jeep cherokee shuts off in hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-jeep-cherokee-shuts-off-in-hot-weather/73198)
**Author:** [@crl4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crl4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-jeep-cherokee-shuts-off-in-hot-weather/73198 "2012-06-24T06:51:46Z")
Hi All, Last summer my wife's 2000 Grand Jeep Cherokee began shutting down while driving (electric stays on) on early hot days after about 40min of driving; even when the AC is off. About 10min laters we can restart as… --- ## [1991 Dodge Dakota excessive fuel consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-dakota-excessive-fuel-consumption/73196)
**Author:** [@notaperfectpilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/notaperfectpilot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-dakota-excessive-fuel-consumption/73196 "2012-06-24T05:35:53Z")
Hi, first post here so I hope I do things right! I have a 1991 Dodge Dakota pickup truck that has quite a few problems. The biggest problem is that it uses way too much fuel. When I say too much fuel, I mean about one … --- ## [Fix it or Scrap it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-it-or-scrap-it/73172)
**Author:** [@newman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-it-or-scrap-it/73172 "2012-06-24T03:38:11Z")
Hello all, I have a 2003 Toyota Camry that unfortunately met a deer head-on at 60 mph the other day. I LOVE this car - it has about 150,000 miles on it and I was hoping that I would drive it for a very long time... A… --- ## [1997 Subaru Legacy - coolant loss but no puddle. The heck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-legacy-coolant-loss-but-no-puddle-the-heck/73191)
**Author:** [@bdunbar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bdunbar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-legacy-coolant-loss-but-no-puddle-the-heck/73191 "2012-06-23T23:47:43Z")
Acquired a 1997 Subaru Legacy a few weeks ago. Drive it for a prolonged time in the heat, at speed, and you can smell warm coolant from the engine compartment. And the temperature gauge hovers in the middle of the di… --- ## [The hat in the river puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-hat-in-the-river-puzzler/72710)
**Author:** [@Mechaniker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechaniker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-hat-in-the-river-puzzler/72710 "2012-06-23T22:02:31Z")
The man in the boat is separated from his hat for a total of twenty minutes; ten minutes rowing upstream until he decides to go back for his hat, then ten minutes rowing downstream to get back to his hat. During this twe… --- ## [Sonoma Tailight stays Lit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonoma-tailight-stays-lit/73187)
**Author:** [@blacksmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blacksmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonoma-tailight-stays-lit/73187 "2012-06-23T21:55:52Z")
My 1999 GMC Sonoma has a occaisonal problem--the tail lights stay lit after the light switch and the ignition are turned off. The brake pedal does not appear to be sticking. The cure has been to remove both light bulbs… --- ## [08' Mitsubishi Galant Freon Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-mitsubishi-galant-freon-leak/73186)
**Author:** [@MegShill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MegShill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-mitsubishi-galant-freon-leak/73186 "2012-06-23T20:57:56Z")
Let me start off by saying that I live in the Virginia Beach area and it is HOT. My AC stopped blowing cold air late last summer so naturally I ignored it until the temperature hit close to 100 degrees a few weeks ago. W… --- ## [Toyota running out of oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-running-out-of-oil/73179)
**Author:** [@mcr11996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcr11996)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-running-out-of-oil/73179 "2012-06-23T20:37:03Z")
I have a 2001 toyota corolla with a manual transmission that I just bought that has about 130,000 miles on it. It runs very well except for it runs out of oil about every 150 to 200 miles. The car does not seem to be lea… --- ## [Dog and airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-and-airbag/73163)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-and-airbag/73163 "2012-06-23T20:17:38Z")
I drive a 2002 Grand Caravan. The back two seats are removed permanently. My Labrador Retriever sits in the passenger seat with a dog seat belt on. Should I disable the airbag on his side? Is his dog seatbelt enough to k… --- ## [1991 Ford Econoline stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-econoline-stalling/73094)
**Author:** [@muaddib78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/muaddib78)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-econoline-stalling/73094 "2012-06-23T19:37:06Z")
i have recently purchased a 1991 Ford Econoline E150 "San Juan" conversion camper cheaply but with a few problems. after 5 - 10 miles the camper will stall out and i have to leave it to sit for ~half an hour before i … --- ## [2002 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord/73183)
**Author:** [@erickelp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erickelp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord/73183 "2012-06-23T19:26:23Z")
My Honda Accord 2002 feels like brakes apply themselves when driving. Car slows down and brake pedal is really sensitive meaning it feels harder than usual and easier to brake. Dont know if it is the brake master cylinde… --- ## [Door panel 2000 Toyota Sienna part fell out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-panel-2000-toyota-sienna-part-fell-out/73188)
**Author:** [@mgloney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgloney)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-panel-2000-toyota-sienna-part-fell-out/73188 "2012-06-23T19:17:03Z")
I removed the driver door panel to attempt to replace the driver side mirror. When I removed the panel a piece fell out. I attached a picture. Here is a link in case the attachment doesn't work. It isn't one of the l… --- ## [Ford Taurus slow turning over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-slow-turning-over/73182)
**Author:** [@CrossBoneSkilly86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrossBoneSkilly86)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-slow-turning-over/73182 "2012-06-23T18:18:14Z")
Just sold my '99 Ford Taurus V6 DOHC Battle Wagon to my Cousin. Let him take it for a spin, came back and exchanged title for $. Well it must be mad at me for selling it because when he goes to leave it will not start. I… --- ## [2006 ford escape transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-escape-transmission/73185)
**Author:** [@sthlrd2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sthlrd2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-escape-transmission/73185 "2012-06-23T18:17:29Z")
2 weeks ago i felt a sort of jump in the car. it would go into 2nd gear but it wouldn't go into 3rd right away. Since my foot is on the gas it was just reving up my engine for a couple seconds it took to jump into 3rd.… --- ## [1992 Subaru Outback AC Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-subaru-outback-ac-problem/73148)
**Author:** [@kwf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kwf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-subaru-outback-ac-problem/73148 "2012-06-23T17:56:22Z")
Recurring intermittent problem with the AC. It has been in and out of the shop three times in the past year. First time, a basic checkup with service to specs. Worked okay for six weeks or so. Second time, revolution sen… --- ## [2012 Golf TDI: Breaking in the Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-golf-tdi-breaking-in-the-engine/73174)
**Author:** [@snam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-golf-tdi-breaking-in-the-engine/73174 "2012-06-23T13:51:24Z")
Hi All, Just got a new 2012 Golf TDI, 6-speed manual transmission with 280 miles and I am so confused about breaking in the engine. It seems to run the gamut of there is no break in period to very specific instructions… --- ## [Refrigerant Capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant-capacity/73181)
**Author:** [@FordMan1959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FordMan1959)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant-capacity/73181 "2012-06-23T08:32:35Z")
I've got a friend who had a leak repaired on his '98 Chevy S-10 pickup, but didn't have the system recharged. I have a vacuum pump and gauges and told him I would pull a vacuum and recharge it for him, but he doesn't kn… --- ## [Rear Tire Wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-tire-wear/73138)
**Author:** [@HenryAbbott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryAbbott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-tire-wear/73138 "2012-06-23T07:51:16Z")
When I purchased my 2001 Toyota Solara about 20,000 miles ago, the tires had about 5,000 on them and were in good shape. I had the tires rotated at that time, but did not have it done again until about 3,000 miles ago. … --- ## [VW School Bus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-school-bus/73176)
**Author:** [@HRG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HRG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-school-bus/73176 "2012-06-23T04:50:14Z")
This was parked in Ventura, CA this week. --- ## [My Honda occasionally stalls out, then starts right back up again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-occasionally-stalls-out-then-starts-right-back-up-again/73178)
**Author:** [@HondainTaos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondainTaos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-occasionally-stalls-out-then-starts-right-back-up-again/73178 "2012-06-23T04:47:19Z")
I have a 99 Honda Civic. A few months ago, while driving in my neighborhood at about 25 mph, the car just stalled out and died. Within a minute, it started up again and was fine. My mechanic has checked it out a few … --- ## [Torn Shield on undercarriage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-shield-on-undercarriage/73139)
**Author:** [@HenryAbbott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryAbbott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-shield-on-undercarriage/73139 "2012-06-23T03:47:30Z")
There is a shield located underneath the are of the engine on my 2001 Toyota Solara where the radiator is located that has gotten torn badly enough that it was hanging down, so I took it off. Is this an essential part, … --- ## [Turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal/72056)
**Author:** [@hannahbell17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hannahbell17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal/72056 "2012-06-23T03:11:06Z")
my front left turn signal wont work, the signal on my dash board doesnt work, and the signal in the rear blinks rapidly. but the whole right side is fine. this is aggravating, I have changed the lightbulb in the front an… --- ## [Power Steering uneven pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-uneven-pressure/73177)
**Author:** [@jetcat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jetcat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-uneven-pressure/73177 "2012-06-23T02:39:19Z")
I seem to lose power steering pressure when I hold the wheel in a turn. It is only temporary as it cycles until I release the turn. I happens turning in both directions and a any speed. I have replaced the struts and str… --- ## [89 Toyota Corolla All Trac overheating - help! very hot in Sacramento](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-toyota-corolla-all-trac-overheating-help-very-hot-in-sacramento/73155)
**Author:** [@jostoich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jostoich)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-toyota-corolla-all-trac-overheating-help-very-hot-in-sacramento/73155 "2012-06-23T02:00:32Z")
My 89 Corolla started overheating when I turn on the AC. If I don't use the AC, the temp. is fine. 2-3 min. after turning on AC, temp. gauge rises and I must turn off AC. My husband, a devout CT listener has some mech… --- ## [Brake repairs to someone clueless](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-repairs-to-someone-clueless/73170)
**Author:** [@Trixie8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trixie8)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-repairs-to-someone-clueless/73170 "2012-06-23T00:10:30Z")
My 2006 BMW x3 is now due for brake pads. How much should I expect to spend? The warranty expired. Also, should I go to a dealer or find a local garage? I live near Charlotte so if anyone knows a good BMW guy, please let… --- ## [Help with a hit-and run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-a-hit-and-run/73083)
**Author:** [@J\_Sug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J_Sug)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-a-hit-and-run/73083 "2012-06-22T22:57:54Z")
Last night we had a presumably drunk hit and run driver smash into two of our cars parked in front of the house. Did a TON of damage. We know the following: It's a dark green, probably smaller SUV. It left behind some… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1992) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1994)