# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1995 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1996 --- ## [My car makes a swshdddd Noise when I press the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-makes-a-swshdddd-noise-when-i-press-the-gas/73108)
**Author:** [@Mimma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mimma)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-makes-a-swshdddd-noise-when-i-press-the-gas/73108 "2012-06-20T22:11:02Z")
I have recently, and by recently like 3 days noticed my car was making this weird shhhddddshdddshhhddddd noise when I accelerate. I am not sure what it might be. My tires need changing, could that be a factor? It's not a… --- ## [AC Repair and Freon Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repair-and-freon-leak/73134)
**Author:** [@PJO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PJO)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repair-and-freon-leak/73134 "2012-06-20T20:52:38Z")
Please Help! I recently paid $1000.00 for AC repair on 2002 GMC Surburban. Now a week later it is blowing warm. When I called they said it might be a freon leak that they could not detect, because most freon leaks are no… --- ## [Car decision help needed - weird requirements, please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-decision-help-needed-weird-requirements-please-help/73130)
**Author:** [@manosque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manosque)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-decision-help-needed-weird-requirements-please-help/73130 "2012-06-20T20:06:05Z")
I have a weird life - weekly i commute 500kms each way (1,000km in total) along a major highway between Montreal and Toronto - so I need a car that travels well on the highway and gets decent gas mileage. Further, for t… --- ## [2007 Mini Cooper Noise and Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper-noise-and-transmission/73116)
**Author:** [@jmeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmeier)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper-noise-and-transmission/73116 "2012-06-20T19:33:00Z")
I took my car in for an oil change and they said I should get the fuel injector and upper intake manifold and valve cleaning treatment. When I picked up the car I noticed a rattle or low pitched ticking sound coming from… --- ## [Car wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/73135)
**Author:** [@mdow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/73135 "2012-06-20T17:46:29Z")
my 1995 tbird just sat for a year i replaced the battery but when trying it it clicked it actually klunked i replaced the starter put a jump on it still klunked when trying to turn it the surpentine belt did move inches… --- ## [Help with 2007 Dodge Charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-2007-dodge-charger/73118)
**Author:** [@jmesec12919](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmesec12919)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-2007-dodge-charger/73118 "2012-06-20T08:53:21Z")
I have a 2007 Dodge Charger. The heat blows out warm air. I have replaced the water pump and thermostat. When accelerating the vehicle, the heat turns to hot. Is this normal, perhaps a speical feature? I have 66,000… --- ## [DEQ fail P0421 - Warm up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deq-fail-p0421-warm-up-catalyst-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1/73048)
**Author:** [@AveryBay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AveryBay)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deq-fail-p0421-warm-up-catalyst-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1/73048 "2012-06-20T07:57:00Z")
Failed the DEQ test with a trouble code P0421. Had a local mechanic do a cat test, he said the cat was clogged but using premium fuel whould clear it up and to try DEQ again. Failed DEQ again with the same code and then … --- ## [Use filtered water from refrigerator water dispenser for coolant mix? 08 Expedition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-filtered-water-from-refrigerator-water-dispenser-for-coolant-mix-08-expedition/73107)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-filtered-water-from-refrigerator-water-dispenser-for-coolant-mix-08-expedition/73107 "2012-06-20T06:57:01Z")
Not sure of our water quality. Important to consider? Or just use tap water? Or buy already mixed coolant? Expen$ive? Thank you. --- ## [Tow truck or drive it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-truck-or-drive-it/73122)
**Author:** [@raj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raj)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-truck-or-drive-it/73122 "2012-06-20T05:32:10Z")
Hi everyone. The alternator and power steering belt disappeared on our 2005 Legacy. I understand the battery will drain without being charged but the car does run. I hooked it to a battery tender to get the charge back… --- ## [Volvo C70 won't come out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c70-wont-come-out-of-park/73125)
**Author:** [@camo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/camo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c70-wont-come-out-of-park/73125 "2012-06-20T05:26:53Z")
I have a 1998 Volvo C70 convertible. about 2 weeks ago it started to stick in park. I can override it with shft override but that's not a long term fix. The button on the front-head of the shifter won't depress all th… --- ## [When did Volvos get their great reputation (and when did it stop being true)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-volvos-get-their-great-reputation-and-when-did-it-stop-being-true/73080)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-volvos-get-their-great-reputation-and-when-did-it-stop-being-true/73080 "2012-06-20T03:08:50Z")
What was the last "real" Volvo that was truly a great car? Was it the 240 series? This ran from the 1970s and ended in 1993, correct? I still see a lot of these on the road, actually. Are these 240s DIY friendly? Were … --- ## [Do you use your phone while you drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-use-your-phone-while-you-drive/42948)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-use-your-phone-while-you-drive/42948 "2012-06-20T02:46:26Z")
We know that lots of people talk on the phone while driving. Are you one of them? No judgment here! (Well, we'll keep it to ourselves). We just want to engage folks in a discussion about why people use the phone whi… --- ## [Scooter/moped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scooter-moped/73101)
**Author:** [@Greenandorange95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greenandorange95)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scooter-moped/73101 "2012-06-20T02:19:50Z")
Does anyone know of a good scooter/motorcycle/moped repair shop in the north broward county, Florida area? --- ## [More department heads to recognize](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-department-heads-to-recognize/73133)
**Author:** [@Philmz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Philmz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-department-heads-to-recognize/73133 "2012-06-20T01:08:52Z")
Before your show goes off the air (SNIFF) and ruins Saturdays for all eternity, please recognize the indefatigable woman who heads up the local transportation department: Wendy Van Gogh. And her colleague in transportati… --- ## [A/C '97 Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-97-grand-caravan/73132)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-97-grand-caravan/73132 "2012-06-20T00:24:10Z")
Thanks for all the wonderful help in the past---Our 1997 Grand Caravan with 170K loses more air conditioning every year so assume I have a slow leak. Is recharging something I can do myself with the new type cans offere… --- ## [Upgrading Honda radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upgrading-honda-radio/73112)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upgrading-honda-radio/73112 "2012-06-19T23:08:25Z")
I have a 97 Honda Accord LX. A friend of my son is replacing the sound system in his 2002 Accord so I bought his factory radio with 6 CD changer to put in my Accord which currently has no CD. --- ## [Mini Transmission Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-transmission-fluid/73128)
**Author:** [@jmeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmeier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-transmission-fluid/73128 "2012-06-19T21:06:30Z")
I have a 2007 Mini. I would like to know how to check the transmission fluid. I don't find a dip stick for the transmission under the hood. Thanks. --- ## [Leaking brake fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-brake-fluid/73124)
**Author:** [@Auto\_Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Auto_Pilot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-brake-fluid/73124 "2012-06-19T20:32:04Z")
Recently I took my 2006 Subaru Outback wagon on a trip in the mountains. I parked my car in the driveway overnight and noticed oily fluid on all of the tires and on the ground in the morning. The fluid spill was worse … --- ## [Noise and vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-and-vibration/73123)
**Author:** [@Joe8727](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe8727)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-and-vibration/73123 "2012-06-19T19:53:49Z")
I have a 2002 chevy suburban 4wd with 156000 miles.. I had tires replaced last week due to them being chopped. They ( Ithought) caused a low humming noise between 65-70mph.that was comming from the front.Below or abov… --- ## [Honda Accord burning oil at only 45,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-burning-oil-at-only-45-000-miles/73089)
**Author:** [@Mrs\_M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrs_M)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-burning-oil-at-only-45-000-miles/73089 "2012-06-19T18:37:58Z")
My 2008 Honda Accord started burning oil at the rate of 1 quart per 2000 miles. It currently has 48,000 miles on it. The dealer told me that this is within Honda's specifications. Honda won't do any warranty work unle… --- ## [Corolla: Weird shaped rubber boot from air cleaner to throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-weird-shaped-rubber-boot-from-air-cleaner-to-throttle-body/73097)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-weird-shaped-rubber-boot-from-air-cleaner-to-throttle-body/73097 "2012-06-19T13:04:29Z")
On my early 90's Toyota Corolla there is a big rubber boot-like-thing which routes the cleaned air from the air cleaner to to the throttle body intake. You'd think it would be just a big round tube or a rectangular du… --- ## [Repair Despair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-despair/73103)
**Author:** [@kjsans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kjsans)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-despair/73103 "2012-06-19T08:17:43Z")
Ever since we heard you were leaving We've spent far too much time sad, and grieving..... My weekend starts at ten in the morning, When I know Car Talk will be ANYTHING but boring Click and Clack (known as Tom and Ra… --- ## [What kind of car is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-is-this/73098)
**Author:** [@katiechambers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katiechambers)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-is-this/73098 "2012-06-19T06:43:16Z")
I hope someone can help me out! I'd like to know what kind of car this is (and the year, of course). You can see the car relatively well around the 39 second mark in this clip: http://youtube.com/watch?v=GXvo7U4kDwg and … --- ## [2000 Blazer still blowing hot then cool air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-blazer-still-blowing-hot-then-cool-air/73119)
**Author:** [@patlite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patlite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-blazer-still-blowing-hot-then-cool-air/73119 "2012-06-19T05:46:58Z")
Originally posted back in October 2011 Auto facts: 2000 Blazer Mileage: 240,000 Engine: V6, 4.3L Transmission: Automatic, Drivetrain: 4WD, Auto climate control October 2011 had my AC compressor assembly replaced, renewed… --- ## [Partially Flooded Volvo Worth Repairing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/partially-flooded-volvo-worth-repairing/73113)
**Author:** [@themomster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/themomster)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/partially-flooded-volvo-worth-repairing/73113 "2012-06-19T05:31:13Z")
During a storm, our 2001 Volvo wagon slid into a water-filled ditch. The rider side front end was angled in the water for 2-3 hours, and when we went back to rescue the book bags the water was up to, but not on, the seat… --- ## [Alternative Fuel Vehicle: Hybrid, Electric or Diesel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-fuel-vehicle-hybrid-electric-or-diesel/72978)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-fuel-vehicle-hybrid-electric-or-diesel/72978 "2012-06-19T03:36:30Z")
Insight seems lacking in power - would PriusV better as a 5 dr hybrid? How about Diesel alternative? Purpose is buying a midsize car that can be used in town and also for interstate drive? Thanks --- ## [Mazda-6 Cell Phone Drains Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-cell-phone-drains-battery/73088)
**Author:** [@kidsnave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kidsnave)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-cell-phone-drains-battery/73088 "2012-06-19T03:29:19Z")
Our 2008 Mazda 6 runs great. But, 4 weeks ago, I stayed in the garage with radio and cell phone charger on, key in Accessory position, while my wife went in the house for 5 - 10 minutes. When she returned, I didn't hav… --- ## [Trouble starting '95 Civic in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-95-civic-in-the-rain/73110)
**Author:** [@MaryM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-95-civic-in-the-rain/73110 "2012-06-19T01:35:00Z")
Car does not have to get wet, just be in humid air. Problem going on 2 years now, mechanics tried disconnecting a (?) ground/sensor from computer, major tune up, new fuel pump. Until recently, it just took keeping it in … --- ## [Audio lights but no sound? Chrysler Concord 97. Dealer says replace but what do you think?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audio-lights-but-no-sound-chrysler-concord-97-dealer-says-replace-but-what-do-you-think/73115)
**Author:** [@lmlerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmlerman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audio-lights-but-no-sound-chrysler-concord-97-dealer-says-replace-but-what-do-you-think/73115 "2012-06-19T00:56:36Z")
Any ideas gratefully appreciated! Thanks Lulu --- ## [Little League parking lot problems - charge a parking fee!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-league-parking-lot-problems-charge-a-parking-fee/72523)
**Author:** [@AnnD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-league-parking-lot-problems-charge-a-parking-fee/72523 "2012-06-19T00:27:06Z")
Here's a suggestion for the gentleman having problems with Little League parents parking in his building's parking lot. Instead of putting up the chain gate suggested by the landlord, why not make a sandwich board sign s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1994) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1996)