# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1996 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1997 --- ## [Transmission Problems: 2003 Kia Sorento](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems-2003-kia-sorento/73111)
**Author:** [@rmartinez44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmartinez44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems-2003-kia-sorento/73111 "2012-06-18T22:49:57Z")
For a few weeks now my 2003 Kia Sorento has been making a squeaking noise when I put the car in reverse. And now that squeaking noise is also starting to occur in drive at speeds at or below 10 miles per hour. Does any b… --- ## [Nissan Versa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa/73106)
**Author:** [@Mimma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mimma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa/73106 "2012-06-18T21:50:03Z")
My car started making a weird like shhddddhshdshhhdddshhddd when I press on the gass. I am super paranoid bc last year they replaced the lower engine block bc of my oil mixing with the coolent. I need to replace my tires… --- ## [2010 Toyota Vios cannot start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-vios-cannot-start/73109)
**Author:** [@Kelrys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelrys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-vios-cannot-start/73109 "2012-06-18T20:44:31Z")
I havent start my car for 2 days. This afternoon when I crank it, there is a weak start sound, by engine is not starting. When I crank again now, just trek trek sounds. Is it battery problem? I have to wait until tomorro… --- ## [How much gas left in the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-gas-left-in-the-tank/73075)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-gas-left-in-the-tank/73075 "2012-06-18T20:06:45Z")
They did an episode on Seinfeld a few years back where Kramer drove a car as the gas gage went past E. Well I was driving home last night in my van and it was approaching E when a little light of a gas pump came on, I g… --- ## [What's going to happen to this site](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-going-to-happen-to-this-site/72982)
**Author:** [@sccubsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sccubsfan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-going-to-happen-to-this-site/72982 "2012-06-18T19:32:46Z")
Now that Tom and Ray are retiring will this site be kept going. --- ## [Should I get a partial refund?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-partial-refund/73102)
**Author:** [@oldcar6000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldcar6000)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-partial-refund/73102 "2012-06-18T17:58:40Z")
I have an old car--1990 Chevy station wagon. Recently it stalled on idle, I brought it in to my regular guy, he replaced the fuel pump, 2 days later, problem reappears. Decide to bring it in to a news (for a variety of… --- ## [Please Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/73105)
**Author:** [@yannelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yannelli)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help/73105 "2012-06-18T10:19:52Z")
Hello, I own a 2001 Nissan Sentra 1.8 liter GXE. In March, I replaced two sensors. 1 (one) O/P Crankshaft sensor and 1 (one) O/P Valve Timing Position Sensor. In May, while driving, the car started to hesitate and wh… --- ## [Removing plaster?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-plaster/73050)
**Author:** [@CVilleDoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CVilleDoc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-plaster/73050 "2012-06-18T04:03:02Z")
After parking my car in a public garage in another city, I noticed what seemed to be some type of plaster (cement?) droppings on my car, as if something dripped from the ceiling. Splotches of the stuff were on the sunro… --- ## [Are these problems related, and how do I get my window to work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-these-problems-related-and-how-do-i-get-my-window-to-work/73086)
**Author:** [@Ikeandher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ikeandher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-these-problems-related-and-how-do-i-get-my-window-to-work/73086 "2012-06-18T03:09:20Z")
Hi there! I have had an issue with the passenger side power window recently; sometimes it operates only with the driver's side switch, sometimes only with the passenger side switch, and most recently, it often doesn't w… --- ## [Transmission wont shift into high. dangerous?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-wont-shift-into-high-dangerous/73096)
**Author:** [@bobbru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbru)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-wont-shift-into-high-dangerous/73096 "2012-06-17T23:11:46Z")
hi my 2001 altima wont shift to high gear. driving around town seems to be ok, will driving on the highway be dangerous? thanks --- ## [Airbag deployed due to shot transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-deployed-due-to-shot-transmission/73081)
**Author:** [@demoncar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/demoncar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-deployed-due-to-shot-transmission/73081 "2012-06-17T20:19:39Z")
My 86 diesel mercedes has a history of a bad transmission. Could not drive it for 2 years before having the transmission rebuilt only to end with no 3rd gear. Very loud metal sounds(not grinding) when changing gears as w… --- ## [94 Nissan Sentra 1.6 Timing Chain jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-nissan-sentra-1-6-timing-chain-jump/73076)
**Author:** [@bugsaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bugsaw)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-nissan-sentra-1-6-timing-chain-jump/73076 "2012-06-17T18:06:31Z")
The timing chain on my 94 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6L has jumped. The car will not start and when you do try and start it just lopes and then sounds like it wants to start and goes back to loping. BTW, it has 249K on it. I … --- ## [Hot Air 86 Monte Carlo SS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-air-86-monte-carlo-ss/73085)
**Author:** [@86\_SuperSport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/86_SuperSport)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-air-86-monte-carlo-ss/73085 "2012-06-17T17:58:16Z")
I have a 1986 Monte Carlo SS with 305 HO engine. Recently when driving along suddenly I have hot air blowing out of the vents, then in a few minutes it goes back to the cool air. This happens whether it is set to vent … --- ## [91 octane?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-octane/72630)
**Author:** [@Scarlet\_Knight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scarlet_Knight)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-octane/72630 "2012-06-17T08:47:37Z")
So I turned in my car for one with a smaller payment. But I turns out that the new one requires 91 octane or higher. We have established that I am cheap. So can I put a half tank of 89 octane in it and a 1/4 tank of … --- ## [Van won't start, bad relay? short circuit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start-bad-relay-short-circuit/73084)
**Author:** [@jheckm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jheckm1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start-bad-relay-short-circuit/73084 "2012-06-17T07:03:06Z")
i have a 2005 Town & Country that now won't turn over. When I just turn the key to the on position (not even to start) the gauges flip around, the odo flashes intermittently as if there's some kind of short, and i can h… --- ## [Jeep Cherokee Ujoints Needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-ujoints-needed/73068)
**Author:** [@onthemovenow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/onthemovenow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-ujoints-needed/73068 "2012-06-17T04:19:52Z")
I was told during an annual vehicle inspection that my 2000-4WD Jeep Cherokee Sport needed new Ujoints to pass inspection. There was a slight movement, an almost imperceptible movement when the mechanic pushed as hard a… --- ## [Windows down on Nissan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-down-on-nissan/72811)
**Author:** [@tvm2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tvm2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-down-on-nissan/72811 "2012-06-16T21:49:50Z")
Today's caller with the 97 Maxima whose windows kept going down. A couple cars ago I had a 1999 Nissan Maxima; you can lower both front windows by holding down the unlock key on the keyless remote, and I assume he and hi… --- ## [Saturn horn sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-horn-sticking/73087)
**Author:** [@mrabalex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrabalex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-horn-sticking/73087 "2012-06-16T21:21:22Z")
We have a 2000 SL1 that started having the horn go off (continuous, not intermittent beeps). The first time it happened was early in the morning, lot of moisture in the air, and it stopped when I hit the middle of the s… --- ## [Rabbit's clutch is dying?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rabbits-clutch-is-dying/73054)
**Author:** [@AlisonWonderland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlisonWonderland)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rabbits-clutch-is-dying/73054 "2012-06-16T20:08:39Z")
Hello! I own a 2006 VW Rabbit with a manual transmission. I stalled out yesterday and today sort of randomly, and after I stalled out today, the acceleration seemed to hesitate once while in first. Is my clutch going? Co… --- ## [Me and animals aren't getting along very well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/me-and-animals-arent-getting-along-very-well/73070)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/me-and-animals-arent-getting-along-very-well/73070 "2012-06-16T18:03:33Z")
I had to make the 400 mile round trip to the cabin Wednesday for some repair work. About 5 miles from home on the interstate, a raccoon decided to amble across the road in front of me. I braked and swerved a little but… --- ## [Used Volvo vs. New Honda/Toyota/Subaru/etc?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-volvo-vs-new-honda-toyota-subaru-etc/73004)
**Author:** [@msjules](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msjules)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-volvo-vs-new-honda-toyota-subaru-etc/73004 "2012-06-16T16:14:24Z")
Hi! My husband and I are looking for a second car. We have been looking at getting a new crossover (Toyota RAV4, Honda CRV, Subaru Forester, etc.) but today a friend mentioned that he would be willing to sell me his 20… --- ## [1982 VW Rabbit that does not start very well anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-vw-rabbit-that-does-not-start-very-well-anymore/73072)
**Author:** [@rrpwiii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rrpwiii)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-vw-rabbit-that-does-not-start-very-well-anymore/73072 "2012-06-16T15:42:59Z")
Let me start by saying that I love my silly old Rabbit. Presently though I am irritated and confused by its new quirk. When starting it spins with out turning over. It sounds to me like it is not getting fuel. It also te… --- ## [Ethanol?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol/72944)
**Author:** [@dotty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dotty)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol/72944 "2012-06-16T13:19:14Z")
Hi! new to the cartalk community and sorry to hear that you guys are going to hang it up! before you go, I have a question about the "up to10% ethanol" at the pump. I thought I noticed a big fall off in our gas mileag… --- ## [Applying Muppet Chaos Theory to Driving Styles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/applying-muppet-chaos-theory-to-driving-styles/73062)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 10:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/applying-muppet-chaos-theory-to-driving-styles/73062 "2012-06-16T10:49:43Z")
There is a new theory about personality types, and thankfully, it isn't as difficult as understanding Descartes or Freud. Basically, the idea is that there are Chaos Muppets and Order Muppets, and which one you are is d… --- ## [1995 mitsubishi eclipse gsx shuddering while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-eclipse-gsx-shuddering-while-accelerating/73082)
**Author:** [@jhubby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhubby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 9:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-eclipse-gsx-shuddering-while-accelerating/73082 "2012-06-16T09:48:08Z")
i test drove a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse gsx today and had only noticed one problem.....when stepping on the gas harder than usual the car would start shuddering till it reached 4000 rpms then it would subdue. keep in mind… --- ## [Can anyone provide a brief tutorial on O2 sensors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-provide-a-brief-tutorial-on-o2-sensors/73065)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 8:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-provide-a-brief-tutorial-on-o2-sensors/73065 "2012-06-16T08:02:37Z")
I really don't understand the fundamentals of how they work & why they are used. Here's what I think I know: O2 sensors assist the engine computer make minor adjustments to the amount of fuel to deliver to achieve th… --- ## [Middle bench seat safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/middle-bench-seat-safety/73066)
**Author:** [@Escurves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Escurves)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/middle-bench-seat-safety/73066 "2012-06-16T07:29:25Z")
Is the middle bench seat in my 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 safe even though there is no shoulder belt? Taking my Teenage kids and a couple friends on a couple hundred mile trip. It is the crew cab, backseats all have shoul… --- ## [Roll starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roll-starting/72827)
**Author:** [@xyts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xyts)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roll-starting/72827 "2012-06-16T05:33:13Z")
Is it OK to roll start a manual transmission car in reverse? --- ## [1993 Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota/73078)
**Author:** [@lisalynn74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisalynn74)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota/73078 "2012-06-16T05:31:58Z")
It has 159,000 miles. There is no colored smoke coming out of the exhaust, but when I go up the long, steep driveway, by the end of it, i can smell oil. I had the oil changed in February. The place that did it, overfille… --- ## [2006 Toyota corolla Timing cover leak and other questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-timing-cover-leak-and-other-questions/73073)
**Author:** [@NewbieCorolla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NewbieCorolla)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-timing-cover-leak-and-other-questions/73073 "2012-06-16T04:49:37Z")
Hi Car Talk Community, I went in today for a factor recall on my 2006 Toyota Corolla and when I was leaving I was told that my car needs to have the timing cover resealed (the quote was $835.98). Additionally, the Driv… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1995) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1997)