# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1998 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1999 --- ## [Celica convertible frame rail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/celica-convertible-frame-rail/73040)
**Author:** [@Calamity\_Cowboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calamity_Cowboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/celica-convertible-frame-rail/73040 "2012-06-13T22:42:42Z")
Alright, so I have a 1997 (6th Gen) Toyota Celica GT, with a beautiful and fun rag top. Being a Southern Californian, I have enjoyed putting down the top daily. That is, until recently. That's when an eyelet on a hing… --- ## [Weird flutter in my engine - what could this be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-flutter-in-my-engine-what-could-this-be/73035)
**Author:** [@usc4duke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usc4duke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-flutter-in-my-engine-what-could-this-be/73035 "2012-06-13T21:10:14Z")
2007 Chevy Suburban, 65K miles Let me start by saying I took this into to the dealer and they found nothing! When I accelerate, I get a "flutter" in the engine. The best description of this flutter is that the RPMs go… --- ## [Oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change/73037)
**Author:** [@Greb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change/73037 "2012-06-13T19:52:11Z")
I just passed 10K miles and expected the message center on my dashboard to indicate that it's oil change time. When it didn't come up, I went to the message center SETUP for the status. It said I there was 42% more milea… --- ## [Subaru ABS problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-abs-problem/73036)
**Author:** [@nhhiker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nhhiker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-abs-problem/73036 "2012-06-13T19:46:51Z")
My 1998 Forester suddenly began pulsing / crunching sound, from the front brakes. I had just performed full brake inspection 2 weeks before. So I removed the ABS fuse (20 amp), and the problem disappeared. Of course th… --- ## [How long can an Automatic last](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-an-automatic-last/72997)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-an-automatic-last/72997 "2012-06-13T18:51:12Z")
Lets assume you have a non-performance car.. Its not a trans with a known issues (IE Honda Odyssey)..You do a pan drop every 30-40,000 miles.. Dont beat on it (no hard launching, not towing a heavy load, not plowing, etc… --- ## [2002 Honda Accord Transmission Fluid Changing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-transmission-fluid-changing/73028)
**Author:** [@mabaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mabaker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-transmission-fluid-changing/73028 "2012-06-13T18:37:28Z")
Mechanic said that if your transmission fluid has never been changed (which I'm almost positive mine has), if you change it at this stage, you are risking your transmission completely going out. Does anyone have any kno… --- ## [2 Questions about 1999 Olds Silhouette Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-questions-about-1999-olds-silhouette-van/73029)
**Author:** [@campandrew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/campandrew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-questions-about-1999-olds-silhouette-van/73029 "2012-06-13T18:35:15Z")
I had two issues with this van this week....first crazy thing was I use the power outlet to plug in my GPS and when I pulled the cord out of outlet the nipple end of charger cord stayed in the outlet. How do I get this … --- ## [Can a nest around the engine cause huge fire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-nest-around-the-engine-cause-huge-fire/72968)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_R](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarah_R)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-nest-around-the-engine-cause-huge-fire/72968 "2012-06-13T18:09:41Z")
I wrote in before about my Honda Civic catching on fire. Honda now claims that some sort of nesting material was packed all around the engine and in the exhaust, and it caught on fire. The Honda representative asked me… --- ## [Honda element acceleration noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-acceleration-noises/73032)
**Author:** [@ravdeb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ravdeb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-acceleration-noises/73032 "2012-06-13T17:27:37Z")
I drive a 2006 Honda Element EX (not 4WD), which I bought new. It has a standard 5-speed transmission, and about 100K miles. In the past 24 months (25K miles), the clutch and transmission and have been replaced, as well … --- ## [Matching Tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/matching-tires/73013)
**Author:** [@Statesboro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Statesboro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/matching-tires/73013 "2012-06-13T17:04:04Z")
I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander and I got four new tires within a month. Last week, I hit a curb and blew out the right front tire sidewall. I currently have the full size spare in its place. I'm wondering if I can/sh… --- ## [Subaru Service Sucks - HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-service-sucks-help/64118)
**Author:** [@marxalot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marxalot)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-service-sucks-help/64118 "2012-06-13T16:26:36Z")
I am sorry to title this message this way but: I have a 2006 Forester with 57,000 miles on it. I purchased is used from the Buick dealership in town. It had 13,000 miles back then. I registered it with "My Subaru" w… --- ## [Moving from DC to Chicago - suggestions for a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-from-dc-to-chicago-suggestions-for-a-new-car/72887)
**Author:** [@ByeByeDC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByeByeDC)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-from-dc-to-chicago-suggestions-for-a-new-car/72887 "2012-06-13T12:36:26Z")
We own a 2002 Mercedes C230 that has approximately 85,000 miles on it. So far the car is in good shape and we had planned to keep it so long as we had no significant ($$$) repairs. However, we will be moving from Washing… --- ## [Kool cigarettes advertisement on a VW beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kool-cigarettes-advertisement-on-a-vw-beetle/24264)
**Author:** [@sids750s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sids750s)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kool-cigarettes-advertisement-on-a-vw-beetle/24264 "2012-06-13T06:37:29Z")
back in the late 60's early 70's kool cigarettes were advertising on VW beetles i have a freind (that collects VW's)about this and he thinks im nutz ive looked all over the internet all i can find is a small reference he… --- ## [Brake Rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rotors/72883)
**Author:** [@MrT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrT)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rotors/72883 "2012-06-13T06:09:37Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Prius that I'm going to replace the front brakes and rotors on. I ordered my parts from my usual company and when I recieved the rotors they were packaged seperatly. Now both rotors are from the same… --- ## [1996 Saturn 4d sl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saturn-4d-sl/73022)
**Author:** [@tayfjer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tayfjer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saturn-4d-sl/73022 "2012-06-13T05:57:09Z")
My niece has a 1996 Saturn SL 4 door that won't start. When the problem first started it did not make any noise when she tries to start it, but the clock and radio would turn on. The battery connections look clean. Now … --- ## [Green coolant in a 2001 Chevy Lumina?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-coolant-in-a-2001-chevy-lumina/73001)
**Author:** [@terrabiped](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terrabiped)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-coolant-in-a-2001-chevy-lumina/73001 "2012-06-13T04:59:27Z")
My mechanic changed my coolant today and used green coolant instead of Dex-Cool. The manual says Dex-Cool, but my mechanic said I don't need to use Dex-cool anymore because my car is old and has 133k miles. He thinks gr… --- ## [DOT requirements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dot-requirements/73017)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dot-requirements/73017 "2012-06-13T04:25:33Z")
I recently replaced two tires due to wear and was told that th feds (DOT) were now requireing that the new tires be placed on the rear axle. I know that some of you, particularly Capriracer, are in the industry and woul… --- ## [What do you love?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-love/72818)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-love/72818 "2012-06-13T02:55:20Z")
Well to start off with,if anyone is interested you can go to the"Uncle Spy admits it " on LewRockwell.com today and read the 377 words the govt security agencies monitor for on the internet-its a blog by Simon Black.Nuff… --- ## [Revving while in park, related to accident?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revving-while-in-park-related-to-accident/72749)
**Author:** [@DanniBM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanniBM)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revving-while-in-park-related-to-accident/72749 "2012-06-13T01:18:30Z")
I have a 2004 Honda accord ex (leather, sunroof, alloy wheels) this Saturday the 26th I was hit by a lady. She hit my rear passenger side fender right behind the wheel. Its minimal damage. At the moment of impact I slamm… --- ## [PRETENDING - Overheating but not overheated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pretending-overheating-but-not-overheated/73023)
**Author:** [@tribute03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tribute03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pretending-overheating-but-not-overheated/73023 "2012-06-13T01:05:19Z")
HELP My Mazda tribute 2003 (manual) has developed a habit of 'pretending' to be overheated. If I do more than 2 or 3 stops as I run Saturday errands on a warm day - the care refuses to start and' continue' to run. … --- ## ['03 Mazda Tribute- Engine Idles very low or stalls and oil light turns on when slowing down/stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-mazda-tribute-engine-idles-very-low-or-stalls-and-oil-light-turns-on-when-slowing-down-stopping/70850)
**Author:** [@froggermario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/froggermario)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-mazda-tribute-engine-idles-very-low-or-stalls-and-oil-light-turns-on-when-slowing-down-stopping/70850 "2012-06-13T01:03:33Z")
When I am slowing to a stop, my engine idle gets really low (like 500rpm or less) and sometime stalls. At the same time, the oil light comes on. It does this all the time, and yes I've had my oil changed recently and act… --- ## ['09 Camry with metallic popping sound: UPDATED](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-camry-with-metallic-popping-sound-updated/73021)
**Author:** [@MDizzleDazzle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MDizzleDazzle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-camry-with-metallic-popping-sound-updated/73021 "2012-06-13T00:21:08Z")
I have an '09 Camry and for the last few months have been hearing a metal popping sound in the rear wheel area when I go over a bump or pothole unevenly or backout of a driveway at an angle to go onto the street. The sou… --- ## [Lease vs. Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-vs-purchase/72990)
**Author:** [@Deck\_oven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deck_oven)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-vs-purchase/72990 "2012-06-12T23:30:05Z")
I am moving, job hunting, and also need to have a car. Not sure of my budget until I get my new job, but need a car for job hunting. Considering Swapalease vs. buying a cheap car - 3k - until I can finance the car I wan… --- ## [06 Tundra Wheel Seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-tundra-wheel-seal/73011)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-tundra-wheel-seal/73011 "2012-06-12T23:12:34Z")
Is there anything about a rear wheel seal replacement that a shade tree mechanic couldnt handle? Special tools? Is anybody goin 2 stick their head out on this one?????? 2006 Toyota Tundra 130000 miles maroon new tire… --- ## [New source to excessive oil leak, rather than rear main seal....'wrong 'threaded plug'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-source-to-excessive-oil-leak-rather-than-rear-main-seal-wrong-threaded-plug/73003)
**Author:** [@Geomen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geomen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-source-to-excessive-oil-leak-rather-than-rear-main-seal-wrong-threaded-plug/73003 "2012-06-12T22:22:37Z")
To All: After changing rear main seal twice...still leaked excessively..have retraced leak more thouroughly and found that lhe leak may be from what appears to be an incorrect 'threaded plug'. Unfortunately this required… --- ## [Blue powder around the positive terminal of the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-powder-around-the-positive-terminal-of-the-battery/73006)
**Author:** [@Mior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mior)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-powder-around-the-positive-terminal-of-the-battery/73006 "2012-06-12T21:47:02Z")
I just stopped by a store after work to pick something up. I pulled up and turned off the car. I was gone for about 1 minute. When I got back to the car, it wouldn't start. This has never happened before. When I poppe… --- ## [Intersection Etiquette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intersection-etiquette/72960)
**Author:** [@RandNotAyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandNotAyn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intersection-etiquette/72960 "2012-06-12T21:11:15Z")
When I cross the street at the corner, lets say a four-way stop sign, the driver of the intersecting vehicle will wave me across thinking that it's good etiquette. But I then often have to proceed to have a hand-waving b… --- ## [94 GM Suburban EGR valve removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-gm-suburban-egr-valve-removal/73016)
**Author:** [@london](https://community.cartalk.com/u/london)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-gm-suburban-egr-valve-removal/73016 "2012-06-12T20:47:13Z")
A couple of weeks ago I submitted a question about tools and techniques for this job and it was suggested some new tools might be in order (check) and that more than what was listed in the Chilton's might need to be disc… --- ## ["They're all jerks!" ... where can I find this diddy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theyre-all-jerks-where-can-i-find-this-diddy/72987)
**Author:** [@LynchMob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynchMob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theyre-all-jerks-where-can-i-find-this-diddy/72987 "2012-06-12T20:08:59Z")
I just caught a few moments of today's show ... and it was a wonderful diddy about teaching your kids to drive ... with they caution: "They're all jerks!" Anyone got a link to this? I can't find it here or on YouTub… --- ## [Trans rebuild: worth the cost, or did I get screwed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-rebuild-worth-the-cost-or-did-i-get-screwed/72951)
**Author:** [@BMO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BMO)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-rebuild-worth-the-cost-or-did-i-get-screwed/72951 "2012-06-12T19:55:23Z")
My 05 Kia Sorento decided it wouldn't go in reverse while in a parking spot recently. I'm no genius, but I knew that's bad news. Later in the day (when I got it to back out of the parking spot by parking, turning off, th… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1997) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1999)