# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1999 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2000 --- ## [Problems with instrument panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-instrument-panel/48173)
**Author:** [@howardman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/howardman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-instrument-panel/48173 "2012-06-12T19:52:50Z")
I have a Chevy 2004 Tahoe and I am trouble with my instrument panel flucuating while I drive. I have had the battery and alternater checked and both are fine...The panels will show wrong RPMS and Speed what is the cause … --- ## [Costco Gas competitors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-gas-competitors/73014)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-gas-competitors/73014 "2012-06-12T19:46:22Z")
Who would compete in quality and price for Gas with that of Costco? My spouse made a observation that the mileage you get is low if you go to a cheap gas place. Any other places to buy gas in Northern California that… --- ## [Haunted Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-car/73002)
**Author:** [@Advisor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Advisor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-car/73002 "2012-06-12T17:27:02Z")
I have a 2006 Chev. HHR with 104,000 miles and live in Windham, ME. The car runs great except when we drive through Baldwin, ME near the Saco River. We will be driving along and the door locks will unlock, the outside t… --- ## [Gas filling issue / could the dealership be misinforming me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-filling-issue-could-the-dealership-be-misinforming-me/72949)
**Author:** [@Brenda1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenda1234)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-filling-issue-could-the-dealership-be-misinforming-me/72949 "2012-06-12T17:01:19Z")
When I fill my 2002 VW cabrio, the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off. I took it to the service department at the dealership and the service manager told me that there is no vent tube to clean out, no carbon filter and the s… --- ## [2002 Dodge Neon EX/SXT Engine 'racing'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-neon-ex-sxt-engine-racing/72995)
**Author:** [@amithere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amithere)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-neon-ex-sxt-engine-racing/72995 "2012-06-12T16:38:36Z")
I drove my daughter's Dodge Neon last night and found that when I'm on the highway, the RPM goes up slightly every few seconds. I had about 30 minutes of driving until I was home so I tried to figure out if my speed had … --- ## [Average cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/average-cost/73012)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/average-cost/73012 "2012-06-12T15:58:03Z")
I have a 1998 Volvo S90 that needs front brake work. The grinding sound began suddenly Sunday. Any way I can get an estimated repair cost? Don't want to go to a shop totally blind. Thanks much. --- ## [1980 MGB Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-mgb-problems/73010)
**Author:** [@huntt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huntt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-mgb-problems/73010 "2012-06-12T08:04:27Z")
Hello, I have a 1980 MGB that has been in my garage for quite some time now. It has not been run in a couple of years except for once when I took it out two years ago and it died down the road from my house. I have recen… --- ## [06 Tundra Wheel Seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-tundra-wheel-seal/73005)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-tundra-wheel-seal/73005 "2012-06-12T07:57:07Z")
Is there anything about an o6 Tundra wheel seal replacement that a shade tree mechanic couldnt handle? Apparently i have to acquire 2 8mm x 1,25 bolts to be used as "jack bolts" That i dont see being a problem. My experi… --- ## [Replacing a truck that's declared totaled --2000 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-truck-thats-declared-totaled-2000-ford-ranger/72957)
**Author:** [@Bambooer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bambooer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-truck-thats-declared-totaled-2000-ford-ranger/72957 "2012-06-12T07:24:23Z")
Our fully paid for 2000 Ford Ranger XLT has likely been totaled. It was a good reliable truck even with its 155K. I'm looking for advice on finding a replacement that won't give us a car payment. How do we negotiate the … --- ## [The Daily Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-daily-show/73007)
**Author:** [@Mgucc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mgucc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-daily-show/73007 "2012-06-12T04:57:43Z")
I was at the Daily Show with Jon Stewart today \*June 11) and suggested he have you as guests since you are retiring. The entire audience cheered and started chanting Click and Clack! It was awesome. If he calls you, you… --- ## [Ford Expedition (2003) engine quits for no apparent reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-2003-engine-quits-for-no-apparent-reason/72998)
**Author:** [@Ruth\_Noble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruth_Noble)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-2003-engine-quits-for-no-apparent-reason/72998 "2012-06-12T03:14:57Z")
The engine on our Ford Expedition (2003) has started quitting for no reason. The engine light does not come on. We might be driving and it just stops or stopped at a light or turning into the driveway and it just turns o… --- ## [Excessive Rear Main Engine Oil Leak After Installing New Rope Seal Or After Market Rubber Seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-rear-main-engine-oil-leak-after-installing-new-rope-seal-or-after-market-rubber-seal/72784)
**Author:** [@Geomen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geomen)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-rear-main-engine-oil-leak-after-installing-new-rope-seal-or-after-market-rubber-seal/72784 "2012-06-12T02:02:57Z")
Had a leak on rear main seal...installed new after market rubber seal with instructions to use shimmy feelers provided with seal. Buttoned everything back up and took car for a short spin then put it back on the rack...… --- ## [6 disk CD Changer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-disk-cd-changer/72972)
**Author:** [@iammax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iammax)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-disk-cd-changer/72972 "2012-06-12T01:39:50Z")
I had a 6 disk CD Changer in the trunk of my 1994 Camry that came with the car. The magazine was stuck. I took it to the only car stereo/CD/Radio shop in town. He cut the cables completely and handed me the CD change… --- ## [3 master cylinders, 5 repairs in 2 months, and STILL too much play in brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-master-cylinders-5-repairs-in-2-months-and-still-too-much-play-in-brakes/72855)
**Author:** [@zerocarskillz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zerocarskillz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-master-cylinders-5-repairs-in-2-months-and-still-too-much-play-in-brakes/72855 "2012-06-12T01:24:12Z")
I have 85,000 miles on my 2005 Hyundai Elantra GT, and started noticing (in November!) that my brakes were getting "loose", i.e. more play before engaging. In March 2012, it got to the point that I took the car in for re… --- ## [2001 mercury Sable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable/72999)
**Author:** [@jolar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jolar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable/72999 "2012-06-12T00:30:48Z")
2001 Mercury Sable,67,000, that 2X has barely cranked over after 200 mile drive. Twice more at odd times would not start (barely cranked, same symptoms) then trying after a few minutes started right up like normal. No pr… --- ## [97 Acura 3.5 RL with a Blown Head Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-acura-3-5-rl-with-a-blown-head-gasket/73000)
**Author:** [@97\_RL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/97_RL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-acura-3-5-rl-with-a-blown-head-gasket/73000 "2012-06-12T00:01:30Z")
103k original miles... car in great cosmetic condition....however has blown head gasket, not sure which side or both...anyone out there know a worthy repair shop in the St. Louis area or anyone interested in buying the v… --- ## [Veeger smells](https://community.cartalk.com/t/veeger-smells/72989)
**Author:** [@Veejer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Veejer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/veeger-smells/72989 "2012-06-11T22:47:37Z")
My 1999 Plymouth Voyager smells like gas, really bad. I have taken it to my "car person" and he has tried everything he knows to find out what may be causing this. He has checked all the lines and even run pressure thr… --- ## [Instrument Cluster Dimmer still too bright at minimum setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-dimmer-still-too-bright-at-minimum-setting/72970)
**Author:** [@cliffdweller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cliffdweller)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-dimmer-still-too-bright-at-minimum-setting/72970 "2012-06-11T22:40:26Z")
2011 Silverado instrument panel dimmer won't reduce below about (subjectively) 40% intensity and cannot be turned off - still way to bright for old eyes on dark mountain roads. Dealer says its characteristic of the mode… --- ## [Another Subaru with an A/C Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-subaru-with-an-a-c-problem/72993)
**Author:** [@Marylander1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marylander1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-subaru-with-an-a-c-problem/72993 "2012-06-11T22:38:56Z")
Funny that there's another Subaru on here today having an A/C problem, though it doesn't look like it's the same problem. I've had my Subaru for 8 yrs and never had a problem with the A/C, even in 100+ degrees of Arizo… --- ## [Oil pick up question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pick-up-question/72971)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pick-up-question/72971 "2012-06-11T21:52:42Z")
Hey guys, borrowed a lift at work tidy and finally got around to resealing my oil pan. The good News is not a bit of sludge was seen when the pan was dropped. However and this is my question, in order for me to remove my… --- ## [VW new Beetle 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-new-beetle-2004/72996)
**Author:** [@issis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/issis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-new-beetle-2004/72996 "2012-06-11T20:15:12Z")
I just purchased a 2004 new Beetle. It has good back to the Lot 3 times, they have no idea, it went to VW for 2 days no answers.....Help When you step on the brake, there is a noise that comes from the trunk or back of… --- ## [Fueling an old school car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fueling-an-old-school-car/72992)
**Author:** [@pimpdoubt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pimpdoubt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fueling-an-old-school-car/72992 "2012-06-11T20:14:38Z")
I've recently (upgraded?) from a 2001 Honda Civic to a 1978 Ford Ranchero and the one thing that is really getting on my nerves is fueling it up. The gas gauge is currently broken, so I can't go by that. The problem, I b… --- ## [98 Jetta TDI hydraulic system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jetta-tdi-hydraulic-system/72892)
**Author:** [@ramblincamry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramblincamry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jetta-tdi-hydraulic-system/72892 "2012-06-11T19:34:28Z")
We just received this vehicle from my mother in law, who is not driving any more. It's a cream puff--79,000 miles, beautiful condition. Problem is the clutch engages lower and lower to the floor, and eventually the shi… --- ## [99 ALtima P0400 / EGR Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-altima-p0400-egr-code/72994)
**Author:** [@PeteFromOhio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeteFromOhio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-altima-p0400-egr-code/72994 "2012-06-11T19:29:03Z")
I have a 99 Altima with 172K on it and it has the SEL light on. I had AotoZone get the code for me and it is the EGR code in the title above. I've read through the old threads on how to handle the problem, Are there an… --- ## [Thermostat temp for Chrysler 318 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-temp-for-chrysler-318-engine/72953)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-temp-for-chrysler-318-engine/72953 "2012-06-11T19:14:40Z")
On my '89 Dodge B250 camper van with a 318 engine, I noticed on a long trip today that the temp gauge never got above about the 1/4 mark...definitely not close to halfway up the gauge. I'm wondering if the stat is stuck … --- ## [Which cars are most prone to fluid leaks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-cars-are-most-prone-to-fluid-leaks/72907)
**Author:** [@Tribbles12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tribbles12)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 8:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-cars-are-most-prone-to-fluid-leaks/72907 "2012-06-11T08:01:50Z")
I am thinking of buying a used car and want to avoid anything that may be prone to leaking oil, coolant, etc. Should I stay away from cars of a certain age - like maybe nothing older than five years? Or are there certa… --- ## [1997 Canadian Jetta Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-canadian-jetta-questions/72025)
**Author:** [@flatout](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flatout)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-canadian-jetta-questions/72025 "2012-06-11T07:28:10Z")
Any VW mechs or fans out there? I may have a chance to acquire a '97 Jetta GT. Problem is, according to the current owners, it's Canadian-made, & won't pass IL. emissions. I thought exhaust fumes were exhaust fumes...cou… --- ## [Ringing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ringing-noise/72986)
**Author:** [@robspgm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robspgm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ringing-noise/72986 "2012-06-11T07:05:46Z")
I have an '08 Infiniti EX35. When my foot is on the gas pedal, I hear a subtle, but high-pitched ringing noise. It sounds electrical like the noise a tv would make. It's not coming from the engine. It's very annoying… --- ## [Lexus Extended Warranty 2009 GS 350 AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-extended-warranty-2009-gs-350-awd/72981)
**Author:** [@steve86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve86)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-extended-warranty-2009-gs-350-awd/72981 "2012-06-11T04:57:53Z")
I have a 2009 Lexus GS 350 AWD 37K mikes with 11 months of factory warranty remaining. Lexus offers an extended Platinum Warranty 8 yrs (essentially 4 years beyond the factory warranty) 100K miles for $2,860. Given the … --- ## [2007 Mazda 6 has trouble starting in hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-6-has-trouble-starting-in-hot-weather/48451)
**Author:** [@kentuckyish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kentuckyish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-6-has-trouble-starting-in-hot-weather/48451 "2012-06-11T04:34:37Z")
Hello all, I have a 2007 Mazda 6, 4 cylinder, abt 30k miles. I bought it new in May 2007 and began having a somewhat obnoxious problem starting April/May 2009. If I let the car sit all day in the sun (or possib… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1998) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=2000)