# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=2000 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2001 --- ## [Wrong gas can!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-gas-can/71937)
**Author:** [@mdavis75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdavis75)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-gas-can/71937 "2012-06-11T03:53:23Z")
My stepson ran his Buick out of gas this afternoon. He came home to grab a gas can and mistakenly took the fuel mixed for the lawnmower. He put about a gallon of the mixture in the tank and then about 4 gallons of regula… --- ## [Main seal leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-seal-leak/72985)
**Author:** [@JodyK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JodyK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-seal-leak/72985 "2012-06-11T02:25:53Z")
The dealer says a right rear seal and main seal on my 2006 Acura TL is leaking. I don't see any sign of it. The car only has 76k miles. Should I repair it or trade it? The dealer wants $1700 to fix both seals. He also… --- ## [Dimly lit f-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dimly-lit-f-150/72975)
**Author:** [@justinr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justinr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dimly-lit-f-150/72975 "2012-06-11T00:58:10Z")
Hello, My wife has a 1993 f-150 xlt long bed that has a lighting problem. With the headlights on the low beams are really really dim, almost out. When i put the high beams on only one bulb goes on. I have replaced both b… --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester on its 3rd battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-on-its-3rd-battery/72956)
**Author:** [@Frozenkiwi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frozenkiwi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-on-its-3rd-battery/72956 "2012-06-11T00:33:43Z")
I bought the car brand new in May of 2009. All was good until February of last year when the battery died. Since I live in Anchorage, AK, and we were in the middle of a good cold snap, I kind of wrote it off as one of th… --- ## [Tranny locked in 1999 Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-locked-in-1999-ranger/72979)
**Author:** [@Trombenik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trombenik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-locked-in-1999-ranger/72979 "2012-06-10T23:51:09Z")
My low miles (under 50k) 1999 Ranger has a 5-speed manual transmission. One morning, I could not move it. The shift lever shifted, but the gears were locked. No forward, no reverse, and it wouldn't roll in neutral. Event… --- ## [Hard start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-start/72980)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-start/72980 "2012-06-10T21:09:01Z")
Easy one . . . '93 Civic 1.5 manual starts first crank when cold but has trouble starting if you shut it off within 5-10 minutes of initial start. Just cranks and cranks, no start. Wait a half hour, starts right up. W… --- ## [Humming van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-van/72938)
**Author:** [@Bob\_G1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_G1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-van/72938 "2012-06-10T19:09:04Z")
i just recently got a 1983 dodge B-150 van with a V-6 Motor when its idling you can hear a loud hum coming from the engine compartment.but when you start driving it goes away.but soon as you come to a stop it starts humm… --- ## [Owners Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owners-manual/72962)
**Author:** [@Jody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jody)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owners-manual/72962 "2012-06-10T18:43:05Z")
I recently purchased a 1967 Porsche 912. I must admit she is everything I had dreamed about since I first saw one as a youth. You only turn 40 once so why not I figured. At some point between when I viewed her prior to t… --- ## [In winter, how do car dealerships deal with sports cars that come with summer tires from the factory](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-winter-how-do-car-dealerships-deal-with-sports-cars-that-come-with-summer-tires-from-the-factory/72831)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-winter-how-do-car-dealerships-deal-with-sports-cars-that-come-with-summer-tires-from-the-factory/72831 "2012-06-10T18:31:40Z")
Take for example: the newly released Scion FR-S and Subaru BR-Z sports cars, both come with summer tires from the factory. How do dealerships deal with selling these type of cars in the winter? What if it's December and … --- ## ['49 Dodge, clicking under hood and power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/49-dodge-clicking-under-hood-and-power-loss/72759)
**Author:** [@JTroto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JTroto)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/49-dodge-clicking-under-hood-and-power-loss/72759 "2012-06-10T17:42:41Z")
I have a 1949 Dodge B1-B, which was the half-ton model. Still has the original flathead, straight six engine, been rebuilt twice to my knowledge. Three-speed in the floor. I have done most of the restoration myself, asid… --- ## [Front struts replacement--help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-struts-replacement-help/38411)
**Author:** [@cbieman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbieman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-struts-replacement-help/38411 "2012-06-10T16:43:52Z")
Hi, I was told by my dealer yesterday during a 60,000 mile tune up that the right front strut is leaking and needs to be replaced "sometime soon." I've been calling around this morning to compare prices on this job, and … --- ## [Have to beat gas tank to get 2000 Silverado 1500 started!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-to-beat-gas-tank-to-get-2000-silverado-1500-started/72967)
**Author:** [@2thFairy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2thFairy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-to-beat-gas-tank-to-get-2000-silverado-1500-started/72967 "2012-06-10T16:31:43Z")
Help! I have a 2000 Silverado 1500. Out of the blue, for no reason it won't start. New battery, full of gas, no obvious problems. Always maintained. When it won't start--you have to get a big stick or piece of rebar … --- ## [Black Tranmission Fluid!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-tranmission-fluid/72969)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Irish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Southern_Irish)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-tranmission-fluid/72969 "2012-06-10T12:54:11Z")
It appears I have neglected my tranmission. I'm told I have black tranmission fluid. Mechanic advised me NOT to change it at this point reporting he did the same thing once and tranny died 300 miles later, explanation h… --- ## [Mitsubishi Eclipse misses and revs high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-eclipse-misses-and-revs-high/72974)
**Author:** [@Lucasm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucasm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-eclipse-misses-and-revs-high/72974 "2012-06-10T08:10:25Z")
Hello all, A few weeks ago my '03 Mitsubishi Eclipse missed for the first time since I've had it. It's a 4-banger, so it was definitely noticeable. Fast forward a couple weeks and after a trip to Texas (from Tennessee)… --- ## ['04 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L ~150k: P0011 and P0021](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-nissan-pathfinder-3-5l-150k-p0011-and-p0021/72866)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-nissan-pathfinder-3-5l-150k-p0011-and-p0021/72866 "2012-06-10T06:50:40Z")
'04 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L ~150k: P0011 and P0021 Friend's vehicle. OBD-II codes indicate Intake Valve Timing Control Bank1 and Bank2. Vehicle drives OK most of the time, but then has lapses of lost power where you … --- ## [Keeping a car for 300k +](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-a-car-for-300k/72807)
**Author:** [@Accordion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accordion)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-a-car-for-300k/72807 "2012-06-10T05:45:07Z")
I like my 99 Accord with 174k, I'd like to see 300k out of it. Any tips (from people who have kept a car this long) on how to help get her there? I change the oill every 3k, the transaxle fluid every 20k, have the brake… --- ## [Mitsubishi Eclipse misses and revs high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-eclipse-misses-and-revs-high/72973)
**Author:** [@Lucasm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucasm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-eclipse-misses-and-revs-high/72973 "2012-06-10T05:01:15Z")
Hello all, A few weeks ago my '03 Mitsubishi Eclipse missed for the first time since I've had it. It's a 4-banger, so it was definitely noticeable. Fast forward a couple weeks and after a trip to Texas (from Tennessee)… --- ## [Leaking low pressure A/C port](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-low-pressure-a-c-port/72961)
**Author:** [@zarquon45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zarquon45)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-low-pressure-a-c-port/72961 "2012-06-10T03:14:46Z")
I recently tried to recharge my 1994 Saturn SW2 air conditioning. The system took the charge fine, nice cool air again. Yea! On disconnecting the adapter, I heard the sound of escaping gas. I was able to place my thumb … --- ## [99 volvo v70 not starting on the first try](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-volvo-v70-not-starting-on-the-first-try/72656)
**Author:** [@shell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2012, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-volvo-v70-not-starting-on-the-first-try/72656 "2012-06-10T02:02:09Z")
I have a 2001 v70, did the same thing. Battery is not sending enough juice to the starter and plugs, and anything else you have running. Test your battery and your alternator and the connections. Mine always started ea… --- ## [Window regulator, 1996 Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-regulator-1996-grand-caravan/72913)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-regulator-1996-grand-caravan/72913 "2012-06-09T23:44:14Z")
My driver side power window regulator has self destructed in a way that leaves me puzzled. This is my first contact with a cable type regulator, so it's all new. I took the door panel off, then watched a youtube video … --- ## [How often should spark plugs be changed in a 2006 accord 4cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-should-spark-plugs-be-changed-in-a-2006-accord-4cyl/72964)
**Author:** [@loveaccord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loveaccord)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-should-spark-plugs-be-changed-in-a-2006-accord-4cyl/72964 "2012-06-09T23:38:59Z")
There are no service books on these cars have to wait for the computer to post a message for maintance --- ## [Stalling, Hesitation and Rough Idle on a 2004 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-hesitation-and-rough-idle-on-a-2004-toyota-corolla/72927)
**Author:** [@unwrittendevin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unwrittendevin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-hesitation-and-rough-idle-on-a-2004-toyota-corolla/72927 "2012-06-09T23:26:13Z")
I'm having issues with my 2004 Toyota Corolla with 118K. Every few weeks, the car will go through a phase where it will stall out, run rough and hesitate on acceleration. Oftentimes it is accompanied with the rotten egg … --- ## [Popping Sound (2004 Suzuki Aerio)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-sound-2004-suzuki-aerio/72966)
**Author:** [@jajsherman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jajsherman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-sound-2004-suzuki-aerio/72966 "2012-06-09T23:17:53Z")
I have an '04 Suzuki Aerio, and there is a lound popping or knocking sound coming from the front of the car when I drive it. I don't seem to hear it when the car is inert (i.e. idling or traveling in a straight at a cons… --- ## [Tires and broken tire pressure sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-and-broken-tire-pressure-sensor/72936)
**Author:** [@mbrown20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mbrown20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-and-broken-tire-pressure-sensor/72936 "2012-06-09T21:22:07Z")
The tire pressure sensor on my 2008 Toyota avalon broke off and was inside the tire. The repair person who found the problem when the tire was being balanced told me there was damage to the inside of the tire and I shou… --- ## [Toyota MR - 2 91 turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr-2-91-turbo/72965)
**Author:** [@Vkays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vkays)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr-2-91-turbo/72965 "2012-06-09T20:10:14Z")
I recently took my car to a repair shop for a leak in the water hose from the radiator to the engine. I have had a recurring problem for several years. When I had repairs done last summer, they tried to fix the problem a… --- ## [Time for a new mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-for-a-new-mechanic/72947)
**Author:** [@pmnmadison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmnmadison)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-for-a-new-mechanic/72947 "2012-06-09T19:23:55Z")
Had my 2009 Forester in for the owner's manual recommended 30,000 mile major maintenance. Before taking the car in I noticed the engine coolant was low in the reservoir but I forgot to mention anything at the dealer's sh… --- ## [Nissan Altima Windsheild washer solution not spraying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-windsheild-washer-solution-not-spraying/72955)
**Author:** [@krishna72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krishna72)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-windsheild-washer-solution-not-spraying/72955 "2012-06-09T19:22:31Z")
I filled my washer tank full, when tried to spray, only the wiper moved but the solution never came. In the evening, i cleaned the spouts, with a tiny pin hoping that it will clear the dirt out, tried, didn't work eithe… --- ## [Does anyone care to elaborate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-care-to-elaborate/72232)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-care-to-elaborate/72232 "2012-06-09T19:15:52Z")
Does anyone care to elaborate on the little horsepower vs big horsepower debate?eg;truck HP vs car HP.Are we clear on the difference between force and power?Should we go to a better system for expressing power output?KWs… --- ## [Car Storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-storage/72950)
**Author:** [@Jimmy4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmy4)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-storage/72950 "2012-06-09T17:50:10Z")
My 76 year old neighbor has a 200 Olds that has about 12,000 miles on it. In recent years he did not drive it much. It has not moved since its last oil change about 9 months ago. However he starts the engine once a month… --- ## [2002 Mazda Protege5: mystery noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege5-mystery-noise/72901)
**Author:** [@DGA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DGA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege5-mystery-noise/72901 "2012-06-09T17:28:16Z")
I drive a 2002 Protege5 with about 125K miles. The suspension (struts and mounts) and brakes have been recently replaced and, with the arising of the Mystery Noise, checked by a mechanic as of last week. The noise soun… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1999) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=2001)