# \#continental **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/continental/4439.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Abandoned Bentley Gets Donated To WDET Through Car Talk Vehicle Donation!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abandoned-bentley-gets-donated-to-wdet-through-car-talk-vehicle-donation/194444)
**Author:** [@Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abandoned-bentley-gets-donated-to-wdet-through-car-talk-vehicle-donation/194444 "2024-02-27T22:13:11Z")
Hi all! Car Talk is happy and proud to share this story! An abandoned Bentley Continental GT Convertible with only 65K miles on it is donated to WDET through Car Talk’s Vehicle Donation Program! Our talented partners … --- ## [The Bentley Continental convertible in the neighborhood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-bentley-continental-convertible-in-the-neighborhood/175727)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-bentley-continental-convertible-in-the-neighborhood/175727 "2021-03-22T11:30:02Z")
I saw a black Bentley Continental convertible in the driveway of a neighbor (I don’t know them.) I looked up the address at the county assessor: it’s appraised at $146,304. --- ## [1994 Lincoln Continental - low oil pressure, or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lincoln-continental-low-oil-pressure-or-not/124586)
**Author:** [@Karl30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karl30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lincoln-continental-low-oil-pressure-or-not/124586 "2018-09-09T13:56:13Z")
when the car gets up to normal operating temp, it will randomly say that there is low oil pressure. i can turn off the car sit a few minutes then continue driving and will be fine. it holds pressure at idle but drops whe… --- ## [Steering fluid foaming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-fluid-foaming/55390)
**Author:** [@josephmcl7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josephmcl7)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-fluid-foaming/55390 "2018-08-21T02:16:05Z")
Why is power steering foaming in reservor. I tried to bleed the air from it by turning the steering wheel lock to lock for about 45 minutes but air bubbles keep comeing out. No fluid leaks on garage floor. 1990 lincoln… --- ## [2002 Lincoln Continental springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lincoln-continental-springs/119866)
**Author:** [@LindaMMcGowan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaMMcGowan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lincoln-continental-springs/119866 "2018-06-26T20:01:43Z")
I have air coil springs and I can’t find any to replace the one I have on the right front. Can we convert both front springs to regular without air and leave the back ones air? How would you cut off the compressor? --- ## [Car wont start when it is not hot outside, like very hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-when-it-is-not-hot-outside-like-very-hot/106163)
**Author:** [@rvds619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rvds619)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-when-it-is-not-hot-outside-like-very-hot/106163 "2017-07-25T05:17:04Z")
Title says it. I live in the valley, it easily gets to 90deg around here even at night it wont drop below 60 and has been usually around 69 or 70deg lowest, but for some reason almost like clockwork between the hours of … --- ## [Inspection problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inspection-problem/103889)
**Author:** [@glendot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glendot)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inspection-problem/103889 "2017-06-16T01:56:18Z")
I have a 1998 Lincoln Continental. The service engine soon light is on. The dealer did the diagnosis and it shows I need an input manifold runner control valve and a control unit. The dealer searched all his contacts and… --- ## [The NEW Lincoln Continental](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-lincoln-continental/97773)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-lincoln-continental/97773 "2017-06-02T22:54:27Z")
For the past month or so, I have begun to see a LOT of these on the road in my area. In almost every case, I first mistake them for a late-model Jaguar (as a result of a similar grill), but then I realize that it is a … --- ## [No Air Bags In Lincoln Continental](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-air-bags-in-lincoln-continental/90600)
**Author:** [@Ponti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ponti)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-air-bags-in-lincoln-continental/90600 "2015-07-14T21:49:36Z")
Mom is 80 and lives across the country. She drives a 2001 Lincoln Continental she purchased from Ford new. She is now being told that she cannot get a sticker because the car has "no airbags" and is being pushed to plu… --- ## [Lincoln Contenental](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-contenental/63433)
**Author:** [@Laura\_Taylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laura_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-contenental/63433 "2011-04-06T19:44:36Z")
I have replaced all the parts i can think of and yet my car will just die anywhere when the temperature gets above about 80. If i drive it for any length of time when i restart it, it sounds like a very large fan is sta… --- ## [Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/61747)
**Author:** [@Laura\_Taylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laura_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2011, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/61747 "2011-02-23T00:30:39Z")
My mother died and left me a 1993 lincoln coninental. In the summer if you drove it a couple of times it would just die even if you were going down the hiway. Now in the winter if you drive it a few times when you star… --- ## [Reputable sources](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reputable-sources/61589)
**Author:** [@mrwolrab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrwolrab)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reputable-sources/61589 "2011-02-20T14:30:41Z")
I am looking for a couple body parts for a 1979 Lincoln Continental. Since I must buy these via the internet from far away sources I need to know from others who I can trust. How do I know a salvage dealer is reputable? --- ## [Tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure/61474)
**Author:** [@mrwolrab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrwolrab)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure/61474 "2011-02-20T01:35:27Z")
My car came with polyester tread tires so the specs (tire pressure)on the car do not match the radials she has now. What is the correct pressure for a P225/75R15 radial? And case you care her name is Blanche Du Bois an… --- ## [Cost of a Tune up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-a-tune-up/47810)
**Author:** [@Mikenovi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikenovi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-a-tune-up/47810 "2011-02-02T05:07:08Z")
I have a 2001 Lincoln Continental with 75,000 miles. and I asked the local repair shop what the tune up schedule is since I do not remember ever having a tune up or replacing the plugs. They said $300. Is this out of … --- ## [Which octane?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-octane/60672)
**Author:** [@jp020752](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp020752)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-octane/60672 "2011-01-31T04:44:54Z")
I have 2 cars (non turbo) that both "recommend" high octane fuel (91 or higher). With the price of gas now I've been using regular gas (87). Both cars seem to handle it fine. There's no knocking or noticeable lose of… --- ## [1994 Lincoln Continental Executive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lincoln-continental-executive/60174)
**Author:** [@PhilSud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilSud)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lincoln-continental-executive/60174 "2011-01-20T01:57:44Z")
Just bought a '94 Lincoln Continental with 76,000 original miles. For the most part the car is immaculate. Have had a problem with the check engine light which I believe may have something to do with the EGR valve. No… --- ## [Updated starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/updated-starter/59450)
**Author:** [@jhr5129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhr5129)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2011, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/updated-starter/59450 "2011-01-03T06:21:38Z")
starter on my 02 Continental engages only 1/2 the gear teeth width. If I can get a starter that engages full width of teeth I might not need to replace flywheel teeth. Only inside half of tooth width is stripped in eng… --- ## [Ignition locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-locked/59235)
**Author:** [@jhr5129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhr5129)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-locked/59235 "2010-12-28T23:24:27Z")
after reconnecting battery ingition key won't turn --- ## [Ignition coil problems-perhaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-coil-problems-perhaps/48061)
**Author:** [@gcraig434](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcraig434)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-coil-problems-perhaps/48061 "2010-09-30T00:50:48Z")
I have a 2000 Lincoln Continental Cartier with the 8 cylinder engine, auto transmission. Driving about three weeks ago when the car lost power and would not go over 40 miles per hour, but the engine was not racing. It … --- ## [Tire Cupping on a 2005 Audi A6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-cupping-on-a-2005-audi-a6/52767)
**Author:** [@boilermakerdave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boilermakerdave)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-cupping-on-a-2005-audi-a6/52767 "2010-08-01T18:34:05Z")
I have a 2005 Audi A6 Quattro that I put new Continental ContiProContact 245 40 R18 tires about 16 months ago (about 12,00 miles on the tires). All four tires are now cupped/feathered on all 8 outer edges and the car sou… --- ## [Continental Power Seat stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continental-power-seat-stopped-working/51672)
**Author:** [@kstevens7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kstevens7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continental-power-seat-stopped-working/51672 "2010-07-11T21:55:44Z")
1998 Lincoln Continental. Suddenly, the passenger seat will not move forward or backward. All other positions work -- seat back up or down, tilt forward or back, etc, are fine. Is there a home remedy, or do we have to… --- ## [Water damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-damage/50369)
**Author:** [@jbmiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbmiller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-damage/50369 "2010-06-15T21:25:44Z")
last night, i drove through about a 5 in deep puddle and my car stalled and now will not start. My sisters 02 Mercury Sable made it through the water without and problems. What could have possibly been damaged and what s… --- ## ['99 lincoln continental help! strange electrical issues!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-lincoln-continental-help-strange-electrical-issues/49459)
**Author:** [@carfool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carfool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2010, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-lincoln-continental-help-strange-electrical-issues/49459 "2010-05-29T14:39:49Z")
When the car is running these thing work only intermittenly and are working less over time: Windows, door locks, climate control (almost never now!), courtesy lights and blinkers.BUT, when key is in on position and engin… --- ## [Sounds like concrete blocks rolling around in the trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-concrete-blocks-rolling-around-in-the-trunk/49464)
**Author:** [@oklagal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oklagal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2010, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-concrete-blocks-rolling-around-in-the-trunk/49464 "2010-05-27T19:07:17Z")
I have a 2000 Lincoln Continental, and absolutely love it. There is a problem, however, in that if I go around a corner fast, it sounds like there are concrete blocks rolling around in the trunk. I have cleaned out the… --- ## [1999 Lincoln Con](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-con/48982)
**Author:** [@TCX023](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TCX023)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-con/48982 "2010-05-17T16:52:44Z")
Intermintent problem shifting from 1st gear to second gear. Always happens just after start up (within 5 minutes). Has not happened after warm up. At first would go to second after a moment, latest flare up it took a f… --- ## [Burning wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-wheel/48465)
**Author:** [@ArtMick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArtMick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-wheel/48465 "2010-05-06T18:16:00Z")
I have just replaced my rear drivers side Wheel bearings/hub. and put on new rotors and breaks. And now when I drive it for a long period of time with alot of stoping and going, I can smell and see smoke. coming off said… --- ## [No interior lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-interior-lights/45258)
**Author:** [@cindan96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cindan96)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2010, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-interior-lights/45258 "2010-02-28T17:35:51Z")
my interior lights,radio, dash lights,brake lights, gear shift lock,trunk lock, gas cap release will not work. someone suggested the light control module. i do not know were that is. any suggessions? it is a 1997 contine… --- ## [Honking Horn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honking-horn/44928)
**Author:** [@dickbarbmark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dickbarbmark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honking-horn/44928 "2010-02-22T23:15:50Z")
The horn starts honking even if no one is trying to break in. I can stop it by using the unlock button on the remote. What is causing This and how can I stop it? --- ## [Lincoln Continental stalls when talk foot off excellerator suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-continental-stalls-when-talk-foot-off-excellerator-suddenly/44071)
**Author:** [@katheann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katheann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-continental-stalls-when-talk-foot-off-excellerator-suddenly/44071 "2010-02-08T00:48:10Z")
What makes this 81 Continental stall. We drove it accross country but all the time mindful that it may stall. Somehow it always starts back up but not right away, you have to let it sit for 5 - 30 minutes. It seems to… --- ## [Help me plzzzzz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-plzzzzz/42616)
**Author:** [@Anne\_drives\_a\_Lincol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anne_drives_a_Lincol)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-plzzzzz/42616 "2010-01-16T18:19:41Z")
I have to puut on the serpentine belt in my 1996 Lincoln Continental. I know how the diagram looks, but, how do you start it? I am having trouble with the tension pully. What am I doing wrong??? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/continental/4439.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=continental)