Show Rundown

Louis Magliozzi Boston, Massachusetts -

Tom and Ray call their Dad.

Michael Lincoln, Nebraska -

Power. The car is "totally gutless." The mechanic changed injectors and told him that it was fixed. Not! Now the mechanic wants to replace converter.

Catherine Hicks Danville, Kentucky -

Oil light and buzzer occurs at 3500 rpms. She pulls the fuse out. At one point in the car's past, a mechanic fixed the problem, but it reappeared after a different mechanic performed a subsequent oil change.

Elizabeth Magliozzi Boston, Massachusetts -

Tom and Ray talk to their mother and make fun of her cooking.

Arup Gupta Phoenix, Arizona -

A/C. Water is leaking out when he makes a left turn.

Pat Rogers Orangeville, Pennsylvania -

Lights. Reverse lights get fixed and then went out a week later.

Steve Gordon Phoenix City, Alabama -

Heat. It works for 5 seconds and then it changes to cold air. He has checked coolant and hoses, thinks the heater core is ok.

Patti Mayer Little Rock, Arkansas -

Ignition. The key can be removed while driving.

Dr. Mort Kearns St. Louis, Missouri -

Tires. Going flat in cold weather - repeatedly.

Sara Freeville, New York -

Smell. There's a hot/overheating smell. The car has an oil leak, but she's pretty sure that has nothing to do with it.