# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [A win-win for science](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-win-win-for-science/206197)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-win-win-for-science/206197 "2026-09-05T14:46:02Z")
Researchers at Virginia Tech have figured-out how to convert PVC plastic into polyalphaolefin, one of the components of modern synthetic motor oils. Because PVC is difficult to recycle through existing methods, this is … --- ## [The new Corvette engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-corvette-engine/206154)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-corvette-engine/206154 "2026-09-05T13:36:34Z")
… will use AFM, rather than DFM, which sounds like a good design decision. --- ## [Ugly car award winner finalist](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ugly-car-award-winner-finalist/206175)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ugly-car-award-winner-finalist/206175 "2026-09-05T01:09:00Z")
Not saying it’s the winner, but close Former math lab? Red neck special? --- ## [Interesting Custom Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-custom-car/206158)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-custom-car/206158 "2026-09-04T18:41:19Z")
Saw this on the way to work last week. Don’t know anything about it but I do have questions as to how the powertrain has been modified to fit the narrower and shorter chassis. Anyone else seen anything like this? --- ## [Name some ways we have come full circle in our automobiles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-some-ways-we-have-come-full-circle-in-our-automobiles/206129)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-some-ways-we-have-come-full-circle-in-our-automobiles/206129 "2026-09-02T21:27:45Z")
I’ll start, the dreaded mechanical fuel pump. I find it very humorous that everyone told me to get a gee whiz tech vehicle and it has a mechanical fuel pump on it like an old VW beetle. Of course if it goes bad its not e… --- ## [Yenko Chevrolet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yenko-chevrolet/206173)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yenko-chevrolet/206173 "2026-09-02T17:43:11Z")
Here’s an interview with a former Yenko Chevrolet mechanic back in the day. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/a-yenko-mechanic-shares-tales-from-inside-the-shop/?hashed\_email=da82… --- ## [Stealth Police Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stealth-police-cars/206140)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stealth-police-cars/206140 "2026-09-01T22:28:52Z")
I was driving home and saw an Audi A8 stopped in a work zone. It had blue and red LED flashing lights in the rear window. Being an A8, I guessed that someone had customized his car, especially since it had a citizen lice… --- ## [2019 Honda CRV battery dies, might've figured out hiow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-crv-battery-dies-mightve-figured-out-hiow/206153)
**Author:** [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-crv-battery-dies-mightve-figured-out-hiow/206153 "2026-08-31T20:36:57Z")
Friday I arrived at tge folks place to find that dad had tried to leave to run errands but the battery was stone dead. He used his jump pack and went on a 8mi round trip and it started fine. Saturday we’re doing various… --- ## [What were they thinking (part 97.3 of infinity)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-were-they-thinking-part-97-3-of-infinity/206078)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-were-they-thinking-part-97-3-of-infinity/206078 "2026-08-31T13:48:56Z")
In the ongoing saga of “What were they thinking?” I had to scratch my head on a recent repair. The torque specs called for 89 in/lbs on the valve cover bolts. Why such an oddball number? Like using a round number of 90… --- ## [A roadside tribute to Dolly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-roadside-tribute-to-dolly/206155)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-roadside-tribute-to-dolly/206155 "2026-08-30T14:33:09Z")
… from the NY State DOT. These alternating signs are appearing on highways statewide. When you see these signs, it’s almost impossible to NOT sing their message in your head. --- ## [CEC Approves Nation’s First Replacement Tire Efficiency Standards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cec-approves-nation-s-first-replacement-tire-efficiency-standards/206099)
**Author:** [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cec-approves-nation-s-first-replacement-tire-efficiency-standards/206099 "2026-08-29T13:51:18Z")
CEC Approves Nation’s First Replacement Tire Efficiency Standards The California Energy Commission (CEC) on Monday approved the Replacement Tire Efficiency Program (RTEP), the nation’s first efficiency standards for rep… --- ## [If you're driving through Central Tennessee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-driving-through-central-tennessee/206141)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-driving-through-central-tennessee/206141 "2026-08-28T18:01:53Z")
… this place might be worth a visit. In addition to displays relating to Dolly’s career, the reviews state that the food is very good. --- ## [Could it Cost Significantly More To Buy the Same Chevy Truck Built In Canada?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-it-cost-significantly-more-to-buy-the-same-chevy-truck-built-in-canada/206114)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-it-cost-significantly-more-to-buy-the-same-chevy-truck-built-in-canada/206114 "2026-08-28T11:17:16Z")
Could it Cost Significantly More To Buy the Same Chevy Truck Built In Canada vs from Detroit? Inquiring minds want to know :saluting\_face: --- ## [GM's 6.2 L V8 problem continues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-6-2-l-v8-problem-continues/206133)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-6-2-l-v8-problem-continues/206133 "2026-08-27T23:51:07Z")
Looks like the recall isn’t fixing things: Owners Report Their GM 6.2L V8s Are Still Failing Even After Recall Repairs --- ## [New pickups for the US market?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-pickups-for-the-us-market/206130)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-pickups-for-the-us-market/206130 "2026-08-27T12:18:36Z")
VW is reportedly planning on producing a small pickup in the US w/in a couple of years. Somehow, I doubt that enough people would be interested in the VW, rather than the excellent Honda Ridgeline or even the Ford Mav… --- ## [State Farm just sent me a Rebate Check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-farm-just-sent-me-a-rebate-check/206119)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-farm-just-sent-me-a-rebate-check/206119 "2026-08-26T12:57:49Z")
This is the first time in many years that State Farm has sent me a Rebate Check; probably 15 to 20-years… A while back I asked why I was no longer receiving rebate checks, “Corporate” sent me a very “nice letter” thanki… --- ## [Part interchangeability between 1997 F250 LIGHT DUTY (7 lug) and 1999 F250 Super Duty (8 lug)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-interchangeability-between-1997-f250-light-duty-7-lug-and-1999-f250-super-duty-8-lug/206090)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-interchangeability-between-1997-f250-light-duty-7-lug-and-1999-f250-super-duty-8-lug/206090 "2026-08-25T14:06:52Z")
I have the 1997 F250 Light Duty that broke down a year ago sitting here. It got busy and also none of the people I contacted to come get it were ones I wanted on my property. Anyway, I got someone reputable coming to g… --- ## [Here's one for @Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-one-for-triedaq/206036)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-one-for-triedaq/206036 "2026-08-25T03:47:55Z")
He has spoken fondly of the Studebaker Scotsman, so I think that he will probably enjoy this video. --- ## [10mm socket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10mm-socket/206076)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10mm-socket/206076 "2026-08-23T18:21:47Z")
--- ## [Toyota Highlander 22 model XLE trip 70K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-22-model-xle-trip-70k-miles/206075)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-22-model-xle-trip-70k-miles/206075 "2026-08-21T21:16:52Z")
Start of the year I disposed of my Mercedes E500 4matic 2005 model which had a persistent transmission issue and bought myself a Highlander with the whole works 4wd. I am so happy with it. Service bills are like 230 for … --- ## [Rover and Stellantis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rover-and-stellantis/206071)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rover-and-stellantis/206071 "2026-08-20T04:20:24Z")
It appears that Jaguar-Land Rover is going to move production of their Defender model from Slovakia to The US, and because it would be built here by Stellantis, it would be based on existing Jeep architecture–most likely… --- ## [VW puts itself on a reducing diet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-puts-itself-on-a-reducing-diet/206065)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-puts-itself-on-a-reducing-diet/206065 "2026-08-19T11:51:34Z")
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/business/volkswagen-group-planning-halve-number-models-it-makes Some articles state that the Jetta is among the models that will be eliminated. --- ## [Administration Fees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/administration-fees/206039)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/administration-fees/206039 "2026-08-19T11:25:46Z")
When we bought our 2024 Subaru Outback the adm. fee was 279.00 but the salesman added that amount to the dealer discount. That dealer now has a 579.00 fee I have been thinking about a new vehicle and now I see fees of (… --- ## [Dirty Oil (ten characters required)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dirty-oil-ten-characters-required/206069)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dirty-oil-ten-characters-required/206069 "2026-08-16T21:00:00Z")
The attached article shows how the petroleum industry avoids expensive remediation costs. Those expenses are either shifted to the government (you and me) or are ignored entirely, thus poisoning the environment. If you a… --- ## [Very weird policing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-weird-policing/205995)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-weird-policing/205995 "2026-08-11T19:00:58Z")
While I think that most of us can agree that distracted drivers are a hazard to everyone else, I’m not sure that this approach to policing is appropriate. https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2026/07/officer-dressed-as-shrub-he… --- ## [Funny energy bar commercial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-energy-bar-commercial/206027)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-energy-bar-commercial/206027 "2026-08-09T14:56:15Z")
Assisting driver not wearing seat-belt/shoulder harness. --- ## [If you own(ed) or lease(d) a VW Atlas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-lease-d-a-vw-atlas/206024)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-lease-d-a-vw-atlas/206024 "2026-08-07T17:34:54Z")
… you may be eligible for a cash settlement over the issue of (allegedly) defective water pumps. https://mainenginewaterpumpsettlement.com/ --- ## [Some people think that a bicycle gives them special rights…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-people-think-that-a-bicycle-gives-them-special-rights/205991)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-people-think-that-a-bicycle-gives-them-special-rights/205991 "2026-08-06T19:28:54Z")
He’s back and he’s still at it… I wrote about him several years back and I am surprised that he has not been taken out by the way he rides his bicycle… I see him all the time as he lives in my subdivision… This time… --- ## [Mitsubishi tries a new approach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-tries-a-new-approach/205998)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-tries-a-new-approach/205998 "2026-08-05T16:14:41Z")
Will it work? Only time will tell, but–unfortunately–I don’t think they have much time remaining in the US marketplace. https://www.autoblog.com/news/mitsubishi-is-trying-a-new-way-to-sell-cars-in-america --- ## [Another car for you historians to identify](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-car-for-you-historians-to-identify/204750)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-car-for-you-historians-to-identify/204750 "2026-08-04T02:06:53Z")
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