# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=100 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 101 --- ## [How to remove the smell of bug repellent from inside my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-the-smell-of-bug-repellent-from-inside-my-car/176551)
**Author:** [@christopherkarltom\_175054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopherkarltom_175054)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-the-smell-of-bug-repellent-from-inside-my-car/176551 "2021-05-04T18:43:35Z")
Over a month ago while cleaning my car, I noticed a can of bug spray that was either in the glove compartment or middle arm rest, was leaking. Ever since it’s been a chore to find out exactly where the smell is coming fr… --- ## [The rental car shortage is not just in Hawaii](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-rental-car-shortage-is-not-just-in-hawaii/176497)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-rental-car-shortage-is-not-just-in-hawaii/176497 "2021-05-03T19:09:37Z")
… and as a result, prices are up nationwide for rental cars. Recently, sedans were renting for $240 per day in Colorado. --- ## [NPR finally catches up with catalytic converter theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/npr-finally-catches-up-with-catalytic-converter-theft/176460)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/npr-finally-catches-up-with-catalytic-converter-theft/176460 "2021-05-03T18:48:34Z")
They interview a mechanic who welds on a couple of pieces of rebar for $75. --- ## [New to building and have a few questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-building-and-have-a-few-questions/176509)
**Author:** [@RedHeadRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedHeadRacer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-building-and-have-a-few-questions/176509 "2021-05-03T16:03:43Z")
I’m new to building cars and have a basic understanding of engines and etc. I have a 2012 chevy cruze 1.4 L with a manual transmission. I bought this car in hopes of making it some kind of sleeper build. The issues I’m h… --- ## [Oil Filters - is that imporatant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filters-is-that-imporatant/176489)
**Author:** [@Randy-Boy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy-Boy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filters-is-that-imporatant/176489 "2021-05-02T16:40:51Z")
Part 01 If this post add anything to your knowledge, Its my pleasure. --- ## [The 2021 VW ID4 electric car -- looking to buy a new car this summer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-2021-vw-id4-electric-car-looking-to-buy-a-new-car-this-summer/176280)
**Author:** [@fivec77\_174842](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fivec77_174842)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-2021-vw-id4-electric-car-looking-to-buy-a-new-car-this-summer/176280 "2021-05-01T03:42:42Z")
I read an article on the new VW ID4 electric vehicle. Any thoughts, concerns or ideas about it would be appreciated as I plan to purchase a new car this summer. --- ## [Tabs or cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tabs-or-cats/176150)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tabs-or-cats/176150 "2021-05-01T03:29:49Z")
Covid implies you don’t need to worry about new license tabs since dmv offices has reduced hours. For the last year? You can buy tabs online. Using your iPhone? I wonder why some cars have tabs from June-2020 and car in … --- ## [Had car jacked one wheel for a month now thumping sound opposite side wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/had-car-jacked-one-wheel-for-a-month-now-thumping-sound-opposite-side-wheel/176337)
**Author:** [@raycarr00\_174887](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raycarr00_174887)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/had-car-jacked-one-wheel-for-a-month-now-thumping-sound-opposite-side-wheel/176337 "2021-04-30T22:31:42Z")
Had car jacked one wheel for a month (timing belt change)now has intermittent thumping sound opposite wheel(driver’s)at any speed. suspect cv joint. drove 50 mph today and wheel (driver’s) wobbled. Lugs tight. thought wh… --- ## [Snow tires or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-or-not/176455)
**Author:** [@Cabottone\_174982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cabottone_174982)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-or-not/176455 "2021-04-30T17:01:40Z")
Hey guys, in the summer I’m gonna move from Colorado Springs to LA. Last fall I’ve gotten new snow tires, which I won’t need in California. I was wondering if I could just drive and wear them out in the hot weather or I … --- ## [Longest lasting tire ever experienced...](https://community.cartalk.com/t/longest-lasting-tire-ever-experienced/176262)
**Author:** [@philssong\_174827](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philssong_174827)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/longest-lasting-tire-ever-experienced/176262 "2021-04-30T11:14:29Z")
Continuing the discussion from TIRE LIFE. What is the longest you have experienced?: I realize I am resurrecting a very old thread… But I am replacing two tires today that are by far the longest lasting tires I’ve ever … --- ## [Side view mirrors - why no nighttime position?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-view-mirrors-why-no-nighttime-position/176362)
**Author:** [@rachel.judelson\_174906](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rachel.judelson_174906)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-view-mirrors-why-no-nighttime-position/176362 "2021-04-30T05:00:58Z")
Hi friends - I understand now that some cars have auto dimming side view mirrors to reduce glare, and that there is anti glare tint available, but I have always wondered why prior to these options the side view mirrors d… --- ## [Car soccer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-soccer/176445)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-soccer/176445 "2021-04-30T01:49:06Z")
Who knew that car soccer is a real league sport! :rofl: Who decided that soccer and demolition derby are a great mix? :rofl::rofl::rofl: I particularly like the goalie. :grin: --- ## [Hyundai's new small truck for 2022](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundais-new-small-truck-for-2022/176401)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundais-new-small-truck-for-2022/176401 "2021-04-29T17:23:14Z")
… seems sort of like a small Honda Ridgeline. Nominally, it has room for 4 passengers, but it looks like the legroom in the back is so limited that only kids could sit back there. --- ## [Tourists driving U-Hauls?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tourists-driving-u-hauls/176397)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tourists-driving-u-hauls/176397 "2021-04-29T03:44:32Z")
Yup! The resurgence of tourism in Hawaii has led to a shortage of rental cars, and the cheapest rental car in Hawaii is now a $722 PER DAY Camry. :astonished: As a result, some tourists are resorting to renting U-Haul… --- ## [2012 GMC Acadia - Audio troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-audio-troubles/176442)
**Author:** [@DebraSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraSmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-audio-troubles/176442 "2021-04-29T03:05:16Z")
I have a 2012 GMC Acadia, when the ignition is off the radio sounds fine, when you crank it, it’s full of static, help, what’s wrong? --- ## [This new battery technology would be a game-changer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-new-battery-technology-would-be-a-game-changer/176424)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-new-battery-technology-would-be-a-game-changer/176424 "2021-04-28T23:38:39Z")
--- ## [Mitsubishi Xpander 4A91 - Engine knocking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-xpander-4a91-engine-knocking-sound/176378)
**Author:** [@Randy-Boy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy-Boy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-xpander-4a91-engine-knocking-sound/176378 "2021-04-28T06:46:24Z")
Just found a Technical service letter issued by Mitsubishi Motors Cooperation on Xpander 4A91 engine knocking sound. Applicable vehicles, phenomenon, cause, relevant parts all the details are available. Read more… M… --- ## [Porsche's new strategy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsches-new-strategy/176386)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2021, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsches-new-strategy/176386 "2021-04-28T04:12:17Z")
--- ## [Overheating on a 01 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-on-a-01-civic/176375)
**Author:** [@Electrickin159\_174916](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Electrickin159_174916)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-on-a-01-civic/176375 "2021-04-27T05:37:20Z")
I have this 1.7L civic that overheats a bit when down shifting. Temp gauge goes up and coolant overflows the reservoir. This only happens when slowing down from 5th gear. Let me know what y’all think. Appreciate it. --- ## [The importance of checking a used car for its recall status](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-importance-of-checking-a-used-car-for-its-recall-status/176317)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-importance-of-checking-a-used-car-for-its-recall-status/176317 "2021-04-26T19:22:01Z")
… is illustrated by this death, which probably could have been avoided if the recall repair had been performed: --- ## [Mazda MX-30 EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mx-30-ev/176200)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mx-30-ev/176200 "2021-04-25T16:52:22Z")
Mazda will start importing the MX-30 EV to California (only) in the fall. It looks great to me, but at 124 miles, the range is lacking. There are a few articles on the web, and they all say about the same thing. Here’s o… --- ## [Wheel bearing axle nut torque?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-axle-nut-torque/176334)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-axle-nut-torque/176334 "2021-04-25T13:54:00Z")
saturn vue. has unitized 1 piece bearing assys. not a honda style with a bearing pressed into knuckle. my suv is fwd. it has splined front wheel bearings. and supposedly the torque is critical for bearing life. even saw… --- ## [My Lifelong Toy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-lifelong-toy/175860)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-lifelong-toy/175860 "2021-04-24T05:16:09Z")
Thought some of you might like to see my lifetime toy and perpetual love affair. Not really related to cars but did have car parts on it at one time. It was a chopper when I bought it in 1974 with an allegedly trashed t… --- ## [Wheel bearing corrosion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-corrosion/176278)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-corrosion/176278 "2021-04-23T23:00:47Z")
Why does the steel wheel bearing hub seize into the steel knuckle in short order? Is it due to the slight gap between the bores that lets in moisture? And heat from brakes and rotating bearing? It MN so there is a good… --- ## [What would my MG ZR 05 plate be worth SCRAP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-my-mg-zr-05-plate-be-worth-scrap/176309)
**Author:** [@jamie.hackett.stour\_174860](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamie.hackett.stour_174860)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-my-mg-zr-05-plate-be-worth-scrap/176309 "2021-04-23T13:26:21Z")
Ive had quotes online from £50 to £250 Its been sat on my drive for 3 years, Head gasket has gone on it. All the sites say as long as it has all it parts “Working or not” and has 4 wheels “A complete car” then it does … --- ## [The GM 3.0 Duramax diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-gm-3-0-duramax-diesel/176220)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-gm-3-0-duramax-diesel/176220 "2021-04-23T11:02:03Z")
Hello folks. I was browsing and noticed that GM has came out with the 6 CYL duramax diesel in the 2021 model year 1500 series of the Silverado and Sierra models. I was wondering in general since I have a 4,500 pound camp… --- ## [2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Swaybar disconnected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-swaybar-disconnected/176293)
**Author:** [@grokone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grokone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-swaybar-disconnected/176293 "2021-04-22T10:55:42Z")
Manual sway bar disconnected on front drivers side --- ## [My car got damaged getting towed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-got-damaged-getting-towed/176110)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-got-damaged-getting-towed/176110 "2021-04-22T04:02:53Z")
No sir it is not possible. Guess you have to click on it then click on play, sorry! --- ## [Spare tire size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-size/176095)
**Author:** [@deanzepmusic\_174698](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deanzepmusic_174698)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-size/176095 "2021-04-21T04:30:54Z")
My 2012 Elantra limited did not come with a spare tire and i would like to add one.My car has 17 inch tires but the only size spare i can get is a 15 inch. Is it common for spare tires to be undersized? --- ## [Firefighters took apart truck driveshaft and sway bar to rescue dog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firefighters-took-apart-truck-driveshaft-and-sway-bar-to-rescue-dog/176208)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firefighters-took-apart-truck-driveshaft-and-sway-bar-to-rescue-dog/176208 "2021-04-21T00:48:51Z")
Interesting story in Texas. Dog unharmed, only scared, then stuck, then rescued. Firemen removed the driveshaft and sway bar to free the poor beast, then reinstalled them. I doubt they get many opportunities to put ca… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=99) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=101)