# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=105 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 106 --- ## [T-boned. Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/t-boned-question/175343)
**Author:** [@drbags\_123\_174204](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drbags_123_174204)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/t-boned-question/175343 "2021-02-21T23:09:58Z")
Got Tboned the other night. Didn’t get hit very hard but enough for side airbags to deploy… the right back door is a little banged up. Haven’t even tried to open it. It looks like it will open and close. The back part of… --- ## [Chevy malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu/175311)
**Author:** [@sjay0812\_174181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjay0812_174181)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu/175311 "2021-02-21T16:26:31Z")
2015 chevy malibu 52000 miles hasn;t been driven for 2 years,was real good driver before inactivity could there be engine damage from not being driven for so long? --- ## [Grit chart for compound/polish](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grit-chart-for-compound-polish/175271)
**Author:** [@cl3\_174154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cl3_174154)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grit-chart-for-compound-polish/175271 "2021-02-19T22:33:49Z")
I am one of those terrible people who washes his car about once per year. I figured it was time to give my 14 year old honda a buffing too. My question is about grit sizes of abrasive particles in compounds/polishes. I a… --- ## [Suggestions for a garden hose soap-dispensing car washer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-a-garden-hose-soap-dispensing-car-washer/175218)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-a-garden-hose-soap-dispensing-car-washer/175218 "2021-02-19T17:59:58Z")
Our vehicle gets covered in road grime. Grit seems to adhere to the wheels fromagnesium chloride. Walmart’s gardehose washer does not connecto a gardehose: https://www.walmart.com/ip/High-Pressure-Garden-Hose-Foam-Noz… --- ## [Letsuck dealer: "Change 'Lifetime' transmission fluid every 30k."](https://community.cartalk.com/t/letsuck-dealer-change-lifetime-transmission-fluid-every-30k/174953)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/letsuck-dealer-change-lifetime-transmission-fluid-every-30k/174953 "2021-02-19T17:58:54Z")
Letsuck wants over $350 to change the transmission fluid. Trusted transmission place charges $215. (Accepted $200 cash.) 2016 RX350 135k miles Is there some way I can periodically drain transmission fluid until it… --- ## [Tesla cuts prices on its cheaper models](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-cuts-prices-on-its-cheaper-models/175280)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-cuts-prices-on-its-cheaper-models/175280 "2021-02-19T15:58:09Z")
… and enacts a slight price increase on their performance models: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-18/tesla-cuts-prices-on-cheapest-model-3-and-y-suv-to-drive-volume?cmpid=BBD021821\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&u… --- ## [Jaguar to go all-electric w/in 4 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-to-go-all-electric-w-in-4-years/175108)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-to-go-all-electric-w-in-4-years/175108 "2021-02-18T18:30:00Z")
Luxury car brand Jaguar to go all-electric by 2025 (apnews.com) --- ## [A silly thing I did](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-silly-thing-i-did/174928)
**Author:** [@WALLY155587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WALLY155587)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-silly-thing-i-did/174928 "2021-02-18T17:40:47Z")
I drove around for two weeks wondering why my digital clock was so dim I could barely read it in the sunlight {I never drive at night}. I started to curse it and was fondly remembering the analog clock from my old PT c… --- ## ['The Story Of The New Blue Pickup Truck Emoji'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-story-of-the-new-blue-pickup-truck-emoji/175025)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-story-of-the-new-blue-pickup-truck-emoji/175025 "2021-02-18T01:41:02Z")
https://www.npr.org/2021/02/15/968150292/the-story-of-the-new-blue-pickup-truck-emoji Hmmm… doesn’t seem to work here! --- ## [Weird wiper experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-wiper-experience/175145)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-wiper-experience/175145 "2021-02-18T01:31:53Z")
Last night I noticed that one of my wiper blades had come off the end of the arm and was just lying at the base of the windshield. I was able to reattach it and it seems to be on there firmly but that was also the case a… --- ## [2011 BMW X5 seizes 30 miles after work done](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x5-seizes-30-miles-after-work-done/174917)
**Author:** [@German-Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/German-Car)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x5-seizes-30-miles-after-work-done/174917 "2021-02-17T23:10:29Z")
Ok here goes. I brought my x5 with 72k miles to a reputable BMW indi to fix an oil smell problem I was having when running the heat. After looking at the car they said there were a number of small oil leaks that needed a… --- ## [A little Car Talk humor on a topic we love to hate - Extended Warranties!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-car-talk-humor-on-a-topic-we-love-to-hate-extended-warranties/174768)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-car-talk-humor-on-a-topic-we-love-to-hate-extended-warranties/174768 "2021-02-17T19:14:23Z")
These cartoons will get you giggling. --- ## [From no shift shock to long pauses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-no-shift-shock-to-long-pauses/175171)
**Author:** [@chunkyazian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chunkyazian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-no-shift-shock-to-long-pauses/175171 "2021-02-17T17:17:30Z")
2022 Infiniti QX60/ Nissan pathfinder will use the ZF 9 speed instead of a CVT --- ## [Was Car Talk hacked?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-car-talk-hacked/175105)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-car-talk-hacked/175105 "2021-02-16T22:28:09Z")
I received the following email, sent via Car Talk. Did anyone else receive something similar? susanaevlyn19\_173976 February 16 Do you know with an investment of $300 you could earn $3600 weekly from the comfort of… --- ## [What is the Best Way to Quickly Get Roadside Assistance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-quickly-get-roadside-assistance/174961)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-quickly-get-roadside-assistance/174961 "2021-02-16T03:18:36Z")
I have a membership in the National General Motor Club in case I need roadside assistance. I have read to get faster service when a tow is needed, skip the auto clubs and arrange for a tow yourself and pay cash. Or use a… --- ## [WP flow rate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wp-flow-rate/175010)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wp-flow-rate/175010 "2021-02-16T00:28:51Z")
What is the flow rate thru a heater core? I think it’s 10-13 gpm thru radiator so I assume it’s lower thru heater hoses. I have flushed out cores using garden hose but it’s hard to do in zero deg weather. I have a suref… --- ## [Luxury vehicles with luxury repair costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/luxury-vehicles-with-luxury-repair-costs/174888)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/luxury-vehicles-with-luxury-repair-costs/174888 "2021-02-15T21:56:37Z")
If you can’t view this article w/o CR membership, let me know, and I will do a copy and paste of some of the graphics. Cars and SUVs With Highest Repair Costs - Consumer Reports --- ## [Curious about Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curious-about-corvette/174940)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curious-about-corvette/174940 "2021-02-15T21:25:01Z")
So I was watching an old episode of Chasing Classic Cars and they were doing a segment about a gas station designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It was inside a much larger building that had good-sized collection of classic c… --- ## [Are new episodes coming out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-new-episodes-coming-out/174950)
**Author:** [@voltron8888\_173920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/voltron8888_173920)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-new-episodes-coming-out/174950 "2021-02-14T22:55:31Z")
Or just reruns? Thanks. --- ## [Need Help identifying the make and model of this vehicle (minivan?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-the-make-and-model-of-this-vehicle-minivan/174926)
**Author:** [@bellwx\_173906](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bellwx_173906)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-the-make-and-model-of-this-vehicle-minivan/174926 "2021-02-13T02:21:56Z")
--- ## [Interesting show on PBS's Nova last night](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-show-on-pbss-nova-last-night/174921)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-show-on-pbss-nova-last-night/174921 "2021-02-12T13:32:05Z")
Nova show - S48 E03 · Beyond the Elements: Indestructible They covered a few things. But a couple were vehicle related. One was on tires. They went to Bridgestone/Firestone research center and discussed the science of … --- ## [Hot hatch - Renault Clio 172](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-hatch-renault-clio-172/174920)
**Author:** [@meghaan1\_172092](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meghaan1_172092)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 11:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-hatch-renault-clio-172/174920 "2021-02-12T11:28:55Z")
For me, this Renault Clio is nostalgic. 20 years ago, my father owned one, and we considered it a very fast powerful car :smiley: Is it enough today? https://drivertical.com/reviews/renault-clio-172-unbeatable-hatch-for… --- ## [Who knew batteries were so complicated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-knew-batteries-were-so-complicated/174914)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-knew-batteries-were-so-complicated/174914 "2021-02-11T05:46:09Z")
Welcome to the new world for me, 2017 Acadia limited. Called the dealer as the battery would not start the car due to sub zero temp. 630 cca the best the dealer had. Called my reliable mechanic for a quote on a battery. … --- ## [Blinker fluid was a thing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-fluid-was-a-thing/174365)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-fluid-was-a-thing/174365 "2021-02-10T19:48:52Z")
--- ## [New Car mishaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-mishaps/174844)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-mishaps/174844 "2021-02-10T02:32:22Z")
Congratulations, Sir! Your new Jaguar is on the boat, on its way! Oh, you wanted one without dents? Sorry about that! --- ## ['Edible Car, 91% Cake, Sets Record For Speed, Distance'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/edible-car-91-cake-sets-record-for-speed-distance/174746)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/edible-car-91-cake-sets-record-for-speed-distance/174746 "2021-02-09T14:01:17Z")
A humor short on today’s ‘Morning Edition’ --- ## [Have you seen any rare or uncommon cars on the road recently?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-any-rare-or-uncommon-cars-on-the-road-recently/174633)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-seen-any-rare-or-uncommon-cars-on-the-road-recently/174633 "2021-02-09T00:38:03Z")
This week, I managed to see a number of very rare and well-preserved cars during my daily travels. A blue mid-90’s Ford Probe in near-mint condition, a silver 1980s Toyota Cressida in good condition, and a white with wo… --- ## [Will Kia build Apple's electric cars at their Georgia factory?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-kia-build-apples-electric-cars-at-their-georgia-factory/174787)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-kia-build-apples-electric-cars-at-their-georgia-factory/174787 "2021-02-08T17:19:08Z")
It is beginning to look that way: --- ## [Very bumpy ride in 2016 Jeep Cherokee with 116000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-bumpy-ride-in-2016-jeep-cherokee-with-116000-miles/174808)
**Author:** [@eddededdie\_147617](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddededdie_147617)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-bumpy-ride-in-2016-jeep-cherokee-with-116000-miles/174808 "2021-02-07T18:45:44Z")
I just test drove a 2016 6 cylinder Jeep Cherokee Latitude. 116,000 miles. It was at a new/used dealer. It was the roughest ride ever, for me, including a Dodge Power Wagon. Interstate and in town, every thick stripe… --- ## [Want a Chrysler 300 Wagon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-a-chrysler-300-wagon/174738)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-a-chrysler-300-wagon/174738 "2021-02-04T21:14:09Z")
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