# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=110 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 111 --- ## [2004 Volvo S80 slips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s80-slips/172475)
**Author:** [@Greg-245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg-245)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s80-slips/172475 "2020-11-24T21:26:36Z")
I have a 2004 Volvo S80 which slips in first gear when it gets warm. When it slips, I have to shut the car off and turn on again, then it drives fine after that. Does Volvo have a sensor which detects that the transmissi… --- ## [A little GPS humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-gps-humor/172593)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-gps-humor/172593 "2020-11-25T22:11:07Z")
--- ## [Ideal used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideal-used-car/172505)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideal-used-car/172505 "2020-11-24T17:33:49Z")
I am looking to buy a used car for everyday ride so I am looking for something really reliable. I was thinking Lexus as it seems those cars have very little car complaints. It seems though they are more expensive compar… --- ## [Tuning a Nissan Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-a-nissan-transmission/172353)
**Author:** [@ohiyesa232\_164625](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ohiyesa232_164625)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-a-nissan-transmission/172353 "2020-11-24T06:49:15Z")
I was looking into HPtuners as I would like to tune the TCM in my 2019 Nissan Frontier. But I noticed that they dont work for the transmission, only the engine. Does anyone know of a tuner for a Frontier’s TCM? --- ## [2010 Camaro SS2 stability light and traction control lights are on but car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-camaro-ss2-stability-light-and-traction-control-lights-are-on-but-car-wont-start/172624)
**Author:** [@Cynthia-42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cynthia-42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-camaro-ss2-stability-light-and-traction-control-lights-are-on-but-car-wont-start/172624 "2020-11-24T04:57:33Z")
My 2010 Chevy Camaro SS2 won’t start and the stability light is on and the traction control light is on can somebody please help me? --- ## [Iso help car problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iso-help-car-problems/172581)
**Author:** [@Devin-22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devin-22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iso-help-car-problems/172581 "2020-11-23T06:10:10Z")
I have a 2006 Hyundia Sonota GLS 3.3L FWD. When driving my car it lost acceleration and made a somewhat grinding noise. After hearing this and pulling over to park it to see what was up it would roll in Park then notici… --- ## [All wooden car - you have to see this masterpiece](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wooden-car-you-have-to-see-this-masterpiece/172510)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wooden-car-you-have-to-see-this-masterpiece/172510 "2020-11-22T15:36:10Z")
Talk about impressive wood working skills, this french cabinet maker crafted an entire working car from wood a few years ago. It’s a beautiful work of art. Amazing. --- ## [1996 Park Avenue Airbag Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-park-avenue-airbag-light/172039)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-park-avenue-airbag-light/172039 "2020-11-20T22:16:18Z")
The airbag light stays on and the car will not pass inspection. I’ve looked online and haven’t found much information on a car that old. I tried to reset it by disconnecting the battery but that didn’t work. I’m wonderin… --- ## [How dey do dat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-dey-do-dat/172474)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-dey-do-dat/172474 "2020-11-20T18:00:33Z")
How did the driver get out? Wish they had videoed getting it out of there. --- ## [Is my 97 Dodge Ram 1500 easy to hotwire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-97-dodge-ram-1500-easy-to-hotwire/172447)
**Author:** [@sharpiestories](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharpiestories)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-97-dodge-ram-1500-easy-to-hotwire/172447 "2020-11-20T03:42:22Z")
I just moved to a new neighborhood and my roommate’s care has already been broken into. I’m curious to know if I should install a kill switch or something of the like (would love to hear other easy anti-theft ideas), or … --- ## [Will.the minivan rise again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-minivan-rise-again/172082)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-minivan-rise-again/172082 "2020-11-19T16:53:05Z")
The 2021 Toyota Sienna now is a hybrid. It’s top of the line $50,000 Platinum trim line features a refrigerator built into the console as well as an easy to use vacuum cleaner. The overall average mpg is listed at 36 m… --- ## [Is there any smoothing applied to speedometer and tachometer gauge motors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-any-smoothing-applied-to-speedometer-and-tachometer-gauge-motors/172325)
**Author:** [@Denis-86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denis-86)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-any-smoothing-applied-to-speedometer-and-tachometer-gauge-motors/172325 "2020-11-19T15:31:43Z")
Hello fellow car enthusiasts! I know this topic is crossing a bit to electronics but its still related to cars I think :smiley: Im trying to make an instrument cluster (speedo, tacho etc) by myself to use it in my car … --- ## [Leaving my car outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-my-car-outside/172163)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-my-car-outside/172163 "2020-11-19T13:37:02Z")
So unfortunatly last minute i can’t use my garage to store my nice vehicle. It’s completely rust free on the bottom, if i leave the car outside with a car cover on it, would that change anything under the vehicle since t… --- ## [Lubricant advice, Snowblower not car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lubricant-advice-snowblower-not-car/172070)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lubricant-advice-snowblower-not-car/172070 "2020-11-19T07:14:35Z")
So I bought a used Ariens snowblower years ago. It has a wheel that slides across a shaft, like on a turntable to control speed and reverse as it goes to the other side of the rotating plate. Going to get it ready soon,… --- ## [Only 350 miles on this 44 year old 280Z!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-350-miles-on-this-44-year-old-280z/172258)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-350-miles-on-this-44-year-old-280z/172258 "2020-11-18T08:06:10Z")
--- ## [Electronic Dashboard repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-dashboard-repair/172375)
**Author:** [@creagan\_172353](https://community.cartalk.com/u/creagan_172353)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-dashboard-repair/172375 "2020-11-17T17:29:37Z")
Recently purchased a used 2008 Outback with some miles. It worked fine until suddenly it had trouble starting. Took it to local mechanic said it was the electronic dashboard and was not able to repair it. He sent it to o… --- ## [Definitely needs a new belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/definitely-needs-a-new-belt/172379)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/definitely-needs-a-new-belt/172379 "2020-11-17T15:27:29Z")
:laughing: --- ## [Where is the best state to buy a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-best-state-to-buy-a-used-car/45035)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-best-state-to-buy-a-used-car/45035 "2020-11-17T14:56:33Z")
Hot dry state, cold dry state, temperate state, etc. I'm guessing hot is worst, salty east coast also bad. Where are the lowest prices? Any thoughts? --- ## [Automated driver assist systems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automated-driver-assist-systems/172366)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automated-driver-assist-systems/172366 "2020-11-17T14:52:17Z")
Interesting article based on AAA testing. https://newsroom.aaa.com/2020/08/aaa-finds-active-driving-assistance-systems-do-less-to-assist-drivers-and-more-to-interfere/#:~:text=More%20to%20Interfere-,AAA%20Finds%20Active… --- ## [2006 f150 tailgate extender question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f150-tailgate-extender-question/172365)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f150-tailgate-extender-question/172365 "2020-11-17T12:19:02Z")
Anyone have a f150 with the OEM tailgate extender. I just bought one and bought the mounting bolts. But am confused on the plugs that stick out in the photo. Am I missing another mounting bracket? Is my unit slightly t… --- ## [Drivers' education with 'Red meat' (the comic strip)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-education-with-red-meat-the-comic-strip/172159)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-education-with-red-meat-the-comic-strip/172159 "2020-11-16T05:56:26Z")
--- ## [Fire-related recall on the Chevy Bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fire-related-recall-on-the-chevy-bolt/172287)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fire-related-recall-on-the-chevy-bolt/172287 "2020-11-14T16:54:54Z")
“Chevy is advising Bolt owners to change the charge settings on their vehicle to enable either “Hilltop Reserve” (for 2017 and 2018 model year vehicles) or “Target Charge Level” (for 2019 model year vehicles) using their… --- ## [Permanent Vacuum Gauges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permanent-vacuum-gauges/172207)
**Author:** [@tech.box42\_172242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tech.box42_172242)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permanent-vacuum-gauges/172207 "2020-11-12T00:41:01Z")
Hi, got some questions about permanently installed manifold vacuum gauges. Years ago I had one in my Chevy van on the dash - worked great! It was above the carb. Installed one in my old Camaro (below the carb - in the… --- ## ['A Pandemic Sticker Shock: Used-Car Prices Are Through The Roof'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-pandemic-sticker-shock-used-car-prices-are-through-the-roof/172121)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-pandemic-sticker-shock-used-car-prices-are-through-the-roof/172121 "2020-11-11T21:57:24Z")
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/28/927971920/a-pandemic-sticker-shock-used-car-prices-are-through-the-roof from Morning edition --- ## [Toyota Camry 1997 LE, no crank, no start - gear box messed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-1997-le-no-crank-no-start-gear-box-messed-up/169968)
**Author:** [@shuvo\_cs\_170756](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shuvo_cs_170756)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-1997-le-no-crank-no-start-gear-box-messed-up/169968 "2020-11-11T20:30:26Z")
Hello, My car is Toyota Camry 1997 LE, 2.2L, 4 Cyl and have about 201K mileage. I did not drive the car for last 2-3 weeks. Yesterday, I last drove it in our parking lot. When I took it to parking position, I was not ab… --- ## [The Worlds Fastest Indian](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-fastest-indian/172141)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-fastest-indian/172141 "2020-11-11T17:34:33Z")
Saw this little unknown movie this past weekend called “The World Fastest Indian”. I don’t ride a motorcycle…but I found this movie very enjoyable. It came out in 2005 staring Anthony Hopkins. Enjoy. --- ## [Is this some kind of scam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-some-kind-of-scam/171934)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-some-kind-of-scam/171934 "2020-11-10T16:23:23Z")
I am selling a car and there are people who say I will send you the money via paypal/venmo or cashier check etc and arrange a pick up. These are scam I assume. I mean I am sure I need the buyer to sign the title and all … --- ## [Car value drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-value-drop/172144)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-value-drop/172144 "2020-11-10T04:46:00Z")
I wanted some opinions from real people so I was wondering how much does car bumper cover (rear in my case )damage decrease selling value to private parties and so should I pay $400-450 to fix it or just sell it as is ? … --- ## [Recommend me my first car please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-me-my-first-car-please/171946)
**Author:** [@Unknownsmjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unknownsmjr)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommend-me-my-first-car-please/171946 "2020-11-10T02:03:32Z")
I’m in highschool and I’m looking for a good starter car. I’m looking for a cheap car that is fun and fast to ride around in but it can’t be a coupe because i have a big family that likes to visit a lot and I’ve found a … --- ## [What constitutes as a truck chassis?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-constitutes-as-a-truck-chassis/172033)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-constitutes-as-a-truck-chassis/172033 "2020-11-10T00:25:47Z")
We bought out the lease on our 2017 Rav4. The title I received today lists the chassis as truck. I called the DMV to check and was told the categories are determined by vin number. I cannot find any info why. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=109) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=111)