# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=111 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 112 --- ## [Answer to the gas thief puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/answer-to-the-gas-thief-puzzler/172135)
**Author:** [@jbokeno54\_159876](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbokeno54_159876)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/answer-to-the-gas-thief-puzzler/172135 "2020-11-09T18:29:48Z")
In the answer to the gas thief puzzler, the thief was caught because he siphoned fuel from a959 Saab with a two-cycle engine. Out of curiosity, I wanted to find out what the gasoline to oil ration for this engine was. I … --- ## [Title for emission testing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-for-emission-testing/172031)
**Author:** [@Barry01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry01)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-for-emission-testing/172031 "2020-11-08T13:13:44Z")
Do you have to bring title when car has emissions testing in Tucson Arizona --- ## [Alternative medicine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-medicine/172061)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-medicine/172061 "2020-11-07T19:04:38Z")
--- ## [Dead 2009 Toyota Camry hybrid battery, what should I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-2009-toyota-camry-hybrid-battery-what-should-i-do/172049)
**Author:** [@Izuagiew\_172134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Izuagiew_172134)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-2009-toyota-camry-hybrid-battery-what-should-i-do/172049 "2020-11-07T18:23:12Z")
Plsese any advice on what to do about my hybrid battery? It’s dead --- ## [Automatic headlights are a HUGE safety concern!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-headlights-are-a-huge-safety-concern/81364)
**Author:** [@Swil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swil)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-headlights-are-a-huge-safety-concern/81364 "2020-11-06T22:38:35Z")
Several years ago, I rented a Mustang convertible. It was my first experience with automatic headlights. It was starting the get dark and the headlights and dash lights came on. I assumed (I know...bad word) that the … --- ## [Car Acquisition advice for my daughter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-acquisition-advice-for-my-daughter/171970)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-acquisition-advice-for-my-daughter/171970 "2020-11-06T19:42:37Z")
Background: My daughter went to college in NYC 2002, and continued to live there after graduation. She had no need of a car there. Then, she eventually got married and moved abroad, where she also didn’t need a car. She … --- ## [Rescued Kitten with paws and tail frozen to tire needs name](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rescued-kitten-with-paws-and-tail-frozen-to-tire-needs-name/171894)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rescued-kitten-with-paws-and-tail-frozen-to-tire-needs-name/171894 "2020-11-04T01:21:48Z")
--- ## [US, Europe, dump old cars on 3rd-world](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-europe-dump-old-cars-on-3rd-world/171623)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-europe-dump-old-cars-on-3rd-world/171623 "2020-11-03T19:56:40Z")
The US and Europe are exporting their most-polluting, least-safe cars! Researchers have found out that aging, worn-out, damaged cars can be less safe to drive! Stop the presses! They could have asked us, saved … --- ## [Auto Insurance for my wife](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-insurance-for-my-wife/171904)
**Author:** [@robertearlem\_172041](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertearlem_172041)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-insurance-for-my-wife/171904 "2020-11-03T14:30:54Z")
I decided to purchase a new car for my wife. I have bought mine a couple of years back, and its auto insurance is not satisfactory. I was wondering if I could avail of another insurance company’s services for my wife’s c… --- ## [Trucks pay off--big time--for Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trucks-pay-off-big-time-for-ford/171705)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trucks-pay-off-big-time-for-ford/171705 "2020-11-02T18:48:01Z")
--- ## ["New" seems pretty old](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-seems-pretty-old/171458)
**Author:** [@arqbrulo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arqbrulo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-seems-pretty-old/171458 "2020-11-01T20:54:41Z")
I purchased a new 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SL on December 2016 from a Nissan dealership. With it I received two years of free oil changes and other goodies. Because it was my wife’s main vehicle, and she’s more organized t… --- ## [Puffer being stolen caught on security camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puffer-being-stolen-caught-on-security-camera/171601)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puffer-being-stolen-caught-on-security-camera/171601 "2020-11-01T20:12:31Z")
WIMPS afraid to endure a little cold , so they wastexpen$ive fuel and pollute our air inefficiently warming their vehicle. Do the dolts actually get cold, more? 1- Put on clothes, go.utside into the cold. 2- Slip in… --- ## [DRL light switch off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drl-light-switch-off/171776)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drl-light-switch-off/171776 "2020-11-01T19:28:06Z")
I can turn off the DRL lights on my 07 torrent. The headlight control allows you to turn them to off position. My 05 equinox is same vehicle but I cannot turn the switch. The MFS module has different part number from 05 … --- ## [Help on VIN number issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-vin-number-issue/171689)
**Author:** [@ReggieRob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReggieRob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-vin-number-issue/171689 "2020-11-01T16:42:17Z")
Went to pick and pull to get a motor for a Saturn. Got it put in. Went to get it titled and long story short, the motor I put in didn’t belong to the car I took it out of! Now what? --- ## [Steering problem helping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-problem-helping/171687)
**Author:** [@Brian-243](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian-243)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-problem-helping/171687 "2020-10-31T21:22:45Z")
My son has a 2002 Toyota four runner third generation he had all his brakes replace and before that there was no problem with the steering. After he got the truck back he was driving down the freeway and his steering whe… --- ## [Keys left in 1992 F-150 -or- easy to steal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-left-in-1992-f-150-or-easy-to-steal/171757)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-left-in-1992-f-150-or-easy-to-steal/171757 "2020-10-31T13:43:18Z")
What can be done to make theft more difficult? --- ## [Help diagnosing weird front end noise (w/ audio/video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnosing-weird-front-end-noise-w-audio-video/171773)
**Author:** [@Seanpatricknyc\_171950](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seanpatricknyc_171950)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnosing-weird-front-end-noise-w-audio-video/171773 "2020-10-31T13:08:39Z")
Hey guys, Last week I started getting a weird noise coming from the front left of my 2010 Honda Fit base. It just passed 150k miles on it. I recorded two youtube videos, one from engine bay, one closer to wheel… Anyon… --- ## [Pacifica vs. Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-vs-sienna/171728)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-vs-sienna/171728 "2020-10-31T05:25:18Z")
Hello! We are looking for 4WD Minivan to be safe in Colorado Winter. Our options are Sienna or Pacifica. They look both appealing to us based on Youtube videos. We like to test drive them next week or the following week… --- ## [07’ Jeep Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-jeep-patriot/171761)
**Author:** [@mandi08m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandi08m)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-jeep-patriot/171761 "2020-10-31T02:44:41Z")
I have a 2007 Jeep Patriot and recently my headlight stopped working (I got it fixed btw) but while trying to fix that all of a sudden my radio stopped working as well as my rear windshield wiper and normally my interior… --- ## [Bicyclist hit by white Hummer with stars on the wheels. Driver videoed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bicyclist-hit-by-white-hummer-with-stars-on-the-wheels-driver-videoed/171696)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bicyclist-hit-by-white-hummer-with-stars-on-the-wheels-driver-videoed/171696 "2020-10-31T00:23:49Z")
--- ## [Horsepower on Hellcats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horsepower-on-hellcats/162511)
**Author:** [@Daniel.rivera0215\_150095](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel.rivera0215_150095)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horsepower-on-hellcats/162511 "2020-10-30T17:02:53Z")
Does anybody know how much HP a hellcat redeye produces stock? --- ## [GM unveils the new Electric Hummer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-unveils-the-new-electric-hummer/171427)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-unveils-the-new-electric-hummer/171427 "2020-10-30T13:19:42Z")
… which includes “diagonal driving mode”. :face\_with\_monocle: --- ## [Mechanic Opportunity Research - Requesting mechanic feedback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-opportunity-research-requesting-mechanic-feedback/171496)
**Author:** [@diz\_j\_171750](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diz_j_171750)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-opportunity-research-requesting-mechanic-feedback/171496 "2020-10-28T23:14:05Z")
Hoping this is not a violation in the forum, but not many other options to get viable/credible conversations with mechanics. I am not offering anything, selling anything or soliciting anything except feedback/short answe… --- ## [Lady uses plastic bags for "gas can"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lady-uses-plastic-bags-for-gas-can/154720)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lady-uses-plastic-bags-for-gas-can/154720 "2020-10-28T17:46:20Z")
There are good ideas and then there are bad ideas. I think we all know where this one lands! --- ## [Disposal of one gallon of gas mixed with two cycle engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disposal-of-one-gallon-of-gas-mixed-with-two-cycle-engine-oil/64328)
**Author:** [@dstringe\_us](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dstringe_us)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disposal-of-one-gallon-of-gas-mixed-with-two-cycle-engine-oil/64328 "2020-10-27T20:06:28Z")
Will it damage a 2002 Toyota Camry with almost a full tank of gas to empty one gallon of gas mixed with two cycle engine oil to dispose of the gallon of gas/oil mixture or will the gas/oil mixture be sufficiently diluted… --- ## [Now you know](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-you-know/171644)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-you-know/171644 "2020-10-27T20:22:44Z")
--- ## [Question about a CarFax report (and its meaning)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-carfax-report-and-its-meaning/171545)
**Author:** [@Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queue)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-carfax-report-and-its-meaning/171545 "2020-10-27T15:32:02Z")
Question about a CarFax report (and its meaning) Here’s the CarFax report: \[Album\] cfax … --- ## [Automatic Battery Charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-battery-charger/77741)
**Author:** [@Maria\_Caterina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maria_Caterina)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-battery-charger/77741 "2020-10-27T06:48:55Z")
I need to know if it is safe to use an "Automatic battery float charger" I usually go away 30 to 60 days at a time, and inevitably when I came back the battery in my car is exhausted. Last year, to the advice of my mech… --- ## [Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels/37235)
**Author:** [@bmw325i](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmw325i)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels/37235 "2020-10-26T20:59:38Z")
What are the issues with putting larger than normal size factory wheels on a car? Is it safety, performance, car handling, etc? Are there any advantages to this modification? --- ## [Best Leather Seats?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-leather-seats/171609)
**Author:** [@blaze\_171835](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blaze_171835)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-leather-seats/171609 "2020-10-26T21:10:19Z")
Hey guys. I want to add leather to my new truck. Any recommendations on where to go? I’ve been thinking of going with Katzkin because I found this page on their website: https://katzkin.com/what-do-you-drive/chevy-silv… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=110) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=112)