# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=113 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 114 --- ## [2014 Honda Civic Starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-starting-problems/167867)
**Author:** [@Isaac-35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaac-35)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-starting-problems/167867 "2020-10-10T22:34:35Z")
Hi, everyone I have a 2014 honda civic ex model with roughly about 52,000 miles on it. I just replaced my brakes and driver side caliper. When a few weeks later I started noticing that when I would start my car by pushi… --- ## [RHD Postal vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhd-postal-vehicle/61560)
**Author:** [@Diane\_Haines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane_Haines)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhd-postal-vehicle/61560 "2011-02-20T15:40:57Z")
I live in Minerva, Ohio. I was recently hired as a TRC, "temporary route carrier" for the US Postal Service. TRC means I don't work every day. I don't want to spend my earnings on a new car just for work. I have been usi… --- ## [TPMS - how do they work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-how-do-they-work/169902)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 9:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-how-do-they-work/169902 "2020-10-10T09:27:27Z")
My wife drives a Hyundai Tucson. A few months ago we replaced all four tires. After about 7K or so I rotated the tires. A few hundred miles later the TPMS light came on. Nothing wrong with tire pressure. I pulled the cod… --- ## [New bifocals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-bifocals/170993)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-bifocals/170993 "2020-10-09T15:10:28Z")
I recently got my eyes examined. It came up in conversation that the doctor sometimes makes bifocals for patients that have the “reading” part at the top. He said mechanics like them that way. I know I have trouble weld… --- ## [Honda Express Service Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-express-service-maintenance/170925)
**Author:** [@familystover\_171385](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familystover_171385)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-express-service-maintenance/170925 "2020-10-09T02:37:22Z")
We just purchased a Honda Odyssey 2020 EX-L. The fiance guy offered at the closing an option to buy the Honda Express Service for $1599. This includes all of the regular services up to 60k miles and any new tires needed.… --- ## [Splash shield - Necessary? Good idea? Worth replacing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/splash-shield-necessary-good-idea-worth-replacing/170988)
**Author:** [@rcoxbd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rcoxbd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/splash-shield-necessary-good-idea-worth-replacing/170988 "2020-10-09T02:27:14Z")
I have a new-to-me 2014 Mazda CX-5 with 130,000 miles that is in great condition. It came with CarFax that showed the oil had been changed regularly, and all the other maintenance had been done meticulously. But the oth… --- ## [Title transfer for total loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-transfer-for-total-loss/66562)
**Author:** [@aprentic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aprentic)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-transfer-for-total-loss/66562 "2020-10-07T07:09:12Z")
I was recently rear ended. The other guys insurance accepts full responsibility and has declared the car a total loss. They've offered me a fair amount but they can't give me a check until they have the title and the car… --- ## [Green is the color of diesel fuel signs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-is-the-color-of-diesel-fuel-signs/170758)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-is-the-color-of-diesel-fuel-signs/170758 "2020-10-07T04:09:44Z")
I drove to the home store (trip #831 of the home renovation that will last longer than I do). I needed to buy gasoline so surveyed prices along the way. I noticed that all the diesel fuel price signs were in green: gre… --- ## [Just when you thought things were getting safer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-thought-things-were-getting-safer/170115)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-thought-things-were-getting-safer/170115 "2020-10-06T14:18:35Z")
Driver and passenger were fully reclined in seats and sleeping doing 93 on Canadian highway while their Model-S drove. I put a lot of this blame on Tesla for allowing this to happen. They should have some sensors to d… --- ## [Shipping a car to the USA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-the-usa/22063)
**Author:** [@bobwst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobwst)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2008, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-a-car-to-the-usa/22063 "2008-11-18T16:52:42Z")
I purchased a 2007 Ford Explorer in Doha, Qatar and I want to ship it back to the USA. I am having the hardest time finding someone who can tell me if my Explorer would meet US emission standards. Ford told me to ask t… --- ## [GM to introduce new electric car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-to-introduce-new-electric-car/170667)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-to-introduce-new-electric-car/170667 "2020-10-05T20:51:44Z")
GM announced today that they are introducing a new electric luxury car in the next few months. It will be built and sold by the Buick division and will have the best name ever for an electric car. The Buick Electra. I… --- ## [Can l continue my 4 hour journey with broken stut mount](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-l-continue-my-4-hour-journey-with-broken-stut-mount/170779)
**Author:** [@Gracious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gracious)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-l-continue-my-4-hour-journey-with-broken-stut-mount/170779 "2020-10-04T22:03:03Z")
I hit a pot hole, my stut is hitting the hood. Luckily the hood is stil intact, l can only hear banging noises on uneven road or speed humps. Um currently on a road trip, should l carry on, l am left with 4 hours to reac… --- ## ['Move Over Law' has new requirements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/move-over-law-has-new-requirements/170512)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/move-over-law-has-new-requirements/170512 "2020-10-03T23:58:34Z")
--- ## [Nissan Rogue Transmission fluid throw up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-transmission-fluid-throw-up/170725)
**Author:** [@NP2325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NP2325)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-transmission-fluid-throw-up/170725 "2020-10-03T12:45:03Z")
Hi I am a new driver and dont know much about internal working of a car. Just got a pre-owned Nissan Rogue with 4K miles on odometer. I forgot to trun off ignition and car was in Parking mode. After some time , I have… --- ## [Help me decide - Subaru Forester or Mazda CX-5?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-decide-subaru-forester-or-mazda-cx-5/155402)
**Author:** [@ravenclaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ravenclaw)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-decide-subaru-forester-or-mazda-cx-5/155402 "2020-10-03T12:38:02Z")
I am in the market for a new crossover SUV. I have narrowed it down to a Subaru Forester (Limited) and a Mazda CX-5 (probably Grand Touring). I would love any input or to hear from people who have these vehicles. Tell me… --- ## [2017 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee/170645)
**Author:** [@Bill538](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill538)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee/170645 "2020-10-03T05:51:51Z")
Hello Car Talk Community! After listening to the show for years and enjoying the throwback episodes, I finally have needed advice of my own and am hoping to get some here. I am leasing a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. I was consid… --- ## [You Know You Listen to Too Much Car Talk When](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-know-you-listen-to-too-much-car-talk-when/170628)
**Author:** [@AYELYNN28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AYELYNN28)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-know-you-listen-to-too-much-car-talk-when/170628 "2020-10-02T04:35:39Z")
Hey fellow Car Talk fans! I wanted to share this with a community that might get some amusement out of it as much as I did. I am currently a Human Development and Family Studies major (the guys would probably equate my m… --- ## [Volvos- are they a good used car purchase?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvos-are-they-a-good-used-car-purchase/170641)
**Author:** [@Simspect](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simspect)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvos-are-they-a-good-used-car-purchase/170641 "2020-10-02T02:41:37Z")
Hello, been looking at used cars for my next buy- in the preliminary research stage, but stumbled across used volvos and was surprised by how cheap they come. I know old ones can run forever, whats the opinion on the ne… --- ## [Family receives Denver Police photo red light ticket showing thief of their SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/family-receives-denver-police-photo-red-light-ticket-showing-thief-of-their-suv/170708)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/family-receives-denver-police-photo-red-light-ticket-showing-thief-of-their-suv/170708 "2020-10-02T02:40:04Z")
The article should state which photo red lightraffic signal. --- ## [Aircon only cools on low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aircon-only-cools-on-low/170637)
**Author:** [@zan46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zan46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aircon-only-cools-on-low/170637 "2020-09-30T14:18:10Z")
ford fiesta 2007. My aircon only blows cold air on the setting 2. when i put it higher it just blows out warm air. after ive put it on high & i turn it back down to low it doesnt work for like a day, then itll go back t… --- ## [Worried about weight on my running boards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-weight-on-my-running-boards/170371)
**Author:** [@n00dlesh00n\_171017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/n00dlesh00n_171017)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-weight-on-my-running-boards/170371 "2020-09-30T12:11:41Z")
So I just got a “new” pickup and its got a good bit of rust on the bottom where the running boards mount. I also noticed one of the bolts on the passenger side is missing (should be two bolts on each bracket). Im going t… --- ## [Extremely uncomfortable seat new 2018 Hyundai Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extremely-uncomfortable-seat-new-2018-hyundai-tucson/116491)
**Author:** [@Minivanmama1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Minivanmama1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extremely-uncomfortable-seat-new-2018-hyundai-tucson/116491 "2020-09-29T19:34:09Z")
So I bought a 2018 Hyundai Tucson one week ago… Ever since the day I got it I have had horrible back pain both in my lower and upper back. It is almost unbearable while driving even for 5 minutes and persists for hours e… --- ## [Strange issues with my new used Kia forte](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-issues-with-my-new-used-kia-forte/170541)
**Author:** [@kiaforte2017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiaforte2017)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-issues-with-my-new-used-kia-forte/170541 "2020-09-29T04:37:29Z")
I just bought a Kia Forte 2017 with a manual transmission from Carmax. Came with 32k miles and I feel like I’ve had a lot of issues already. I’ve driven 3 mercedes before this that were handed to me by a narcissistic con… --- ## [Frequency of starting a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequency-of-starting-a-car/170566)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frequency-of-starting-a-car/170566 "2020-09-29T03:41:55Z")
What’s the longest amount of time you can leave a car without starting it, and still have it start when you need it to? --- ## [Do any minivans have underfloor storage other than Chrysler Stow 'n Go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-any-minivans-have-underfloor-storage-other-than-chrysler-stow-n-go/170490)
**Author:** [@Pascal1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pascal1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-any-minivans-have-underfloor-storage-other-than-chrysler-stow-n-go/170490 "2020-09-28T14:03:30Z")
I love the underfloor storage in my 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. I don’t actually use the Stow 'n Go feature, I removed the 2nd-row seats and keep them in my garage. It annoys me a bit that I can’t remove the 3rd-row seat… --- ## [No more Harleys for India](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-harleys-for-india/170428)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-harleys-for-india/170428 "2020-09-28T11:51:35Z")
--- ## [B&S lawn mower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-s-lawn-mower/144972)
**Author:** [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-s-lawn-mower/144972 "2020-09-28T03:38:23Z")
Similar to Craftsman 37744 21" 163cc Briggs & Stratton but w/ a hidden battery. The talk on a B&S engine got me thinking. Has anyone owned the Crafstman electric start gas mower? I bought it 6 years ago… biggest and be… --- ## [10 Colorado Porsche Drivers Caught Going 80+ mph In 40 mph Zone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-colorado-porsche-drivers-caught-going-80-mph-in-40-mph-zone/170478)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-colorado-porsche-drivers-caught-going-80-mph-in-40-mph-zone/170478 "2020-09-27T23:13:16Z")
--- ## [Condensor pushed back and guard rod bent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensor-pushed-back-and-guard-rod-bent/170365)
**Author:** [@suzel526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzel526)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/condensor-pushed-back-and-guard-rod-bent/170365 "2020-09-27T22:52:36Z")
I was driving on a major highway and went over some big piece of metal or car part and it damaged the underparts and lower edge of front bumper. It pushed back my condenser and bent the metal bar in front of it, but the… --- ## [When could we first pump our own gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-could-we-first-pump-our-own-gas/170144)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-could-we-first-pump-our-own-gas/170144 "2020-09-27T16:01:23Z")
In 1966, our local Phillips 66 gastation would give a nice avocado green glass dinner plate, dessert plate or drinkinglass with a fill-up. We used themanyears. Why named Phillips 66? Thank you. PS: I always locate t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=112) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=114)