# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=115 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 116 --- ## [Tracking down that annoying rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-down-that-annoying-rattle/169997)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-down-that-annoying-rattle/169997 "2020-09-15T19:51:32Z")
--- ## [Should I try and talk my bud out f a 2009 Journey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-try-and-talk-my-bud-out-f-a-2009-journey/169918)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-try-and-talk-my-bud-out-f-a-2009-journey/169918 "2020-09-15T14:04:58Z")
He is thinking it is the car for him, major downside they seem to eat tires and brakes, from some site, your thoughts? $5900, 125k miles 1 owner trade in. Carfax shows all recommended maintenance. His Trailblazer 2009 wa… --- ## [Tire loses pressure too much when temprature below 40 Fahrenheit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-loses-pressure-too-much-when-temprature-below-40-fahrenheit/169866)
**Author:** [@mikeliu889\_170698](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeliu889_170698)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-loses-pressure-too-much-when-temprature-below-40-fahrenheit/169866 "2020-09-14T23:41:00Z")
Hello, I have my tires replaced at Costo 3 year ago and after that my front driver side tire lose about 20 PSI every night as long as night tempresure below 40 Fahrenheit. 2 year ago, I went Costo and replaced that tire… --- ## [I paid $2600 for a extended ford warranty was I ripped off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-paid-2600-for-a-extended-ford-warranty-was-i-ripped-off/169929)
**Author:** [@Mikel-25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikel-25)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-paid-2600-for-a-extended-ford-warranty-was-i-ripped-off/169929 "2020-09-14T12:35:53Z")
I recently bought a 2016 Ford Explorer XLT at 25000 miles. I paid $2,600 for a extended premium care warranty for 6 years. This was only after continually rejecting there higher offers. I feel I was scammed cause I notic… --- ## [Rotors act only when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-act-only-when-hot/169519)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-act-only-when-hot/169519 "2020-09-14T02:37:31Z")
So I am curious about something. My car has bad rotors. My brake pedal shakes when I brake including some car/steering wheel shake. Only between 25 and higher speeds. So here is the catch it only happens when I have bee… --- ## [Mitsubishi Lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-lancer/60229)
**Author:** [@stu936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stu936)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-lancer/60229 "2020-09-14T01:45:41Z")
I am considering buying a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer ES. I am not familiar with the brand. I'd appreciate any general information about reliability. TYIA, Stu --- ## [What is a 'double fan' injector?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-double-fan-injector/169873)
**Author:** [@zinophfragment\_163832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zinophfragment_163832)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-double-fan-injector/169873 "2020-09-13T22:25:00Z")
Hello! I read something on a toyota v8 engine, from ‘australiancar.reviews’ (which may not be 100% correct) about a ‘double-fan’ direct injector. Could somebody explain what double fan means? Supposedly the direct injec… --- ## [New cat is glowing red](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cat-is-glowing-red/169880)
**Author:** [@Devin-20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devin-20)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cat-is-glowing-red/169880 "2020-09-13T17:39:03Z")
I’ve replaced the upper catalytic converter the manifold gasket the lower connector pipe below the cat new gaskets for all the new pipes and I’ve replaced the upstream and downstream o2 censors so far checked the spark p… --- ## [Is it safe to drive when it gets really smoky?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-when-it-gets-really-smoky/169832)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-when-it-gets-really-smoky/169832 "2020-09-13T03:57:38Z")
Hi I have a quick question - is it safe to drive when it gets really smoky? I live in California where there are some massive uncontained fires now and the air quality index hit 350 yesterday, which is pretty nasty. It w… --- ## [A/C Sight Glass?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-sight-glass/94249)
**Author:** [@researcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/researcher)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-sight-glass/94249 "2020-09-12T17:40:38Z")
Do modern vehicles have sight glasses on the receiver/dryer or at least the liquid line? My 1996 Toyota still does. --- ## [Will OEM oil really extend car life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-oem-oil-really-extend-car-life/169354)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-oem-oil-really-extend-car-life/169354 "2020-09-12T05:09:41Z")
Never asked before but is 5w-20 the same thing for every brand. Or is their key differences starting from the Walmart $14 4qt to $23 mobile 1 to $30 Honda OEM 4 qt Never asked til I turbo charged now I never wanna repla… --- ## [Looking at a 2017 Mustang V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-2017-mustang-v6/169563)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-a-2017-mustang-v6/169563 "2020-09-11T22:54:55Z")
Thinking about a 2017 Mustang V6 (3.7L) stick shift. No flags on the Carfax report (for what it’s worth). Any known issues with this powertrain combination? Should be taking for a test drive in the next couple of day. T… --- ## [NEW Hyundai Accent has dashboard light flicker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hyundai-accent-has-dashboard-light-flicker/101707)
**Author:** [@AngelaLMT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngelaLMT)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hyundai-accent-has-dashboard-light-flicker/101707 "2020-09-11T20:56:14Z")
Hi there, my new car (which I owe thousands on) had a dashboard light issue. While driving 70 MPH on highway, all of the dashboard lights lit up at once for a moment, and then went back to normal. I am very unhappy about… --- ## [Thief steals 2014 Honda CRV from tire store service bay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thief-steals-2014-honda-crv-from-tire-store-service-bay/169813)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thief-steals-2014-honda-crv-from-tire-store-service-bay/169813 "2020-09-11T19:29:13Z")
--- ## [Power, lack of](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-lack-of/169588)
**Author:** [@biiggchriiss\_170523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/biiggchriiss_170523)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-lack-of/169588 "2020-09-11T15:19:13Z")
2002 Chevy Impala 3.4L V6 Automatic transmission 165,000 miles I have no throttle response over 40 mph unless floored. The engine seems to be bogging down. From take off to 40 mph the car runs great, although the idle s… --- ## [Flying v makes "maiden flight"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flying-v-makes-maiden-flight/169620)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flying-v-makes-maiden-flight/169620 "2020-09-11T14:19:51Z")
“Experts tested a 22.5 kg and 3-meter scale model of the futuristic airplane” I know there’s a few classic movie buffs among you. That quote instantly made me think of “Flight of the Phoenix” with James Stewart. If … --- ## [Corona car care oil change still necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corona-car-care-oil-change-still-necessary/169753)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corona-car-care-oil-change-still-necessary/169753 "2020-09-10T13:50:16Z")
Due to the pandemic, my car is now mainly stationary. I read that oil can deteriorate due to temperature fluctuation. The manual recommends oil change for a certain amount of miles or 6 months whatever comes first. Is it… --- ## [When and why are cigarette lighters and ash trays no longer in vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-and-why-are-cigarette-lighters-and-ash-trays-no-longer-in-vehicles/169315)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-and-why-are-cigarette-lighters-and-ash-trays-no-longer-in-vehicles/169315 "2020-09-10T03:29:33Z")
Smoker friend is angry. Thank you. --- ## [2018 Nissan Pathfinder - What? Me worry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-pathfinder-what-me-worry/169750)
**Author:** [@BrandyOliver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrandyOliver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-pathfinder-what-me-worry/169750 "2020-09-09T21:31:57Z")
Do I have to worry about transmission problems with my 2018 pathfinder? --- ## [Starting issue, battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issue-battery/166938)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issue-battery/166938 "2020-09-09T12:04:09Z")
the car has not been driven for any mile the last 2 months, but I moved it when necessary to different spots on the property, the car would not start, on earlier days, I noticed that I had to turn the key twice to get t… --- ## [89 vs 93 Octane](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-vs-93-octane/85466)
**Author:** [@Bridge1138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bridge1138)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-vs-93-octane/85466 "2020-09-08T23:31:34Z")
I have an 08 Dodge Charger 5.7 V8. The manual says I should use 89 Octane. However, the gas station that I always go to has 89 and 93 octane for the same price when using the credit card. I understand the difference b… --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - What is your opinion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-what-is-your-opinion/169685)
**Author:** [@Ross01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross01)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-what-is-your-opinion/169685 "2020-09-07T21:28:17Z")
No problem. Just interested in your opinion of it. SX V6 --- ## [Right HID headlight is failing. 2013 Lexus RX350 297k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-hid-headlight-is-failing-2013-lexus-rx350-297k-miles/169671)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-hid-headlight-is-failing-2013-lexus-rx350-297k-miles/169671 "2020-09-07T04:47:26Z")
Any suggestions for troubleshooting/repairing? Any aftermarket replacements? (If I could, I’d wire in an incandescent bulb.) Thank you. --- ## [Insurance's Preferred Body Shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurances-preferred-body-shop/169578)
**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurances-preferred-body-shop/169578 "2020-09-06T18:16:54Z")
Hi Everyone. My wife wrecked the car and we need to take it to a body shop. Our insurance (Geico) recommended one of their preferred body shops. It will be a lot more convenient for us. I checked the reviews and it seem… --- ## [Mechanical brakes!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanical-brakes/169556)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanical-brakes/169556 "2020-09-06T13:47:45Z")
Not too long ago, a new forum member told us that he wanted to install mechanical brakes on his Oldsmobile, rather than repairing the brake hydraulic system. At the time, I and a few others informed him that Ford was th… --- ## [Hyundai now says recalled vehicles should be parked outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-now-says-recalled-vehicles-should-be-parked-outside/169635)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-now-says-recalled-vehicles-should-be-parked-outside/169635 "2020-09-06T02:26:59Z")
--- ## [Collector Cars After New Green Deal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/collector-cars-after-new-green-deal/169039)
**Author:** [@DFilice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DFilice)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/collector-cars-after-new-green-deal/169039 "2020-09-05T19:21:18Z")
Not trying to be political here, but as I watch one of the televised auto auctions on TV, I ask myself what will happen to the collector car hobby if and when the New Green Deal comes into play? Will these multi-million… --- ## [Car purchase in Switzerland](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-purchase-in-switzerland/169603)
**Author:** [@Autokaufschweiz-export](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Autokaufschweiz-export)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-purchase-in-switzerland/169603 "2020-09-05T15:09:06Z")
Does anybody have a car purchase in Switzerland, i recenently opened a new one and need help. --- ## [Gears and Grades Q](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gears-and-grades-q/169586)
**Author:** [@Goodforworks\_170522](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goodforworks_170522)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gears-and-grades-q/169586 "2020-09-05T06:23:59Z")
So we have a 27 foot school bus with a duramax engine. We’re headed through Montana and all we can find when we try to look up what gear to use coming down the mountains is “use the right gear” or the old “use the gear y… --- ## [Stripping paint advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripping-paint-advice/169432)
**Author:** [@zan46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zan46)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripping-paint-advice/169432 "2020-09-04T23:04:03Z")
white ford fiesta 2007. hi my paint chipped and was starting to bubble on the panel above my back window (about a 30 cm patch ). I sanded it down and re sprayed it but i messed it up on the edging and the colour is slig… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=114) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=116)