# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=117 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 118 --- ## [Covid and cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-and-cars/168473)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-and-cars/168473 "2020-08-21T01:33:30Z")
I have two. Calif dmv changed rules so i dont have to go there to renew dr licence, good. Bad is they still require tteadmill emissions test. Too dangerous imo. Bad and not happening corolla sidelined. Second is neigh… --- ## [Roundabout? layout?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roundabout-layout/163926)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roundabout-layout/163926 "2020-08-20T23:21:26Z")
redlines show were old bridge was. the area under it was a ditch reserved for the new East/west road. They decided to add roundabouts instead of stop signs when they added the e/w road and exits but did not want to clo… --- ## [Dune Buggy type vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dune-buggy-type-vehicle/168930)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dune-buggy-type-vehicle/168930 "2020-08-20T19:58:17Z")
What do you think about those vehicles that look like dune buggies but have one wheel in back and two wheels in front? They look like they would be hard to drive. --- ## [Tight battery cable cable came off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tight-battery-cable-cable-came-off/168953)
**Author:** [@rice13860\_170123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rice13860_170123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tight-battery-cable-cable-came-off/168953 "2020-08-20T09:53:03Z")
So I went to start my car tonight and it turn on fine but when I went to actually start it it died, no lights or anything. I popped the hood and found that my positive cable had come off but it wasn’t loose so I had to l… --- ## [Custom headgaskets for custom bore size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-headgaskets-for-custom-bore-size/168904)
**Author:** [@UPS-Fast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UPS-Fast)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-headgaskets-for-custom-bore-size/168904 "2020-08-20T03:58:02Z")
Do I have to get custom headgaskets made for an engine if I have it bored out? Are there any alternatives like say modifying an existing headgasket to match bore size? Mazda 1.8 bp-z3 engine. --- ## [A caster question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-caster-question/168850)
**Author:** [@zaverxexperiments\_166654](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zaverxexperiments_166654)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-caster-question/168850 "2020-08-19T21:13:07Z")
Hello, Recently I was messing around in a game called ‘BeamNG Drive’, a realistic softbody car simulator, and I happened to notice something strange… when turning the steering wheel all the way to the right or left, the… --- ## [Break VS Brake PSA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-vs-brake-psa/168444)
**Author:** [@VTMongo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VTMongo)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-vs-brake-psa/168444 "2020-08-19T10:24:43Z")
Cars have BRAKES to slow them down and hold themselves from rolling. Cars sometimes BREAK because some component failed. Car BRAKES can BREAK and need repair. --- ## [Closed loop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closed-loop/167273)
**Author:** [@Darryn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darryn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closed-loop/167273 "2020-08-18T23:52:25Z")
Good day Ive posted before about my cars driveability issues. To sum it all up,these are my problems I’m having: CEL p0141 Rough idle Hesitant acceleration Loss of power Clear smoke upon acceleration only. Checke… --- ## [Help me decide on 3/4 ton truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-decide-on-3-4-ton-truck/168857)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-decide-on-3-4-ton-truck/168857 "2020-08-19T01:36:18Z")
Guys I’m going to get right to the point. I have grown up Ford. When I looked at f250’s last December the local dealers wouldn’t budge so I bought a Ram 2500 6.4 hemi. Was a great truck but among some nickel and dime … --- ## [Saturn Ion Quad Coupe alarm issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-quad-coupe-alarm-issue/168870)
**Author:** [@Supertruck1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Supertruck1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-quad-coupe-alarm-issue/168870 "2020-08-18T16:57:59Z")
Intermittent problem here. I can lock the Saturn using the remote and about 5 - 10 minutes later, the horn starts blowing, like an alarm is going off. Using the remote to unlock the car stops it. Doesn’t happen all the t… --- ## [Starting A Car With Accessories On - Detrimental or Not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-car-with-accessories-on-detrimental-or-not/168752)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-car-with-accessories-on-detrimental-or-not/168752 "2020-08-18T16:38:37Z")
Is there any mechanical or electrical reason why a vehicle should not be started with the accessories turned on? For example, starting a vehicle with the power antenna raising and the air conditioning, stereo, and someti… --- ## [What car should I get](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-should-i-get/168845)
**Author:** [@Jordan-45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan-45)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-should-i-get/168845 "2020-08-18T04:04:35Z")
Hey guys Looking for new vehicle. Wanting an SUV. Want something I can buy used and it won’t have many issues. I’m considering the following Mercedes e320 Cdi diesel SUV Audi Q7 diesel BMW diesel Escalade hybrid and Lex… --- ## [Wheels and Under car pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-and-under-car-pressure/168855)
**Author:** [@Josiah-of-judah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josiah-of-judah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-and-under-car-pressure/168855 "2020-08-18T03:29:21Z")
Can wheels help with under car pressure? Like fans blowing away from the car. --- ## [The sad destruction of a restored Mach 1 Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-sad-destruction-of-a-restored-mach-1-mustang/168480)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-sad-destruction-of-a-restored-mach-1-mustang/168480 "2020-08-17T12:03:40Z")
--- ## [If you're looking for a used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-looking-for-a-used-car/168432)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-looking-for-a-used-car/168432 "2020-08-17T02:19:31Z")
… there are rumored to be some good prices available from Hertz: --- ## [Hyundai ix35 é um bom carro?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-ix35-e-um-bom-carro/168796)
**Author:** [@kovemo8082\_170029](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kovemo8082_170029)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-ix35-e-um-bom-carro/168796 "2020-08-17T00:18:54Z")
Recentemente meu irmão adquiriu um ix35 e nos primeiros 2 meses o carro já tem dado problemas, gostaria de saber se esse é bom carro ou foi uma roubada ter comprado? --- ## [Chrysler 300c srt8 2008 é bom?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-300c-srt8-2008-e-bom/168795)
**Author:** [@kovemo8082\_170029](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kovemo8082_170029)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-300c-srt8-2008-e-bom/168795 "2020-08-16T22:20:00Z")
Estou pensando em comprar um 300c 6.1 srt8 2008, gostaria de saber se é um carro bom mesmo. Em relação ao custo benéfico e despesas, não estou preocupado. https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQ7sQBTj\_… --- ## [Ram 1500 cant rev \> 3,000 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-1500-cant-rev-3-000-rpm/96055)
**Author:** [@Propane\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Propane_Car)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-1500-cant-rev-3-000-rpm/96055 "2020-08-15T21:54:41Z")
Its a 99 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5.9 gas engine w/ 115K miles. The truck started running really rough and I was 60 miles from home. The issue was bad plug wires, dist cap, rotor. These items were heavily corroded. I was… --- ## [Update: 99 Sable 3.0 Vulcan "U VIN" plugs/coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-99-sable-3-0-vulcan-u-vin-plugs-coil/168653)
**Author:** [@Dylan-32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan-32)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-99-sable-3-0-vulcan-u-vin-plugs-coil/168653 "2020-08-15T14:04:40Z")
I got an education today on the original Vulcan plugs and coil bank. Here is the poop! … Page 180 in the original owners manual shows AWSF-32PP(\*\* ) as the customer replacement plug. It was the plug that replaced the 2 … --- ## [Can I swap out the driver's seat for from a different manufacturer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-swap-out-the-drivers-seat-for-from-a-different-manufacturer/168647)
**Author:** [@theStever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theStever)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-swap-out-the-drivers-seat-for-from-a-different-manufacturer/168647 "2020-08-15T04:23:41Z")
I am a tad over 6 feet and a tad or two or three overweight. While used car shopping, I realized there are a lot of cars that I like to drive, but only a few with comfortable seats. So, can I buy a car I like to drive … --- ## [How tall should be a cubic storage for 5 gal engine oil jugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-tall-should-be-a-cubic-storage-for-5-gal-engine-oil-jugs/168689)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-tall-should-be-a-cubic-storage-for-5-gal-engine-oil-jugs/168689 "2020-08-15T02:35:29Z")
I am trying to purchase a shelf to store my car stuff - the tallest seems engine oil jugs - 5qt of 5w30 or a gal of Coolant. I really do not know their measurements. Would someone advice me as to what should be the dist… --- ## [Need suggestions on how to get into the car scene, for a inexperienced car lover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suggestions-on-how-to-get-into-the-car-scene-for-a-inexperienced-car-lover/168576)
**Author:** [@Simspect](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simspect)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suggestions-on-how-to-get-into-the-car-scene-for-a-inexperienced-car-lover/168576 "2020-08-15T01:56:25Z")
Hello everyone, I would love some insight/experience-based tips based on the caption above. A little background on my situation: 25-year-old working a 9/5 with good pay, and a strong investment background (on the side)… --- ## [Should I fix these scratches before selling my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-these-scratches-before-selling-my-car/168650)
**Author:** [@switters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/switters)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-these-scratches-before-selling-my-car/168650 "2020-08-14T12:12:22Z")
I’m selling a 2019 Subaru Outback Touring 3.6R. (We bought a trailer this summer and needed a larger vehicle to tow it.) It has 6,000 miles and is in great condition, with one exception: it has several significant scratc… --- ## [Built to last](https://community.cartalk.com/t/built-to-last/168314)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/built-to-last/168314 "2020-08-14T03:10:38Z")
The President of Iceland (he is the one who is waving) is pictured as he is about to get into his official vehicle, a 1942 Packard Touring Limousine, with body by LeBaron. --- ## [The happy life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-happy-life/168601)
**Author:** [@Jimmy-114](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmy-114)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-happy-life/168601 "2020-08-13T18:18:11Z")
Hi my name is tina and I am from London and I came to America when I was 11 years old and because I came here so I can grow up here and finish my school here in America and I want to be a doctor --- ## [Putting too much gas in a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-too-much-gas-in-a-car/168621)
**Author:** [@johnbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbarry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-too-much-gas-in-a-car/168621 "2020-08-13T17:04:55Z")
I seem to recall this topic coming up here some time ago. Is it a bad idea to keep pumping gas into a car when the pump shuts? --- ## [A new electric luxury sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-electric-luxury-sedan/168565)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-electric-luxury-sedan/168565 "2020-08-13T16:58:12Z")
… with a longer driving range than its Tesla competitor. And, IMHO, it’s very nicely-styled. --- ## [Grandpa's truck goes back to his family](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grandpas-truck-goes-back-to-his-family/168564)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grandpas-truck-goes-back-to-his-family/168564 "2020-08-12T22:48:01Z")
… at the same price that Gramps sold it for, 44 years ago: --- ## [Motor Vehicle/Bad Good Road Trip Movies/TV Shows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-vehicle-bad-good-road-trip-movies-tv-shows/168162)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-vehicle-bad-good-road-trip-movies-tv-shows/168162 "2020-08-12T03:57:56Z")
There is a vintage thread ‘Ever Had a Road Trip From Hell’? And a recent thread for ‘Car/Road Trip Songs’. How about Motor Vehicle/ Bad or Good Road Trip Films/Movies/TV Shows? I can think of a few. --- ## [Bumper Sticker Removal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-sticker-removal/168142)
**Author:** [@p3gk33f3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p3gk33f3)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-sticker-removal/168142 "2020-08-12T01:38:13Z")
How to: remove a bumper sticker safely to use again? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=116) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=118)