# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=119 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 120 --- ## [Suspicious service appiintment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-service-appiintment/167746)
**Author:** [@Suzieque76\_169353](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzieque76_169353)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-service-appiintment/167746 "2020-07-28T17:06:02Z")
I took my car for brakes into a shop, was told in the wait time that I may need a new AC compressor. They noticed some leaking. Seems weird to me 3ss ive had this car in two other shops in the last three days for other w… --- ## [Tools for beginners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tools-for-beginners/167666)
**Author:** [@ramennoodle2004\_169307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramennoodle2004_169307)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tools-for-beginners/167666 "2020-07-28T01:46:18Z")
For a beginner socket set, like the first set a person owns, would a 45 be better or would you go for a 99 piece? --- ## [Service engine light blinks while going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-light-blinks-while-going-uphill/167959)
**Author:** [@Heather-88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather-88)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-light-blinks-while-going-uphill/167959 "2020-07-27T21:11:11Z")
Need help I have a 2000 GMC Yukon Denali with my Service engine soon light blinking at me when I go up hills. It also shakes and has a smell when I drive up hills. I had it scanned it said Misfire cylinder #4. So I had … --- ## [A/C blowing less cold air after a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-less-cold-air-after-a-while/167926)
**Author:** [@jbh706](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbh706)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-less-cold-air-after-a-while/167926 "2020-07-27T18:06:04Z")
I’m driving a 2007 Audi A4. Today was a very hot day (95F), and driving on the freeway. The A/C starts off very cold, then after about 45 minutes it starts to blow significantly less cool air. Drove again a few hours lat… --- ## [Question concerning dark residue around engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-concerning-dark-residue-around-engine/167872)
**Author:** [@Ryan-119](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan-119)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-concerning-dark-residue-around-engine/167872 "2020-07-26T21:08:57Z")
Hello all, I have a manual spark with 29,200 miles on it. I don’t drive it like crazy but I have been neglecting the cleanliness of the engine bay. I am very concerned about what I’m looking at, is this just buildup o… --- ## [This is for Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-for-triedaq/167785)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-for-triedaq/167785 "2020-07-26T11:39:32Z")
Hey @Triedaq, I was just indulging in my dangerous past time of browsing Hemmings, and I noticed a 1981 Checker Marathon. I think it may have your name on it. --- ## [DSG 7 speed dry clutch transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dsg-7-speed-dry-clutch-transmission/167792)
**Author:** [@Linards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linards)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dsg-7-speed-dry-clutch-transmission/167792 "2020-07-24T14:46:07Z")
Do I need to change DSG 7 speed dry clutch transmission oil on 2015 seat Leon 1.4 tsi for? Factory says that no( it has lifetime ) . But I wanted to know your opinion? Maybe someone gonna clear my mind up. I want to cha… --- ## [03 Altima factory security](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-altima-factory-security/167706)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-altima-factory-security/167706 "2020-07-22T20:38:03Z")
So a couple weeks ago I posted a question regaurding a fuel pump for my altima,turns out it was 8 codes {from cruise control switch to vehicle interrupter/immobilization codes} majority of which were the latter. My quest… --- ## [What's the price of R134A in your area?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-price-of-r134a-in-your-area/167698)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-price-of-r134a-in-your-area/167698 "2020-07-22T15:53:05Z")
I will replace the compressor on my old Blazer again soon and while locating a compressor I saw that R134A was $6.50 at the McParts stores here but a small locally owned store had it for $4.00. This morning I was curious… --- ## [Wear & Tear Estimate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wear-tear-estimate/167526)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wear-tear-estimate/167526 "2020-07-22T13:34:55Z")
The link below has some numbers from AAA for 2019: https://exchange.aaa.com/automotive/driving-costs/ Maintenance, repair and tires 9.18 cents/mile Depreciation medium 3,169/15000 = .211 /mile = 21.1 cents/mile (1… --- ## [After a rain, the carbureted V8 in our Ford station wagon seemed to have more power!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-a-rain-the-carbureted-v8-in-our-ford-station-wagon-seemed-to-have-more-power/167317)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-a-rain-the-carbureted-v8-in-our-ford-station-wagon-seemed-to-have-more-power/167317 "2020-07-22T13:20:00Z")
Was water in the air turning to steam in the cylinder combustion and creating more force? Should we inject a tiny amount of distilled water to gain more pressurexpansion in the cylinder? Thank you. --- ## [Did you get a discount on your insurance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-you-get-a-discount-on-your-insurance/167563)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-you-get-a-discount-on-your-insurance/167563 "2020-07-21T20:56:14Z")
I received my semi-annual insurance bill (liability only). They discounted it 17%. I’ve heard about this in the news. Was it a general experience? --- ## [Here kitty, kitty!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-kitty-kitty/167320)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-kitty-kitty/167320 "2020-07-21T15:14:09Z")
--- ## [Honda floppy paddle transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-floppy-paddle-transmission/167581)
**Author:** [@daveszilagyi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daveszilagyi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-floppy-paddle-transmission/167581 "2020-07-20T18:43:17Z")
I have a Honda with the floppy paddle transmission sifters. I stated using them and they seem to work great, but with no clutch and if you try and down shift it seems to put a stress on the car.Are using these things al… --- ## [Help with Make/Model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-make-model/167493)
**Author:** [@iamtiberius\_169209](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iamtiberius_169209)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-make-model/167493 "2020-07-20T03:42:06Z")
I was leaning toward late 90’s Infiniti Q45, but I’m having doubts. --- ## [John Force Racing MIA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/john-force-racing-mia/167391)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/john-force-racing-mia/167391 "2020-07-18T20:51:12Z")
John Force Racing missed the restart of NHRA racing at Indy last weekend, and there is still no official explanation. I suppose it’s COVID-19 related, but nether John nor Robert Hight have released a statement. My favori… --- ## [Should I keep my small wheels with large tires, or should I get change to bigger wheels and smaller tires for my lowered R10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-small-wheels-with-large-tires-or-should-i-get-change-to-bigger-wheels-and-smaller-tires-for-my-lowered-r10/167369)
**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-my-small-wheels-with-large-tires-or-should-i-get-change-to-bigger-wheels-and-smaller-tires-for-my-lowered-r10/167369 "2020-07-18T19:37:45Z")
I’m just finishing up my 4 inch lowering job on my Chevy R10, and I’m wondering whether I should keep my small wheels and big tires, or move to some lower profile tires with bigger wheels. The only thing is, those are ex… --- ## [If anyone's looking for a used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-anyones-looking-for-a-used-car/167240)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-anyones-looking-for-a-used-car/167240 "2020-07-18T19:01:02Z")
… that was gently driven by a little old lady, only on Sundays, here it is. It probably doesn’t even need to be inspected by your mechanic prior to purchase. :wink: --- ## [O4 Alero 2.2 Busted trans pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o4-alero-2-2-busted-trans-pan/167329)
**Author:** [@ryan\_k\_169106](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan_k_169106)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o4-alero-2-2-busted-trans-pan/167329 "2020-07-18T07:15:43Z")
Following behind a box truck on the interstate and its drive shaft fell off, I had no choice but to run over it. It busted up the trans pan pretty good and even got the cat a little too. My concern is the mounting surfa… --- ## [A new name for Fiat-Chrysler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-name-for-fiat-chrysler/167415)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-name-for-fiat-chrysler/167415 "2020-07-18T02:14:54Z")
Once the merger with Peugeot is complete, the company’s name will change to Stellantis: --- ## [Cooling Fan Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-failure/167234)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-failure/167234 "2020-07-18T00:06:35Z")
The cooling fans on this 2014 Sienna do not engage as needed. I replaced the control module but the problem persists. The lead in the attached image is getting 12 volts as indicated. I tried to start the fans with a dire… --- ## [Honda Civic 2020 too low for winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2020-too-low-for-winter/167375)
**Author:** [@lmtjosie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmtjosie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2020-too-low-for-winter/167375 "2020-07-17T17:43:18Z")
Hello, I have really been wanting the new 2020 Honda Civic, possibly hatchback or the Sedan. The winters here are long, I’d be putting winter tires on for the winter season but I’m wanting to know if you think that car … --- ## [Why is my honda stalling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-honda-stalling/167454)
**Author:** [@filter2700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/filter2700)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-honda-stalling/167454 "2020-07-17T17:15:21Z")
2006 honda accord 2.4 4 cylinder sedan. Just replaced the MAP and MAF sensor, and both front and rear oxygen sensors a day or two ago. I have an aftermarket cold air intake, but never had any problems until a few days a… --- ## [Why doesn’t the website have a Chevy R10 option?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-doesn-t-the-website-have-a-chevy-r10-option/167397)
**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-doesn-t-the-website-have-a-chevy-r10-option/167397 "2020-07-16T14:40:47Z")
I have a Chevy R10, but the car talk site does not have an option to choose this vehicle. I always have to choose C10 instead. Anyone know why? Who could I contact to make the change? Does anyone else have a vehicle not … --- ## [Any yellow \\YIELD/ signs still out there?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-yellow-yield-signs-still-out-there/165765)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-yellow-yield-signs-still-out-there/165765 "2020-07-16T01:20:49Z")
Seems that all of our yellow residential \\YIELD/ signs have been replaced with STOP signs. Another impedimento traffic flow causing more fuel use, exhaust pollution and brake wear. (Of course, if a collision, respon… --- ## [CarTalk membership total](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk-membership-total/166987)
**Author:** [@Rick-Woodbury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick-Woodbury)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk-membership-total/166987 "2020-07-15T23:02:33Z")
Just curious…what is your total membership to date? Most forums usually list this. But I cannot find it for this CarTalk site --- ## [AC Gauges, your thoughts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-gauges-your-thoughts/167370)
**Author:** [@erikkfriberg\_153193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikkfriberg_153193)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-gauges-your-thoughts/167370 "2020-07-15T15:26:28Z")
I am looking at buying “new” AC gauges. What is your favorite brand of AC gauges? (Money not an issue) Please give reasons…not “just because.” Info on bad gauges you have had is welcomed also. --- ## [Introducing the 2021 Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/introducing-the-2021-bronco/167313)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/introducing-the-2021-bronco/167313 "2020-07-15T15:18:06Z")
I think they did a nice job with the styling. --- ## [2001 coil springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-coil-springs/167351)
**Author:** [@atzgabi\_169118](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atzgabi_169118)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-coil-springs/167351 "2020-07-15T13:12:36Z")
I have a toyota camry 2001. I want to raise the height of my car. Is it possible for me to use toyota harrier (2001) coil springs instead of the camry springs? --- ## [My lights wont come on for the ac console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-lights-wont-come-on-for-the-ac-console/167281)
**Author:** [@Clrexer55\_169078](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clrexer55_169078)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-lights-wont-come-on-for-the-ac-console/167281 "2020-07-14T17:06:21Z")
I got in my car this morning and turned it on and all the lights come on except the ac part of the dash board. So I can see anything and it doesnt turn on. But I can turn on and see the lights in the back? Could this jus… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=118) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=120)