# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=12 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Some intersections are paved in concrete instead of asphalt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-intersections-are-paved-in-concrete-instead-of-asphalt/201162)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-intersections-are-paved-in-concrete-instead-of-asphalt/201162 "2025-08-06T22:08:49Z")
When the busy street just south of me was renovated the intersections were paved with concrete for the turning radius. The same happened in another busy intersection I used to travel through. The rest of the road is as… --- ## [Car Loan Delinquencies are at a 15 year high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loan-delinquencies-are-at-a-15-year-high/201076)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loan-delinquencies-are-at-a-15-year-high/201076 "2025-08-05T18:50:17Z")
… and this should result in an increased supply of used cars, but it’s likely to also be a bellwether of problems in our economy. --- ## [2020 Mazda 3 New battery drained twice for no apparent reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-3-new-battery-drained-twice-for-no-apparent-reason/200706)
**Author:** [@mercedes.baillargeon\_193921](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercedes.baillargeon_193921)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-3-new-battery-drained-twice-for-no-apparent-reason/200706 "2025-08-04T15:36:02Z")
Twice in the last 6 weeks has my battery completely drained on my 2020 Mazda 3… engine is off, lights are off, no obvious culprit… has anybody else experienced this? any idea what might be causing this? --- ## [Redightsiren catching up to a diesel pickup. He blasts so much black smoke we can hardly see!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redightsiren-catching-up-to-a-diesel-pickup-he-blasts-so-much-black-smoke-we-can-hardly-see/201229)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redightsiren-catching-up-to-a-diesel-pickup-he-blasts-so-much-black-smoke-we-can-hardly-see/201229 "2025-08-02T06:18:45Z")
Wish I could post the emergencyehicle’s dash cam video. No need to accelerate. Just signal and change lanes to lane 2. What is wrong with his pickup that it produced so much air pollution? Switched the air vent from … --- ## [Too late to enter, unfortunately](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-late-to-enter-unfortunately/201129)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-late-to-enter-unfortunately/201129 "2025-07-28T15:56:45Z")
--- ## [Why the decline is automotive technicians](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-the-decline-is-automotive-technicians/201034)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 11:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-the-decline-is-automotive-technicians/201034 "2025-07-28T11:12:50Z")
I thought this was a pretty good video, makes some sense… IMHO: Here is another reason, as emissions and fuel mileage standards keep going up and up and up over the years, vehicles are getting more and mo… --- ## [Ozzy gone at age 76](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozzy-gone-at-age-76/201118)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozzy-gone-at-age-76/201118 "2025-07-27T22:35:21Z")
For the head bangers out there that love to jam while driving, the Great Grammy winning Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning at the age of 76.. RIP Ozzy, here’s to that Crazy Train of life… Sad day. --- ## [Catalytic converter replaced with turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-replaced-with-turbo/201126)
**Author:** [@Buckedzulu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buckedzulu)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-replaced-with-turbo/201126 "2025-07-26T16:39:10Z")
Could you in theory replace your catalytic converter with a turbo. I know it is illegal but I want to know if it would work. And if it does what are the pros and cons --- ## [Holes in yardstick for flathead ford I believe, to remember valve numbers, trimo wrench for size ;)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holes-in-yardstick-for-flathead-ford-i-believe-to-remember-valve-numbers-trimo-wrench-for-size/201151)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 9:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holes-in-yardstick-for-flathead-ford-i-believe-to-remember-valve-numbers-trimo-wrench-for-size/201151 "2025-07-25T09:26:11Z")
Holes in yardstick for flathead ford I believe, Your thoughts? --- ## [Slightly Bigger Tires Okay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slightly-bigger-tires-okay/201147)
**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slightly-bigger-tires-okay/201147 "2025-07-25T01:51:20Z")
Hello Everyone, Went to a Discount Tire location today, and the matching tires the online platform said were at the location when I made the appointment were not actually in stock. The guy offered me a different size, … --- ## [New-to-me car. And I can't believe I went thru a dealer!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-me-car-and-i-cant-believe-i-went-thru-a-dealer/200718)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-me-car-and-i-cant-believe-i-went-thru-a-dealer/200718 "2025-07-24T17:20:36Z")
This is sort of a follow-up to a recent thread where I first knocked wood and reported on the longevity of Prius HV battery packs, but jinxed myself on my '03 (Just a little frustrated - #155 by cigroller) I can now rep… --- ## [2014 Beetle making a strange sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-beetle-making-a-strange-sound/201128)
**Author:** [@swag198097\_194190](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swag198097_194190)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-beetle-making-a-strange-sound/201128 "2025-07-23T22:13:40Z")
I had a tire repaired and when I went to pick it up I started it and it stayed on for a few seconds made a loud noise and shut off. My car is a 6 speed and I park it in neutral and pull up the brake. They parked it in … --- ## [Where is the mistake in this traffic stop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-mistake-in-this-traffic-stop/201082)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-mistake-in-this-traffic-stop/201082 "2025-07-23T16:13:05Z")
Hello everyone! Im aware of the traffic rule that if you come upon an emergency vehicle parked on the right shoulder of the road, you are required to either pull over into the next lane to the left or slow… --- ## [Driving in New England](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-new-england/201020)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-new-england/201020 "2025-07-22T22:13:59Z")
I’ve complained many times about the drivers in the Boston area. But there are several other unique idiotic things DPW does that makes driving in New England more challenging. #1 - Advanced green to turn left. There are… --- ## [Why can't we patch roads so its smooth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-we-patch-roads-so-its-smooth/200019)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-we-patch-roads-so-its-smooth/200019 "2025-07-22T20:53:46Z")
Is there any reason we cant patch roads so its nice and smooth when you drive over the patch job? Ive noticed the patches seem to be getting worse as far as being proud of the road. Why cant they go back and grind some… --- ## [Should a lawyer lose their license if caught lying during a car accident?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-lawyer-lose-their-license-if-caught-lying-during-a-car-accident/200997)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-lawyer-lose-their-license-if-caught-lying-during-a-car-accident/200997 "2025-07-22T17:58:39Z")
Apparently, a district attorney causes an accident and acts like she was victimized. I’m just curious to know if when caught lying like that shown in the video above do attorneys lose their licenses ? --- ## [Tesla glass roofs and the greenhouse effect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-glass-roofs-and-the-greenhouse-effect/200961)
**Author:** [@grunes\_183031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunes_183031)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-glass-roofs-and-the-greenhouse-effect/200961 "2025-07-22T10:55:28Z")
I apologize if this has been talked about in another thread. I couldn’t find it in a search (I found zillions of posts that contained Tesla, and could figure out how to narrow it down to only include those with “glass ro… --- ## [How far we have come](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-far-we-have-come/201056)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-far-we-have-come/201056 "2025-07-21T22:39:50Z")
Here is a recent rear end collision between a new modern car and some good ol Detroit Iron! It did knock the license plate off the Chrysler. 5 bucks and its fixed. We wonder why insurance rates are so high since the ne… --- ## [Just to make the community smile for the day!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-to-make-the-community-smile-for-the-day/201090)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-to-make-the-community-smile-for-the-day/201090 "2025-07-21T19:28:32Z")
Now, of course, I don’t intend to depreciate the value of this beautiful community ( CarTalk). I just felt like bringing a smile to the community’s faces. These two characters shown in the video are amaz… --- ## [Trailer tire psi?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-tire-psi/201095)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-tire-psi/201095 "2025-07-21T01:37:18Z")
I have a new to me 2017 tow dolly with ST145/R12 10 ply load range E, yes a 12" 10 ply tire.. lol 80 max psi Load Capacity 1520 Pounds Manual says to run 75psi Sticker says 80psi I checked @CapriRacer ST psi info li… --- ## [Fuel additives for a new cars - yes or no?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-additives-for-a-new-cars-yes-or-no/201070)
**Author:** [@FSH003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FSH003)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-additives-for-a-new-cars-yes-or-no/201070 "2025-07-18T17:09:37Z")
If this question has been posted before, I apologize for a repeat on it. If not, who better than to ask people like you who enjoy their vehicles so much they are in a forum like this. So, what is your opinion on adding… --- ## [2011 Audi A6 3.0T Repair Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a6-3-0t-repair-manual/183567)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a6-3-0t-repair-manual/183567 "2025-07-17T10:06:37Z")
Hi everyone. I just bought a 2011 Audi A6 3.0T recently (that I believe is the C6 platform) and am looking to get a repair manual for it so i’ll know what the heck i’m dealing with. From what i’ve found, it seems like e… --- ## [Kia paint peeling/flaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-paint-peeling-flaking/201042)
**Author:** [@shaye30\_194134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaye30_194134)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-paint-peeling-flaking/201042 "2025-07-17T15:47:52Z")
If anyone has had trouble with peeling or flaking of their paint on a Kia please go here and file a complaint. The more complaints that are filed for the same issue the better the chances are that they’re forced to issue… --- ## [Windshield wiper blades trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-blades-trouble/201012)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-blades-trouble/201012 "2025-07-16T02:05:00Z")
Now I am so old I remember just replacing the rubber strip, Casually mentioned it to the younging, never heard of such a thing but it makes sense. Well finally on the third brand of blades that would not work he called a… --- ## [Hot rod at show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-rod-at-show/201025)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-rod-at-show/201025 "2025-07-15T12:36:37Z")
Was at car show this weekend. I parked where white truck is. This is hotel we stayed at. After we left for dinner the suburban caught on fire. Close call --- ## [PHEV never uses ICM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phev-never-uses-icm/200982)
**Author:** [@David-Kirsch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David-Kirsch)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phev-never-uses-icm/200982 "2025-07-14T14:58:06Z")
I have a 2025 GLC350e. This is a PHV with a 54 mile electric only vehicle. In actuality it charges to a 72 mile electric range! In any event, with the big electric only range it is entirely possible that I will go months… --- ## [‘What's to Love About the New Jersey Turnpike? Everything.’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-to-love-about-the-new-jersey-turnpike-everything/200954)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-to-love-about-the-new-jersey-turnpike-everything/200954 "2025-07-14T03:32:06Z")
https://archive.is/WwFgT for those without a subscription. --- ## [Desperation at Nissan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperation-at-nissan/200463)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperation-at-nissan/200463 "2025-07-10T20:50:11Z")
They must really be in deep doo-doo. https://www.motor1.com/news/760701/nissan-sell-headquarters-report/ --- ## [What size rims can I fit on a 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i premium?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-size-rims-can-i-fit-on-a-2011-subaru-impreza-2-5i-premium/179587)
**Author:** [@Brant.Langley\_177395](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brant.Langley_177395)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-size-rims-can-i-fit-on-a-2011-subaru-impreza-2-5i-premium/179587 "2025-07-10T20:36:45Z")
Hi! I was just wondering what size rims I can fit on my current Subaru Impreza. My stock rims right now are 5x100 16x6.5,+55. I want to go with 5x100 17x8+37. Will these rims fit my car without rubbing? Any help would be… --- ## [Hyundai/Kia class action settlement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-kia-class-action-settlement/200951)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-kia-class-action-settlement/200951 "2025-07-10T15:17:50Z")
No, this has nothing to do with defective engines. Instead, it provides a small cash settlement for people who own(ed) or lease(d) certain Hyundais and Kias with defective airbags. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=11) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=13)