# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=122 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 123 --- ## [Denver now charging fines for photo red light violations. $75](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denver-now-charging-fines-for-photo-red-light-violations-75/165693)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denver-now-charging-fines-for-photo-red-light-violations-75/165693 "2020-06-15T23:17:56Z")
https://public.cite-web.com/PublicINQ/DenverRLDetails.asp?UserName=L000407688 Citation: L000407688 PIN: 258705310 Mailed 8-1/2x11 page has 3 color photos - two stills and one from the 12-second video. Computer-genera… --- ## [2020 Hyundai loses vacuum when sitting after first service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-loses-vacuum-when-sitting-after-first-service/165819)
**Author:** [@douglas.bryan94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglas.bryan94)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-loses-vacuum-when-sitting-after-first-service/165819 "2020-06-15T21:32:03Z")
Hey guys, I financed myself a 2020 Hyundai Elantra Preferred model back a few weeks before valentine’s day. Since then it has been fantastic. The issue I am running into now is that since I took it to a Hyundai Dealers… --- ## [How to make any car.. ... "LOOK WET"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-any-car-look-wet/164681)
**Author:** [@MajikImaje](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MajikImaje)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-any-car-look-wet/164681 "2020-06-15T19:02:23Z")
If you have an older vehicle you should know your mpg for fuel consumption BEFORE you do this. Because once you bring your car up to this level - The extra gas mileage will be very noticeable. You can “feel it”. … --- ## [Was my mechanic unreasonable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-my-mechanic-unreasonable/165831)
**Author:** [@Prootling2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Prootling2006)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-my-mechanic-unreasonable/165831 "2020-06-15T18:38:06Z")
Brought my car in to deal with vibration problem. Mechanic told me it was the brake caliper and control arm, calipers/rotors/pads and arm need to be replaced on both sides. He also found my valve cover gasket was leaking… --- ## [1997 Dodge Dakota freeze frame/headlight issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-dakota-freeze-frame-headlight-issues/165799)
**Author:** [@Tina-53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina-53)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-dakota-freeze-frame-headlight-issues/165799 "2020-06-15T05:55:14Z")
I am a Single mom trying to fix my son’s truck without paying a mechanic and here are the freed frame results:DTCFRZF P0133, FUELSYS1 CL, FUELSYS1 N/A, LOAD PCT 4.7, EIL 198, SHRRFT1 -1.6, LONGFT1 1.55, MAP 4.8, RPM 640,… --- ## [Want to change temp gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-change-temp-gauge/165740)
**Author:** [@hutslar1984\_166832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutslar1984_166832)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-change-temp-gauge/165740 "2020-06-15T05:54:51Z")
I have a 1985 dodge w350 and it really doesn’t actually have a temp gauge it has a light that comes on when it overheats but i would like to switch to a needle temp gauge so I could know if its running hot or if its abou… --- ## [Paradise Car Wash--how do I use it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paradise-car-wash-how-do-i-use-it/105066)
**Author:** [@kaydibee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaydibee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paradise-car-wash-how-do-i-use-it/105066 "2017-06-19T14:02:57Z")
Hear me out, because I just used a regular car wash for the first time last weekend. (First-time car owner.) But sometimes I drive past this place called Paradise Car Wash and it looks like they have multiple outdoor vac… --- ## [This is what happens to the Flux Capacitor when you set the date for 2020](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-what-happens-to-the-flux-capacitor-when-you-set-the-date-for-2020/165529)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-what-happens-to-the-flux-capacitor-when-you-set-the-date-for-2020/165529 "2020-06-12T23:07:53Z")
--- ## [What small car could tow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-small-car-could-tow/57482)
**Author:** [@trs1\_142189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trs1_142189)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-small-car-could-tow/57482 "2020-06-10T18:47:20Z")
I'm looking to downsize my pickup with a small car. I only have an occasional need to tow short distances. The load is light less than 800 lbs with a distance of 40 miles that are mostly flat. I might go 180 miles at the… --- ## [Summer cross-country roadtrip in my '98 Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/summer-cross-country-roadtrip-in-my-98-forester/165473)
**Author:** [@haileybadger\_168035](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haileybadger_168035)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/summer-cross-country-roadtrip-in-my-98-forester/165473 "2020-06-10T10:46:30Z")
Need to take my '98 Forester, with 208,000 miles, from DC to LA — and back, in about 6-9 months. The car runs great and just received a clean bill of health on its pre-trip inspection, but I know high mileage cars can be… --- ## [2003 Matrix - Bottom Mouldings Fell Out - would like to cover them up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-matrix-bottom-mouldings-fell-out-would-like-to-cover-them-up/165404)
**Author:** [@Chuck-131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck-131)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-matrix-bottom-mouldings-fell-out-would-like-to-cover-them-up/165404 "2020-06-09T20:29:23Z")
Bottom molding came off on all 4 sides. As you can see from pics, there are still the little holes from where the pegs on the molding were stuck into. Car too old to invest new moldings. Wondering if there’s anythin… --- ## [Flashing CEL and codes of misfires /2019 hyundai elantra gt n line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-cel-and-codes-of-misfires-2019-hyundai-elantra-gt-n-line/165391)
**Author:** [@Rdebacco\_167977](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rdebacco_167977)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-cel-and-codes-of-misfires-2019-hyundai-elantra-gt-n-line/165391 "2020-06-09T15:15:47Z")
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line : Have been having intermittent flashing CEL ( check engine light) Loss of power/acceleration and codes: P0300, P0301 , P0302, P0304 … when Check engine light flashes I lose accelerati… --- ## [Are these mobile mechanic sites a threat to the existence of local repair shops?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-these-mobile-mechanic-sites-a-threat-to-the-existence-of-local-repair-shops/144601)
**Author:** [@172slcs\_150026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/172slcs_150026)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-these-mobile-mechanic-sites-a-threat-to-the-existence-of-local-repair-shops/144601 "2020-06-09T15:03:48Z")
I’ve been seeing advertising online for a new mobile mechanic site. I won’t name it. There’s another one that I’ve used before and got the mechanics card and contacted him directly for a service later at a lower cash pri… --- ## [Fred Flintstone's car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fred-flintstones-car/165449)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fred-flintstones-car/165449 "2020-06-09T02:40:20Z")
What’s Fred Flintstone’s car? --- ## [George San jose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-san-jose/165373)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-san-jose/165373 "2020-06-08T14:29:56Z")
I haven’t seen a post from @george\_san\_jose in quite awhile. If anyone knows him offline, it might be a good idea to check on him. --- ## [Understated elegance at its finest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understated-elegance-at-its-finest/165254)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understated-elegance-at-its-finest/165254 "2020-06-08T07:49:40Z")
Compare this car https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jaguar/mk-1/1944261.html#&gid=1&pid=4 to any 1959 offering from Detroit and wonder what inspires Americans to buy what they buy. Yesterday I saw a la… --- ## [Injector control module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-control-module/165433)
**Author:** [@zinophfragment\_163832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zinophfragment_163832)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-control-module/165433 "2020-06-08T03:55:44Z")
Hello all, just a question on if the Lexus 5.0 V8 models have an ignition control module, or if that is controlled by the ECM. I can’t seem to find any ignition control modules for the engine on the Lexus part websites. … --- ## [No reserve price vehicle auction?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-reserve-price-vehicle-auction/165383)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-reserve-price-vehicle-auction/165383 "2020-06-07T04:16:33Z")
A pair of friends are looking at used school buses for sale with the intent of converting one into a camper / RV / art van. They know it will take a lot of money and time to DIY the conversion. She worked many years in… --- ## [Car Vacuums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420)
**Author:** [@karencandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karencandy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420 "2020-06-06T21:54:25Z")
Hello all, Can anyone recommend a portable vacuum cleaner for my car, please? I don’t want one that uses electricity as it wouldn’t be practical for someone like me who lives in a apartment. I would prefer run off my … --- ## [Buick encore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-encore/165366)
**Author:** [@Anthony-104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony-104)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-encore/165366 "2020-06-06T03:11:00Z")
hey ,I am new to the group,was just wanting any information regarding the buick encore.1.4 litre turbo s.u.v…my wife just got one of these and I am having 2nd thoughts.can anyone tell me I’d this I’s a good car l,does it… --- ## [Woman's 2016 RX350 not started in 6+ weeks!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/womans-2016-rx350-not-started-in-6-weeks/164458)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/womans-2016-rx350-not-started-in-6-weeks/164458 "2020-06-05T20:33:21Z")
Should (can?) I manually turn thengine many times using my big ratchet wrench? Mobil1 0W-20 full synthetic oil is clean and halfway between the dipstick lines. There is room for more I plan to pour in the filler cap to… --- ## [Dead Rat in Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-rat-in-brakes/165231)
**Author:** [@sehorna\_1981](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sehorna_1981)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-rat-in-brakes/165231 "2020-06-04T12:48:36Z")
I took my car to get the tires rotated last week and they found a dead rat in my brakes. They told me I needed to take it to a mechanic to get my brakes “cleaned out.” Long story short, I’ve tried taking it to 3 places a… --- ## [Headlight bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulbs/136904)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulbs/136904 "2019-04-06T23:41:58Z")
Hey guys and gals. I’m interested in upgrading my headlights. My 2000 Honda CR-V takes 9003/H4 bulbs. I’ve done my research enough to know I want a high Kelvin temp bulb (4000 -5000) for whiteness of the light. And stre… --- ## [1985 mr2 but with rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mr2-but-with-rust/164478)
**Author:** [@Zellsmomcardthief](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zellsmomcardthief)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mr2-but-with-rust/164478 "2020-06-02T15:04:50Z")
Alright guys I got another one for ya. Called the guy and it was a George voicemail, but its Sunday so i left him alone. 1.I’ll ask him about the mechanical issues tomorrow and take it to a mechanic if i was trying to… --- ## [2016 RX350 suspension squeaks when going over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-rx350-suspension-squeaks-when-going-over-bumps/165090)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-rx350-suspension-squeaks-when-going-over-bumps/165090 "2020-06-02T05:42:31Z")
Is the suspension to be lubricated? Has 50,000 miles. Thank you. --- ## [Advice on what to do with my Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-what-to-do-with-my-jeep/164015)
**Author:** [@Dscott2194\_167127](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dscott2194_167127)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-what-to-do-with-my-jeep/164015 "2020-06-02T05:34:50Z")
Hey guys, I have a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with about 80,000 miles on it. The car has been regularly maintained and runs well. Recently the AC started blowing hot and I brought it to dealer to get checked out. T… --- ## [Stops accelerating for a while and low fuel light comes on with full tank!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stops-accelerating-for-a-while-and-low-fuel-light-comes-on-with-full-tank/165190)
**Author:** [@Mickey-G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mickey-G)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stops-accelerating-for-a-while-and-low-fuel-light-comes-on-with-full-tank/165190 "2020-06-01T20:10:21Z")
I have a 2012 mustang v6 which drives good all the time. Only sometimes when i put the car on drive and start to press on the gas, it does not want to accelerate how it suppose to for a few seconds then it comes back to … --- ## [A new site issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-site-issue/164966)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-site-issue/164966 "2020-06-01T19:25:52Z")
Is it just my computer, or has everyone else also lost the “like” icon? @cdaquila: Can you comment on this? --- ## [City Parking Humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/city-parking-humor/165108)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/city-parking-humor/165108 "2020-06-01T17:09:51Z")
Close to Home by John McPherson CSA :palm\_tree: :sunglasses: :palm\_tree: --- ## [What is this aluminium thing under my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-aluminium-thing-under-my-car/164895)
**Author:** [@Aimee218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aimee218)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-aluminium-thing-under-my-car/164895 "2020-06-01T15:21:32Z")
Heard something dragging from underneath my car. Looked underneath my car and found this aluminum like material hanging down. Wanted to know if this is important. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=121) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=123)