# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=124 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 125 --- ## [2004 Lexus es330 Transmission Fluid Disappearing Part II](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es330-transmission-fluid-disappearing-part-ii/76079)
**Author:** [@LindaLexus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaLexus)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es330-transmission-fluid-disappearing-part-ii/76079 "2020-05-19T02:48:01Z")
I purchased a pre-owned 2004 Lexus es330 95K miles in Jan. It now has 103K miles. I noticed it shifting hard so when I got gas I had them check the transmission fluid. It needed fluid. This went on for the next 4 fill up… --- ## [Considering a new car. But also moving overseas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-new-car-but-also-moving-overseas/164435)
**Author:** [@redglamour715](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redglamour715)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-new-car-but-also-moving-overseas/164435 "2020-05-18T15:34:25Z")
I’m on my 3rd prius. I like it, but am thinking about changing it up for my next purchase. I want to do an all EV/plug in hybrid/hybrid. As much as I’d love a modelS, I’m not willing to pay that much. Complicating matter… --- ## [2006 Honda Accord EX faulty gas cap car goes into limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-ex-faulty-gas-cap-car-goes-into-limp-mode/164483)
**Author:** [@Toni-44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toni-44)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 9:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-ex-faulty-gas-cap-car-goes-into-limp-mode/164483 "2020-05-18T09:10:11Z")
Has anyone ever experienced the 2006 Honda accord EAX going into limp mode because of a faulty gas cap? I have a literally bought 10 gas caps for this car both official Honda gas Caps and other off brand gas caps. Eventu… --- ## [Where do they find these ignorant idiots?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-they-find-these-ignorant-idiots/146805)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-they-find-these-ignorant-idiots/146805 "2020-05-18T01:38:43Z")
I find so many errors in internet articles. Obviously proofreaders no longer exist and Spellcheck rules! ‘Best-Selling Cars in the World’ I knew the winner was Toyota Corolla. I was not surprised that the Europe winner… --- ## [Do folks with glasses get injured eyes when airbags deploy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-folks-with-glasses-get-injured-eyes-when-airbags-deploy/164408)
**Author:** [@RaymondMatulis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaymondMatulis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-folks-with-glasses-get-injured-eyes-when-airbags-deploy/164408 "2020-05-17T21:16:57Z")
What happens to a person wearing glasses when the air bags go off? Are the eyes permanently damaged? --- ## [Aerodynamic body modifications](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aerodynamic-body-modifications/164402)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aerodynamic-body-modifications/164402 "2020-05-17T17:26:28Z")
This car, which was photographed at a Wal-Mart, is clearly owned by a master craftsman/stylist. Hopefully one of the major auto makers can find him and employ him. --- ## [In sub zero temps what can I put in power steering to keep from freezing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-sub-zero-temps-what-can-i-put-in-power-steering-to-keep-from-freezing/164355)
**Author:** [@psmatty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psmatty)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-sub-zero-temps-what-can-i-put-in-power-steering-to-keep-from-freezing/164355 "2020-05-17T13:13:25Z")
I live in Alaska where usually when it is 40 below we plug in our vehicles to keep them warmed so they don’ t freeze. However, my power steering fluid keeps mushing and freezing. Is there any additive I can put in it to … --- ## [For the luddites in modern time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-the-luddites-in-modern-time/163548)
**Author:** [@chunkyazian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chunkyazian)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-the-luddites-in-modern-time/163548 "2020-05-17T12:37:06Z")
Kawasaki has built an electric motorcycle with a manual transmission --- ## [Why are Transmissions not used in electric cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-transmissions-not-used-in-electric-cars/164152)
**Author:** [@zaverxexperiments\_166654](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zaverxexperiments_166654)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-transmissions-not-used-in-electric-cars/164152 "2020-05-17T02:17:07Z")
Hello, I’ve been reading about electric cars, and this got me thinking. Why does Tesla and all the other electric cars use direct drive…? I would think having a ICE RWD setup, but with the ICE replaced with an electric m… --- ## [2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a5-cabriolet/111748)
**Author:** [@Carol\_Sutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carol_Sutton)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a5-cabriolet/111748 "2020-05-17T01:46:53Z")
After searching well, I considered to leave BMW and plan to lease the 2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet. I think this car is so perfect for me. Are these numbers considered good deal? It’s my first time to lease and maybe I can get… --- ## [1983 moostang question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-moostang-question/164339)
**Author:** [@Zellsmomcardthief](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zellsmomcardthief)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-moostang-question/164339 "2020-05-16T18:54:39Z")
looking at that car.Says car runs and drives but heater core is disconnected, but he has a brand new one. Wouldn’t that mean the engine is overheating and is damaged. Selling it for 1500 so it makes me think car is on … --- ## [Will a resonator delete effect my truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-resonator-delete-effect-my-truck/163975)
**Author:** [@Erick-30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erick-30)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-resonator-delete-effect-my-truck/163975 "2020-05-16T15:18:18Z")
I have a muffler delete on my Ford F-150 and was wondering if a resonator delete Will effect my truck or add more horsepower --- ## [Dangerous car jacks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangerous-car-jacks/162437)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangerous-car-jacks/162437 "2020-05-15T22:09:24Z")
So, a few days ago I was ready to replace an O2 sensor on my Dodge Durango, lifted the car, placed a couple of jacks under the frame and crawled under the car. It wasn’t ten seconds when suddenly I had this overwhelming… --- ## [Living with a car's oddities, peculiarities, and anomalies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/living-with-a-cars-oddities-peculiarities-and-anomalies/164077)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/living-with-a-cars-oddities-peculiarities-and-anomalies/164077 "2020-05-15T18:44:25Z")
Sometimes people drive cars that have less than normal functionality. People will sometimes tolerate a car’s “minor” problems because they can’t afford to repair them, the problem isn’t really that intolerable, or the pr… --- ## [Covid - 19 side effect - Reduced Air Pollution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-19-side-effect-reduced-air-pollution/164311)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-19-side-effect-reduced-air-pollution/164311 "2020-05-15T15:04:03Z")
About the only bright side of this Covid-19 is that NO2 levels have dropped significantly in many area’s of the country…mainly due to no cars on the road. Levels will come back up when the lock down is lifted. https://w… --- ## [What kind of tools do you have at home?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-tools-do-you-have-at-home/163042)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-tools-do-you-have-at-home/163042 "2020-05-15T04:04:17Z")
As a mechanic, 90% of the tools I have at work are Snap On, Matco, Mac, etc. But at home I have a hodge podge of stuff I’ve picked up over the years. Puttering around the yard and house today I’ve used an Austrian Best … --- ## [Turn signal - disability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-disability/164319)
**Author:** [@Lexee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lexee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-disability/164319 "2020-05-15T01:39:34Z")
Hello, My daughter has limited mobility in her left arm. It is hard for her to reach the turn signal lever. Are there any cars that put the turn signal on the right side of the steering wheel? I know we can get it modif… --- ## [Pick my next car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pick-my-next-car/164296)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pick-my-next-car/164296 "2020-05-15T01:25:04Z")
I like the Mazda 6 but the low profile tires ( posted earlier this week) concern me b/c potential for pothole/other damage. So I looked at the CX-5 (2016 or 2017) and while it is AWD (meaning tire replacement woes if on… --- ## [BMW has wonky gearbox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-has-wonky-gearbox/164274)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-has-wonky-gearbox/164274 "2020-05-13T23:22:02Z")
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=funny+video+bmw+customer+wonky+transmission&docid=608033718053703020&mid=AB645DCB1C60647ABB9AAB645DCB1C60647ABB9A&view=detail&FORM=VIRE CSA :palm\_tree: :sunglasses: :palm\_tree: --- ## [Missing wife, missing truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-wife-missing-truck/164236)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-wife-missing-truck/164236 "2020-05-13T22:33:39Z")
For a few chuckles… Husband: My wife is missing. She went shopping yesterday and has not come home ! Officer: Age? Husband: I’m not sure. Somewhere between 50 and 60. We don’t do birthdays . Officer: Height? Husband… --- ## [Wife is considering a hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wife-is-considering-a-hybrid/164198)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wife-is-considering-a-hybrid/164198 "2020-05-13T15:03:07Z")
About time to replace the 2011 Accord. Looking at a CRV, wife is leaning towards the new hybrid model. I think we do too much hiway driving to see big gains from a hybrid. Main concern I have is that she tends to keep … --- ## [Cylinder Deactivation option](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-deactivation-option/164248)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-deactivation-option/164248 "2020-05-13T12:50:24Z")
I have a pretty simple questions. Do all of the V-8’s that GM makes have Cylinder Deactivation? Is it possible to purchase a plain old V-8 from GM anymore? --- ## [The best and worse safety divice.s in car's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-and-worse-safety-divice-s-in-cars/164135)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-and-worse-safety-divice-s-in-cars/164135 "2020-05-13T12:39:48Z")
What is in your opinion the best and the worse safety feature for car’s in the last 20 or so year’s? I wi… --- ## [2020 Cadillac CT6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-ct6/164197)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-ct6/164197 "2020-05-12T00:22:30Z")
Has anyone driven or perhaps own a CT6? I saw one in traffic today and thought it was a really sharp looking car. Thoughts? --- ## [Wrong oil dipstick tube leads to incorrect level and oil starvation - 1999 Ford F250 5.4L Super Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-dipstick-tube-leads-to-incorrect-level-and-oil-starvation-1999-ford-f250-5-4l-super-duty/164021)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-dipstick-tube-leads-to-incorrect-level-and-oil-starvation-1999-ford-f250-5-4l-super-duty/164021 "2020-05-11T23:17:44Z")
I recently purchased a 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty, took it to a shop and had several thousand dollars worth of minor problems fixed, one of them being a broken dipstick tube. The first thing that occured when I was drivi… --- ## [Low profile tire question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-profile-tire-question/164163)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-profile-tire-question/164163 "2020-05-11T19:09:58Z")
So I am looking at a used Mazda 6 and the stock tries look they are low profile - 225/45/19. With the reduced sidewalk height, do low profile tires present a great risk of damage or flats (bumping a curb) or lower perfor… --- ## [Bought a lemon! - How to proceed? 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-lemon-how-to-proceed-1999-ford-f-250-super-duty/163856)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-lemon-how-to-proceed-1999-ford-f-250-super-duty/163856 "2020-05-08T22:17:02Z")
Well, I talk about scams all the time and I got scammed. I bought a 1999 F250 Super Duty with a 5.4L engine and it seemed OK when I test drove it. I knew it had some work needing to be done but the body and frame are r… --- ## [Isn't it quite obvious that the US is becoming a plutocracy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isnt-it-quite-obvious-that-the-us-is-becoming-a-plutocracy/78839)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isnt-it-quite-obvious-that-the-us-is-becoming-a-plutocracy/78839 "2020-05-08T20:42:04Z")
It's hard to ignore the obvious but most Americans are determined to prepare for the impending dooms of asteroids, climate change, a political coup, and a catastrophic drop in the price of gold but they are determined to… --- ## [Florida Car Clubs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/florida-car-clubs/164026)
**Author:** [@RichPinkall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichPinkall)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/florida-car-clubs/164026 "2020-05-08T17:50:20Z")
Hi Everyone! Does anyone know of a good car club in the central Florida/Tampa area? I have a 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 4 door if that helps. Thanks in advance! --- ## [1999 Lincoln TownCar security system anti-scan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-towncar-security-system-anti-scan/163670)
**Author:** [@isimmons\_166923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isimmons_166923)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-towncar-security-system-anti-scan/163670 "2020-05-07T21:51:33Z")
I have a 1999 Lincoln Town Car and it cranks but no start. The battery died over the winter and I attempted to get a jump. Since no start I sent it to my local trusted shop and they told me there’s no fuel, fire and no… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=123) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=125)