# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=125 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 126 --- ## [Repainting My Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repainting-my-audi/163918)
**Author:** [@jacobmhackworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobmhackworth)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repainting-my-audi/163918 "2020-05-07T20:34:36Z")
So the paint on my car is starting to fade on the hood and roof. The clear coat is fading so there are just spots that look super dull in the middle of all the shiny red paint (it does not look good). I don’t have the mo… --- ## [High School Graduation in Style](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-school-graduation-in-style/163974)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-school-graduation-in-style/163974 "2020-05-07T17:41:50Z")
Eat your hearts out. Two Florida high schools near Daytona will cross high school’s finish line in style. They will be taking a lap at the home of the Daytona 500. Each graduate’s family will be allowed one car at Dayto… --- ## [Ford Focus clutch extended warranty problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-clutch-extended-warranty-problem/163950)
**Author:** [@DSmith2727](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DSmith2727)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-clutch-extended-warranty-problem/163950 "2020-05-07T15:18:00Z")
I need some help making a decision I never thought I’d face. Months ago I received a letter from FoMoCo stating that my car’s clutch warranty will be extended. Great. I’ve always had problems with the thing since I got i… --- ## [Lost and confused](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-and-confused/163952)
**Author:** [@Cabby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cabby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-and-confused/163952 "2020-05-07T05:37:14Z")
I have a 2007 camry with a 2.4. I recently replaced the head gasket and set the timing. It will mot start and it is turning over real slow, people keep telling me the timing is 180 off. I have watched videos and gone thr… --- ## [Mechanic Lost My Key and Fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-lost-my-key-and-fob/163934)
**Author:** [@RebelRamble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RebelRamble)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-lost-my-key-and-fob/163934 "2020-05-07T05:17:46Z")
Brought my car to a local mechanic I’ve been using a while for a Check Engine light. The repair was too expensive for right now, but the car was driveable in the short term. He didn’t charge me anything for checking the … --- ## [COVID-19 Driver License... What? No Road Test Required?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-19-driver-license-what-no-road-test-required/163611)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-19-driver-license-what-no-road-test-required/163611 "2020-05-07T04:12:33Z")
Because of the virus outbreak, the State of Georgia is temporarily allowing 16 year-olds to get a driver license without taking a driving test. Some 30,000 teens that had learner permits are on hold, waiting to be able … --- ## [Nissan Cedric, Datsun Fairlady, 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-cedric-datsun-fairlady-2000/163866)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-cedric-datsun-fairlady-2000/163866 "2020-05-06T21:26:46Z")
I’ve walked by a sad-looking Datsun 350Z in the 'hood recently. I remembered a college friend’s 2000, so I looked it up in Wikipedia. It was originally called the Fairlady, and was related to the Nissan Cedric - Cedri… --- ## [Rough/loud idle accelaration between 55-70 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-loud-idle-accelaration-between-55-70-mph/163925)
**Author:** [@Isaac-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaac-34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-loud-idle-accelaration-between-55-70-mph/163925 "2020-05-06T15:11:34Z")
08 ram 1500 170k miles. When in between 55 and 65 mph when staying at a contant speed or accelerateing in that window the motor i believe, makes like a rumble noise or vibration that is a little loud. When i get over 70 … --- ## [Why is recirculate the default for AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-recirculate-the-default-for-ac/163852)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-recirculate-the-default-for-ac/163852 "2020-05-06T14:35:39Z")
Our 2 2017 vehicles do this. Not hard to turn it off, I imagine I could change it somewhere, but I have never used recirculate, why is it the default? --- ## [Advice for 2016 Kia Sorento](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2016-kia-sorento/163917)
**Author:** [@Exgfs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Exgfs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2016-kia-sorento/163917 "2020-05-06T13:52:11Z")
I have a 2016 Kia Sorento that I just bought a few days ago and it has around 43k miles and I noticed that when you turn it on and only when you turn it on it has tiny little air bubbles that come up real slow for a for … --- ## [Why is the parking lot full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-the-parking-lot-full/163869)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-the-parking-lot-full/163869 "2020-05-06T10:19:58Z")
… if no games are being played at this arena? --- ## [A little mechanical humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-mechanical-humor/163904)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-mechanical-humor/163904 "2020-05-05T22:47:00Z")
--- ## [Cars and COVID](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-and-covid/163803)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-and-covid/163803 "2020-05-05T18:25:43Z")
A NJ woman, whose husband recently died from COVID-19, had to deal with terminating the lease for her late husband’s nearly-new car while she was grieving and dealing with her own illness. Luckily, the Consumer Affairs… --- ## [Brushless motors for electric turbos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brushless-motors-for-electric-turbos/163769)
**Author:** [@JamesBonk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesBonk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brushless-motors-for-electric-turbos/163769 "2020-05-05T14:30:20Z")
Electric Turbo/Supercharger question. While I have seen these advertised , they look pretty crudely engineered. By using a Brushless Electric Motor controlled by the engine’s ECU , and going for Volume of Air as opposed… --- ## [Honda Accord 12v access in cabin with switch off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-12v-access-in-cabin-with-switch-off/163008)
**Author:** [@wavyonwheels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wavyonwheels)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-12v-access-in-cabin-with-switch-off/163008 "2020-05-05T12:05:43Z")
2012 Honda Accord EXL I use my car so seldom and for such short trips that my battery does not fully charge. It is ok for a while after a 40 minute trip but I often use my jump starter to start it, especially on cold da… --- ## [Help me with toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-with-toyota/163632)
**Author:** [@Jamie\_Graham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie_Graham)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-with-toyota/163632 "2020-05-04T20:29:56Z")
I just bought a 87 toyota with the 22re engine and I am having several issues please help if I’m going through water my truck dies my coil and distributer both are not the issue. 2. My truck will not rev past 4 grand and… --- ## [Tool to remove rivet for the plastic engine cover ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-to-remove-rivet-for-the-plastic-engine-cover/163416)
**Author:** [@zillah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zillah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-to-remove-rivet-for-the-plastic-engine-cover/163416 "2020-05-04T10:21:10Z")
Dear folks Which tool can be used To remove those rivet or snap-in retainers for the plastic cover for Toyota Corolla 2011 ? \[Album\] … --- ## [Bmw 340 reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-340-reliability/163755)
**Author:** [@Evanmarch121\_166910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanmarch121_166910)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-340-reliability/163755 "2020-05-04T04:30:42Z")
B58 reliability? Thoughts @$23k with warranty 28,000 miles Risky? Or better then the n55 Lmk! Thanks --- ## [2020's Ugliest Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020s-ugliest-car/155800)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020s-ugliest-car/155800 "2020-05-04T02:17:03Z")
I was just browsing Toyota’s website, and when I looked at the Yaris, I was struck by the sheer ugliness of the shape of its front end. Seriously, the “Sporty gloss-black mesh-pattern grille” looks like the mouth of a c… --- ## [Honey, It's about our car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honey-its-about-our-car/162903)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honey-its-about-our-car/162903 "2020-05-04T00:02:27Z")
"I was just following the GPS and…" (# Close to Home by John McPherson for April 15, 2020) Have you ever received one of those calls? CSA :palm\_tree: :sunglasses: :palm\_tree: --- ## [2020 Mercedes 300 SLC Opinions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mercedes-300-slc-opinions/163770)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mercedes-300-slc-opinions/163770 "2020-05-03T18:00:52Z")
Thanks for your opinions and experience. I am an Audi owner. Always had excellent service from these cars. Excellent dealer. I have really enjoyed my cars over the years. I drive an A3 cabriolet but have considered… --- ## [AC readings-Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-readings-help/163758)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-readings-help/163758 "2020-05-03T15:50:44Z")
Hello all, Having some trouble. I tested my ac with it being 85-90 outside 10% humidity. At idle it reads 36 on the low and 250 on high. When we rev it to 2k the low drops to 19 and the high to 320. Is that normal? I… --- ## [1976 Chevrolet Cavalier Driving with my sister](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-chevrolet-cavalier-driving-with-my-sister/163524)
**Author:** [@bobclarke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobclarke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-chevrolet-cavalier-driving-with-my-sister/163524 "2020-05-02T16:46:39Z")
O.K. guys I have one for you.It’s about your last article in the sat buffalo news 4/25 about fog.This is also about fog.If you say the color of lights won’t help with fog unless where they are pointed.How about speed? Tr… --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius - Best window tint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-best-window-tint/163531)
**Author:** [@Maryam35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maryam35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-best-window-tint/163531 "2020-05-01T16:42:54Z")
What is the most effective brand for car window tinting for UV protection? I have researched brands (e.g. Suntek, 3M, Llumar, SolarGard, etc.), they all claim to be effective but I don’t know which one really is? Also, i… --- ## [Where's the links to useful resources?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-links-to-useful-resources/163601)
**Author:** [@JKirby862\_166880](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JKirby862_166880)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-links-to-useful-resources/163601 "2020-04-30T12:58:18Z")
There used to be links to all kinds of resources on this page. Not just mechanics. KBB, BAR, etc… Where’d they go? (I haven’t been on here since pre 2013, it looks a lot different than it used to.) --- ## [Ford is paying up, Focus and Fiesta owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-is-paying-up-focus-and-fiesta-owners/163346)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-is-paying-up-focus-and-fiesta-owners/163346 "2020-04-30T11:55:19Z")
Some owners with that terrible transmission will be getting a check: --- ## [20-20w Motor Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-20w-motor-oil/39515)
**Author:** [@oman88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oman88)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20-20w-motor-oil/39515 "2020-04-30T10:41:24Z")
I found a case (24) of old Mobil 20-20w motor oil. They are in perfect condition. Is the oil good? Can I use it? What kind of engine uses this oil? Would an old car guy want this oil? --- ## [Used car prices have cratered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-prices-have-cratered/163149)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-prices-have-cratered/163149 "2020-04-30T00:26:08Z")
… according to Barron’s magazine. --- ## [Why is it called transmission fluid instead of transmission oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-called-transmission-fluid-instead-of-transmission-oil/163165)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-called-transmission-fluid-instead-of-transmission-oil/163165 "2020-04-30T00:15:31Z")
Bored I guess! 20 characters! --- ## [Mass Trooper takes dangerous truck off road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-trooper-takes-dangerous-truck-off-road/163260)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mass-trooper-takes-dangerous-truck-off-road/163260 "2020-04-29T20:35:16Z")
A trucker with missing/broken lugs was taken off the road by an alert police officer. The driver and his shop (if he has one) should have caught this. I understand the trucking industry is under a lot of pressure but s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=124) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=126)