# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=129 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 130 --- ## [Looking for opinions for what rims/tires I should go with for a 1997 Subaru Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-opinions-for-what-rims-tires-i-should-go-with-for-a-1997-subaru-impreza/161846)
**Author:** [@Marleyjacob67\_165507](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marleyjacob67_165507)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-opinions-for-what-rims-tires-i-should-go-with-for-a-1997-subaru-impreza/161846 "2020-03-27T14:05:00Z")
Hey, you guys were super helpful last topic for spark plugs. So now I am just looking to hear what some other owners of a impreza, or just anyone really, have to say on which way for rims/tires I should go. I’ve been on … --- ## [Bolstering optimism](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolstering-optimism/161481)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolstering-optimism/161481 "2020-03-27T03:23:15Z")
The Milford, PA, police department is trying to help everyone in that part of NE PA to keep their collective chins up. --- ## [Buy a used BMW 535i/Audi A6/ Subaru Legacy limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-a-used-bmw-535i-audi-a6-subaru-legacy-limited/161436)
**Author:** [@Beau\_Menegay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beau_Menegay)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-a-used-bmw-535i-audi-a6-subaru-legacy-limited/161436 "2020-03-27T03:10:25Z")
Hello I am looking to purchase a used vehicle $15k or less that I will be using to drive for work. I will be driving a lot and covering the entire state for work, probably 25-30k miles a year. All wheel drive is importan… --- ## [Honda Civic Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid/38970)
**Author:** [@MauiGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MauiGirl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid/38970 "2020-03-26T23:07:13Z")
I am looking to buy a used 2006 Honda Civic hybrid but am concerned about life expectancy. My 2000 Dodge Neon has about 100,000 miles on it and has begun giving me engine and AC problems. I just want to get a car and pay… --- ## [Bad predictions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-predictions/161536)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-predictions/161536 "2020-03-26T16:06:26Z")
I just started reading History’s Worst Predictions And The People Who Made Them. One of the entries that should interest the members of this forum has to do with Henry Ford. When Ford’s attorney–Horace Rackam–approache… --- ## [Attaching light bar to 2016 RX350 roof rails](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attaching-light-bar-to-2016-rx350-roof-rails/161580)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attaching-light-bar-to-2016-rx350-roof-rails/161580 "2020-03-26T03:32:01Z")
Can 1/4-inch shaft sheet metal screws\* screwed into the roof rail be sufficient? The police light bar mounts have two 1/4-incholes. A pilot hole can be drilled straight down into the aluminum? roof rails, running from … --- ## [Safe and Environmentally Friendly Windshield Washer Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-and-environmentally-friendly-windshield-washer-fluid/41819)
**Author:** [@bapa10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bapa10)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-and-environmentally-friendly-windshield-washer-fluid/41819 "2020-03-25T17:56:01Z")
Everything I find on sale to clear my "Low Washer Fluid Level" alarm clearly states that it is Poison and can not be made Non-Poisonous. Is there anything that can be used in winter months that will not freeze and is no… --- ## [Autonomous Semi Tractors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-semi-tractors/161208)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-semi-tractors/161208 "2020-03-25T14:46:46Z")
I don’t know if anyone here watched 60 Minutes last night. One of the segments discussed autonomous big rigs. I was amazed at how far along the technology has come, and the current amount of testing being done on public … --- ## [Anyone have any fun car projects coming up due to the COVID Quarantine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-have-any-fun-car-projects-coming-up-due-to-the-covid-quarantine/161344)
**Author:** [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-have-any-fun-car-projects-coming-up-due-to-the-covid-quarantine/161344 "2020-03-24T20:44:25Z")
So we actually just completed a few projects. My father-in-law recently purchased a 2004 VW Passat without a prepurchase inspection :roll\_eyes: and a few weekends ago I had the pleasure of helping him pull the dash out t… --- ## [Oil pressure light 2019 Toyota camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-2019-toyota-camry/161510)
**Author:** [@Amanda\_Mihalatos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amanda_Mihalatos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-2019-toyota-camry/161510 "2020-03-24T16:16:38Z")
I have a 2019 Toyota Camry with 4,400 miles. The last few days the low oil pressure light comes on but after 15-20 minutes of driving it comes off. I’m thinking it has something to do when the car heats up? I recently go… --- ## [Clicking noise near the rear end on my 2004 CTS-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-near-the-rear-end-on-my-2004-cts-v/161674)
**Author:** [@aarongavinag30\_165608](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarongavinag30_165608)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-near-the-rear-end-on-my-2004-cts-v/161674 "2020-03-24T13:55:38Z")
So I got my 2004 CTS-V a couple months ago I know the rear end is sensitive so I’ve been babying it. Recently I’ll take off from the start in 1st and hear some clicking. I don’t take off hard knowing it’s sensitive so I’… --- ## [Home Remedies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/home-remedies/107287)
**Author:** [@Thornback](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thornback)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/home-remedies/107287 "2020-03-24T12:57:31Z")
Years ago when I was a teen and couldn’t pay for radiator repair shops when our radiators developed a leak we had two home remedies we used. One was pour a small can of Pet’s Condensed Milk in the radiator. The other was… --- ## [Oil Catch Can Benefits Debated - Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-catch-can-benefits-debated-why/160533)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-catch-can-benefits-debated-why/160533 "2020-03-24T01:09:09Z")
Why do people debate if oil catch cans are beneficial or not within the PCV system. It seems like you can’t really debate it, if you remove oil/gas mixture from going into the intake manifold to get burned, creating carb… --- ## [What makes a car a luxury car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-a-car-a-luxury-car/161511)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-a-car-a-luxury-car/161511 "2020-03-23T20:57:03Z")
Lately a lot of talk about luxury cars and associated maintenance and repair costs. Been thinking about luxury cars and started to wonder…. What makes a car a luxury car? The price of the car – the cost of repairs – the… --- ## [Jiffy Lube fights COVID19](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jiffy-lube-fights-covid19/161416)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jiffy-lube-fights-covid19/161416 "2020-03-23T06:41:03Z")
The Jiffy Lube around the corner from me is allowing customers to remain in their vehicles during oil changes to avoid COVID19 that might be lurking in the waiting area. Anything similar happening where you are? --- ## [Restore 68 Cutlass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restore-68-cutlass/161508)
**Author:** [@Mark-Anderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark-Anderson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restore-68-cutlass/161508 "2020-03-22T18:43:53Z")
Just picked up a 1968 Cutlass S to restore (mid life crisis…). Have plans for the interior, paint, rims and tires but really stuck with decisions on engine and trans. It is numbers matching 350 2bbl with 2 sperd Jetaway … --- ## [Question on dual exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-on-dual-exhaust/161475)
**Author:** [@JohnCaldwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnCaldwell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-on-dual-exhaust/161475 "2020-03-22T18:10:13Z")
Not related to a specific car, I am interested in the growing tendency for dual exhausts. In my youth, they were present on some luxury or high performance cars. But they are increasingly common, even on modest cars. … --- ## [Why would a driver do this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-a-driver-do-this/155533)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-a-driver-do-this/155533 "2020-03-21T16:29:40Z")
I see this sort of thing quite often, and always wonder why they do it. It’s dangerous, and there’s so little to gain. Yesterday afternoon (Saturday) I was driving in the right hand lane, 45 mph, 2 lanes in each dir… --- ## [2017 Durango - Certification Standards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-durango-certification-standards/160469)
**Author:** [@Mary\_Beth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary_Beth)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-durango-certification-standards/160469 "2020-03-21T13:48:12Z")
I recently purchased a 2017 Dodge Durango GT that is a certified pre owner. Or so I thought. I am now finding out that it more than likely does not pass certification standards. As far as I know there two pieces of crite… --- ## [1950's Stage Tuning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950s-stage-tuning/161404)
**Author:** [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950s-stage-tuning/161404 "2020-03-20T02:37:22Z")
An interesting Autocar article on Stage Tuning (Hot Rodding) your MG TD from Stock (Stage 1, 58 HP) through Competition (Stage 3 - 5, Supercharged 90 HP). https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd\_performing\_midgets.htm So… --- ## [Emissions testing switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-testing-switch/161278)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-testing-switch/161278 "2020-03-20T00:40:42Z")
Or no emissions testing. Maryland will transform the drive through emissions testing stations into Coronavirus testing stations. They’ll push the OBDII cable into… Well, OK, they’ll use cotton swabs to obtain tests to… --- ## [Do Any Cars Still Have Steering Wheel Resistance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-any-cars-still-have-steering-wheel-resistance/160406)
**Author:** [@chipbox\_142238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipbox_142238)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-any-cars-still-have-steering-wheel-resistance/160406 "2020-03-18T12:24:07Z")
Do any recent years cars have any resistance in the steering wheel? I was test driving a 2016 Toyota car and there was little resistance in the steering wheel when turning it. In my current, old car, there is sufficient … --- ## [Living on the edge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/living-on-the-edge/161012)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/living-on-the-edge/161012 "2020-03-18T03:44:42Z")
Maybe people don’t know that when doing an alignment we need to drive the car before and after. But even so, why would you ever drive around with the fuel gauge on E, the low fuel light on, and the fuel range down to 1 m… --- ## [Best auto for a rural postal carrier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-auto-for-a-rural-postal-carrier/91695)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-auto-for-a-rural-postal-carrier/91695 "2020-03-17T10:28:53Z")
My wife is about to get offered a job at the USPS as a rural route carrier in Wisconsin. She would be required to use her own car. This is a part-time job for now, with a chance for full time down the road. She will h… --- ## [Buying a 2008 Kia Rondo in 2020](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2008-kia-rondo-in-2020/161052)
**Author:** [@PhoenixSS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhoenixSS)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2008-kia-rondo-in-2020/161052 "2020-03-17T02:29:38Z")
I’m thinking of buying a KIA Rondo V6 2008 with 170k miles. The Kelley Blue Book value in my city shows 3000$ for the fair condition. Me being a student and looking for a reliable family car with lot of cargo space, woul… --- ## [Positive or negative ground](https://community.cartalk.com/t/positive-or-negative-ground/161072)
**Author:** [@Bruceparts\_165172](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruceparts_165172)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/positive-or-negative-ground/161072 "2020-03-16T11:39:06Z")
Hi. Im restoring a 1953 Ford F250, 239 Flathead. Installing a new wiring harness. When i got this truck, i got it running snd everything works fine. All electrical, wipers, lights, etc work as they should. (It’s 6V) My q… --- ## [Where is the gas filler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-gas-filler/161010)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-gas-filler/161010 "2020-03-15T15:12:48Z")
:smirk: This may well be a faked situation, but–if not–this woman might want to read the Owner’s Manual for her Tesla. --- ## [High prices at local parts stores](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-prices-at-local-parts-stores/160721)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-prices-at-local-parts-stores/160721 "2020-03-13T20:54:47Z")
Does anyone else see a developing situation with local parts suppliers struggling for profits and charging full list price or more on stock parts? It is more obvious to me when buying parts for lawn equipment but now th… --- ## [Coasting in neutral with an automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-with-an-automatic-transmission/43932)
**Author:** [@wappo13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wappo13)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coasting-in-neutral-with-an-automatic-transmission/43932 "2020-03-13T12:59:39Z")
I recently read that it could be harmful to the automatic transmission to coast in neutral down a hill. Is this true? --- ## [Transmission ringing sound '18 Grand Cravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-ringing-sound-18-grand-cravan/160910)
**Author:** [@lettersndeals\_160475](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lettersndeals_160475)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-ringing-sound-18-grand-cravan/160910 "2020-03-13T03:21:07Z")
I have a new to me 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan with almost 50,000 miles. I’ve had it about 2 months and pretty much from the get-go heard a ringing sound when I decelerated and got around 20 mph. It is not the brakes. It is… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=128) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=130)