# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=130 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 131 --- ## [Clear, thick liquid on car door exterior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clear-thick-liquid-on-car-door-exterior/160732)
**Author:** [@message2theking\_164912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/message2theking_164912)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clear-thick-liquid-on-car-door-exterior/160732 "2020-03-12T22:49:34Z")
I’m a delivery driver and today when I got out of my car I touched a mysterious clear liquid on the exterior of my car door. It’s not leaking from my car - it appears to have been placed there. It was wet when I touc… --- ## [Blower motor blows hi when the engine starts and is coolant is cold when selected in auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-blows-hi-when-the-engine-starts-and-is-coolant-is-cold-when-selected-in-auto/160806)
**Author:** [@stargosz\_164902](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stargosz_164902)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-blows-hi-when-the-engine-starts-and-is-coolant-is-cold-when-selected-in-auto/160806 "2020-03-12T22:18:49Z")
I can not leave the blower motor selector in the auto position when I start my car. If I do I get full blower motor of cold air. I have to leave the fan in the slowest fan position or not even select any warm air until t… --- ## [So you think removing the emissions equipment is OK?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-you-think-removing-the-emissions-equipment-is-ok/160820)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-you-think-removing-the-emissions-equipment-is-ok/160820 "2020-03-12T22:14:55Z")
Now we have a referral article to those posters who think they can remove their emission controls because their state doesn’t have inspections. Rolling coal is gonna cost you BIG. A couple of million big with lawyer’s f… --- ## [Does cruise control turn off automatically if ABS turns on and traction control senses a wheel slippage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-cruise-control-turn-off-automatically-if-abs-turns-on-and-traction-control-senses-a-wheel-slippage/160584)
**Author:** [@rey125\_164816](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rey125_164816)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-cruise-control-turn-off-automatically-if-abs-turns-on-and-traction-control-senses-a-wheel-slippage/160584 "2020-03-10T23:53:33Z")
Will cruise control turn off for safety if a car starts to fishtail or do you have to tap the brakes? Thanks to all. --- ## [Oil changes: How often do you need them? (Marketplace)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-changes-how-often-do-you-need-them-marketplace/133178)
**Author:** [@johnat475\_146613](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnat475_146613)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-changes-how-often-do-you-need-them-marketplace/133178 "2020-03-10T21:09:55Z")
Oil changes: How often do you need them? (Marketplace) (…and the possibility of unintended consequences…?) --- ## [Egr piston blown?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-piston-blown/160511)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Gee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Gee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-piston-blown/160511 "2020-03-10T03:26:58Z")
I took my car to a mechanic to fix EGR valve so fastest non test and he told me to drive it Virgin minutes and on the way back when motor blew up is that possible --- ## [Some Help Please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-help-please/160332)
**Author:** [@shanleyr\_164649](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanleyr_164649)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-help-please/160332 "2020-03-10T02:24:37Z")
Hello everyone, recently my MK2 Escort was stolen. I am not sure of the number plate as it never had one on after it was passed down from my dad and was not currently registered. This happened in the Oxfordshire area. Th… --- ## [GM takes on Tesla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-takes-on-tesla/160382)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-takes-on-tesla/160382 "2020-03-08T23:44:26Z")
… in a big way, with new battery technology and a lot of upcoming models: --- ## [Who holds the world's record for the longest lasting brakes?-](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-holds-the-worlds-record-for-the-longest-lasting-brakes/68794)
**Author:** [@oobadeeoobop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oobadeeoobop)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-holds-the-worlds-record-for-the-longest-lasting-brakes/68794 "2020-03-08T16:19:38Z")
My late uncle's lasted him 95,000 miles- Unfortunately, there is no documented proof of this- Mine have lasted me 75,000- Nathan --- ## [Spontaneous car explosion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spontaneous-car-explosion/71110)
**Author:** [@samthecat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samthecat)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spontaneous-car-explosion/71110 "2020-03-08T01:04:11Z")
I keep trying to phone in but I can never get through. But I seriously want to know if someone can an answer my question. a few weeks ago i was at home in my apartment in Baltimore, when i heard a huge BOOM. the windows … --- ## [Please help 1990 Nissan Stanza 5 speed transmission and clutch problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-1990-nissan-stanza-5-speed-transmission-and-clutch-problems/160502)
**Author:** [@nopeda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nopeda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-1990-nissan-stanza-5-speed-transmission-and-clutch-problems/160502 "2020-03-07T23:39:38Z")
I have a 1990 Nissan Stanza with a 5 speed manual transmission. Recenty it has been getting harder and harder to get into 5th gear and reverse which are on the far right using the shift lever. The mechanic I use said to … --- ## [It is time to buy a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-is-time-to-buy-a-new-car/160506)
**Author:** [@POSITRACTION](https://community.cartalk.com/u/POSITRACTION)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-is-time-to-buy-a-new-car/160506 "2020-03-07T23:26:40Z")
I am replacing an old 4x4 SUV (1998 Montero Sport purchased new). I have narrowed the list to three cars: Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4 and a Subaru Forester. Because I drive my cars on average fifteen years I am leaning to… --- ## [ICE motion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-motion/160437)
**Author:** [@Dee28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dee28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-motion/160437 "2020-03-07T03:35:47Z")
Ray, We all know stepping on the gas makes a car go faster, but mechanically, how does it go faster? What makes it do so? Interesting, no? Dee --- ## [The fear of flooded cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fear-of-flooded-cars/160401)
**Author:** [@bluekryptonite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluekryptonite)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fear-of-flooded-cars/160401 "2020-03-06T22:01:35Z")
Most people would advice you to dispose your car if it got flooded. I am here to tell you otherwise - there are things that you can pay attention to that can resurrect your beloved car and be operational, without any iss… --- ## [Vacuum coolant fill question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-coolant-fill-question/160457)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-coolant-fill-question/160457 "2020-03-06T21:11:27Z")
When you refill a cooling system with a vacuum kit, how does it work if you have the thermostat in place? Does it draw the remaining coolant from both sides so to speak? --- ## [Arguments for ditching my 2008 Toyota Rav4 that burns oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arguments-for-ditching-my-2008-toyota-rav4-that-burns-oil/159913)
**Author:** [@jenniferlee3794\_163038](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenniferlee3794_163038)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arguments-for-ditching-my-2008-toyota-rav4-that-burns-oil/159913 "2020-03-06T19:47:11Z")
My 2008 Toyota Rav-4 (4 cylinder) started burning oil about 6 months ago, which apparently is a common problem with this vintage of engine. It has 122K miles on it, Kelley Blue Book value is about $3600. I am having to… --- ## [Difference in size & price between Luxes XR, BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE 350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-in-size-price-between-luxes-xr-bmw-x5-and-mercedes-gle-350/160381)
**Author:** [@Abeer.fit\_164684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abeer.fit_164684)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difference-in-size-price-between-luxes-xr-bmw-x5-and-mercedes-gle-350/160381 "2020-03-06T06:09:11Z")
What’s the differences in terms of size and price between Luxes XR, BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE 350? From what I’ve gathered these cars are similar to some extent. However I’m not sure GLE 350 is the equivalent of XR and X5… --- ## [European Car of the Year : Peugeot 208](https://community.cartalk.com/t/european-car-of-the-year-peugeot-208/160368)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/european-car-of-the-year-peugeot-208/160368 "2020-03-05T14:55:20Z")
http://www.caroftheyear.org/ You can keep it in the closet! --- ## [Leaving the country for a year - mothball or sell my Subaru 2018 Forester?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-country-for-a-year-mothball-or-sell-my-subaru-2018-forester/159271)
**Author:** [@lawatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawatt)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-country-for-a-year-mothball-or-sell-my-subaru-2018-forester/159271 "2020-03-04T21:46:14Z")
hello from a new member in northern CA - I’ve recently learned that I will be spending a year in Iceland on a research project, and I am weighing the pros and cons of leaving my Subaru Forester, 2018 model with a manual … --- ## [Sad news for Impala lovers/drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sad-news-for-impala-lovers-drivers/159806)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sad-news-for-impala-lovers-drivers/159806 "2020-03-03T23:19:06Z")
My parents had a 1967 Impala coupe when they got married in June 1967. Sad to see the Impala being put out to pasture. Anybody has good memories of owning/driving an Impala? --- ## [Rock auto parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rock-auto-parts/160126)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rock-auto-parts/160126 "2020-03-03T06:18:43Z")
what do you guys and girls think about brakes and rotors from rock auto good are bad. --- ## [Burned-out running lamps on GM vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burned-out-running-lamps-on-gm-vehicles/159965)
**Author:** [@johnmhaigh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnmhaigh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burned-out-running-lamps-on-gm-vehicles/159965 "2020-03-02T04:09:46Z")
What’s up about all the burned out running lamps on ALL GM vehicles? 90 to 95% of all vehicles I see with a left or right side running lamp burned out are GM vehicles and it doesn’t seem to matter what year they are - ol… --- ## [Keeping "Cargo" Things From Sliding Around in SUVs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-cargo-things-from-sliding-around-in-suvs/158676)
**Author:** [@chipbox\_142238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipbox_142238)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-cargo-things-from-sliding-around-in-suvs/158676 "2020-03-02T03:53:18Z")
I’m considering getting a used (2017) Rav4. As I’ve had only regular cars, looking at the cargo area in the Rav4 how does one keep things that would normally stay in place in a trunk, or slide around only within the co… --- ## [Downshifting a CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downshifting-a-cvt/83706)
**Author:** [@Diana47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diana47)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downshifting-a-cvt/83706 "2020-03-01T02:22:30Z")
My Subaru Impreza has levers on the column to downshift and upshift. I've been using the downshift to slow the car and reduce wear on the brakes. However, I thought I remembered you guys saying brakes were cheaper than a… --- ## [Napa or Oreillys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-or-oreillys/155693)
**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-or-oreillys/155693 "2020-02-29T05:47:20Z")
Napa or Oreillys they both got my part in stock I know I can get the part cheaper online but I like to see the car part in person to see what I’m getting and in good quality . Catalytic converter. I don’t wanna go OEM . … --- ## [Honda build](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-build/158742)
**Author:** [@Noah\_Appleby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noah_Appleby)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-build/158742 "2020-02-29T03:25:44Z")
I’m looking to purchase a super cheap 2000 Honda Civic Ex coupe (manual) shell and mod it out. I understand Honda parts are someone cheap and easy to find but I’m not sure all the parts that are required for the build. I… --- ## [Buick Tail Light, Back Up Light, or Turn Signal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-tail-light-back-up-light-or-turn-signal/159793)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-tail-light-back-up-light-or-turn-signal/159793 "2020-02-28T04:58:32Z")
I’ve been looking at Buicks lately, as a good friend has only driven LeSabres/Park Avenues over the last 15 years. I rode with him in the Park Avenue, yuck, too soft for me. Of the current Buicks, I like the Opel/Regal. … --- ## [Hubcaps or no hubcaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hubcaps-or-no-hubcaps/159693)
**Author:** [@javier-4580\_163986](https://community.cartalk.com/u/javier-4580_163986)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hubcaps-or-no-hubcaps/159693 "2020-02-27T23:40:00Z")
What are your opinions when it comes to stock cars that have hubcaps? Do they look better with them or do the nude black plates look better? Personally they look dull and cheap which they are, but others think otherwise --- ## [Does a speed sensing EPS system add steering weight?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-speed-sensing-eps-system-add-steering-weight/159278)
**Author:** [@zinophfragment\_163832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zinophfragment_163832)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-speed-sensing-eps-system-add-steering-weight/159278 "2020-02-27T13:26:15Z")
(I’m new to this whole thing) So, I was reading about EPS systems, and while reading, many articles say that an speed sensing EPS system only changes the amount of power steering assist depending on the speed. Now while … --- ## [Question about DRL's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-drls/158997)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-drls/158997 "2020-02-26T19:37:22Z")
One thing I don’t understand about DRL’s is why the tailight’s don’t come on when the DRL’s are on I know a lot of car’s if not all the headlight switch has to be turned on to have the taillight’s on. Why can’t car make… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=129) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=131)