# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=131 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 132 --- ## [97Honda Accord JDM engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97honda-accord-jdm-engine/159473)
**Author:** [@Christian-Sylvia\_Poe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christian-Sylvia_Poe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97honda-accord-jdm-engine/159473 "2020-02-26T13:31:35Z")
I had to get a new used motor… so I bought one with 45k on it. I had all new belts, pullies tencheners, a/c, pcv Valve, intake was cleaned. When I start the car it idles fine no noise, once it warms up it get this high … --- ## [General lee dixie horn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/general-lee-dixie-horn/65948)
**Author:** [@eric16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eric16)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/general-lee-dixie-horn/65948 "2020-02-25T07:46:40Z")
What kind of dixie air horn was on the general lee from the original series The Dukes of Hazzard ? --- ## [Transmission issue x2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issue-x2/159239)
**Author:** [@Nick\_David](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_David)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-issue-x2/159239 "2020-02-25T02:43:08Z")
06 silverado 4.3L 1500 2wd Thought car was in drive but instead was in nuetral. Went to accelerate hard and put it into drive. So basically a slam hard shift into drive. Drove down the street and truck would not shift … --- ## [1999 Dodge Durange - 12 times around the world](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-durange-12-times-around-the-world/159269)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-durange-12-times-around-the-world/159269 "2020-02-25T02:30:23Z")
Just turned my 1999 Dodge Durango 5.9L odometer 300K miles and counting. That’s to the moon and half back or 12 times around the world. Car is in excellent shape and my favorite daily car over a BMW and 300C. Paint is… --- ## [Tire rotation using rocky roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-using-rocky-roads/159404)
**Author:** [@Solgo2935\_163939](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solgo2935_163939)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-using-rocky-roads/159404 "2020-02-24T19:29:27Z")
The road to my house is rocky. Should I get my tires rotated more often? --- ## [Dealer and registration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-and-registration/159198)
**Author:** [@Mary\_O\_Rourke\_Woelfel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary_O_Rourke_Woelfel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-and-registration/159198 "2020-02-24T15:01:00Z")
My son bought a car through a dealership last August. He traded his old car for junk. Last week he was told by NJ DMV that his old car was no longer insured and his registration and license was suspended because of this.… --- ## [Vision Test requirement for FL DMV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vision-test-requirement-for-fl-dmv/158653)
**Author:** [@bowenandrew2019\_163397](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bowenandrew2019_163397)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vision-test-requirement-for-fl-dmv/158653 "2020-02-24T05:35:50Z")
I am about to renew my DL which is from California and renewing it in Florida to be able to get a Florida DL (Non-Commercial). The requirements are a vision test and hearing test only if one renews an out of state lice… --- ## [Diesel pick up noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-pick-up-noise/85977)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-pick-up-noise/85977 "2014-08-01T00:09:53Z")
Is there any reason why diesel trucks has to be noisy? Even brand new ones can be heard from a half a mile away. I am convinced that if the manufacturers want to correct this they could. Case and point the new diesel ca… --- ## [2005 Nissan Frontier won't start until after at least 10 minutes wait](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-frontier-wont-start-until-after-at-least-10-minutes-wait/151014)
**Author:** [@elkgrove65\_158719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elkgrove65_158719)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-frontier-wont-start-until-after-at-least-10-minutes-wait/151014 "2020-02-23T01:54:32Z")
Hi All, I have a weird problem and I’ve been searching the web but couldn’t find the cause of it. The problem is whenever I turn off the engine, I have to wait at least 10 minutes for the engine to fire up again. Duri… --- ## [First mod for 2018 Civic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-mod-for-2018-civic/158349)
**Author:** [@Javi\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Javi_G)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-mod-for-2018-civic/158349 "2020-02-21T14:21:42Z")
So I’ve had my 2018 civic LX for about a year and a half now and not until a few months ago I would say was I deeply interested in making modifications to my car. I’ll be honest and say I am not very savvy when it comes … --- ## [Living out of your car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/living-out-of-your-car/158244)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/living-out-of-your-car/158244 "2020-02-21T07:04:23Z")
We have had a few posts by people living out of their car. I watch the Judge shows as my wife calls them and it seems living out of your car happens to many. I sent a few a little cashola, it has got to be a miserable st… --- ## ['Association Between Automotive Assembly Plant Closures and Opioid Overdose Mortality in the United States'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/association-between-automotive-assembly-plant-closures-and-opioid-overdose-mortality-in-the-united-states/158238)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/association-between-automotive-assembly-plant-closures-and-opioid-overdose-mortality-in-the-united-states/158238 "2020-02-20T19:33:19Z")
concludes ‘From 1999 to 2016, automotive assembly plant closures were associated with increases in opioid overdose mortality. These findings highlight the potential importance of eroding economic opportunity as a factor … --- ## [Sound system for 1999 ford expedition Eddie beuer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-system-for-1999-ford-expedition-eddie-beuer/158870)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Miller)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-system-for-1999-ford-expedition-eddie-beuer/158870 "2020-02-20T14:44:30Z")
So I just bought this SUV because I needed a vehicle for work. But all the speakers are blown out from the previous user. I have my home theater system in there right now with a regular wall plug in and i was wondering i… --- ## [Everyone's entitled to an opinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/everyones-entitled-to-an-opinion/158768)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/everyones-entitled-to-an-opinion/158768 "2020-02-20T12:55:07Z")
and the automobile market draws a lot of opinions here of course and that piece of opinion is somewhat convincing. --- ## [Topping off an Alfa Romeo Stelvio when refueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topping-off-an-alfa-romeo-stelvio-when-refueling/158862)
**Author:** [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topping-off-an-alfa-romeo-stelvio-when-refueling/158862 "2020-02-20T02:57:11Z")
We frequently remind people here not to top off the gas tank after the nozzle shuts off. However, while looking at the Alfa Romeo Stelvio owner’s manual online (in response to another topic), I happened to notice the fol… --- ## [Changing state registration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-state-registration/158866)
**Author:** [@brookstreit\_163526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brookstreit_163526)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-state-registration/158866 "2020-02-19T23:28:41Z")
I recently (in the past week) registered a vehicle in Connecticut and have since closed on a house in Florida. if I move the registration to FL do I need to pay taxes again on the vehicle? --- ## [Police car "Cruise Lights"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/police-car-cruise-lights/158627)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/police-car-cruise-lights/158627 "2020-02-19T21:35:04Z")
I’ve not seen any here in Manatee County, but Hillsborough County to my north, is trying them out. The cruise lights are a feature which illuminate small parts of the regular emergency lights and they operate at reduced… --- ## [68 to 74 transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/68-to-74-transmission/158745)
**Author:** [@Tanerphillips10\_149221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanerphillips10_149221)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/68-to-74-transmission/158745 "2020-02-19T03:28:53Z")
I have a chance to buy a transmission from a 1968 mustang 3 speed I have a 1974 302 engine with a 4 speed top loader I was wondering if they would interchange if I put my bell housing on the 68 transmission --- ## [How to test halogen and led headlights out of the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-halogen-and-led-headlights-out-of-the-car/158444)
**Author:** [@Billuawan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billuawan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-halogen-and-led-headlights-out-of-the-car/158444 "2020-02-18T16:04:51Z")
Hila i have done extensive search on this forums and others and can’t to find an answer I sell carparts for a living on eBay , primarily headlights and tail lights , I see few headlight guys have their lights turned on… --- ## [I wouldn't buy any shares](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wouldnt-buy-any-shares/157902)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wouldnt-buy-any-shares/157902 "2020-02-18T15:51:19Z")
… but some investment analysts see a lot of upside potential in Tesla stock: --- ## [One of the failed post-war cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-of-the-failed-post-war-cars/158537)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-of-the-failed-post-war-cars/158537 "2020-02-17T16:55:47Z")
… failed for a very good reason, I think. Front wheel drive, with the engine placed in the rear? Yikes! This 1947 Gregory never made it past the prototype stage. --- ## [Cleetus McFarland, Who? Freedom Factory, What?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleetus-mcfarland-who-freedom-factory-what/157697)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleetus-mcfarland-who-freedom-factory-what/157697 "2020-02-16T05:20:09Z")
Is it just me? I’ve never heard of You Tube sensation Cleetus McFarland. Do I need to get out (or in) more? Anyhow, he’s buying an old race track in our city of Bradenton. He’s planning to fix it up and operate it. In … --- ## [! heat not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-not-working/158480)
**Author:** [@Princess\_Provo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Princess_Provo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-not-working/158480 "2020-02-14T02:36:21Z")
06 ( not sure if this makes a difference ) - my exhaust broke & i just today got it fixed . now my heat wont work . i have very little knowledge about automotives & dont really trust anybody i know bc it seems like eve… --- ## [Opinions on cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-cars/158039)
**Author:** [@jakepritchard88\_163032](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakepritchard88_163032)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-on-cars/158039 "2020-02-14T01:34:31Z")
So I currently drive a 14 Ford Focus Titanium but I’m looking for something different. I’m stuck between a paid off Chevy C10 that I could put a bigger built motor in over time, or I wanted to go finance a 17 Focus ST be… --- ## [Yukon vs Tahoe vs Suburban vs Enclave vs CX9 vs Durango vs Volvo XC90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yukon-vs-tahoe-vs-suburban-vs-enclave-vs-cx9-vs-durango-vs-volvo-xc90/158351)
**Author:** [@zakapar\_163189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zakapar_163189)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yukon-vs-tahoe-vs-suburban-vs-enclave-vs-cx9-vs-durango-vs-volvo-xc90/158351 "2020-02-13T22:47:52Z")
For family road trips, 3 row SUV Yukon vs Tahoe vs Suburban vs Enclave vs CX9 vs Durango what would you go with and why? I do understand that Enclave , CX9, XC90 and Durango are in a different category of mid size SUV,… --- ## [If you're in the market for a "new" car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-in-the-market-for-a-new-car/158367)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-in-the-market-for-a-new-car/158367 "2020-02-12T15:32:42Z")
… this one-of-a-kind beauty has only 1,100 miles on the odometer, and it can be yours for $1 Million. --- ## [Good Product](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-product/115451)
**Author:** [@Pittsburgh\_Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pittsburgh_Rick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-product/115451 "2018-04-11T16:14:18Z")
Lexus RX 350 40,000miles garage kept well taken care of, need a good product for maintaining the leather seats(some perforation holes). Decided to keep it for awhile and want to do interior. Thanks --- ## [Just like a Rolls Royce!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-like-a-rolls-royce/158290)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-like-a-rolls-royce/158290 "2020-02-12T02:23:01Z")
Trabants were ‘hand crafted’: --- ## [Ford Fiesta/Focus Dual Clutch Transmission Settlement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-focus-dual-clutch-transmission-settlement/158307)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-focus-dual-clutch-transmission-settlement/158307 "2020-02-11T04:24:29Z")
1.28.20, Car and Driver “The automaker will pay a minimum of $30 million cash to reimburse owners of the small cars made between 2011 and 2016, who complain about repeated failed repairs.” --- ## [Saturn Aura 09 V6: would it be a good option for family car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-09-v6-would-it-be-a-good-option-for-family-car/158195)
**Author:** [@PhoenixSS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhoenixSS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-aura-09-v6-would-it-be-a-good-option-for-family-car/158195 "2020-02-11T04:18:55Z")
Hello everyone, I’m looking to buy a Saturn Aura 2009 V6. I’m a student and so buying this for my family use. I need to know if this would be an economic option based on mileage repair etc. Any opinion is welcome [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=130) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=132)