# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=132 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 133 --- ## [Why make radiators out of plastic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-make-radiators-out-of-plastic/157292)
**Author:** [@StevenAccuosti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenAccuosti)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-make-radiators-out-of-plastic/157292 "2020-02-10T14:15:21Z")
I had a 2000 town and country and the radiator failed. I have a 2008 town and country and the radiator failed last week. And lastly I have a 2000 Mercedes ML320 and the plastic radiator also failed. The plastic develo… --- ## [Multiple Trouble Codes 1997 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-trouble-codes-1997-toyota-camry/158059)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Roberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-trouble-codes-1997-toyota-camry/158059 "2020-02-10T02:27:39Z")
My 1997 camry always ran like a top even though it has over 200 000 miles on it. One day it started missing and hesitating. I put a code reader on it and I got several different codes too numerous to mention. Could a va… --- ## [I own a honda ridgeline 2006/im thinking about trading it for a civic 2008 exl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-own-a-honda-ridgeline-2006-im-thinking-about-trading-it-for-a-civic-2008-exl/158095)
**Author:** [@Javier\_Aldair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Javier_Aldair)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-own-a-honda-ridgeline-2006-im-thinking-about-trading-it-for-a-civic-2008-exl/158095 "2020-02-09T16:07:02Z")
So i have in my hands a 2006 ridgeline awd with 213k miles on it and a salvage title. but it runs like a dream, im still adapting to the mpg it gives, all my time driving i always owned 4 cylinder sedans now i have the o… --- ## [1947 Buick Roadmaster hearse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1947-buick-roadmaster-hearse/133935)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1947-buick-roadmaster-hearse/133935 "2020-02-09T15:49:41Z")
Interesting photo I ran across. The caption to it states it is an 18 window 1947 Buick Roadmaster hearse. One comment someone made about it was now he knows where the 1956 Chevy bumper came from. --- ## [2018 Lincoln Continental - Rear view mirrow adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-continental-rear-view-mirrow-adjustment/158119)
**Author:** [@SCreech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SCreech)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-continental-rear-view-mirrow-adjustment/158119 "2020-02-08T22:01:00Z")
Can’t figure out how to adjust rear view mirror Side mirrors are easy to adjust Rear view mirror is another story HELP --- ## [What are they using to fuel tractor pulls?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-they-using-to-fuel-tractor-pulls/158001)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-they-using-to-fuel-tractor-pulls/158001 "2020-02-08T16:10:20Z")
Pure alcohol replaced gasoline in the corn belt I guess Will alcohol fueled automobiles be on the market in the midwest soon? --- ## [1,000 horsepower, 0-60 mph / 3 seconds, SUV, EV!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-000-horsepower-0-60-mph-3-seconds-suv-ev/157610)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-000-horsepower-0-60-mph-3-seconds-suv-ev/157610 "2020-02-08T01:01:23Z")
According to USA TODAY, today (article by Mark Phelan Detroit Free Press), next year, in 2021, GMC is to begin manufacturing the new 1,000 hp. Hummer SUV. It is an EV (electric drivetrain vehicle). Not much information … --- ## [2020 GMC Yukon - I don't like the headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-yukon-i-dont-like-the-headlights/158021)
**Author:** [@Glencreel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glencreel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-yukon-i-dont-like-the-headlights/158021 "2020-02-07T14:46:14Z")
I just bought a 2020 GMC Yukon with halogen projector headlights. They are the worst lights of any car I have ever owned. This car cost $66,000. I replaced the bulbs for $23.00 and it greatly improved them. However … --- ## [Witch pistons are better](https://community.cartalk.com/t/witch-pistons-are-better/157430)
**Author:** [@Tanerphillips10\_149221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanerphillips10_149221)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/witch-pistons-are-better/157430 "2020-02-07T00:22:16Z")
I have a 1965 mustang it has a 1974 302 motor and I’m wanting to make a hot rod to get out on the street and play nothing major I plan to do a engine build next year I’m wondering what pistons would be better ford racing… --- ## [UPS jumps onto the tech bandwagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ups-jumps-onto-the-tech-bandwagon/157577)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ups-jumps-onto-the-tech-bandwagon/157577 "2020-02-06T15:26:09Z")
… with electric trucks and self-driving vehicles: --- ## [Is a cow more aerodynamic than a Jeep Wrangler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-cow-more-aerodynamic-than-a-jeep-wrangler/116875)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-cow-more-aerodynamic-than-a-jeep-wrangler/116875 "2020-02-05T00:47:49Z")
I saw this on Facebook and thought it might interest this group. \[image\] --- ## [A guy wheeled around 99 phones in a cart to create traffic jams on Google Maps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-guy-wheeled-around-99-phones-in-a-cart-to-create-traffic-jams-on-google-maps/157840)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-guy-wheeled-around-99-phones-in-a-cart-to-create-traffic-jams-on-google-maps/157840 "2020-02-05T00:39:14Z")
Some people clearly have too much time on their hands. --- ## [Why I treat dealers as adversarial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-i-treat-dealers-as-adversarial/157614)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-i-treat-dealers-as-adversarial/157614 "2020-02-04T22:06:09Z")
A large dealer in MA (and other parts of the country) found guilty of taking advantage of customers through misleading analysis. Never dealt with this dealer…but I’m surprised they’re the only one. I know several others … --- ## [RPMs -- I'm curious about something](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-im-curious-about-something/157827)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-im-curious-about-something/157827 "2020-02-03T20:16:35Z")
NOT having any problem, merely curious about something I’ve noticed for years about car engine rpms. Using my current 2014 Camry as an example. On a cold engine start the rpms are about 2000 then slowly drop to about 1… --- ## [Great demand for the Tesla truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-demand-for-the-tesla-truck/157581)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-demand-for-the-tesla-truck/157581 "2020-02-03T15:00:08Z")
Just how practical is the Tesla truck and just how shallow are those who seem to be racing to Tesla in FOMO? That vehicle looks like a 1930’s Sci-Fi movie prop. --- ## [Texaco motor oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/texaco-motor-oil/155345)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/texaco-motor-oil/155345 "2020-01-31T00:28:26Z")
I see Chevron Havoline oil for sale. Havoline used to be the brand name of Texaco. Texaco gas stations disappeared from our area years ago, and we have never had Chevron. Does this mean Texaco changed it’s name to Ch… --- ## [Has anyone ever seen this before brake master cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-seen-this-before-brake-master-cylinder/157462)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-seen-this-before-brake-master-cylinder/157462 "2020-01-30T22:25:00Z")
Back in July I did a front a front brake job on my truck everything went smoothly & had good brake’s. 4 week’s later my brake light came on still had good brake’s found the master cylinder was low added half of a 12 oz.… --- ## [Which car to get](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-get/157421)
**Author:** [@Noah\_Romine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noah_Romine)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-get/157421 "2020-01-30T05:54:11Z")
So I’m stationed in Colorado for the next 3 years and looking to get a car that preferably has AWD but I also want something fast. I’m really wanting to get an Evo X GSR, they’re just beautiful cars and I have never had … --- ## [2000 Mustang manual clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mustang-manual-clutch-problem/114686)
**Author:** [@Marshall\_Scholl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marshall_Scholl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mustang-manual-clutch-problem/114686 "2020-01-30T04:46:29Z")
I just put a new clutch in about a month ago it worked fine for the last month then all the sudden my clutch pedal got real tight and it won’t go into gear unless the car is shut off then I can put it in a gear and pushi… --- ## [Air flow filter for 2003 lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-flow-filter-for-2003-lancer/157501)
**Author:** [@Pruthvideep\_Reddy\_Uttanur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pruthvideep_Reddy_Uttanur)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-flow-filter-for-2003-lancer/157501 "2020-01-30T02:19:18Z")
Recently i went to a mechanic in ouyen to service my car and he says it got a faulty Air flow meter and need to replace that. He is charging 1000 $ (thousand dollars), which is not at all fair, as my car is with him can … --- ## [Genesis introduces its first SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/genesis-introduces-its-first-suv/157453)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/genesis-introduces-its-first-suv/157453 "2020-01-29T01:57:19Z")
… and it isn’t just an upgraded Hyundai Palisade: https://www.genesis.com/us/en/genesis-future-vehicles-gv80.html --- ## [Airbags failed to deploy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbags-failed-to-deploy/157356)
**Author:** [@ismynamekhan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ismynamekhan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbags-failed-to-deploy/157356 "2020-01-29T01:27:27Z")
Hydroplaned yesterday. I was going about 40-45 mph tried my best to keep it under control but the road was too wet. I received several injuries to my neck and wife hurt her head pretty bad. My question, considering looki… --- ## [Looking for a good, safe rental for highway driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-good-safe-rental-for-highway-driving/157301)
**Author:** [@JoAnnRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoAnnRoberts)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-good-safe-rental-for-highway-driving/157301 "2020-01-29T00:12:54Z")
Dear Car Talk, I really need advice. My husband and I are retired, both in our late 60’s. We want to explore the continental United States on road trips, traveling through every state eventually, if we can. Recently we … --- ## [Do you REALLY care about cup holders?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-really-care-about-cup-holders/156663)
**Author:** [@LeonardZamkoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonardZamkoff)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-really-care-about-cup-holders/156663 "2020-01-29T00:13:43Z")
I’m astonished that the number and quality (?) of cup holders are now regularly included with auto reviews. There are some YouTubers who downgrade vehicles because their cup holders were too small. The very, absolute, la… --- ## [Should a buy a 2007 charger or a 2011 vw cc sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-buy-a-2007-charger-or-a-2011-vw-cc-sport/157410)
**Author:** [@Arod0615](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arod0615)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-buy-a-2007-charger-or-a-2011-vw-cc-sport/157410 "2020-01-29T00:12:00Z")
I am stuck please help. I am looking to buy a car and I am stuck between the 2007 charger and the cc sport. they both have similar miles and a similar price. of course the cc sport is better look over all. but they are k… --- ## [Diagnostic Fee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-fee/157423)
**Author:** [@elkgrove65\_158719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elkgrove65_158719)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-fee/157423 "2020-01-29T00:09:02Z")
Hi, I have a general question. Should I pay for diagnostic fee if the shop couldn’t figure out the problem? Thanks --- ## [In search for parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-for-parts/157431)
**Author:** [@Collin\_Green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Collin_Green)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-for-parts/157431 "2020-01-28T04:11:47Z")
Can anyone direct me to websites that sell good Volvo aftermarket parts. All I keep finding is crappy Chinese parts --- ## [Do not park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-not-park/157376)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-not-park/157376 "2020-01-28T01:36:17Z")
… next to a fire hydrant, unless you want this type of damage to your vehicle: :laughing: --- ## [How'd they do that?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/howd-they-do-that/157181)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/howd-they-do-that/157181 "2020-01-28T00:19:23Z")
I just read a newspaper review of the current Nissan Altima with the new VC Turbo engine. It is a 2.0 liter turbo 4 cylinder that “…seamlessly changes it… --- ## [Old farm truck - To replace or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-farm-truck-to-replace-or-not/157320)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-farm-truck-to-replace-or-not/157320 "2020-01-27T23:38:07Z")
I have a 1997 Ford F-250 Light Duty with the 6 in the VIN number. This is the oddball of oddballs when it comes to trucks. It has the 7 lug wheels and all kinds of other odd things you won’t find in any other model. I… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=131) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=133)