# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=133 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 134 --- ## [Lease ends soon. I'd like to see discussion about EV as opposed to Hyrids?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-ends-soon-id-like-to-see-discussion-about-ev-as-opposed-to-hyrids/157383)
**Author:** [@Kirke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kirke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-ends-soon-id-like-to-see-discussion-about-ev-as-opposed-to-hyrids/157383 "2020-01-27T18:00:19Z")
We lease a 2017 Honda Hybrid 4 door. The lease is almost up. We have to decide: purchase the existing car, buy a new car, buy a used one or lease a new one. We are older and need the higher seats than the existing Hybr… --- ## [Anybody here ever self-insured their car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-here-ever-self-insured-their-car/156616)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-here-ever-self-insured-their-car/156616 "2020-01-27T16:09:49Z")
My auto insurance premiums have been going up quite a bit over the past few years. It’s not b/c I’m filing claims, that’s the going rate. I got to thinking that maybe I should self-insure my vehicles rather than payi… --- ## [Lines of frost inside windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lines-of-frost-inside-windshield/157284)
**Author:** [@Diane\_Randle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane_Randle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lines-of-frost-inside-windshield/157284 "2020-01-26T01:10:42Z")
Does anybody know if these frost lines are a concern? After seeing them several times I am convinced they are the same pattern. I was wondering if there’s some kind of coating that has cracked on The windshield. --- ## [Dual Clutch Transmission Configuration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-clutch-transmission-configuration/157244)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-clutch-transmission-configuration/157244 "2020-01-25T17:13:18Z")
Hot Rod magazine recently ran an article about the new Mustang Shelby’s dual clutch transmission. I couldn’t understand their explanation of how it is configured. It’s a 7-speed, and from what I could gather clutch A i… --- ## [Help on how to handle an accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-how-to-handle-an-accident/156600)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-how-to-handle-an-accident/156600 "2020-01-25T15:53:04Z")
Got rear ended today, guy after giving plasma he said. 30 mph no skid marks no slow down. Went to er, got some drugs, different things aching and my head feels like a boloon. I saw him coming in my rear view mirror floor… --- ## [Sun & Headlight Glare Survey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-headlight-glare-survey/157227)
**Author:** [@krazy4baseball\_162526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krazy4baseball_162526)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-headlight-glare-survey/157227 "2020-01-25T04:51:35Z")
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScO8jGPZC2cqMwdJHsezjt\_HRY17EpL\_\_Bs\_EnOHEtY0Ry2pw/viewform?usp=sf\_link This is a survey about the problem of bright sun or oncoming headlights in drivers’ eyes. It is for a colle… --- ## [Electronic clutch supercharger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-clutch-supercharger/157169)
**Author:** [@still2young2care2\_162493](https://community.cartalk.com/u/still2young2care2_162493)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-clutch-supercharger/157169 "2020-01-25T03:14:16Z")
Hi so I just preformed my first ls swap and have gone a little bit power hungry. I was looking into supercharging my 5.3 liter for more kick, but I like to take my car for long trips. I would like to be able to take thes… --- ## [2001 chevy Malibu blown head?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-malibu-blown-head/157175)
**Author:** [@Chrisdeery098\_162497](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chrisdeery098_162497)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-malibu-blown-head/157175 "2020-01-24T13:37:08Z")
Ok finally created account after reading for months. For the last 7 months I have been trying to repair my car on my own. Figured it’s a 2001, with only a less than two year old rebuilt engine. I know everything is al… --- ## [Chevrolet Transmission Trouble 2008](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-transmission-trouble-2008/157090)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-transmission-trouble-2008/157090 "2020-01-24T05:09:36Z")
I have a 2008 Chevrolet Impala 3.5 L with auto transmission trouble. Around 60K miles, it started having a bit of a hesitation when taking off from a stop sign. This increased and sometimes the engine would rev up and … --- ## [Where is our valued contributor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-our-valued-contributor/157150)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-our-valued-contributor/157150 "2020-01-23T22:25:46Z")
… Mustangman? His responses were always helpful, and unless I am missing something, it seems that he has been absent from the forum for a couple of weeks. I hope that he is okay! --- ## [2019 Dodge Ram 1500 - Question on ECO mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-ram-1500-question-on-eco-mode/157116)
**Author:** [@PGarst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PGarst)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-ram-1500-question-on-eco-mode/157116 "2020-01-23T21:58:23Z")
Why doesn’t 2019 Ram Truck shift into ‘ECO’ mode above 62 mph even if using cruise control? Previous 2016 Ram did & actually got much better mileage then this 2019 --- ## [Speed Limit on the Autobahn? Over My Dead Body, Many Germans Say'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-limit-on-the-autobahn-over-my-dead-body-many-germans-say/133892)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-limit-on-the-autobahn-over-my-dead-body-many-germans-say/133892 "2020-01-23T03:48:02Z")
--- ## [Heater core removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-removal/156734)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Hampton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad_Hampton)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-removal/156734 "2020-01-23T01:53:09Z")
So removing the heater core on a 2003 Jeep Liberty 3.7 v6, the hvac box has to be removed to replace heater core? Mine is tore down and without removing the hvac box that the heater core is mounted into, their seems to b… --- ## [Buick's new RV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buicks-new-rv/156728)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buicks-new-rv/156728 "2020-01-20T20:37:34Z")
… is a stunner… literally. Photographed at Wal-Mart, naturally! --- ## [How much warming occurs on a road surface due to traffic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-warming-occurs-on-a-road-surface-due-to-traffic/156525)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-warming-occurs-on-a-road-surface-due-to-traffic/156525 "2020-01-19T16:36:36Z")
Another topic asking for thoughts – road surfaces are likely to be warmed up by the friction of tires traveling on them. But how much warming happens? I seem to recall that after some rain, the “tracks” where tires tra… --- ## [Cat back exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-back-exhaust/156714)
**Author:** [@flashofflames\_160253](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flashofflames_160253)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-back-exhaust/156714 "2020-01-19T03:44:50Z")
I have an Infiniti m35x 2006, the exhaust on it right now is the stock. I was considering doing an axle back on it (which I found plenty of aftermarket for this car) although when I was looking for the stuff to do a cat… --- ## [Oil stains?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-stains/156356)
**Author:** [@Mark-Moses](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark-Moses)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-stains/156356 "2020-01-18T07:44:26Z")
While this isn’t a car question per se. I was wondering if anyone has any tricks to removing years old oil stains from a concrete driveway? --- ## [Shrinking market share for Lexus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shrinking-market-share-for-lexus/155795)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shrinking-market-share-for-lexus/155795 "2020-01-18T00:47:36Z")
--- ## [2020 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-elantra/156054)
**Author:** [@mikewolf0205\_161794](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikewolf0205_161794)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-elantra/156054 "2020-01-17T03:01:19Z")
Hi how are you guys? My name is Mike and I recently purchased a 2020 Hyundai elantra on on Sept 29, 2019. I came across a huge problem with the car less than 3 months of owning the car, I took the car to the dealership o… --- ## [Mismatched Paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mismatched-paint/156577)
**Author:** [@prestonwelter\_162120](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prestonwelter_162120)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mismatched-paint/156577 "2020-01-17T02:33:19Z")
I had some front bumper work done on my car about 2 weeks ago. I picked it up and the car mostly sits. So a few days ago I pulled the car out into the sun and i noticed that the paint isn’t matched at all. Any thoughts o… --- ## [Battery Charging Station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charging-station/156517)
**Author:** [@lukeb723\_141545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukeb723_141545)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charging-station/156517 "2020-01-16T05:24:52Z")
I hve a big shop where I need to charge/maintain multiple batteries of all types and sizes. Car, tractor, wheelchair, agm, lead acid, and gel. I need to test and recondition them as well. I’m thinking one unit to test an… --- ## [Dead rodent smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-rodent-smell/156593)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Roesser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry_Roesser)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-rodent-smell/156593 "2020-01-16T03:03:58Z")
I have a brand new subaru outback w/ what people would think is a funny problem, till you experience it yourself. It started out as a slight annoyance but now has almost rendered the car as unusable.Upon taking the car b… --- ## [A product that seems to work as promised](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-product-that-seems-to-work-as-promised/156515)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-product-that-seems-to-work-as-promised/156515 "2020-01-15T16:41:41Z")
CRC has an aerosol product called QD that seems every bit as good as or better than the tuner cleaner that I bought at Radio Shack and used for all kinds of tune up work on everything that used electrical contacts of any… --- ## [2007 Lincoln MKX Engine Died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkx-engine-died/156407)
**Author:** [@johnr1aj2012\_162019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnr1aj2012_162019)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkx-engine-died/156407 "2020-01-15T04:16:00Z")
Hi All, First time on this community post. My 2007 Lincoln MKX engine just died along with a broken timing chain. Vehicle has 115,000 miles on it and I am not entirely sure what to do… Do go with getting a new engine? G… --- ## [What is the Most Reliable Year for the Jaguar S Type 4.2 Model?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-most-reliable-year-for-the-jaguar-s-type-4-2-model/156324)
**Author:** [@jenniferalaritz\_161949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenniferalaritz_161949)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-most-reliable-year-for-the-jaguar-s-type-4-2-model/156324 "2020-01-13T13:44:29Z")
I am recently heartbroken as I’ve had to let my second S Type Jaguar go bye bye. For the past 15 years I have owned 2003 and 2005 4.2 models. It seems that 160K miles has been the “kiss of death” with repairs averaging … --- ## [Bullitt Mustang sells sells](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bullitt-mustang-sells-sells/156268)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bullitt-mustang-sells-sells/156268 "2020-01-12T00:55:55Z")
For $3,400,000, and boy, is it ugly. Dents all over and missing paint. Definitely in survivor condition. At least the glass was intact. The new owner wasn’t disclosed, as it was a phone bidder. The sale occurred at the M… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox turning off completely after starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-turning-off-completely-after-starting/156299)
**Author:** [@Emmy\_Jones\_161936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmy_Jones_161936)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-turning-off-completely-after-starting/156299 "2020-01-11T17:28:50Z")
Please help!!! I am desperate. We just bought a used 2013 Chevy Equinox. Everything was going fine until three days after we bought it. It started shaking then completely turned off after I started to back out of a park… --- ## [WD-40 On Car Body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wd-40-on-car-body/86264)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wd-40-on-car-body/86264 "2020-01-11T03:24:39Z")
The 1950 caddy I'm working on sits outside under a tree. It gets rained on and sun baked every day. It has plenty of paint chips, bubbles, exposing rust and same with the chrome. The paint is also so old that theres n… --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - How far?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-how-far/155912)
**Author:** [@Scott58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott58)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-how-far/155912 "2020-01-10T20:08:06Z")
Dear Car Talk: I own a 2018 Ford F-150 and a 2018 Chevy Equinox, both with the original tires. When I drive my truck from my home to the interstate on ramp it is exactly 40 miles. However when I drive the Equinox the od… --- ## [Kia L 4 engine and another Kia. 4.2 L engine or something like that](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-l-4-engine-and-another-kia-4-2-l-engine-or-something-like-that/156161)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-l-4-engine-and-another-kia-4-2-l-engine-or-something-like-that/156161 "2020-01-09T15:47:08Z")
The L4,four cylinder KIA 2015 engine is great …but another 4 cylinder engine they make …I read about… is defective and pone to fail because it is poorly designed. I need to know how to tell the difference when looking at… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=132) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=134)