# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=135 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 136 --- ## [2012 Ford F-150 Regular Cab XL Upper front bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-regular-cab-xl-upper-front-bumper/155412)
**Author:** [@Levi\_Astrella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Levi_Astrella)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-regular-cab-xl-upper-front-bumper/155412 "2019-12-28T02:34:01Z")
I’ve been looking around for a while online and couldn’t seem to find any pictures, or products for this. I want to color match my upper front number piece that is black plastic. I’m looking to see if anyone has done th… --- ## [Golf 1.9 gttdi,02 plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-1-9-gttdi-02-plate/155385)
**Author:** [@Vicky\_Critchley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicky_Critchley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-1-9-gttdi-02-plate/155385 "2019-12-27T23:08:47Z")
Hi, I’ve got a 02 plate 1.9 golf gttdi, now it started to shake as though the engine wasn’t bolted in properly and the passenger wheel was buckled, so when my fella went round the block in it to see if he knew what ur mi… --- ## [Volvo S60 T5R - Thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-t5r-thoughts/155268)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-t5r-thoughts/155268 "2019-12-27T22:01:26Z")
I test drove a 2019 S60 T5R yesterday. Very comfortable car. I’m an Audi driver (A5 Sportback) and have enjoyed Audis. But the Volvo yesterday drove very well. Has anyone had experience with the S60? I’m not near … --- ## [Of HP, KW and PS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-hp-kw-and-ps/155295)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-hp-kw-and-ps/155295 "2019-12-27T15:22:10Z")
So, out of curiosity some time ago I looked at the UK website for a British car manufacturer. What I found interesting is they listed engine power output in Kilowatts (these were gas engines). I wondered how that would… --- ## [Don't fart in a Smart Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-fart-in-a-smart-car/155245)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-fart-in-a-smart-car/155245 "2019-12-27T03:44:56Z")
--- ## [What do you tell telemarketers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-tell-telemarketers/155005)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-tell-telemarketers/155005 "2019-12-26T21:17:21Z")
Gotten so many your warranty has expired, now we have a leased car, total coverage, and an 03, feeling bad Is your wife there? No she died I said. Others I have said does it matter we are going through bankruptcy ( we ar… --- ## [The pothole Christmas tree](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-pothole-christmas-tree/155300)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-pothole-christmas-tree/155300 "2019-12-25T15:12:07Z")
If nothing else, this holiday decoration made a municipality a bit more aware of the condition of their roads. --- ## [Advice that is not to be taken seriously](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-that-is-not-to-be-taken-seriously/155282)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-that-is-not-to-be-taken-seriously/155282 "2019-12-24T23:02:39Z")
… but I have seen a few of these in parking lots. --- ## [I did it!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-did-it/155134)
**Author:** [@harvey6102.hh\_161194](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harvey6102.hh_161194)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-did-it/155134 "2019-12-24T22:51:05Z")
This must be the hardest website to make a comment I’ve ever come across --- ## [80-amp alternator resistance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/80-amp-alternator-resistance/155240)
**Author:** [@Jeffrey22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffrey22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/80-amp-alternator-resistance/155240 "2019-12-24T20:23:32Z")
80 amp alternator is it supposed to be in real free or supposed to have a lot of resistance --- ## [Solenoid starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solenoid-starter/155196)
**Author:** [@Countrystrong071219\_161245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Countrystrong071219_161245)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solenoid-starter/155196 "2019-12-24T03:50:34Z")
My car is a 2001 mercury grand marquis i was driving down the road and my car just stalled on me i coasted into a parking lot i then tried to start it and it wouldn’t but all lights still came on. I called a wrecker when… --- ## [How to find my old car without the VIN number](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-my-old-car-without-the-vin-number/87107)
**Author:** [@patgaug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patgaug)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-my-old-car-without-the-vin-number/87107 "2019-12-24T03:42:19Z")
I am an old duffer now, but I had my dream ride when I was 18 in 1970 - a 1964 Oldsmobile 442 - first year for the muscle-car model. Yellow with a white top, black leather, 4-speed, 4-barrel, dual-exhaust, and all the e… --- ## [This is your feel good story for the holiday season](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-your-feel-good-story-for-the-holiday-season/155166)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-your-feel-good-story-for-the-holiday-season/155166 "2019-12-22T16:17:27Z")
Geico Insurance and the Caliber collision shops have teamed-up to give refurbished vehicles to US military veterans who are really down on their luck. Kudos to both companies! --- ## [9 models that will depart in 2020](https://community.cartalk.com/t/9-models-that-will-depart-in-2020/154919)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/9-models-that-will-depart-in-2020/154919 "2019-12-21T03:55:34Z")
--- ## [A really Odd question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-really-odd-question/154987)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-really-odd-question/154987 "2019-12-20T00:56:08Z")
I’ve had a habit for many years, that when starting an engine that’s been sitting for a very long time, I’ll pull the spark plugs, put a couple ounces of fresh oil into each cylinder, and let them sit that way overnight.… --- ## [End of life for typical Prius compared to an ICE?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-life-for-typical-prius-compared-to-an-ice/154582)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-life-for-typical-prius-compared-to-an-ice/154582 "2019-12-19T20:43:33Z")
Toyota Prius has been around long time that there are some would have driven to the ground. I also notice as it puts miles, people are reluctant to buy (dealers too if the issue is Motor Generator). So wonder the lifet… --- ## [What happens if I disconnect the battery while my car is running?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-i-disconnect-the-battery-while-my-car-is-running/82462)
**Author:** [@Parsifal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Parsifal)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-if-i-disconnect-the-battery-while-my-car-is-running/82462 "2019-12-19T18:52:44Z")
I've read a number of responses and the consensus seems to be that while the car can technically keep running, disconnecting the battery will most likely fry the electronics, but I'd like to hear a more authoritative ans… --- ## [Do tire shops give store credit on slightly used tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-tire-shops-give-store-credit-on-slightly-used-tires/89676)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-tire-shops-give-store-credit-on-slightly-used-tires/89676 "2019-12-19T15:32:00Z")
I recently bought a brand new car. I want to upgrade the original basic tires for nicer ones. I've only driven about 200 miles on the original tires. Would some tire shops give some store credit if I trade in the '… --- ## [2 Questions; both Subarus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-questions-both-subarus/154724)
**Author:** [@eleanorsky\_146661](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eleanorsky_146661)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-questions-both-subarus/154724 "2019-12-19T13:24:49Z")
My husband’s 2013 Impreza has been getting rather poor mileage. It used to get around 29-31 mpg, now it’s down around 23. The weather here in IN is getting colder, down around and below freezing, and we’ve been using M… --- ## [Subaru and SiriusXM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-and-siriusxm/145389)
**Author:** [@Lorraine24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lorraine24)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-and-siriusxm/145389 "2019-12-19T12:20:53Z")
Hi Folks Just heard from SiriusXM that the reason my car radio (original equipment) is not holding the xm radio stations is that Subaru needs to adjust the firmware. Subaru acknowledges that there is a bulletin (15-205-… --- ## [Want to replace the radio on my Edge 2008 for iCar support](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-replace-the-radio-on-my-edge-2008-for-icar-support/154940)
**Author:** [@cajunkyardsnearme\_161083](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cajunkyardsnearme_161083)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-replace-the-radio-on-my-edge-2008-for-icar-support/154940 "2019-12-18T20:06:37Z")
Hi, I was wandering if it’s possible to replace the radio on my Ford Edge 2008 Limited Ed. The radio works good now, but i will like to have a screen there instead, something with google maps and my iHeart radio. Are t… --- ## [Onspot tire chains system, Great Idea!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/onspot-tire-chains-system-great-idea/154696)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/onspot-tire-chains-system-great-idea/154696 "2019-12-18T17:01:12Z")
Not a saleseman, but thought it is a pretty neat concept! --- ## [Browser troubles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/browser-troubles/154725)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/browser-troubles/154725 "2019-12-18T02:50:19Z")
Can’t access this forum using my Android phone or Internet Explorer. Works fine using Chrome. Anyone else having trouble or is it all at my end? --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Volt - Headlight question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-volt-headlight-question/154789)
**Author:** [@GeraldLabay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldLabay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-volt-headlight-question/154789 "2019-12-17T17:51:13Z")
Late model pickups and light ulility vehicles with quad headlamps seem, in majority, to drive at all times and all conditions with all four lamps on. Is this the norm for low beam now, or the norm for highbeams in your … --- ## [Freezing garage door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freezing-garage-door/153966)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freezing-garage-door/153966 "2019-12-17T17:47:26Z")
I installed a new garage door this summer. Unlike the old one there is a weather seal on the bottom. There is a very slight dip in a 2 foot portion of the floor where the weather strip makes contact that collects water, … --- ## [Oil question that I HAVE NEVER SEEN](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-question-that-i-have-never-seen/154646)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-question-that-i-have-never-seen/154646 "2019-12-17T03:19:39Z")
I have a question about oil but don;t want to get into a discussion about weight’s brand’s change interval’s dino or synethetic’s. My truck is o… --- ## [How to confuse a Millenial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-confuse-a-millenial/153341)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-confuse-a-millenial/153341 "2019-12-17T00:48:21Z")
--- ## [State Farm beacon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-farm-beacon/104165)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-farm-beacon/104165 "2019-12-16T18:25:06Z")
I decided to get a State Farm beacon to save some money. Does anyone use one ? Interested in what you think of it ? --- ## [Management problems still plague Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/management-problems-still-plague-ford/154104)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/management-problems-still-plague-ford/154104 "2019-12-16T14:03:18Z")
Every manufacturing company in the world has had engineering and production problems. Every single one. Here’s a typical example of what NOT to do when there’s a problem. If Ford owned up to the problem early they could … --- ## [Purchasing a Clean Title vehicle with past accidents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-clean-title-vehicle-with-past-accidents/154662)
**Author:** [@PMR85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PMR85)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-clean-title-vehicle-with-past-accidents/154662 "2019-12-14T20:30:07Z")
Hello everyone. So first of all I would like to say that I’m new to this site. Now getting with my issue. So yesterday I found a 2010 VW Jetta TDi with a 6 speed manual transmission and 60k miles on the odometer. Yeste… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=134) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=136)