# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=136 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 137 --- ## [Another problem with an aftermarket Remote Start System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-problem-with-an-aftermarket-remote-start-system/154571)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-problem-with-an-aftermarket-remote-start-system/154571 "2019-12-13T18:17:50Z")
… and a fatal one, at that. :anguished: --- ## [Shifting/shift lever issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-shift-lever-issue/154580)
**Author:** [@samdenbe\_160860](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samdenbe_160860)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-shift-lever-issue/154580 "2019-12-13T16:43:22Z")
Hello, This is my first post. I’ve always loved the Car Talk show, so when I couldn’t find an answer to this on goodly, I created an account. So here is my problem, and thank you in advance for your input. Also I’m us… --- ## [Bigger than ever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bigger-than-ever/154575)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bigger-than-ever/154575 "2019-12-13T14:15:48Z")
An article today discussed the new and larger 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban. Both gain leg room and rear cargo space, a new independent rear suspension much like Lincoln’s, and an in-line 6 turbo diesel engine. The e… --- ## [Issues after having motor replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-after-having-motor-replaced/154472)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_Powers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_Powers)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-after-having-motor-replaced/154472 "2019-12-13T02:46:52Z")
A year ago I blew motor in 2009 toyota venza, replaced with used motor with low miles. Dont think this is motor issue, however. Since getting it back all kinds of weird problems, at first not all windows would work with … --- ## [VW Water Pump Class Action Noticw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-water-pump-class-action-noticw/154509)
**Author:** [@tcw1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcw1982)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-water-pump-class-action-noticw/154509 "2019-12-13T01:15:55Z")
Little backstory, I bought a used 2012 VW GTI at the beginning of the year, just under 100,000 miles. I took it in to get serviced/ oil changed, where I was told I needed a timing chain replacement and tensioner soon. … --- ## [Battery goes dead after sitting for one day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-goes-dead-after-sitting-for-one-day/153293)
**Author:** [@mistineedsarunningcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistineedsarunningcar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-goes-dead-after-sitting-for-one-day/153293 "2019-12-13T00:04:09Z")
ok. I have a 93 Chevy Astro, six cylinder. my battery started dying and I was having to keep on jumping it. well, I replaced the battery, several times, gave up for several months and decided to get her back on the road… --- ## [2017-2018 Nissan Rogue Automatic Emergency Braking Presents 'Unreasonable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-2018-nissan-rogue-automatic-emergency-braking-presents-unreasonable/152699)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-2018-nissan-rogue-automatic-emergency-braking-presents-unreasonable/152699 "2019-12-11T23:39:57Z")
more and more my distrust of AI in automobiles is supported by such reports --- ## [Paul Volcker's Nash Rambler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paul-volckers-nash-rambler/154388)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paul-volckers-nash-rambler/154388 "2019-12-11T19:06:00Z")
'In the 1960s, when the driver’s seat in his Nash Rambler collapsed, Mr. Volcker propped it up with a chair and continued to drive the car. ’ I remember the song about his car. --- ## [Can someone run a car fax for me please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-run-a-car-fax-for-me-please/154367)
**Author:** [@flashofflames\_160253](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flashofflames_160253)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-run-a-car-fax-for-me-please/154367 "2019-12-10T18:08:18Z")
The vin is: JNKAY01F66M265523 Thanks if anyone actually runs it for me --- ## [Ideas for a new (used) car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-for-a-new-used-car/154329)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-for-a-new-used-car/154329 "2019-12-10T03:06:11Z")
Looking for ideas for a “new” used car - mostly thinking about vehicles I might not have thought about. Priorities are reliability and safety. And price, of course. Thinking four yrs/old, 60K is my limit on age/mileage. … --- ## [Why car-washing/waxing methods such an opinionated topic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-car-washing-waxing-methods-such-an-opinionated-topic/154253)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-car-washing-waxing-methods-such-an-opinionated-topic/154253 "2019-12-10T00:25:51Z")
I’ve noticed folks seem to be able to discuss most car problems like “dead battery”, “won’t crank”, or “idles poorly” without being overly-opinionated. I’m not talking specifically about here, but in general. But when… --- ## [Pulsating car noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsating-car-noise/154232)
**Author:** [@Dallinoman\_160662](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dallinoman_160662)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsating-car-noise/154232 "2019-12-09T23:36:25Z")
A friend of mine has a Honda Civic 2004, and when I was driving it to get the brakes and rotors changes it was fine but when the brakes were changed there was a pulsating noise on the steering wheel. To discerne it imagi… --- ## [What mechanics think of their customers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-mechanics-think-of-their-customers/152769)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-mechanics-think-of-their-customers/152769 "2019-12-09T20:35:02Z")
I think this applies to any service business but here is what the mechanics think. https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/car-technology/a18930182/car-mechanics-advice/?source=nl&utm\_source=nl\_pop&utm\_medium=email&date=1… --- ## [1967 Toyota Stout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-toyota-stout/152937)
**Author:** [@shawny2005\_159904](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawny2005_159904)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1967-toyota-stout/152937 "2019-12-09T13:58:51Z")
Why is this not a car choice? Can it be added? --- ## [77 ford f250 custom "drag truck"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/77-ford-f250-custom-drag-truck/154280)
**Author:** [@Mn.ud.graphicstudio\_160692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mn.ud.graphicstudio_160692)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 8:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/77-ford-f250-custom-drag-truck/154280 "2019-12-09T08:11:15Z")
So I currently just picked up a 77 ford f250 custom 350M and was wanting to drag race it. Is it worth the time? And if so, what are some things I could add to spice it up a bit? I was wanting to do duel headlight intake … --- ## [19 Car-related Magazines Bite the Dust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/19-car-related-magazines-bite-the-dust/154181)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/19-car-related-magazines-bite-the-dust/154181 "2019-12-08T19:19:23Z")
19 magazines are stopping production: --- ## [Acoustics for calling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acoustics-for-calling/154115)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acoustics-for-calling/154115 "2019-12-06T07:46:33Z")
Do house plants help or hinder acoustics? Sometimes, when people call in to shows the sound quality is not very good. Would surrounding themselves with a few plants improve the sound quality? I don’t know if that would h… --- ## [01 Geo Prizm 1.8l parts car for 94 Geo Prizm 1.8l car what's compatible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-geo-prizm-1-8l-parts-car-for-94-geo-prizm-1-8l-car-whats-compatible/154111)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_LaMear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_LaMear)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-geo-prizm-1-8l-parts-car-for-94-geo-prizm-1-8l-car-whats-compatible/154111 "2019-12-06T06:54:45Z")
A 2001 Geo Prizm 3rd generation is available for me to buy to use towards my 1994 Geo Prizm 2nd generation… Wondering which main parts are able to be switched, engine, transmission, just looking to see if anybody else ha… --- ## [Part swap help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-swap-help/154137)
**Author:** [@brendanmcclurkin\_159983](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brendanmcclurkin_159983)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-swap-help/154137 "2019-12-06T05:37:47Z")
hey guys the above photo is of a 2006 Nissan patrol ST, and was just wondering if the part circled could be replaced with the same part from a 2010 model , Thanks in advance :slight\_smile: --- ## [70,000 "totalled"cars a year go to Ghana?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/70-000-totalled-cars-a-year-go-to-ghana/154128)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/70-000-totalled-cars-a-year-go-to-ghana/154128 "2019-12-06T03:46:52Z")
I heard on the radio today that many US vehicle that are “totaled” by the owners insurance company don’t in fact go to the junkyard for their parts, but instead are put on a big boat and transported to Ghana, and presuma… --- ## ['World-first' cellphone detection cameras rolled out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/world-first-cellphone-detection-cameras-rolled-out/153925)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/world-first-cellphone-detection-cameras-rolled-out/153925 "2019-12-06T00:53:35Z")
The Australian state of New South Wales rolled out “high definition detection cameras” Sunday designed to catch drivers using cellphones behind the wheel. Big Brother comes to mind. --- ## [Cleaning inside of windshield is literally a pain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-inside-of-windshield-is-literally-a-pain/151033)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-inside-of-windshield-is-literally-a-pain/151033 "2019-12-05T18:23:55Z")
I know that windshields are as sloped as they are for aerodynamic air flow. But I truly HATE the chore of cleaning the inside of the glass. Between being short with corresponding shorter reach than average and having a… --- ## [Daimler & Audi cut jobs to accommodate developing electric cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daimler-audi-cut-jobs-to-accommodate-developing-electric-cars/153814)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daimler-audi-cut-jobs-to-accommodate-developing-electric-cars/153814 "2019-12-03T02:51:18Z")
http://download.stream.publicradio.org/podcast/marketplace/segments/2019/11/29/mp\_20191129\_seg\_17\_64.mp3 2 minutes --- ## [1915 -- yes 1915 -- Harley Davidson ad & photo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1915-yes-1915-harley-davidson-ad-photo/153466)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1915-yes-1915-harley-davidson-ad-photo/153466 "2019-12-03T01:08:07Z")
Ran across this in a historical community forum and thought the motorcycle fans in this group would enjoy seeing a 1915 ad for an HD cycle and a photo of said machine. :slightly\_smiling\_face: --- ## [Interesting Podcast: Doug Berman, Peter Sagal & Car Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-podcast-doug-berman-peter-sagal-car-talk/153901)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-podcast-doug-berman-peter-sagal-car-talk/153901 "2019-12-02T12:16:27Z")
Just an fyi. This program was on the radio this weekend, just happened upon it by accident. Car Talk fans may find it an interesting listen. The main focus is NPR’s, Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me; however, there’s some… --- ## [Tow Capability for short distance hauls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-capability-for-short-distance-hauls/153764)
**Author:** [@Lori\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lori_G)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-capability-for-short-distance-hauls/153764 "2019-12-01T20:21:12Z")
This might be a no-brainer, but I don’t know so I’ll ask: For the two times a year I need to tow my 3600lb boat over a 10 mile flat road (storage barn to lake), would you trust a Ford Escape Titanium with the 3500 lb tow… --- ## [If you're looking for a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-looking-for-a-car/153794)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-looking-for-a-car/153794 "2019-12-01T13:24:41Z")
… this one is going up for auction sale in Scottsdale. Just be sure to bring at least $2 million with you. --- ## [My wife's nissan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-wifes-nissan/153112)
**Author:** [@ralph.tricoche\_159997](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ralph.tricoche_159997)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-wifes-nissan/153112 "2019-12-01T12:26:36Z")
Hello, I’m new here. Apologies if this is the incorrect place to post this question. My wife and I are complete newbies to this world but have a very real question. How can we make our car drive better and smoother on … --- ## [1990 ford ranger auto trans problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-ranger-auto-trans-problem/153313)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Weaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard_Weaver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-ranger-auto-trans-problem/153313 "2019-12-01T00:50:17Z")
1990 ford ranger, was driving an heard a pop now what ever gear I select it does absolute nothing ,any ideas? --- ## [Airless Michelin Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airless-michelin-tires/153435)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airless-michelin-tires/153435 "2019-11-30T00:27:19Z")
This has been discussed some before. But in watching the video about Michelin’s airless tires I can’t help wondering about several things: Wear on the outer edges of the tread and how that will affect performance and … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=135) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=137)