# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=137 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 138 --- ## [Should I replace my car battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-car-battery/87286)
**Author:** [@Idont\_know\_jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Idont_know_jack)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-my-car-battery/87286 "2019-11-29T18:24:34Z")
I've just had my 3 year old battery tested and the service rep said I should replace it. The test results measured 497 CCA for the battery rated at 800 CCA. The voltage was 12.86. I've had absolutely no trouble with s… --- ## [Holiday Greetings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holiday-greetings/153625)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holiday-greetings/153625 "2019-11-28T23:17:16Z")
Happy Thanksgiving! --- ## [What are these?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these/153652)
**Author:** [@chathines2009\_160315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chathines2009_160315)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these/153652 "2019-11-28T16:21:13Z")
07 ford edge --- ## [Anyone hazard a guess on this model?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-hazard-a-guess-on-this-model/153636)
**Author:** [@blanko73\_160279](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blanko73_160279)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-hazard-a-guess-on-this-model/153636 "2019-11-27T18:33:32Z")
Hi, does anyone know what brand and model this car is? Thank you very much --- ## [2020 Depreciation Estimates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-depreciation-estimates/153484)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-depreciation-estimates/153484 "2019-11-27T17:23:33Z")
What vehicles are likely to retain their value best today? The answer may surprise you. It probably isn’t a surprise that Hondas retain their value better than other non-luxury brands. In the luxury market, it’s Land … --- ## [Spoiler alert](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spoiler-alert/153450)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spoiler-alert/153450 "2019-11-26T18:52:51Z")
Literally! At least this guy will have a place to hang his laundry… :laughing: --- ## [Umm... Wow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/umm-wow/153402)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/umm-wow/153402 "2019-11-25T17:06:57Z")
That’s… Interesting. --- ## [Toyota Mirai - would you buy or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mirai-would-you-buy-or-not/153425)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mirai-would-you-buy-or-not/153425 "2019-11-25T16:15:46Z")
Toyota Mirai - would you buy or not? I thought that electric car innovation would end up in Fuel cell? There is a fueling place near my home, --- ## [2 uninsured motorists collide, then celebrate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-uninsured-motorists-collide-then-celebrate/153496)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-uninsured-motorists-collide-then-celebrate/153496 "2019-11-25T12:20:33Z")
2 uninsured motorists collide then celebrate, from Monday’s ‘Morning Edition’ https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/b/7/b769923677fee195ab24da7572a04f4e66a14e18.mp3 , 48 seconds. https://www.npr.org/2019/11… --- ## [Let's talk about upcoming after-Thanksgiving sales on tools](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-talk-about-upcoming-after-thanksgiving-sales-on-tools/153388)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-talk-about-upcoming-after-thanksgiving-sales-on-tools/153388 "2019-11-24T22:21:22Z")
Every year, after Thanksgiving, there are good sales on power tools and hand tools. I am of course, talking about tools suitable for the do-it-yourselfer, not tools made for a professional mechanic to use every day. I … --- ## [Audi Q5 2009 v6 3.2l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-q5-2009-v6-3-2l/153297)
**Author:** [@blakekunk\_160018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blakekunk_160018)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-q5-2009-v6-3-2l/153297 "2019-11-24T12:10:02Z")
I’m trying to find an exhaust system for my car I want something that isn’t extremely loud but I want to hear my car does that make sense I want something that sounds a little lower and a little raspy but not to loud --- ## [A man's truck was stolen while he was robbing a store](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mans-truck-was-stolen-while-he-was-robbing-a-store/153290)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mans-truck-was-stolen-while-he-was-robbing-a-store/153290 "2019-11-23T08:35:25Z")
This one cracked me up, and had to share! Upon closer inspection of video from the tavern, police discovered that Kelley had driven to the location that morning, then went into a business across the street to steal items… --- ## [Blinker observation - Or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-observation-or-not/153256)
**Author:** [@DennisKellenberger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisKellenberger)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-observation-or-not/153256 "2019-11-23T03:34:06Z")
This is more of an observation. I noticed that the turn signals on newer vehicles are becoming more difficult to see because they are incorporated in the same assembly as the headlight and the headlight seems to make it… --- ## [Turn over...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-over/153338)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-over/153338 "2019-11-22T18:10:51Z")
This corny advertising sign–and accompanying prop car–have been displayed in front of this NJ generator shop for at least 40 years. The only thing that has changed over the years is the prop car. When one rusts away,… --- ## [Large grilles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-grilles/110594)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-grilles/110594 "2019-11-22T18:12:19Z")
Am I the only person (besides my wife) who dislikes the trend toward giant grilles on cars? --- ## [Spray paint leaked in trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spray-paint-leaked-in-trunk/153310)
**Author:** [@Jeremy.moser91\_160120](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy.moser91_160120)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spray-paint-leaked-in-trunk/153310 "2019-11-22T03:13:29Z")
So a can of spray paint that has been in my trunk for an unknown number of years leaked out in my trunk (under the flap where the spare tire is) so not on any carpet, just metal. Now, there is a strong paint smell insid… --- ## [My son is 6'2". Will a mid-size truck fit him? Any used suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-son-is-62-will-a-mid-size-truck-fit-him-any-used-suggestions/152762)
**Author:** [@Cholly-Olly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cholly-Olly)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-son-is-62-will-a-mid-size-truck-fit-him-any-used-suggestions/152762 "2019-11-21T14:06:58Z")
He likes to go hunting and fishing. Otherwise, he drives to and from work. He just got his first job. He knows it will need to be a used truck. His preference will be for 4 wheel drive. I’m doubtful he needs it, but… --- ## [Ford Electric SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-electric-suv/153070)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-electric-suv/153070 "2019-11-21T13:50:08Z")
Ford announced recently that they will release an electric SUV - with the Mustang model name. It seems to me the infidels breached the gates and took over. What do you think? Where will they stop? A Mustang sedan? Doe… --- ## [Can I buy car insurance only for 2 months?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-buy-car-insurance-only-for-2-months/153067)
**Author:** [@john000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john000)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-buy-car-insurance-only-for-2-months/153067 "2019-11-21T00:17:01Z")
Hi, The insurance for my car is due next month. I will be staying here only for 3 months and then leave the country after selling car. Currently, it is with Geico. Do we have the option with any insurance, where I can … --- ## [Confusion about DTI, TDI meanings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confusion-about-dti-tdi-meanings/153120)
**Author:** [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geimerislt0612x_152917)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confusion-about-dti-tdi-meanings/153120 "2019-11-20T11:43:36Z")
So I searched for “DTI meaning in cars” and surprisingly I’ve found close to no information about it, which made me confused and got me thinking that DTI didn’t even exist. Lol Also, DTI could stand for: Diesel Turbo In… --- ## [My car stalled and I don't know anything about cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-stalled-and-i-dont-know-anything-about-cars/153117)
**Author:** [@Gabbylou55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabbylou55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-stalled-and-i-dont-know-anything-about-cars/153117 "2019-11-20T03:15:47Z")
Kia Soul 2011: my car stalled out a few weeks ago when I stopped at a stop sign. It was still able to reverse fine but I had to turn it off and back on to get it to drive forward. It has not done so since but it has made… --- ## [People will research \[blank\] if it doesn't stink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/people-will-research-blank-if-it-doesnt-stink/153000)
**Author:** [@chunkyazian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chunkyazian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/people-will-research-blank-if-it-doesnt-stink/153000 "2019-11-19T19:59:40Z")
This is what one of my former Chinese colleague said after sipping on coffee that was just brewed from freshly ground beans. Apparently, the world is much bigger than China and the Japanese engineers do research it even… --- ## [AC Spark Plugs Played Key Role in NASA's Apollo Program](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-spark-plugs-played-key-role-in-nasas-apollo-program/153078)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-spark-plugs-played-key-role-in-nasas-apollo-program/153078 "2019-11-19T16:12:30Z")
Sort of interesting. I’d never heard of this moon-rocket/spark plug manufacturer link before. --- ## [Can this bull bar fit a winch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-bull-bar-fit-a-winch/153088)
**Author:** [@brendanmcclurkin\_159983](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brendanmcclurkin_159983)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-bull-bar-fit-a-winch/153088 "2019-11-19T13:20:34Z")
hey guys was just wondering if anyone knew if this bullbar can fit a winch, thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Engine Swap 3.8/5.0 H.O](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-3-8-5-0-h-o/152983)
**Author:** [@Jody\_Randolph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jody_Randolph)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-3-8-5-0-h-o/152983 "2019-11-19T05:36:50Z")
I own a 2000 Ford mustang 3.8 l v6 manual transmission I possibly have the chance to purchase a 5.0 h.o out of a 88 foxbody thing is motor only no drivetrain so my question is will my 3.8 tranny bolt up to the 5.0 if I c… --- ## [Codes P0102 and P0113](https://community.cartalk.com/t/codes-p0102-and-p0113/152995)
**Author:** [@Lexi\_Hutcherson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lexi_Hutcherson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/codes-p0102-and-p0113/152995 "2019-11-19T03:34:07Z")
09 subaru outback cleaned out the fuel injectors now car is running air intake codes. Cleaning out the mass air intake sensor next. Any idea what I messed up on? --- ## [A fan or something is staying on constantly and running my battery down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-fan-or-something-is-staying-on-constantly-and-running-my-battery-down/152982)
**Author:** [@John\_Thurlow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Thurlow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-fan-or-something-is-staying-on-constantly-and-running-my-battery-down/152982 "2019-11-19T03:23:58Z")
I have a 2001 BMW 320ci that I purchased recently and all of a sudden a fan is staying on constantly even when I’m not in the vehicle and it’s running my battery down to the point the car won’t start! Anyone else have th… --- ## [Autonomous cars and unintended consequences](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-cars-and-unintended-consequences/152942)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-cars-and-unintended-consequences/152942 "2019-11-17T14:29:58Z")
A long but very interesting take on the unintended consequences of Autonomous automobiles. Rather than ask people how they’d use them, they tested how people would use them… to surprising results. The Utopian view is … --- ## [Slowing car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slowing-car/152714)
**Author:** [@Jazzy\_Jeff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jazzy_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 8:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slowing-car/152714 "2019-11-17T08:38:15Z")
When driving on a straight road, I downshift to help slow my car when I see a red light to save the brakes. I do this in a manner so it never goes more than 3000 rpm. My friend says this is bad for the engine; I say it’s… --- ## [Engines swappable in 2008 Toyota Corolla s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engines-swappable-in-2008-toyota-corolla-s/152637)
**Author:** [@Noah\_Appleby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noah_Appleby)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engines-swappable-in-2008-toyota-corolla-s/152637 "2019-11-16T15:34:04Z")
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