# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=139 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 140 --- ## [Brass vs Steel Air Compressor Fittings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brass-vs-steel-air-compressor-fittings/152010)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brass-vs-steel-air-compressor-fittings/152010 "2019-11-03T13:52:22Z")
I notice a curiosity while browsing the local hardware store. The same air compressor fitting is available in steel and brass, but the steel one is a couple dollars less expensive. Since both seem perfectly functional… --- ## [Driving Lights for Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-lights-for-car/151865)
**Author:** [@mknightorza\_158193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mknightorza_158193)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-lights-for-car/151865 "2019-11-03T13:39:36Z")
I have a 99 Ford Escort that has terrible headlights. I can’t see anything with them. I’ve tried to clean off the plastic and then install new bright bulbs. That didn’t do anything. I’d like to install a small driving li… --- ## [Deleted Thread?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-thread/151993)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-thread/151993 "2019-11-02T23:21:32Z")
Just curious about discussion concerning the woman who purchased a 2012 Equinox with a multitude of issues? It was getting more surreal by the post. Ed B. --- ## [2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Long downhills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-camry-hybrid-long-downhills/152002)
**Author:** [@LynnKurtz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnKurtz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-camry-hybrid-long-downhills/152002 "2019-11-02T20:49:03Z")
I remember back in the stone age, when I was descending from Pike’s Peak, part way down they stopped everyone to feel their hubcaps to see if they were warm or hot. If you were foolish enough to not downshift and instead… --- ## [Happy Halloween](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-halloween/151893)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-halloween/151893 "2019-11-01T00:13:49Z")
Happy Halloween. :jack\_o\_lantern: --- ## [2019 Toyota Prius c - Worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-c-worth-it/151825)
**Author:** [@cerise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cerise)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-c-worth-it/151825 "2019-10-31T21:41:37Z")
I am considering buying one of these, are they worth it? --- ## [Runaway shopping cart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runaway-shopping-cart/71190)
**Author:** [@Sacarah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sacarah)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runaway-shopping-cart/71190 "2019-10-30T13:21:36Z")
I went grocery shopping with my 3 year old daughter today. While I was unloading grocery bags into my car, my grocery cart (with my daughter in it) turned 90 degrees, rolled about 2 feet down a gentle slope, and bumped … --- ## [Honda Cranks But won’t Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cranks-but-won-t-start/151613)
**Author:** [@jd24flores\_156429](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jd24flores_156429)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cranks-but-won-t-start/151613 "2019-10-29T16:46:16Z")
I have a 2000 Honda Civic ex coupe. Last night my car was working perfectly fine. I tried turning it on this morning but it wouldnt start. Car does crank. And I know it is not my fuel pump nor my starter. All I know is t… --- ## [Turbocharging then and now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbocharging-then-and-now/151541)
**Author:** [@ManuelCampos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManuelCampos)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbocharging-then-and-now/151541 "2019-10-29T16:27:30Z")
Back in the 50s I was a shade tree mechanic and followed automobile engineering vociferously. The subject of supercharging always fascinated me but I noticed very few manufactures used it. I remember when the ultimate en… --- ## [What has been the experience, has it stopped the tire wear problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-has-been-the-experience-has-it-stopped-the-tire-wear-problem/151392)
**Author:** [@nissanvietnam.vn\_158943](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nissanvietnam.vn_158943)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-has-been-the-experience-has-it-stopped-the-tire-wear-problem/151392 "2019-10-29T04:56:54Z")
We bought a new 2004 Nissan 350Z as a 2nd car and it now has 6600 miles on it. It is already exhibiting well known problems of front tire wear on the inside edge which after some time causes tire growl and eventually tir… --- ## [Battery light won't go away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-wont-go-away/150980)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Astian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seb_Astian)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-wont-go-away/150980 "2019-10-29T02:49:00Z")
2002 Ford Taurus Se 3.0v 6l New alternator New battery The car was fine until one day i decided to drive it. Ever since then My car has never been the same. Battery light wont go off no matter what. Replaced the old a… --- ## [Real clay bar vs synthetic...my 2 cents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/real-clay-bar-vs-synthetic-my-2-cents/151592)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/real-clay-bar-vs-synthetic-my-2-cents/151592 "2019-10-28T13:27:19Z")
Did a little unscientific test on our 2 cars. F150 with 90k miles, Honda Accord with 160k miles. Back in July I used a clay bar for the first time ever on the Honda. Then waxed with turtle wax carnuba. A week later I di… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Impala - Revving Cause Damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-revving-cause-damage/150461)
**Author:** [@Tyler13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyler13)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-revving-cause-damage/150461 "2019-10-27T18:46:00Z")
Does revving the car damage anything --- ## [My dream car...a Ford Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dream-car-a-ford-bronco/151473)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dream-car-a-ford-bronco/151473 "2019-10-27T10:15:56Z")
I’ve been watching Wheeler Dealers and a 1992 Ford Bronco came up. I’ve always dreamed of having a Ford Bronco. Especially the years of 1992-1996. Am I crazy for wanting one? I know they are getting up there in price and… --- ## [Painted graphics or vinyl? Not sure what it is!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painted-graphics-or-vinyl-not-sure-what-it-is/151522)
**Author:** [@veritate777\_159024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/veritate777_159024)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painted-graphics-or-vinyl-not-sure-what-it-is/151522 "2019-10-27T03:05:36Z")
Hi, I’m looking at this used Lexus LC500. I liked the car except couple of things. Previous owner install a clear bra on the hood: I did some googling and realized it can be easily removed. The second thing is more conc… --- ## [2003 Honda Accord Sdn - Magnetic Field Disrupting Compass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476)
**Author:** [@LondiPalmisano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LondiPalmisano)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-magnetic-field-disrupting-compass/151476 "2019-10-27T01:19:34Z")
Up until recently I owned a 1994 Chevy Lumina Euro and my cheap little suction cup compass worked really well stuck to the windshield of this car. But now I have a 2003 Honda Accord EX, V6 and the same compass will not w… --- ## [Two vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-vehicles/151555)
**Author:** [@ali47scorpion\_152735](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ali47scorpion_152735)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-vehicles/151555 "2019-10-26T22:10:40Z")
Hello I’m here for some advice seeing what u guys think I have two pickups a 2001 ram 318 4x4 and a 2008 5.6 nissan titan I currently own the ram , I am making payments on the titan I’m about halfway thru paying . The t… --- ## [Staggered wheels size recommendation 99' Mustang GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/staggered-wheels-size-recommendation-99-mustang-gt/151507)
**Author:** [@gh0std0mbr0ck7\_155274](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gh0std0mbr0ck7_155274)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/staggered-wheels-size-recommendation-99-mustang-gt/151507 "2019-10-26T18:27:23Z")
Looking to stagger the wheels on my 99 mustang GT. Anyone done this and have size recommendations? Thanks! --- ## [2008 Prius: Why does my radio stop when I turn off the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-prius-why-does-my-radio-stop-when-i-turn-off-the-engine/151503)
**Author:** [@MaryGeorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryGeorge)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-prius-why-does-my-radio-stop-when-i-turn-off-the-engine/151503 "2019-10-26T13:43:06Z")
Is this common with all hybrids/electric cars? Or have I just not set something correctly? --- ## [I need help finding side impact speeds required to bend a frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-finding-side-impact-speeds-required-to-bend-a-frame/84653)
**Author:** [@buckethead79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buckethead79)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-finding-side-impact-speeds-required-to-bend-a-frame/84653 "2019-10-25T16:43:50Z")
My 2005 5.4L V8 Expedition 4x4 115k miles was hit directly on the drivers side front tire by a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. When the car struck the tire it broke the "A" frame of the tire and it turned sideways. The woman … --- ## [It's not a junkyard, not a salvage yard, not an auto recycler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-a-junkyard-not-a-salvage-yard-not-an-auto-recycler/151379)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-a-junkyard-not-a-salvage-yard-not-an-auto-recycler/151379 "2019-10-25T12:38:46Z")
But now they’re called "automotive reverse manufacturing plants." I ran across a job ad today that was looking for automotive-related employees. The job title was “Parts Remover” at a growing, fast-paced automotive reve… --- ## [2015 Ford C-Max Energi - Regenerative Braking Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-c-max-energi-regenerative-braking-question/151249)
**Author:** [@EddWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EddWilson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-c-max-energi-regenerative-braking-question/151249 "2019-10-23T01:20:53Z")
Do brakes wear out sooner on hybtid cars due to charging batteries from braking? ex. Ford C-max Thanks and can I install new pads and or rotors myself? --- ## [Drop in electric EV motor retrofit for older cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drop-in-electric-ev-motor-retrofit-for-older-cars/151062)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drop-in-electric-ev-motor-retrofit-for-older-cars/151062 "2019-10-23T01:19:39Z")
I just came across this link and this seems like a neat idea but I am sure it will be harder in practice than the article makes it sound. I wonder if you will have to specify the model of your car and they will send y… --- ## [The Nut Behind The Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-nut-behind-the-wheel/150490)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-nut-behind-the-wheel/150490 "2019-10-22T16:54:44Z")
“The Nut Behind The Wheel”. For nearly a century, almost impossible to reach, difficult to tighten up, every single one different and mostly just a mystery. Henceforth referred to as “NBW”. For a moment I sat here pon… --- ## [Autonomous Vehicles Tech](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-vehicles-tech/150790)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autonomous-vehicles-tech/150790 "2019-10-21T14:09:00Z")
For software engineers like me I find this very good for the advancement of autonomous vehicles. --- ## [High MPG vehicle options with decent ground clearance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mpg-vehicle-options-with-decent-ground-clearance/107921)
**Author:** [@strange\_steve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/strange_steve)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mpg-vehicle-options-with-decent-ground-clearance/107921 "2019-10-20T21:09:38Z")
I come from a family of jeeps and love camping, but my poor 3" lifted 2001 VW Jetta diesel at 250k miles is near the end of her life. Its the prefect size and i like the security of the trunk a sedan provides from thieve… --- ## [More Honda transmission problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-honda-transmission-problems/150878)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-honda-transmission-problems/150878 "2019-10-20T20:04:51Z")
Apparently, high heat conditions in these transmissions cause the trans fluid to deteriorate very badly within just a couple of years. I wonder if Honda is going to update their maintenance schedule in light of that p… --- ## [Starting a car without a key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-car-without-a-key/150905)
**Author:** [@Adrian\_Allen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adrian_Allen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-car-without-a-key/150905 "2019-10-20T03:53:20Z")
Do you guys think I would be able to start a 1989 Nissan king cab standard by jumping the starter Silinoid ? Would the wheel lock up maybe? --- ## [Should I sell my car for an older car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-sell-my-car-for-an-older-car/151037)
**Author:** [@kevincao54\_158732](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevincao54_158732)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-sell-my-car-for-an-older-car/151037 "2019-10-20T00:36:55Z")
I’m currently 17 and I drive a 2006 BMW 525i. The car was driven by my mom then my sister so it has a few issues. While the car does still run, I was wondering if it would be worth it to sell the car for a cheaper yet mo… --- ## [Vibration With highway speed acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-with-highway-speed-acceleration/150901)
**Author:** [@Adrian\_Allen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adrian_Allen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-with-highway-speed-acceleration/150901 "2019-10-19T03:41:12Z")
I have a 2001 Chevy express and when I’m accelerating at higher speeds like from 70-90 mph I hear a vibration oscillating on and off ever 1-2 seconds what do you guys think it could be :thinking: thanks for you knowledge… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=138) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=140)