# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=140 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 141 --- ## [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… --- ## [Engine rebuild (lifters)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rebuild-lifters/150930)
**Author:** [@Lukescott73102\_158669](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lukescott73102_158669)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rebuild-lifters/150930 "2019-10-18T12:59:31Z")
I’m putting a new head on a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. When I put the push rods back in I noticed that both lifters on cylinder three are down. Is this normal or do they need replaced? --- ## [2014 Mazda Mazda5 - Lousy Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-mazda5-lousy-radio/150897)
**Author:** [@JOHNJAUSS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHNJAUSS)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-mazda5-lousy-radio/150897 "2019-10-18T02:39:05Z")
Great car…getting 30+ mpg! …lousy radio and no AM…I read that none of them are all that great and the only thing to do install aftermarket which sounds like a nightmare! --- ## [I never knew](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-never-knew/150377)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-never-knew/150377 "2019-10-17T07:27:08Z")
--- ## [Car battery Light & sounds light crap & boils over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-light-sounds-light-crap-boils-over/150323)
**Author:** [@Seb\_Astian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seb_Astian)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-light-sounds-light-crap-boils-over/150323 "2019-10-16T22:32:04Z")
Ford Taurus 2002 SE 3.0L V6 - Vin:U Mileage 128\*\*\* No check engine light. Only light on is the battery 1st Problem - Car Battery When I drove the car to this restaurant to go deliver the food, the car was running fin… --- ## [A black eye for AutoNation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-black-eye-for-autonation/150811)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-black-eye-for-autonation/150811 "2019-10-16T13:20:39Z")
--- ## [Borla Exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/borla-exhaust/150477)
**Author:** [@CapitalTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapitalTruck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/borla-exhaust/150477 "2019-10-15T23:54:15Z")
Anyone have any experience with Borla cat-back systems? Been thinking about one for my truck… --- ## [Maps of auto emissions in the USA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maps-of-auto-emissions-in-the-usa/150437)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maps-of-auto-emissions-in-the-usa/150437 "2019-10-15T14:31:30Z")
--- ## [Restoring stale gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-stale-gasoline/85191)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-stale-gasoline/85191 "2019-10-14T17:51:11Z")
Has anybody here had any good success or bad experiences with any particular gasoline restorer? I have a can of old lawnmower gasoline that's clearly going stale and would like to restore it, but there's so many false cl… --- ## [Reliability of Jeep Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-of-jeep-vehicles/150517)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-of-jeep-vehicles/150517 "2019-10-14T14:30:48Z")
Yes, I do see the reviews in Consumer Reports, trashing many domestic vehicles, but I live in the snowbelt, As much as I’d love to have anther Mustang, RWD cars are not the best option here. I drove a Jeep CJ once, and … --- ## [Difficult situations when buying a car for a family member](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficult-situations-when-buying-a-car-for-a-family-member/150560)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficult-situations-when-buying-a-car-for-a-family-member/150560 "2019-10-14T00:46:44Z")
The other day on the TV show Pawn Shop, Rick (the owner of the Las Vegas shop) decides to buy a car for his daughter, she’s around 20 years old. So this became a sort of comedy segment for the show. He & daughter… --- ## [Cheap "Air horn" from Walmart.com](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-air-horn-from-walmart-com/150630)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-air-horn-from-walmart-com/150630 "2019-10-12T23:11:43Z")
2013 Lexus RX350 lower-pitchorn failed likely from water andebris inside due to poorientation. (Knocked out dried mud and washed out sand. Now sounds, but falsetto.) For fun, replaced with $12.99 air horn. Seems a… --- ## [Want a Newer Car that rides like a 1998 Buick Lesabre or better!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-a-newer-car-that-rides-like-a-1998-buick-lesabre-or-better/93424)
**Author:** [@Ohiogirl1965](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ohiogirl1965)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-a-newer-car-that-rides-like-a-1998-buick-lesabre-or-better/93424 "2019-10-11T16:51:17Z")
Looking for recommendations. Have been driving Buick Lesabres for over 20 years. Every time I test drive a new car the ride sucks. I would really like a newer car with modern features...navigator, sync, blind spot etc … --- ## [2007 Camry LE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-camry-le/150374)
**Author:** [@Amanuel\_Bogale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amanuel_Bogale)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-camry-le/150374 "2019-10-11T13:42:47Z")
Hello! So basically when im driving in “D” Gear whenever I go above 80MPH on the highway, the car shakes a lot. We changed tires as well as pump them up, but this didn’t get removed. So now… whenever I know im gonna go i… --- ## ["Traction Control Off" message and Brake Light Goes on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-off-message-and-brake-light-goes-on/150453)
**Author:** [@TonyCone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyCone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-off-message-and-brake-light-goes-on/150453 "2019-10-11T09:29:02Z")
Hello, On our 2011 Chevy Traverse the Traction Control Off message is coming up on the dash. Comes up, “pings” for less than a minute, and then the message goes off. When the message does come up the Brake light is li… --- ## [Fuel pump goes out every two days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-goes-out-every-two-days/150436)
**Author:** [@Lacey\_Mitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lacey_Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-goes-out-every-two-days/150436 "2019-10-11T06:12:07Z")
1994 Chevy z71 … We have replaced my sons fuel pump 4 different.times within 6 weeks and it just keeps going out. What could be the problem? Please help --- ## ['Trump, Facing Farmers' Discontent, Plans Help for Ethanol'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trump-facing-farmers-discontent-plans-help-for-ethanol/150165)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trump-facing-farmers-discontent-plans-help-for-ethanol/150165 "2019-10-09T21:57:47Z")
' The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Agriculture jointly proposed new rules on Friday that would increase ethanol consumption at the expense of oil refineries to help corn and soybean farmers buffe… --- ## [200 walnuts in the engine compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/200-walnuts-in-the-engine-compartment/150351)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/200-walnuts-in-the-engine-compartment/150351 "2019-10-09T13:58:50Z")
on NPR this morning https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2019/10/20191009\_me\_hr1\_return-rachel.mp3 26 seconds --- ## [LoJack competitor recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lojack-competitor-recommendation/144373)
**Author:** [@Hoosier37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoosier37)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lojack-competitor-recommendation/144373 "2019-10-08T18:42:05Z")
I am thinking of paying $700 for LoJack. I really want to know where my car is if it is stolen. Is there a competitor that has more features or a lower price that people recommend? --- ## [Looking at few more cars, help me pin point](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-few-more-cars-help-me-pin-point/150188)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-few-more-cars-help-me-pin-point/150188 "2019-10-08T14:21:08Z")
2004 Grand Prix 115k - $2800 2001 Toyota camary 160k - $1600 2006 Mazda 6 135k - $2500 2009 Nissan Altima 124k - $3000 2010 mazda 6i sport 90k - $5,200 , said mechanic owned New: Brakes all around,Shocks front with L… --- ## [Brake fluid on a windshield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-on-a-windshield/150267)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-on-a-windshield/150267 "2019-10-08T02:24:36Z")
This was strange enough that I thought I’d ask here. I was at a strip mall that has a small, somewhat shifty-looking repair shop in it. While I was waiting for something else, I saw one of the mechanics come out to a car… --- ## [Vintage car and bike racing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vintage-car-and-bike-racing/150178)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vintage-car-and-bike-racing/150178 "2019-10-07T05:44:57Z")
… on the beach, in Wildwood, NJ: --- ## [Do not click! Flagged post removed by staff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-not-click-flagged-post-removed-by-staff/149684)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-not-click-flagged-post-removed-by-staff/149684 "2019-10-07T01:10:48Z")
Hello, This is an automated message from Car Talk Community to let you know that your post was removed. Your post was flagged as spam: the community feels it is an advertisement, something that is overly promotional in… --- ## [2006 Toyota Tacoma - 2TR-FE Engine Quality/Longevity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-tacoma-2tr-fe-engine-quality-longevity/150171)
**Author:** [@mmmm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmmm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-tacoma-2tr-fe-engine-quality-longevity/150171 "2019-10-06T06:42:23Z")
How is the quality of the 2 tr fe engines???can it take 1 million KM??? --- ## [Suggestions for newish car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-newish-car/150079)
**Author:** [@Cole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cole)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-newish-car/150079 "2019-10-06T04:48:11Z")
Hi everyone. I am in need of a new/newish car. This will primarily be used as a commuter car so approximately 60 mostly stop/go highway miles total per day (5 days a week) in the south. It has to fit 2 car seats and a… --- ## [Photo Red Light violation (6 photos and 12-second video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/photo-red-light-violation-6-photos-and-12-second-video/83046)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/photo-red-light-violation-6-photos-and-12-second-video/83046 "2019-10-05T22:03:41Z")
On the citation page: "You can view full color versions of the images and VIDEO of the incident at http://www.cite-web.com, enter the notice number ..." L000240934 "and PIN..." 258701372 --- ## [Totally Oblivious](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totally-oblivious/148880)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totally-oblivious/148880 "2019-10-05T17:38:36Z")
I had lunch at a fast food joint today. The setup at this place is a pair of glass doors opening into a vestibule, and then another pair of doors to walk into the restaurant proper. As I was approaching the inner set o… --- ## [Mazda 6 2010 door icon ajar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-2010-door-icon-ajar/150075)
**Author:** [@Claypool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Claypool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-2010-door-icon-ajar/150075 "2019-10-05T02:36:14Z")
The door ajar icon sometimes goes on when garaged at night, sitting at a light or even when driving. All doors an d trunk are latched shut. My mechanic thinks the passenger door switch/latch assembly needs to be changed.… --- ## [Current Generation Hybrid Crossovers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-generation-hybrid-crossovers/149719)
**Author:** [@debasisg\_142888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debasisg_142888)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-generation-hybrid-crossovers/149719 "2019-10-04T13:57:17Z")
What are you excited about upcoming 2020 hybrids? Ford Escape Honda CR-V Toyota RAV4 I am eagerly waiting for the CR-V. Both Honda and Ford are expected with mechanical AWD, not the Toyota. Additionally, Toyota still … --- ## [110 source to 12 volt appliance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/110-source-to-12-volt-appliance/148141)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/110-source-to-12-volt-appliance/148141 "2019-10-04T03:28:07Z")
I’ve got a car stereo that I’m not using. I also have a little shop beside my house. I’d kind of like to use that car stereo and a car speaker or two as a shop radio. Nothing fancy, I’m not trying to do anything impressi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=139) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=141)