# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=143 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 144 --- ## [Car Talk Blog about the junkyard scene](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-blog-about-the-junkyard-scene/148516)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-blog-about-the-junkyard-scene/148516 "2019-09-11T13:51:08Z")
The blogger doesn’t seem to like seeing the fastener holding the interior door handle trim. Apparently he finds this very offensive, prefers it to be hidden. Me, I’d prefer to have the fasteners like this one visible b/… --- ## [Run it to the ground or . . . (I know, I've read the posts and articles, but . . . )](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-it-to-the-ground-or-i-know-ive-read-the-posts-and-articles-but/148507)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-it-to-the-ground-or-i-know-ive-read-the-posts-and-articles-but/148507 "2019-09-11T13:36:31Z")
Within about 8 mos. I will need to replace a 2006 Sienna w/163K miles w/a newer van for ADA reasons. I’ve owned this van since 28K - garaged nightly, maintained religiously . . . due for a timing belt change (first was c… --- ## [Leave manual transmission In gear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leave-manual-transmission-in-gear/34727)
**Author:** [@SueRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueRay)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leave-manual-transmission-in-gear/34727 "2019-09-10T22:47:00Z")
Hi, My dad taught me how to drive a manuel car. He always left the car in neutral when parked. Mechanics always leave it in first. What is best? Does it matter if you are on a hill or on a flat surface --- ## [LED Backup.lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-backup-lights/148188)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-backup-lights/148188 "2019-09-10T15:27:20Z")
I know there are LED bulbs to replace many types of incandescent automotive bulbs, including backup lamps. I wanted to buy LED backup lamps for my 2000 Buick Century but the fine print on the bulb package stated not lega… --- ## [Mystery button on toyoto corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-button-on-toyoto-corolla/148005)
**Author:** [@WALLY155587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WALLY155587)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-button-on-toyoto-corolla/148005 "2019-09-10T07:46:48Z")
There is a small button you can see when you open the glove box on the left side that says “set”. What does this do? --- ## [More ethanol, please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-ethanol-please/147717)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-ethanol-please/147717 "2019-09-09T14:45:13Z")
I just caught a side bar on television mention that an immediate increase from E10 to E15 is somewhat certain. Why are we being robbed with watered down gasoline with no complaint from the people we sent to represent us?… --- ## [Porsche takes aim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-takes-aim/148381)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-takes-aim/148381 "2019-09-09T12:57:31Z")
… at Tesla’s Model S: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2019/09/04/porsche-joins-electric-car-chase?utm\_source=morning\_brew --- ## [Jeep CJ5 trans swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cj5-trans-swap/148280)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cj5-trans-swap/148280 "2019-09-09T02:02:34Z")
Hello I’m new here and I was wondering if anyone could give some insight on this. I have a 1979 Jeep CJ5 and I want to put a small block in it with a NVG 3550 because I’m not into offroading and want the overdrive. I’ve … --- ## [Times when the manual didn't help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/times-when-the-manual-didnt-help/148319)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/times-when-the-manual-didnt-help/148319 "2019-09-08T03:12:27Z")
I know the standard advice is “Read the manual!” But what if the manual is no help? Has anyone ever been in that situation? I have. Here’s my story: Before I bought my Corolla, I owned a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. This wa… --- ## [Brake pedal feels flat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-feels-flat/138011)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-feels-flat/138011 "2019-09-08T01:00:40Z")
got kids vue to fix the bad serp belt pulley. as i drove it home i noticed it has an odd brake application feel? still cant get rear drums off as they are fuzed to the hub. got new drums but seems like no time and not e… --- ## [Transmission codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-codes/148293)
**Author:** [@jdhailey68\_157156](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdhailey68_157156)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-codes/148293 "2019-09-08T00:56:07Z")
hello. I have 2012 sonata 2.4l 6speed auto. recently the engine light came on. I had it scanned. it came back p0713, p0711, p0713 on the codes. The next morning light engine light was off. It has never came back on. I h… --- ## [How do I end site membership enrollment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-end-site-membership-enrollment/76783)
**Author:** [@LetsPlayArmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LetsPlayArmis)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-end-site-membership-enrollment/76783 "2019-09-07T13:06:38Z")
I'd like to withdraw my membership enrollment, how is that done? I looked all over even in the TOS but didn't see a mention of how to quit. --- ## [New distributor nightmare 89 F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-distributor-nightmare-89-f150/147802)
**Author:** [@newbee41360\_156861](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newbee41360_156861)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-distributor-nightmare-89-f150/147802 "2019-09-06T22:08:06Z")
My truck goes thru several ignition modules a year, so we were advised to change the distributor. What a nightmare, instead of letting me take it to a shop my husband changed it. No power, so then after we worked for 3 … --- ## [+ and - on my gear shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-on-my-gear-shift/148170)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-on-my-gear-shift/148170 "2019-09-06T13:14:53Z")
I have a 2019 Ford Fiesta SE HB. Got it about a month ago and on the gear shift there is a silver +/- button. Exactly what does this do, when should it be used and does not using it cause any harm to the engine or tran… --- ## [How school buses became yellow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-school-buses-became-yellow/148132)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-school-buses-became-yellow/148132 "2019-09-06T04:20:09Z")
This is interesting, I think… --- ## [2006 Caravan burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-caravan-burning-oil/147698)
**Author:** [@jeoinva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeoinva)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-caravan-burning-oil/147698 "2019-09-06T03:48:14Z")
Our 2006 Dodge Caravan needs a quart of oil every couple of months. There’s no oil stain in our driveway, so I don’t think it’s leaking. My husband thinks the engine is running hot. Any way to fix that? Thanks --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Impala - Invest in Snow Tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-impala-invest-in-snow-tires/148158)
**Author:** [@William48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William48)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-impala-invest-in-snow-tires/148158 "2019-09-06T03:31:05Z")
No idea if this site is still active, but Car Talk was (and will always be) amazing. Do snow tires make a difference on a 2005 Chevrolet Impala? The car is uglier than sin but drives really well in the snow. Just wonderi… --- ## [2019 Toyota Prius Prime - Range](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-prime-range/148172)
**Author:** [@Ellen39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ellen39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-prime-range/148172 "2019-09-05T21:54:14Z")
Whats the traveling range of a 2019 Prius Prime? --- ## [When did CVTs stop making noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-cvts-stop-making-noise/148057)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-cvts-stop-making-noise/148057 "2019-09-05T20:14:18Z")
Several years ago I test drove a used 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer but the CVT transmission made such a godawful noise I bought a Corolla instead. A few months ago I rented a 2019 Corolla and I was surprised to learn it also h… --- ## [About 4gallons of mixed gas in F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-4gallons-of-mixed-gas-in-f150/147911)
**Author:** [@Brittmoe85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brittmoe85)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-4gallons-of-mixed-gas-in-f150/147911 "2019-09-05T16:21:56Z")
My truck was on empty and someone put about 4 gallons of mixed gas in my F150. It will not crank. Please help. Should i use non ethanol to fill up? --- ## [New motorcycle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-motorcycle/148009)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-motorcycle/148009 "2019-09-05T13:08:50Z")
Yesterday FNC hosted the manufacturer of JANUS and had their 3 models available on display. They were nostalgic in appearance and I just checked them out on line and the only thing impressive is the low price which seems… --- ## [VIN are car are NOT a match!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-are-car-are-not-a-match/83584)
**Author:** [@missalisa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missalisa)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-are-car-are-not-a-match/83584 "2019-09-05T02:12:19Z")
I just discovered that the VIN on my car is NOT for the car they sold me. It was a dealership. And I never would have found out if I hadn't tried to shop for some auto parts on my own. What do I do? --- ## [Car starts faster when i put key into ignition few times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-faster-when-i-put-key-into-ignition-few-times/148062)
**Author:** [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geimerislt0612x_152917)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-faster-when-i-put-key-into-ignition-few-times/148062 "2019-09-05T01:18:45Z")
As the title says, when i put key into ignition for few times the car starts very quickly, but when i start without doing so it takes alot longer and seems like the car might just not start at all because it cranks for s… --- ## [This is too true](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-too-true/146488)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-too-true/146488 "2019-09-03T20:34:49Z")
In today’s comics: --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Camaro - Paint - check it out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-camaro-paint-check-it-out/147968)
**Author:** [@BarryBradberry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryBradberry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-camaro-paint-check-it-out/147968 "2019-09-03T05:04:22Z")
Topic (New Camaro with non matching doors.) Since the new Camaro was introduced in 2005 I have noticed the doors do not match the rest of the factory paint job. All I can imagine is there doors are painted at another s… --- ## [200k 2013 civic 600 mile trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/200k-2013-civic-600-mile-trip/145866)
**Author:** [@Oliviarose0445\_155644](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oliviarose0445_155644)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/200k-2013-civic-600-mile-trip/145866 "2019-09-02T00:54:30Z")
I have a 2013 Honda civic that is a commuter and has 200k plus miles. The car has never missed any scheduled maintenance. It runs smooth and without noises . I’ll be changing the plugs and wires and doing an oil change … --- ## [Triumph TR3 - Cambridge memory](https://community.cartalk.com/t/triumph-tr3-cambridge-memory/147819)
**Author:** [@DonSordillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonSordillo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/triumph-tr3-cambridge-memory/147819 "2019-09-01T21:47:43Z")
O. K. So it isn’t an Aston Martin, you don’t have a slot for a Triumph TR3. Question: Did you have a garage in Northern Cambridge in the 1960’s? If so do you remember a yellow TR3 with a smashed in nose? Ciao --- ## [Hinda civic 2000 coupe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hinda-civic-2000-coupe/147862)
**Author:** [@jd24flores\_156429](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jd24flores_156429)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hinda-civic-2000-coupe/147862 "2019-09-01T00:18:04Z")
I was driving my car on the freeway all of a sudden it lost electricity power. car did not turn off on me but lights went dim. Car started to bog and struggle to accelerate. I jumped started it and it seemed to accelerat… --- ## [Active Safety Features](https://community.cartalk.com/t/active-safety-features/147683)
**Author:** [@DrDavidFrisbie\_156796](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrDavidFrisbie_156796)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/active-safety-features/147683 "2019-08-31T19:05:07Z")
I rent cars often, and am frequently annoyed with active safety features. Among the worst: lane departure warnings, adaptive cruise control, and an eye-tracking device that scolds me every time I scan the environment for… --- ## [If you know any "aluminum foil helmet" types](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-know-any-aluminum-foil-helmet-types/147762)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-know-any-aluminum-foil-helmet-types/147762 "2019-08-30T13:56:33Z")
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