# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=145 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 146 --- ## [1991 Camaro RS 3.1 to 5.7 Vortec swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camaro-rs-3-1-to-5-7-vortec-swap/146935)
**Author:** [@birdbrainxzx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdbrainxzx)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camaro-rs-3-1-to-5-7-vortec-swap/146935 "2019-08-19T21:58:11Z")
Hey Guys. I’m getting ready to buy a 350 SBC 5.7 Vortec for my 91 camaro to upgrade. I’ve been doing a lot of research on what all will need done. I’ve been hearing a lot of conflicting information on what will actually … --- ## [New spark plug broken stuck in hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-spark-plug-broken-stuck-in-hole/147031)
**Author:** [@Ashleigh\_Harrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashleigh_Harrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-spark-plug-broken-stuck-in-hole/147031 "2019-08-19T15:50:02Z")
Hi. Looking for some advice please changed all spark plugs on my car Subaru Forester. All spark plugs went in fine apart from one. As I was putting last one in I broke the ceramic. I have now cleared all loose ceramic o… --- ## [2018 GMC Canyon - No Backup Warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-canyon-no-backup-warning/146977)
**Author:** [@deansturtevant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deansturtevant)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 9:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-canyon-no-backup-warning/146977 "2019-08-19T09:11:40Z")
The back up has no warning system --- ## [Catalytic converter assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-assembly/147008)
**Author:** [@Telomeresforever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Telomeresforever)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-assembly/147008 "2019-08-19T03:13:26Z")
Anyone have any suggestions on where could I purchase the whole cat system assembly system in CA? --- ## [Use of car battery to start lawnmower battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-car-battery-to-start-lawnmower-battery/146617)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-car-battery-to-start-lawnmower-battery/146617 "2019-08-18T20:48:01Z")
By accident the key of the riding lawn mower was left in start position and drained the battery. car and mower battery are both 12V. Could I use the car battery to jump start the lawmower? Do i make the connections first… --- ## [2011 Dodge Caravan - Missing Manual Followup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caravan-missing-manual-followup/146889)
**Author:** [@ThomasColbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasColbert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caravan-missing-manual-followup/146889 "2019-08-17T13:27:50Z")
RAY MAGLIOZZI, re: Your article “The Case of the Missing Car Manual” Hi, Ray, I enjoyed your article about the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Express needing an owner’s manual. I was a little surprised about your advice abou… --- ## [Thoughts on the Dodge Charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-the-dodge-charger/139748)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-the-dodge-charger/139748 "2019-08-18T03:10:23Z")
Rented a 19 Dodge Charger for a trip out of state. The car was a base model but had very comfortable seats and was well equipped and drove well. The car had 40k on it and had some slight engine/exhaust noise at star… --- ## [Front Splitters: Gimmick or Do They Work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-splitters-gimmick-or-do-they-work/146896)
**Author:** [@mdrickicki\_156289](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdrickicki_156289)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-splitters-gimmick-or-do-they-work/146896 "2019-08-17T19:07:58Z")
Hi everyone, My name is Mike and I’m from NYC. I hope this is the right place to post but I was wondering if anyone had any experience with front splitters. I’m really not sure if they do anything and if they’re only fo… --- ## [When buying a new car what should we expect the dealership to tell us](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-buying-a-new-car-what-should-we-expect-the-dealership-to-tell-us/146728)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-buying-a-new-car-what-should-we-expect-the-dealership-to-tell-us/146728 "2019-08-15T20:27:48Z")
Well I just bought my first ever brand new car. It had a whopping 12 miles on it when I drove it off the lot. Prior to purchase I did a number of searches on line on the car I was looking at and purchased (2019 Fiesta … --- ## [Bent drill bit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-drill-bit/146723)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-drill-bit/146723 "2019-08-15T09:47:59Z")
I have broken more than my share of drill bits, but never bent one. It is a no name bit, pretty sure from a bargain bin somewhere, but usually bits are brittle and snap. Anyone else ever bend one? --- ## [Tesla RFD chip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-rfd-chip/146748)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-rfd-chip/146748 "2019-08-15T02:03:14Z")
Include me out of those willing to have chips inserted in my body for any reason! Not for employment and certainly not for a car. --- ## [A State repair prices mandated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-state-repair-prices-mandated/146613)
**Author:** [@phoenix900](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phoenix900)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-state-repair-prices-mandated/146613 "2019-08-14T17:49:26Z")
remember when a state, Ca I think , listed a range of allowed repair prices? When did that get repealed? --- ## [Question About Fuel Trim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-fuel-trim/146530)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-fuel-trim/146530 "2019-08-14T13:46:56Z")
Trying to learn here . . . bought an OBD2 scanner to ID an MIL (which later went away) and got drawn into learning about fuel trim. My numbers are out of whack, but my questions are: Is long-term fuel trim a running t… --- ## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-lemon/146474)
**Author:** [@Williams57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williams57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-lemon/146474 "2019-08-13T03:09:36Z")
Bought is used from a friend who worked at Chrysler. He bought it new. I took delivery with 38,500 miles. At about 43,00 miles started not wanting to turn over/starting. To start it I would disconnect battery for about 5… --- ## [Porsche Type 64 on auction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-type-64-on-auction/146544)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-type-64-on-auction/146544 "2019-08-12T16:35:43Z")
'It is tiny, and with a body made from thin sheets of hand-formed, aircraft-grade aluminum, it exudes fragility. It doesn't make up for its lack of robustness with any significant power. The car's modified, air-cooled Vo… --- ## [Mysteries short](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysteries-short/146536)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Conidi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_Conidi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysteries-short/146536 "2019-08-12T15:40:47Z")
99 Saturn sl1 3 weeks ago backed out of driveway went from reverse to drive and car died out and wouldnt restart (no crank) but still had power to dashlights headlights ect car sat 2 days and restarted out of nowhere wit… --- ## [Towing with a chevy cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-chevy-cavalier/33647)
**Author:** [@romeo1311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/romeo1311)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-chevy-cavalier/33647 "2019-08-12T04:01:38Z")
I have a mint 2002 chevy cavalier(33,000mi.) with a 2.2L mfi L4 dohc (2200) engine with 4 speed auto trans. The manual says DO NOT tow with this engine. I want to tow a small tear drop trailer at 980 lbs. with a tongue w… --- ## [Update: 2005 Acura TL VSA system kicks in randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-2005-acura-tl-vsa-system-kicks-in-randomly/145733)
**Author:** [@Mila\_Cainey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mila_Cainey)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-2005-acura-tl-vsa-system-kicks-in-randomly/145733 "2019-08-12T00:11:12Z")
Update: Took the car into the Acura dealership and they gave me a $7700 repair estimate for everything, including the ABS Modulator. Belt Tensioner - $450 Oil Pump Gasket - $1300 Power Steering Pump Reseal - $460 ABS… --- ## [What happened t o cornering lights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-t-o-cornering-lights/146385)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-t-o-cornering-lights/146385 "2019-08-11T17:56:41Z")
My parents owned a 1963 Buick LeSabre. One of the options on this Buick was cornering lights. When the turning signal was activated, a light on the side of front fender came on to illuminate the path. There was one s… --- ## [2018 Subaru Forester - Car Sickness For First Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-car-sickness-for-first-time/146389)
**Author:** [@DarleneSheehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarleneSheehan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-car-sickness-for-first-time/146389 "2019-08-11T12:49:08Z")
I get car sickness when a passenger in our Subaru Forester, never had this problem before. What can be causing this and how can we correct this. --- ## [Union of Concerned Scientists tool calculates the emissions of using an electric car by location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/union-of-concerned-scientists-tool-calculates-the-emissions-of-using-an-electric-car-by-location/146336)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/union-of-concerned-scientists-tool-calculates-the-emissions-of-using-an-electric-car-by-location/146336 "2019-08-10T23:45:37Z")
--- ## [Bye-bye to the so-called "Smart" car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bye-bye-to-the-so-called-smart-car/139542)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bye-bye-to-the-so-called-smart-car/139542 "2019-08-09T23:25:15Z")
… at least in The US… http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/the-smart-car-is-officially-dead-in-the-us/ar-AAAHNvQ?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=UE01DHP :thinking: --- ## [Subaru Radio Security Code Requirement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-radio-security-code-requirement/146235)
**Author:** [@jagiger1\_155873](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jagiger1_155873)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-radio-security-code-requirement/146235 "2019-08-10T05:04:14Z")
Hello, I wanted to know if my 2016 Subaru Impreza hatchback need a radio security code. I was told by the dealer that I didn’t need one. However, the initial radio required on so I was thinking that the replacement on… --- ## [AC-airconditionning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-airconditionning/143113)
**Author:** [@ROBERT29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERT29)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-airconditionning/143113 "2019-08-09T20:51:16Z")
odor air climatiser smell chemical --- ## [Stupid people, who is the jerk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-people-who-is-the-jerk/146098)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-people-who-is-the-jerk/146098 "2019-08-09T13:07:42Z")
So walking I look both ways no traffic left or right going northbound I am, start crossing the street, screeching her tires going south and turning left not even slowing for a stop sign flips me the bird hollering get th… --- ## [Can I sell my car without a title in hand? (it's lost)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-sell-my-car-without-a-title-in-hand-its-lost/145894)
**Author:** [@welcomtotehjungle\_155638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/welcomtotehjungle_155638)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-sell-my-car-without-a-title-in-hand-its-lost/145894 "2019-08-08T17:02:02Z")
Hi, I live in Washinton state and I have someone interested in buying my vehicle, but I won’t be able to contact the DOL in time to find out if it’s legal to sell it before the guy has to buy it. It’s an odd situation … --- ## [Plug-in or Hybrid, 2012 or newer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plug-in-or-hybrid-2012-or-newer/146096)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plug-in-or-hybrid-2012-or-newer/146096 "2019-08-07T20:30:51Z")
What are some best options if I want a Plug-in or Hybrid, 2012 or newer? Chevy Volt Plug in Prius (2012 onwards) 2014 Accord Plug in Volt vs Prius - which is more reliable? Volt doesn’t have much trunk space. --- ## [Bought a used 2018 Volvo but turned off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-used-2018-volvo-but-turned-off-while-driving/145642)
**Author:** [@Buzzguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buzzguy)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-used-2018-volvo-but-turned-off-while-driving/145642 "2019-08-07T01:44:47Z")
Hi, Purchased a car through carvana and have 7 days to return or keep and repair under their warranty. The car is a 2018 v60 cross country. We’ve only had it for 2 days and today it completely shut off I’m the middle of… --- ## [Bad news for Lordstown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-news-for-lordstown/146159)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2019, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-news-for-lordstown/146159 "2019-08-06T22:08:51Z")
The town’s “savior” is profiting to the tune of only $70 per day. Perhaps the locals should have sold their homes instead of following bad advice. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-06/trump-s-savior-of-g… --- ## [My catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-catalytic-converter/146054)
**Author:** [@Telomeresforever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Telomeresforever)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-catalytic-converter/146054 "2019-08-06T14:40:59Z")
I replaced my replaced Catalytic Converter and after about six months, the check engine light went on. I went to get it checked and it says the Catalytic Converter is bad. I talked to a guy from the manufacturer and he … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=144) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=146)