# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=146 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 147 --- ## [Fuel pump sending unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-sending-unit/145860)
**Author:** [@reedman\_155636](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reedman_155636)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-sending-unit/145860 "2019-08-05T00:59:45Z")
Subaru baja, Is the sending unit in the fuel pump? Just got a new fuel pump and fuel gauge does not work. --- ## [2006 Hyundai Tucson - Mice and sunroofs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-tucson-mice-and-sunroofs/145963)
**Author:** [@EllenMcGill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllenMcGill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-tucson-mice-and-sunroofs/145963 "2019-08-05T00:03:19Z")
Re: “Cars Can’t Weather the Storms” column in today’s Providence Journal. Another possibility for sunroof (or moonroof) drains to cause troubles is this: in 2012 a mouse created a U in the bottom of one of my tubes to s… --- ## [Batauto.com](https://community.cartalk.com/t/batauto-com/100773)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/batauto-com/100773 "2019-08-04T21:23:33Z")
What do you guys think about the batauto.com website? I remembered it from several years ago, and it had some severe problems and may have disappeared for awhile. Apparently, they've been having severe financial diffi… --- ## [Total Loss: When to sign title over to insurance company.](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-loss-when-to-sign-title-over-to-insurance-company/145892)
**Author:** [@anish.rp\_155602](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anish.rp_155602)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-loss-when-to-sign-title-over-to-insurance-company/145892 "2019-08-04T20:00:16Z")
Trying to finish up a settlement for a car accident where our vehicle has been declared a total loss. Earlier there was disagreement on storage cost and towing company’s charges when discussed the payment on call. I rep… --- ## [Removing odors from cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-odors-from-cars/145954)
**Author:** [@edwiacek\_155692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwiacek_155692)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-odors-from-cars/145954 "2019-08-04T13:06:09Z")
To remove odors from cars, simply get a shallow, disposable aluminum pan; fill it with new charcoal briquets and place under whichever seat has room for it. The charcoal will absorb most odors, and this can be used anywh… --- ## [Can moderator change my username?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-moderator-change-my-username/103085)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-moderator-change-my-username/103085 "2019-08-03T13:15:57Z")
Please, I don't care what it is, can be anything like Anonymous7634. I didn't get to chose my username and didn't realize what it was until I attempted to post something. Can a moderator please change it I don't care wha… --- ## [Button next to the gear shift?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/button-next-to-the-gear-shift/145801)
**Author:** [@elizabeth.robles13\_155593](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elizabeth.robles13_155593)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/button-next-to-the-gear-shift/145801 "2019-08-03T02:06:10Z")
I’ve discovered a small white button next to the gear shift, I want to know what it’s for. Not on the gear shift, it’s not the O/D, but it’s on the shift selector, right above “P”. It was covered by a small lid so I coul… --- ## [2011 Jetta Whining When letting off accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jetta-whining-when-letting-off-accelerator/145732)
**Author:** [@doninpage\_155554](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doninpage_155554)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jetta-whining-when-letting-off-accelerator/145732 "2019-08-03T00:43:35Z")
Hi! I recently bought a 2011 jetta automatic and have was having weird noises. Took it back to the dealership and told me it’s the torque converter but that since it’s not failing the warranty wont fix it. I wanted other… --- ## [Who is the best used car salesman?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-is-the-best-used-car-salesman/145611)
**Author:** [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-is-the-best-used-car-salesman/145611 "2019-08-02T04:36:08Z")
Anybody up for a challenge? A guy around the corner from my shop does a fair bit of wheeling and dealing, almost all in old VW’s. A few weeks ago, he came back from a 1200+ miles roundtrip in Sweden with these two “car… --- ## [What do you do with a drunken sailor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-a-drunken-sailor/145535)
**Author:** [@oen.armstrong\_147518](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oen.armstrong_147518)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-a-drunken-sailor/145535 "2019-07-31T01:47:15Z")
Have a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid 240,000+ miles on it that now has a busted transmission and power steering. It is also almost due for a new Hybrid battery. All these repairs come to a 7k-8k minimum. Probably more like 10k… --- ## [1991 Camaro RS 3.1 V6 Speed sensor programming?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camaro-rs-3-1-v6-speed-sensor-programming/145400)
**Author:** [@birdbrainxzx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdbrainxzx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-camaro-rs-3-1-v6-speed-sensor-programming/145400 "2019-07-31T00:25:34Z")
Hey Guys, I’m working on my 91 Camaro RS. I had a problem where my speedometer and odometer weren’t working. when the car would run for about 15 minutes and get up to operating temp, both would start working although it … --- ## [Bad times for Nissan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-times-for-nissan/145276)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-times-for-nissan/145276 "2019-07-30T20:19:19Z")
Nissan’s first-quarter operating profit fell 98.5%! --- ## [Demolition Derbies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/demolition-derbies/145529)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/demolition-derbies/145529 "2019-07-30T12:04:35Z")
One of the local County Fairs is going to have a Demolition Derby. Any comments? --- ## [Fuel/gas door stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gas-door-stuck/145457)
**Author:** [@Francine.davidson\_155381](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francine.davidson_155381)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gas-door-stuck/145457 "2019-07-29T00:20:19Z")
honda civic 2017. The gas door won’t open. --- ## [Calvin Conover's 2000 Honda Insight : still running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calvin-conovers-2000-honda-insight-still-running/145239)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calvin-conovers-2000-honda-insight-still-running/145239 "2019-07-28T13:42:50Z")
'GROVETON, N.H. -- When Honda introduced the first hybrid vehicle in America, the 2000 Insight, there was technological wonder, but few would call it pretty. Car and Driver magazine said it had “styling inspired by laxat… --- ## [GPS System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-system/26950)
**Author:** [@drmangone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drmangone)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-system/26950 "2019-07-28T06:10:53Z")
I have a 2004 Towncar. What is the best GPS system to get? --- ## [New Reliable Car with Specific Features](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-reliable-car-with-specific-features/145291)
**Author:** [@debasisg\_142888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debasisg_142888)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-reliable-car-with-specific-features/145291 "2019-07-28T03:00:46Z")
Hi there, here is the background. My Toyota Corolla has 242K miles and still going. But I am looking around just in case it dies. Must be naturally aspirated preferably with no CVT. Need power. Should be reliable for 2… --- ## [What does GVWR and GAWR mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-gvwr-and-gawr-mean/145252)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-gvwr-and-gawr-mean/145252 "2019-07-27T23:01:46Z")
The sticker on my truck’s door jam says GVW 5000, Front GAWR 2000, Rear GAWR 3000. What does all that mean? Or better, of what practical use is that information to me? I was recently hauling some bags of cement produc… --- ## [I was raised Chevy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-raised-chevy/145290)
**Author:** [@gh0std0mbr0ck7\_155274](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gh0std0mbr0ck7_155274)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-raised-chevy/145290 "2019-07-27T20:05:36Z")
My husband and I were both raised Chevy… But just recently, we bought a 1999 Ford Mustang GT. She’s had some weight reduction and exhaust work done. shes loud and fast. I smile everytime we drive her. I can’t get enough…… --- ## [Any suggestions for a vehicle capable of towing 3500 lbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-vehicle-capable-of-towing-3500-lbs/145306)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-vehicle-capable-of-towing-3500-lbs/145306 "2019-07-27T13:43:12Z")
I don’t want a truck, SUV or sedan would be fine, adding a hitch is fine. Looking used probably as old as 2013. Thought y’all might have some ideas. Mostly for a 2 mile trip to launch our boat and pick it up 4 times a ye… --- ## [A cure for oil consumption?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cure-for-oil-consumption/144964)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cure-for-oil-consumption/144964 "2019-07-27T11:42:04Z")
I have had an interesting experience with a one cylinder engine on my old lawnmower that I bought in 1992. Three years ago, it began using copious quantities of oil. The blue smoke was so thick I was fogging for mosquit… --- ## [dB meter for the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/db-meter-for-the-car/145184)
**Author:** [@mperry\_153483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mperry_153483)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/db-meter-for-the-car/145184 "2019-07-27T06:45:02Z")
I am adding sound deadening to my car and bought a dB meter to gauge its effects. The first step is to calibrate the meter using a 94dB 1mhz sound source. I was rather hoping new tech would come calibrated. I don’t work … --- ## [The case of the counterfeit Lamborghini](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-counterfeit-lamborghini/145214)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-counterfeit-lamborghini/145214 "2019-07-27T06:41:54Z")
--- ## [I'm at a loss with my Ford escape please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-at-a-loss-with-my-ford-escape-please-help/145330)
**Author:** [@Sassymarie3188\_155260](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sassymarie3188_155260)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-at-a-loss-with-my-ford-escape-please-help/145330 "2019-07-27T00:23:02Z")
\[details=“Summary”\]have a 2004 Ford Escape V6 3. 0 with 73, 000 miles on it. It ran perfect for about six months and then one day I noticed the check engine light came on so I then did it oil change and it went away for … --- ## [$100,000 Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100-000-pickup/143065)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100-000-pickup/143065 "2019-07-26T23:26:53Z")
Embedded in this article is the real reason GM and Ford are dropping sedans and concentrating on trucks. Profit Margin in Pickups is several time higher then a sedan. http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/new-chevy-p… --- ## [Car Seat Heights Getting Lower Every Year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seat-heights-getting-lower-every-year/145304)
**Author:** [@debasisg\_142888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debasisg_142888)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seat-heights-getting-lower-every-year/145304 "2019-07-26T20:48:04Z")
How do you guys feel about it? I am short height and get really frustrated seeing all sedans make you sit close to the ground and get annoyed by the headlights of every truck/SUV. And visibility is poor at a lower height… --- ## [Introducing Ask Someone Who Owns One](https://community.cartalk.com/t/introducing-ask-someone-who-owns-one/112479)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/introducing-ask-someone-who-owns-one/112479 "2019-07-26T15:05:00Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know about a new feature that has launched for the site, in conjunction with our partners at carcomplaints.com. It’s called Ask Someone Who Owns One. It allows people using Car Complaint… --- ## [What is the best resources to carry for 1800 KM trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-resources-to-carry-for-1800-km-trip/145157)
**Author:** [@sayyedsohaib16\_155182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sayyedsohaib16_155182)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-resources-to-carry-for-1800-km-trip/145157 "2019-07-25T22:33:47Z")
I am planning to go on a trip to complete 1800 Km. I own a Honda City, can anyone suggest to me which resources to carry to complete the 1800 km trip? Also, suggest to me which car will be best and will be comfortable fo… --- ## ['Was the Automotive Era a Terrible Mistake? '](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-the-automotive-era-a-terrible-mistake/144994)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-the-automotive-era-a-terrible-mistake/144994 "2019-07-25T12:00:22Z")
--- ## [AWD vs 4wd in Snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-vs-4wd-in-snow/145037)
**Author:** [@PaulTroutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulTroutman)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-vs-4wd-in-snow/145037 "2019-07-25T05:38:58Z")
Is all-wheel or 4-wheel drive better for driving in snow? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=145) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=147)