# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=148 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 149 --- ## [Distilled water for batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distilled-water-for-batteries/143450)
**Author:** [@Dave35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave35)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distilled-water-for-batteries/143450 "2019-07-08T22:31:17Z")
Do batteries really need distilled water? --- ## [Ford vs Ferrari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-vs-ferrari/143908)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-vs-ferrari/143908 "2019-07-08T14:39:40Z")
Saw a preview for what looks like a great movie. Ford vs Ferrari. It’s the story about Ford and the path to beat Ferrari at the 24 hour Le Mans. Matt Damon plays Carroll Shelby and Christian Bale plays driver Ken Miles.… --- ## ["Replacement" brand auto parts. Are they any good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-brand-auto-parts-are-they-any-good/68275)
**Author:** [@Harried\_Harry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harried_Harry)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-brand-auto-parts-are-they-any-good/68275 "2019-07-07T23:25:39Z")
I'm replacing some old parts (front shock/struts) on my 2000 Buick LeSabre. As I checked the internet for parts, I came across parts made by a company called "Replacement" auto parts. They are priced about 40% less than … --- ## [Radiator cooling fans not operating at temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-cooling-fans-not-operating-at-temperature/143818)
**Author:** [@D.j\_Nate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.j_Nate)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-cooling-fans-not-operating-at-temperature/143818 "2019-07-07T22:32:11Z")
1999 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8 liter radiator fans will not run causing overheating I have tested fan motors tested the relays and fusible links changed out the temperature Cooling sensor what am I missing. could this be a ec… --- ## [Best Looking Full Size Chevy and Buick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-looking-full-size-chevy-and-buick/143474)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-looking-full-size-chevy-and-buick/143474 "2019-07-07T21:58:23Z")
I have always wondered what opinions I’d get if I asked this question. What are your thoughts? What is the best looking full sized Chevrolet (car) and best looking Buick Electra 225? I’ll share my opinion after I … --- ## [2005 bmw 325i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-325i/136996)
**Author:** [@D.j\_Nate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.j_Nate)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-325i/136996 "2019-07-06T20:41:54Z")
Engine accelerates when the brake pedal is pushed I take the vacuum line from the brake booster with my finger over the hose and still does the same thing with no vacuum at the booster parking brake light stays on anti-… --- ## [How long will a 2006 Lexus GS300 AWD last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-will-a-2006-lexus-gs300-awd-last/143708)
**Author:** [@joshshanks3\_154228](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshshanks3_154228)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-will-a-2006-lexus-gs300-awd-last/143708 "2019-07-06T17:28:50Z")
I own a Lexus GS300 with 217,000 miles on it. It’s running fine from what I can tell, but it’s burning oil at this point and I think the repair may be more extensive than a pcv valve. I am thinking about selling it for c… --- ## [Cars in Israel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-in-israel/139037)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-in-israel/139037 "2019-07-05T11:17:04Z")
I just returned from two weeks in Tel Aviv, and wanted to share some observations about the auto scene there. When my daughter moved there two years ago, I asked what kind of car her fiance had. She informed me “Dad,no… --- ## [Classic "too fast for conditions"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-too-fast-for-conditions/143497)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-too-fast-for-conditions/143497 "2019-07-05T08:10:52Z")
From a friend with a dash cam: --- ## [Rivian is building an electric pickup in Illinois](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rivian-is-building-an-electric-pickup-in-illinois/133148)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rivian-is-building-an-electric-pickup-in-illinois/133148 "2019-07-04T17:23:07Z")
--- ## [How do repair shops deal with risk of a faulty job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-repair-shops-deal-with-risk-of-a-faulty-job/143561)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-repair-shops-deal-with-risk-of-a-faulty-job/143561 "2019-07-04T06:09:44Z")
Just curious. If you own a repair shop and your staff forgets to install the oil plug on a customer’s car when doing a $75 oil & filter change, that could easily result in a $5000 expense for the customer’s replacement… --- ## [Craigslist now charging to sell cars & Facebook Marketplace Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craigslist-now-charging-to-sell-cars-facebook-marketplace-issues/143052)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craigslist-now-charging-to-sell-cars-facebook-marketplace-issues/143052 "2019-07-03T02:36:30Z")
I haven’t been involved in the sale sites too much lately but found out about this recently. I am not sure it will be a bad thing either as it may cut out a lot of the total junk, crazies, scams, etc. I used to think… --- ## [Birds in the Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/birds-in-the-transmission/143330)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/birds-in-the-transmission/143330 "2019-07-02T01:28:20Z")
Now getting ready to divorce the Jeep - second reman engine seems to be running OK (OK, only 2,500 miles it but hope keeps us alive, right?). Now getting a chirping noise when the automatic tranny shifts gears (I) on a w… --- ## [Carfax - Report](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-report/143391)
**Author:** [@cheetah2112](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cheetah2112)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-report/143391 "2019-07-02T01:23:50Z")
I did a Carfax on a used car and it reported a minor accident under $500. In looking at this car, should I be overly concerned. --- ## [Zf-5 v. Zf-6 mounting differences 7.3psd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zf-5-v-zf-6-mounting-differences-7-3psd/143387)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zf-5-v-zf-6-mounting-differences-7-3psd/143387 "2019-07-01T12:51:26Z")
Folks, for the 1997 m/y 7.3PSD, it would have originally came with the zf-s5-47 manual. In ‘99 it changed to the zf-s6-650 manual. I know the differences and that it can be done. What I need to know are the input and ou… --- ## [Open exhaust & burned valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/open-exhaust-burned-valves/65436)
**Author:** [@noctrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noctrl)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/open-exhaust-burned-valves/65436 "2019-07-01T00:51:02Z")
A number of times on the show it has been mentioned that an exhaust system without back pressure can lead to burned valves, notably the exhaust valve. I've talked to a few friends with auto experience and they agree thi… --- ## [Wheelchair lift too low on Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheelchair-lift-too-low-on-honda-odyssey/143303)
**Author:** [@luckpro\_149646](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luckpro_149646)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheelchair-lift-too-low-on-honda-odyssey/143303 "2019-07-01T00:05:25Z")
Hi, I had my son’s wheelchair lift installed on a new hitch for my 2010 Honda Odyssey. The lift bar where it comes out of the hitch is so low to the ground that it hits the driveway and I have to slow down to get over l… --- ## [C0040 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c0040-code/142854)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c0040-code/142854 "2019-06-29T14:22:01Z")
Abs code C0040 is RF sensor circuit. Common GM issue and lots of replies are for actual wire harness and not the sensor in wheel. The short harness from wheel bearing to plug at fender liner is 18”. How about the next ha… --- ## [Advice appreciated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-appreciated/143126)
**Author:** [@JL12566\_153852](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JL12566_153852)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-appreciated/143126 "2019-06-29T01:16:05Z")
I’m researching mid-size SUVs with 3rd row, 4x4 & 5000lbs towing…does anyone make a 3.5L V6 that’s not AWD ? --- ## [To CVT or not CVT: That is the Question!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-cvt-or-not-cvt-that-is-the-question/93405)
**Author:** [@choices](https://community.cartalk.com/u/choices)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-cvt-or-not-cvt-that-is-the-question/93405 "2019-06-28T23:48:28Z")
Thanks to the excellent feedback here, I'm narrowing down my choice of a new car purchase to the Honda CRV or Suburu Outback. I'm concerned about some of the reviews I've read about the CVT. Should I be concerned? Sho… --- ## [Are Volvos still the safest cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-volvos-still-the-safest-cars/74169)
**Author:** [@amazon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amazon)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-volvos-still-the-safest-cars/74169 "2019-06-28T22:51:23Z")
Our last 3 cars (including the 2 that we are now driving) have been Volvos. I've been happy with them. One has 200,000 miles and is still running well. I've been in 2 accidents over the years (totally not my fault of … --- ## [A particularly sleazy dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-particularly-sleazy-dealership/143138)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-particularly-sleazy-dealership/143138 "2019-06-28T02:00:30Z")
This news story is from a few months ago, and the The Federal Trade Commission has already gotten this dealership group in MD and VA to cease and desist, but other sleazy dealerships may attempt the same type of scam. T… --- ## [Shops should not allow non-mechanics to talk on the phone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shops-should-not-allow-non-mechanics-to-talk-on-the-phone/142701)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shops-should-not-allow-non-mechanics-to-talk-on-the-phone/142701 "2019-06-27T22:29:26Z")
Hehe. Found this amusing. Tossed one of my cars at my (local, independent) mechanic to do the belts and get an estimate for replacing the front-of-engine seals. Mainly because I’m up to my eyeballs in other projects this… --- ## ['God, Guns and Freedom' (Oh, and a new Ford!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/god-guns-and-freedom-oh-and-a-new-ford/143051)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/god-guns-and-freedom-oh-and-a-new-ford/143051 "2019-06-27T17:40:04Z")
A Ford dealer’s popular 4th of July promotion in Alabama is creating a “booming” business. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/25/alabama-car-dealership-includes-bible-shotgun-us-flag-purchase/1567166001/ … --- ## [Brake Pedal Sqeeks come from in cabin not outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-sqeeks-come-from-in-cabin-not-outside/143075)
**Author:** [@john.musantry\_153825](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.musantry_153825)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-sqeeks-come-from-in-cabin-not-outside/143075 "2019-06-27T14:58:56Z")
On my Ford Flex when I press the brake pedal it sqeeks. It is definitely coming from under the dash were the pedal is located. This has nothing to do with the brakes itself. Has anyone encountered this problem and have f… --- ## [Opinion | Guess how much cheaper your auto loan would be if dealers had to play fair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinion-guess-how-much-cheaper-your-auto-loan-would-be-if-dealers-had-to-play-fair/143110)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinion-guess-how-much-cheaper-your-auto-loan-would-be-if-dealers-had-to-play-fair/143110 "2019-06-27T14:45:29Z")
--- ## ['ABQ tops nation in auto theft rate'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abq-tops-nation-in-auto-theft-rate/140256)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abq-tops-nation-in-auto-theft-rate/140256 "2019-06-27T05:44:41Z")
We’re #1! We’re #1! --- ## [Supply and demand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supply-and-demand/143069)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supply-and-demand/143069 "2019-06-27T01:58:24Z")
Get ready for higher gasoline prices, at least in the Eastern part of The US: :unamused: --- ## [2003 Hyundai elantra stalls out while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-elantra-stalls-out-while-driving/142858)
**Author:** [@Crazycarlady101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crazycarlady101)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-elantra-stalls-out-while-driving/142858 "2019-06-27T00:35:36Z")
Have a 2003 hyundai elantra has ran great until 2 weeks ago it cranks and fires go down the road and it bogs out and stalls it wont recrank until about 2 hours later thought it may be fuel pump replaced it replaced crank… --- ## [Volkswagen Beetle with a V-12 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-beetle-with-a-v-12-engine/142960)
**Author:** [@chunkyazian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chunkyazian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-beetle-with-a-v-12-engine/142960 "2019-06-26T23:47:46Z")
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