# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=149 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 150 --- ## [Some help on my 1968 ford mustang project car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-help-on-my-1968-ford-mustang-project-car/142723)
**Author:** [@jpayton637\_153605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpayton637_153605)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-help-on-my-1968-ford-mustang-project-car/142723 "2019-06-26T19:09:28Z")
So here my story I inherited a 1968 ford mustang from my grand father who passed away march 8th 2016 This mustang was originally a junk rust bucket my old man rebuilt i have picture of before and after just gotta get of… --- ## [A woman is reunited with her first car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-woman-is-reunited-with-her-first-car/142844)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-woman-is-reunited-with-her-first-car/142844 "2019-06-26T13:03:17Z")
… albeit a VW Bug that doesn’t run. But, she is still happy to get it back. --- ## [Help a noobie?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-noobie/142850)
**Author:** [@crakumskull\_153659](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crakumskull_153659)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-noobie/142850 "2019-06-26T02:44:22Z")
Has anyone ever had issues with brake bleeding on an 03 mitsu outlander? --- ## [Finding a low mileage older pre-owned vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-low-mileage-older-pre-owned-vehicle/142580)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-low-mileage-older-pre-owned-vehicle/142580 "2019-06-25T22:19:28Z")
Short question Trying to find a low mileage older (2012-2017) Toyota Camry. I am checking places like AutoTrader, Cargurus, Truecar and I find many places that are not dealerships. So I am assuming that these guys buy c… --- ## ['L.A. to Vegas and Back by Electric Car: 8 Hours Driving; 5 More Plugged In'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/l-a-to-vegas-and-back-by-electric-car-8-hours-driving-5-more-plugged-in/142840)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/l-a-to-vegas-and-back-by-electric-car-8-hours-driving-5-more-plugged-in/142840 "2019-06-24T17:11:07Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/22/business/energy-environment/electric-cars-charging.html --- ## [1989 Gmc 1500 stalls out in idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-1500-stalls-out-in-idle/142857)
**Author:** [@Crazycarlady101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crazycarlady101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-1500-stalls-out-in-idle/142857 "2019-06-23T21:17:36Z")
1989 Gmc 1500 stalls out in idle at the light.I was goin to order a new distributer rotor button and cap but before I do the thought crossed my mind in this old of a truck the check engine light came on yesterday do you … --- ## [Best used vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-vehicle/141077)
**Author:** [@LisaOney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaOney)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-vehicle/141077 "2019-06-23T17:40:29Z")
My daughter’s 2006 Ford Escape has reached the point where I refuse to put more money into it (just replaced the entire front suspension less than a year ago and now the ABS sensor is out) so I’m in the market for a reli… --- ## [Can you use windshield washer fluid designed for winter during summer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-use-windshield-washer-fluid-designed-for-winter-during-summer/142455)
**Author:** [@TC8130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TC8130)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-use-windshield-washer-fluid-designed-for-winter-during-summer/142455 "2019-06-22T07:11:34Z")
I have a few gallons of washer fluid that are labeled as designed for winter or freezing condition. Some of them are labeled as “de-icer” windshield washer fluid. 1) Is it safe to use these winter formula windshield wa… --- ## [Universal tire pressure of 35 psi?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/universal-tire-pressure-of-35-psi/142470)
**Author:** [@Chris59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris59)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/universal-tire-pressure-of-35-psi/142470 "2019-06-21T12:53:13Z")
Its summer and the temp never goes below 50 and highs of 80, I work at a tire store. Guys there say that no matter the tire pressure in the door, its 35 psi, and in Subaru’s the placard says 28 front 29 rear. It’s gettin… --- ## [Aggressive drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aggressive-drivers/136382)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aggressive-drivers/136382 "2019-06-20T21:15:29Z")
USA Today has an article in today’s on line newspaper. They rank US cities for aggressive driving. Who is the worst? Boston? Naaa, Bostonians are a buncha Nancy Boys! They only rank 14th! The top five are LA, Philly, … --- ## [Thinking about installing mini spool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-installing-mini-spool/142618)
**Author:** [@Tanerphillips10\_149221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanerphillips10_149221)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-installing-mini-spool/142618 "2019-06-20T13:43:59Z")
I have a ole 65 mustang it’s one wheel wonder and thinking about making it posi by installing a mini spool but I’m not sure on how it will be while cruising and street driving I drive it maybe 100 miles a week just here … --- ## [Now, you have the opportunity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-you-have-the-opportunity/142568)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-you-have-the-opportunity/142568 "2019-06-20T02:59:28Z")
… to buy a fake Jeep, made in India! Apparently, these are now being sold in The US, although there are not very many dealers. :unamused: --- ## [Car Sideview Mirror Explosion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sideview-mirror-explosion/142459)
**Author:** [@Cami91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cami91)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sideview-mirror-explosion/142459 "2019-06-19T18:11:06Z")
I’m posting this on here because maybe someone knows what else I can do/ I want to let as many people possible know what a horrible company Honda is. I was driving down the street with no other cars, nothing that I coul… --- ## [6.5L turbo diesel motor mounts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-5l-turbo-diesel-motor-mounts/142262)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Beeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustin_Beeman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-5l-turbo-diesel-motor-mounts/142262 "2019-06-19T03:07:16Z")
I have a 96 Chevrolet C3500 with the 6.5l diesel. I bought the truck as a “roller” but it came with the junk 6.5 and a 6.2 long block. I have done all the necessary swaps to use the 6.2 with the electronics and turbo fro… --- ## [Firewall side exhaust manifold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firewall-side-exhaust-manifold/141790)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/firewall-side-exhaust-manifold/141790 "2019-06-19T02:57:31Z")
i am removing firewall head on my equinox. there are 2 rusty bolts/studs that hold the flange for the downpipe. which i sort of need to reach from under the suv. i person i know says they unbolted the exhaust manifold fr… --- ## [Wheel cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-cylinder/142392)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-cylinder/142392 "2019-06-19T02:43:10Z")
when changing wheel cylinder. do they need to be change in pairs. only one leaking. --- ## [2019 Le Mans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-le-mans/142365)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-le-mans/142365 "2019-06-16T21:17:56Z")
Le Mans race, that is, and it just ended. Toyota Gazoo took 1 and 2 for LMP1, and the full field. Alpine was first in LMP2, Ferrari won GT Pro and Ford took GT Amateur. Porsche? Who? Just cars behind Ferrari. I watched… --- ## [Grand Theft Auto (not so grand)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-theft-auto-not-so-grand/142042)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-theft-auto-not-so-grand/142042 "2019-06-16T01:41:33Z")
From a local news show comes news of a recent (06/10/19) trial involving another dumb criminal story of a 2018 attempted armed theft of a Mercedes Benz, foiled by ignorance. https://www.mysuncoast.com/2019/06/10/man-con… --- ## [Oil pan drainplug stripped this is muy second oil change at the dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-drainplug-stripped-this-is-muy-second-oil-change-at-the-dealership/142170)
**Author:** [@Pamela\_Danko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pamela_Danko)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-drainplug-stripped-this-is-muy-second-oil-change-at-the-dealership/142170 "2019-06-14T18:10:49Z")
I took 2016 town & country to the dealership for the second oil change since i purchased it from them. I just got a call telling me the drain plug is stripped and they cant get it off without damaging the oil pan which w… --- ## [Hyundai Sonata Review](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-review/142092)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-review/142092 "2019-06-13T18:26:41Z")
In August of 2016 my wife and I leased a 2017 Hyundai Sonata SE (that’s the base trim). Typically we get a new car every three years. It’s always been my practice that, upon bringing home a new car, i check all fluid l… --- ## [2016 Ford Fusion - Bad review of upgraded lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-bad-review-of-upgraded-lights/142035)
**Author:** [@ShirleySprague](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShirleySprague)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-bad-review-of-upgraded-lights/142035 "2019-06-12T02:22:38Z")
I own a 2016 fusion had the HID&LED new lights done and did not change or improve the head lights at all it cost me $200.00 --- ## [Michelin is testing their new air-less tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-is-testing-their-new-air-less-tires/142048)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-is-testing-their-new-air-less-tires/142048 "2019-06-12T02:06:54Z")
… and they could be on the market by 2024: --- ## [50% price drop in one year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/50-price-drop-in-one-year/142016)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/50-price-drop-in-one-year/142016 "2019-06-12T01:01:45Z")
… for ultra-luxury cars. Now’s your chance to score a used Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, or even a Lamborghini for half of what you would have paid for it last year! What, you still can’t afford it? Neither can I, but tha… --- ## [Car Making Weird Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-weird-noise/141948)
**Author:** [@Kylie\_Bennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kylie_Bennett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-weird-noise/141948 "2019-06-11T02:43:22Z")
My 2007 Chevy Impala makes a weird noise when I drive through puddles, it sounds like my car is vacuuming up the water and it’s really loud, any ideas of what it could be? Thanks --- ## [What is the longest life you've gotten out of a car battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-longest-life-youve-gotten-out-of-a-car-battery/89931)
**Author:** [@oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oblivion)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-longest-life-youve-gotten-out-of-a-car-battery/89931 "2019-06-10T20:46:44Z")
My current car, a 2006, is still on the original factory battery. I had it load tested last fall and it was still putting out 10A over its rating. The battery is a sealed type that lives in the trunk, with a vent tube … --- ## [1997 Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-miata/141804)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrick_Smith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-miata/141804 "2019-06-10T15:56:18Z")
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read this. Ive owned a 2010 audi s4 for almost two years now and it has been in and out of the shop for almost the whole time ive had it. I think it is time to get something else… --- ## [Old school Big Block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-school-big-block/141960)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-school-big-block/141960 "2019-06-10T14:00:05Z")
I’m looking for the old school opinions. What is the most dependable, pre computer Big Block… --- ## [Just a rant from the shop side of things](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-rant-from-the-shop-side-of-things/86556)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-rant-from-the-shop-side-of-things/86556 "2019-06-10T04:51:07Z")
Today's barrel of fun was a 2005 Jaguar towed in. It seems the lady had someone put front brakes on her car 2 weeks ago. The next day she started hearing a clicking sound, which then progressed to a knocking sound, then … --- ## [Next time, get somebody to fill your tank for you](https://community.cartalk.com/t/next-time-get-somebody-to-fill-your-tank-for-you/141815)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/next-time-get-somebody-to-fill-your-tank-for-you/141815 "2019-06-09T23:42:37Z")
All I can say is… yikes! --- ## [Jay Leno drives an ultra-rare '58 Chrysler 300-D](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jay-leno-drives-an-ultra-rare-58-chrysler-300-d/141911)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jay-leno-drives-an-ultra-rare-58-chrysler-300-d/141911 "2019-06-09T18:08:49Z")
Only 21 of these fuel-injected 300s were made. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=148) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=150)