# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=150 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 151 --- ## [Sudden drop in gas mileage, 2012 Elantra with 9000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-drop-in-gas-mileage-2012-elantra-with-9000-miles/79875)
**Author:** [@shoerags](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shoerags)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-drop-in-gas-mileage-2012-elantra-with-9000-miles/79875 "2019-06-09T01:44:42Z")
Does anybody know why all of a sudden the mileage indicator on my 2012 suddenly dropped about 5 miles/gallon, both highway and around town? The car has only 9000 miles on it. Has there been a service bulletin regardin… --- ## [Tariffs and cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tariffs-and-cars/141689)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tariffs-and-cars/141689 "2019-06-08T23:49:33Z")
I’m really glad that I am not planning on buying a new car for 2 or 3 years… --- ## [Transmission and t-case limitations- motor swap (kinda)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-t-case-limitations-motor-swap-kinda/141665)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-t-case-limitations-motor-swap-kinda/141665 "2019-06-07T13:27:10Z")
Folks, need to pick some brains about an idea that I got earlier today. I have a 1993 Ford f250 with the 351w and a ZF-S5 M/T paired with a 4.10 rar. Im going to be swapping the heads out for GT40 heads, along with the… --- ## [Roy Clark's car collection being auctioned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roy-clarks-car-collection-being-auctioned/141764)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roy-clarks-car-collection-being-auctioned/141764 "2019-06-07T05:38:28Z")
Some wealthy folks will have fun acquiring these cars. --- ## [Electric Smart Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-smart-car/141719)
**Author:** [@Ralph23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ralph23)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-smart-car/141719 "2019-06-07T03:45:31Z")
I am looking to replace my Volkswagen beetle with a smaller, electric car. I am interested in the Smart Car as it meets those two criteria. I realize that it has its drawbacks - small size and 58 mile range. The small si… --- ## [2016 Buick Enclave - Visibility](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave-visibility/141705)
**Author:** [@Donna49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donna49)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave-visibility/141705 "2019-06-07T02:01:04Z")
I’m thinking of buying a CPO 2016 Enclave. Can anyone speak to the visibility from the driver’s vantage? I’m currently driving an Equinox which has extremely limited visibility to the right due to post and side view mirr… --- ## [Cig smoke smell fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cig-smoke-smell-fix/141477)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cig-smoke-smell-fix/141477 "2019-06-04T21:19:49Z")
picked up an equinox with lousy cig smoke smell. would a different headliner from a junkyard suv help with the smell issues? how do you fix smoke smell? i heard it is hard to properly clean a headliner as it is fabric gl… --- ## [Website problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-problems/84379)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-problems/84379 "2019-06-04T17:47:47Z")
I'm experiencing some problems with the website again. The up and down arrows don't work. I have to use the page up and page down feature The "hand" symbol doesn't appear when you move the cursor over something. W… --- ## [FRAUD in the automotive industry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fraud-in-the-automotive-industry/140164)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fraud-in-the-automotive-industry/140164 "2019-06-04T03:29:09Z")
It seems that every industry is full of fraudsters these days. Of course there have always been mechanics coming up with work by replacing parts that didn’t need replacement and such but it seems like the counterfeits a… --- ## [Custom seat bracket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-seat-bracket/141207)
**Author:** [@Reece\_Potts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reece_Potts)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/custom-seat-bracket/141207 "2019-06-03T21:30:42Z")
Just bought GTI golf seats for my Ford fiesta mk6 and of course the mounting points to the floor dont line up I was thinking of getting 4mm aluminium checker sheet and attaching the checker sheet plate to the seat with … --- ## [Tire width and consuming Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-width-and-consuming-fuel/141431)
**Author:** [@Eyad\_Ashraf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eyad_Ashraf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-width-and-consuming-fuel/141431 "2019-06-02T15:19:24Z")
I’am using small wide tires in my car . Few days ago I decided to change the tires to a bigger one in width ,but I read this article about the relation ship between tire width and fuel consuming and I though it would muc… --- ## [Another car collection goes to auction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-car-collection-goes-to-auction/141401)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2019, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-car-collection-goes-to-auction/141401 "2019-06-03T03:56:37Z")
Impressive, I think… --- ## [Hot rod garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-rod-garage/141400)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-rod-garage/141400 "2019-06-01T14:33:33Z")
really interesting show on motor trend tv about building a drift suspension in a 70 challenger? spent 1/2 hr walking thru all the bits of building custom control arms. with bushings and ball joints. usually dont see real… --- ## [A look at Chrysler's turbine car development program](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-look-at-chryslers-turbine-car-development-program/141286)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-look-at-chryslers-turbine-car-development-program/141286 "2019-05-31T16:43:15Z")
… in the '50s & '60s: --- ## [2013 Honda Accord EXL 6 Cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-exl-6-cyl/141308)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Turney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim_Turney)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-exl-6-cyl/141308 "2019-05-31T15:29:26Z")
Year ago my Accord’s starter would not engage intermittently. What I hear after pushing the “Start” button is the starter gear turning against the “flywheel?” but not engaging. My thinking is that the starter has faile… --- ## [2011 Honda Accord SE Aftermarket Installation Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-accord-se-aftermarket-installation-issues/141275)
**Author:** [@bobrose261\_152630](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobrose261_152630)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-accord-se-aftermarket-installation-issues/141275 "2019-05-31T02:43:49Z")
I recently had a aftermarket radio installed from Best Buy, and to say the least there was issues. I went back and the installer said that this happens to every Honda sedan that has the same trim and stuff like I have an… --- ## [The great debate of replacing parts in pairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-debate-of-replacing-parts-in-pairs/141328)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-debate-of-replacing-parts-in-pairs/141328 "2019-05-31T02:26:56Z")
The often debated. Should suspension parts be replaced in pairs? Besides having both replace at the same time so both wear at the same time. Is there any reason to replace both at the same time? I am looking at replacing… --- ## ['The Fight for the Right to Drive'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fight-for-the-right-to-drive/139649)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fight-for-the-right-to-drive/139649 "2019-05-30T04:37:27Z")
‘Human Driving Association, an organization aiming to protect people’s freedom of movement and right to drive their own cars.’ --- ## [Cartalk Blogger ignorance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk-blogger-ignorance/141107)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk-blogger-ignorance/141107 "2019-05-29T16:18:00Z")
Jim Motavalli I have read some of your other blogs and found them accurate and informative. With the exception of: Cars: “In the U.S., they killed 37,133 people in 2017”. Are you serious? Inanimate objects such as motor … --- ## [Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross opinions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-opinions/139815)
**Author:** [@Valvecap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Valvecap)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-opinions/139815 "2019-05-29T14:37:36Z")
I am considering a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Any opinions about this model? I have no experience with any Mitsubishis. --- ## [Resonator delete](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resonator-delete/141167)
**Author:** [@finleys773\_152034](https://community.cartalk.com/u/finleys773_152034)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resonator-delete/141167 "2019-05-29T14:09:09Z")
I’m thinking of having a resonator delete on my impreza 2.5i(non turbo). It already has a muffler delete. I was wondering how much it would cost about and possible cons that come with it. --- ## [India's Abassador cars have nice styling imo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/indias-abassador-cars-have-nice-styling-imo/141054)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/indias-abassador-cars-have-nice-styling-imo/141054 "2019-05-29T14:06:58Z")
--- ## [A merger of Fiat-Chrysler with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-merger-of-fiat-chrysler-with-renault-nissan-mitsubishi/141166)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 9:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-merger-of-fiat-chrysler-with-renault-nissan-mitsubishi/141166 "2019-05-29T09:37:53Z")
How can you take a decidedly mediocre product and make it even worse… ? https://www.clickondetroit.com/money/fiat-chrysler-proposes-merger-with-renault-to-create-carmaking-powerhouse… --- ## [Renault may be back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renault-may-be-back/141170)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2019, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renault-may-be-back/141170 "2019-05-29T06:41:55Z")
FCA offered to sell itself to Renault. If Renault decides to make the move, they will be the third largest auto company in the world. I wonder if Renault would have more success selling cars in the US than Fiat has. Hey,… --- ## [Hope you all do not mind a lawnmower post, PSA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hope-you-all-do-not-mind-a-lawnmower-post-psa/141157)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hope-you-all-do-not-mind-a-lawnmower-post-psa/141157 "2019-05-28T22:30:05Z")
So my wife usually cuts the grass, I had to cut it today and noticed the motor moved on pull start. Cut the yard then took a look. No rust but 2 bolts had busted through the housing. Took it to the lawnmower guy, they ar… --- ## [Lug nut length](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nut-length/141016)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nut-length/141016 "2019-05-28T12:08:10Z")
my honda uses ball seat lug nuts. the lugnuts are exposed so they are longer style with chrome ends. i got some factory honda rims that have a center cap and found out the lugnuts were too long to fit under the cap. so i… --- ## [Why doesn't a car horn seem very loud when you are close to the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-doesnt-a-car-horn-seem-very-loud-when-you-are-close-to-the-car/140942)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-doesnt-a-car-horn-seem-very-loud-when-you-are-close-to-the-car/140942 "2019-05-27T21:00:28Z")
I’ve been discussing practical jokes with another poster here, and it reminds me I was recently the victim of a teenager playing one. I was a pedestrian, crossing at a crosswalk, and a teenage driver w/friends waiting fo… --- ## [Ceramic tint vs Regular tint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ceramic-tint-vs-regular-tint/141067)
**Author:** [@ajalmohannadi\_152491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ajalmohannadi_152491)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ceramic-tint-vs-regular-tint/141067 "2019-05-27T19:54:10Z")
Hi, I am planning to put Llumar window tint on my car. I went to them and they told me that they have three options: Standard. Ceramic. Ultra. I have chosen Ceramic. My question, How to know the different? I mean how… --- ## [What is a feature you miss on old cars that new ones don't have?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-feature-you-miss-on-old-cars-that-new-ones-dont-have/81216)
**Author:** [@oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oblivion)\ **Replies:** 312\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-feature-you-miss-on-old-cars-that-new-ones-dont-have/81216 "2019-05-27T18:03:21Z")
What features do you miss on older cars that new ones don't have? It can be anything--something functional, or just the styling. Personally I miss the floor-mounted hi-lo beam switches, and when everything becomes "pu… --- ## [2004 Subaru Outback 192000 lemonlover's lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-192000-lemonlovers-lemon/132116)
**Author:** [@Lemonlover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemonlover)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-192000-lemonlovers-lemon/132116 "2019-05-27T14:13:08Z")
Working on getting a used one put in but hard to find in my model and maybe dysfunctional. Excuse comments of my man woes. I was just wanting a chuckle like click and clack would do in the old days but I will have to lol… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=149) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=151)