# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=152 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 153 --- ## [Smoking in my hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-in-my-hood/139681)
**Author:** [@Karina\_Concepcion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karina_Concepcion)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-in-my-hood/139681 "2019-05-03T02:22:39Z")
I’m having car issue with my Jeep Liberty. Started smoking so I added coolant to keep it from over heating but also realize there’s some oil splat on top of the engine and surrounding wires. I’ve checked the oil on dip s… --- ## [A Tucker 48 changes hands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-tucker-48-changes-hands/139579)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-tucker-48-changes-hands/139579 "2019-05-03T01:07:01Z")
… for close to $2 million! https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/news/tucker-48-goes-for-1-9-million-at-bonhams-tupelo-automobile-museum-sale :astonished: --- ## [Dangerous Roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangerous-roads/137489)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangerous-roads/137489 "2019-05-02T19:45:45Z")
An article in 24/7 Wall Street rates states by fatalities per 100,000 residents. New York had the least and Misssissippi had the most at over 20 in 2018. MS also allows drinking while driving, IIRC. Coincidence? Here’s… --- ## [Is the dealership obligated to disclose a recall when selling a vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-dealership-obligated-to-disclose-a-recall-when-selling-a-vehicle/139289)
**Author:** [@TomTurner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomTurner)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-dealership-obligated-to-disclose-a-recall-when-selling-a-vehicle/139289 "2019-05-02T18:30:13Z")
I purchased a new vehicle which had an open recall and was not disclosed by the dealership and had not been repaired. Is that legal? Toyota says it is fine, NHTSA referred me to Toyota and my states AG can’t seem to help… --- ## [Carputer mounting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carputer-mounting/139477)
**Author:** [@ejhett124\_151373](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ejhett124_151373)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carputer-mounting/139477 "2019-05-02T11:38:25Z")
I have a ford e350 and want to mount a carputer --- ## [Overcharging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overcharging/139611)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Thompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry_Thompson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overcharging/139611 "2019-05-02T03:51:54Z")
I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado that for some reason has started showing signs of an electrical problem I cant figure out. The battery gauge goes up to 16v get a red bat light. But my lights tend to dim while driving at ni… --- ## [Paint flaw on roof where it meets windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-flaw-on-roof-where-it-meets-windshield/139562)
**Author:** [@Pleasant42000\_143081](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pleasant42000_143081)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-flaw-on-roof-where-it-meets-windshield/139562 "2019-05-01T03:23:11Z")
\*After the long winter noticed wrinkled paint about the size of a quarter on roof \* Just happened after 40,000 miles and 4 + years on vehicle, a hatchback. Dealer states must be caused by a pebble or chip ! No evidenc… --- ## [Hack Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hack-repairs/138684)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hack-repairs/138684 "2019-05-01T01:26:10Z")
I’m not sure what kind of vehicle this is, but this looks like the kind of redneck repair I might consider if I was desperate. --- ## [Used Mini Cooper (2008-2015) - mechanic says bad idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-mini-cooper-2008-2015-mechanic-says-bad-idea/137750)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Papp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_Papp)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-mini-cooper-2008-2015-mechanic-says-bad-idea/137750 "2019-05-01T00:55:16Z")
Hi all - new poster here. Hope I can get some feedback from the car enthusiasts. I’ve always loved the look of a Mini and living in Philadelphia has gone from a nightmare to horrific bloody mess for parking. Getting a Mi… --- ## [Junkyard stacking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junkyard-stacking/139415)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/junkyard-stacking/139415 "2019-04-30T15:25:53Z")
our pull-r-parts yard uses 2 old rims welded in a TEE fashion and used to place 4 of them under cars. now they use 1 in the rear and place it under rear muffler so it crunches it quite well. i picked up some rims yesterd… --- ## [The Devil's Highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-devils-highway/139519)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-devils-highway/139519 "2019-04-30T11:40:34Z")
--- ## [2009 Dodge Journey CRD SXT Transmission Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427)
**Author:** [@nayacakalouben\_151338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nayacakalouben_151338)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-crd-sxt-transmission-problems/139427 "2019-04-30T07:33:50Z")
I’m currently having transmission problems with my 2009 Dodge Journey CRD SXT. It started with the gears not shifting and then the engine oil warning light came on and then the CEL light also came on; during which the v… --- ## [Seat comfort](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-comfort/138972)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-comfort/138972 "2019-04-29T21:55:11Z")
I’m considering getting a brand new Honda Fit, but I saw some reviews that say the Fit and some other Hondas have hard or uncomfortable seats on long trips (which I make). Is this true for the Fit in people’s experience?… --- ## [Regarding the "ten features"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regarding-the-ten-features/53173)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regarding-the-ten-features/53173 "2019-04-29T14:15:07Z")
Our hosts have a list of features they propose be made mandatory on new models.Talk about planned obsolescence. Cars built with a myriad of electronic gadgetry will be as disposable as laptops. Too much potential failure… --- ## [Changing trans fluid on a high-mileage car -- a good idea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-trans-fluid-on-a-high-mileage-car-a-good-idea/139422)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-trans-fluid-on-a-high-mileage-car-a-good-idea/139422 "2019-04-28T22:45:40Z")
I just read a thread that suggested a transmission fluid change on a (presumable) high-mileage, 9 year old car. My son recently did the same on his Acura TL with about 230K miles on it. He doesn’t know exactly when or i… --- ## [GMC Terrain SLE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-sle/137322)
**Author:** [@Alycia\_Marie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alycia_Marie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-sle/137322 "2019-04-28T21:42:15Z")
Hi, I just leased a 2019 Terrain SLE and I noticed that there are 2 large cuts behind the front seats. There’s also big rectangular cut outs, for what the dealship said were for vents for the AC and heat. Is this normal… --- ## [Late model cars and moon roofs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/late-model-cars-and-moon-roofs/139266)
**Author:** [@KathleenDombrink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenDombrink)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/late-model-cars-and-moon-roofs/139266 "2019-04-27T21:53:47Z")
Why are there so few late models of cars without sun/moon roofs? Is this a safety concern, or is the manufacture too expensive? --- ## [Auto makers seem to already be desperately scrambling for the high tech market](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-makers-seem-to-already-be-desperately-scrambling-for-the-high-tech-market/139329)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-makers-seem-to-already-be-desperately-scrambling-for-the-high-tech-market/139329 "2019-04-27T18:37:54Z")
I ran across this and it portends recent history. The Times is behind the times again. --- ## [Deciding GM vin number](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-gm-vin-number/104703)
**Author:** [@dorianstedman77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dorianstedman77)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-gm-vin-number/104703 "2019-04-27T01:38:19Z")
I am looking at the vin number on a chevy equinox to look up recalls, the number starts 2GNA and then has an alien character that is not in the English set. It's a sloping vertical line top left down to bottom right, at… --- ## [Craftsman Tools at Lowes Look Like Junk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craftsman-tools-at-lowes-look-like-junk/138667)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/craftsman-tools-at-lowes-look-like-junk/138667 "2019-04-26T18:11:38Z")
Just saw the “new” Craftsman tool display at Lowes replacing their Kobalt line. The tools look like cheap junk. Thicker sections to compensate for inferior steel makes them far less useful in tight spaces. They look and … --- ## [Do you want low driving costs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-want-low-driving-costs/139253)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-want-low-driving-costs/139253 "2019-04-26T14:02:55Z")
Then you might want to drive what Uber/Lyft/taxi drivers do in Chicago: --- ## [Tesla car fire in Shanghai China in the news](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-car-fire-in-shanghai-china-in-the-news/139059)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-car-fire-in-shanghai-china-in-the-news/139059 "2019-04-26T11:41:12Z")
I heard about this on the radio news today. I don’t think it is known for a fact this incident actually happened as shown; but apparently Tesla corporation is investigating. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-… --- ## [Top tier fuel is a GM trademark?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-fuel-is-a-gm-trademark/139262)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-fuel-is-a-gm-trademark/139262 "2019-04-26T02:00:07Z")
I noticed this sticker on the pump when I filled up my truck this pm. Odd. Had no idea it was a GM trademark… --- ## [Towing with a Toyota Tacoma 4 cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-toyota-tacoma-4-cylinder/93497)
**Author:** [@Wolfpackfan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfpackfan1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-toyota-tacoma-4-cylinder/93497 "2019-04-25T20:16:19Z")
Hi, this is my first post but I like what I have been reading. Learned a bunch already. I would like to from an older car to a newer small truck. No off road stuff but some towing may be needed from time to time. Mu… --- ## [Air compressor on/off valve problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-compressor-on-off-valve-problem/139205)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-compressor-on-off-valve-problem/139205 "2019-04-25T01:37:56Z")
My “antique” air compressor has a defective manual on/off valve. It leaks and allows air to escape the tank when in the off position. I’m trying to come up w/a solution. The valve is an integral part of a manifold a… --- ## [Is manually shifting my automatic wearing out my trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-manually-shifting-my-automatic-wearing-out-my-trans/138786)
**Author:** [@GregOi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregOi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-manually-shifting-my-automatic-wearing-out-my-trans/138786 "2019-04-24T19:01:08Z")
I read your weekly column religiously. Anyway, on my 2007 V6 Rav4 I have always manually shifted my automatic trans a lot. I downshift when going down or up hills or when I need to slow down quickly on freeways, and I … --- ## [Purchasing a used Equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-used-equinox/138793)
**Author:** [@Tall-Paul-Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tall-Paul-Iowa)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-used-equinox/138793 "2019-04-23T00:52:30Z")
Considering buying the Equinox. I’m 6-7 and looking for room. Is this Chevy model good for a long stand 150,000-200,000?. Does it tend to have any mechanical issues? --- ## [Toyota Hilux Parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-hilux-parts/108690)
**Author:** [@brianelliot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brianelliot)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-hilux-parts/108690 "2017-10-21T22:45:13Z")
Hello, community of CarTalk! I am Brian and I recently bought Toyota Hilux, and currently I am looking for upgrading my vehicle. I live in Australia, and if there are fellow members from Melbourne, can you recommend me … --- ## [06 Altima won’t turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-altima-won-t-turn-on/136782)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Lavimodiere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay_Lavimodiere)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-altima-won-t-turn-on/136782 "2019-04-22T16:23:54Z")
So I have 2006 Nissan Altima that won’t start, I turned the key late last night and it sounded like the engine was about to come on but then it didn’t. I tried starting it again and all I could hear was a rolling sound (… --- ## [Wireless charging for electric cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wireless-charging-for-electric-cars/134836)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wireless-charging-for-electric-cars/134836 "2019-04-22T00:26:41Z")
I live in a condo/townhouse where my parking stall is like 300-500 feet around the corner from my first floor apartment and there is no community association charging station. Is there a such thing as wireless charging i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=151) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=153)