# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=154 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 155 --- ## [Full size truck recommendations to tow an RV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/full-size-truck-recommendations-to-tow-an-rv/122268)
**Author:** [@SandraKGiobbi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandraKGiobbi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/full-size-truck-recommendations-to-tow-an-rv/122268 "2019-04-08T15:56:16Z")
I am considering full time RVing. I am looking at fifth wheels about 36 foot. I will need a reliable full size truck that has towing capacity to tow it. What is recomended? --- ## [To trade in or not to trade in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-trade-in-or-not-to-trade-in/138061)
**Author:** [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-trade-in-or-not-to-trade-in/138061 "2019-04-08T13:54:26Z")
Have a 2008 Isuzu Ascender RWD which is a Chevy Trailblazer with a Isuzu name on it . Has 140000 miles on it and still runs great and doesn’t burn any oil between 6000 mile oil changes . Body is still in really good sha… --- ## [Keep Lexus 200nx or buy used Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-lexus-200nx-or-buy-used-outback/138083)
**Author:** [@Hailey\_Erskine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hailey_Erskine)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-lexus-200nx-or-buy-used-outback/138083 "2019-04-08T00:41:35Z")
Hi, I lease a 2016 Lexus 200nx and the time is coming for me to return it. I love the car, but the cost of maintenance is soooo high. I drive about 20k a year, and that with the premium gas, I’m nervous about keeping it.… --- ## [$8 102 octane](https://community.cartalk.com/t/8-102-octane/138048)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/8-102-octane/138048 "2019-04-07T12:13:59Z")
Our mnoco stations sells various blends. This typical pump layout. They have 102 octane gas for $8.22 today. --- ## [5spd bearing damage caused by bad ground strap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5spd-bearing-damage-caused-by-bad-ground-strap/137861)
**Author:** [@plat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plat)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5spd-bearing-damage-caused-by-bad-ground-strap/137861 "2019-04-05T21:20:05Z")
I had my 5spd rebuilt because of noisy bearings, especially the input shaft bearing. They were slowly getting louder, making a whining, rattly, gravely sound that was awful. The mechanic thinks this failure was caused b… --- ## [AWD and chains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-and-chains/23823)
**Author:** [@musicseeds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/musicseeds)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-and-chains/23823 "2019-04-05T14:30:05Z")
Our Toyota Highlander is all-wheel drive; do we put chains on the front tires, rear tires, or all four? --- ## [This is my 2009 Civic si when I first bought it new and how I gave it a look of it's on in 2012](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-my-2009-civic-si-when-i-first-bought-it-new-and-how-i-gave-it-a-look-of-its-on-in-2012/137915)
**Author:** [@Brandon06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon06)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-my-2009-civic-si-when-i-first-bought-it-new-and-how-i-gave-it-a-look-of-its-on-in-2012/137915 "2019-04-05T02:31:13Z")
--- ## [1966 chevy fleetside back up light location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-chevy-fleetside-back-up-light-location/137757)
**Author:** [@jronc2004\_150282](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jronc2004_150282)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-chevy-fleetside-back-up-light-location/137757 "2019-04-04T15:37:16Z")
im looking into putting a set back up lights in my 66 chevy fleetside. Can somebody tell me the distance between the bezel of tailight and backup light bezel is. From what i found is at the dealer when 60-66 were ordered… --- ## [Toyota to give royalty-free access to hybrid vehicle patents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-to-give-royalty-free-access-to-hybrid-vehicle-patents/137845)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-to-give-royalty-free-access-to-hybrid-vehicle-patents/137845 "2019-04-03T11:58:53Z")
Interesting. Not often done in any industry. --- ## [Kia and Hyundai investigation over fires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-and-hyundai-investigation-over-fires/137788)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-and-hyundai-investigation-over-fires/137788 "2019-04-03T03:32:14Z")
US to investigate car firms Hyundai and Kia over vehicle fires --- ## [Refinancing Your Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refinancing-your-car/137238)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refinancing-your-car/137238 "2019-04-02T21:08:04Z")
How much can you save by refinancing your car? What? Are vehicles so expensive that people want to refinance them? Ads from a credit union just started showing up on my iPad. Are there that many 8-year loans out there… --- ## [Forget Self-Driving Cars. Bring Back the Stick Shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forget-self-driving-cars-bring-back-the-stick-shift/137086)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forget-self-driving-cars-bring-back-the-stick-shift/137086 "2019-04-02T03:19:49Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/23/opinion/sunday/stick-shift-cars.html A psychiatrist argues for manual transmissions so we’ll pay more attention when driving. --- ## [Latest Hybrid car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-hybrid-car/137329)
**Author:** [@letwork\_150000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/letwork_150000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-hybrid-car/137329 "2019-04-01T23:17:04Z")
I want to buy a hybrid car recently i am at karachi do anyone suggest any brand of car --- ## [What new cars have "real" hand-controlled parking brake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-new-cars-have-real-hand-controlled-parking-brake/137133)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-new-cars-have-real-hand-controlled-parking-brake/137133 "2019-04-01T04:11:09Z")
Not foot- actuated, not electrically-activated, but the actual lever next to the driver that lets you mechanically activate the parking brake anywhere from minimum to maximum hold. --- ## [1994 Mazda MPV with 224,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-mpv-with-224-000-miles/66166)
**Author:** [@kuZombie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kuZombie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-mpv-with-224-000-miles/66166 "2019-04-01T01:06:22Z")
224,000 miles, one owner, most all highway, for sale $1800 - is it worth it?? Just need something to last about 2 years..... --- ## [Classifications](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classifications/137497)
**Author:** [@Aramirez125\_148245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aramirez125_148245)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classifications/137497 "2019-03-31T19:38:08Z")
What are the 4 basic classifications of engine gaskets? --- ## [Cadillac SRX V6 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-srx-v6-2004/137587)
**Author:** [@Toni-Kehdy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toni-Kehdy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-srx-v6-2004/137587 "2019-03-31T16:54:56Z")
Hello. I need some advices about buying a used Cadillac SRX V6. Model 2004. I havnt checked it yet but it seems to have a low mileage on it. Lower than 100k miles. I would apreciate some advices about it before i buy it… --- ## [Rust Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-removal/137461)
**Author:** [@Jamir\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamir_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-removal/137461 "2019-03-31T13:42:42Z")
Hello there, my name is Jamir, and I just had a question I wanted to get answered and hopefully gain some knowledge. Several months ago, I bought my first car, a '04 Kia Amanti. I got it for a relatively good price, I wo… --- ## [2009 Subaru Legacy - Thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-thoughts/137241)
**Author:** [@JohnN53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnN53)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-thoughts/137241 "2019-03-30T13:00:25Z")
So I’m looking to buy this car and it will be my first car. I’m just curious on how its been running for you all. The car I’m looking to buy has 90k miles on it. Its had three owners, each had it for 3 years. Looks like … --- ## [LED lights on cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-lights-on-cars/132488)
**Author:** [@Will\_loves\_cars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will_loves_cars)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-lights-on-cars/132488 "2019-03-29T05:07:04Z")
So here is my question. Why is there LED Lights on cars? When you are infront of the person who has them on you can barely see anything. --- ## [SF Bay Area's Most Durable Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sf-bay-areas-most-durable-vehicles/135949)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sf-bay-areas-most-durable-vehicles/135949 "2019-03-28T03:15:46Z")
Vehicles the most likely to reach 200,000 miles for Bay Area drivers according to ISeeCars.com Toyota 4Runner GMC Yukon XL Chevy Suburban GMC Yukon Toyota Avalon was the highest rank sedan “The reason why SUVs like th… --- ## [11 Camry w/ 2.5L and 6 Speed Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/11-camry-w-2-5l-and-6-speed-manual/137199)
**Author:** [@Propane\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Propane_Car)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/11-camry-w-2-5l-and-6-speed-manual/137199 "2019-03-27T12:54:22Z")
I am looking for another used car and currently looking at a 11 camry with 6 speed manual and about 100K miles. It’s been a few years since last driving a stick but it is really like riding a bicycle. It’s been over 1… --- ## [Defective Remanufactured Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-remanufactured-engine/132698)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-remanufactured-engine/132698 "2019-03-27T06:13:47Z")
This is Part II of a thread I started a couple of months ago. And, I realize I am always here asking for knowledge and advice and not giving much in return - I’m just not an expert. Interested in learning, but no an expe… --- ## [Duratec Vs. Vulcan (Ford V6s)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duratec-vs-vulcan-ford-v6s/79709)
**Author:** [@RedLines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedLines)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/duratec-vs-vulcan-ford-v6s/79709 "2019-03-27T04:11:37Z")
Which do you think is better and why? --- ## [Trying to find an old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-an-old-car/137061)
**Author:** [@Jerry\_Lin\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry_Lin_1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-an-old-car/137061 "2019-03-27T00:46:09Z")
Hey yall, I really want to ask a friend to prom in a car that have some story to her. Its 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT 8 first edition #1511 out of 6400 (Perfect conditions, limit edition paint job which is bright orange w… --- ## [Interesting article](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article/137069)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article/137069 "2019-03-26T22:56:28Z")
I read this in today’s NY Times. I think it’s quite interesting, even though it’s probably not applicable to those not living in/near a major metropolitan area. --- ## [Alzheimer's: Is there any link to car mechanics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alzheimers-is-there-any-link-to-car-mechanics/137097)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alzheimers-is-there-any-link-to-car-mechanics/137097 "2019-03-26T15:56:55Z")
I was listening to NPR yesterday (Science Friday) about a medical study which suggests that listening to certain types of noises — machinery-like clicking sounds – could help to clear the amyloid brain deposits found in … --- ## [DIY'er modifications to make car repair easier?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diyer-modifications-to-make-car-repair-easier/136563)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diyer-modifications-to-make-car-repair-easier/136563 "2019-03-21T20:08:47Z")
I got to wondering how many other people do this? For example, replacing the water pump on my truck is a pain b/c you have to remove the fan blade, and the fan shroud is very much in the way, what w/the limited space bet… --- ## [I'm seeing a change in the license plate situation in Calif](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-seeing-a-change-in-the-license-plate-situation-in-calif/136955)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-seeing-a-change-in-the-license-plate-situation-in-calif/136955 "2019-03-24T17:56:34Z")
Up to now 5-15% of the cars on the roads here in the San Jose Calif area displayed no identifying license plates, front or rear. But I’m now seeing a weird looking rear paper license plate on some cars on the road. I… --- ## [Catalytic Converters, Oil Consumption, and the Environment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-oil-consumption-and-the-environment/132997)
**Author:** [@Matthew-Morris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew-Morris)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-oil-consumption-and-the-environment/132997 "2019-01-23T18:00:00Z")
Hello All. I have a 02’ Chevy Prizm that consumes oil (common issue in the IzzFE engines that were in Chevy Prizms and 8th Gen Corollas). I see some who say it’s bad for the environment to keep driving a car like this.… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=153) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=155)