# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=157 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 158 --- ## [Loss of voltage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-voltage/135536)
**Author:** [@Cristram19\_148770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cristram19_148770)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-voltage/135536 "2019-03-01T00:36:53Z")
Loss of voltage due to resistance in wires,connectors, and loads are called? --- ## [Hot off the presses: luxury cars less dependable!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-off-the-presses-luxury-cars-less-dependable/135109)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-off-the-presses-luxury-cars-less-dependable/135109 "2019-02-28T22:12:51Z")
--- ## [PIGS! What kind of a "human" pig does it take to oink up some of our beautiful roads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pigs-what-kind-of-a-human-pig-does-it-take-to-oink-up-some-of-our-beautiful-roads/134352)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pigs-what-kind-of-a-human-pig-does-it-take-to-oink-up-some-of-our-beautiful-roads/134352 "2019-02-28T19:59:14Z")
I feel very privileged to be able to drive my cars on some beautiful roads in the beautiful weather we have where I live. The tax base is very substantial and the streets, roads, trail, streets, avenues, and bridges are… --- ## [Please do not park in front of a hydrant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-do-not-park-in-front-of-a-hydrant/135468)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-do-not-park-in-front-of-a-hydrant/135468 "2019-02-28T16:28:08Z")
Here is what can happen if you park in front of a fire hydrant. A 5 inch hose under pressure cannot make a sharp bend and it is HEAVY. If the hose was put on the roof of the car it might not make the bend and could put… --- ## [Head of Consumer Reports auto testing on radio today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-of-consumer-reports-auto-testing-on-radio-today/135491)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-of-consumer-reports-auto-testing-on-radio-today/135491 "2019-02-28T06:08:42Z")
Head of Consumer Reports auto testing interviewed on ‘Fresh Air’ about this year’s crop of cars. 17 minutes http://public.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/fa/2019/02/20190227\_fa\_02.mp3 --- ## [Peugeot to make North American comeback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-to-make-north-american-comeback/135494)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-to-make-north-american-comeback/135494 "2019-02-28T05:57:40Z")
Peugeot is making a comeback to the US and Canada. Not sure why. I thought their cars were overpriced. Nothing great…not extremely reliable. --- ## [Get ready for more choices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-ready-for-more-choices/135442)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-ready-for-more-choices/135442 "2019-02-28T01:59:57Z")
… in the US automotive marketplace. Please note that I did not state that these would be good choices. :wink: --- ## [New Book 123](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-book-123/135495)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-book-123/135495 "2019-02-27T23:07:20Z")
--- ## [I was really an idiot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-really-an-idiot/135376)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-really-an-idiot/135376 "2019-02-27T12:57:09Z")
i finally went ahead and bought that 1962 Caddy Sedan DeVille that I’ve had my eye on. That alone, does not make me an idiot. What I did this past weekend does. I was driving the Caddy in my housing development, which… --- ## [2004 Toyota Solara needs a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-solara-needs-a-mechanic/135313)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth06)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-solara-needs-a-mechanic/135313 "2019-02-25T18:12:33Z")
Looking for a good independent mechanic. Getting close to 100K. Recommendations? --- ## [Haunted Pickup?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-pickup/135259)
**Author:** [@Sarrah\_Camp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarrah_Camp)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-pickup/135259 "2019-02-25T17:59:01Z")
Hi there! I’m a bartender posting on behalf of my regular, Steve. Steve had a GMC Sierra pick up. When he placed a helium balloon in the passanger seat, the balloon leaned forward when accelerating, backwards when breaki… --- ## [Weird question: would someone mess with gear shifter when trying to steal a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-question-would-someone-mess-with-gear-shifter-when-trying-to-steal-a-car/93525)
**Author:** [@kiki31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiki31)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-question-would-someone-mess-with-gear-shifter-when-trying-to-steal-a-car/93525 "2019-02-25T06:45:25Z")
This is odd, but I don't know who to ask! I have a minivan that my children have very slowly ripped to shreds. They are small, furless, feral animals that I love. But they are animals. The other day, I noticed my gear … --- ## [Honda Element Dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-dilemma/135277)
**Author:** [@singingchick888\_148700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/singingchick888_148700)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-dilemma/135277 "2019-02-25T04:31:33Z")
Hi all! To make a long story short, I have a 2004 Honda Element that has a flooded engine and was told it would need to be replaced if I wanted to continue to drive it. My boyfriend and I loved this car, but we are movin… --- ## [Price of job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-of-job/135118)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-of-job/135118 "2019-02-25T01:34:58Z")
what the ballpark figure for replacing a head gasket on a 1992-mazda B2200 pickup. --- ## [Chevy impala 2004 stereo installation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-2004-stereo-installation/135250)
**Author:** [@Jamar\_Williams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamar_Williams)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-2004-stereo-installation/135250 "2019-02-24T00:03:09Z")
I recently bought a new pioneer MVH-S21BT 1 dvi to replace my old one. I found out which wires in my car connects by using a test light. I connected the positive, the negative, and the one powered by the ignition switch… --- ## [Testing of performance parts on cars by manufacturer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-of-performance-parts-on-cars-by-manufacturer/135112)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/testing-of-performance-parts-on-cars-by-manufacturer/135112 "2019-02-23T16:20:42Z")
How do the companies who make performance parts test it on cars? One such company has a car of 25yrs of age - the mile displayed on the car is very low - records show higher mileage than that and this company bought it … --- ## [I finally found it!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-finally-found-it/135154)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-finally-found-it/135154 "2019-02-22T22:19:25Z")
--- ## [Why drive a manual?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-drive-a-manual/127794)
**Author:** [@Marsha18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marsha18)\ **Replies:** 272\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-drive-a-manual/127794 "2019-02-22T16:08:58Z")
Hi, I drive a 2011 Elantra and like it very much. It is an automatic. All of my cars have been automatics - a friend tried to teach me to drive a standard but we didn’t get too far literally and figuratively. But my qu… --- ## [Should I change oil as soon as it turns dark?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-oil-as-soon-as-it-turns-dark/134947)
**Author:** [@Noonamee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noonamee)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-oil-as-soon-as-it-turns-dark/134947 "2019-02-22T01:32:22Z")
I’ve been using synthetic oil cos’ I don’t want to change it regularly. The oil is usually advertised to be good up to 15k miles or 1 year. However, it turns dark after 3-4k miles and I’m worried about it. Sent a sample … --- ## [Subaru parts for places without Subaru dealers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-parts-for-places-without-subaru-dealers/72303)
**Author:** [@Tope\_Challenged](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tope_Challenged)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-parts-for-places-without-subaru-dealers/72303 "2012-05-11T09:28:11Z")
In Mexico "topes" or speed bumps are used extensively to slow traffic....unfortunately, some of them are high enough that they scrape the bottoms of most cars. The Subaru Forester seems to have sufficient ground clearan… --- ## [Adding Led to Cargo Area, Need Feedback Pls!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-led-to-cargo-area-need-feedback-pls/134737)
**Author:** [@Ducati234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ducati234)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-led-to-cargo-area-need-feedback-pls/134737 "2019-02-21T04:25:16Z")
So I have a 2013 crv exl no NAV. When I have the cargo cover pulled over the back the small cargo light (on the ceiling) of that back area doesn’t reach the floor of the cargo area. I tried a stick on led with a motion … --- ## [20000 lights Puzzler without a question? Feb 11 2019](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20000-lights-puzzler-without-a-question-feb-11-2019/134425)
**Author:** [@geoffhazel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geoffhazel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20000-lights-puzzler-without-a-question-feb-11-2019/134425 "2019-02-21T02:41:39Z")
The puzzler about 20000 lights seemed to have a setup without an actual problem/puzzle to answer. Can anyone fix it or tell me what it’s supposed to say or explain what the question is? --- ## [Very inconvenient situation, RESOLVED](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-inconvenient-situation-resolved/134923)
**Author:** [@peak.ravie\_148480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peak.ravie_148480)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-inconvenient-situation-resolved/134923 "2019-02-21T00:59:23Z")
Hi everyone, I have a seriously unfortunate situation and I’m wondering if anyone could help point me in the right direction. It’s a really long and drawn out story and I hope someone is willing to read through and help… --- ## [Blog username](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blog-username/88823)
**Author:** [@burlws](https://community.cartalk.com/u/burlws)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blog-username/88823 "2019-02-20T21:13:19Z")
Created account, then entered a blog for discussion -- blog user name was my full name as filled in when creating the amount; wanted to have a username just for the blog and tried to edit profile but no place to edit na… --- ## [Should current news re: Hyundai engine fires & warranty lawsuits affect my decision to buy a used Elantra?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-current-news-re-hyundai-engine-fires-warranty-lawsuits-affect-my-decision-to-buy-a-used-elantra/134699)
**Author:** [@PatB32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatB32)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-current-news-re-hyundai-engine-fires-warranty-lawsuits-affect-my-decision-to-buy-a-used-elantra/134699 "2019-02-20T19:47:55Z")
I don’t think Elantra was named in the news coverage but Hyundai’s response to customers under warranty with engine fires in models named plus Hyundai’s quality control over engines makes me wonder if I should keep or dr… --- ## [Car insurance BEFORE buying a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-before-buying-a-new-car/62974)
**Author:** [@larry.stewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larry.stewart)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-before-buying-a-new-car/62974 "2011-03-25T23:00:59Z")
Car insurance BEFORE buying a new car? My father wants to transfer a used car to my name. If I buy insurance now (I have VIN #) before the car is transferred into my name, will the insurance be valid once the car is tr… --- ## [Anti-UV/Sunblock coating on glass of high end cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-uv-sunblock-coating-on-glass-of-high-end-cars/134798)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-uv-sunblock-coating-on-glass-of-high-end-cars/134798 "2019-02-19T21:58:18Z")
I am just wondering if anybody knows if glass installed on high-end cars (specifically Mercedes) have anti-UV or Sunblock coating. I rarely see Sunscreen shades that most econobox owners put on these high-end vehicles, h… --- ## [18-year old Pathfinder - How does it compare to new?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/18-year-old-pathfinder-how-does-it-compare-to-new/134712)
**Author:** [@Toni02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toni02)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/18-year-old-pathfinder-how-does-it-compare-to-new/134712 "2019-02-19T16:57:15Z")
I’ve had my pathfinder for 18 years. It runs and looks like a dream. What do you think of the new pathfinders? Mine is 2001 and I love this vehicle. Only put $4,000 in all those years. --- ## [Cold air coming through armrest electrical switches on door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-coming-through-armrest-electrical-switches-on-door/134951)
**Author:** [@Tone-Scott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tone-Scott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-coming-through-armrest-electrical-switches-on-door/134951 "2019-02-19T15:40:01Z")
My 2002 crystler Sebring has electrical switches on the drivers door armrest and there is a lot of cold air blowing inside the car when I’m driving, any thoughts on how to fix this? --- ## [I had never heard of this EV company](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-had-never-heard-of-this-ev-company/134855)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-had-never-heard-of-this-ev-company/134855 "2019-02-19T14:39:54Z")
… until I perused the latest issue of Forbes magazine yesterday. The company is very well-funded, is currently re-tooling the old Mitsubishi factory in Illinois, and its technical staff includes the guy who developed Mc… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=156) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=158)