# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=158 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 159 --- ## [Lincoln LS THX Stereo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-ls-thx-stereo/53917)
**Author:** [@dcbrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcbrey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-ls-thx-stereo/53917 "2019-02-18T13:52:22Z")
Bought a used 2006 LS recently. The windows have an after-market tint added to them by a previous owner. My FM radio reception is bad and AM reception is non-existent. I read on-line that the tint can interfere with t… --- ## ['93 Dodge Caravan 3.0l transmission problem!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-dodge-caravan-3-0l-transmission-problem/134730)
**Author:** [@Eduard00dan\_148360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eduard00dan_148360)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-dodge-caravan-3-0l-transmission-problem/134730 "2019-02-18T05:05:43Z")
I have a '93 dodge caravan 3.0l. 3 speed automatic transmission. During a usual day of driving I was used my reverse gear a couple of times and then suddenly my reverse was gone the next time I needed it. All 3 forward g… --- ## [And speaking of reality TV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-speaking-of-reality-tv/134760)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-speaking-of-reality-tv/134760 "2019-02-17T19:02:29Z")
I saw a few minutes of ‘Highway thru Hell’ yesterday and the owner of the wrecker company was selling his biggest wrecker. It seems it was 800 hp with an 18 speed transmission and most significantly a heavy duty bank not… --- ## [Chevy Cruze clutch worn out at 15,000 miles! Tips for longer lasting clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cruze-clutch-worn-out-at-15-000-miles-tips-for-longer-lasting-clutch/77493)
**Author:** [@josh0916](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh0916)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cruze-clutch-worn-out-at-15-000-miles-tips-for-longer-lasting-clutch/77493 "2019-02-16T03:15:16Z")
I bought a brand new Chevy Cruze and the clutch burned out at 15000 miles. This isn't my first stick, and I'm not driving it around town like I'm a race car driver. I put the car in neutral when sitting at a light, in fa… --- ## [Teen looking to get into auto repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-looking-to-get-into-auto-repair/132350)
**Author:** [@mybeats123\_146831](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mybeats123_146831)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teen-looking-to-get-into-auto-repair/132350 "2019-02-16T03:12:16Z")
I don’t know if this is an acceptable place to seek help but I’m just gonna try. For context I am a current highschool senior who will graduate within the next four months. As community college is looking like the only c… --- ## [$566,800/gallon for antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/566-800-gallon-for-antifreeze/134609)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/566-800-gallon-for-antifreeze/134609 "2019-02-15T20:16:08Z")
The optometrist prescribed Systane Balance (eyedrops). I paid $17.97 for 20 ml. The only active ingredient is propylene glycol, .6% : $566,803.75/gallon. --- ## [Bonnie & Clyde... fast forward 85 years... Would Clyde still choose a Ford getaway car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bonnie-clyde-fast-forward-85-years-would-clyde-still-choose-a-ford-getaway-car/134467)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bonnie-clyde-fast-forward-85-years-would-clyde-still-choose-a-ford-getaway-car/134467 "2019-02-15T17:39:23Z")
A February 9, 2019 Detroit Free Press article, written by Randy Essex, displays a letter from Clyde Barrow to Henry Ford explaining his delight with the availability of such a wonderful Ford V-8 getaway car. (Of course t… --- ## [Front wheel doesn't start rolling on wet road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-doesnt-start-rolling-on-wet-road/133981)
**Author:** [@azizul\_fahim2002\_147879](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azizul_fahim2002_147879)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2019, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-doesnt-start-rolling-on-wet-road/133981 "2019-02-14T04:40:14Z")
My well maintained 2005 Toyota Camry runs very well on dry road. But I have been facing an issue when the road is wet. When I accelerate the car from a stop position, it looks like the front wheel does not start to roll … --- ## [What is this weird noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-weird-noise/134480)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Davis\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer_Davis_1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-weird-noise/134480 "2019-02-13T03:53:54Z")
My friend’s 2018 Nissan Murano is making a weird high pitched intermittent squeal noise. It kind of sounds like an old rusty swing or door blowing in the wind or a train breaking. It happens when the engine has been turn… --- ## [The discovery of a 1927 Packard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-discovery-of-a-1927-packard/134084)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-discovery-of-a-1927-packard/134084 "2019-02-13T02:04:16Z")
… with only 10k miles on the odometer: Hopefully, the family will be able to get it running soon… --- ## [Hello from restoration garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-from-restoration-garage/134331)
**Author:** [@ThomasDouglas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasDouglas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-from-restoration-garage/134331 "2019-02-12T04:41:14Z")
Hello my name is Thomas Douglas and i was a principal character on the tv show restoration garage on discovery velocity for 4 seasons. I thought we might be able to work together by having me as a guest. Thank you. --- ## [Timing off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-off/134456)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-off/134456 "2019-02-12T04:31:14Z")
do a 1997 nissan pickup with a 2.4 liter engine have a interference or non interference engine. --- ## [Gasoline $1.70, Diesel $2.80 : why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-1-70-diesel-2-80-why/134115)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-1-70-diesel-2-80-why/134115 "2019-02-12T02:35:03Z")
I noticed that gasoline was $1.70/gallon, diesel $2.80 - I remember when diesel was cheaper, when there were even little cars with diesel engines (a friend bought a diesel Rabbit in the '70s). Why has diesel become so m… --- ## [Ford's modifications to their police-model Explorers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fords-modifications-to-their-police-model-explorers/134441)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fords-modifications-to-their-police-model-explorers/134441 "2019-02-11T22:22:34Z")
… are pretty impressive. This almost makes me regret selling all of my Ford stock a few months ago… --- ## [Help, dealer sold me a car that can't pass inspection!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-dealer-sold-me-a-car-that-cant-pass-inspection/69750)
**Author:** [@nosedansus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nosedansus)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-dealer-sold-me-a-car-that-cant-pass-inspection/69750 "2019-02-11T20:36:52Z")
A couple weeks ago, I stupidly bought a used car from a local dealer here in Philadelphia without taking it to my mechanic first. I hadn't eaten and I get low blood sugar, but that's no excuse. Anyway, the inspection sti… --- ## [There were mice in the car I just bought. Will this cause issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-were-mice-in-the-car-i-just-bought-will-this-cause-issues/134076)
**Author:** [@Kassie\_Whiting](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kassie_Whiting)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-were-mice-in-the-car-i-just-bought-will-this-cause-issues/134076 "2019-02-11T19:29:17Z")
I just bought a used ford explorer from a big dealership 3 hours ago. We just found mice poop under the back seats, along with a chewed up glue stick and candy wrapper. Could this cause issues down the road? It is a 2015… --- ## [Hyundai Kona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-kona/134354)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-kona/134354 "2019-02-11T01:23:06Z")
Any thoughts on the 2019 Hyundai Kona? The limited model has all safety features ( rear camera, blind spot, lane departure), leather, nice trim, sunroof, and turbo with great gas mileage. Price is under 23k. I’ve b… --- ## [The ultimate price for falsifying Emissions Inspections](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ultimate-price-for-falsifying-emissions-inspections/134265)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ultimate-price-for-falsifying-emissions-inspections/134265 "2019-02-11T00:06:13Z")
… can be pretty steep. --- ## [Kill Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kill-switch/134194)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Pham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vincent_Pham)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kill-switch/134194 "2019-02-10T20:55:38Z")
Hello, I need some help with my Acura Integra. The previous owner was my cousin, who has sadly passed away recently. Before he passed away, he had given me the car. However, the problem my family and I face, is that t… --- ## [98 dodge ram the transfer case will not shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-ram-the-transfer-case-will-not-shift/77620)
**Author:** [@grego2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grego2)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-ram-the-transfer-case-will-not-shift/77620 "2019-02-10T10:15:47Z")
I purchased a 98 dodge ram 4x4 v8 with automatic transmission. When i purchased it the guy told me there was an issue with the transfer case. From what he told me he got stuck and the transfer case is the result. I wa… --- ## [High RPM, below redline. Good? Bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpm-below-redline-good-bad/49194)
**Author:** [@ian.maines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ian.maines)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpm-below-redline-good-bad/49194 "2019-02-09T19:15:19Z")
I posses a 2001 Subaru outback 4-cylinder automatic transmission with about... 170,000 miles on it. It has a spread of minor problems, but the main topic of this discussion isn't related to them. The thing has a redlin… --- ## [Common sense when working w/gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/common-sense-when-working-w-gasoline/134250)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/common-sense-when-working-w-gasoline/134250 "2019-02-09T13:10:33Z")
Wouldn’t pretty much everyone who’s car-savy, wouldn’t they know that you shouldn’t be draining gasoline from a fuel tank when there’s a kerosene heater operating nearby? I ask b/c I was reading an article in a car res… --- ## [Leasing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leasing/134063)
**Author:** [@PatsyNicosia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatsyNicosia)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leasing/134063 "2019-02-07T21:06:17Z")
How does car leasing REALLY work and who does it work best for? (This isn’t really a Ford Fiesta question but they made me pick one.) --- ## [Can YOU identify this vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-identify-this-vehicle/133209)
**Author:** [@whoyouwerebefore\_147396](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whoyouwerebefore_147396)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-identify-this-vehicle/133209 "2019-02-07T09:22:50Z")
Hello, Can anyone identify this vehicle? No badge and a very unusual hood design. I believe the photo was taken in Thailand. --- ## [2002 Taurus Overheated Briefly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-taurus-overheated-briefly/133501)
**Author:** [@ryderuntil1\_145581](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryderuntil1_145581)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-taurus-overheated-briefly/133501 "2019-02-06T22:49:33Z")
Solved I caught my gauge rising. I could not pull over until it hit the H and then I got it turned off. After it cooled it started right up. Engine U I gotta spend to fix it and don’t want to fix radiator on a engine b… --- ## [Can I keep my registration in TN and get IL DL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-keep-my-registration-in-tn-and-get-il-dl/132814)
**Author:** [@xlovevragex\_147121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xlovevragex_147121)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-keep-my-registration-in-tn-and-get-il-dl/132814 "2019-02-06T18:00:02Z")
I have an older car that most likely will not pass emissions. I plan on moving to Chicago in July of this year. My car is registered in TN, where I live. I will maintain this address as well when I move. But, I NEED to h… --- ## [State of the union](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-of-the-union/134005)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-of-the-union/134005 "2019-02-05T23:46:02Z")
if you live in a state that don’t have emission testing can you remove catalytic converter. --- ## [How to cut wood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-cut-wood/133973)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-cut-wood/133973 "2019-02-05T21:34:03Z")
--- ## [Gas Additive Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-additive-question/133408)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-additive-question/133408 "2019-02-05T04:26:17Z")
Hey all, I live in the Midwest, and we are supposed to be getting some bitter temps this next week - record breaking air temps of -6 with 40 degree windchills. Should I be using a gas additive such as HEET during this c… --- ## [Justice Brothers products](https://community.cartalk.com/t/justice-brothers-products/133963)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/justice-brothers-products/133963 "2019-02-04T23:29:09Z")
Hey all just wondering has anyone here ever used some Justice Brothers products and if so how did their products work out for you. Just bought a few of their products myself after hearing some good things about them [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=157) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=159)