# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=161 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 162 --- ## [Best air compressor for air impact wrench](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-air-compressor-for-air-impact-wrench/86935)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-air-compressor-for-air-impact-wrench/86935 "2019-01-11T02:46:25Z")
My old air compressor was lost to a fire and I am looking to replace it. My main uses will be filling tires and such but I also want to make sure it can reliably run an air impact wrench for extended periods. I have a … --- ## [Bad news for a lot of Jaguar-Land Rover employees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-news-for-a-lot-of-jaguar-land-rover-employees/132403)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-news-for-a-lot-of-jaguar-land-rover-employees/132403 "2019-01-11T00:36:34Z")
--- ## [Locomobile: Talk about distracted driving!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locomobile-talk-about-distracted-driving/132342)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locomobile-talk-about-distracted-driving/132342 "2019-01-10T23:24:07Z")
I’m reading this detective novel “The Spy” by Clive Cussler, set around 1912 New York City/Washington DC area. His detective at one point has to get somewhere quickly so he hops into a 1906 Locomobile racing car, hosti… --- ## [Nothing here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nothing-here/132336)
**Author:** [@Jasmine\_Whaley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jasmine_Whaley)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nothing-here/132336 "2019-01-10T14:27:41Z")
NOTHING TO SEE HERE. Move along. --- ## [Back up lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-up-lights/132300)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-up-lights/132300 "2019-01-09T23:56:05Z")
One feature on some modern cars that bothers me is that the back-up lights come on when the motorist hits the key fob to unlock the car but isn’t even in the car. I can be driving down an aisle in a parking lot and thin… --- ## [Increasing insurance premiums (liability only)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/increasing-insurance-premiums-liability-only/132148)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/increasing-insurance-premiums-liability-only/132148 "2019-01-08T15:21:14Z")
GEICO raised my premium 15% over 6 months ago; it’s gone up 50% over the last 2 years. I’ve never had a claim (but I’ve only been driving 48 years). I’ve only driven once in the last 6 months. What’s the deal? Should… --- ## [Wheel ID thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-id-thoughts/132169)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 11:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-id-thoughts/132169 "2019-01-08T11:34:02Z")
edit. was looking for ID and turns out they are merc villager wheels I measured BP and it was 114 or 115mm and 65mm centerbore used wheel chart at roadkill website and they list wheels that have those specs. do a qui… --- ## [I'm unsure about a 300 mile trip. Any thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-unsure-about-a-300-mile-trip-any-thoughts/132190)
**Author:** [@Surj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Surj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-unsure-about-a-300-mile-trip-any-thoughts/132190 "2019-01-08T03:24:30Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla LE wit h 137,000+ miles. I bought the car in 2006 with 7,000 miles on it. I have never driven hard or poorly and have ALWAYS kept up with oil changes, BUT I made the mistake of overlooking tr… --- ## [Cars for short fat people](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-short-fat-people/28039)
**Author:** [@robinowen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robinowen)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-short-fat-people/28039 "2019-01-08T01:58:10Z")
My husband and I are getting ready to replace our much-loved 1994 Honda Civic. I had assumed we'd buy another new Civic until I drove one recently--the Civics now have a big center console between the front seats, which… --- ## [How to check battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-check-battery/132034)
**Author:** [@tlumba65\_146622](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlumba65_146622)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-check-battery/132034 "2019-01-07T09:47:29Z")
I just have a quick question I have a Jeep Cherokee 2006 there’s no battery gauge how do I check it? --- ## [Favorite large sedan produced by the Big 3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/favorite-large-sedan-produced-by-the-big-3/131862)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/favorite-large-sedan-produced-by-the-big-3/131862 "2019-01-06T13:57:41Z")
With sedans selling poorly and the demise of several already planned, I started thinking. What is your favorite sedan produced by the Big 3 - in terms of design, quality, and comfort/driving enjoyment? I know this is… --- ## [Older Vehicles vs. New Models](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-vehicles-vs-new-models/131728)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-vehicles-vs-new-models/131728 "2019-01-06T05:55:51Z")
I was thinking the other day how 100k mikes on a car would be a very used car - basically the life gone in it - when the 60’s and 70’s models were new. Today, we say a car isn’t broken in well at that mileage. So h… --- ## [Over 200k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-200k-miles/132036)
**Author:** [@Devonta\_Sutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devonta_Sutton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-200k-miles/132036 "2019-01-06T00:54:31Z")
I inherited a 2000 Nissan Altima. I’ve recently put a used engine in it, and also a new radiator. I commute about 40 miles a day to work, do you think I can trust it to use for work? --- ## [Tacoma 2003 Fueling tank Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tacoma-2003-fueling-tank-problem/132037)
**Author:** [@John32073\_144306](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John32073_144306)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tacoma-2003-fueling-tank-problem/132037 "2019-01-06T00:37:31Z")
--- ## ['What Driving Can Teach Us About Living '](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-driving-can-teach-us-about-living/131973)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-driving-can-teach-us-about-living/131973 "2019-01-05T17:30:07Z")
--- ## [2014 Ford Focus - Good pick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-focus-good-pick/131954)
**Author:** [@Charlenejohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlenejohnson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-focus-good-pick/131954 "2019-01-05T15:27:22Z")
Is a 2014 Ford focus a good choice or no --- ## [Car Locks itself - 1998 Toyota Avalon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-locks-itself-1998-toyota-avalon/131974)
**Author:** [@mingtao.wu.vehi\_146580](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mingtao.wu.vehi_146580)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-locks-itself-1998-toyota-avalon/131974 "2019-01-05T11:45:46Z")
Dear Car Talk Community, My 98 Avalon recently has been acting up: the car locks itself when I am driving, from time to time; sometimes, when I push my power seat, it locks, sometimes when I touch brake pedal, it locks,… --- ## [New Car Help/Ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-help-ideas/131947)
**Author:** [@holbrookaly\_146556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/holbrookaly_146556)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-help-ideas/131947 "2019-01-04T23:14:47Z")
I say new car, but really I just want a car that’s 2007 or newer. I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty, or well, had. I liked the jeep because it gave me a high seating position and it wasn’t very long. I like to be able to see… --- ## [Wheels got swiped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-got-swiped/131908)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-got-swiped/131908 "2019-01-04T22:43:12Z")
our 16’ company equinox had the wheels swiped over xmas break. quotes are about $2k to replace them. found some good rims at local yard for 50 each. might even have tpms sensors. throw on a new set of tires and its in th… --- ## [Arizonans vs. self-driving cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arizonans-vs-self-driving-cars/131763)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arizonans-vs-self-driving-cars/131763 "2019-01-04T22:20:17Z")
--- ## [Anyone expecting a Nissan from Japan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-expecting-a-nissan-from-japan/131911)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-expecting-a-nissan-from-japan/131911 "2019-01-04T18:12:57Z")
It may be delayed. --- ## [Rotating tires at 25K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotating-tires-at-25k-miles/131816)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotating-tires-at-25k-miles/131816 "2019-01-04T17:59:25Z")
My son causally mentioned to me that he rotated the tires on his 2017 Jeep Cherokee, over the weekend. I asked him how often he rotates them and he said it was the first time since he purchased the car and it has now ~25… --- ## [Happy New Year To All!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-new-year-to-all/131775)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-new-year-to-all/131775 "2019-01-03T04:54:37Z")
Here’s to hoping it’s a great new year for all and all of your vehicles! :coffee: CSA :palm\_tree::sunglasses::palm\_tree: --- ## [Best cheap tires for a truck that gets used very rarely?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-cheap-tires-for-a-truck-that-gets-used-very-rarely/131057)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-cheap-tires-for-a-truck-that-gets-used-very-rarely/131057 "2019-01-03T03:44:20Z")
I am not a big fan of cheap tires but wanted to see what advice could be given as to tires for a truck that gets driven MAYBE 1500 miles per year. It is a 2000 Chevy S10 2WD with the 4.3L if that matters. I want a good… --- ## [DIesel in gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-in-gas-tank/131788)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-in-gas-tank/131788 "2019-01-03T02:55:39Z")
A while back there was a number of post’s about people putting diesel fuel in the gas tank but no one would come back & say how they did it. Yesterday I found one way it could be done. … --- ## [Maserati musings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maserati-musings/131805)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maserati-musings/131805 "2019-01-02T22:47:19Z")
One of my relatives came for a visit last weekend. He pulled up in a car I didn’t recognize, and I asked what it was. He tells me it’s a 2019 Maserati Quattroporte that he just leased. When we later went out for dinner, … --- ## [Do any products or additives really improve engine performance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-any-products-or-additives-really-improve-engine-performance/131849)
**Author:** [@garyurcheck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garyurcheck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-any-products-or-additives-really-improve-engine-performance/131849 "2019-01-02T20:42:23Z")
this is NOT a specific question regarding a model of car, but my question is of all the liquid oil and gas additives that do everything from clean the engine to make the gas mileage better, is there a product or two that… --- ## [Oslo bans cars!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oslo-bans-cars/131104)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oslo-bans-cars/131104 "2019-01-02T06:15:47Z")
Liddle Donnie’s favorite country! We must invade and make it safe for cars again! --- ## [Carlos Ghosn & Nissan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carlos-ghosn-nissan/131693)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carlos-ghosn-nissan/131693 "2019-01-02T00:49:59Z")
‘He \[Carlos Ghosn\] closed factories, slashed suppliers, laid off 14 percent of the work force and invested in design. Six years later, Nissan had surpassed Honda to become Japan’s No. 2 automaker, its market capitalizati… --- ## [Unhappy Arizona residents slashing Waymo tires, derailing self-driving cars, more](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unhappy-arizona-residents-slashing-waymo-tires-derailing-self-driving-cars-more/131801)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unhappy-arizona-residents-slashing-waymo-tires-derailing-self-driving-cars-more/131801 "2019-01-02T00:20:07Z")
I’m no Luddite, yet there does seem to be some real concern here… and In fact, police contact is reportedly kept to a minimum, with one incident not reported until four days after it took place. According to the NYT … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=160) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=162)