# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=163 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 164 --- ## [Poem or passage from literature about car engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poem-or-passage-from-literature-about-car-engines/131124)
**Author:** [@joshua.keena\_146023](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshua.keena_146023)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poem-or-passage-from-literature-about-car-engines/131124 "2018-12-21T04:57:52Z")
Greetings, I teach automotive engineering and I wish to share with my students a good poem or passage from literature about the car engine. Any suggestions? I’ve got examples about cars in general, I’m most interested in… --- ## [Subaru Outback as good as they say?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-as-good-as-they-say/130109)
**Author:** [@katmell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katmell)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-as-good-as-they-say/130109 "2018-12-20T19:52:56Z")
We just bought our very first Subaru, a 2019 Outback Premium with extras. Did we make the right decision? It was between this and a Mazda CX-5, which we also loved (esp. the look!) but we surprisingly liked driving the … --- ## [6.4 litres of nostalgia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-4-litres-of-nostalgia/131040)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-4-litres-of-nostalgia/131040 "2018-12-19T04:28:53Z")
I was reading Hemmings the other night and came across one of the two cars on my bucket list: a fully restored 1957 Chrysler 300 C with a 392 Hemi. The car was located on the west coast, nowhere near me. I got in touch w… --- ## [2015 Hyundai Genesis - Buying used](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-genesis-buying-used/131008)
**Author:** [@DavidKurecsko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidKurecsko)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-genesis-buying-used/131008 "2018-12-19T04:01:46Z")
I’m looking to buy a 2015 genesis 5.0 I’ve read a lot about it online and besides a couple of silly electric issues it seems pretty bulletproof. But I would like to ask if there is anything else that I should look out wh… --- ## [Help with buying first used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-buying-first-used-car/130232)
**Author:** [@Megan\_Soyars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Megan_Soyars)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-buying-first-used-car/130232 "2018-12-19T03:16:28Z")
Hello all, New to the forum and also a new car buyer! I have never owned a car before, and have been shopping around but feel a little lost by the process. I am currently looking at a 2003 subaru outback with 250,000 mi… --- ## [2012 Honda Crosstour - Sound at 45 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-crosstour-sound-at-45-mph/131070)
**Author:** [@GwendolynOkocha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GwendolynOkocha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-crosstour-sound-at-45-mph/131070 "2018-12-18T22:47:14Z")
My 2012 Honda crosstour is making a noise once I get the speed up to 45 miles per hour. The sound does not change even if I increase the speed of the car. --- ## [1992 Honda Civic - Shifting question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-honda-civic-shifting-question/130906)
**Author:** [@Helen17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Helen17)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-honda-civic-shifting-question/130906 "2018-12-18T17:15:26Z")
With my 4-speed automatic transmission, I set gear in D4 and don’t touch it unless I’m going downhill. Logic tells me car’s brain will sense drag for uphill and automatically set correct gear. I see no need to shift down… --- ## [New Car Dealer says they forgot to charge me tax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-dealer-says-they-forgot-to-charge-me-tax/83299)
**Author:** [@talos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/talos)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-dealer-says-they-forgot-to-charge-me-tax/83299 "2018-12-18T14:49:44Z")
Hi, I bought a new Toyota back at the beginning of December, last year (2013) and have been enjoying it. Then yesterday, January 20, 2014, I get a phone message and an email from the salesperson I worked with telling me … --- ## [Where are the average height actors in car ads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-the-average-height-actors-in-car-ads/130979)
**Author:** [@MartySrugis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartySrugis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-are-the-average-height-actors-in-car-ads/130979 "2018-12-18T06:16:08Z")
Why do TV auto commericals use such short people to sell their cars? If you look closely, none of the actors are higher than the car doors. So of course the inside head room looks hugh! How about using average height pe… --- ## [Jeep- Dealer satisfaction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-dealer-satisfaction/130891)
**Author:** [@MichaelBlackwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelBlackwell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-dealer-satisfaction/130891 "2018-12-18T03:59:25Z")
I bought a Jeep in Dallas and moved to St. Louis, then to Corpus Christi. Dealer Service in Dallas was great, in St. Louis it was awful, but in Corpus Christi it was it was a horrifying experience. Nationally speaking d… --- ## [What’s my car’s model year?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-my-car-s-model-year/130972)
**Author:** [@KS11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KS11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-my-car-s-model-year/130972 "2018-12-17T14:48:40Z")
I bought my 2018 Yaris IA in July of 2018. I just noticed (12/18) on the door sticker it says the car was manufactured in Oct. 2017. Does this make it a 2017 car or an '18 car? --- ## [Another Reminder--get that used car inspected before you buy!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-reminder-get-that-used-car-inspected-before-you-buy/99738)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-reminder-get-that-used-car-inspected-before-you-buy/99738 "2018-12-15T23:28:57Z")
I know it's been said over and over again but it bears repeating. Whenever contemplating a used car purchase, find a reputable local garage and have the car inspected. Prices for this service can range from $50 to $150 b… --- ## [BMW factory automation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-factory-automation/130837)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-factory-automation/130837 "2018-12-15T16:14:11Z")
Kinda cool video of automation at BMW- https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2018/11/28/on-germany-bmw-orig.cnn-business --- ## [2017 Nissan Murano - Make radio stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-murano-make-radio-stay-on/130860)
**Author:** [@Bob20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-murano-make-radio-stay-on/130860 "2018-12-15T04:44:00Z")
can a 2017murano be programed to have radio stay on when motor shut off --- ## [Is there an equivalent?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-an-equivalent/130768)
**Author:** [@Amr\_hamed\_141739](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amr_hamed_141739)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-an-equivalent/130768 "2018-12-15T03:35:38Z")
Hi , i was wondering if there some tool equivalent to the air hammer ?? In other words is there a cordless air hammer in the market ?? I am just curious Regards --- ## [Major GM restructuring underway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-gm-restructuring-underway/129624)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-gm-restructuring-underway/129624 "2018-12-14T23:00:46Z")
GM’s closing down several plants, dropping several cars as a result: Here’s more info: https://jalopnik.com/heres-everything-gm-is-closing-down-as-it-invests-in-th-1830654490 --- ## [Only takes a second of inattention](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-takes-a-second-of-inattention/130359)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-takes-a-second-of-inattention/130359 "2018-12-13T20:09:31Z")
Watched two punks reap instant karma this afternoon but thankfully without hurting anyone else. Late model Mustang driving erratically, switching lanes recklessly with no signals. Seemed to be chasing down another car … --- ## [Mazda 3 2014 engine problem and warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2014-engine-problem-and-warranty/130729)
**Author:** [@Joon\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joon_Lee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2014-engine-problem-and-warranty/130729 "2018-12-13T18:02:45Z")
I was hoping the community can shine some light onto this issue I am having. I bought a brand new Mazda 3 2014 S touring sedan in April of 2014. About 25k miles into the car, the engine lost all of its engine oil and fai… --- ## [2001 Toyota 4Runner - Seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-4runner-seats/130746)
**Author:** [@SteveHammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveHammond)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-4runner-seats/130746 "2018-12-13T14:13:11Z")
I used to have a 2003 Toyota Camry, and the power seat was so uncomfortable for long drives that I purchased a seat cushion and a lumbar support pillow from a relax-your-back store. This was such a HUGE improvement that… --- ## [Ya'all take care down there in N. Carolina with the snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaall-take-care-down-there-in-n-carolina-with-the-snow/130533)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaall-take-care-down-there-in-n-carolina-with-the-snow/130533 "2018-12-12T17:23:18Z")
Yeah we had about 8 inches last week in Minnesota but we have big plows, sanding trucks, and snow blowers. So take it easy on the roads down there. I thought this picture was great though. It reminded me of the kind o… --- ## [Dealer Advice Needed -- Fraud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-advice-needed-fraud/130346)
**Author:** [@acmeshkoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acmeshkoff)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-advice-needed-fraud/130346 "2018-12-12T12:38:01Z")
Hello everybody. Expert dealer help needed. Not too long ago I started an auto loan financing company and one of my first deals, with one of the worst dealers I met, went south. Long story short. In Florida, paid cash … --- ## [2012 Mitsubishi iMIEV - EVs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-imiev-evs/130461)
**Author:** [@TedCloak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TedCloak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-imiev-evs/130461 "2018-12-11T21:34:33Z")
Reading your recent article on EVs (Electric Vehicles), I thought you might have info on, say, what percent of American car owners take how many trips over 50 miles in a year? I bought a used Mitsubishi i-MIEV, very chea… --- ## [Ford Fusion 2014 Lighting Functions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-2014-lighting-functions/130663)
**Author:** [@Tayyab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tayyab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-2014-lighting-functions/130663 "2018-12-11T20:29:12Z")
I’ve Ford Fusion 2014 2.5L Standard Trim. As because of Standard Trim it doesn’t come with pre-equipped fog lights. For the installation of fog lights, I’ve come across a few questions. First, Where is the fog light … --- ## [Nav N Go iGo 8 BMW E46](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nav-n-go-igo-8-bmw-e46/130637)
**Author:** [@JG46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JG46)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nav-n-go-igo-8-bmw-e46/130637 "2018-12-11T16:04:54Z")
Hello everyone I recently bought my E46 316i and it came with an Nav n Go iGo 8. The system is from 2009 but the Navigation is up to date and very nice. When I connect it with bluetooth and stream music, it works very w… --- ## [Did Slick 50 change the formula?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-slick-50-change-the-formula/130353)
**Author:** [@gbailey403](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gbailey403)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-slick-50-change-the-formula/130353 "2018-12-11T03:36:55Z")
My 1986 Jeep Wrangler has 286,000 miles on it. I have used Slick 50 since I bought it at 28,000 miles. When Quaker State bought Slick 50 it seemed to slowly change in consistency. Was the formula changed? Did they elimin… --- ## [Huge oil and natural gas find in Texas and New Mexico](https://community.cartalk.com/t/huge-oil-and-natural-gas-find-in-texas-and-new-mexico/130489)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/huge-oil-and-natural-gas-find-in-texas-and-new-mexico/130489 "2018-12-11T02:37:29Z")
What are we going to do with it all? --- ## [2018 GMC Acadia - LEDs not so bright](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-acadia-leds-not-so-bright/130453)
**Author:** [@JerryStanley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryStanley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-acadia-leds-not-so-bright/130453 "2018-12-11T03:29:33Z")
I recently purchased a new 2018 GMC Acadia. After driving it for a few months I’ve noticed that the headlights aren’t as bright as I think they should be. The projected light from the headlights seems dimmer then other v… --- ## [2007 Ford Crown Victoria - Metric](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-crown-victoria-metric/130128)
**Author:** [@GeorgeHarsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeHarsh)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-crown-victoria-metric/130128 "2018-12-10T16:53:19Z")
I have a retired police car. Somehow, in the last year, the odometer flipped from miles to kilometers. I didn’t notice. In Kilometers, it has gone about 250,000 Km. I was able to switch it back to miles and it now sh… --- ## [Car overheating when on heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-when-on-heat/130554)
**Author:** [@Ashlynnpeterson02\_145640](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashlynnpeterson02_145640)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-when-on-heat/130554 "2018-12-10T02:51:27Z")
My 1999 pontiac grand am overheats when the heat is on, then goes back down to 200 when on cold. Car starts when you press on the gas otherwise its dies. Anyone know whats wrong with it? --- ## [2013 Lexus RX 350 - Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-rx-350-issues/130444)
**Author:** [@stevecook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevecook)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-rx-350-issues/130444 "2018-12-09T00:29:44Z")
what are the worst problems for a 2013 RX 350? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=162) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=164)