# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=165 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 166 --- ## [Commuter, fuel efficient, towing once](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commuter-fuel-efficient-towing-once/122305)
**Author:** [@Abbyhere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abbyhere)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commuter-fuel-efficient-towing-once/122305 "2018-11-28T22:56:05Z")
Hey everyone, We are looking for a good commuter car (used) that is fuel efficient. However, we are also hoping we might find one that we can use to tow our 1 bedroom apartment from SLC, Utah to Sacramento, California, … --- ## [Oddball Idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oddball-idea/129782)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Gravener\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Gravener_Jr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oddball-idea/129782 "2018-11-28T22:21:38Z")
Just a question to see if anybody has any ideas. Thinking financially here when I say this but, what if I were to get a chevy 350 small block engine, rebuild it and mount it into a 2007 dodge nitro. Would it be do-able t… --- ## [Missing negarive battery cable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-negarive-battery-cable/129808)
**Author:** [@Dude03060\_145066](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dude03060_145066)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-negarive-battery-cable/129808 "2018-11-28T19:56:55Z")
My car has only got the positive cable connected with no negative wire connected to the negative terminal so why is my car still starting and driving? Cans someone please explain? --- ## [Water pump style](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-style/129316)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-style/129316 "2018-11-28T18:25:21Z")
website has pump pictured on right. that is the only pump they stock. same as oem. has cast impeller vanes. the pump on left is what they sent. no big deal? yes its cheaper to make i suppose. i asked them why delivered i… --- ## [2015 Buick Enclave - What size tank do I own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-enclave-what-size-tank-do-i-own/129719)
**Author:** [@ALLANMINNIG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALLANMINNIG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-enclave-what-size-tank-do-i-own/129719 "2018-11-27T16:07:14Z")
dowe have a 22gal. or 15gal. tank? my steering wheel gets hot at times,is this normal? just bought it. check with the dealer,claims nothing wrong. --- ## [French protest proposed new fuel tax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/french-protest-proposed-new-fuel-tax/129474)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/french-protest-proposed-new-fuel-tax/129474 "2018-11-27T15:55:56Z")
The French are required to keep yellow safety vests in their cars! NPR’s Eleanor Beardsley says the protesters have shut down Paris. --- ## [Boat Tow vehicle suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boat-tow-vehicle-suggestions/129539)
**Author:** [@Lori\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lori_G)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boat-tow-vehicle-suggestions/129539 "2018-11-27T15:19:58Z")
I have a 2750 lb boat that I tow with a 2006 Chevy Trail Blazer. I am looking for a tow vehicle (pre-owned) that would get better mileage. But I don’t know the requirements a vehicle should have to tow a boat that size.… --- ## [Ford F-150 2.7 EcoBoost discussion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f-150-2-7-ecoboost-discussion/109584)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f-150-2-7-ecoboost-discussion/109584 "2018-11-27T03:00:33Z")
Hello fellas…I have a friend who is looking to purchase a 2018 Ford F-150 with the 2.7 ecoboost. He doesn’t know much about these engines so he asked me. I am not really familiar with them but I’ve heard good stuff about… --- ## [Need help in choosing collision repair shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-in-choosing-collision-repair-shop/128216)
**Author:** [@Zuke\_144152](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zuke_144152)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-in-choosing-collision-repair-shop/128216 "2018-11-27T01:17:16Z")
Someone ran into my car while it was parked. Pretty sure there will be no contest as to who’s at fault. Adjuster has not evaluated damage yet nor assessed ACV. Right passenger front fender completely crumpled, don’t know… --- ## [2005 Honda Odyssey - Warm up needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-warm-up-needed/128927)
**Author:** [@NancyOrtiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyOrtiz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-warm-up-needed/128927 "2018-11-26T22:02:21Z")
I need to drive about 1/2 mile to 3/4 mile on some cold mornings (it’s 20-30 degrees F…) in my 2005 Honda Odyssey. Do I need to warm it up? I’ve heard that vehicles after 2000 or so do not need to be warmed up. Also, I’v… --- ## [2014 Lexus ES 350 - Ingress - Egress](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-ingress-egress/129543)
**Author:** [@RobertBaggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertBaggs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-ingress-egress/129543 "2018-11-26T15:23:03Z")
I’ve been driving Lexus cars for years, but think I might need a change. It seems newer models of most cars keep getting lower to the ground and my tired legs would lIke a higher ground clearance, preferably in a sedan.… --- ## [Body work, mercedes benz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-work-mercedes-benz/50830)
**Author:** [@makbar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/makbar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2010, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-work-mercedes-benz/50830 "2010-06-25T00:53:19Z")
can any one tell me does the door of 1986(300e)will fit to 1993 (300e) or which other benz models will fit to 1993,300e model d/f. door. thanks --- ## [Ford Bronco outrageous prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-bronco-outrageous-prices/128962)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-bronco-outrageous-prices/128962 "2018-11-26T03:18:23Z")
I just started looking into Ford Broncos and I am astonished with the asking prices of many old Broncos (late 80’s into early 90’s). Are they really that valuable or are the people just nuts asking for high prices? In on… --- ## [OBD System on ‘90 Lexus LS400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-system-on-90-lexus-ls400/129512)
**Author:** [@Pacen\_de\_Belloy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pacen_de_Belloy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-system-on-90-lexus-ls400/129512 "2018-11-26T01:39:51Z")
I have a 1990 Lexus Ls400. Cars that are under the year 1996 don’t have OBD systems & I’m wanting to do a performance tune on my car, but you can’t do that without an OBD system. So I’m wondering if it’s possible to deve… --- ## [Ford Transmission Identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-transmission-identification/129358)
**Author:** [@KregerVXC\_143438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregerVXC_143438)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2018, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-transmission-identification/129358 "2018-11-25T01:40:45Z")
I was recently cleaning out one of my older barns and found an automatic transmission that the previous owner of my house abandoned. Is there anyway I can identify the year and model of it? I know it’s an auto and it has… --- ## [Crazy repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-repair/129362)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-repair/129362 "2018-11-25T01:38:21Z")
I’m speechless. --- ## [Coolant issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-issue/129403)
**Author:** [@Deborah\_Hess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deborah_Hess)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-issue/129403 "2018-11-25T01:35:36Z")
How often should a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze reservoir be topped off --- ## [Can only get full power with cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-only-get-full-power-with-cruise-control/129448)
**Author:** [@Mrbouncyballs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrbouncyballs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-only-get-full-power-with-cruise-control/129448 "2018-11-25T01:29:07Z")
1996 mazada protege. Has a hard time accelerating especially up hills. You can floor it and it just struggles getting up hills and such. It can do it just not quickly. However I discovered recently on a higway had the cr… --- ## [Denmark checks in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denmark-checks-in/129345)
**Author:** [@OmidBalahang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmidBalahang)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denmark-checks-in/129345 "2018-11-24T22:59:08Z")
Sorry for a wrong post --- ## [Gasoline question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-question/129204)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-question/129204 "2018-11-23T22:59:23Z")
So we just bought a new Hyundai and I’m supposed to use top tier gas. Done some research on it and I have very limited options regarding availability. 2 stations in town carry it according to their corporate websites. T… --- ## ['Palm Oil Was Supposed to Help Save the Planet. Instead It Unleashed a Catastrophe.'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/palm-oil-was-supposed-to-help-save-the-planet-instead-it-unleashed-a-catastrophe/129281)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/palm-oil-was-supposed-to-help-save-the-planet-instead-it-unleashed-a-catastrophe/129281 "2018-11-22T17:50:55Z")
--- ## [Defroster not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defroster-not-working/128966)
**Author:** [@Jackie\_Pickett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackie_Pickett)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defroster-not-working/128966 "2018-11-21T10:55:56Z")
I have a 2010 corolla seems the front window defroster isn’t working. Heat, air, and rear defroster works fine. Any suggestions? --- ## [2017 Honda Fit - Best winter tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-fit-best-winter-tire/129060)
**Author:** [@consuelohuffman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/consuelohuffman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-fit-best-winter-tire/129060 "2018-11-21T09:45:24Z")
what’s the best winter tire for snow and ice in alaska? --- ## [Your most reliable vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-most-reliable-vehicle/128351)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-most-reliable-vehicle/128351 "2018-11-20T18:19:30Z")
Reading the post about the perceived reliability of the Asian brand cars got me thinking. I’d be curious to know what vehicle folks have gotten the most miles out of without internal engine or transmission work. This wou… --- ## [Bad parking manners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-parking-manners/128767)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-parking-manners/128767 "2018-11-20T00:47:45Z")
I honestly just don’t have words for this. --- ## [2019 Ford Edge - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-ticks/129072)
**Author:** [@StevenRSchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenRSchell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-edge-ticks/129072 "2018-11-19T20:18:27Z")
This vehicle has a loud “ticking” sound while idiling. Not fan blades. Ticking gets faster when accelerate. Ideas --- ## [2014 BMW 328 - Diesel Future](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-328-diesel-future/129099)
**Author:** [@TimMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimMartin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-328-diesel-future/129099 "2018-11-19T14:49:57Z")
What can you tell me about the future of diesel cars in America? I have a 2014 BMW 328d with a 2.0 L four cylinder turbo diesel engine. It is a fun car to drive and gets great fuel mileage (40-42 mpg). I understand both … --- ## [Light weight cars in Europe Get 78 mpg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-weight-cars-in-europe-get-78-mpg/129044)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-weight-cars-in-europe-get-78-mpg/129044 "2018-11-19T05:46:28Z")
There’s a interesting blog currently posted on the light weight car topic here, click CarTalk.com upper left to read. Where fuel is considerably pricier than in the USA (e.g. Europe) these sorts of car are said to be q… --- ## [2010 Volkswagen Eos - Thumbs up or down?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-eos-thumbs-up-or-down/129101)
**Author:** [@Jafepf\_144731](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jafepf_144731)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-eos-thumbs-up-or-down/129101 "2018-11-19T01:36:53Z")
I am considering a Volkswagen Eos, I would like to know if these are reliable cars, and if there are any particular years to avoid. I have read they have trouble with the convertible tops but I would like to know if this… --- ## [2019 Acura TLX - Lease?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-acura-tlx-lease/129069)
**Author:** [@JonTafel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonTafel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-acura-tlx-lease/129069 "2018-11-19T01:08:10Z")
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