# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=166 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 167 --- ## [2014 Honda Civic - Too loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-too-loud/129091)
**Author:** [@NoelHogan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoelHogan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-too-loud/129091 "2018-11-18T19:56:51Z")
I have a 2014 European Honda Civic Tourer and I am getting quite fed up with it sounding like a GSXR 750 is right on my left hand rear. I can’t work it out. Stick the clutch in at 120KMH (70 mph) and it’s not engine or e… --- ## [2019 Lexus ES 350 - How do I turn on the](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-es-350-how-do-i-turn-on-the/128933)
**Author:** [@ZoilaWoodward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZoilaWoodward)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-es-350-how-do-i-turn-on-the/128933 "2018-11-18T17:43:36Z")
I own a Lexus ES 350F 2019. The traction control shows in the instrument cluster that is off. I don’t know in what circumstances or when should be off and when on. I didn’t touch anything it just the lights came showing … --- ## [Jokes about driverless cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jokes-about-driverless-cars/128973)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jokes-about-driverless-cars/128973 "2018-11-17T21:17:49Z")
No. 0006 : The good news is that thanks to autonomous vehicles, teenage car fatalities are at record lows. The bad news is that teenage pregnancy rates are at an all-time high. No. 0007: Apparently I’m worthless. I was… --- ## [2017 GMC Acadia - Sat Rad is acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-sat-rad-is-acting-up/128935)
**Author:** [@JerryGood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryGood)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-sat-rad-is-acting-up/128935 "2018-11-17T19:10:40Z")
Problems with Sirius/XM radio. At various locations with no obstructions overhead, some stations come in and some do not. What could be the problem? No obstructions overhead. --- ## [RIP, Irv Gordon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-irv-gordon/128980)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-irv-gordon/128980 "2018-11-17T16:36:48Z")
Irv Gordon passed away, he put over 3.2 million miles on that Volvo P1800. Would like to see a detailed maintenance record for it. --- ## [2018 Toyota Highlander - Octane question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-octane-question/128958)
**Author:** [@BarryRuth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryRuth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-octane-question/128958 "2018-11-17T04:09:56Z")
My vehicles, 2012 and 2108 Highlanders, require 87 octane fuel, i.e. “regular”. In the DFW area regular is 87 octane. On trips to Colorado, regular in the Texas panhandle is 86 octane and in Colorado it is 84-85 octane. … --- ## [2010 Hyundai Elantra - Duplicate key question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-elantra-duplicate-key-question/128994)
**Author:** [@Ann01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ann01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-elantra-duplicate-key-question/128994 "2018-11-17T02:19:46Z")
How much for a duplicate car key ? --- ## [2014 Subaru Impreza - Turn off AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-impreza-turn-off-awd/128818)
**Author:** [@Donna26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donna26)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-impreza-turn-off-awd/128818 "2018-11-17T01:21:38Z")
Is it more advantageous to me if I turn of my AWD in the summer months. my friend think it a must --- ## [2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Reputation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-c-class-reputation/128860)
**Author:** [@Shawn19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn19)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-c-class-reputation/128860 "2018-11-16T23:32:29Z")
I’m thinking about purchasing a used 2014 Mercedes C300 with about 75k miles on it. It’s at a Mercedes dealership that has put a 1 year unlimited mileage warranty on the car and I’m going to be taking a look at it on Sat… --- ## [2002 Toyota RAV4 - Who will buy it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-who-will-buy-it/128977)
**Author:** [@RhondaWagner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RhondaWagner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-who-will-buy-it/128977 "2018-11-16T22:25:38Z")
Are there places that buy 2002 Toyota Rav4? Very good condition, but just threw a rod. --- ## [1984 Dodge Pickup - Does not run, what's it worth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-dodge-pickup-does-not-run-whats-it-worth/128786)
**Author:** [@Janet40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janet40)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-dodge-pickup-does-not-run-whats-it-worth/128786 "2018-11-16T10:31:04Z")
What is value of 1984 dodge rampage 2.2 50,000 does not run --- ## [Shipping Honda Odyssey from Washington DC to L.A](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-honda-odyssey-from-washington-dc-to-l-a/128810)
**Author:** [@Honda2076](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda2076)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shipping-honda-odyssey-from-washington-dc-to-l-a/128810 "2018-11-16T05:56:49Z")
Hello! I need to ship my 2003 Odyssey from Washington DC to Los Angeles (hurt my foot, can’t drive long distances). Anyone recommend a good company to ship? Thanks! --- ## [2011 Subaru with 35K only starts when it feels like it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-with-35k-only-starts-when-it-feels-like-it/96711)
**Author:** [@Ken\_Delmar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken_Delmar)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-with-35k-only-starts-when-it-feels-like-it/96711 "2018-11-16T02:56:51Z")
My 2011 Subaru Outback Is Now a $33,000 paper-weight My 2011 Subaru Outback, with only 35,000 miles on it, only starts when it feels like it. The battery is brand new, connections are strong, wires are clean and sound, s… --- ## [2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: #2 in my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-e-class-2-in-my-car/128700)
**Author:** [@HarryNovak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarryNovak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-e-class-2-in-my-car/128700 "2018-11-16T01:07:01Z")
My car is a diesel . The manual recommends Ultra Low Sulphur. Can I use regular #2 diesel fuel? What happens I do? --- ## [Another Trip in the 245](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-trip-in-the-245/128753)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-trip-in-the-245/128753 "2018-11-15T16:47:59Z")
I just ran across this post that I put on the Brickboard Forum ten years ago. It occurred to me that it the Car Talk gang might enjoy it. BTW - for those unfamiliar, a 245 is a Volvo 200 series wagon. ===============… --- ## [2004 Ford Ranger - Mistake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-mistake/128138)
**Author:** [@CharlesRLaFont](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesRLaFont)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 8:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-mistake/128138 "2018-11-15T08:54:44Z")
I just bought a 2004 Ranger with a manual transmission. Have I made a mistake? --- ## [The extended tale of the Extended Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-extended-tale-of-the-extended-warranty/128854)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-extended-tale-of-the-extended-warranty/128854 "2018-11-14T23:18:48Z")
Ford did finally come to the rescue of this loyal Ford customer, but that rescue would probably not have taken place without the intervention of a Consumer Affairs reporter: --- ## [New way to catch distracted drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-way-to-catch-distracted-drivers/128796)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-way-to-catch-distracted-drivers/128796 "2018-11-14T18:56:16Z")
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has a new way to catch distracted drivers, they put an officer with a radio in a city bus. He gets a birds-eye view of other drivers and calls in the patrol cars. --- ## [Ford Fusion and some concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-and-some-concerns/128643)
**Author:** [@Tayyab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tayyab)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-and-some-concerns/128643 "2018-11-14T13:31:42Z")
I had Hyundai Sonata 2011 (2.4L) Automatic Transmission, Standard Trim. About three weeks ago I bought a used Ford Fusion 2014 (2.5L) Automatic Transmission, Standard Trim, 133,000 km (82642 mi) milage, after driving t… --- ## [Driving Impressions : 2014 Ford F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-impressions-2014-ford-f-150/128506)
**Author:** [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-impressions-2014-ford-f-150/128506 "2018-11-14T13:06:42Z")
The backstory on this one is that my 1997 F-150 was rusting away, mostly because I more or less neglected it (drove it around in the snow mostly, never bothered to wash the road salt off, etc.), it also had been nickel … --- ## [Battery Life - it lasted 16 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-life-it-lasted-16-years/95795)
**Author:** [@Fmontyr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fmontyr)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-life-it-lasted-16-years/95795 "2018-11-14T05:31:00Z")
I finally had to replace the battery in my 2000 Lincoln LS (manual transmission). Can anyone say how often a battery in a new car lasts for 16 years? The battery is in the trunk so it isn't exposed to the under hood he… --- ## [2017 Toyota 4Runner - Premium fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-4runner-premium-fuel/128632)
**Author:** [@ClarkTuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClarkTuck)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-4runner-premium-fuel/128632 "2018-11-14T04:03:12Z")
Ray, It seems to me that most newer cars recommend 91 octane fuel. I think it is mainly because high octane fuel increases fuel mileage slightly. But high octane fuel costs a lot more than the small increase in mileag… --- ## [2011 BMW 535 - Fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-535-fuel-gauge/128268)
**Author:** [@Lew44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lew44)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-535-fuel-gauge/128268 "2018-11-13T20:02:34Z")
Why are car manufacturers unable to make an accurate fuel gauge? In this age of sensors and off the shelf technology it seems absolutely impossible not to have something that tells the amount of gallons remaining in the … --- ## [2018 Hyundai Santa Fe - Tire noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-santa-fe-tire-noise/128756)
**Author:** [@NormanEbanks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NormanEbanks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-santa-fe-tire-noise/128756 "2018-11-13T15:11:38Z")
I can clearly hear each tire revolution on smooth roads, esp. in the 35-45 mph range. The dealer has balanced, re-aligned. Still the same. Do other owners notice this? --- ## [2006 Pontiac G6 - Do I need to check this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-do-i-need-to-check-this/128661)
**Author:** [@markcunningham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markcunningham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-do-i-need-to-check-this/128661 "2018-11-12T22:20:12Z")
trans fluid check automatic --- ## [Chevron vs. generic gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevron-vs-generic-gas/49215)
**Author:** [@pogonology](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pogonology)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevron-vs-generic-gas/49215 "2018-11-12T15:31:42Z")
Every time I have bought a new car the dealership has recommended that I use Chevron gas. After I bought my latest car, I decided to make use of the automatic mileage calculator and see if there was a difference in the … --- ## [2017 Mazda CX-5 - Adding power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-adding-power/128559)
**Author:** [@JohnEngel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnEngel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-adding-power/128559 "2018-11-12T15:15:28Z")
The newer Mazda CX-5’s are 150 pounds heavier than my 2015 CX-5. Would an aftermarket ram air kit help offset the higher weight/horsepower ratio? --- ## [2019 Honda Accord - CVT - New or same as prior?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-cvt-new-or-same-as-prior/128679)
**Author:** [@DavidOsborn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidOsborn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-cvt-new-or-same-as-prior/128679 "2018-11-12T14:37:43Z")
Has Honda improved their CVT transmissions in the 2018 & 2019 models over other years, or we still to expect problems? --- ## [Today's episode of Crazy Customers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-episode-of-crazy-customers/128328)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-episode-of-crazy-customers/128328 "2018-11-11T20:15:33Z")
We do maintenance and repair for a local fleet that has everything from Ford Focuses to F550 utility trucks. We schedule maintenance as much as we can but sometimes a driver just shows up with an emergency problem. Toda… --- ## [Holiday Oil Change Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holiday-oil-change-time/128560)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holiday-oil-change-time/128560 "2018-11-11T15:01:16Z")
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