# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=168 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 169 --- ## [2013 Volvo XC60 - Question on reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-xc60-question-on-reliability/128169)
**Author:** [@Don00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-xc60-question-on-reliability/128169 "2018-11-03T22:28:14Z")
Are you experiencing any severe engine or transmission issues. I am considering a 2013 Volvo XC60 with 60k miles --- ## [2004 Ford F150 - Coil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f150-coil-question/128093)
**Author:** [@GregoryAlandaniels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregoryAlandaniels)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f150-coil-question/128093 "2018-11-03T19:11:28Z")
What is the cheapest but still the best ignition coil over plug kits for 2004 ford f150 xlt 4.6l 2wd truck with 6in. Fabtech lift kit --- ## [2001 Volvo XC70 - Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-xc70-battery/127901)
**Author:** [@LarryHaimowitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryHaimowitz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-xc70-battery/127901 "2018-11-03T18:49:31Z")
I had my battery tested at the store where I bought it less than two years ago. CCA was above the rating, but voltage was 12.11. According to a state of charge chart, 12.11 V is equivalent to less than 40% of the energy… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Cruze - Android connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-android-connection/128097)
**Author:** [@SteveD1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveD1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-android-connection/128097 "2018-11-03T14:35:46Z")
I got a new Android phone and I can’t control it from the USB connection like my old iPhone use to do. Is there a player that works on my phone that I can use? --- ## [Vacuum Gauge Fuel Economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-gauge-fuel-economy/128071)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-gauge-fuel-economy/128071 "2018-11-03T04:02:01Z")
Last weekend I moved a bunch of my belongings using a 10’ U-Haul Truck and a 9’ trailer for my motorcycle. On the driver’s side A pillar was a fuel economy gauge that I assume was based on engine vacuum. There weren’t … --- ## [Saturn ion redline 2004 thoughts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-redline-2004-thoughts/128035)
**Author:** [@Alex.morales292\_144042](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex.morales292_144042)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-redline-2004-thoughts/128035 "2018-11-03T02:20:28Z")
What do you guys think about the car? Is it worth buying still ? Would parts be hard to come off by? --- ## [2016 Volkswagen Golf - How to shut off traction control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-golf-how-to-shut-off-traction-control/128113)
**Author:** [@Rob38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob38)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-golf-how-to-shut-off-traction-control/128113 "2018-11-02T23:01:39Z")
I have a 2016 golf 1.8. is there anyway to disconnect the stupid traction control? any other vehicle has a simple button to push and voilà good to go. --- ## [Seen Any Tesla's?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seen-any-teslas/126145)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seen-any-teslas/126145 "2018-11-02T15:45:06Z")
Tesla Motors claims they are building and delivering thousands of their Model 3 cars yet there are stories floating around the internet seeming to contradict this claim…But one thing for sure, here in Denver which a car-… --- ## [2017 BMW 340i - Any complaints?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-340i-any-complaints/128001)
**Author:** [@RobertMattison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMattison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-340i-any-complaints/128001 "2018-11-02T02:53:38Z")
I know this car is great to drive, but have you had any reliability issues? --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Volt Meter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-volt-meter/127933)
**Author:** [@Edd50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edd50)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-volt-meter/127933 "2018-11-01T22:17:00Z")
my Volt Meter bounces down then back when i accelerate. The Alternator checks out fine and the battery is good. --- ## [2013 Lexus ES 350 - Which Tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-es-350-which-tire/127946)
**Author:** [@Diane58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-es-350-which-tire/127946 "2018-11-01T19:37:57Z")
Which Michelin tire - Primacy or Premier --- ## [2017 Toyota Prius Prime - Emergency alert](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-prime-emergency-alert/127941)
**Author:** [@Frank29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-prime-emergency-alert/127941 "2018-11-01T18:51:14Z")
Has there been a problem with the Prime 2017 flashing the red emergency alert for no discernible reason? I’m afraid the car is going to do an emergency stop on the freeway! --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra: timing belt or chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-timing-belt-or-chain/127790)
**Author:** [@HelenSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelenSmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-timing-belt-or-chain/127790 "2018-11-01T17:01:14Z")
Does my 2013 Hyundai Elantra have a timing chain or timing belt --- ## [Nexen tires any good or just cheap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nexen-tires-any-good-or-just-cheap/127780)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nexen-tires-any-good-or-just-cheap/127780 "2018-11-01T15:36:42Z")
I am about to need new tires in this size. Nexen NPriz AH5 175/65R14XL 86T BSW https://www.giga-tires.com/175-65-14/nexen-tires/npriz-ah5/tirecode/15011NXK These tires are CHEAP but are they worth buying or a death tr… --- ## [Copper or stainless brake lines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-or-stainless-brake-lines/127877)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 7:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-or-stainless-brake-lines/127877 "2018-10-31T07:59:26Z")
Need to replace rear brake line on 1997 Acura CL. Looking over copper or stainless brake lines. Is there a preference as far as which one is easier to work with? Supposedly they now make “soft” stainless lines for easier… --- ## [2017 Volvo S90 - Suspension mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-s90-suspension-mystery/127925)
**Author:** [@Bud56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bud56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-s90-suspension-mystery/127925 "2018-11-01T02:21:14Z")
I have a leased Volvo S90 with 1 year on a three year lease to go. I took it in for a scheduled service and when I got it back, every time I went over any pump at any speed it would bottom out and scrape the ground. This… --- ## [2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Help with hitch wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-help-with-hitch-wires/127905)
**Author:** [@Barry23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-help-with-hitch-wires/127905 "2018-11-01T02:17:39Z")
I have a 2006 GC Loredo fitted with Tow bar. LH rear tail light does not work and when plugged into the vehicle the tail lights on my trailer do not work. Help please. Barry. --- ## [Does anyone in Washington pay attention to US?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-in-washington-pay-attention-to-us/127456)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-in-washington-pay-attention-to-us/127456 "2018-10-31T18:31:42Z")
Ethanol has been very costly to me and it seems I’m in good company but the politicians just want to worsen the problem http://www.fuel-testers.com/petition\_e15.html If 10% ethanol wasn’t so bad just go to 15% and see … --- ## [Very light hammering sound comes from engine bay Honda civic 2007 97K](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-light-hammering-sound-comes-from-engine-bay-honda-civic-2007-97k/127810)
**Author:** [@Abhishek\_Srivastava](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abhishek_Srivastava)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-light-hammering-sound-comes-from-engine-bay-honda-civic-2007-97k/127810 "2018-10-31T03:12:57Z")
Hi All, I have Honda Civic 2007 model 97km odometer reading automatic. I bought it used 2 months back. I realized an unusual sound from engine bay (mild hammering sound when in gears) when engine is warm (not in neutra… --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V - Seat fabric loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-seat-fabric-loose/127893)
**Author:** [@DavidJachalke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidJachalke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-seat-fabric-loose/127893 "2018-10-30T23:55:04Z")
The fabric on the I right side of drivers seat is loose, untucked, and appears unfinished. How will the company correct this? --- ## [2005 Pontiac Grand Prix - Theft system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-prix-theft-system/127864)
**Author:** [@felipe47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/felipe47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-prix-theft-system/127864 "2018-10-30T18:29:43Z")
starting disabled dui to theft system --- ## [Interesting RPO Codes for my Pontiac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-rpo-codes-for-my-pontiac/127823)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-rpo-codes-for-my-pontiac/127823 "2018-10-30T04:39:08Z")
I’ve been going through the RPO codes for my Pontiac G6 as listed on the label in the glove box. These are supposed to be the options that were installed at the factory. I ran across a couple that don’t seem to make mu… --- ## [Rabbit starts in EVs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rabbit-starts-in-evs/127727)
**Author:** [@SteveLebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveLebus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rabbit-starts-in-evs/127727 "2018-10-30T02:03:33Z")
Most of us know that for fossil fuel-propelled vehicles, rabbit starts and stops are hard on fuel economy as well as on the engine, transmission, brakes, etc. It seems like none of these would apply, or barely, to elect… --- ## [2008 Mercury Grand Marquis - Which tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-grand-marquis-which-tires/127759)
**Author:** [@countryham222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/countryham222)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-grand-marquis-which-tires/127759 "2018-10-29T21:41:28Z")
What brand tires are the best for the merc.? --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - Apple screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-apple-screen/127594)
**Author:** [@Lagrange](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lagrange)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-apple-screen/127594 "2018-10-29T20:19:09Z")
Can the middle screen be upgraded to an apple screen, like an add on? --- ## [Interesting addendum to the buy-here-pay-here discussion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-addendum-to-the-buy-here-pay-here-discussion/125699)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-addendum-to-the-buy-here-pay-here-discussion/125699 "2018-10-29T16:51:19Z")
Guy buys a used Blazer. With interest it would cost him $16,000. He put down 3300 as a deposit, got a 9k loan from a sub-prime lender, and the rest was interest. He got sick and fell behind on his payments, so they re… --- ## [The Fisker Karma returns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fisker-karma-returns/127643)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fisker-karma-returns/127643 "2018-10-29T12:36:13Z")
… under a new name: --- ## [New car for long commute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-for-long-commute/127527)
**Author:** [@eldete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eldete)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-for-long-commute/127527 "2018-10-29T01:41:41Z")
Hey car folks. So I am a 200k miles Subar Forester owner with a lifetime of issues big and small. I love hate relationship that may soon be on its end So I’m looking into new cars Despite all their issues with cer… --- ## [Long distance trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-distance-trip/127600)
**Author:** [@Edwin\_Robinson\_III](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edwin_Robinson_III)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-distance-trip/127600 "2018-10-29T01:12:20Z")
I am going to be driving my 97 honda passport from souther Utah to central Oregon next week, its approximately 834 miles. My worry is my car has 290k on and a rear main seal leak, so it burns oil pretty good and has a ti… --- ## [Urban planning guy sez driverless cars won't ease congestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urban-planning-guy-sez-driverless-cars-wont-ease-congestion/127670)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urban-planning-guy-sez-driverless-cars-wont-ease-congestion/127670 "2018-10-28T13:27:47Z")
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