# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=172 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 173 --- ## [Gm alloy chrome?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-alloy-chrome/125900)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-alloy-chrome/125900 "2018-10-01T00:50:13Z")
04 GM era. Are these plated? Got a set with lots of corrosion. If you buff off the corroded areas it’s just alum alloy. There does not seem to be any stuff flaking off. Is it just polished alum with clear coat that has… --- ## [What are your thoughts on bolts used for pressure plates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-bolts-used-for-pressure-plates/125834)
**Author:** [@Quinn\_Desilets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quinn_Desilets)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-bolts-used-for-pressure-plates/125834 "2018-09-30T00:37:48Z")
So I’ve heard some people using hardened steel bolts and lock washer on clutch pressure plates. What are your thought on that? --- ## [How come radio is off when I turn the car on, but it was on when I shut the car off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-come-radio-is-off-when-i-turn-the-car-on-but-it-was-on-when-i-shut-the-car-off/125884)
**Author:** [@KathyRieger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyRieger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-come-radio-is-off-when-i-turn-the-car-on-but-it-was-on-when-i-shut-the-car-off/125884 "2018-09-29T23:57:11Z")
Even though the radio is on when I turn off the car, it’s often not on when I come back and turn the car on? --- ## [Soy Oil Tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soy-oil-tires/125509)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soy-oil-tires/125509 "2018-09-29T15:08:07Z")
I put on new tires on my RDX yesterday and went with the GY Weather/ready which the dealer says are very good for traction. I wasn’t real happy with the Michelins any way. I read today though that they appear to be bas… --- ## [04 nissan murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-nissan-murano/125824)
**Author:** [@Bruce\_Bennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce_Bennett)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-nissan-murano/125824 "2018-09-28T04:56:14Z")
Ok, i have an 04 nissan murano, i have replaced the camshaft sensors, the throttle position sensor, and the camshaft sensor. It still has a problem with delayed starting, and hesitation when driving. What did i miss?… --- ## [Installing Automatic Folding Side Mirrors to a Car that Does't Have Them](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-automatic-folding-side-mirrors-to-a-car-that-doest-have-them/91355)
**Author:** [@Ken87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken87)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-automatic-folding-side-mirrors-to-a-car-that-doest-have-them/91355 "2018-09-28T01:47:46Z")
Hey folks ... I live in a house that has a small garage and am having trouble finding a new car that will fit in it, since cars seem to be getting wider and wider. Having a car with automatic folding mirrors would help,… --- ## [If my speedometer is off, is my odometer wrong, too?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-my-speedometer-is-off-is-my-odometer-wrong-too/125752)
**Author:** [@mikebradbury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikebradbury)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-my-speedometer-is-off-is-my-odometer-wrong-too/125752 "2018-09-27T02:37:17Z")
My 530e speedometer registers 3 miles an hour faster than the car is actually traveling, at either 30 mph or 70 mph. Doesn’t that mean that the odometer is logging more miles than I’m travelling? Would putting larger d… --- ## [2013 Nissan Altima - Rear speakers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-rear-speakers/125746)
**Author:** [@KeishaSharp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeishaSharp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-rear-speakers/125746 "2018-09-27T02:03:05Z")
Hi, does your 2013 Nissan Altima have rear speakers? --- ## [2017 Jeep Cherokee - Gauges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-gauges/124529)
**Author:** [@bobpitvorec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobpitvorec)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-gauges/124529 "2018-09-27T00:26:05Z")
Just read your article about tire pressure gauges. I have a 2017 Cherokee, which displays tire pressure on my dash. Can I trust it? Thanks have been enjoying your articles for years. When totally bored, I have listened … --- ## [2018 Subaru Forester - Are you hearing me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-are-you-hearing-me/125702)
**Author:** [@DAWN22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAWN22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-are-you-hearing-me/125702 "2018-09-26T23:23:13Z")
after using my new forester radio using voice commands, for 5 weeks,… it started reading them wrong. I would ask for satelite radio, after repeating it back to me, it would give me FM radio, or try to give me my bluetoot… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu - Recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2016-chevrolet-malibu-recall/125698)
**Author:** [@DaNettHall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaNettHall)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2016-chevrolet-malibu-recall/125698 "2018-09-26T17:49:20Z")
in dash connection not working. Launched android auto tried my phone my daughters phone and my husbands with no success. is there a recall on this? --- ## [The Playboy automobile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-playboy-automobile/125609)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-playboy-automobile/125609 "2018-09-26T06:06:41Z")
No, not the Jordan Playboy of the 1920s! I am referring to the little Playboy car that was built in Buffalo, NY in the late '40s. In a sense, the guys who designed and tried to market this car were visionaries, because… --- ## [2018 Ford F150 - Starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f150-starter/125600)
**Author:** [@MichaelBuchanan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelBuchanan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f150-starter/125600 "2018-09-26T03:12:45Z")
I have a 2018 Ford F-150 with the auto stop/start feature. will this cause excessive wear on the starter or shorten the life of my battery? It may stop and start up to 20 times on my way to work. --- ## [2002 Nissan Pathfinder - Good vintage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-pathfinder-good-vintage/125531)
**Author:** [@Chad33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-pathfinder-good-vintage/125531 "2018-09-26T02:45:55Z")
Is this a good year for a Pathfinder? --- ## [Advice on used AWD sedan/coupe purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-used-awd-sedan-coupe-purchase/125636)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Bobcat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave_Bobcat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-used-awd-sedan-coupe-purchase/125636 "2018-09-25T21:18:57Z")
I am looking for a used car. I live in a very snowy part of the country (almost 200 inches of snow last winter in my city). I have about a 25 Mile drive to work so I want AWD and good gas mileage. I currently drive a 20… --- ## [Buying tools at Sears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-tools-at-sears/123530)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-tools-at-sears/123530 "2018-09-25T17:43:00Z")
Hey, guys! Do you also get those sears emails all the time? Well, I do, because I linked my home phone number and email address to that “rewards” card they used to have, several years back. Anyways, I’ve been very ske… --- ## [2007 Honda DS - Stereo head unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-ds-stereo-head-unit/125540)
**Author:** [@sobha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sobha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-ds-stereo-head-unit/125540 "2018-09-25T15:38:50Z")
what is the best replacement stereo with steering wheel control? --- ## [2013 Acura TLX - Paddle shifters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-tlx-paddle-shifters/125402)
**Author:** [@JohnRinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnRinger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-tlx-paddle-shifters/125402 "2018-09-25T15:23:03Z")
Is downshifting, made easy with paddle shifting, detrimental to the transmission? --- ## [What is it a Leachco Back 'N Belly Contoured Body Pillow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-it-a-leachco-back-n-belly-contoured-body-pillow/125574)
**Author:** [@hungtri0204\_142536](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hungtri0204_142536)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-it-a-leachco-back-n-belly-contoured-body-pillow/125574 "2018-09-25T15:11:14Z")
It’s a lovely full contoured body pillow, made from soft polyester (65%) and cotton (35%) . It is supposed to be used by prospective moms and allows them to be lying on either side or on their backs. Back 'N Belly’s… --- ## [OK to use 17 inch rims and winter tires on 2013 Odyssey Touring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-use-17-inch-rims-and-winter-tires-on-2013-odyssey-touring/125637)
**Author:** [@donchanka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donchanka)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-to-use-17-inch-rims-and-winter-tires-on-2013-odyssey-touring/125637 "2018-09-25T13:05:22Z")
We’re selling our 2011 Odyssey EX and getting a 2013 Odyssey Touring. We’re hoping to use our winter tires from the 2011 on the 2013 but since it’s a Touring everything I see says it calls for 18 inch rims. The tires a… --- ## [Would paper that fell into the motor catch fire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-paper-that-fell-into-the-motor-catch-fire/125524)
**Author:** [@Sherita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherita)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-paper-that-fell-into-the-motor-catch-fire/125524 "2018-09-25T05:04:25Z")
A piece of paper fall in my motor will it catch fire --- ## [How safe is a convertible in a lightning-prone area?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-safe-is-a-convertible-in-a-lightning-prone-area/125469)
**Author:** [@JasonSchwartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonSchwartz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-safe-is-a-convertible-in-a-lightning-prone-area/125469 "2018-09-25T05:00:32Z")
I live in a very lightning prone part of Florida. We get a lot of ‘liquid sunshine’. How safe is a convertable versus a hardtop? --- ## [01 impala...is it a keeper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-impala-is-it-a-keeper/125592)
**Author:** [@Devin\_Dubuc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devin_Dubuc)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-impala-is-it-a-keeper/125592 "2018-09-25T02:30:57Z")
My 01 impala is my first car and it has a few probs but I’m willing to invest in this car. It has over 200000 miles but it will take me out of state and I can tell it’s on it’s last leg…the tourqe converter is havin a pr… --- ## [Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid EV Does Not Engage When Front Windshield Defrost is On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-hybrid-ev-does-not-engage-when-front-windshield-defrost-is-on/89064)
**Author:** [@Bellefaire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bellefaire)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-hybrid-ev-does-not-engage-when-front-windshield-defrost-is-on/89064 "2018-09-24T12:03:39Z")
I was finally told today, after several bouts of no EV on my 2014 Crosstrek Hybrid, lasting,1 to 3 days, that running the front windshield defrost PROHIBITS the use of the fully electronic engine. I came to this conclusi… --- ## [0W40 In My 07 4.2 V6 F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0w40-in-my-07-4-2-v6-f150/125145)
**Author:** [@WRR01\_142245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WRR01_142245)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0w40-in-my-07-4-2-v6-f150/125145 "2018-09-24T06:12:09Z")
2007 F150, 4.2 V6, 146K Miles Hello everyone. I’m not new to the automotive world, but am new to using 0W40 oil. I know a lot of Ford techs, as well as some other very knowledgeable wrenchers out there. Before using CA… --- ## [VW bids goodbye to the 'New Beetle'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-bids-goodbye-to-the-new-beetle/124973)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-bids-goodbye-to-the-new-beetle/124973 "2018-09-23T14:57:23Z")
Volkswagen has announced that the “New Beetle,” a playful spin on the classic bug, will become a thing of the past as of next year. Many Americans have fond memories of the car, despite its roots in Germany’s Nazi past. … --- ## [Replacing a Lincoln Town Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-lincoln-town-car/87238)
**Author:** [@RJCogburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RJCogburn)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-lincoln-town-car/87238 "2018-09-23T05:05:31Z")
A Lincoln Town Car is a great old man's car and as I am an old man I am happy with my latest, a 2006 with 120k miles, and no problems. But they don't make them any more and other makers, like Caddy. also seem to have ex… --- ## [Why replace brake pads early](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-replace-brake-pads-early/124980)
**Author:** [@john\_neglia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john_neglia)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-replace-brake-pads-early/124980 "2018-09-23T04:48:25Z")
Some years ago I believe brake pads were replaced, rotors were milled down if possible and replaced if they were too thin. Now I am being told it is cheaper to replace the pads and the rotor at the same time. The roto… --- ## [Transmission lurches When Shifting Into 3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-lurches-when-shifting-into-3rd/125136)
**Author:** [@chipbox\_142238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipbox_142238)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-lurches-when-shifting-into-3rd/125136 "2018-09-23T02:18:54Z")
The transmission lurches when it shifts into 3rd. It’s been doing that for some time - perhaps a year - but now the lurching is becoming more pronounced and happening both in local driving and parkway driving. I expect t… --- ## [AC (not dash) lights flickering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-dash-lights-flickering/125433)
**Author:** [@mercybloodycroft\_142438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercybloodycroft_142438)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-dash-lights-flickering/125433 "2018-09-23T00:08:44Z")
Chevy hhr, 2006. The lights that are in the a.c. buttons and knobs are flickering in unison. The dash lights are not flickering. The lights in the rearview mirror are not flickeri,g. I do not think that the headlight… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=171) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=173)