# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=177 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 178 --- ## [Investment Analyst Steve Eisman is Betting Against Tesla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/investment-analyst-steve-eisman-is-betting-against-tesla/121992)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/investment-analyst-steve-eisman-is-betting-against-tesla/121992 "2018-07-31T19:17:25Z")
“Eisman gained mainstream notoriety when his story was depicted in the Michael Lewis book “The Big Short,” and Eisman was later depicted by actor Steve Carell in the Hollywood movie based on the book. Eisman famously pre… --- ## [Does Mobil1 "High Mileage" really do anything?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-mobil1-high-mileage-really-do-anything/121707)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-mobil1-high-mileage-really-do-anything/121707 "2018-07-31T15:35:46Z")
The 2013 Lexus emergencyehicle now has over 100,000 miles. We buy Mobil1 0W-20 full synthetic “High Mileage” for $22 in 5-qt containers at Wal-mart. Good to be using their “High Mileage” oil? (75,000 miles) OK to use … --- ## [A 1952 Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-1952-chrysler-imperial-parade-phaeton/122003)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-1952-chrysler-imperial-parade-phaeton/122003 "2018-07-31T14:54:57Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/30/nyregion/parade-car-chrysler-phaeton.html --- ## [1999 GMC Yukon - Tailgate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-yukon-tailgate/121684)
**Author:** [@glendemby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glendemby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-yukon-tailgate/121684 "2018-07-25T19:41:27Z")
My GMC Yukon is the last model made with a drop down tailgate (like a pickup). This is the handiest feature ever from camping, skiing to carrying kayaks etc, etc. Do you know of any other manufacturer that offers a tailg… --- ## [New street signs from 'F Minus' (a cartoon)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-street-signs-from-f-minus-a-cartoon/121881)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-street-signs-from-f-minus-a-cartoon/121881 "2018-07-30T01:37:32Z")
https://assets.amuniversal.com/13462a90532201363c2a005056a9545d --- ## [Should the car be moving before steering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-the-car-be-moving-before-steering/121770)
**Author:** [@Gus20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gus20)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-the-car-be-moving-before-steering/121770 "2018-07-29T13:41:57Z")
I see people turning the front wheels with the car stopped. I always have the car moving at least slightly before steering. Isn’t that easier on on th steering system. --- ## [2017 Hyundai Genesis Infotainment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-genesis-infotainment/121852)
**Author:** [@garyschwartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garyschwartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-genesis-infotainment/121852 "2018-07-28T21:27:04Z")
crappy GPS in Hyundai G80. terrible device, terrible directions and unlike Toyota if you get close it doesn’t give you choice, just nothing. terrible software gives you terrible inductions --- ## ['The Ordinary License Plate's Days May Be Numbered'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ordinary-license-plates-days-may-be-numbered/121720)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ordinary-license-plates-days-may-be-numbered/121720 "2018-07-28T14:48:05Z")
--- ## [Help deciding on which car to purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-deciding-on-which-car-to-purchase/121102)
**Author:** [@fredster1022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fredster1022)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-deciding-on-which-car-to-purchase/121102 "2018-07-28T01:24:33Z")
Hey guys. I’m buying a used car and trying to decide which one to purchase. All of the following ones I have located have clean car faxes, oil changes and regular maintenance done regularly. I just want to hear what some… --- ## [Young Woman Looking to Buy a Camper Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/young-woman-looking-to-buy-a-camper-van/121290)
**Author:** [@Kamari\_Rhone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kamari_Rhone)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/young-woman-looking-to-buy-a-camper-van/121290 "2018-07-27T18:53:15Z")
Hey y’all! I’m really interested in buying a mini camper van. A lot of the bloggers and people I’ve been watching paid like less than 3,000 for their used vans, and that’s the price range I’m most comfortable in. I reall… --- ## [Caartalk Blog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caartalk-blog/121702)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caartalk-blog/121702 "2018-07-27T03:05:50Z")
I read the blog titled Formula E equals excitement or something like that. Since I don’t do Facebook I can’t post comments on the blog site. I wonder if anyone but me has watched a Formula E race. They are pure electri… --- ## [Do deer whistles actually work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-deer-whistles-actually-work/60964)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-deer-whistles-actually-work/60964 "2018-07-26T15:09:50Z")
Hitting deer or elk is my greatest concern driving in the middle of the night. Is there enough ram air to make them whistle? High frequencies quickly attenuate in air. Are they even heard far enough ahead to … --- ## [Paul Ryan Says His S.U.V. Was "Eaten by Animals."'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paul-ryan-says-his-s-u-v-was-eaten-by-animals/121048)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paul-ryan-says-his-s-u-v-was-eaten-by-animals/121048 "2018-07-26T04:23:01Z")
Democrats! --- ## [Your Thoughts- 2018 Mustang or 2018 Camaro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-thoughts-2018-mustang-or-2018-camaro/121468)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-thoughts-2018-mustang-or-2018-camaro/121468 "2018-07-25T15:41:34Z")
What are your thoughts on these cars? Specifically, the two being compared are convertibles and are base models - with automatic. The Ford has the 4 cylinder Ecoboost and the Chevy the V-6. If you have had experience… --- ## [Follow me!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/follow-me/121232)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/follow-me/121232 "2018-07-25T04:34:59Z")
--- ## [Any experience with the 2018 Chrysler 300 Touring, Limited, or S models?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-the-2018-chrysler-300-touring-limited-or-s-models/121517)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-the-2018-chrysler-300-touring-limited-or-s-models/121517 "2018-07-24T01:59:42Z")
I owned a 2014 300S. Good on gas and comfortable but dealer service was overall subpar. My car never left me stranded, but I had smaller issues such as nav unit going out - then Bluetooth, then heater fan, etc. Dealer… --- ## [Torque wrench $$?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-wrench/121513)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-wrench/121513 "2018-07-24T01:50:33Z")
Went to rent/borrow 3/8" torque wrench at autozone. Out of stock. Tech said the rental charge amount is $350??? He said the 1/2" wrench is on sale this week for $25 and 3/8" is $18. But they were out of stock of the 3/8"… --- ## [Native vehicle-bus decoder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/native-vehicle-bus-decoder/121266)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_Conner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn_Conner)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/native-vehicle-bus-decoder/121266 "2018-07-22T22:49:28Z")
Hey everyone! I’m part of a tiny company working to make a better vehicle decoder. We’re curious to see if there’s any interest in what we’re making, and what our process is. Our intent for developing our platform is to … --- ## [Headbolt torque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headbolt-torque/121265)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headbolt-torque/121265 "2018-07-22T20:25:37Z")
Headbolts is 44 lbs plus 90deg. Any guess as to that final torque value? I say no more 60lb total. Yes I have torque angle gauge. --- ## [Tracking down a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-down-a-car/121326)
**Author:** [@Hollywood1974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hollywood1974)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-down-a-car/121326 "2018-07-22T19:49:46Z")
How would someone track a car down that they once owned but after an accident, the insurance company sold the car at a salvage auction? --- ## [Effect of Wet floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/effect-of-wet-floor/121465)
**Author:** [@Mineshh\_Kanjani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mineshh_Kanjani)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/effect-of-wet-floor/121465 "2018-07-22T00:13:15Z")
Hi. One morning due to heavy rain i found that water has entered my car and staggered on floor some how i manage to get it out through some household means but still the floor remains wet. I want to does wet floor wi cau… --- ## [What if you don't have the correct change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-if-you-dont-have-the-correct-change/121365)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-if-you-dont-have-the-correct-change/121365 "2018-07-21T22:30:24Z")
Buying a car is getting simpler. https://designawards.core77.com/Interaction/51472/Carvana-Car-Vending-Machine Did intelligent people actually invest in that scheme? --- ## [Check engine light blinking and epc light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-blinking-and-epc-light-is-on/95980)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-blinking-and-epc-light-is-on/95980 "2018-07-21T14:15:17Z")
It's a 2010 vw jetta. Check engine light is blinking and the epc light is on the car is not paid off yet have no. Warranties on it what should I do how expensive is it going to be to fix it can I still drive it any advic… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Tucson - Engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-tucson-engine-replacement/121343)
**Author:** [@NubiaMeza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NubiaMeza)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-tucson-engine-replacement/121343 "2018-07-21T12:10:09Z")
I have a 2014, Hyundai Tucson 2.0 L, with the engine too noise, make the oil dirty so fast, and lost the oil level; I went to the Hyundai Dealer in Grimsby Ontario, Canada, and after diagnostic, they said need to replace… --- ## [2013 Toyota RAV4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4/121355)
**Author:** [@thanhdung756](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thanhdung756)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4/121355 "2018-07-21T03:08:33Z")
I’ve just moved from Phoenix to Northern Colorado and I am not sure what kind of tires to get for my car. Is it necessary to get snow tires? Or will all season tires work for typical city driving? Do the more expensive t… --- ## ['Car Engineers Scoff at Enthusiasts' Modifications. But Not Always.'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engineers-scoff-at-enthusiasts-modifications-but-not-always/121362)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engineers-scoff-at-enthusiasts-modifications-but-not-always/121362 "2018-07-21T02:58:03Z")
--- ## [Tesla tax credit expiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-tax-credit-expiring/121282)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-tax-credit-expiring/121282 "2018-07-20T19:56:14Z")
Interesting article. --- ## [Is a Porsche 928 s4 a reliable car for a first car? (1987)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-porsche-928-s4-a-reliable-car-for-a-first-car-1987/80151)
**Author:** [@Awwstindo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Awwstindo)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-porsche-928-s4-a-reliable-car-for-a-first-car-1987/80151 "2018-07-20T16:45:03Z")
My son is looking into a porsche 928 s4 for his first car. I am not an expert when it comes to Porsches, so im asking if this car will suit a first time driver? Is this car gas friendly? Is it expensive to repair? What i… --- ## [What's a heat shield for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-heat-shield-for/121112)
**Author:** [@Thomasogden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomasogden)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-heat-shield-for/121112 "2018-07-20T12:27:31Z")
What does the heat shield do --- ## [Cheap Camper Vans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-camper-vans/121320)
**Author:** [@MarkWallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkWallace)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-camper-vans/121320 "2018-07-19T23:01:01Z")
I’m interested in purchasing a car like a ford transit, something that has a med/high roof. I would like to convert it into something that I can live in full time while traveling. So far I have 5000 saved, is that a goo… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=176) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=178)