# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=180 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 181 --- ## [Scissor jack length](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scissor-jack-length/119513)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scissor-jack-length/119513 "2018-06-21T12:54:23Z")
tried to edit my story. I dont see what prevents the screw from backing out as you lower jack. but i figure there is something done to the threads?this is ford jack which i do not have. this is a low as jack will go? se… --- ## [Benefits of low-profile tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/benefits-of-low-profile-tires/119046)
**Author:** [@JAlanGarpner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAlanGarpner)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/benefits-of-low-profile-tires/119046 "2018-06-21T07:27:54Z")
We recently bought a new car with low profile tires (LPTs). The Owner’s Manual, surprisingly, says little to justify such tires to be original equipment (OE). In fact the manual says the LPTs may compromise ride qualit… --- ## [Rally Stripes/Striping on new Camaro/Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rally-stripes-striping-on-new-camaro-mustang/119474)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rally-stripes-striping-on-new-camaro-mustang/119474 "2018-06-20T02:42:44Z")
On the 2017-18 model pony cars (Mustang/Camaro), do you prefer the stock look of the cars or the optional or after market striping? Not buying - my office staff members were talking about the early models and the rally… --- ## [4.6 northstar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-6-northstar/119363)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Cocke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Cocke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-6-northstar/119363 "2018-06-20T02:18:53Z")
hi…I own a 93 sts 4.6l northstar…how do I test crankshaft sensors? --- ## [Millenial oil check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/millenial-oil-check/119131)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/millenial-oil-check/119131 "2018-06-19T06:30:47Z")
\[35306044\_611680949191091\_220305335221485568\_n\] --- ## [Happy Father’s Day to Everyone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-father-s-day-to-everyone/119367)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-father-s-day-to-everyone/119367 "2018-06-18T12:18:12Z")
Thank you for being great Car Talk friends, too! Enjoy your day :blush: --- ## [Best cars for a person with a bad back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-cars-for-a-person-with-a-bad-back/119134)
**Author:** [@Connie\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connie_S)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-cars-for-a-person-with-a-bad-back/119134 "2018-06-18T10:46:43Z")
I just purchased a 2017 Camry LE with under 2400 miles from CarMax. As soon as I started driving it, I noticed how the seats weren’t supporting my back and started to have back pain. This is after owning a Camry LE for 1… --- ## ['When Cars Do the Driving, Who Will Feel the Joy?'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-cars-do-the-driving-who-will-feel-the-joy/119229)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-cars-do-the-driving-who-will-feel-the-joy/119229 "2018-06-16T18:22:13Z")
--- ## [Which is your Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-your-car/118862)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-your-car/118862 "2018-06-16T17:08:38Z")
Let’s say you had the option of owning one of the following vehicles, comparably equipped. Which would you prefer and why? Assume each is in excellent condition and stock only. 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL 1964 Chevrol… --- ## [Acura and Honda fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-and-honda-fluids/119213)
**Author:** [@LoriMark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoriMark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-and-honda-fluids/119213 "2018-06-15T20:01:17Z")
Are Acura fluids different from Honda fluids? --- ## [Learning from experience?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/learning-from-experience/119235)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/learning-from-experience/119235 "2018-06-15T03:34:14Z")
Hopefully, this Acura owner won’t make the same selfish, bone-headed mistake again. --- ## [Lease is ending soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-is-ending-soon/119162)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-is-ending-soon/119162 "2018-06-14T16:24:53Z")
lease on 15’ civic is ending soon. starting to get mail from dealer about buying out lease. even got one from a dodge dealer. he knew i had a lease somehow. thinking of buying civic. resid is $12.5. been looking online. … --- ## [Will my 1996 Honda Civic make a ~300 mile drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-1996-honda-civic-make-a-300-mile-drive/119091)
**Author:** [@Hesojo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hesojo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-1996-honda-civic-make-a-300-mile-drive/119091 "2018-06-14T05:36:59Z")
Hey everyone! So before I go into the trip, let me give you some general info about my car. It’s a 1996 Honda Civic, and I bought it used from ebay around a year ago from an auction place. There has been no issues othe… --- ## ['Advice Has Changed on What Car to Buy for a Young Driver'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-has-changed-on-what-car-to-buy-for-a-young-driver/118910)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-has-changed-on-what-car-to-buy-for-a-young-driver/118910 "2018-06-13T19:42:46Z")
in cause you-all want to weigh in --- ## [Tire shelf life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-shelf-life/119074)
**Author:** [@Betsy12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betsy12)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-shelf-life/119074 "2018-06-13T11:17:46Z")
Do tires currently being manufactured have only a 4 year life? Is it possible to repair tires that show signs of dry rot? --- ## [1971 Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-impala/119111)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-impala/119111 "2018-06-13T04:51:49Z")
Anyone have experience with/interest in the 71 Impala? I always liked the look of this car. I saw one yesterday on the Interstate, though, and it looked huge. I guess I remember them in the context of all the other e… --- ## [I want to drive it too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-drive-it-too/119077)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-drive-it-too/119077 "2018-06-13T03:03:47Z")
Wouldn’t you love a shot at this car? I know I would. --- ## [Why does it seem like the second half of the gas tank goes faster?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-it-seem-like-the-second-half-of-the-gas-tank-goes-faster/119012)
**Author:** [@Eaton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eaton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-it-seem-like-the-second-half-of-the-gas-tank-goes-faster/119012 "2018-06-12T02:44:07Z")
Why does it seem gasoline goes faster in the bottom half of the gas tank --- ## [2005 Ford Mustang research](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-research/118820)
**Author:** [@JACKSONEMILLIKAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JACKSONEMILLIKAN)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-mustang-research/118820 "2018-06-11T17:23:51Z")
I’m a defense attorney. Client’s 2005 Mustang GT died when he hit a bump. Need to show lack of reckless driving by finding a magazine or other authority to corroborate client’s assertion that the fuel cutoff safety swi… --- ## [Should I use a fuel preservative for a plug-in hybrid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-use-a-fuel-preservative-for-a-plug-in-hybrid/119002)
**Author:** [@AnthonyColwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyColwell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-use-a-fuel-preservative-for-a-plug-in-hybrid/119002 "2018-06-11T15:32:40Z")
A plug-in hybrid uses little gas if only used for short trips. Should a fuel preservative or treatment be used, what should I look for? --- ## [VW Passat Variant vs VW Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-variant-vs-vw-passat/119033)
**Author:** [@john000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-variant-vs-vw-passat/119033 "2018-06-11T14:29:58Z")
Hello, I will be renting a intermediate car for 3 weeks. In this class, I get two options, VW Passat Variant vs VW Passat. Variant is around $100 more than other one. I believe, handling and engine should be same. Is i… --- ## [The 300 mph Club](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-300-mph-club/119019)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-300-mph-club/119019 "2018-06-11T14:39:00Z")
This article is surely not relevant to most people, but for a select few it will soon be possible to own a car capable of 300 mph. Of course, one could only achieve that speed on a few racetracks, but you can be sure … --- ## [Interior Detail Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-detail-question/118801)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-detail-question/118801 "2018-06-10T03:38:18Z")
What is the best interior cleaner for door panels? I’m looking primarily for a good cleaner not just a detailer. Thank you for suggestions. --- ## [Car shaking, EPC light on, CEL flashing, all cylinders misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-epc-light-on-cel-flashing-all-cylinders-misfiring/118738)
**Author:** [@natalia09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natalia09)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-epc-light-on-cel-flashing-all-cylinders-misfiring/118738 "2018-06-10T00:27:35Z")
, for about 2 weeks everytime id start my gli in the am, the car would drive fine and then at the first light would start shaking and sligtly idling up and down and after that the car would be fine for the rest of the da… --- ## [Saw a 1962 Chevy Nova Today, Nice Looking Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-a-1962-chevy-nova-today-nice-looking-car/118665)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-a-1962-chevy-nova-today-nice-looking-car/118665 "2018-06-09T21:17:02Z")
This afternoon I looked in my rear view mirror and thought I had been transported back to 1962 … :wink: The 62 Nova is a really nice looking design imo. The one in the link below is blue, but the one I saw was white.… --- ## [Engagement Ring stuck in vent near windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engagement-ring-stuck-in-vent-near-windshield/118475)
**Author:** [@Erin\_Handy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erin_Handy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engagement-ring-stuck-in-vent-near-windshield/118475 "2018-06-09T21:09:53Z")
My fiancé had her ring on for less than 5 minutes. I said, “It seems a little loose.” She shook her hand and it went flying and lodged between the windshield and the defrost vent. Well I just got a small endoscopic camer… --- ## [Classic Buick Fans - Classic Car Search?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-buick-fans-classic-car-search/118811)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-buick-fans-classic-car-search/118811 "2018-06-09T05:09:50Z")
Thanks for your help. For several years I have searched from time to time for a 1971 Buick Electra 225 4-door. I’ve used the search sites online for classic/old cars. Rarely have I located one of these cars. Yet, … --- ## [Need suitable car for elderly parents to ride in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suitable-car-for-elderly-parents-to-ride-in/45192)
**Author:** [@lv2bike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lv2bike)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suitable-car-for-elderly-parents-to-ride-in/45192 "2018-06-08T15:28:58Z")
My sister has to buy a new car to drive our elderly parents around in. Both parents use walkers, and my father is on his 5th hip replacement. My sister has had both knees replaced. We need a recommendation for a car that… --- ## [Piece of metal came off car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piece-of-metal-came-off-car/118815)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Acree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy_Acree)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piece-of-metal-came-off-car/118815 "2018-06-08T05:32:13Z")
I\[image\] Stopped at a light and heard something hit my back tire and slide across the ground. Picked this guy up . Don’t notice my car driving any differently, and don’t see anywhere on the under carriage where this cou… --- ## [First New Car Ever - 2018 Chevy Tahoe - First Oil Change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-new-car-ever-2018-chevy-tahoe-first-oil-change/118670)
**Author:** [@PappaBear23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PappaBear23)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-new-car-ever-2018-chevy-tahoe-first-oil-change/118670 "2018-06-08T01:11:43Z")
Hello. I just bought my first new car ever. I’m very new to having a car that doesn’t shake, sputter, or break down! Question I have is how soon should I change my oil for the first time? I couldn’t find anything in th… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=179) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=181)