# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=182 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 183 --- ## [OEM vs. aftermarket windshields](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-vs-aftermarket-windshields/118131)
**Author:** [@Danzeh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danzeh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-vs-aftermarket-windshields/118131 "2018-05-27T21:20:30Z")
Are Orem windshields better than after market windshields --- ## [Harry & Meghan's "new" car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harry-meghans-new-car/117670)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harry-meghans-new-car/117670 "2018-05-27T13:45:53Z")
… is actually a 1968 Jaguar E-type that was recently converted to all-electric power: --- ## [Self-driving Uber SUV that killed a woman had emergency brake disabled, report says](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-driving-uber-suv-that-killed-a-woman-had-emergency-brake-disabled-report-says/118020)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-driving-uber-suv-that-killed-a-woman-had-emergency-brake-disabled-report-says/118020 "2018-05-26T19:15:21Z")
The autonomous Uber SUV that struck and killed an Arizona pedestrian in March spotted the woman about six seconds before hitting her, but did not stop because the system used to automatically apply brakes in potentially … --- ## [Car speakers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-speakers/92727)
**Author:** [@Hollywood1974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hollywood1974)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-speakers/92727 "2018-05-25T09:53:37Z")
My car speakers on my 1997 Ford Thunderbird are still the original speakers that came with car. I have changed the stereo twice so the current stereo is only four years old. I do not think that it sounds as good as it … --- ## [Mercedes Hood Ornament/Emblem Identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-hood-ornament-emblem-identification/117989)
**Author:** [@loho54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loho54)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-hood-ornament-emblem-identification/117989 "2018-05-25T01:43:30Z")
Hi there! I am hoping someone here can help. I was cleaning out a box of my late grandmother’s, and I came across this hood ornament for Mercedes. Since we are planning an estate sale, I would like to know what kind of M… --- ## [Just wondering what happened to all those recalled or bought back Diesel VW’s. I sure would like to buy one at a screaming price. I don’t care about no stinking emission lying!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wondering-what-happened-to-all-those-recalled-or-bought-back-diesel-vw-s-i-sure-would-like-to-buy-one-at-a-screaming-price-i-don-t-care-about-no-stinking-emission-lying/117999)
**Author:** [@michaeltoan016](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaeltoan016)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wondering-what-happened-to-all-those-recalled-or-bought-back-diesel-vw-s-i-sure-would-like-to-buy-one-at-a-screaming-price-i-don-t-care-about-no-stinking-emission-lying/117999 "2018-05-24T19:36:47Z")
Bơ đậu phộng (bơ lạc) không chỉ là món ăn ngon, sở hữu hương vị đặc biệt mà còn là bí quyết chữa môi thâm. Bơ đậu phộng giúp khiến cho môi của bạn căng mọng, mềm mại và hồng hào hơn. bí quyết chữa thâm môi 3 cách thức … --- ## [Wheels and Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-and-tires/117426)
**Author:** [@atwdiwdw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atwdiwdw)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-and-tires/117426 "2018-05-24T14:29:08Z")
The Celica comes with 15" wheels, Not a lot of performance tires to choose from here. My true wish would be to have some Cragar SS wheels and some Michelin summer tires that work well on this car. I know that is not poss… --- ## [Dropping and adding WS ATF in Mexican Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropping-and-adding-ws-atf-in-mexican-sienna/117937)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dropping-and-adding-ws-atf-in-mexican-sienna/117937 "2018-05-24T14:27:49Z")
On my 2009 Mexican Sienna, the ATF on the dipstick did not look good enough to suit me. Toyota recommends WS World Standard for that year. I did a lot of reading on it. Most folks, as on this board, said they do not beli… --- ## [Does anyone know how BMW calculates residual values for loaner or demo vehicles with less than 5k miles on them](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-bmw-calculates-residual-values-for-loaner-or-demo-vehicles-with-less-than-5k-miles-on-them/117914)
**Author:** [@mjs926](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjs926)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-bmw-calculates-residual-values-for-loaner-or-demo-vehicles-with-less-than-5k-miles-on-them/117914 "2018-05-24T10:24:18Z")
I am currently trying to lease a 2018 BMW 330i and have been getting some questionable numbers from a dealership. I’m not sure how they are calculating the residual value. From what I’ve read online the residual value fo… --- ## [Where to get 2011 Hyundai Sonata muffler & brakes done?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-2011-hyundai-sonata-muffler-brakes-done/117719)
**Author:** [@KeithChiavetta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithChiavetta)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-2011-hyundai-sonata-muffler-brakes-done/117719 "2018-05-23T23:52:48Z")
I need to get my muffler and my brakes done. Is it better to go to the dealership, a car repair center or a specialist (like meineke)? --- ## [1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Has Constant Squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-has-constant-squeal/117764)
**Author:** [@valhom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valhom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-has-constant-squeal/117764 "2018-05-23T17:42:15Z")
Hey guys. My engine has this constant squeal. I don’t think it’s the belts…not sure. Hoping nothing major. Do you happen to have any ideas what it could be? I have a Dodge Ram 1500 (1997). Thank you. --- ## ['Hot Wheels Hits the Road to Reach Its Fans'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-wheels-hits-the-road-to-reach-its-fans/117751)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-wheels-hits-the-road-to-reach-its-fans/117751 "2018-05-23T04:09:32Z")
I nominate Nash Metropolitans --- ## [Exploding car brakes (funny video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-car-brakes-funny-video/117812)
**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exploding-car-brakes-funny-video/117812 "2018-05-22T20:37:53Z")
This is apparently what Finns do when they get bored for the ~10 months of frozen winter. --- ## [Major problem with GM ON warranty issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-problem-with-gm-on-warranty-issue/117733)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Brande](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Brande)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-problem-with-gm-on-warranty-issue/117733 "2018-05-22T15:08:52Z")
My beloved Avalanche (2013 100k mile 60 month warranty) with only 69,000 miles indicated the ABS BRAKES where not working as well as traction control. When I pulled the codes they indicated cylinder 7 misfire… Took the c… --- ## [Where's the crankshaft position sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-crankshaft-position-sensor/117538)
**Author:** [@Alesia00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alesia00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-crankshaft-position-sensor/117538 "2018-05-22T03:24:19Z")
Where is the crankshaft position sensor located? --- ## [Can someone please help me!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-please-help-me/117487)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Gruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Gruce)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-please-help-me/117487 "2018-05-22T00:50:56Z")
I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ( 3 cylinder car) it has 93,000 miles on it I bought it with zero. Lately I noticed usually on longer trips on the highway if I reach speeds of about 65 -70 mph (3000rpm) my car slowly sta… --- ## [Box Caprice mail vehicle!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/box-caprice-mail-vehicle/117673)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Rugerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick_Rugerson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/box-caprice-mail-vehicle/117673 "2018-05-20T17:58:12Z")
Yesterday I was in Tippecanoe county Indiana to see some historical sites, a mini road trip if you will. On a back road I seen a mail vehicle…wait…noway…it is… It was a late 80s or 1990 caprice, mag wheels, mail deliver… --- ## [Lexus LS500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ls500/117655)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ls500/117655 "2018-05-20T14:39:30Z")
read report on new LS500. base is 75k. interior platinum upgrade is 12k and “road” package has air suspension for 12k more. which all say is required for the velvet ride. and auto height adjusting. report said good luck … --- ## [Does anyone know what this could be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-could-be/117672)
**Author:** [@Kristen\_Abrams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristen_Abrams)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-could-be/117672 "2018-05-20T12:11:16Z")
We were driving back from Tampa and everything was fine- it started pouring in our neighborhood and there was pockets of puddles- all of a sudden I thought I blew a tire bc it sounded like that but then this is under my … --- ## [Amish on our roadways](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amish-on-our-roadways/117220)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Rugerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick_Rugerson)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amish-on-our-roadways/117220 "2018-05-19T22:17:02Z")
So in my part of Indiana its common to see Amish folks tooling about in their horse drawn buggies on two lane 55mph state or US highways, many times in hilly country that does not have many safe passing opportunities for… --- ## [Premium gas or octane gasoline?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas-or-octane-gasoline/117480)
**Author:** [@nhuphuong422](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nhuphuong422)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas-or-octane-gasoline/117480 "2018-05-19T00:11:04Z")
Premium gas better for cold weather start? Will a higher octane gasoline help cold weather start --- ## [My 2006 DTS with ACC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2006-dts-with-acc/117519)
**Author:** [@Jimmiemach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmiemach)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2006-dts-with-acc/117519 "2018-05-18T13:50:27Z")
First of all, I think I am getting too old for this. But here is my question. I was looking in BB to see if I could find a later model DTS with Adaptive Cruise Control. I know they made the DTS through 2011 but I can’t … --- ## [Thinking of buying a Hyundai](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-of-buying-a-hyundai/45482)
**Author:** [@schmitty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schmitty)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-of-buying-a-hyundai/45482 "2018-05-18T06:26:39Z")
How is the long term reliability on Hyundai's now, specifically the Elentra Touring. I currently have a 1992 Cutlass Supreme and I wish to keep the Touring for 20 years or 200,000 miles. I know the initial quality of Hyu… --- ## [Have our lost our ability to stand up for our warranty rights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-our-lost-our-ability-to-stand-up-for-our-warranty-rights/116782)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-our-lost-our-ability-to-stand-up-for-our-warranty-rights/116782 "2018-05-17T09:28:58Z")
There seems to be a LOT of posts lately by owners of cars still under warranty asking what is wrong with their cars. Has anyone else noticed this? Have car owners become so meek that they cannot insist that the dealer m… --- ## [Instead of the 24 Hours at LeMans race](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instead-of-the-24-hours-at-lemans-race/117525)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instead-of-the-24-hours-at-lemans-race/117525 "2018-05-17T00:54:21Z")
… I present the 24 Hours of Lemons race, in NJ! In order to qualify, the total cost for your race car and its preparation can’t exceed $500. --- ## [Can someone tell me the name of a particular part of trim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-the-name-of-a-particular-part-of-trim/117521)
**Author:** [@NEWYORKERLR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NEWYORKERLR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-the-name-of-a-particular-part-of-trim/117521 "2018-05-16T21:00:14Z")
I need to know the specific name of the moulding/trim that runs along the top of the fenders, mine are chrome I believe, all i can find are moulding spears but i think that’s just the front of them near the grill and I n… --- ## [Does Cataclean help to pass failing emissions smog test?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-cataclean-help-to-pass-failing-emissions-smog-test/117400)
**Author:** [@LeDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeDriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-cataclean-help-to-pass-failing-emissions-smog-test/117400 "2018-05-16T14:16:01Z")
Will Cataclean help to pass failing emissions smog test? --- ## [Old car road trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-road-trip/117288)
**Author:** [@Imoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imoto)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-road-trip/117288 "2018-05-16T01:42:00Z")
Hey there I have a question. My car is a 95 Ford Taurus with 125K odo and no problems what’s so ever. I have not changed tires for a while but I have never had any problem with that car. I need to drive 1300 miles to DC… --- ## [Manufacturer custom orders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturer-custom-orders/117054)
**Author:** [@PaulStandish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulStandish)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturer-custom-orders/117054 "2018-05-15T16:17:27Z")
How long before a major car manufacturer offers an on-line ordering of a vehicle that will then be built to order? This will allow one to get the exact vehicle with the features wanted and not loaded up with features no… --- ## [Who should yield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-should-yield/116489)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-should-yield/116489 "2018-05-15T12:52:43Z")
There’s one place where I run into a little dust-up with other drivers once in a while. I’m exiting the freeway at a place where other drivers are entering, all using the same lane. Those of us exiting need to merge t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=181) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=183)