# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=184 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 185 --- ## [A little question about car wash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-question-about-car-wash/114196)
**Author:** [@alierainy123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alierainy123)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-question-about-car-wash/114196 "2018-05-01T18:11:33Z")
How often do you all wash your car? When you do, what type of wash do you use? I have been using a soft touch closed cell foam car wash. It cleans great, but o had a couple of people tell me they’re bad to use. During t… --- ## [Illegal to Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/illegal-to-drive/116124)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/illegal-to-drive/116124 "2018-05-01T03:17:58Z")
I just stumbled onto this, and thought it worth sharing: https://www.justpark.com/creative/is-it-illegal/ I’m surprised by some of its claims, like that you can drink alcohol in Mississippi while driving, as long as you… --- ## [How to remove water from power steering fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-water-from-power-steering-fluid/116426)
**Author:** [@Ejacs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ejacs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-water-from-power-steering-fluid/116426 "2018-05-01T01:34:59Z")
Is there an additive that removes water from power steering fluid? --- ## [What is the best car engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-car-engines/116387)
**Author:** [@Vy\_Loan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vy_Loan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-car-engines/116387 "2018-04-30T22:59:42Z")
i am having a intention to buy a new car, can you help me a idea to buy one which is the best car engines --- ## [2003 Ford Ranger Edge electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-edge-electrical-issues/116063)
**Author:** [@Jay\_ND](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay_ND)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-edge-electrical-issues/116063 "2018-04-30T15:57:17Z")
Help with electrical issues. No reading on battery voltage or oil pressure gauges on console while running, Battery voltage dropped off rapidly after charging and starting truck. as read with multi-meter Truck quits w… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Nitrogen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-silverado-1500-nitrogen/116504)
**Author:** [@RichGadson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichGadson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-silverado-1500-nitrogen/116504 "2018-04-30T14:01:36Z")
Could you address the ongoing con about Nitrogen in tires? Why would you pay extra for “Nitrogen” when the air we all breath, hence, the air in every compressor, is 78% NITROGEN. Is that cognitively challenged or what? --- ## [1993 Toyota Camry tune-up price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-camry-tune-up-price/116371)
**Author:** [@FreddieBrinster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FreddieBrinster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-camry-tune-up-price/116371 "2018-04-30T03:16:51Z")
What’s the average cost of atone-up? Seems to me I had never paid more than $100 or so. Now all of a sudden I’m being charged $800. The mechanic has been honest and straight forward before and showed an impressive lis… --- ## [Help Needed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed/116393)
**Author:** [@Kashfiya\_Rafa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kashfiya_Rafa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed/116393 "2018-04-30T00:10:20Z")
I am the new member here So, I have a question. I am going to buy a car, I am confused, Here is my choice list: Allion 2005 (1.5) Premio 2006 (1.5) Mazda Axela 2009 (1.5) Mitshubishi Lancer 2009 (1.5) I am from Bangl… --- ## ['Cars Are Ruining Our Cities'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-are-ruining-our-cities/116298)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-are-ruining-our-cities/116298 "2018-04-28T20:37:26Z")
The liberals are coming for our cars!!! --- ## [Caught in the box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caught-in-the-box/115909)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caught-in-the-box/115909 "2018-04-26T16:45:48Z")
Have you ever been caught in th box? That’s when you get caught in the intersection and the light changes, leaving you stranded and blocking cross traffic. I make a point of watching traffic ahead and try to stop before… --- ## [Good local mechanics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250)
**Author:** [@SpacelessMoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpacelessMoney)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250 "2018-04-26T14:53:59Z")
Does anyone know any good local mechanics in Albuquerque, New Mexico that can do a pre trip inspection? --- ## [Should GM warn owners of successive year product failures?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-gm-warn-owners-of-successive-year-product-failures/116223)
**Author:** [@ReedBannow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReedBannow)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-gm-warn-owners-of-successive-year-product-failures/116223 "2018-04-26T12:51:26Z")
I experienced the failure of my rear AC evaporator. GM doc.ID 4418329 states the cause of failure is Blower Motor brush dust could lead to accelerated corrosion. This failure is for 3 GM products for years 2013 to 2016. … --- ## [4,000 entusiasts belong to Ford Mustang Clubs... Where?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-000-entusiasts-belong-to-ford-mustang-clubs-where/116161)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-000-entusiasts-belong-to-ford-mustang-clubs-where/116161 "2018-04-26T00:56:53Z")
According to a USA Today article, by Chris Woodyard , “Ford says Mustang is a hit with Chinese buyers”. These cars have established popularity that spans decades, cultures, and oceans. This isn’t so much a question,… --- ## [Will my car be able to drive long distance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-car-be-able-to-drive-long-distance/116146)
**Author:** [@SpacelessMoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpacelessMoney)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-car-be-able-to-drive-long-distance/116146 "2018-04-25T00:10:26Z")
I was wondering if my car could make the drive from Albuquerque New Mexico to Los Angeles California which is roughly 800 miles, it’s a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder with around 128k miles on it. I have relatively new tires, a … --- ## [Sound System - Is it AM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-system-is-it-am/116182)
**Author:** [@ITGeekGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ITGeekGirl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-system-is-it-am/116182 "2018-04-24T17:11:27Z")
I have a 2017 Outlander and have been trying to figure out what kind of radio I have for a month. All I can get out of the settings is a serial number. Is there somewhere I can look that up? Or any other advice? --- ## [He really wasn't drinking!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/he-really-wasnt-drinking/115983)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 10:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/he-really-wasnt-drinking/115983 "2018-04-24T10:33:49Z")
Avoiding the latest bumper crop of potholes could make some of us look like we are driving drunk! --- ## [180 Degree Exhaust Headers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/180-degree-exhaust-headers/115971)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/180-degree-exhaust-headers/115971 "2018-04-24T02:55:44Z")
Little help needed. I’m trying to understand this article. First problem, I don’t understand the first sentence. “To achieve optimum exhaust scavenging on a four-stroke V8 engine, each cylinder should fire every 180 d… --- ## [Green LEDs facing forward?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-leds-facing-forward/116159)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-leds-facing-forward/116159 "2018-04-23T20:45:11Z")
Saw a Jeep this morning that had the semi-circular LEDs surrounding the headlamps and they were bright green in color. Definitely stood out from the crowd but curious if these came from the factory this way or added afte… --- ## [Thankful for the Tappets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thankful-for-the-tappets/92361)
**Author:** [@uncleharry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uncleharry)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thankful-for-the-tappets/92361 "2018-04-23T14:29:30Z")
What fine gentlemen. This modern day poet/prophet type guy wrote a song in which he sang this line, "They talk about a life of brotherly love, show me someone who knows how to live it." Dylan. They lived it and Ray stil… --- ## [A quick question about foggiest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-quick-question-about-foggiest/115974)
**Author:** [@phanhuyen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phanhuyen)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-quick-question-about-foggiest/115974 "2018-04-23T13:18:26Z")
As I drive through the more affluent parts of our city, I notice that about 30% of all cars and SUVs have their fog lights on, even on a bright, sunny day. Why is this? I have a number of theories: Newer cars turn the f… --- ## [Where to find a cheap dirty VW diesel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-find-a-cheap-dirty-vw-diesel/116052)
**Author:** [@Dave24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave24)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-find-a-cheap-dirty-vw-diesel/116052 "2018-04-22T23:47:10Z")
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! --- ## [Can fuel additives be mixed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-fuel-additives-be-mixed/116101)
**Author:** [@Rootkit69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rootkit69)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-fuel-additives-be-mixed/116101 "2018-04-22T18:58:04Z")
I was wondering if two fuel additives can be mixed,for example a Lucas bottle and a techron fuel system cleaner. The techron fuel system cleaner cleans the system and the Lucas bottle maintains the clean system. Now qu… --- ## [454 in 2000 Silverado 1500?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/454-in-2000-silverado-1500/115915)
**Author:** [@Golem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Golem)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/454-in-2000-silverado-1500/115915 "2018-04-20T14:24:01Z")
Have a 4.3l in it now, my dad bought it that way. Have a 94 34’ Motor Home with a 454 in it. How difficult a swap will this be? The truck is a 5 speed and the camper is an automatic. --- ## [What the... This is different](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-this-is-different/115931)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-this-is-different/115931 "2018-04-20T13:39:49Z")
\[chevlerptventure\_zps41a77b2e\] Chevler PT Cruventure? Someone did a lot of pretty impressive fabrication to make something this weird. --- ## [Highway speed to optimize gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-speed-to-optimize-gas-mileage/115462)
**Author:** [@CarlJLaiche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlJLaiche)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2018, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highway-speed-to-optimize-gas-mileage/115462 "2018-04-20T10:00:26Z")
If the biggest waster of gas is going 80, than what speed should I go if the speed limit is 80? --- ## [BODYCAM® Requirement For Auto Mechanics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bodycam-requirement-for-auto-mechanics/115460)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bodycam-requirement-for-auto-mechanics/115460 "2018-04-19T17:24:45Z")
Law enforcement officers have been hit by this requirement and I think it’s time for medical doctors (especially during surgery) to wear them. How about auto mechanics? Is it time? Many disputes over car repair bills an… --- ## [Black widow spider in our Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-widow-spider-in-our-subaru/64299)
**Author:** [@rbulman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbulman)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-widow-spider-in-our-subaru/64299 "2018-04-18T03:37:18Z")
A few months ago we kept finding a sticky disorganized web spun between the break, the underside of the driver's seat, and the underside of the lower part of the dash in our Forester. We finally saw the culprit -- a bla… --- ## [Is there a way that cartalk.com can benifit when I order parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-that-cartalk-com-can-benifit-when-i-order-parts/115800)
**Author:** [@levbron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/levbron)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-that-cartalk-com-can-benifit-when-i-order-parts/115800 "2018-04-17T14:45:35Z")
I thought that Rock Auto was a sponser of the show, so if I get stuff now-a-days from them will Car Talk get anything? I can’t find a link for that to happen. Thanks all. --- ## [Metallic Grinding Noise turning into a parking spot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-grinding-noise-turning-into-a-parking-spot/60038)
**Author:** [@Ahhlia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ahhlia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-grinding-noise-turning-into-a-parking-spot/60038 "2018-04-17T01:28:20Z")
My car has been doing this more. When I turn into a parking spot or my works' parking garage my car front end makes a Metal Grinding noise But it does not make this noise when I am driving - turning corners. … --- ## [1.6T gas engine: same in Europe and America?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-6t-gas-engine-same-in-europe-and-america/115736)
**Author:** [@arnolhuillier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arnolhuillier)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-6t-gas-engine-same-in-europe-and-america/115736 "2018-04-16T16:55:11Z")
Hi There, my name is Arnaud and i am new to this forum. I am currently living in Canada and plan to buy a Tucson 1.6T (regular gas). However, i will move for good to Switzerland in about 2 years and want to be sure i w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=183) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=185)