# General Discussion

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=188

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## [Does CarTalk have a iOS or android app?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-cartalk-have-a-ios-or-android-app/112644)

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**Author:** [@thurman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thurman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-cartalk-have-a-ios-or-android-app/112644 "2018-02-23T00:05:36Z")

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I looked but I saw nothing.

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## [Velocity is one of my favorite channels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/velocity-is-one-of-my-favorite-channels/112646)

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**Author:** [@thurman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thurman)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/velocity-is-one-of-my-favorite-channels/112646 "2018-02-22T19:55:01Z")

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I love Velocity channel. But then again I like cars.

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## [All wheel drive van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive-van/112334)

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**Author:** [@mrgrudz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrgrudz)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wheel-drive-van/112334 "2018-02-22T19:10:38Z")

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I am looking to buy a mid size all wheel drive van. Cheve, Ford, GMC all make one. There is a couple of Japanese makers but I want the taller van for converting into a stealth camper. My problem is I know nothing about t…

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## [Hello everybody](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-everybody/112635)

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**Author:** [@thurman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thurman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-everybody/112635 "2018-02-22T01:58:26Z")

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What’s up family? I hope everybody had a safe and happy commute today. Keeping those cars on the road longer.

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## [İf i use a classic car for daily drive what i encounter with?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-i-use-a-classic-car-for-daily-drive-what-i-encounter-with/112392)

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**Author:** [@Eclipsnfx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eclipsnfx)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-i-use-a-classic-car-for-daily-drive-what-i-encounter-with/112392 "2018-02-21T19:53:20Z")

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Hi guys as you can see at the title i want to know about classics at the daily drive… İ know its not like present cars but i love the classics soo much and i want to get in one of them… So you guys tell me if i use for d…

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## [Streetrod suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/streetrod-suspension/112539)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/streetrod-suspension/112539 "2018-02-21T15:54:58Z")

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68 mustangs have front suspensions installed that use a cross member that is welded to the small frame rails. the previous suspension used the inner fender with a larger mounting area that spread the load out. are these …

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## [Transmission fluid loss?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-loss/112518)

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**Author:** [@cupid99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cupid99)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-loss/112518 "2018-02-21T03:41:48Z")

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Hi, my car lost transmission fluid . My son checked it out, could not find a leak. I took it to my mechanic, he put it up on the rack. He washed the underneath of the car, could not find a leak. He said that the only …

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## [Remote Start 2014 Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-start-2014-prius/112513)

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**Author:** [@Rglitle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rglitle)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-start-2014-prius/112513 "2018-02-20T13:33:12Z")

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I had mechanic install the remote start. It works, but the car stops running when I open the door. Is there a way to stop this? Is it bad for the car to start, stop and restart in short periods? Thanks so much for yo…

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## [Disconnect the Abs sol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnect-the-abs-sol/112436)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Marland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Marland)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2018, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnect-the-abs-sol/112436 "2018-02-19T03:20:11Z")

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I’m having issues with my 2002 model. The ABS activates with no rhyme or reason some saydiscintect and it works the old fashion way

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## [Changing Oil Question in Classic cars rarely driven...how often?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-oil-question-in-classic-cars-rarely-driven-how-often/112391)

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**Author:** [@mpj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mpj)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2018, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-oil-question-in-classic-cars-rarely-driven-how-often/112391 "2018-02-18T13:26:57Z")

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My question is how frequently should the oil be changed in a classic car that is only driven 300-500 miles a year? Is it okay to wait out the typical 3-5k mileage which could take 5 or more years or do it sooner due to …

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## [Why does mine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-mine/112368)

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**Author:** [@Fast\_Eddie\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fast_Eddie_1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-mine/112368 "2018-02-17T20:48:41Z")

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Why does my car chirp so much?

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## [1992 Coolant change frequency?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-coolant-change-frequency/112320)

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**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2018, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-coolant-change-frequency/112320 "2018-02-17T00:41:13Z")

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I have a 1992 Laser that I drive 4K a year. Mostly short trips . The manual says change radiator coolant every 2 years/24k miles. Have coolants improved in the last 25 years that I can extend these coolant changes…

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## [Honda Accord 2018 4cyl Turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2018-4cyl-turbo/112274)

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**Author:** [@PatSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatSmith)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2018, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2018-4cyl-turbo/112274 "2018-02-16T04:51:32Z")

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I heard that with “Turbo” cars you need to let it Warm up before driving & Keep it running for a while before you turn off ignition. Is this true? Any good Web sites i can Learn more about Honda Accord 4cyl. TIA

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## [Kenhibbs1507](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kenhibbs1507/112205)

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**Author:** [@Ken\_Hibbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken_Hibbs)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kenhibbs1507/112205 "2018-02-15T18:52:13Z")

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I have an ‘03 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 with the small V8 auto. I want to put dual exhaust but hate the catalytic converter that muffles the sound. Can anybody help ke with advice on how to straight pipe my exhast with the cat…

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## [Help! Suspecting I Bought a Lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-suspecting-i-bought-a-lemon/112260)

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**Author:** [@J\_Gerena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J_Gerena)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-suspecting-i-bought-a-lemon/112260 "2018-02-14T20:54:34Z")

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2018 Jeep Wrangler Under 2k Miles 6-Speed Manual Transmission The vehicle seems to be performing worse than the first two times I dropped it off at the dealer with a weird sound coming from engine. The noise seems to …

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## [Suv ignition stays on after car is turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-ignition-stays-on-after-car-is-turn-off/112289)

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**Author:** [@JLM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-ignition-stays-on-after-car-is-turn-off/112289 "2018-02-14T11:53:48Z")

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i have 2014 MAzda CX5 i urn the suv off and i get a peeping telling the ignition is not off and i can’t lock the car. can you explain that to me .

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## [WI proposals for gas tax or tolls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wi-proposals-for-gas-tax-or-tolls/112150)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wi-proposals-for-gas-tax-or-tolls/112150 "2018-02-14T03:49:42Z")

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Now walker says no new taxes, so if we implement a gas tax, offsetting tax cuts, sure cut the taxes for the rich and pay for it with a gas tax, no tax increase except on the average Joe, Then lets do tolls! Under the stu…

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## [Car Tire Inflation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-tire-inflation/110512)

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**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\
**Replies:** 84\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-tire-inflation/110512 "2018-02-13T22:33:28Z")

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Hi All! I recently purchased a 2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring. I love the SUV. Anyway, I live in the Midwest, and today it is 27 degrees. I checked my tires air pressure, and they were all at about 33PSI (sticker insi…

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## [04 Ford Escape RADIO staying on!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ford-escape-radio-staying-on/112221)

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**Author:** [@Alisha\_Lou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alisha_Lou)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-ford-escape-radio-staying-on/112221 "2018-02-13T04:05:52Z")

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We wrecked in November ,hit rock that fell off hillside into road, tore up the underneath of our vehicle. Mostly damage to oil pan and part of the exhaust. Got car running today (almost)( having issues with radiator and …

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## [2013 chrysler 300 shut down. Broken rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300-shut-down-broken-rod/106579)

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**Author:** [@Syb388](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Syb388)\
**Replies:** 140\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300-shut-down-broken-rod/106579 "2018-02-12T23:46:52Z")

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Hi everyone, My father was driving his 2013 chrysler 300 on the highway and mid driving the car just fell into neutral. He was on the side lane already and was able to pull over. When he tried the restart the car the ca…

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## [Fastest car EVER](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fastest-car-ever/112039)

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**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Replies:** 80\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fastest-car-ever/112039 "2018-02-12T23:09:10Z")

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Well, as of now a Tesla has gone faster than any other car !

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## [Water in muffler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-muffler/112206)

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**Author:** [@Dinna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dinna)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-muffler/112206 "2018-02-12T15:04:39Z")

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Well i have a question that may seem stupid but im really perplexed. My car has a lot of water in the exhaust. I dont mean it just drips out the tailpipe, i mean at the muffler where the pipe joins in it looks like a sma…

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## [Variable compression engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/variable-compression-engines/112151)

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**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/variable-compression-engines/112151 "2018-02-11T16:35:27Z")

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I just read an article in one of my automobile mags that describes Honda’s now variable compression engine. IMHO it’s a stunningly simple approach, and I can definitely see its advantages. I have to point out that even …

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## [Chevy Malibu Brush Guard? Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu-brush-guard-help/112163)

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**Author:** [@RaRa5111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaRa5111)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu-brush-guard-help/112163 "2018-02-11T06:33:55Z")

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Yes, I know it sounds stupid but this is more of a fun little car to mess around with. Its obvious that nobody makes brush guards/bumper guards for these cars so I was wondering if anybody might know a model that could p…

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## [Burning plastic smell from 2002 Sebring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-plastic-smell-from-2002-sebring/112103)

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**Author:** [@Tone-Scott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tone-Scott)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-plastic-smell-from-2002-sebring/112103 "2018-02-11T00:49:22Z")

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So my blower fan stopped working last week and today I went to the junkyard and had a blower motor fan pulled and out and put that in and it was not the issue so I bought a new resistor and now my fan works with the new …

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## [Do they have the foggiest?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-they-have-the-foggiest/112146)

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**Author:** [@OHAviator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OHAviator)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-they-have-the-foggiest/112146 "2018-02-10T20:08:55Z")

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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 …

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## [Video of pileup on I35 in Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/video-of-pileup-on-i35-in-iowa/112063)

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**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/video-of-pileup-on-i35-in-iowa/112063 "2018-02-10T02:01:58Z")

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As many as 70 cars collided on the snow-covered freeway, and Dana Easter, 53, of Independence, Missouri, was killed. Authorities reported that several other people were taken to the hospital. Officials with the Story C…

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## [Have you ever scrapped a car? What finally killed it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-scrapped-a-car-what-finally-killed-it/111999)

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**Author:** [@John\_Smallberries](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Smallberries)\
**Replies:** 64\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-scrapped-a-car-what-finally-killed-it/111999 "2018-02-09T06:51:29Z")

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I’m told that Toyota and Honda vehicles survive on the road longer than the domestics out beyond 10 years. I’m wondering why. Have you scrapped a car? If so, what make/model/year and what finally killed if off? Rust…

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## [This horse isn't dead yet. We need a pickup for \<$20k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-horse-isnt-dead-yet-we-need-a-pickup-for-20k/111927)

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**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-horse-isnt-dead-yet-we-need-a-pickup-for-20k/111927 "2018-02-09T05:41:06Z")

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There’s just far too many who lean toward buying all you need but not a single horse power more. I don’t need no stinkin key fob.

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## [Identifing Hubcaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifing-hubcaps/32904)

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**Author:** [@Jane\_Marie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jane_Marie)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/identifing-hubcaps/32904 "2018-02-08T18:39:10Z")

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I am involved with a project and I have to identify 40 hubcaps from 1930's to 1970ish. I have about 10 I can not figure out what make or year they came from. I have pictures. Does any body want to test there knowledge…

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