# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=190 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 191 --- ## [Is anyone else having the same problem with this site?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-the-same-problem-with-this-site/109468)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-the-same-problem-with-this-site/109468 "2018-01-22T21:57:45Z")
I can reply to posts, but when I create a new topic, if I include a link to an article, the “create topic” button disappears, and as a result, I cannot create a new topic containing a link. This has just begun as of to… --- ## [Old oil settled out and looked clear like new oil - Sign of low quality oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-oil-settled-out-and-looked-clear-like-new-oil-sign-of-low-quality-oil/111391)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-oil-settled-out-and-looked-clear-like-new-oil-sign-of-low-quality-oil/111391 "2018-01-22T12:53:30Z")
OK, another oil question. I bought some STP high mileage 10W40 for the lawn mower over at my GF’s place. I would normally buy a diesel rated oil for a mower but this was what was available quick when I wanted to change… --- ## [We know who your & we know what you did](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-know-who-your-we-know-what-you-did/111471)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-know-who-your-we-know-what-you-did/111471 "2018-01-20T17:16:23Z")
You aren’t paranoid. they really are following you. --- ## [How can I get money instead of getting my car repaired after accident?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-money-instead-of-getting-my-car-repaired-after-accident/111459)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-money-instead-of-getting-my-car-repaired-after-accident/111459 "2018-01-20T16:55:28Z")
\[20171003\_124111\] My wife’s car was in an accident recently. Another car backed into her side in a parking lot. It seems clear that it will be the other driver’s fault. As you can see from the photograph of the damage, … --- ## [Is the mechanic responsible for my cracked engine block?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-mechanic-responsible-for-my-cracked-engine-block/111432)
**Author:** [@Nic\_Robinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nic_Robinson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-mechanic-responsible-for-my-cracked-engine-block/111432 "2018-01-19T02:49:48Z")
I took my car into the shop before making a long distance drive to NC from IN for the holidays because the check engine light was on and the car periodically sputtered. The mechanic told me it was a bad drive shaft or a … --- ## [Car History: When did fuel gauges become available on cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-history-when-did-fuel-gauges-become-available-on-cars/111168)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-history-when-did-fuel-gauges-become-available-on-cars/111168 "2018-01-19T00:08:59Z")
I watched a DVD that was set in the 1930s. The protagonist drove a car loaned to him, and ran out of gas when there was a fuel station closer to where he began his journey. I thought, “maybe the car does not have a fuel … --- ## [Grandson surprises Grandpa with restored '57 Chevy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grandson-surprises-grandpa-with-restored-57-chevy/111400)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grandson-surprises-grandpa-with-restored-57-chevy/111400 "2018-01-18T16:28:47Z")
Here is your feel-good video for today! --- ## [Transmission fluid drain plug fell out while driving on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-drain-plug-fell-out-while-driving-on-highway/111407)
**Author:** [@Syed\_Ali\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Syed_Ali_1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-drain-plug-fell-out-while-driving-on-highway/111407 "2018-01-18T05:09:21Z")
I purchased a 2013 Hyundai accent gls. It’s an automatic. After the purchase I started driving on highway. I barely drove for 75 miles when the car gave way. Niether the accelerator nor brake were in action, the car was … --- ## [Help overcharged battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-overcharged-battery/111395)
**Author:** [@Trip\_Suttles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trip_Suttles)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-overcharged-battery/111395 "2018-01-18T05:01:21Z")
I own a 93 jeep grand Cherokee and it’s been sitting a while and it started snowing and I had the battery on the charge because I haven’t driven or even started it in a month and I went to take the battery off the charge… --- ## [Blower fan squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-fan-squeak/111415)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-fan-squeak/111415 "2018-01-18T03:35:13Z")
our 2 yr old leased civic has a blower squeak. the wife even complained and she never complains. started a few weeks ago. not long after the dealer changed the oil and inspected the cabin air filter. makes me wonder if t… --- ## [Title error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-error/111409)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-error/111409 "2018-01-17T17:58:20Z")
Why at the top of the Safety forum does the “pin” title say  "About the Distracted Driving category"? :blush: --- ## [Cars people keep for 15 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-people-keep-for-15-years/111125)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-people-keep-for-15-years/111125 "2018-01-17T15:07:24Z")
Notice anything? https://jalopnik.com/these-are-the-cars-people-keep-for-15-years-1821914343 --- ## [Bullitt Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bullitt-mustang/111340)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bullitt-mustang/111340 "2018-01-17T08:59:44Z")
I want one. Actually I’d like a Retro-mod of the original. But I’ll settle for this. --- ## [Honda Airbags Inoperative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-airbags-inoperative/111319)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-airbags-inoperative/111319 "2018-01-16T19:36:09Z")
Just a heads up. My younger sister called me last night and she wiped her 2017 Accord out against the side of a pickup which ran a red light. The preliminary estimate was 15+ grand but they feel the damage is more severe… --- ## [Is It Better To Lease or Purchase New Cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-better-to-lease-or-purchase-new-cars/92485)
**Author:** [@rosevilleautom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rosevilleautom)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-better-to-lease-or-purchase-new-cars/92485 "2018-01-15T22:57:45Z")
I think leasing a car is better than purchasing a new one. You are not locked into a vehicle for a long time, and once the lease is up, you can just turn it back into the dealership. The best thing about leasing is that … --- ## [If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-dont-have-anything-nice-to-say-dont-say-anything-at-all/111052)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-dont-have-anything-nice-to-say-dont-say-anything-at-all/111052 "2018-01-15T21:46:43Z")
--- ## [1960 Ford F-100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960-ford-f-100/110480)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1960-ford-f-100/110480 "2018-01-15T02:38:32Z")
Fun sighting at the hardware store. A gentleman had a 1960 Ford F-100 in near perfect original condition. Custom cab with all the options including bubble wrap rear window. The truck bed was easily accessible, bigger … --- ## [Fix dings and scratches before selling my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-dings-and-scratches-before-selling-my-car/64572)
**Author:** [@juturna7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juturna7)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-dings-and-scratches-before-selling-my-car/64572 "2018-01-15T00:29:23Z")
My 5-yr-old car is very good condition except for some dings and scratches on the surface. (Parking lot scars - why can't other people control their car doors?) Should I go to the expense of fixing these before sellin… --- ## [Can Anyone Drive a Buick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-drive-a-buick/110924)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-drive-a-buick/110924 "2018-01-15T00:06:01Z")
The only silly questions are the ones not asked. You all probably know that I drive the Pontiac Vibe, with a manual transmission. I wonder what I may drive when the Vibe rusts out, or I get tired of a clutch. Yikes, I do… --- ## [A Buyer for FCA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-buyer-for-fca/106902)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-buyer-for-fca/106902 "2018-01-14T22:57:26Z")
There are reports that FCA turned down a bid for the company recently. The bidder was not disclosed. Apparently Great Wall made a trip to Auburn Hills recently, and that makes them a strong possibility. Guangzhou is also… --- ## [Paid shop to replace timing belt and water pump now car is overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paid-shop-to-replace-timing-belt-and-water-pump-now-car-is-overheating/111207)
**Author:** [@Olsby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olsby)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paid-shop-to-replace-timing-belt-and-water-pump-now-car-is-overheating/111207 "2018-01-14T20:29:09Z")
I had my 1993 Honda Accord into the shop a few days ago to replace my timing belt and water pump. Before I brought my car in it was working perfectly and had never had an issue with over heating or any major mechanical m… --- ## [End of Ford E-series vans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-ford-e-series-vans/74428)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-ford-e-series-vans/74428 "2018-01-14T16:38:12Z")
http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/end-ford-econoline-marks-era-great-american-vans-204544690.html According to the website above, the Ford E-series vans will be discontinued at the end of the 2013 model year and wil… --- ## [BMW recalls 1 million vehicles for fire risk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-recalls-1-million-vehicles-for-fire-risk/109148)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-recalls-1-million-vehicles-for-fire-risk/109148 "2018-01-14T13:51:52Z")
BMW told ABC News last spring that with almost five million BMW vehicles on U.S. roads, such fire incidents are rare So affecting about 1 in 5 BMWs? http://abcnews.go.com/US/bmw-recalls-million-vehicles-fire-risk/sto… --- ## [Hello everyone!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-everyone/111053)
**Author:** [@Carol\_Sutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carol_Sutton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hello-everyone/111053 "2018-01-14T10:03:34Z")
I’m so glad joining on this forum. I love to discuss about cars, that is why I join here. So cool to have great information here. I’m gathering information for my hunting on the coolest car this 2018. Cheers and have a g… --- ## [Dash/cloud connectivity (can it be disconnected?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-cloud-connectivity-can-it-be-disconnected/111203)
**Author:** [@Galveston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Galveston)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-cloud-connectivity-can-it-be-disconnected/111203 "2018-01-14T07:25:42Z")
The question is for my future information. We have now come to the place where all cars will be connected to the internet, with not only benefits, but some serious drawbacks, ie, like can be hacked, etc. I don’t think my… --- ## [Automatic transmission fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-fail/111261)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-fail/111261 "2018-01-14T01:36:29Z")
Transmission only gives me 1st and 2nd gear. I stop research it. Start the truck back up, drive away and it has all the gears again… 1994 GMC 2500 4x4 454 Automatic 170000 miles --- ## [Vue 3.0 thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-3-0-thermostat/111231)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-3-0-thermostat/111231 "2018-01-13T21:24:32Z")
\[image\]\[image\]\[image\] Temp gauge is way low. Old thermo looks exactly like new one. Should there be an obvious flaw?did u know Opel puts the thermo under the lower intake? 4+hr job --- ## [Mystery Dents and scratches roof of SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-dents-and-scratches-roof-of-suv/111178)
**Author:** [@Todd\_Varney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd_Varney)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-dents-and-scratches-roof-of-suv/111178 "2018-01-12T13:46:19Z")
We have these massive dents and side to side scratches on the roof. Very symmetrical and spaced evenly. Oddly the roof rails are in damaged. Only thing we can think of is the GMC dealer who did oil change and car wash. … --- ## [91 Buick Park Avenue wont start in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-buick-park-avenue-wont-start-in-cold/111161)
**Author:** [@Chelsie\_Shell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chelsie_Shell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-buick-park-avenue-wont-start-in-cold/111161 "2018-01-12T03:20:39Z")
Hello, I’m stumped on this one. I bought a 91 Buick Park avenue about 2 years ago. It’s been really reliable and I’ve replaced a few parts but over all she runs great. I’ve replaced the starter, battery, idle air control… --- ## [New turbocharged engines built to last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-turbocharged-engines-built-to-last/91948)
**Author:** [@Red\_Rover1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Red_Rover1)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-turbocharged-engines-built-to-last/91948 "2018-01-11T21:49:21Z")
Greetings! Could use some advice please. I am considering the purchase of a new 2016 Honda Civic CVT. Some of the features I want come standard with the turbo engine trim levels. Honda is known for making a very reliable… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=189) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=191)