# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=191 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 192 --- ## [An epiphany](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-epiphany/111149)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-epiphany/111149 "2018-01-10T20:58:41Z")
I had an epiphany as I lay in bed last night. I realized that when I posted my thread a “block” popped up that said “your topic is similar to” and showed several very old threads with links. Could it be that the reason … --- ## [Garage door opener struck by lightning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-door-opener-struck-by-lightning/111092)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-door-opener-struck-by-lightning/111092 "2018-01-10T17:53:10Z")
Something the electrically minded may enjoy and related to cars because people sometimes actually use their garage to park cars… I believe people enjoyed some of my prior postings related to these kind of repairs so here… --- ## [Car shop mistake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shop-mistake/111128)
**Author:** [@Tdef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tdef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shop-mistake/111128 "2018-01-10T03:36:50Z")
Hello, I dropped my car off on Saturday because the battery wasn’t holding a charge. They called Saturday evening to say I needed a new battery. Easy enough fix. I was on my way to pick the car up, when they called to s… --- ## [Can someone identify a part for me please?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-identify-a-part-for-me-please/111000)
**Author:** [@Dinna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dinna)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-identify-a-part-for-me-please/111000 "2018-01-09T01:34:44Z")
Hi im back and have a new problem. My car has been running rough not stalling just not smooth. Today i went to get gas and when i came out from paying i saw a puddle under the rear of the car. I reached down and touched … --- ## [Fob issue, part duh](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fob-issue-part-duh/111037)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fob-issue-part-duh/111037 "2018-01-08T00:25:35Z")
About 6 or 7 months ago I posted here regarding a fob issue with my 2015 Jeep Cherokee. I parked in a shopping center to pick up some things and the button on the driver’s door would not lock the car or set the alarm, n… --- ## [18 y/o buying a BMW?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/18-y-o-buying-a-bmw/107814)
**Author:** [@Snell.nathan95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Snell.nathan95)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/18-y-o-buying-a-bmw/107814 "2018-01-07T12:10:16Z")
I’m generally new to cars but I do like the way bmws and Mercedes benz drives but I am only 18 earning 200$ a week from my job and I’m not sure if I should buy one or not… I just need to know if it would be stupid --- ## [2010 Camry LE Bumpy Ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-camry-le-bumpy-ride/109823)
**Author:** [@jbw4600](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbw4600)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-camry-le-bumpy-ride/109823 "2018-01-06T22:55:31Z")
Hi, I bought a 2010 Camry LE with 50,000 miles on it. I have owned 4 Camrys. My last car was a 1999 Camry LE. I bought this car expecting a better ride than my last car. But it is NOT. It reacts to all sorts of bump… --- ## [That will buff out fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-will-buff-out-fine/110980)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-will-buff-out-fine/110980 "2018-01-06T14:31:29Z")
\[eng\]who is that? --- ## [An honest mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-honest-mechanic/110314)
**Author:** [@TheKennyP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheKennyP)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-honest-mechanic/110314 "2018-01-06T06:10:55Z")
I posted this in an 6yr old post but wanted to put it in General discussion(assuming it goes to the top of the forum) to get others thoughts on honest mechanics. It wasn’t intended to offend any good mechanics out there.… --- ## [$10,000 for 2010 Lincoln MKZ with 30k miles in great condition. Is it a good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-000-for-2010-lincoln-mkz-with-30k-miles-in-great-condition-is-it-a-good-deal/110987)
**Author:** [@mocs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mocs)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-000-for-2010-lincoln-mkz-with-30k-miles-in-great-condition-is-it-a-good-deal/110987 "2018-01-06T00:34:00Z")
Hi all, I have an offer at $10,000 for 2010 Lincoln MKZ Select with 40k miles in great condition. Located in California. Is it a good deal? Any comment will be very appreciable. Thank you so much in advance. --- ## [94 GMC Starting Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-gmc-starting-issue/110742)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-gmc-starting-issue/110742 "2018-01-05T23:32:00Z")
Right…it wasn’t starting easy in the cold. It spins good but not much fire. But it always started if I just held the starter…it would start to fire and eventually run. Now today it did it warm. I think I had to push on t… --- ## [Did I Emasculate my Jeep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-emasculate-my-jeep/110947)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-emasculate-my-jeep/110947 "2018-01-05T23:27:55Z")
I know that is a strong label, but . . . I just installed all season “touring” tires on a 12 Liberty. From what I read, the snow performance difference between all season and all terrain tires was negligible, so I opted … --- ## [Volvo reliability and cost of ownership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-reliability-and-cost-of-ownership/89002)
**Author:** [@seatrek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seatrek)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-reliability-and-cost-of-ownership/89002 "2018-01-05T13:40:58Z")
hi, I am looking a purchasing new vehicle and have always liked the Volvo XC 70 station wagon/crossover the new T5 e-drive or 3.2AWD (not turbo - its out of my budget). I am trying to get user review information but no… --- ## [What do you drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-drive/110712)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-drive/110712 "2018-01-05T05:42:23Z")
Hi guys! Like this thread states, I am just curious what you all currently drive as your daily driver? How many miles are on it, and how long do you plan to keep it? I currently own a 2017 Mazda CX-5 with 5k miles. I… --- ## [2013 Outback transmission failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-outback-transmission-failure/110880)
**Author:** [@RadioFlyer2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RadioFlyer2)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-outback-transmission-failure/110880 "2018-01-04T19:50:48Z")
After 10 trips to the dealer to fix shaking and stumbling when accelerating while cold, the dealer finally decided to replace the torque converter. After I got it back 2 weeks ago, the problems are now MUCH WORSE. When… --- ## [I know this is bizarre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-know-this-is-bizarre/110858)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-know-this-is-bizarre/110858 "2018-01-04T14:46:04Z")
But does anyone else kind of cringe/aren’t too happy when their wife has to drive your car? I have a brand new Mazda with all of my setting done the way I like them, and even though wife denies it, they always somehow my… --- ## [Premium gas better for cold weather start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas-better-for-cold-weather-start/110655)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-gas-better-for-cold-weather-start/110655 "2018-01-04T13:12:48Z")
Will a higher octane gasoline help cold weather start --- ## [What exact car is this? Extra points if you can prove it!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exact-car-is-this-extra-points-if-you-can-prove-it/110848)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Twiss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Twiss)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exact-car-is-this-extra-points-if-you-can-prove-it/110848 "2018-01-03T22:57:12Z")
\[image\] --- ## [New Subaru Outback - declined "protection package"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-subaru-outback-declined-protection-package/110864)
**Author:** [@jp10558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp10558)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-subaru-outback-declined-protection-package/110864 "2018-01-03T21:46:31Z")
So the protection package of course was the old money maker for Dealers of paint protection, leather / fabric and some sort of rust protection. The AutoSaver thing they offer is a scam now (and probably always was). The … --- ## [How much horsepower?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-horsepower/110890)
**Author:** [@matthew920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthew920)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-horsepower/110890 "2018-01-03T16:00:42Z")
1999 Ford F-150 6 cyl 4.2 how much horsepower? --- ## [2010 VW Jetta 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-jetta-2-5/110862)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-vw-jetta-2-5/110862 "2018-01-03T09:58:21Z")
Just got in my car it’s 9° out cold started my car a little hesitant check engine light came on blinking but as soon as the car was warming up check engine light went away is this because of the cold weather outside I ha… --- ## [Acura TSX dies in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-dies-in-cold-weather/89390)
**Author:** [@WillRock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillRock)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-dies-in-cold-weather/89390 "2018-01-03T02:37:29Z")
I have a 2009 Acura TSX that I bought used ~85,000 miles on it. It has been inspected 5 times and each mechanic says the car is basically new in perfect condition. However, it has an extremely difficult time starting a… --- ## [Coolant reading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reading/110822)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reading/110822 "2018-01-03T02:31:09Z")
Hello! So, I checked the coolant level today on my 2017 MazdaCX-5. While doing so, I noticed that the coolant level was on the “L” however, my radiator was completely full. The engine was cold when I checked. Is this no… --- ## [' Kenichi Yamamoto, Father of Mazda's Rotary Engine, Is Dead at 95'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kenichi-yamamoto-father-of-mazdas-rotary-engine-is-dead-at-95/110780)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kenichi-yamamoto-father-of-mazdas-rotary-engine-is-dead-at-95/110780 "2018-01-03T00:17:47Z")
Why didn’t rotary engines replace piston engines? --- ## [Radiator broke on new Car: How to get rid of antifreeze smell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-broke-on-new-car-how-to-get-rid-of-antifreeze-smell/110702)
**Author:** [@SkiMan18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SkiMan18)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-broke-on-new-car-how-to-get-rid-of-antifreeze-smell/110702 "2018-01-02T22:35:54Z")
Hi! I have a new 2018 car. At 600 miles the seam of radiator broke and antifreeze got all over the engine compartment. Dealer replaced the radiator but I still smell anitfreeze when I park in my garage after coming ho… --- ## [Are Teslas really this easy to steal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-teslas-really-this-easy-to-steal/110607)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-teslas-really-this-easy-to-steal/110607 "2018-01-02T22:03:02Z")
‘A Tesla showroom in South Salt Lake, Utah, was the nexus of four different arrests on Nov. 24, according to the Salt Lake Tribune, in which at least two of the suspects claimed to be part of the Tesla “family.” (The car… --- ## [95 Miata for 16 year olds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-miata-for-16-year-olds/110617)
**Author:** [@Rob\_Wright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob_Wright)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-miata-for-16-year-olds/110617 "2018-01-02T21:26:18Z")
A question for the community here. Is a 95 Miata in good condition a reasonable car for a 16 year old? The car is in good condition and has airbags. The car used to be mine. Sold it to my Dad many years ago. He is thinki… --- ## [Annual Village Vehicle Stickers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-village-vehicle-stickers/110787)
**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-village-vehicle-stickers/110787 "2018-01-01T18:40:45Z")
How much do you pay for your annual village vehicle sticker (not the license plate sticker?) I pay $30.00. --- ## [What’s the best full size truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-best-full-size-truck/110112)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-best-full-size-truck/110112 "2017-12-31T00:15:22Z")
Hi, new to the forum, but I’ve been reading a while and decided to join the conversation. I’ve been a shade tree mechanic for years (mostly out of necessity in earlier years). I’ve grown to enjoy working on my vehicles a… --- ## [Diesel Truck recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-truck-recommendations/110626)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2017, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-truck-recommendations/110626 "2017-12-30T19:07:49Z")
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