# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=192 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 193 --- ## [Radiator101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator101/110658)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator101/110658 "2017-12-28T02:17:40Z")
what radiator better a 1".in core or a 5/8 "in core. --- ## [KIA Soul window gone rogue!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-soul-window-gone-rogue/110640)
**Author:** [@Personage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personage)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-soul-window-gone-rogue/110640 "2017-12-28T01:45:34Z")
Wife’s garage kept 2011 KIA Soul’s driver’s window has gone rogue. It works fine for months then the window gets stuck open or closed. But then after several days it works again for months. All the other windows work fi… --- ## [‘Carmakers Try to Keep Waste Out of the Ground as Well as the Air’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carmakers-try-to-keep-waste-out-of-the-ground-as-well-as-the-air/110660)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carmakers-try-to-keep-waste-out-of-the-ground-as-well-as-the-air/110660 "2017-12-28T01:44:26Z")
'FLINT, Mich. - Mammoth bins and barrels line the edge of a General Motors factory floor, stuffed with industrial detritus like shavings of aluminum, pieces of plastic and glass and chemical sludge that has come off the … --- ## [Cold Start, lost starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-lost-starter/110654)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-lost-starter/110654 "2017-12-27T09:35:54Z")
Cold start. Wouldn’t start Added battery charger. Lost ignition We have lights, guages and such but no starter or solenoid to starter 2002 350 --- ## [Kinda rich, no codes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kinda-rich-no-codes/110603)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kinda-rich-no-codes/110603 "2017-12-27T02:14:54Z")
recent thread got me thinking about an issue with my long gone intrepid it was a 96 with 3.5 OHC motor. always ran good kid had it in duluth mn for a few weeks when it was -10F. he flooded motor i went up and got it s… --- ## [Tesla Roadster to Mars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-roadster-to-mars/110585)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-roadster-to-mars/110585 "2017-12-26T06:07:22Z")
Ya gotta love this guy (Elon Musk): ;-\] --- ## [An unusual sighting on the highway yesterday](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-unusual-sighting-on-the-highway-yesterday/110581)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-unusual-sighting-on-the-highway-yesterday/110581 "2017-12-25T22:38:07Z")
Yesterday afternoon, on I-287 in NJ, I was passed by a very fast-moving car with a very loud exhaust. I thought that the logo looked vaguely familiar, so I caught up to the car and it turned-out to be a late-model Va… --- ## [Cleaners and rust remover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaners-and-rust-remover/110592)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 10:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaners-and-rust-remover/110592 "2017-12-25T10:39:57Z")
What are some good cleaning advice for cleaning tools I just got some tools off someone and some of the sockets where dirty and rusty any advice on on cleaning and removing rust --- ## [Why do people wear black clothing outdoors at night?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-people-wear-black-clothing-outdoors-at-night/110124)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-people-wear-black-clothing-outdoors-at-night/110124 "2017-12-23T16:45:39Z")
I’m talking about walking along the highway or crossing the street. Now that winter hours are on us, and I’m driving more at night, I’m amazed at the number of people wearing all black clothing. Some are barely visible … --- ## [Very bad smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-bad-smell/110554)
**Author:** [@Huskerfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Huskerfan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-bad-smell/110554 "2017-12-22T19:16:38Z")
I have a ‘17 Silverado, I drove through some very rancid smelling stuff by a beef packing plant. They must have washed out a trailer or something and the run off was in the road. I drove through it and now it has been ov… --- ## [Engine cleaning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cleaning/109780)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cleaning/109780 "2017-12-22T05:01:20Z")
my kids saturn vue with 3.0 opel V6 has a good oil leak. i did the valve cover gaskets and the top of motor seems dry. no more drips on exh manifolds. but the bottom of motor is wet. even has oil drip on a/c compressor. … --- ## [Does treadware differences affect mpg?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-treadware-differences-affect-mpg/110488)
**Author:** [@mickeyd1217](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mickeyd1217)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-treadware-differences-affect-mpg/110488 "2017-12-21T03:21:41Z")
My front tires have 30k miles on them, with a 65k warranty. My rear tires are new with less than 5k miles on them and a 80k warranty. Does this large difference in treadwear still on the tires affect my mpg? I take 10 h… --- ## [Sockets 6 or 12 point](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sockets-6-or-12-point/110421)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sockets-6-or-12-point/110421 "2017-12-20T02:13:03Z")
Hello everyone I have been running in to a lot of 12 point at harbor freight was wondering what are the pros and cons when dealing with 12 point sockets --- ## [What could cause my engine to starting running loud and then make the red oil pressure light turn on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-cause-my-engine-to-starting-running-loud-and-then-make-the-red-oil-pressure-light-turn-on/110408)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Corkery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam_Corkery)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-cause-my-engine-to-starting-running-loud-and-then-make-the-red-oil-pressure-light-turn-on/110408 "2017-12-19T03:41:26Z")
I have a 2003 jetta. A couple days ago out of nowhere my engine started running VERY loud when it’s idling and accelerating. It sounds like I have a boat motor for an engine or something. Then yesterday the red oil pres… --- ## [99 Tahoe w Jasper engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-tahoe-w-jasper-engine/110451)
**Author:** [@MJMurphy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJMurphy1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-tahoe-w-jasper-engine/110451 "2017-12-19T03:23:09Z")
Hello. I am new to forum and not a car guy. I bought a 99 Tahoe w 182k original miles w Jasper engine. Can anyone give me some advice on where/how I could sell? Was for kid at college, turns out scooter is al he need… --- ## [I Don't See The Light!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-see-the-light/110041)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-see-the-light/110041 "2017-12-18T22:37:41Z")
My Daughter has a 2004 Chevy Impala, and I’ve been doing some work on it. I had a few questions about how the fuel gauge behaves, and I have noticed that there is a 2005 Impala that sometimes parks across the street from… --- ## [Car wash - is this that bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-is-this-that-bad/110141)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-is-this-that-bad/110141 "2017-12-18T21:02:31Z")
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… --- ## [State Surplus Auctions for Autos worth giving it a try?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-surplus-auctions-for-autos-worth-giving-it-a-try/110255)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul_Lee)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2017, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-surplus-auctions-for-autos-worth-giving-it-a-try/110255 "2017-12-17T19:18:17Z")
We’re thinking about possibly purchasing a car for our son (who is a teenager - newly minted driver) but don’t want to spend a lot of money. We found a state surplus auction site. Would it be worth taking a risk on one … --- ## [Experiencing pain in hips and legs in new Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/experiencing-pain-in-hips-and-legs-in-new-camry/110335)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/experiencing-pain-in-hips-and-legs-in-new-camry/110335 "2017-12-17T19:06:34Z")
Hello fellas and gals…I’m back again. I had recently asked the question about my '18 Camry and the tires. Well…another issue has appeared and that is causing me to have pain up and down the back of my legs and hips while… --- ## [Leaking brake fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-brake-fluid/110395)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-brake-fluid/110395 "2017-12-16T18:52:02Z")
have a brake fluid leak under the truck bed above the spare tire what is the name of that part. it has 3 brake line coming out of it. above the rear end. --- ## [14yr old timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/14yr-old-timing-belt/110318)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/14yr-old-timing-belt/110318 "2017-12-15T18:05:38Z")
looking at 03 vue with 3.0 opel motor with original timing belt it has 100k miles. 2nd owner has had it for 10yrs got it at 13k miles in 07 still runs so belt is good (not broke) at this time has small radiator hose … --- ## [Rockauto says no to Dorman price fixing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rockauto-says-no-to-dorman-price-fixing/106419)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rockauto-says-no-to-dorman-price-fixing/106419 "2017-12-14T23:56:39Z")
Interesting, I just read the July Rockauto newsletter and they are discontinuing some Dorman products because Dorman is requiring them to be sold at the same price as everyone else. I hadn’t heard of this tactic for ye… --- ## [Power Point Presentation on OBD II](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-point-presentation-on-obd-ii/110153)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-point-presentation-on-obd-ii/110153 "2017-12-14T14:38:41Z")
https://www.saddleback.edu/uploads/atas/autotech/courses/bcacc-obd-ii-9-2008.ppt This is a nice Power Point presentation on OBD II. Our best diagnosticians will not find a lot new here. I did get a good review on things… --- ## [Coolant vacuum tool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-vacuum-tool/110275)
**Author:** [@skulldrinker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skulldrinker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-vacuum-tool/110275 "2017-12-14T00:53:33Z")
Got a new coolant vacuum tool for refilling the cooling system and have a question. If the coolant system has a pressure relief of 16lbs what would be the equivalent stress on components using vacuum? I see all the repa… --- ## [On Route 66?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-route-66/110262)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-route-66/110262 "2017-12-13T14:19:27Z")
Where else would one get his Nissan Kicks? --- ## [H2 Alternative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/h2-alternative/110268)
**Author:** [@Hkm280](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hkm280)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/h2-alternative/110268 "2017-12-12T23:18:24Z")
What is a good alternative for a Hummer H2? We are looking to replace a current H2 for a newer equally rugged SUV. Preferably under $75,000 used and 2012+ --- ## [Jeep track hawk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-track-hawk/109074)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-track-hawk/109074 "2017-12-12T15:29:47Z")
my kid got rid of his wrangler and got a GC. not this model though. 4yr lease is 977/mo. whew\[jeep\] --- ## [İ Want to Buy An El Camino But I'm Not Sure. Help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-buy-an-el-camino-but-im-not-sure-help/110030)
**Author:** [@Eclipsnf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eclipsnf)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-buy-an-el-camino-but-im-not-sure-help/110030 "2017-12-11T22:07:34Z")
Hi first I’m sorry if my English is bad because I’m just learning. Anyway, there’s a few things I’d like to ask you. First, I live in Turkey and I’m moving to Seattle in six months. I saved some money because it’s the mu… --- ## ['13 BMW X3 2.8i New Engine Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-bmw-x3-2-8i-new-engine-sound/109730)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-bmw-x3-2-8i-new-engine-sound/109730 "2017-12-11T15:37:14Z")
My friend owns a '13 BMW X3 with the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. It has about 50K miles on it and it has been properly maintained by the dealer. It recently developed a new sound. The dealer claims to have listened to… --- ## [Start/stop update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-stop-update/109891)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-stop-update/109891 "2017-12-10T21:11:33Z")
I have posted here before about the stop/start feature on my Cherokee. For those who are not aware of what this is, it is a fuel saving feature wherein the engine automatically stops when you stop the vehicle, then rest… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=191) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=193)