# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=193 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 194 --- ## [Block heater placement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/block-heater-placement/110179)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/block-heater-placement/110179 "2017-12-10T21:07:48Z")
Where the heck do I put block heater in 1994 454. I can’t find info anywhere. Which frost plug do I remove --- ## [Mechanics comments about GM vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-comments-about-gm-vehicles/110083)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2017, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-comments-about-gm-vehicles/110083 "2017-12-10T19:19:17Z")
Had my Camry into the independent shop I’ve used for years for oil change, tire rotation, and alignment (the latter courtesy of a nasty pothole). Had nice chat with the mechanic and the front desk guys about current veh… --- ## [Do the crime, do the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-the-crime-do-the-time/110125)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2017, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-the-crime-do-the-time/110125 "2017-12-10T17:21:47Z")
The former general manager of engineering and environmental office at VW American was sentenced to 7 years in jail and a $400,000 fine for his part in the diesel emissions scandal. The judge also said that VW upper manag… --- ## [Scissor jack less than three dollars, obvious error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scissor-jack-less-than-three-dollars-obvious-error/110139)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2017, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scissor-jack-less-than-three-dollars-obvious-error/110139 "2017-12-10T03:15:12Z")
My Sienna scissor jack was very hard to turn. Yesterday, I was in Tehuacan shopping at Wal-mart. They had several scissor jacks, and there was just one a bit bigger, a one ton rated jack, in a badly damaged box. After s… --- ## [Inducing an OBD II failure for an advanced English class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inducing-an-obd-ii-failure-for-an-advanced-english-class/110142)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2017, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inducing-an-obd-ii-failure-for-an-advanced-english-class/110142 "2017-12-10T02:58:17Z")
I thought I asked this once, last year with the two English students when I made a section on car computers. But, I sure didn’t write it down in my class materials. Mea culpa. I have an advanced English student, 16 year… --- ## [Dodge demon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-demon/109397)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2017, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-demon/109397 "2017-12-10T02:17:40Z")
Anyone here put in an order for one ? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Video of L.A. streets and highways in the '50s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/video-of-l-a-streets-and-highways-in-the-50s/109945)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/video-of-l-a-streets-and-highways-in-the-50s/109945 "2017-12-09T13:20:50Z")
It’s interesting to see Freeways that were not congested, along with a nice assortment of cars from the '40s & '50s. If you are very observant, you will even see a couple of Model A Fords! --- ## [Stop sign humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-sign-humor/107889)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-sign-humor/107889 "2017-12-09T03:58:31Z")
\[19366358\_1455929564429354\_2402397913719548979\_n\] --- ## [Remote Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-start/88808)
**Author:** [@shaiss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaiss)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-start/88808 "2017-12-09T02:03:25Z")
Leasing a new car tomorrow. Should I buy the dealer installed remote start for $550 or go to Best Buy and get one for \<$200. I'm leaning on the latter unless someone has a good reason to fund the dealer. And no… --- ## [Rear window in my 92 Buick roadmaster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-window-in-my-92-buick-roadmaster/110032)
**Author:** [@Sandra\_Ann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandra_Ann)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-window-in-my-92-buick-roadmaster/110032 "2017-12-08T16:35:15Z")
Dear Car Talk, In yesterday’s Daily Press, Newport News, Viriginia, Shirley’s letter to Car Talk could have been written by me. Like Shirley, I too am an active soon to be 80 senior, and over the last few years I too … --- ## [Help with 12-digit VIN decode?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-12-digit-vin-decode/110023)
**Author:** [@nikkolaus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikkolaus)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-12-digit-vin-decode/110023 "2017-12-07T17:20:24Z")
A vehicle was given to my mother for free many months ago, and I snapped a photo of the engine and VIN, with hopes in finding more info about the car, and worth. However, I have completely forgotten the Make/Model. Can … --- ## [Mercedes e500 4 matic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-e500-4-matic/109842)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-e500-4-matic/109842 "2017-12-06T21:43:39Z")
I took the car in since it was leaning to one side and dash panel lights indicated car leaning to one side. Dealer said right strut hydraulics leaking. Replace ment cost 1400 plus labor of 800 looking at 2200. Sounds li… --- ## [PLEASE HELP Driving Manual in D2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-driving-manual-in-d2/109962)
**Author:** [@Amber\_Habibnejad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amber_Habibnejad)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-driving-manual-in-d2/109962 "2017-12-06T03:03:53Z")
Hi guys… I accidently drove my suv in Drive 2 for 5 minutes reaching 60 mph. It was dark and late at night, and I had my music really loud so I didnt notice anything until I merged on the highway and was crossing a brid… --- ## [Impact gun?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impact-gun/109932)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impact-gun/109932 "2017-12-06T02:31:28Z")
My kid got a low priced air impact. He Used it once? I might use it this week. It says 425ft/lbs at 90 psi. Really? Do labels lie? --- ## [A dishonest car salesman? I'm shocked!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-dishonest-car-salesman-im-shocked/109987)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-dishonest-car-salesman-im-shocked/109987 "2017-12-05T19:07:08Z")
I already knew enough to avoid this particular dealership, but the actions of one of their salesmen have put an even bigger cloud over this dealership: http://www.nj.com/somerset/index.ssf/2017/12/car\_dealer\_to\_pay\_37k\_… --- ## [Two wrongs don't make a right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-wrongs-dont-make-a-right/109832)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-wrongs-dont-make-a-right/109832 "2017-12-05T17:20:40Z")
--- ## [North Korea's Volvos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/north-koreas-volvos/109985)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/north-koreas-volvos/109985 "2017-12-04T17:18:24Z")
North Korea’s Volvos https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2017/12/04/547390622/how-1-000-volvos-ended-up-in-north-korea-and-made-a-diplomatic-difference from Monday’s ‘Morning Edition’ --- ## [Advantages or disadvantages of E-85 fuel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advantages-or-disadvantages-of-e-85-fuel/70398)
**Author:** [@katidid79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katidid79)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advantages-or-disadvantages-of-e-85-fuel/70398 "2017-12-03T16:27:35Z")
What are the advantages of Ethanol or Ethanol based fuel? Its cheaper, yes, but what impact does it have on our environment? Less CO2 being released into the atmosphere? Possible replacement of petroleum? I know coun… --- ## [Odometer fraud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-fraud/109910)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-fraud/109910 "2017-12-03T05:19:13Z")
This isn’t a question, just a short cautionary story for the unwitting. I just bought a used car and made the mistake of not running a Carfax report on the VIN first because I was in a hurry and didn’t have Internet acce… --- ## [LA Auto Show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/la-auto-show/109888)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/la-auto-show/109888 "2017-12-03T05:11:55Z")
There’s a lot of fun automotive news at the 2017 LA Auto Show. Besides the usual list of new SUVs, there’s a new supercar. Saleen announced production of the S1, a mid-engine coupe with a turbocharged 4-cyl that puts out… --- ## [Used Car Buying ‘17](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-buying-17/109821)
**Author:** [@2boots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2boots)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-buying-17/109821 "2017-12-02T20:41:48Z")
I’m aiming at anything from 08-11. $14000 luxury or just comfortable. Anything from a mid sized to SUV. Are there any cars that don’t have catastrophic failures costing in the thousands to mend? I intend to use it up dri… --- ## [LED Headlights - good, bad, etc?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-headlights-good-bad-etc/109721)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-headlights-good-bad-etc/109721 "2017-12-02T01:28:32Z")
Hello! How many of you all have LED front headlights? I just bought s vehicle with them (2017 Mazda CX-5). While I think they’re good, they look and perform (in my opinion) as well to HID. It’s actually hard to tell the… --- ## [English cartoon about auto repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/english-cartoon-about-auto-repair/109878)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/english-cartoon-about-auto-repair/109878 "2017-12-01T15:31:32Z")
http://assets.amuniversal.com/90866040b83801350221005056a9545d --- ## [It's that time of the year again, again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-that-time-of-the-year-again-again/109836)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-that-time-of-the-year-again-again/109836 "2017-11-30T22:44:50Z")
Merry Christmas. Enjoy. --- ## [Battery isolator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-isolator/109798)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-isolator/109798 "2017-11-29T11:54:44Z")
Do battery isolators protect main starting battery from auxiliary drain ? --- ## [Just bought my first brand new car...2018 Toyota Camry SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-bought-my-first-brand-new-car-2018-toyota-camry-se/109731)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-bought-my-first-brand-new-car-2018-toyota-camry-se/109731 "2017-11-28T03:53:33Z")
I’m excited. After almost 19 years after getting my drivers license, I’ve just purchased my first brand new Camry SE with 10 miles on it. Anyone else has the same model? Just curious! \[5F4A44AD-EBF2-4314-A23C-5298189A97A… --- ## [Suggestion Requested for a Certified Car with Undisclosed Body Repair Due to an Accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-requested-for-a-certified-car-with-undisclosed-body-repair-due-to-an-accident/109434)
**Author:** [@moveherfeet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moveherfeet)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-requested-for-a-certified-car-with-undisclosed-body-repair-due-to-an-accident/109434 "2017-11-26T20:24:59Z")
I am a single woman who could use some wise guidance and help. On December 29, 2016 I bought a 2015 Prius at a Toyota Autonation dealership which is about an hour and a half from where I live. It “looked” gorgeous and h… --- ## [Sleeve bearings or not sleeve bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sleeve-bearings-or-not-sleeve-bearings/109646)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sleeve-bearings-or-not-sleeve-bearings/109646 "2017-11-26T17:06:19Z")
I’ve always commonly recognized the term “sleeve bearings” to describe the split bearing used on cranks and rods, and assumed it was common. However, another regular of knowledge and experience commented on another threa… --- ## [Engine rattle at startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rattle-at-startup/109630)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-rattle-at-startup/109630 "2017-11-26T06:50:31Z")
The 1994 454 suddenly started to tattle at startup. Rattles for maybe 2 seconds. Why??? What can I do to remedy it? Is it fatal? --- ## [Tire Position Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-position-question/109665)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-position-question/109665 "2017-11-26T01:14:23Z")
Hello! So, I have been wondering lately if it matters whether you park your car with the tires straight or turned? Does having the tires in a turned position put more wear on suspension parts? I have been making sure mi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=192) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=194)