# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=199 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 200 --- ## [Distracted Driver is Actually an Impaired Driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distracted-driver-is-actually-an-impaired-driver/107238)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distracted-driver-is-actually-an-impaired-driver/107238 "2017-08-28T13:57:27Z")
Yesterday I was waiting at a red light behind a 1990s Subaru Legacy. When the light turned green the Subie driver “accelerated” to 20 mph in a 40 mph zone. My first thought was “someone didn’t finish their texting before… --- ## [Volkswagen Microbus To Return As An Electric Vehicle!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-microbus-to-return-as-an-electric-vehicle/107079)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-microbus-to-return-as-an-electric-vehicle/107079 "2017-08-27T20:11:25Z")
Not this one! This one! http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a12036821/vw-electric-microbus-confirmed/ While I was attending college classes I worked at Volkswagen dealer and regularly drove an air-coo… --- ## [Car Washes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-washes/106584)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-washes/106584 "2017-08-27T15:35:18Z")
Hello! I’m just curious how you all wash your vehicles. Do you do it by hand, automatic car wash, etc? Has anyone used the automatic ones with the guide rails and conveyor belt that pushes their car through the wash? I… --- ## [Brakes in 2016 Ford C-Max Energi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-in-2016-ford-c-max-energi/105540)
**Author:** [@Resolution](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Resolution)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-in-2016-ford-c-max-energi/105540 "2017-08-27T12:12:10Z")
This year I bought a 2016 C-Max Energi to flat tow behind my RV. It's a great car with amazing features and economy, but there seems to be an issue with the brakes. Ford says that this vehicle is fine flat tow if you t… --- ## [Search and Restore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/search-and-restore/107217)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/search-and-restore/107217 "2017-08-27T00:20:59Z")
What do you think about the Search and Restore TV show ? --- ## [Temp Disabling my 96 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-disabling-my-96-camry/107244)
**Author:** [@opollygirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/opollygirl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-disabling-my-96-camry/107244 "2017-08-26T23:17:21Z")
I am wondering if there is a way to temporarily disable my 96 Camry at night so my boyfriend cant steal it while I am sleeping. My previous car, a Ford Focus, had a feature in the fuse for the Brakes, so if the fuse was … --- ## [Humming from front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-from-front-end/107187)
**Author:** [@zrj1224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zrj1224)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-from-front-end/107187 "2017-08-25T16:11:47Z")
Humming sound whenever car is at higher speeds. Anyone had this happen before or know what it could be? --- ## [Using plastic waste for road paving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-plastic-waste-for-road-paving/107172)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-plastic-waste-for-road-paving/107172 "2017-08-25T13:35:33Z")
…would potentially save oil, get rid of plastic waste, and create more durable paving, according to its inventor: --- ## [Eclipse Traffice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eclipse-traffice/107119)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eclipse-traffice/107119 "2017-08-24T21:09:30Z")
I just got back from Minneapolis heading south on I 35. Nary a soul going south for 30 miles but northbound was heavy all the way. The only thing I can think of is people coming back from down south after viewing the e… --- ## [Gazing at this total(ed) Eclipse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gazing-at-this-total-ed-eclipse/107173)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gazing-at-this-total-ed-eclipse/107173 "2017-08-24T16:13:30Z")
…won’t ruin your eyes. :wink: --- ## [Water vehicles in accidents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-vehicles-in-accidents/107150)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-vehicles-in-accidents/107150 "2017-08-24T02:41:04Z")
What do you think? I do not know all the details but… Two U.S. naval warships were hit by other commercial ships. My brother was a sailor on the U.S.S. Nimitz. He was fairly sharp. Naval ships have the most advanc… --- ## [A test drive of the Tesla Model 3 is very positive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-test-drive-of-the-tesla-model-3-is-very-positive/106449)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-test-drive-of-the-tesla-model-3-is-very-positive/106449 "2017-08-22T21:07:17Z")
In addition to the more obvious aspects–such as acceleration, range, and interior room–it turns out that the new small Tesla is superior to the Volvo S60 in side impact protection. :slightly\_smiling\_face: --- ## [Aftermarket stereo interfering with electronics in VW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-stereo-interfering-with-electronics-in-vw/107048)
**Author:** [@kathy.hendry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathy.hendry)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-stereo-interfering-with-electronics-in-vw/107048 "2017-08-22T20:52:26Z")
I have a 2014 VW Beetle convertible that came with a high end Pioneer aftermarket stereo. It has an intermittent problem where the A/C, top, seat warmers and steering wheel controls all stop working, as well as the ste… --- ## [Cling on car window sun shades, small sizes/alternatives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cling-on-car-window-sun-shades-small-sizes-alternatives/107047)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cling-on-car-window-sun-shades-small-sizes-alternatives/107047 "2017-08-22T19:22:58Z")
Hello folks, I take some medications that affects how the skin reacts to the sun. Usually, within 4 to 5 minutes of direct sun and I get a feeling that my skin is on fire. I always wear a loose white top shirt to block … --- ## [Fluid level in transfer case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-level-in-transfer-case/107104)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-level-in-transfer-case/107104 "2017-08-22T12:19:28Z")
Just attempted to check the level in my transfer case. When i pulled fill plug, fluid came streaming out…how could that be… --- ## [454 oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/454-oil-leak/107042)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/454-oil-leak/107042 "2017-08-22T05:16:33Z")
Just purchased a 1994 GMC Suburban with 454 under the hood. Parked it in the driveway and drip drip drip. The leak appears to be coming from the front of the engine, possibly front driver side. Any ideas what it might be… --- ## [This BAT auction is tempting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-bat-auction-is-tempting/107018)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-bat-auction-is-tempting/107018 "2017-08-21T22:12:26Z")
Thought the old Japanese vehicle enthusiasts might get a kick out of this: Someone buy this thing before I do. I’ve got an 88 Mighty Max (same as the D50) in really rough shape cosmetically that I use for yardwork hau… --- ## [98 Jeep Wrangler with 4.0 just hit 178000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jeep-wrangler-with-4-0-just-hit-178000-miles/105914)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jeep-wrangler-with-4-0-just-hit-178000-miles/105914 "2017-08-21T21:52:19Z")
At 178000 miles do i need to check the timing and or change the timing chain? --- ## [Compressor for air conditioner noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compressor-for-air-conditioner-noise/107090)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compressor-for-air-conditioner-noise/107090 "2017-08-21T18:10:46Z")
Why does my compressor make a noise like dadadadadadadad…it works fine but makes the noise --- ## [Used car, Carfax questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-carfax-questions/91876)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-carfax-questions/91876 "2017-08-21T11:20:38Z")
I'm looking for a ... actually, the car doesn't matter. It's a used car. I'm settled on this model, and wherever I buy it doesn't matter. So I see one that looks promising at a nearby dealer. It's a 2010 with 55,000 mi… --- ## [How the heck did that happen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-the-heck-did-that-happen/106013)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-the-heck-did-that-happen/106013 "2017-08-20T21:29:58Z")
In the aftermath of certain car accidents, all you can do is scratch your head and wonder... How the heck did that happen? http://www.kmov.com/clip/13499432/speeding-suv-crashes-into-roof-of-st-louis-home and... --- ## [This year's Pebble Beach Auction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-years-pebble-beach-auction/107041)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-years-pebble-beach-auction/107041 "2017-08-20T05:53:10Z")
…features some very rare European sports/racing cars from the '50s & '60s, but my favorite of the lot is the 1928 Mercedes. I guess that I am getting old… --- ## [2017 GMC All Terrain Transmission vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-all-terrain-transmission-vibration/107028)
**Author:** [@Sam\_C1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam_C1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-all-terrain-transmission-vibration/107028 "2017-08-19T16:59:44Z")
New 2017 GMC Acadia All Terrain has an annoying vibration at 1500-1600 RPMs regardless of gear selection. Accelerate or decelerate and it goes away. Dealer says it, “Performs as designed”. I don’t accept that. --- ## [Another driver who can't distinguish between the gas pedal and the brake pedal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-driver-who-cant-distinguish-between-the-gas-pedal-and-the-brake-pedal/106835)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-driver-who-cant-distinguish-between-the-gas-pedal-and-the-brake-pedal/106835 "2017-08-19T14:27:25Z")
Unfortunately, this woman was badly injured. Hopefully she will drive more carefully in the future. http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/watch-car-plunge-from-7th-floor-of-parking-garage-—-and-its-not-the-first-time/ar… --- ## [Cars that Made America](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-made-america/106928)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-made-america/106928 "2017-08-19T12:20:11Z")
I’ve watched the first 2 episodes of this show on the History channel so far. Really love it. Kind of a docudrama, very similar of the show on the Discovery Channel called “Harley and the Davidsons”. If you’re into cars… --- ## [Need some help with a rumbling/rattling problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-with-a-rumbling-rattling-problem/106942)
**Author:** [@mrortiz4789](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrortiz4789)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-with-a-rumbling-rattling-problem/106942 "2017-08-18T11:19:45Z")
After going through my friends apartments the other day (which they had the pavement broken up to a dirt road yet my car bottomed out 3 times scraping) I now here a rumbling/rattling sound. It’s hard to tell exactly wher… --- ## [09 prius fixer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-prius-fixer/106924)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-prius-fixer/106924 "2017-08-17T15:59:36Z")
am looking for a car to fix and drive for awhile. motor/suspension issues i can handle. found a nice 09 prius with 76k miles for $2k. needs new door. maybe 2 doors. avg price is about 5-6k with low miles. seller says car… --- ## [Movie Trivia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/movie-trivia/106881)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/movie-trivia/106881 "2017-08-17T00:11:20Z")
I thought some of might get a charge out of a clip from an old Warren Oates movie called “Dillinger”. This movie was filmed in my area and the old cars were courtesy of a local antique car club. This clip is actually fi… --- ## [Juice spill in car gear shifts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/juice-spill-in-car-gear-shifts/106948)
**Author:** [@Neishadjohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neishadjohnson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/juice-spill-in-car-gear-shifts/106948 "2017-08-16T18:16:31Z")
I spilled juice in my gears and it is hard to move it and make a loud cracking noise my car is 2005 Buick LaCrosse I don’t know how to work on cars but I’ve tried pouring more things on it like windex and WD40 but it sti… --- ## [Breaks or brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaks-or-brakes/106810)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaks-or-brakes/106810 "2017-08-16T17:36:16Z")
Even the news “reporters” can’t spell !! Hingham Police arrested two drivers on Friday were found passed out at the wheel. In the first incident, an officer discovered a man asleep in the driver’s seat around 4:30 a.m.… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=198) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=200)