# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=20 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 21 --- ## [Here's what Your Culture of Speed Gets You](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-what-your-culture-of-speed-gets-you/198200)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-what-your-culture-of-speed-gets-you/198200 "2025-01-11T11:02:32Z")
https://www.thehour.com/news/article/new-canaan-route-15-merritt-parkway-crash-fatal-19945832.php --- ## [Put new tires on back of car. Can't use or difficult to use hand pump. WHY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-new-tires-on-back-of-car-cant-use-or-difficult-to-use-hand-pump-why/198588)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-new-tires-on-back-of-car-cant-use-or-difficult-to-use-hand-pump-why/198588 "2025-01-10T22:14:54Z")
I have a RAV4 2015 and wife Kia Optima 2016. I have a schwinn bike pump in each trunk to fill tires (especially if on the road). The pump works on my RAV no problem. Last tire change was in 2021. The optima had 7 yr tire… --- ## [2015 GMC 3500 - odometer question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-3500-odometer-question/198645)
**Author:** [@RodBurgess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodBurgess)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-3500-odometer-question/198645 "2025-01-10T04:56:19Z")
Does the odometer revert back to 0 at 100,000 miles ? --- ## [If you ever bought a vehicle from US Auto Sales](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-ever-bought-a-vehicle-from-us-auto-sales/198634)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-ever-bought-a-vehicle-from-us-auto-sales/198634 "2025-01-09T23:13:15Z")
… you might be eligible for a legal settlement: --- ## [If you own(ed) or leased certain Mitsubishi vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-leased-certain-mitsubishi-vehicles/198638)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-leased-certain-mitsubishi-vehicles/198638 "2025-01-09T16:22:46Z")
… you could be eligible for a legal settlement as a result of defective airbag control units. This applies to the following models: 2013-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer; 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution; 2013-2015 Mitsu… --- ## [Predicting the future, in 1969](https://community.cartalk.com/t/predicting-the-future-in-1969/198523)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/predicting-the-future-in-1969/198523 "2025-01-07T17:00:08Z")
Because this system predates the Department of Defense’s launch of the first GPS satellite by 9 years, and the first civilian SatNav devices by 20 years, this proposed GM navigation system relied on antennas buried in th… --- ## [When a TV Cop has to deal with a Real Cop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-a-tv-cop-has-to-deal-with-a-real-cop/198596)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-a-tv-cop-has-to-deal-with-a-real-cop/198596 "2025-01-06T08:37:13Z")
This is how a TV Cop treats a real cop. This is “Ice-T” who plays “Detective Odafin “Fin” Tutuola” on Law & Order: SVU – he has played the part for 24-years. I imagine this is one of those scenes that I cannot un-see t… --- ## [As we drive into 2025](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-we-drive-into-2025/198546)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-we-drive-into-2025/198546 "2025-01-05T20:10:41Z")
… I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. --- ## [Confused about ignition switch position when connecting replacement battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-about-ignition-switch-position-when-connecting-replacement-battery/198591)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confused-about-ignition-switch-position-when-connecting-replacement-battery/198591 "2025-01-05T16:44:09Z")
I’ve always turned it “off” but reading on some VAG cars the recommendation is “on”. Purportedly to minimize surge currents. I have heard here to not attempt to reset the car’s computers by disconnecting the battery . … --- ## [No easier and le$$ way to prevent your car from being stolen in Canaduh?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-easier-and-le-way-to-prevent-your-car-from-being-stolen-in-canaduh/198563)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-easier-and-le-way-to-prevent-your-car-from-being-stolen-in-canaduh/198563 "2025-01-03T18:54:47Z")
Our home is protected by Messrs. Smith and Wesson. --- ## [Is getting your ride professionally detailed with it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-getting-your-ride-professionally-detailed-with-it/198543)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-getting-your-ride-professionally-detailed-with-it/198543 "2025-01-03T09:40:56Z")
Hello everyone😎 I’m wondering if getting your ride professionally detailed worth it, or is it a waste of money ? When talking professional detailing, I’m referencing to the high cost of the job where one would expect … --- ## [This one is for Dave](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-one-is-for-dave/198537)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-one-is-for-dave/198537 "2025-01-02T17:30:44Z")
Something tells me that he would like this 1970 Hemi 'Cuda. --- ## [Happy New Year 2025](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-new-year-2025/198557)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-new-year-2025/198557 "2025-01-01T09:19:00Z")
Hoping everyone can find peace and happiness in 2025. --- ## [Carbon Fiber Parts/Accidents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-fiber-parts-accidents/198517)
**Author:** [@samhodjat\_192324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samhodjat_192324)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-fiber-parts-accidents/198517 "2024-12-31T23:37:50Z")
Im a bit of a hypochondriac so when I say im little worried, please note that its an understatement and im hoping to get some mental clarity by people who may know a bit more about the topic than I do. A few years ago I … --- ## [So, you're not supposed to cut across 3 lanes of traffic, directly into the path of other vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-youre-not-supposed-to-cut-across-3-lanes-of-traffic-directly-into-the-path-of-other-vehicles/198463)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-youre-not-supposed-to-cut-across-3-lanes-of-traffic-directly-into-the-path-of-other-vehicles/198463 "2024-12-31T18:24:44Z")
Who knew? :smirk: The 43 year old woman driving this Jaguar was ticketed for “unsafe lane change” and “careless driving”. In view of how many cars she wrecked, I think that her driving was actually reckless, rather th… --- ## [If you live on the West coast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-live-on-the-west-coast/198521)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-live-on-the-west-coast/198521 "2024-12-31T18:15:08Z")
… this could be a good time to stock up on things like wiper blades, oil, filters, and brake pads at Advance Auto. Supposedly, they are closing their West coast stores, and the discounts range from 40% to 90%. Brake pa… --- ## [Better jacking points](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-jacking-points/198464)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-jacking-points/198464 "2024-12-31T18:01:21Z")
I think new cars should come with better set of jacking points. Instead of having to jack on that pinch-weld seam, there should be a rubber pad at all four corners, diameter large enough that a floor jack fits inside.… --- ## [Season's Greetings to all](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seasons-greetings-to-all/198505)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seasons-greetings-to-all/198505 "2024-12-30T23:19:25Z")
… even if there wasn’t a 1960 Chrysler under your tree. --- ## [Another blast from the past which predicted a lot of things correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-blast-from-the-past-which-predicted-a-lot-of-things-correctly/198538)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-blast-from-the-past-which-predicted-a-lot-of-things-correctly/198538 "2024-12-30T21:26:38Z")
In 1964, when this was published, it probably sounded ridiculous. --- ## [Osamu Suzuki, Who Led Japanese Carmaker for Over 4 Decades, Dies at 94](https://community.cartalk.com/t/osamu-suzuki-who-led-japanese-carmaker-for-over-4-decades-dies-at-94/198518)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/osamu-suzuki-who-led-japanese-carmaker-for-over-4-decades-dies-at-94/198518 "2024-12-30T20:56:17Z")
Osamu Suzuki, Who Led Japanese Carmaker for Over 4 Decades, Dies at 94 - The New York Times no paywall --- ## [Coolant level rising?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-rising/198506)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-rising/198506 "2024-12-27T23:35:05Z")
i did headgaskets on my equinox 3 yrs ago. i notice the surge tank level is about 1" below cold fill line. the tank is pressurized and has a screw cap. if i unscrew cap i almost always hear a pressure release and the lev… --- ## [Would you drive this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-drive-this-car/198351)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-drive-this-car/198351 "2024-12-26T16:10:21Z")
I wouldn’t. This is one of the ugliest monstrosities I’ve ever seen. I think Ford should sue them for defamation of character for calling it a Mustang. I just don’t see it. Well,I wish I could I see it. --- ## [Risk of electrical fires in older cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/risk-of-electrical-fires-in-older-cars/198497)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/risk-of-electrical-fires-in-older-cars/198497 "2024-12-25T23:42:06Z")
I fuse added circuits. We have a smoke alarm in the garage and two ABC fire distinguishers. --- ## [Eleanor has gone to a new home…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eleanor-has-gone-to-a-new-home/198494)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eleanor-has-gone-to-a-new-home/198494 "2024-12-24T22:07:53Z")
Eleanor has gone to a new home… We donated our 1985 Toyota Corolla LE (my wife named her “Eleanor”) with 230,000 miles on the odometer. We bought her new back in the summer of '84 for about $7,100 and she had all the b… --- ## [Can any shop perform an alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-any-shop-perform-an-alignment/198491)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-any-shop-perform-an-alignment/198491 "2024-12-24T05:46:50Z")
Hello everyone. Hope everyone is well and preparing for the holiday. As the title states, can any shop perform an alignment on a Lexus ? The reason I’m asking is because mavis did an alignment 2 years ago for $89 whi… --- ## [Who designs automatic transmissions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-designs-automatic-transmissions/197656)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-designs-automatic-transmissions/197656 "2024-12-22T14:42:08Z")
I’m presuming this isn’t done by the auto manufacturers b/c auto trans seems more of a specialty design. Does the company that designs them also manufacture them and sell the complete unit to the auto manufacturers? Or… --- ## [Hi! Help me out on this please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hi-help-me-out-on-this-please/198395)
**Author:** [@samaira13kulsum\_192226](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samaira13kulsum_192226)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hi-help-me-out-on-this-please/198395 "2024-12-20T19:23:57Z")
I saw it like way back like say 11 years or so. An add I saw on TV which really was nice. Please help me out if you guys see it anywhere or remember about it. It is like A son misses his mother as she is staying some … --- ## [An interesting new study on EV batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-new-study-on-ev-batteries/198438)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-new-study-on-ev-batteries/198438 "2024-12-19T22:11:26Z")
The “traction” batteries in my PHEV are warrantied for 8 years, but this new Stanford study indicates that they could last even longer than 8 years: --- ## [Whats the best first mods for nissan patrol v8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-first-mods-for-nissan-patrol-v8/198433)
**Author:** [@rash08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rash08)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-first-mods-for-nissan-patrol-v8/198433 "2024-12-20T01:52:11Z")
i just got a 2014 nissan patrol v8 and i dont know what mods to put my friends told me to add new suspensions and rims but i am a little lost on what i should put first --- ## [Slight smoke smell no smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-smoke-smell-no-smoke/198440)
**Author:** [@nicholas.omphroy\_192253](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicholas.omphroy_192253)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-smoke-smell-no-smoke/198440 "2024-12-19T16:59:09Z")
Slight burning smell after transmission fluid flush , changed about 5 days ago , no smoke also oil change is now semi synthetic which is new for vehicle. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=19) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=21)