# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=200 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 201 --- ## [Honda accord mysterious starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-mysterious-starting-problems/103787)
**Author:** [@cah659](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cah659)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-mysterious-starting-problems/103787 "2017-08-16T14:35:21Z")
1996 Honda Accord with 170K miles. Replaced starter, distributor, plugs, battery about a year ago. Started having problems starting after the car was warmed up a few months ago. Usually it started up perfectly first t… --- ## [Just when I thought I'd seen it all](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-i-thought-id-seen-it-all/106919)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-i-thought-id-seen-it-all/106919 "2017-08-16T11:42:08Z")
ORLANDO, Fla. — A couple transporting a barbecue grill was injured Sunday after their rental SUV exploded, Orlando police said. Authorities say the crash happened about 3:30 p.m. near the entrance of the Central Flori… --- ## [Harbor Freight class action suit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harbor-freight-class-action-suit/102093)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harbor-freight-class-action-suit/102093 "2017-08-16T01:03:25Z")
If you purchased tools to fix your car (or anything else) from HF you may be entitled to some $$ back http://www.nationalsalepricesettlement.com/ --- ## [Awful fuel MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-fuel-mpg/106873)
**Author:** [@Kedorough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kedorough)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-fuel-mpg/106873 "2017-08-15T00:11:46Z")
We had another coil go bad number 1 this time. We made command decision got all coils changed, now Fuel milegage has dropped around 10 MPG. The Nissan runs great better but this fuel mileage is for the birds. My brother… --- ## [Truck driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-driving/106802)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-driving/106802 "2017-08-14T21:52:43Z")
my car part via fedex package left nashville at 4am and arrived in stpaul mn at 9pm. standard slow shipping. not overnight or rush. so i am thinking truck? the drive is about 12-13 hrs. i thought truck drivers are limite… --- ## [Vehicle risk assessment for insurance underwriting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-risk-assessment-for-insurance-underwriting/106739)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-risk-assessment-for-insurance-underwriting/106739 "2017-08-14T03:21:29Z")
Hello folks, Just received auto insurance renewal notice for next year. While the cost of my Forester has gone down significantly, the cost of Sentra has not. Forester is clocking 3rd year whereas Sentra is on 11th year… --- ## [Springs? Or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/springs-or-not/106828)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/springs-or-not/106828 "2017-08-14T02:28:16Z")
Seller broke rear spring. So he had both removed to even out car. Says struts are there, but no springs. Drives 5 miles to work so it’s no big deal. Wants 400 for car. Lots of new parts. But needs rear struts. --- ## [Transmission won't upshift if it goes into 2nd gear unless 4000rpm's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-wont-upshift-if-it-goes-into-2nd-gear-unless-4000rpms/106830)
**Author:** [@kgriffis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgriffis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-wont-upshift-if-it-goes-into-2nd-gear-unless-4000rpms/106830 "2017-08-13T00:11:52Z")
I have a 2016 GMC Canyon diesel. I love the truck except for one item. When going down a hill the truck downshifts, as it should. I have a particular hill near my home with a sharp turn at the bottom. The truck will shif… --- ## [My Wife Dodged A Bullet Getting Her Car Fixed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-wife-dodged-a-bullet-getting-her-car-fixed/106659)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-wife-dodged-a-bullet-getting-her-car-fixed/106659 "2017-08-12T19:43:39Z")
My wife recently had car trouble while shopping with a friend. As luck would have it…I was out of town for a couple of days and she was left at the mercy of a local shop. She called and told me what was going on so I tol… --- ## [What is it with music everywhere we go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-it-with-music-everywhere-we-go/106696)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-it-with-music-everywhere-we-go/106696 "2017-08-12T15:10:22Z")
It keep it on topic, I was sitting in the waiting room at my Subaru dealer waiting for maintenance to be done. At 9am, when the sales part opened, they turned on the music system, music (and not good music) played so lou… --- ## [Mazda' new engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-new-engine/106726)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-new-engine/106726 "2017-08-11T14:39:15Z")
Mazda plans to bring their new engine technology to market as early as the 2019 model year. It’s the compression ignition technology that they report will increase fuel economy by 33%. I think we had a discussion about t… --- ## ['Car Washes Can Be Hacked to Trap You Inside or Smash Up Your Car'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-washes-can-be-hacked-to-trap-you-inside-or-smash-up-your-car/106712)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-washes-can-be-hacked-to-trap-you-inside-or-smash-up-your-car/106712 "2017-08-11T01:18:56Z")
--- ## [You knew this, right? Never ride without a seatbelt and your feet on the dashboard. Ask Audra Tatum how she knows!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-knew-this-right-never-ride-without-a-seatbelt-and-your-feet-on-the-dashboard-ask-audra-tatum-how-she-knows/106757)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-knew-this-right-never-ride-without-a-seatbelt-and-your-feet-on-the-dashboard-ask-audra-tatum-how-she-knows/106757 "2017-08-10T18:45:08Z")
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/08/09/ride-your-feet-dash-airbag-could-send-your-knees-through-your-eye-sockets/551695001/ How many times have you seen drivers or passengers taking risks like this in… --- ## [Is it bad to shift manual car on 1st gear without clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-bad-to-shift-manual-car-on-1st-gear-without-clutch/106157)
**Author:** [@svetoslav\_n\_m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/svetoslav_n_m)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-bad-to-shift-manual-car-on-1st-gear-without-clutch/106157 "2017-08-10T13:58:38Z")
Hello everyone! Today, driving my manual car in the city I made a very stupid mistake. I tried to launch the car, shifting to the first gear without depressing the clutch pedal (I'd just forget, i don't know). The shifte… --- ## [62 or older driver? Taking a Road Trip to drive into a National Park or Recreational Land?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/62-or-older-driver-taking-a-road-trip-to-drive-into-a-national-park-or-recreational-land/106569)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/62-or-older-driver-taking-a-road-trip-to-drive-into-a-national-park-or-recreational-land/106569 "2017-08-09T16:45:32Z")
Senior Lifetime Passes are available. The passes have been available to seniors for only $10, since 1994. Beginning August 28, 2017 the lifetime Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80. A pass is your ticket to more t… --- ## [Maybe R134a will no longer be phased out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maybe-r134a-will-no-longer-be-phased-out/106725)
**Author:** [@Propane\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Propane_Car)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maybe-r134a-will-no-longer-be-phased-out/106725 "2017-08-08T21:54:35Z")
Well previously discussed that R134a was going to be phased out by 2020. Some auto makers have already made the switch. There is a recent court ruling that could allow R134a to live a much longer life. --- ## [Loses power driving up mountain pass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loses-power-driving-up-mountain-pass/106636)
**Author:** [@Bridget\_Paley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bridget_Paley)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loses-power-driving-up-mountain-pass/106636 "2017-08-08T19:50:07Z")
Driving Southbound on Interstate 5 aka the Grapevine I turn off AC and drive up the mountain pass and will suddenly lose power just slower no matter pressing the acceleration, the gauges all are in normal ranges, no ove… --- ## [Am I safe to take a road trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-safe-to-take-a-road-trip/106229)
**Author:** [@douglas.bryan94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglas.bryan94)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-safe-to-take-a-road-trip/106229 "2017-08-08T14:15:32Z")
Hey guys, I am planning a trip in September, where I would drive from Toronto to Washington D.C - which is about 480 miles. My vehicle is a 2005 Toyota Camry LE. I just bought it used in January and aside from having s… --- ## [Volkswagen in trouble with epa for emission cutout, would you take your car in for a recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-in-trouble-with-epa-for-emission-cutout-would-you-take-your-car-in-for-a-recall/91216)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-in-trouble-with-epa-for-emission-cutout-would-you-take-your-car-in-for-a-recall/91216 "2017-08-08T03:21:44Z")
The Environmental Protection Agency issued the German automaker a notice of violation and accused the company of using software known as a “defeat device” in 4-cylinder Volkswagen and Audi vehicles from model years 2009-… --- ## [Focus buzz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-buzz/106619)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/focus-buzz/106619 "2017-08-08T01:40:08Z")
07 Ford Focus has major buzz/rattle when driving. Seems quiet at idle. Do these econo cars suffer from old motor/trans mounts? I heard use factory mounts or else. --- ## [Do You Spend 17 Hours A Year Doing This? Shame On You!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-spend-17-hours-a-year-doing-this-shame-on-you/105814)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-spend-17-hours-a-year-doing-this-shame-on-you/105814 "2017-08-07T01:47:45Z")
Looking for a place to park! According to U.S.A. Today, today, the average driver spends 17 hours per year trying to find a parking spot. It wastes fuel, time, clean air, patience, and impedes traffic and business. I… --- ## [Why Does My Cruise Control Have An Off Button?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-cruise-control-have-an-off-button/86535)
**Author:** [@raweber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raweber)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-cruise-control-have-an-off-button/86535 "2017-08-07T01:31:20Z")
Seriously. I've never, in my entire 30-year driving life, ever wanted to turn off my cruise control. Cancel, yes. Off, no. Heck, turning it on is one more bothersome step before I get to pedal-less driving Nirvana. Not t… --- ## [Backseat passengers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backseat-passengers/106567)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backseat-passengers/106567 "2017-08-06T14:10:05Z")
Excellent and helpful news story. I think all states should mandate seat belt usage by all passengers. --- ## [Things I should always have in my car (advice)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-i-should-always-have-in-my-car-advice/106244)
**Author:** [@kaydibee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaydibee)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-i-should-always-have-in-my-car-advice/106244 "2017-08-06T04:39:39Z")
I have a flashlight, jumper cables, reflective warning triangles and a tire gauge right now. I'm thinking of buying an air pump because I won't always be near a gas station if my tires get flat. But do I really need a fi… --- ## [Buying New Tires in Mexico: an adventure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-tires-in-mexico-an-adventure/98812)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-tires-in-mexico-an-adventure/98812 "2017-08-06T03:43:44Z")
This is a long posting. I am not sure it will fit in one bite. If you do not like to read long postings, you are in charge of your life. Hit BACK and move on, spare us the whiny-whiny. That 2009 Sienna I bought in Mexi… --- ## [Subaru CVT warranty extension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cvt-warranty-extension/105886)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-cvt-warranty-extension/105886 "2017-08-05T23:44:41Z")
Just got a notice from Subaru that the CVT warranty has been extended for 10 years/100k miles, for the following models: 10-15 Legacy/Outback 12-15 Impreza 13-15 Crosstrek 14-15 Forester 15 WRX plus a reimbursement for… --- ## [How to best ship a car a long distance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-best-ship-a-car-a-long-distance/104667)
**Author:** [@andrea4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrea4)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-best-ship-a-car-a-long-distance/104667 "2017-08-05T13:05:18Z")
i am planning on moving a long distance and not driving. what it's he safest way for my car to be transported? how do i locate companies that do this? many moving companies offer this service. should i have it done by a … --- ## [Longer highway or shorter city commute?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/longer-highway-or-shorter-city-commute/106522)
**Author:** [@reneejvaldez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reneejvaldez)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/longer-highway-or-shorter-city-commute/106522 "2017-08-05T11:03:55Z")
I have the option of a 40 mile commute that is nearly all highway driving or a 26 mile commute that is nearly all city driving. Which do you think would be preferable as far as wear and tear and/or resale value? --- ## [13 Camry hesitating between 40-50MPH Only when the car is NOT on Cruise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-camry-hesitating-between-40-50mph-only-when-the-car-is-not-on-cruise/106591)
**Author:** [@DMENN44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMENN44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-camry-hesitating-between-40-50mph-only-when-the-car-is-not-on-cruise/106591 "2017-08-05T01:33:49Z")
My 2013 Camry hesitates/makes like possible transmission issue, when you remove your foot from the gas pedal. If you have the car in cruise control the problem does not happen. I have confirmed it is not the transmission… --- ## [Can I get some help here? I'm a bit embarrassed! Former Mazda Parts Dept. Manager can't look-up parts, not even a %@&# oil filter!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-some-help-here-im-a-bit-embarrassed-former-mazda-parts-dept-manager-cant-look-up-parts-not-even-a-oil-filter/106524)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-get-some-help-here-im-a-bit-embarrassed-former-mazda-parts-dept-manager-cant-look-up-parts-not-even-a-oil-filter/106524 "2017-08-04T23:54:57Z")
Background My 22 year-old daughter bought a new Mazda a couple weeks ago and headed to her next 4 years of college. She’s always working and studying with little spare time. Good kid! Dad is here to help I thought I’d… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=199) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=201)