# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=209 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 210 --- ## [Citroen tailgate cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-tailgate-cover/102996)
**Author:** [@kitcarkev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kitcarkev)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-tailgate-cover/102996 "2017-04-15T04:36:07Z")
Really hoping someone can help I need to take the plastic cover off a Citroen Picasso c4 tailgate and just cannot get the clips off where it fastens against the bottom of the window . Popped all the fasteners but spent t… --- ## [What would you prefer to be manual in your car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-prefer-to-be-manual-in-your-car/102592)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-prefer-to-be-manual-in-your-car/102592 "2017-04-15T03:46:53Z")
I rode in an old Land Rover some 40 years ago. It had a manual over-ride for the windshield wipers: a lever on the inside. I remember the first windshield-wiper-fluid pump on the Volkswagen 'Beetle': a tube from the sp… --- ## [Hyundai Tucson - self-adjusting brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tucson-self-adjusting-brakes/102780)
**Author:** [@arvin225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arvin225)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tucson-self-adjusting-brakes/102780 "2017-04-15T00:47:38Z")
Hello, I drive a 2007 Hyundai Tucson. I've been told by my father (who's not a mechanic and knows little to nothing about cars) that my vehicle has self-adjusting brakes. Does such a thing exist? I remember right be… --- ## [Windshield washer fluid problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-washer-fluid-problem/102942)
**Author:** [@Audrey312](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audrey312)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-washer-fluid-problem/102942 "2017-04-14T18:29:04Z")
I live in New England, lots of road salt. But this winter I started getting this white sediment in my windshield washer fluid. It comes out with little chunks of white solid sediment and makes a mess of the windshield … --- ## [Mouse nest found in brand new car - long term issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-nest-found-in-brand-new-car-long-term-issues/102923)
**Author:** [@page](https://community.cartalk.com/u/page)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-nest-found-in-brand-new-car-long-term-issues/102923 "2017-04-13T21:43:53Z")
Last week my mom leased a new Infiniti QX30, brought it home and on the way noticed the AC/fan was really loud and vibrating the dash when turned all the way up. She had to leave town the next day to go have surgery. Wh… --- ## [Dashboard cleaner/conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-cleaner-conditioner/102820)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-cleaner-conditioner/102820 "2017-04-13T15:07:01Z")
When I used Armor all on my dash, when the car got hot vapors clouded my windshield. Anything that does not do that ? --- ## [Question about how much do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-how-much-do/102889)
**Author:** [@cutencurlybowtique](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cutencurlybowtique)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-how-much-do/102889 "2017-04-12T12:12:29Z")
How common can I pick a better place for the other one --- ## [Auto Climate Control - A/C...in winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-climate-control-a-c-in-winter/102837)
**Author:** [@Pchefdavid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pchefdavid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-climate-control-a-c-in-winter/102837 "2017-04-12T02:36:52Z")
I have a 2015 BMW X1. I notice when I use the "auto" climate control function, it has a tendency to also illuminate the A/C button (turn it on). I'm curious as to why the A/C would want to turn on too, if my temp setting… --- ## [Email service promo from the dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/email-service-promo-from-the-dealership/102677)
**Author:** [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/email-service-promo-from-the-dealership/102677 "2017-04-10T22:34:55Z")
This is really one of my pet peeves. I’m disappointed, but not entirely surprised. --- ## [Oh, the irony!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-the-irony/102748)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-the-irony/102748 "2017-04-10T21:01:37Z")
A NJ cop--who was on assignment to enforce the state's ban on handheld cell phones--was involved in a collision with a car whose driver was...you guessed it!...using his phone while driving. The phone-user was so distr… --- ## [A new paradigm for new cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-paradigm-for-new-cars/95789)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-paradigm-for-new-cars/95789 "2017-04-10T02:17:01Z")
For those of you who have not purchased a new car for a while and are considering doing so in the near future I want to share the recent service experience I had for my 2015 Jeep Cherokee. I don't know if my experience… --- ## [Old Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-toyota/93837)
**Author:** [@dalansan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dalansan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-toyota/93837 "2017-04-09T20:04:24Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla with about 170,000 miles. It runs very well and I like it very much. But it uses about a quart of oil every three hundred miles. The exhaust is not smoky, so I don't think it is burning it. … --- ## [Volkswagen "Luv Bug" Commercial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-luv-bug-commercial/102526)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2017, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-luv-bug-commercial/102526 "2017-04-09T18:59:24Z")
I tutor my nine year old grand niece every school day. She loves the Disney channel so I let her watch what she wants on any of the 6 or so Disney channels at my house when the lessons are over. When her mom picked her u… --- ## [Clay bar safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clay-bar-safe/102723)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2017, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clay-bar-safe/102723 "2017-04-08T23:18:12Z")
Is the use of a clay bar safe on cars if used sparingly. ? --- ## ['Soon, Your Car May Be Able to Read Your Expressions'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soon-your-car-may-be-able-to-read-your-expressions/102725)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2017, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soon-your-car-may-be-able-to-read-your-expressions/102725 "2017-04-08T11:37:00Z")
Mine would avert its eyes. --- ## [Mobil 1 annual protection stupid commercial?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-annual-protection-stupid-commercial/102117)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2017, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-annual-protection-stupid-commercial/102117 "2017-04-08T01:32:14Z")
OK comercial is https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AUVd/mobil-1-annual-protection-one-oil-change-featuring-kevin-harvick The detail is every 20k in the fine print for a flash in the commercial vs protect your engine, change your oi… --- ## [Cleaning a dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-a-dashboard/102597)
**Author:** [@Cholly-Olly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cholly-Olly)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2017, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-a-dashboard/102597 "2017-04-07T19:08:21Z")
I have a 2016 Subaru Outback (it replaced my 20 year old Volvo). The dashboard is dirty and dull. I've heard that products like "Armour-All" can cause the vinyl (I presume it is not leather) on the dashboard to crack a… --- ## [Totaled my Lexus. Can you recommend a replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totaled-my-lexus-can-you-recommend-a-replacement/102595)
**Author:** [@Davidbradshaw78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davidbradshaw78)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totaled-my-lexus-can-you-recommend-a-replacement/102595 "2017-04-06T14:03:58Z")
Hello, I'm a noob here so please excuse me if this post is considered bad form, or redundant. I recently got in an accident and my 2014 Lexus IS250 was totaled. I can't seem to find a replacement at any nearby dealer… --- ## [Replacing '96 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-96-camry/99136)
**Author:** [@cjmoss1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjmoss1)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-96-camry/99136 "2017-04-05T21:22:55Z")
Hello, my '96 Camry will soon reach 350K miles. We are retired and seeking recommendations for a replacement. Our parameters: fit in the garage - so no larger than the Camry, something comfy for extended travel, pepp… --- ## [A $250 fine for "left lane squatters"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-250-fine-for-left-lane-squatters/102431)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-250-fine-for-left-lane-squatters/102431 "2017-04-05T21:22:32Z")
...is being proposed in Oregon. I hope that this bill passes, and that it is subsequently copied by other state legislatures: :smiling\_imp: --- ## [What size oil filter is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-size-oil-filter-is-this/102671)
**Author:** [@Bcmiller9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bcmiller9)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-size-oil-filter-is-this/102671 "2017-04-05T19:41:52Z")
I bought this veggie oil fueled van last month and am going to fill it up for the first time. This filter is in the veggie oil filtration tank but I’m not sure what size it is. Can’t contact previous owner. --- ## [Latest acquisition- chassis ears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-acquisition-chassis-ears/102459)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-acquisition-chassis-ears/102459 "2017-04-04T04:43:16Z")
Just got them last night. Not sure why I waited so long to get this tool. It's fantastic. You could probably hear a mosquito walk across the microphone. I have been stalled on two issues because I just cannot isolate w… --- ## [Fuel pump 101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-101/102173)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-101/102173 "2017-04-03T00:42:52Z")
how come all manufacturers don't make easy access holes to the fuel pump. most have to drop the tank. --- ## [1957 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing coupe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-mercedes-300sl-gullwing-coupe/102496)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-mercedes-300sl-gullwing-coupe/102496 "2017-04-02T17:59:07Z")
...for sale, with an extremely detailed history: https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/mercedes-benz/300-sl/1957/448804 Apparently, this was a special-order vehicle, and it was ordered by none other than the Studebaker-… --- ## [More research needed: What is the quietest mid-size or compact SUV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-research-needed-what-is-the-quietest-mid-size-or-compact-suv/93209)
**Author:** [@DesertRambler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesertRambler)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-research-needed-what-is-the-quietest-mid-size-or-compact-suv/93209 "2017-04-02T15:41:32Z")
I recently learned an important lesson: upgrading the sound system in a Honda CR-V is almost useless due to road, engine, tire, and wind noise. What vehicle, comparable to the CR-V, is the quietest? It seems like the dif… --- ## [2016 Challenger Muscle Car Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-challenger-muscle-car-tires/102266)
**Author:** [@hugedata31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hugedata31)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-challenger-muscle-car-tires/102266 "2017-04-01T14:45:59Z")
Hello, I have a 2016 Challenger R/T with 245/45R20 tires. I would like to ask any of the experts what it would take to change to the classic muscle car tires (i.e. the 60s-70s fat tires with the rounded sidewalls). Wi… --- ## [Feeling Lucky? Try Outrunning Italy's New Cop Car! (Picture Gallery)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feeling-lucky-try-outrunning-italys-new-cop-car-picture-gallery/102466)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/feeling-lucky-try-outrunning-italys-new-cop-car-picture-gallery/102466 "2017-04-01T01:49:49Z")
Link to pics: This could be the answer for recruiting more police officers! --- ## [1999 toyota engine light blinking sometime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-engine-light-blinking-sometime/100377)
**Author:** [@stacyparker0510](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stacyparker0510)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-engine-light-blinking-sometime/100377 "2017-03-31T17:31:33Z")
Hi i have 1999 toyota corolla 172 thousand miles. Sometime when driving check engine light flashes. Put the best spark plug and wires on it oil change . Took for a diagnostic test says missing on all 4 cylinders catylati… --- ## [Shecanics Turn Wrenches At Girls Auto Clinic... Get A Brake Job & A Pedicure At The Same Time!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shecanics-turn-wrenches-at-girls-auto-clinic-get-a-brake-job-a-pedicure-at-the-same-time/102436)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shecanics-turn-wrenches-at-girls-auto-clinic-get-a-brake-job-a-pedicure-at-the-same-time/102436 "2017-03-31T02:06:22Z")
Patrice Banks, a materials engineer, got tired of being an "auto-airhead." She started learning how to repair her own car, taught other women to do the same, and quit her engineering job and opened an auto repair shop th… --- ## [Please help me with this!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-with-this/102363)
**Author:** [@jeremycostella11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeremycostella11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-with-this/102363 "2017-03-29T22:13:03Z")
Hi all, I own a car showroom. And it’s been about 2 months since, I have started the business. All my documents were kept in a file. I have lost some of my important documents. I am planning to convert everything to digi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=208) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=210)