# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=211 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 212 --- ## [Better Roads and Bridges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-roads-and-bridges/101234)
**Author:** [@Wha-Who](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wha-Who)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-roads-and-bridges/101234 "2017-03-16T14:32:26Z")
The news has it that the country's roads and bridges are in need of repair. Can they be built so they last longer? How is it that the ancient Romans could build a bridge in Trier Germany, as an example, that is still i… --- ## [San Jose Area VW Dealership Looks to Have Gone Kaput](https://community.cartalk.com/t/san-jose-area-vw-dealership-looks-to-have-gone-kaput/101069)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/san-jose-area-vw-dealership-looks-to-have-gone-kaput/101069 "2017-03-16T14:24:01Z")
There's a VW Dealership here in SJ, I've seen them at that location for ages. Then I noticed while driving past running errands the other day, that while the VW signage remains, there's no VW vehicles on the lot. At l… --- ## [Send an auto exec to school](https://community.cartalk.com/t/send-an-auto-exec-to-school/101051)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/send-an-auto-exec-to-school/101051 "2017-03-14T23:40:04Z")
Let’s all pitch in and send a Porsche exec to school so he/she can learn to spell “safety”: --- ## [Programing a new key ring remote](https://community.cartalk.com/t/programing-a-new-key-ring-remote/101466)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/programing-a-new-key-ring-remote/101466 "2017-03-14T23:20:57Z")
How can I program a new key ring remote for our 2006 Hyundai Azera? --- ## [Lose of acceleration and jerk on reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lose-of-acceleration-and-jerk-on-reverse/101356)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Boz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mama_Boz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lose-of-acceleration-and-jerk-on-reverse/101356 "2017-03-14T20:32:28Z")
We just bought a 2011 VW Routan. When going up a hill at 40-45mph, I loose power. I have to stick my foot in it to get it to shift down and climb the hill. Also, when backing up, there is a mild jerking, but not all the … --- ## [The return of the station wagon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-return-of-the-station-wagon/101067)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-return-of-the-station-wagon/101067 "2017-03-14T20:47:43Z")
:slight\_smile: --- ## [GM Quits Europe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-quits-europe/100858)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-quits-europe/100858 "2017-03-13T23:55:18Z")
GM is selling their Opel division based in Germany to the French Citroen-Peugeot Group (PSA), thereby departing the continent since they stopped making cars in Britain some time back. They claim they will be exporting ca… --- ## [Kia products](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-products/100794)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-products/100794 "2017-03-13T06:10:46Z")
What do you all think of KIA in general and the look of the KIA Sportage (new one)? Do you think they're girly? How would you compare Honda quality to Kia? We currently have a Sportage for my wife. It's been decent, bu… --- ## [Stupid car commercial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-car-commercial/101169)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stupid-car-commercial/101169 "2017-03-12T07:51:48Z")
Pacifica, always has quarters so he never has parking tickets, THANK GOG I HAVE A BUILT IN VACUUM, vs that guy who used the vacuum for sewer water in his basement. CRAP an onboard vacuum is what people are looking for? … --- ## [A fatal hit & run, following 30 license suspensions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-fatal-hit-run-following-30-license-suspensions/100434)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-fatal-hit-run-following-30-license-suspensions/100434 "2017-03-12T05:49:28Z")
...and this woman is sentenced to probation? This judge has rocks in his head! --- ## [Windshield Wiper Orientation: England vs USA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-orientation-england-vs-usa/101013)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-orientation-england-vs-usa/101013 "2017-03-12T03:44:56Z")
Here’s something a person might be curious about. Look at the left hand drive car (USA style) in the photo below. Note how the windshield wipers are oriented; i.e. they move from their rest position up and to the left… --- ## [Well played New Hampshire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-played-new-hampshire/101152)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-played-new-hampshire/101152 "2017-03-12T00:16:42Z")
--- ## [In theory can an engine have greater fuel efficiency at higher RPM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-theory-can-an-engine-have-greater-fuel-efficiency-at-higher-rpm/100970)
**Author:** [@WhoSaidRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WhoSaidRick)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-theory-can-an-engine-have-greater-fuel-efficiency-at-higher-rpm/100970 "2017-03-11T00:27:21Z")
Hello everyone, Rick here. Vehicle in question is an 04 silverado 5.3l. If you are going down the road, level ground, steady wind, 50mph and shift from 4th gear to 3rd gear and keep the speed the same the instant M… --- ## [Consumer Reports top 10 vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/consumer-reports-top-10-vehicles/100668)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/consumer-reports-top-10-vehicles/100668 "2017-03-08T14:55:13Z")
I am surprised by a few. Pleasantly surprised in a few cases: Subcompact: Yaris iA. Scion is not dead Compact Hybrid: Prius. No surprise here Luxury SUV: Audi Q7 Sports car: Mazda MX-5 Miata. No surprise again Sma… --- ## [Buying Your Dream Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-your-dream-car/100182)
**Author:** [@silbchris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silbchris)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-your-dream-car/100182 "2017-03-06T17:47:35Z")
What's your dream car? --- ## [Chevy silverrado electral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverrado-electral/100799)
**Author:** [@fordblue4me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fordblue4me)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverrado-electral/100799 "2017-03-06T00:28:29Z")
I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500hd that has some weied electral issues. First the horn stopped working then worked, then the odometer reading stopped working then worked, then the remote would not unlock door's then wo… --- ## [James Bond Car Trivia: Toyopet or Topoyet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/james-bond-car-trivia-toyopet-or-topoyet/100702)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/james-bond-car-trivia-toyopet-or-topoyet/100702 "2017-03-05T17:48:03Z")
I'm presently reading the Ian Fleming James Bond novel "You Only LIve Twice" and found a car related trivia mistake. The story takes place in early 1960's Japan. The car Bond is driving is first referred to as a "… --- ## [Tool strength](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-strength/100720)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-strength/100720 "2017-03-05T05:53:39Z")
which bit is stronger? going to see about 100ft/lbs torque. would hate to break it and than have to go back to store to get a replacement am pretty sure they are both made from same dia hex bar stock. and they might ev… --- ## [OHC oiling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohc-oiling/100751)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohc-oiling/100751 "2017-03-05T02:43:12Z")
my 02 vue is V6 OHC. i noticed 1 bolt that looked like cyl head bolt but it turns out it is an oiling port for top of head. both front/rear heads have it. but only rear head bolt sprays oil when u crank motor. do most OH… --- ## [Before you rush out to buy that Ferrari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/before-you-rush-out-to-buy-that-ferrari/100685)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/before-you-rush-out-to-buy-that-ferrari/100685 "2017-03-04T04:49:50Z")
...you might want to read this. :wink: :rage: --- ## [Pulsating tire like noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsating-tire-like-noise/100629)
**Author:** [@ASiemers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ASiemers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsating-tire-like-noise/100629 "2017-03-04T00:25:41Z")
I have a pulsating noise that sounds like tire noise but its difficult to tell whats making it. I get the noise when cruising around 40-55 mph, if I go any faster it dissipates. If I could compare it to anything its like… --- ## [2010 Mustang V6 Premium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mustang-v6-premium/100599)
**Author:** [@CommNick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CommNick)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2017, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mustang-v6-premium/100599 "2017-03-02T04:18:52Z")
Hey guys! So I have a friend looking to buy a sports car and his eye landed on 2010 Mustang. He loved it with all the features the premium version (?) has. The MyColor options and all of that. The only problem is that it… --- ## [The Trumpster's new ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-trumpsters-new-ride/100351)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2017, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-trumpsters-new-ride/100351 "2017-03-01T03:58:24Z")
Here it is, in all its glory...albeit before being painted. http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/the-new-presidential-limo-is-almost-ready-and-way-bigger-than-a-suburban/ar-AAngXJv?li=BBnb4R5&ocid=UE01DHP --- ## [Thoughts on Johnny Cabs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-johnny-cabs/100570)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-johnny-cabs/100570 "2017-02-28T22:31:24Z")
It's becoming clear to me that driverless cars are coming, and Johnny Cabs are probably inevitable. Which makes me wonder, do you think manufacturer will offer driverless cars specifically designed as cabs that have a "… --- ## [SeaFoam-Will it work in mine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam-will-it-work-in-mine/100523)
**Author:** [@Devon\_Allision](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devon_Allision)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam-will-it-work-in-mine/100523 "2017-02-28T16:58:53Z")
I have a 1994 Silverado with a 350 TBI and has just over 232K miles. Would using seafoam benefit to clean and how would I put it in? Feedback is much appreciated. :slight\_smile: --- ## [The sound of a stock wankel rotary engine on a Mazda Rx8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-sound-of-a-stock-wankel-rotary-engine-on-a-mazda-rx8/100337)
**Author:** [@lifeafteramurderseen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lifeafteramurderseen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-sound-of-a-stock-wankel-rotary-engine-on-a-mazda-rx8/100337 "2017-02-27T02:09:47Z")
Have a listen to the stock exhaust sound on my rx8. This will be a great memory for when i modify the full exhaust :slight\_smile: --- ## [Auto Parts Store Gives Man the Wrong Part, hits another customer with carburetor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-parts-store-gives-man-the-wrong-part-hits-another-customer-with-carburetor/100021)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-parts-store-gives-man-the-wrong-part-hits-another-customer-with-carburetor/100021 "2017-02-26T02:55:07Z")
Don't do this if they give you the wrong part ... lol .. Customer hit with carburetor cover during disturbance A Palo Alto man was arrested Sunday in connection with a disturbance at a Mountain View auto parts sto… --- ## [Can I turn my tires as I back down the driveway over a slanted curb?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-turn-my-tires-as-i-back-down-the-driveway-over-a-slanted-curb/100225)
**Author:** [@bettie4cm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bettie4cm)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-turn-my-tires-as-i-back-down-the-driveway-over-a-slanted-curb/100225 "2017-02-25T16:33:15Z")
The curbs in my new neighborhood are slanted, about 4-6 inches tall. There are no driveway skirts. Is it bad to back over the curb with the steering wheel turned so the tires are at an angle or should I back out as stra… --- ## [Recomended tools to remove a bolt with a snaped head?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recomended-tools-to-remove-a-bolt-with-a-snaped-head/100081)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recomended-tools-to-remove-a-bolt-with-a-snaped-head/100081 "2017-02-24T22:10:23Z")
I'm about to replace my struts and the pinch bolt that pinches the bottom of the strut commonly snaps. I did some research and I see mixed things about "easy outs". Some just drill the bolt, but won't that damage the thr… --- ## [Not a car topic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-a-car-topic/100356)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-a-car-topic/100356 "2017-02-24T19:48:43Z")
just purchase a new 21in lawnboy self-propel mower.with a kohler 6.5 engine. was just reading thur the manual and it said changing the engine oil is not required is that right. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=210) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=212)