# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=214 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 215 --- ## [Tow Hooks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-hooks/78206)
**Author:** [@HiMilesMomma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HiMilesMomma)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-hooks/78206 "2017-01-17T18:48:48Z")
My car got stuck in the mud and the tow driver couldn't find any tow hooks to pull it out. Come to find out my car doesn't HAVE tow hooks on it. The turbo model of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata isn't made with tow hooks. Has a… --- ## [Intermittant trunk remote](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-trunk-remote/98179)
**Author:** [@alan1129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan1129)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-trunk-remote/98179 "2017-01-16T04:18:41Z")
Both of the key remotes for my Chrysler do the same thing. The door lock & unlock work perfectly, even from a distance. But the trunk unlock works intermittently. Sometimes I have to press it 20 times before it 'pops'. I… --- ## [Insurance says my car is worth MORE!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurance-says-my-car-is-worth-more/98545)
**Author:** [@blondehairlesswombat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blondehairlesswombat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurance-says-my-car-is-worth-more/98545 "2017-01-15T18:51:43Z")
I have Essurance. I recently hit a deer going 60 MPH. I took vehicle to the insurance companies''s recommended body shop. They quoted 4 k to fix...but they missed a lot of things..that I can obviously see wrong ..and t… --- ## [Shifting into park while moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-into-park-while-moving/49927)
**Author:** [@LTrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LTrain)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-into-park-while-moving/49927 "2017-01-15T13:31:59Z")
I accidentally shifted my automatic transmission car into park while moving at a slow speed, under 10mph. I heard a couple clicks and then immediately stepped on the brake. I estimate I traveled less than 20 ft after s… --- ## [Tire Fitment Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-fitment-question/98300)
**Author:** [@lhjunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lhjunk)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-fitment-question/98300 "2017-01-15T03:21:09Z")
I had a 20 10 Lincoln MKS AWD for a few months, and bought a wheel and tire package with 226-65/17 Blizacks mounted to these rims"17X8 5-114 ET45 GRAN GX1" (Granite Brand). I have an audi A8L that currently uses 255-… --- ## [Burning "4 quarts" of oil a day?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-4-quarts-of-oil-a-day/95872)
**Author:** [@Gisler51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gisler51)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-4-quarts-of-oil-a-day/95872 "2017-01-14T04:50:00Z")
My buddy has been telling me that his 2000 dodge Dakota v8 sport is burning 4 quarts of oil a day. Note that he only drives roughly 25 miles a day. The truck is claimed to have no oil leak whatsoever and this happens aro… --- ## [AWD without stability control?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-without-stability-control/98085)
**Author:** [@sara.tatnall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sara.tatnall)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-without-stability-control/98085 "2017-01-13T16:31:38Z")
I live in Montana and commute 37 miles each way over a mountain pass. The road is plowed but not salted (we do not salt in Montana) so there is a layer of packed snow and ice on the road for 6 months out of the year. I … --- ## [Distributer problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributer-problem/98409)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributer-problem/98409 "2017-01-13T03:35:07Z")
have replace distributor on 1997 nissan pickup 2.4 liter 3 time in one year.any idea were i can get a distributor that would last. my mechanic claim first distributor was new don't know about the other two. have own nine… --- ## [Milage with cargo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/milage-with-cargo/97875)
**Author:** [@mcgarrydesign](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcgarrydesign)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/milage-with-cargo/97875 "2017-01-12T19:58:05Z")
Long ago, you told us about diminishing MPGs depending on cargo. I asked my husband not to drive around with a full cooler, cases of wine and beer, bags of cat food and bird seed, but to unload when he buys them, but he… --- ## [Engine coolent going somewhere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolent-going-somewhere/98395)
**Author:** [@rcmoss7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rcmoss7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolent-going-somewhere/98395 "2017-01-12T01:00:43Z")
have a 2008 kia sadona mini van and i just put coolent in radiator and over flow and the overflow is fine but when i checked the radiator it was very low and i see no leak. no where so where is the coolent going ty? is a… --- ## [Wireless headphones from a 2005 Malibu Maxx...what other vehicles will they work with?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wireless-headphones-from-a-2005-malibu-maxx-what-other-vehicles-will-they-work-with/92473)
**Author:** [@cvkealey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cvkealey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wireless-headphones-from-a-2005-malibu-maxx-what-other-vehicles-will-they-work-with/92473 "2017-01-11T14:43:53Z")
When my wife bought her Malibu Maxx in 2005, it came with two pairs of wireless headphones for rear seat passengers. The car (sadly for my wife, not so much for me) has passed on to the great dealer's back-lot in the sk… --- ## [Should I repair or sell, donate or junk a 1998 Mercury Tracer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-or-sell-donate-or-junk-a-1998-mercury-tracer/87306)
**Author:** [@FFDean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FFDean)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-or-sell-donate-or-junk-a-1998-mercury-tracer/87306 "2017-01-11T14:41:03Z")
Have a 1998 Mercury Tracer sedan. Blue. Automatic. It was totaled by insurance because airbags deployed. No other damage to car but according to insurance co. airbags cost more than car. Bought back from insurance and ha… --- ## [Fuel Pump Probs Chevy Trailblzer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-probs-chevy-trailblzer/98221)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Dinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_Dinger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-probs-chevy-trailblzer/98221 "2017-01-11T14:16:17Z")
I have a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT. Recently the gas gauge was stuck at empty and the cause was determine to be in the tank. In the process of fixing this problem, which required the tank to be taken off, the fuel pu… --- ## [VW Exec Arrested](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-exec-arrested/98341)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-exec-arrested/98341 "2017-01-10T22:58:38Z")
Good. I hope he gets hard time. http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/09/business/volkswagen-diesel-emissions-investigation-settlement.html --- ## [Air Bags...do they work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bags-do-they-work/97672)
**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bags-do-they-work/97672 "2017-01-10T17:24:40Z")
I see many fatalities in head on car collisions in the newspapers.....they never mention air bags but will often state the occupant was not wearing a seat belt....why do they not mention if the air bags deployed? Does… --- ## [Sears selling Craftsman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sears-selling-craftsman/98119)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sears-selling-craftsman/98119 "2017-01-10T06:03:07Z")
I expected this to eventually happen. They are selling off everything of value. I give SearsMart another 5 years. http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/sears-to-sell-craftsman-for-dollar900-million-as-it-seeks-cash/… --- ## [Rough road ahead in China for Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-road-ahead-in-china-for-audi/98280)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-road-ahead-in-china-for-audi/98280 "2017-01-10T04:13:43Z")
Most Audi dealerships in China haven't made a profit for the past two years, as bad press and increasing competition have eroded sales figures in that country, but the corporate folks are planning on adding 50 additional… --- ## [Known Malibu 2005 Steering Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/known-malibu-2005-steering-issue/98299)
**Author:** [@jamesdutt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesdutt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/known-malibu-2005-steering-issue/98299 "2017-01-09T03:19:14Z")
There are some older discussions of this issue, but no solutions I could find. The 2005 Chevy Malibu has a known problem with a thunking sound made in the area of the steering wheel when the car is turned in either direc… --- ## [Little concerned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-concerned/98198)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_forever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_forever)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/little-concerned/98198 "2017-01-07T00:53:28Z")
I have a 2015 Hyundai Sonata 2.4l gdi with just about 30k miles on it. I've recently noticed that every so often after the car has been driven and has been at operating temperature for a while. I'll go in to the gas stat… --- ## [Is this a Cadillac part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-cadillac-part/98188)
**Author:** [@Egide\_Beaudoin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Egide_Beaudoin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-cadillac-part/98188 "2017-01-06T20:46:44Z")
I have purchased a car part, I believe it fits a Cadillac hood. Can anyone tell me if I am correct, and what year it might fit? The part in the back fits a 1958 Chevrolet Medium Duty VIKING 40 truck. --- ## [Car was broken into...twice!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-was-broken-into-twice/98066)
**Author:** [@chrischris011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrischris011)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-was-broken-into-twice/98066 "2017-01-06T20:32:57Z")
Yup, it’s me again. I have an ’03 Chevy Malibu and it keeps getting broken into. The first time 2 weeks ago and now yesterday. I’m basically staying with a friend so I can’t park the car elsewhere. I’m leasing it (I know… --- ## [What's the point of "manual" automatic trannys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-point-of-manual-automatic-trannys/97575)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-point-of-manual-automatic-trannys/97575 "2017-01-06T18:00:08Z")
A lengthy thread in the maintenance/repairs section makes me wonder what the point is of automatic trannys that have paddle shifting imitating manual tranny control? Driving an automatic, if I need to downshift, like g… --- ## [Turbo? On 2006 Dodge Charger r/t 5.7](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-on-2006-dodge-charger-r-t-5-7/98108)
**Author:** [@freeman48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freeman48)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-on-2006-dodge-charger-r-t-5-7/98108 "2017-01-06T12:48:37Z")
I have a 06 Dodge charger rt 5.7 I have new valve's header intake manifold and other small upgrades but I was wondering how much work would it take to put a turbo in the vehicle I know superchargers are common but not a … --- ## [Synthetic oil change recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-change-recommendation/96919)
**Author:** [@Marilyn\_MacKenzie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marilyn_MacKenzie)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-change-recommendation/96919 "2017-01-06T03:21:53Z")
I have a 2014 Subaru impress with 7000 miles that I purchased in April of 2014. So when is the right time to change synthetic oil if you don't reach the milage recommendation for an extended period of time. I have been g… --- ## [I am terrified because of unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-terrified-because-of-unintended-acceleration/97649)
**Author:** [@Lenny-t](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lenny-t)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-terrified-because-of-unintended-acceleration/97649 "2017-01-05T20:53:36Z")
My 2014 Hyundai Elantra with 45K miles on it: today while stopping behind a car at a stop sign it rapidly accelerated and I literally stood on the brake pedal to stop the car from moving forward and all it did was slow i… --- ## [Need oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-oil-change/98055)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-oil-change/98055 "2017-01-05T17:44:50Z")
anyone know how many quart of motor oil go in a 2005 toyota matrix 16 valve 1.8 liter. --- ## [Losing coolant like magic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-coolant-like-magic/97968)
**Author:** [@eveesanchez24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eveesanchez24)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-coolant-like-magic/97968 "2017-01-04T02:02:21Z")
Every time I get ready to drive I have to put coolant In once I get back to the car the coolant is gone like magic there are no leaks. Just changed the hose's and the tank so there aren't any leaks help please --- ## [Mercedes-benz vs. BMW vs. Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-vs-bmw-vs-audi/97346)
**Author:** [@brateen.shome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brateen.shome)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-vs-bmw-vs-audi/97346 "2017-01-04T01:41:02Z")
Looking to buy a german luxury sedan around $30k. 2014-2016 models not more than 30,000 miles. Which brand should I go for and why? --- ## [Myth or Fact starting your car occasionally in extreme cold is good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/myth-or-fact-starting-your-car-occasionally-in-extreme-cold-is-good/97930)
**Author:** [@Terri\_Randall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terri_Randall)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/myth-or-fact-starting-your-car-occasionally-in-extreme-cold-is-good/97930 "2017-01-04T00:17:31Z")
I live in Montana. Many nights in a row the temps can be -20 or more below 0. Next week we will have highs of -6 during the day. I don't have a block heater or oil pan heater. I have lived here all my life and have alwa… --- ## [Optimistic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/optimistic/97876)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/optimistic/97876 "2017-01-03T01:22:59Z")
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