# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=217 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 218 --- ## [What happened to the forum?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-forum/94025)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-forum/94025 "2016-11-22T07:16:07Z")
This is NOT an improvement...It's like being suckered into "upgrading" from Windows 7 to Windows 10.....Everything gets more difficult... --- ## [Fast Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-mustang/96524)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-mustang/96524 "2016-11-22T05:29:41Z")
No word on how much it's going to set this guy back. The Kilpatrick is an urban turnpike only and it's amazing he managed to hit that speed in an urban setting. --- ## [Annual meeting of the Summer Tires Club](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-meeting-of-the-summer-tires-club/96598)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2016, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-meeting-of-the-summer-tires-club/96598 "2016-11-22T01:27:04Z")
--- ## [Ideas on stablizing truck bed sand tubes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-on-stablizing-truck-bed-sand-tubes/96242)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-on-stablizing-truck-bed-sand-tubes/96242 "2016-11-21T19:39:34Z")
2000 4WD Silverado 2500 Every winter I put ~7 sand tubes in the truck bed for rear wheel stability/traction. The problem is keeping the tubes between the wheel wells since they want to slide forward after a bit. I had … --- ## [Manual transmission fluid level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-fluid-level/96584)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-fluid-level/96584 "2016-11-20T18:01:29Z")
Last year, my rear wheels locked up because my rear output bearing wasn't getting enough fluid. I bought another transmission from a junk yard. Both transmissions are identical. They are both from an 89 4x4 manual just… --- ## [A tip for unreadable dipsticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-tip-for-unreadable-dipsticks/96459)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-tip-for-unreadable-dipsticks/96459 "2016-11-20T17:58:26Z")
Thought I’d pass this on. This week I was prepping my snowblower for the winter. As always, the oil level on the manufacturer-supplied dipstick was almost impossible to read with fresh oil. I struck on the idea last nigh… --- ## [Elon Musk should start worrying about his next rival](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elon-musk-should-start-worrying-about-his-next-rival/96471)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elon-musk-should-start-worrying-about-his-next-rival/96471 "2016-11-20T16:38:14Z")
...in the electric car marketplace, namely the upcoming Porsche Mission E. By utilizing an 800 volt battery pack--instead of Tesla's 400 volt power supply--this new Porsche can provide the driver with a 250 mile range af… --- ## [Dummies Who Don't Read The Manual First](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dummies-who-dont-read-the-manual-first/96507)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dummies-who-dont-read-the-manual-first/96507 "2016-11-16T22:14:46Z")
Blush! It was time to change the oil in my Mexican 2009 Sienna, this week. I referred to this issue in an earlier thread. It is not like the 2002 was. No filter can. A filter case assembly under the car, and can't acce… --- ## [Grand marquis won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-marquis-wont-start/78816)
**Author:** [@Donnie\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donnie_B)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-marquis-wont-start/78816 "2016-11-15T21:31:42Z")
Have a 2000 grand marquis that will not start after it gets warmed up. Recently had two occasions where after driving for about half hour and it's shut off, it will not start. Cranks good, but will not start. After it … --- ## [Used Car Purchase Inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase-inspection/96478)
**Author:** [@DMG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMG)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase-inspection/96478 "2016-11-15T15:51:03Z")
Hi all, I am am in the market for a slightly used vehicle. I was planning to purchase a CPO to avoid any issues.. But now I am reading that CPO often is just a cosmetic thing and it only increases car price by a couple o… --- ## [A cautionary tale for those who buy used cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cautionary-tale-for-those-who-buy-used-cars/96271)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cautionary-tale-for-those-who-buy-used-cars/96271 "2016-11-15T05:14:47Z")
Thankfully, I am many decades removed from the need to buy a used car, but for those who are still in the position of buying used cars, here is some food for thought: :confounded: --- ## [Speedometer and transmission acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-and-transmission-acting-up/96497)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Hughes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Hughes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-and-transmission-acting-up/96497 "2016-11-15T01:20:59Z")
2002 Chrysler Town and Country. My speedometer jumps wildly and then goes clockwise and rest without working. The trany hesitates and has a jerking when sitting in drive, and slow to shift into 2nd gear. We have repla… --- ## [Toy Car For Adults](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toy-car-for-adults/91511)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toy-car-for-adults/91511 "2016-11-14T17:43:03Z")
http://www.someecards.com/news/so-that-happened/little-tikes-real-car/ --- ## [The new Mercedes pickup truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-mercedes-pickup-truck/96291)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-mercedes-pickup-truck/96291 "2016-11-12T14:25:34Z")
The Lincoln Blackwood luxury pickup was a spectacular failure for Ford, so it remains to be seen whether this tarted-up Nissan--sporting a Mercedes badge and an inflated pricetag--will be successful. Based on the inform… --- ## ['Clarence M. Ditlow III, Auto Safety Crusader, Dies at 72'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clarence-m-ditlow-iii-auto-safety-crusader-dies-at-72/96448)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clarence-m-ditlow-iii-auto-safety-crusader-dies-at-72/96448 "2016-11-12T00:21:36Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/12/business/clarence-ditlow-died.html --- ## [Lock and unlock car door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-and-unlock-car-door/96432)
**Author:** [@sigi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sigi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-and-unlock-car-door/96432 "2016-11-11T15:45:35Z")
Hi, I have a curious question. I bought a 2014 Ford Escape SE Ecoboost 4wD. When I arrive at my destination and I open my driver's side door, I notice that all 4 doors are open . I had a Focus and Escape before and the … --- ## [Volkswagen - still a semi-premium brand, or was it ever?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-still-a-semi-premium-brand-or-was-it-ever/96341)
**Author:** [@dkqkffhs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkqkffhs)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-still-a-semi-premium-brand-or-was-it-ever/96341 "2016-11-11T00:26:15Z")
I remember when I was a kid, whenever my father would talk to others about him driving a VW Passat, one of frequent reactions he received was "Oooohh, Volkswagens are nice!", and I could tell that VWs were much nicer car… --- ## [Is Volkswagen doing enough for TDI owners?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-volkswagen-doing-enough-for-tdi-owners/96343)
**Author:** [@hungrysquirrel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hungrysquirrel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-volkswagen-doing-enough-for-tdi-owners/96343 "2016-11-10T18:48:05Z")
I am genuinely interested to hear what people think. I am not trying to prove a point or make a statement. Yes No 0voters Votes are public. Show results Check out these TDI articles and link to others you fo… --- ## [Car Talk Update... and a Welcome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-update-and-a-welcome/96328)
**Author:** [@dmayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmayer)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-update-and-a-welcome/96328 "2016-11-10T15:20:11Z")
Hi Folks, Time for a quick update from the inner sanctum of Car Talk Plaza. First, I wanted to thank everyone for your patience as we accomplished our migration to Discourse. Like every big change, I know it takes so… --- ## [Milage vs Age, what is more important when buying used](https://community.cartalk.com/t/milage-vs-age-what-is-more-important-when-buying-used/96332)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/milage-vs-age-what-is-more-important-when-buying-used/96332 "2016-11-10T14:38:28Z")
Presently I have a 2003 Impala with about 125,000 miles on it, it runs pretty well and I like it but a local dealership is having a "sale" on and I thought I would stop by and see what kind of deal they might be able to … --- ## [And The Winner is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-the-winner-is/96347)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-the-winner-is/96347 "2016-11-10T03:52:26Z")
Some weeks ago, I commented that I ate a Whopper in Tehucan without the bun, and thought it was healthy that way. Several people disagreed with me but did not supply sources for their disagreement, except to point out th… --- ## [How are these long pliers made?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-are-these-long-pliers-made/96311)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-are-these-long-pliers-made/96311 "2016-11-08T00:24:01Z")
This is something I’ve been curious about and never figured out yet. Pressed together parts are a common thing w/automobiles, so maybe some of the experts here know the answer. I’ve got a pair of long nose pliers w/a … --- ## [Buying a car - neutral site](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-neutral-site/96385)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-neutral-site/96385 "2016-11-07T22:58:35Z")
My local police are setting up a public service for people to buy and sell cars. They have parking spots at two precinct offices dedicated to showing vehicles. This seems like the safest spot to show your car or look at … --- ## [Another Audi "cheat" device has been found](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-audi-cheat-device-has-been-found/96383)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-audi-cheat-device-has-been-found/96383 "2016-11-07T22:35:12Z")
The lengths to which VW/Audi was willing to go in order to cheat on emissions tests seem to be almost...boundless. http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/us-regulator-found-another-cheat-device-in-audi-car-report/ar-… --- ## ['Whose Life Should Your Car Save?'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whose-life-should-your-car-save/96365)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2016, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whose-life-should-your-car-save/96365 "2016-11-07T02:02:28Z")
'This dilemma was explored in a series of studies that we recently published in the journal Science. We presented people with hypothetical situations that forced them to choose between "self-protective" autonomous cars t… --- ## [Takata may declare bankruptcy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takata-may-declare-bankruptcy/96344)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takata-may-declare-bankruptcy/96344 "2016-11-05T22:35:28Z")
This USA Today article discusses the possibility that Takata declare bankruptcy. I don't think that would leave owners of vehicles without replacement airbags without recourse. The auto manufacturers are still on the… --- ## [Easy come, easy go with this McLaren](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-come-easy-go-with-this-mclaren/96345)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-come-easy-go-with-this-mclaren/96345 "2016-11-04T20:53:27Z")
Yikes! What else can one say when viewing the damage to this McLaren that had engaged in street racing in L.A.? :astonished: --- ## [Car insurance question regarding who gets the claim check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-question-regarding-who-gets-the-claim-check/96282)
**Author:** [@PIA317](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PIA317)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-question-regarding-who-gets-the-claim-check/96282 "2016-11-04T20:50:01Z")
My car was pretty severely damaged in a flood. (It needs a new engine among other things). My insurance company, however, is refusing to total it, and my mechanic has told me this is going to be a long drawn out process.… --- ## [Does a potato in the tailpipe still work to kill a vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-potato-in-the-tailpipe-still-work-to-kill-a-vehicle/95711)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-potato-in-the-tailpipe-still-work-to-kill-a-vehicle/95711 "2016-11-04T18:28:30Z")
So there is a guy that comes by up the street, great loud sounding truck, loves to rev it up like at a dragstrip and backfire as he lets off the gas while in park, like 4 or 5 times before he turns it off. Say somehow a … --- ## [VSC Trac Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vsc-trac-off/96038)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2016, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vsc-trac-off/96038 "2016-11-04T15:52:42Z")
A few days ago, I got in my 2009 Sienna and started for the border. Coming near the border approaching Reynosa my engine symbol came on, and it was blinking. Also a message VSC Trac Off. Due to the blinking engine symbol… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=216) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=218)