# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=218 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 219 --- ## [A Second Childhood Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-second-childhood-car/92757)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-second-childhood-car/92757 "2016-11-03T23:24:59Z")
My SIL (Son-in-law) announced several months ago that he was buying an early 1990's NSX. It was on sale in NY state. It took quite a while to get it. It is in great shape, and it's red as red can be. I didn't ask but h… --- ## [Honda manual vs CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-manual-vs-cvt/96334)
**Author:** [@Squid\_beef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Squid_beef)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-manual-vs-cvt/96334 "2016-11-03T22:37:55Z")
Trying to buy a new honda civic LX hatchback but it looks like no manuals were shipped out north west. I have no idea what the pros and cons are of the new CVT's that seems to be in all the manufacturers builds these day… --- ## [Future CAFE standards Fallacy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/future-cafe-standards-fallacy/95915)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/future-cafe-standards-fallacy/95915 "2016-11-03T19:49:41Z")
I was mistaken to assume that the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards were just that. The truth reveals that manufacturers are to improve the fuel economy of each GROUP of vehicles, such as compacts, intermediates, … --- ## [Lug bolts vs. lug nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-bolts-vs-lug-nuts/96321)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-bolts-vs-lug-nuts/96321 "2016-11-03T01:56:53Z")
Just curious. When I recently bought new wheels for my Jeep Cherokee I found out this car doesn't have lug nuts but rather lug bolts. Are there any particular advantages or disadvantages to lug bolts? --- ## [I Think We Need Another Oil Thread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-we-need-another-oil-thread/96237)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-we-need-another-oil-thread/96237 "2016-11-02T18:24:56Z")
I'm planning ahead to change the oil on my 2016 Fit for the first time. It requires 0W-20. I found a 5 quart (edited :stuck\_out\_tongue\_winking\_eye:,)container at Walmart for $20.01. However, the label says it's for "… --- ## [Escape or RAV4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escape-or-rav4/90210)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escape-or-rav4/90210 "2016-11-02T07:51:22Z")
I have a 2011 Hyundai Sonata I'm considering trading in for a crossover SUV. I'm considering a 2011 Ford Escape XLT with 87k miles or a 2010 Toyota RAV4 with 119k miles. Had both checked out by my mechanic and both cost … --- ## [Trick or treat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trick-or-treat/96308)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trick-or-treat/96308 "2016-11-01T20:53:07Z")
The church had a trunk trick or treat, ie everyone parks with treats in the trunk, a public school cancelled Halloween festivities, normally we go though bags of candy, trick or treat started at 4 today, maybe 10 kids, … --- ## [Question about manual transmisson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-manual-transmisson/96209)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-manual-transmisson/96209 "2016-11-01T19:42:41Z")
Recentley (after over 50 years driving) I managed to wreck a manuel trans. by running it dry by not knowing it takes atf. I am old school and thought it had the old 90 wt. gear oil. I have seen a small pool of atf under… --- ## [Car recommendation? Wagon that can tow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-recommendation-wagon-that-can-tow/74748)
**Author:** [@yogfthagen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yogfthagen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-recommendation-wagon-that-can-tow/74748 "2016-10-31T23:51:07Z")
Hey, all So, I have a 1999 Subaru Outback with 160k miles and a manual transmission. It's my car, and is the only car that we have that can pull the small boat we have. Third gear is getting crunchy, and I'm considerin… --- ## [Towing capacity for a small hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity-for-a-small-hatchback/96278)
**Author:** [@Karalee31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karalee31)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity-for-a-small-hatchback/96278 "2016-10-30T00:29:35Z")
I am moving from the San Francisco Bay Area to Massachusetts in December. The cost of truck rental + car tow or shipment is prohibitive so I am hoping to tow a 4 X 6 or 5 x 8 cargo trailer with my 2012 Mazda 2 instead (m… --- ## [Chains on 2012 Tahoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chains-on-2012-tahoe/96146)
**Author:** [@Herndine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Herndine)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chains-on-2012-tahoe/96146 "2016-10-30T00:27:50Z")
The 2012 Chevy Tahoe manual clearly states that tire-chains cannot be used if equipped with 275/55R20 tires/wheels due to "clearance problems." This must a) refer to inside clearance when turning too short a radius turn… --- ## [Do you own a Subaru?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-own-a-subaru/96270)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2016, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-own-a-subaru/96270 "2016-10-28T23:53:17Z")
--- ## ['Letter of Recommendation: Buicks'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/letter-of-recommendation-buicks/96262)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2016, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/letter-of-recommendation-buicks/96262 "2016-10-28T04:18:01Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/30/magazine/letter-of-recommendation-buicks.html --- ## [Can you keep jack and jack stands in cold envronement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-keep-jack-and-jack-stands-in-cold-envronement/96238)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-keep-jack-and-jack-stands-in-cold-envronement/96238 "2016-10-27T18:45:02Z")
Winter is coming and the jack is heavy to move. Jack stand I could move. So really, how do they do against cold? --- ## [I'm no longer a fan of ABS (on cars)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-no-longer-a-fan-of-abs-on-cars/95785)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-no-longer-a-fan-of-abs-on-cars/95785 "2016-10-25T18:40:03Z")
A few months ago, I was in a fender bender. I was taking my mother up to see my brother in D.C. and a few cars ahead of us, a couple drivers were road raging. One driver pulled in front of the other and slammed on his … --- ## [Leasing a new car(tech)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leasing-a-new-car-tech/96217)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leasing-a-new-car-tech/96217 "2016-10-24T23:50:34Z")
http://www.chevrolet.com/bolt-ev-electric-vehicle.html Link for reference so as to not confuse anyone on which vehicle I'm talking about. Saw the Bolt in Car and Driver I believe it was and it has piqued my interest. N… --- ## [Warning: Uber/Lyft Insurance Coverage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-uber-lyft-insurance-coverage/96198)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2016, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-uber-lyft-insurance-coverage/96198 "2016-10-23T23:02:35Z")
My insurance coverage came today with the following: \[C\]overage does not apply when…using vehicles for the purpose of providing prearranged transportation services for compensation. The details make clear they are re… --- ## [Classification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classification/96196)
**Author:** [@abklynkindaguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abklynkindaguy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classification/96196 "2016-10-22T20:15:09Z")
My question is this: I own a Dodge Ram 1500 2001 pickup but have noticed that other car mfg.'s use the same "1500" designation on some of their trucks. And was wondering, what exactly does the 1500 mean, since more than … --- ## [Carlos rules the world](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carlos-rules-the-world/96181)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carlos-rules-the-world/96181 "2016-10-22T15:08:39Z")
I read a couple of days ago that Renault will buy a substantial share of Mitsubishi, just as they did of Nissan. Carlos Ghosen, CEO of Renault and Nissan, will assume the same role for Mitsubishi. Nissan was in a funk f… --- ## [Cheap and simple](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-and-simple/96067)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-and-simple/96067 "2016-10-21T14:14:51Z")
how come they don't make cars like 1925 modelT anymore cheap and simple and Reliable. --- ## [Rolls Loyce](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolls-loyce/96102)
**Author:** [@jijimo9909](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jijimo9909)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolls-loyce/96102 "2016-10-21T03:28:21Z")
I'm a Rolls Loyce fan and I want to know which is the better car, Phantom or Ghost? Also want to know which is larger and which one has sunroof? --- ## [Model T Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/model-t-transmission/95838)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2016, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/model-t-transmission/95838 "2016-10-21T01:32:37Z")
I was reading an article about restoring a Model T, and they said it was important the parking brake worked, b/c if it didn't, when the engine started -- b/c you were standing in front of the car to hand crank it -- the… --- ## [2011-2014 Sonata Theta II engine: Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-2014-sonata-theta-ii-engine-advice/96126)
**Author:** [@murrellj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murrellj)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-2014-sonata-theta-ii-engine-advice/96126 "2016-10-20T03:15:34Z")
Hi All! I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 Turbo and I love it. I recently learned through a class action lawsuit that it will throw a rod and die, usually around 100k miles, sometimes before. Hyundai has automatically ext… --- ## [1994 Acura integra Ls 5speed sedan. 500$ good buy or bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-acura-integra-ls-5speed-sedan-500-good-buy-or-bad/96072)
**Author:** [@Idomyownwork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Idomyownwork)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-acura-integra-ls-5speed-sedan-500-good-buy-or-bad/96072 "2016-10-19T19:37:51Z")
So my brother in law is getting rid of his 94 integra and I really want it. It has a blown head gasket and a possible knock in the engine. It's not the gsr or vtec so that's a bummer, but I was planning on getting a new … --- ## [Extended service contract](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-service-contract/96128)
**Author:** [@sigi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sigi)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-service-contract/96128 "2016-10-19T00:04:13Z")
I will be buying a used 2014 Ford Escape (Titanium). The warranty is almost up. So I can buy an extended service contract from Ford for 5 more yrs for $1795. Covers vehicle in the event of mechanical failure, roadside a… --- ## [Thank you (ext. service contract 2014 FordEscape)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thank-you-ext-service-contract-2014-fordescape/96135)
**Author:** [@sigi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sigi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thank-you-ext-service-contract-2014-fordescape/96135 "2016-10-18T03:11:18Z")
for all your answers. Very much appreciated --- ## [If i decide that i dont want to change gears can i release the clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-i-decide-that-i-dont-want-to-change-gears-can-i-release-the-clutch/96120)
**Author:** [@Toiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toiley)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-i-decide-that-i-dont-want-to-change-gears-can-i-release-the-clutch/96120 "2016-10-18T03:06:57Z")
pretty straight forward since today i was about to just pop the car in gear 1 after being in gear 2 and the light went green so instead of downshifting to gear 1 i just released the clutch staying in gear 2 allowing the … --- ## [Smooth ride required](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smooth-ride-required/95914)
**Author:** [@KingCage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KingCage)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smooth-ride-required/95914 "2016-10-18T02:27:38Z")
I am 65 & have developed a serious case of cervical spine degeneration. I need to find a car with the smoothest ride possible. Any suggestions? --- ## [1998 Lexus es300 - repair or replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es300-repair-or-replace/96133)
**Author:** [@ilovelamp1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilovelamp1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es300-repair-or-replace/96133 "2016-10-17T22:14:40Z")
Hello all, I've got a 1998 Lexus es300 with about 150000 miles. We only drive the car about 7000 miles a year. It has begun leaking oil in two places and our first estimate was that it would cost about $1000 to fix (KB… --- ## [Opening doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-doors/95538)
**Author:** [@jijimo9909](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jijimo9909)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opening-doors/95538 "2016-10-16T18:07:59Z")
I'm doing some research on cars with unique opening doors. I know Lamborghini and wonder if there are any more? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=217) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=219)