# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=221 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 222 --- ## [The winners of 2015's top six classic car rallies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-winners-of-2015s-top-six-classic-car-rallies/95377)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-winners-of-2015s-top-six-classic-car-rallies/95377 "2016-09-10T15:34:41Z")
...are spectacular! For some luscious eye candy, take a look at: --- ## [Can any car dashboard fit in any car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-any-car-dashboard-fit-in-any-car/95487)
**Author:** [@muhammed.hussain361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/muhammed.hussain361)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2016, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-any-car-dashboard-fit-in-any-car/95487 "2016-09-10T07:57:00Z")
My question is, can a dashboard of any car fit in any other car ? for example, can i buy GT-R's Dashboard and fit it inside the 370z? and can the gauges,speedometer be replaced with any other car ? like removing the gaug… --- ## [Batteries wired in serie](https://community.cartalk.com/t/batteries-wired-in-serie/95433)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2016, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/batteries-wired-in-serie/95433 "2016-09-10T04:48:04Z")
I have a rechargeable battery mower with two 12 volt batteries wired in series to produce 24 volts. I installed new batteries at the beginning of the season. The power seems to have dropped off and this is indicated by… --- ## [Anyone used yourmechanic.com?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-used-yourmechanic-com/95503)
**Author:** [@infinitestrings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/infinitestrings)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-used-yourmechanic-com/95503 "2016-09-09T22:49:45Z")
Has anyone here used the site YourMechanic.com? I found it while doing some research on the quote a local Pep Boys (don't judge, I was desperate :P) gave me for a repair I need to pass inspection. The quote I'm getting… --- ## [Acura RDX's CUV competitors? Gas Mileage? 5yrs or so old](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdxs-cuv-competitors-gas-mileage-5yrs-or-so-old/95436)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdxs-cuv-competitors-gas-mileage-5yrs-or-so-old/95436 "2016-09-09T17:28:55Z")
We are looking for a taller vehicle aimed at freeway driving - but will be driven in town too - for under $12k. 2007 Acura RDX has poor mileage 17/22 Honda HRV has good gas mileage but it has to be new car purchase cos… --- ## [2018 Lincoln Navigator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-navigator/95393)
**Author:** [@rj.yochum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rj.yochum)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-navigator/95393 "2016-09-09T16:45:49Z")
Been holding off buying another Navi until there is a significant body change. Will that be 2018? And if so, when can I get one? Thx --- ## [Smoking in a Lease Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-in-a-lease-vehicle/95313)
**Author:** [@WhoSaidRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WhoSaidRick)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-in-a-lease-vehicle/95313 "2016-09-09T15:31:37Z")
I work with a guy that has just leased a new Dodge Ram 1500 a few months ago. It is a nice ride and has great power for a v-6. I am not a pickup truck guy but I have to admit I like it for what it is. Anyhow, this gu… --- ## [Wet road Rain mist and tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-road-rain-mist-and-tires/95462)
**Author:** [@Leea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leea)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-road-rain-mist-and-tires/95462 "2016-09-09T13:43:17Z")
When driving on wet roads after a rain I don't like to follow a semi. They kick up just too much mist from the wet road. I do like to be able to see when I drive. Some others don't seem to care that much. We get accident… --- ## [HR 5180 to limit ethanol to 9.7% in fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hr-5180-to-limit-ethanol-to-9-7-in-fuel/95143)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hr-5180-to-limit-ethanol-to-9-7-in-fuel/95143 "2016-09-09T02:06:20Z")
HR 5180 is coming up for vote and knowing how some folks feel about ethanol in fuel, this would be a good time to let your congressman know your feelings. There are powerful arguments for both sides, some actually suppo… --- ## [Heirloom quality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heirloom-quality/76787)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2016, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heirloom-quality/76787 "2016-09-08T22:45:40Z")
I know that disasters are envitible,but I noticed during an insurance advertisment how much money was put out for rebuilding and damages,etc (this includes everything) wouldnt the money be better spent beforehand on b… --- ## ["Name that tune"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-that-tune/75077)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2016, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-that-tune/75077 "2016-09-08T19:40:13Z")
Whats your favorite " car-tune"? and throw in your favorite scherzo while you are at it,I like "Tiger in Tank"-Kevin --- ## [Cooler weather is here and my MPG drops accordingly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooler-weather-is-here-and-my-mpg-drops-accordingly/95386)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooler-weather-is-here-and-my-mpg-drops-accordingly/95386 "2016-09-08T00:26:12Z")
On a specific trip of 56 miles I take frequently, I get a consistent 33-34 MPG in the summer, not counting days with rain, fog, etc. And with the temp at 65º yesterday, it dropped to 31. I expect it to drop to 28-29 w… --- ## [Why doesn't every car have a turbo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-doesnt-every-car-have-a-turbo/93566)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2016, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-doesnt-every-car-have-a-turbo/93566 "2016-09-07T03:07:16Z")
Ever since I found out what a turbo is, sometime in the '60s, I've wondered why every car didn't have one. Doesn't it deliver more power for the same weight, better mileage from the same fuel? Mazda has just replaced t… --- ## [Amazing Wheel Cleaner Product I Didn't Know I had... I'm Hooked!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazing-wheel-cleaner-product-i-didnt-know-i-had-im-hooked/95384)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazing-wheel-cleaner-product-i-didnt-know-i-had-im-hooked/95384 "2016-09-06T18:57:01Z")
The other day, I got to looking at the aluminum wheels our family cars. Some had road grime and brake dust on them. Our oldest car's wheels were pretty bad. I thought I was out of wheel cleaner, so I picked up a bottl… --- ## [Finally a bug remover that works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-a-bug-remover-that-works/95360)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-a-bug-remover-that-works/95360 "2016-09-06T13:37:28Z")
While the rest of you folks were having a picnic and cooking hot dogs, I was washing cars. I picked up a bottle of Seafoam's Bugs B Gone to try after Tester I think mentioned it. Man that stuff rocks for getting bugs o… --- ## ["titles" for posters on the new website](https://community.cartalk.com/t/titles-for-posters-on-the-new-website/94023)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/titles-for-posters-on-the-new-website/94023 "2016-09-05T21:01:53Z")
I just checked out the new badges Before, most of us were junior grease monkey, senior grease monkey, or long lost magliozzi brother I belonged to the latter category, as did a lot of the other regulars Now I'm jus… --- ## [The "ZOO" quiz site engine quiz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-zoo-quiz-site-engine-quiz/95284)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-zoo-quiz-site-engine-quiz/95284 "2016-09-05T02:39:03Z")
I just finished an online 40 question quiz on engines. Most concerned Otto cycle gasoline with a couple for diesel with about 5 concerning forced induction, electronic engine control, and emissions. I scored 39 of 40 but… --- ## [Top Tier Fuel or a Cheap Bottle of Additive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-fuel-or-a-cheap-bottle-of-additive/95087)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-tier-fuel-or-a-cheap-bottle-of-additive/95087 "2016-09-04T21:42:50Z")
As Toyota wrote in my car's manual, "Look for gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline." I have no problem with this, but my automotive assistance club offers me a discount on gasoline; unfortunately, i… --- ## [Does anyone go to Harbor Freight on line check local inventory, etc.?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-go-to-harbor-freight-on-line-check-local-inventory-etc/89120)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-go-to-harbor-freight-on-line-check-local-inventory-etc/89120 "2016-09-04T03:54:37Z")
There is a Harbor Freight store near me and while they do have some great prices on tools and equipment I have once again found myself disappointed with their poor control of inventory and really aggravated at the appare… --- ## [Should i buy this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/93550)
**Author:** [@Shakhyjah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shakhyjah)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-car/93550 "2016-09-04T01:52:38Z")
Thinking about getting 2009 Hyundai sonata? im thinking about get a 2009 Hyundai sonata gls financed through my bank. On the website its 48 k miles on but on the car fax its has a mileage inconsistency. The car has had 2… --- ## [Help with wheel sizes and affect on differential and drivetrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-wheel-sizes-and-affect-on-differential-and-drivetrain/95130)
**Author:** [@mvpbroncos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mvpbroncos)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-wheel-sizes-and-affect-on-differential-and-drivetrain/95130 "2016-09-03T20:59:04Z")
Please help with tire size question. Hey guys so i have been searching the forums and the internet but can't seem to find a clear answer to this question. I have a 2013 audi a5 with 19 inch summer tires. I am in colorado… --- ## [And this, folks, is why we never work on a car that's only supported by a jack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-this-folks-is-why-we-never-work-on-a-car-thats-only-supported-by-a-jack/94890)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-this-folks-is-why-we-never-work-on-a-car-thats-only-supported-by-a-jack/94890 "2016-09-03T01:33:30Z")
http://www.startribune.com/car-slips-off-jack-fatally-crushes-stearns-county-man-changing-oil/391156811/ This could have been easily avoided if he'd used jack stands. --- ## [A blast from the past! Really lol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-blast-from-the-past-really-lol/93647)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-blast-from-the-past-really-lol/93647 "2016-09-02T15:59:40Z")
so I don't know if you guys remember but I put out a post awhile ago on an old Nissan Maxima I had and wanted to see if I could get running again (sold it to a guy eventually due to the expense it would cost to get it ru… --- ## [2015 Gran Cherokee wheel vibration at 60-70mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gran-cherokee-wheel-vibration-at-60-70mph/95075)
**Author:** [@dpatti02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpatti02)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gran-cherokee-wheel-vibration-at-60-70mph/95075 "2016-09-02T05:29:24Z")
2015 Grand Cherokee w/20" wheels vibrates after new tires. First with Michelin Defender and now with Bridgestone Alenza. Balanced and rebalanced by Hogan and Direct Tire. 12K miles, never in accident, car is still like … --- ## [Prius Plug In charger?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-plug-in-charger/95120)
**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-plug-in-charger/95120 "2016-09-02T00:23:32Z")
The charger on the Prius Plug in ....is the amp rating selectable at 120V ? Or is it just a 12 amp? --- ## [TDI buy-backs and Emissions Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-buy-backs-and-emissions-repairs/95182)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tdi-buy-backs-and-emissions-repairs/95182 "2016-09-01T21:36:03Z")
So....If you choose to have your TDI repaired so it will comply with federal emissions standards, to what degree will performance be diminished? Has anyone (magazine or whatever) tested two identical TDI's, one still r… --- ## [Brake noise? Please help me!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-please-help-me/95038)
**Author:** [@Joshmcfalls1990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshmcfalls1990)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise-please-help-me/95038 "2016-09-01T02:52:13Z")
https://youtu.be/M6clxdUTKsQ This is the video. I dont know what thise noise could be. I have a 2009 pontiac g8 gt. This noise happens from braking lightly but not hard. Sometimes also when driving. Also does not happen … --- ## [1991 izuzu trooper starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-izuzu-trooper-starting-issues/95016)
**Author:** [@kcocals](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcocals)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-izuzu-trooper-starting-issues/95016 "2016-09-01T02:34:54Z")
The problem I'm having is it starts fine in the morning but when I shut it off it it takes about an hour to start back up can someone help me ? --- ## [Any parts on modern cars being made blatantly disposable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-parts-on-modern-cars-being-made-blatantly-disposable/94683)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-parts-on-modern-cars-being-made-blatantly-disposable/94683 "2016-09-01T01:48:42Z")
My recent experiences with some cheaper consumer grade lawn equipment has fully convinced me that the manufacturers intended on it being fully disposable no matter how well you care for it. I had a nice 7HP Briggs engin… --- ## ['The Superglue Diet: How to Make a Lighter, Fuel-Sipping Car'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-superglue-diet-how-to-make-a-lighter-fuel-sipping-car/94789)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-superglue-diet-how-to-make-a-lighter-fuel-sipping-car/94789 "2016-08-30T18:56:18Z")
'THE 2017 GMC Acadia sport utility vehicle that is just starting to arrive in dealerships around the country is 700 pounds lighter than the version it replaces, and can go 23 miles on a gallon of gasoline, up from 18 m.p… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=220) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=222)