# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=222 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 223 --- ## [Does anyone make retreads anymore?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-make-retreads-anymore/93076)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 9:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-make-retreads-anymore/93076 "2016-08-30T09:59:24Z")
Driving out to Death Valley with a carload of friends in '72 we heard a flapping. One guy recognized it as retread failure: the tread had separated and was flapping every time the wheel turned. Does anyone retread tir… --- ## [Why can't I tow with my Prius V?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-i-tow-with-my-prius-v/93234)
**Author:** [@ranchero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ranchero)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-i-tow-with-my-prius-v/93234 "2016-08-30T05:56:59Z")
I would like to tow something in the order of a trailer that you see behind motorcycles, but my Prius owners manual says no towing. If they are saying that because they think the gas engine it too small, I may overrule … --- ## [Is It Possible Stricter Environmental Regulations May Bring Back "Old" And "Outdated" Technology Back To The Forefront](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-stricter-environmental-regulations-may-bring-back-old-and-outdated-technology-back-to-the-forefront/94389)
**Author:** [@WhoSaidRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WhoSaidRick)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-stricter-environmental-regulations-may-bring-back-old-and-outdated-technology-back-to-the-forefront/94389 "2016-08-30T01:03:30Z")
New technology is great, who does not love the easy staring and clean burning that fuel injection provides? Cars are cleaner than ever. In some ways. Copper.Iron,antimony, and barium. I use it almost every day, When I a… --- ## [Nissan build quality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-build-quality/94163)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-build-quality/94163 "2016-08-29T20:24:06Z")
Hello! We are going to be getting my wife a new car. We have been having transmission issues with our Acura TSX (155k). Anyway, we have driven almost every make in the smaller SUV segment. It has come down to the Nis… --- ## [Mecum Auction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mecum-auction/91791)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mecum-auction/91791 "2016-08-29T17:30:10Z")
Tonight I am watching a re-run of the mid November Orange County auction. I watch these to see the vehicles that are for sale. I have not noticed this in prior auctions but in this case the auctioneer is babbling at more… --- ## [Crazy Saturn odometer Readings !?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-saturn-odometer-readings/94906)
**Author:** [@dhpoverman1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhpoverman1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-saturn-odometer-readings/94906 "2016-08-28T17:13:26Z")
\*\*after a battery odometer jumped from 42,000 to whopping 692,608 miles. Problem is noted and there is a recall from GM BUT my vehicle should be in recall by age and model BUT my vehicle has a V6 3.0L engine that has a … --- ## [Need help adapting car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-adapting-car/95011)
**Author:** [@eh.jude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eh.jude)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-adapting-car/95011 "2016-08-28T01:18:03Z")
--- ## [Rear brake lines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brake-lines/94898)
**Author:** [@codynolan6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/codynolan6)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brake-lines/94898 "2016-08-27T15:37:47Z")
i need to know which brake lines run from the master cylinder to the rear of the car. it an 02 mercury cougar 2.5 litre 5 speed. --- ## [High oil pressure with an abnormally low temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-oil-pressure-with-an-abnormally-low-temperature/94943)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-oil-pressure-with-an-abnormally-low-temperature/94943 "2016-08-26T17:21:38Z")
I have an auxiliary engine at work. It's a Yanmar and it's raw water cooled. (I work on a boat) Today the gauges showed the oil pressure was maxed out and that the water temperature was abnormally cool. I shut the gear… --- ## [Measuring the tension on a belt by deflection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/measuring-the-tension-on-a-belt-by-deflection/94915)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/measuring-the-tension-on-a-belt-by-deflection/94915 "2016-08-26T16:43:33Z")
My washer makes an awful noise when it spins. I took the motor off, but it seems fine. The noise seems to come from the bearings of the agitator. When I put the motor back I had to tension the belt by holding the mot… --- ## [Synthetic oil change or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-change-or-not/94816)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-change-or-not/94816 "2016-08-25T21:01:27Z")
I switched to full synthetic oil on my last change and since the truck is parked for 6 months while we are in Tucson (only driven once a month or so) and used at our summer cabin for six months now..(4000 miles) and the … --- ## [Amusing cartoon about shopping for a car from xkcd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amusing-cartoon-about-shopping-for-a-car-from-xkcd/94634)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amusing-cartoon-about-shopping-for-a-car-from-xkcd/94634 "2016-08-25T13:41:00Z")
--- ## [Help Me Beome a Glutton for Punishment (or: How to buy a potential problem car?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-beome-a-glutton-for-punishment-or-how-to-buy-a-potential-problem-car/86037)
**Author:** [@theflyingfraction](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theflyingfraction)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-beome-a-glutton-for-punishment-or-how-to-buy-a-potential-problem-car/86037 "2016-08-25T03:07:41Z")
So I have a tremendously reliable and wonderful Honda Fit that I drive for every day needs. It is a rock, and I love it to pieces, and it's running great. But, I am the daughter of a mechanic. My childhood was filled … --- ## ['Steer driverless cars towards full automation'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steer-driverless-cars-towards-full-automation/94663)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2016, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steer-driverless-cars-towards-full-automation/94663 "2016-08-24T17:15:06Z")
http://www.nature.com/news/steer-driverless-cars-towards-full-automation-1.20390 An interesting article in last week's 'Nature'. 'The driver-support philosophy is a flawed approach. Some aircraft already have technol… --- ## ['Green chile peels causing messy roads in New Mexico'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-chile-peels-causing-messy-roads-in-new-mexico/94737)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-chile-peels-causing-messy-roads-in-new-mexico/94737 "2016-08-23T22:15:25Z")
Here's the big problem in Albuquerque: 'KOAT-TV in Albuquerque reports (http://goo.gl/XW49wH) that some trucks transporting green chile are dropping peels in Albuquerque's South Valley. Residents say the peels are slo… --- ## [Trouble at the McMerge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-at-the-mcmerge/94341)
**Author:** [@WhoSaidRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WhoSaidRick)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-at-the-mcmerge/94341 "2016-08-23T01:36:03Z")
Today I went to McDonalds to get an Iced beverage for my wife and myself. I went to the outside order lane and ordered the items of my choice. There was a lady in the inside lane ordering stuff presumable for her and her… --- ## [2006 Dodge Grand Caravan death blow (A/C replacement) What now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-death-blow-a-c-replacement-what-now/93835)
**Author:** [@bikerdan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bikerdan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-death-blow-a-c-replacement-what-now/93835 "2016-08-22T23:31:19Z")
I paid $6K used for this gem, with all the extras: sunroof, power doors/windows, roof rack and tow hitch. We used the all-seats-stow-and-go to the max, hauling our stuff as we moved 4 times; throwing an inflatable bed i… --- ## [Weather related](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weather-related/94680)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weather-related/94680 "2016-08-22T21:34:01Z")
about two month ago replace a bad alternator and belt. about two week ago only when weather temperature change belt squeal as long as it hot no problem. if it start raining belt squeal if I hit the gas change the(RPM) i… --- ## [What is the noisiest set of tires you've ever owned?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-noisiest-set-of-tires-youve-ever-owned/94569)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-noisiest-set-of-tires-youve-ever-owned/94569 "2016-08-22T02:42:07Z")
Hey, guys! I'm not seeking advice . . . I'm just curious what is the noisiest set of P-series non-winter, non-off-road tires you've ever owned? That obviously rules out LT-series, slicks, studded, winter, off-road,… --- ## [Set up for changing oil in 2009 Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/set-up-for-changing-oil-in-2009-sienna/94750)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/set-up-for-changing-oil-in-2009-sienna/94750 "2016-08-19T22:54:58Z")
Though by now per the NAFTA treaty, all older cars were allegedly allowed for importation into Mexico, actual Mexican regulations did not allow me to import my 2002 Sienna, so it is sitting in McAllen for a while until I… --- ## [Cherry Bomb Extreme Muffler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cherry-bomb-extreme-muffler/94387)
**Author:** [@BigBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigBo)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2016, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cherry-bomb-extreme-muffler/94387 "2016-08-19T02:31:29Z")
Never put one of thoses, where do I put it? Contalic converter - pipe - cherry bomb - pipe? Does that "remplace" a regular muffler and is it legal? Thanks! --- ## [An idea for the next 'fast and furious'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-idea-for-the-next-fast-and-furious/94571)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2016, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-idea-for-the-next-fast-and-furious/94571 "2016-08-18T23:20:57Z")
Mr Ray Magliozzi responded in his column to Virginia who wrote, 'Those multilane highways were the scariest. Are there any guidelines out there for how to drive safely on these monsters?' that, in the future, 'you'll be… --- ## [VW in Puebla reaches a settlement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-in-puebla-reaches-a-settlement/94736)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-in-puebla-reaches-a-settlement/94736 "2016-08-18T19:52:36Z")
VW and the employee's union apparently arrived at a settlement on wages, thus avoiding a strike, according to today's EL SOL DE PUEBLA. It will involve a 4% wage increase. --- ## [Civic 2000 does not start and fuel injector vavle leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-2000-does-not-start-and-fuel-injector-vavle-leak/94227)
**Author:** [@shiguiy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shiguiy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2016, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-2000-does-not-start-and-fuel-injector-vavle-leak/94227 "2016-08-18T05:14:16Z")
Hi, my car does not start (cranks only) after I clean the fuel injector and intake manifold. so I check the spark with tester and it is fine. then I check the fuel pressue with tester and the pressure shoots to over … --- ## [I think my engine's racing in third at 35, but that's too low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-engines-racing-in-third-at-35-but-thats-too-low/94656)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-engines-racing-in-third-at-35-but-thats-too-low/94656 "2016-08-17T19:00:49Z")
The shift points, according to the manual, are 15, 25, 40, and 45 (for my Toyota Pickup, '87, Deluxe Xtra-cab, long bed, 4-cylinder, carbureted, 5-speed, sesame seed bun, extra mustard) but when I reach 35 in third it so… --- ## [Just a suggestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-suggestion/86576)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-suggestion/86576 "2016-08-17T01:44:02Z")
I know this will not last long,but can someone paste a site-for some of these regulars to follow so we can meet and discuss a few things not completely auto related?Thanks(please erase this thread after a day)-Kevin --- ## [Have to replace my TDi ... need suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-to-replace-my-tdi-need-suggestions/94375)
**Author:** [@AkFishlady1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AkFishlady1)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-to-replace-my-tdi-need-suggestions/94375 "2016-08-16T10:58:24Z")
Opinions from the Car Talk officiant-autos needed. I have a TDi that I love but is being bought back and I need to replace it. I have asked family and friends for suggestions, now I am digging deep for more options! I… --- ## [Just found my mid life crisis car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-found-my-mid-life-crisis-car/94585)
**Author:** [@chunkyazian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chunkyazian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-found-my-mid-life-crisis-car/94585 "2016-08-16T00:00:28Z")
From what I understand, someone has the great idea of creating a v8 out of 2 Kawasaki ninja inline 4s. The crankcase and the flat plane crankshaft are custom designed. Then someone else installed said 2.4 liter V8 in… --- ## [Cheap Holiday Gas? I'm Paying $2.59/Regular Gallon! Can You Beat That?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-holiday-gas-im-paying-2-59-regular-gallon-can-you-beat-that/93712)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-holiday-gas-im-paying-2-59-regular-gallon-can-you-beat-that/93712 "2016-08-15T21:55:54Z")
I pay $2.59. If I drive 50 miles I can pay $2.39. If I drive 100 miles I can pay $2.24. We've always lived with price-fixing gas stations in my area. Every station has the exact same prices and even if they change, a… --- ## [Anyone ever use Turo? (Car Rental)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-use-turo-car-rental/94613)
**Author:** [@WhoSaidRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WhoSaidRick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-use-turo-car-rental/94613 "2016-08-15T12:23:09Z")
https://turo.com/ Anyone ever use this service? Basically Joe Blow can put his car up for rent. Its kind of like air BnB for vehicles. This seems like an insurance nightmare, especially for the person who owns the ca… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=221) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=223)