# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=225 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 226 --- ## [Throw some parts at it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throw-some-parts-at-it/93766)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2016, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throw-some-parts-at-it/93766 "2016-07-10T15:56:56Z")
I watched Motor Week last night. Pat Goss's segment was on OBD-II scanners. During the discussion, he said that dealer mechanics frequently pull the codes, then change the first part that comes up rather than troublesho… --- ## [Seat belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt/93764)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt/93764 "2016-07-07T04:09:35Z")
anyone know were you can order seat belt other than dealer .I have a 1997 Nissan pickup xe short wheel base model number (7J0071) auto tranny 2.4 liter engine. need seat belt on driver side. --- ## [Daughter's New Ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daughters-new-ride/93745)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daughters-new-ride/93745 "2016-07-07T00:55:52Z")
The daughter came up to visit over the weekend in her new ride. The ride she got is dead on identical to this one. I was in love at first sight and even more so when she said take her for a spin and hammer it. She said … --- ## [Engine shutter from speed changes while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shutter-from-speed-changes-while-driving/93574)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shutter-from-speed-changes-while-driving/93574 "2016-07-06T20:36:37Z")
I'm not sure what is the correct term to describe the engine behavior. Maybe backfire, knocking, but it doesn't sound like the youtube videos I see online. I just know that under certain conditions, the engine shutters w… --- ## [How to fix a waxing error?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-a-waxing-error/93756)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-a-waxing-error/93756 "2016-07-06T18:27:19Z")
I washed my car, and then used a water-absorbing towel to dry off. I let it dry a bit more in the sun. Then I pulled it out of the sun to cool for two hours to cool down the body before waxing. Finally, I gave it a re… --- ## [Tires n Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-n-wheels/93508)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-n-wheels/93508 "2016-07-06T01:24:19Z")
Im i going to be ok putting 30 x 9.50 tires on 8in wide rims? --- ## [Happy 240th Birthday America!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-240th-birthday-america/93737)
**Author:** [@Marconi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marconi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-240th-birthday-america/93737 "2016-07-05T23:57:00Z")
Just want to wish everyone a happy and healthy Independence Day. To me, the 4th of July is a celebration of the ideals upon which our nation was founded. Like any human endeavor, it's not perfect, but I believe it give… --- ## [Having some good success running my tires @ 45 PSI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-some-good-success-running-my-tires-45-psi/93673)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-some-good-success-running-my-tires-45-psi/93673 "2016-07-05T18:03:41Z")
On a 2007 Corolla--just through trial and error I found out that it tended to mitigate the car's alignment problem (I believe there is a toe condition) and also the poor condition of the tires: the tires appear to be i… --- ## [Seeing around trailer mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeing-around-trailer-mirrors/93743)
**Author:** [@senior\_moment](https://community.cartalk.com/u/senior_moment)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeing-around-trailer-mirrors/93743 "2016-07-05T06:48:13Z")
Any suggestions for a vertically challenged driver to see around the driver's side trailer mirror at intersections? My seat is as high as it will go. Cars and pedestrians to my left will be eternally (hopefully not li… --- ## [Foldable rear seats...Trunk HOT?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foldable-rear-seats-trunk-hot/93719)
**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/foldable-rear-seats-trunk-hot/93719 "2016-07-03T18:35:37Z")
Cars with foldable rear seats..with the seats up...does your Trunk get hot like the rest of the car in the summertime? I wanted to store camera equipment but may have to find a car with a traditional trunk/ no foldable … --- ## [Cruise control in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-in-the-rain/93709)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-in-the-rain/93709 "2016-07-03T09:24:08Z")
I reviewed past discussions, all closed but happened to be in a major rain event on the interstate, and remembered the warnings about cruise control, so turned it off. We were down to 35mph for a bit, a frog strangler as… --- ## [Harm to turbo engine: turning-off and then re-starting the engine seconds later, on a daily basis?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harm-to-turbo-engine-turning-off-and-then-re-starting-the-engine-seconds-later-on-a-daily-basis/93702)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harm-to-turbo-engine-turning-off-and-then-re-starting-the-engine-seconds-later-on-a-daily-basis/93702 "2016-07-03T03:30:18Z")
I drive my new ICE car to work very early in the morning. Then, I open a fenced-gate before parking my car at work. I have to exit the car to get the gate open. I choose to shut off the engine during those few second… --- ## [Tesla S Autopilot Fatality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-s-autopilot-fatality/93715)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2016, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-s-autopilot-fatality/93715 "2016-07-02T00:02:29Z")
The first reported death of a car using a full auto-pilot system has occurred..On a 4-lane open access highway, at an uncontrolled intersection, a semi-truck turned left in front of the approaching Tesla Model S which … --- ## [Noise in rear of my honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-rear-of-my-honda/93705)
**Author:** [@stephen53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephen53)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-rear-of-my-honda/93705 "2016-07-01T06:35:27Z")
I get a rub sound when iam only going about 5 miles an hour and usually when turning left. I sounds like it is coming from somewhere on the passenger side and near the back. It makes this sound only once in awhile. S… --- ## [New here, and was wondering if there are any Daihatsu Sirion (or equivalent) owners here?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-here-and-was-wondering-if-there-are-any-daihatsu-sirion-or-equivalent-owners-here/93699)
**Author:** [@herojig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herojig)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-here-and-was-wondering-if-there-are-any-daihatsu-sirion-or-equivalent-owners-here/93699 "2016-07-01T00:32:13Z")
Was a first time caller with this (http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2308395/trying-to-charge-car-battery-but-with-a-chinese-charger-and-i-dont-know-what-the-heck-is-going-on#latest) and really found this site help… --- ## [Tire wear and speed along curves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-wear-and-speed-along-curves/93573)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-wear-and-speed-along-curves/93573 "2016-06-29T21:12:17Z")
Do tires last longer if you drive at the speed limit, particularly around curves? Asking as I have found you can do say 50-60 on curves stating 40-45 limit with no problem. But does that stress tires/wear tires more than… --- ## [A Close Call For a Beloved Niece](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-close-call-for-a-beloved-niece/93636)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-close-call-for-a-beloved-niece/93636 "2016-06-29T09:38:34Z")
I drove into Cordoba, Vera Cruz Wednesday for a three day visit to my beloved 19 year old niece. (My wife thought it was a visit to her brother, but what does she know?) She and I have had an almost father-daughter relat… --- ## [Where can I find branded tires for my BMW 1 Series 118d Catalytic Converter online?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-branded-tires-for-my-bmw-1-series-118d-catalytic-converter-online/93683)
**Author:** [@emmaolivia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmaolivia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-branded-tires-for-my-bmw-1-series-118d-catalytic-converter-online/93683 "2016-06-29T02:04:38Z")
Where can i find the dealer of car spare parts online. How can i find the Catalytic converter is genius or not? --- ## [Lease coming up, need suggestions, links](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-coming-up-need-suggestions-links/93669)
**Author:** [@BigDinTX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigDinTX)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-coming-up-need-suggestions-links/93669 "2016-06-28T19:33:03Z")
Hey fellow car fans! I'm nearing the end of my lease in my current auto (2013 Honda Civic). I'd love to hear some suggestions from folks way more knowledgeable than myself (which is everyone else, lol!!), on what car I s… --- ## [Dealership lost my car key. What should be done?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-lost-my-car-key-what-should-be-done/93504)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-lost-my-car-key-what-should-be-done/93504 "2016-06-28T04:28:51Z")
I bought a new car at the dealership about a year ago. A perk they offered was some free service. Since buying the car, I have moved hours away. I recently visited the old area and got that free dealership service whi… --- ## [Fiat Chrysler speeds up recall after death of Star Trek actor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-chrysler-speeds-up-recall-after-death-of-star-trek-actor/93627)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-chrysler-speeds-up-recall-after-death-of-star-trek-actor/93627 "2016-06-27T18:42:01Z")
It turns out Chrysler might find itself in hot water, because what killed Anton Yelchin might have been a defect known to Chrysler that it hadn't revealed to its customers. Here is a link to the article: http://www.cbs… --- ## [Passenger side IIHS small offset test results](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-iihs-small-offset-test-results/93633)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-iihs-small-offset-test-results/93633 "2016-06-26T04:36:17Z")
In case anyone is interested in a small SUV, IIHS did a small offset crash test at 40 mph, but tested the passenger side rather than the driver's side this time. http://www.iihs.org/iihs/sr/statusreport/article/51/6/1 … --- ## [Which vehicle should I keep, which should I sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-vehicle-should-i-keep-which-should-i-sell/93625)
**Author:** [@B\_and\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B_and_B)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-vehicle-should-i-keep-which-should-i-sell/93625 "2016-06-26T02:10:26Z")
Which vehicle should I keep, which should I sell? I own two cars and will be downsizing but not sure which vehicle is better to keep... 1) Lexus ES300 yr 2000 59,560 mileage or 2) Chevy Cobalt yr 2009 29,435 mileage … --- ## [You have to see this video](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-have-to-see-this-video/93608)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-have-to-see-this-video/93608 "2016-06-26T01:50:39Z")
...of a person who took 12 minutes to park his/her car in a parking lot in Minneapolis. If this person is so unacquainted with how to maneuver a car in this type of situation, I would hate to observe his/her driving skil… --- ## [Harmful particles in oil after engine break-in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmful-particles-in-oil-after-engine-break-in/93612)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmful-particles-in-oil-after-engine-break-in/93612 "2016-06-25T06:49:10Z")
Hopefully the harmful particles from engine break-in get trapped in the oil filter. If not, do most of the remaining harmful particles flow out the drain (suspended in the warm oil) when performing the vehicle's first o… --- ## [Rat dropping in engine compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rat-dropping-in-engine-compartment/93597)
**Author:** [@geedi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geedi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rat-dropping-in-engine-compartment/93597 "2016-06-23T22:28:38Z")
Been having this problem for a few years off and on and it's driving me crazy. I'm hoping I can get some suggestions or more insight. Car and environment: 2013 Honda Civic, live in Canadian city, residential home, 2 ca… --- ## [Neighboring Prius Owners, Same Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neighboring-prius-owners-same-problem/93617)
**Author:** [@Anadale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anadale)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neighboring-prius-owners-same-problem/93617 "2016-06-23T07:18:29Z")
My neighbor and I have a similar problem with our Prius'. At around 35,000 miles, after an oil change at a dealership my 2011 Prius had a loud rattle while driving on a famous grade in my county called "Waldo Grade". I… --- ## [On line circuit diagram for a Lexus 2013 RX350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-line-circuit-diagram-for-a-lexus-2013-rx350/93611)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 8:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-line-circuit-diagram-for-a-lexus-2013-rx350/93611 "2016-06-22T08:48:47Z")
In the light bar I managed to fit two rear-facing turn signalamps. Rather than running wires through the firewall to the front turn signal lamps, can the turn signal wires be tapped under the dash? Thank you. --- ## [I spy with my little eye](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-spy-with-my-little-eye/93565)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-spy-with-my-little-eye/93565 "2016-06-22T05:45:31Z")
I ran across some old pics while searching for something else this last weekend and finally got around to scanning them. Curious who here might understand what they're looking at and then how much information they can gl… --- ## [The magical, morphing cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-magical-morphing-cars/93591)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-magical-morphing-cars/93591 "2016-06-20T06:46:19Z")
I recently obtained a set of DVDs of the old Highway Patrol TV series for a very low price, so–of course–I have spent some time watching episodes of this mid-late '50s cop show. To my amazement, I observed the followi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=224) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=226)