# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=231 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 232 --- ## [VW workers ask for 12% raise in Puebla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-workers-ask-for-12-raise-in-puebla/92940)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-workers-ask-for-12-raise-in-puebla/92940 "2016-04-07T02:30:29Z")
A Puebla newspaper reports that the workers at the big VW factory in Puebla have asked for a 12% raise in pay., The reporter specifically mentioned VW's problems with the cheating on the engine computer. I tried to fin… --- ## [Commute Choice: 40 mph (with stop lights) or 30 mph steady flow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commute-choice-40-mph-with-stop-lights-or-30-mph-steady-flow/92956)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commute-choice-40-mph-with-stop-lights-or-30-mph-steady-flow/92956 "2016-04-07T00:17:42Z")
My daily commute choice is between two different paths (10 miles stretches) that are parallel to each other. Street #1: 35mph (40mph with flow of traffic). Downsides: Lots of long stop lights. Very busy road; lots … --- ## [Car comic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-comic/92914)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-comic/92914 "2016-04-06T23:41:23Z")
Funny. --- ## [Twisted Automotive Slogans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twisted-automotive-slogans/92926)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twisted-automotive-slogans/92926 "2016-04-06T04:37:34Z")
I got the idea for this discussion by what @Triedaq recently posted, so I'll blame him. He wrote, "The Texaco slogan: 'You can trust your car to the man who wears the star'. The slogan at the Sunoco station where I wor… --- ## [At what vehicle age to sell it, in order to avoid upcoming maintainence expenses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-what-vehicle-age-to-sell-it-in-order-to-avoid-upcoming-maintainence-expenses/92937)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-what-vehicle-age-to-sell-it-in-order-to-avoid-upcoming-maintainence-expenses/92937 "2016-04-05T22:03:12Z")
When is the optimal age of a vehicle for a non-mechanic person to sell it to avoid the upcoming maintenance costs and labor fees? Nothing major is wrong with the vehicle, but the owner foresees the necessary expenses th… --- ## [Buying the Cheapest Wrenches I could](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-the-cheapest-wrenches-i-could/92774)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-the-cheapest-wrenches-i-could/92774 "2016-04-05T05:19:52Z")
I just now returned from an 8 day venture to the USA. I had to get my Sienna out before I get my permanent residency, and this was last chance. I was going to take out the battery and put it in the house on a battery m… --- ## [What does "4 x 4" actually mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-4-x-4-actually-mean/92873)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-4-x-4-actually-mean/92873 "2016-04-05T05:04:06Z")
I saw this Jeep today, a big "4 x 4" written in large letters on the back. So I got to wondering, why not just say 4WD for four wheel drive? Presumably one of the 4's mean it is 4WD, but what's the purpose of the othe… --- ## [Shifting gears: power vs. fuel efficiency?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-gears-power-vs-fuel-efficiency/92901)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-gears-power-vs-fuel-efficiency/92901 "2016-04-04T00:39:54Z")
I've been driving a manual (no tachometer) as my commuter city car. One-way is about 10 miles on level roads. Mostly 35 mph streets, but I usually drive at 40 mph with the flow of traffic. I have been driving in 4th g… --- ## [Clutch Wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-wear/92919)
**Author:** [@Kamin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kamin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-wear/92919 "2016-04-03T16:51:44Z")
I’ve typically put a couple hundred thousand miles on each car I’ve driven, and never burned out a clutch, so I know that my driving patterns don’t cause excessive wear on the clutch. Now that my daughter is getting he… --- ## [Tesla orders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-orders/92910)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-orders/92910 "2016-04-02T22:22:39Z")
Tesla just started taking orders for their new "Model 3". They took 180,000 orders in the first 24 hours. The future is almost here. EVs are on the verge of becoming commonplace. Wish I could afford one. --- ## [Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry/92856)
**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry/92856 "2016-04-02T18:41:54Z")
Hello Everyone! I have a 1996 Toy Camry that was smashed in in the rear and I am thinking about buying a 93 Camry for 500.00. The 93 Camry is a v6 and my 96 is a 4 cyl. I know the engine parts will prob not swap, but … --- ## [Safety Recall - Car must sit for 6 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-recall-car-must-sit-for-6-months/92886)
**Author:** [@ranger275](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ranger275)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2016, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-recall-car-must-sit-for-6-months/92886 "2016-04-01T21:05:03Z")
My daughter recently received a recall notice for the driver's side airbag of her 2013 Acura. Unfortunately the parts will not be in for up to six months and she has been told not to drive the vehicle for this time peri… --- ## [Tesla's new Model 3 will be unveiled shortly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-new-model-3-will-be-unveiled-shortly/92880)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2016, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-new-model-3-will-be-unveiled-shortly/92880 "2016-04-01T20:35:37Z")
...and here is some speculation about what to expect... http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-03-29/the-17-secrets-we-think-we-know-about-tesla-s-model-3?cmpid=BBD032916\_BIZ --- ## [1976 gmc 1,000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-gmc-1-000/92859)
**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2016, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-gmc-1-000/92859 "2016-04-01T02:11:02Z")
I see this post on craiglist and then I see this other post talking trash about the prev post. I will cut/paste both below: 1976 20 ft GMC Sunlane RV for sale. Sleeps 5-6. Ready to use, runs good. Just needs some TLC. … --- ## [The replacement for the Humvee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-replacement-for-the-humvee/92876)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2016, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-replacement-for-the-humvee/92876 "2016-03-31T22:00:20Z")
looks awesome! http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20150828-inside-the-oshkosh-jltv-the-us-militarys-new-hummer-replacement --- ## [It's not just VW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-just-vw/92367)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2016, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-just-vw/92367 "2016-03-30T21:35:26Z")
...that has been caught red-handed with...cheating...on diesel emissions. The latest revelations have to do with Renault. While Renaults are not sold in The US, this makes me wonder about Nissan diesels, simply because… --- ## [Squeing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeing-belt/92869)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2016, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeing-belt/92869 "2016-03-29T05:19:44Z")
don't have any belt dressing. can I use silicone spray on a squeing alternator belt. I hear silicone is good for rubber parts. --- ## [Read RPMs from OBD2 Port?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/read-rpms-from-obd2-port/92855)
**Author:** [@jAdams54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jAdams54)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/read-rpms-from-obd2-port/92855 "2016-03-28T20:50:40Z")
Is it possible to hook up something to the OBD2 port that would read the RPM's? I ask because I am trying to figure out if the tachometer is showing the true RPM's - which I think it is not. Is there a portable tachomete… --- ## [A Complete Moron Designed The New Jeep Grand Cherokee Shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-complete-moron-designed-the-new-jeep-grand-cherokee-shifter/92833)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-complete-moron-designed-the-new-jeep-grand-cherokee-shifter/92833 "2016-03-27T22:39:34Z")
My wife tried out a used 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee recently and was really dismayed at the transmission shifter. She thought it was broken and called me for a second opinion. I drove the Jeep and ascertained that the shif… --- ## [Towing with jeep wrangler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-jeep-wrangler/92657)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-jeep-wrangler/92657 "2016-03-27T15:08:49Z")
Im i going to be ok towing a 4000lb trailer camper with my 98 Jeep Wrangler? Cross country .. About 1200 miles --- ## [Lincoln MKZ for a young professional?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-mkz-for-a-young-professional/92798)
**Author:** [@dkqkffhs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkqkffhs)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-mkz-for-a-young-professional/92798 "2016-03-27T00:24:39Z")
I currently drive Toyota Avalon that I'm trying to replace soon, and I wanted to some input from you guys. I prefer comfortable and smooth driving cars over performance based cars with stiffer suspension. I also prefer… --- ## [Extremely bright tail lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extremely-bright-tail-lights/92832)
**Author:** [@Junebug6524](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Junebug6524)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extremely-bright-tail-lights/92832 "2016-03-26T00:53:24Z")
I've recently added led tail lights and they are really bright. Is there any way to dim them a little? --- ## [Near lane-change accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/near-lane-change-accident/92783)
**Author:** [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/near-lane-change-accident/92783 "2016-03-25T19:18:42Z")
New driver here. Last night I got into a near accident on the highway when attempting to change into the right lane. I did not see a car on my right. He honked and I was able to get back in the center lane in time. He ba… --- ## [Long hual with tow dolly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-hual-with-tow-dolly/92825)
**Author:** [@bo2016](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bo2016)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-hual-with-tow-dolly/92825 "2016-03-25T07:07:20Z")
hi, i am moving 1000 miles south and i am thinking towing my 99 civic with my 08 odyssey by using uhual's tow dolly. Uhual people told me it is fine but I am just not confident enough. Do anyone recommend or not recommen… --- ## [Electronic Braking Systems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-braking-systems/92823)
**Author:** [@researcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/researcher)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-braking-systems/92823 "2016-03-25T02:17:43Z")
I resently had a discussion with a friend regarding the Prius Hybrid braking system. I expressed a mistrust in having a computer between the master cylinder and the caliper(s). I can see the rational for such a system … --- ## [More Russian road antics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-russian-road-antics/92830)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-russian-road-antics/92830 "2016-03-24T01:28:23Z")
Apparently, the combination of vodka, poor driving skills, and winter road conditions is not a good thing. Who knew? https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player\_embedded&v=zwRH4FOb2iY --- ## [Car windows with black band on the margin, reducing the actual size. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windows-with-black-band-on-the-margin-reducing-the-actual-size-why/92813)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-windows-with-black-band-on-the-margin-reducing-the-actual-size-why/92813 "2016-03-23T16:45:09Z")
I was driving behind a RAV4 yesterday and noticed that the rear window had a black band around it, about 3-4 inches in width, reducing the visibility. And the small side-rear windows had a similar band. Why would a m… --- ## [Dual Lens Dashboard Cams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-lens-dashboard-cams/92816)
**Author:** [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-lens-dashboard-cams/92816 "2016-03-22T17:56:58Z")
Do you guys have any recommendation for a good dual lens dashboard cam that is not super expensive? (under $200) I already have a GPS, so I am just looking for a basic camera with good resolution, including at night. I… --- ## [97 mazda protege shake on drive mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-mazda-protege-shake-on-drive-mode/92812)
**Author:** [@shiguiy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shiguiy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-mazda-protege-shake-on-drive-mode/92812 "2016-03-22T06:56:20Z")
this mazda is relatively quiet when on park and neutral and can feel more shake (feel from steering) while shifting to drive mode while idle/before redlight. it can feel more shake while on speed over 70 mph. it feel ok … --- ## [What's in a name?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-in-a-name/92800)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-in-a-name/92800 "2016-03-21T23:43:13Z")
Car names, of course. I saw an article in USA Today about Toyota's new names for the remaining Scion models: Scion iM becomes Toyota Corolla iM Scion iA becomes Toyota Yaris iA Scion FR-S becomes Toyota 86 The … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=230) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=232)