# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=251 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 252 --- ## [How aggressive drivers cause collisions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-aggressive-drivers-cause-collisions/89800)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-aggressive-drivers-cause-collisions/89800 "2015-05-17T21:44:09Z")
While the antics of this Camaro driver were clearly the proximate cause of this high-speed crash, I think that the actions of the pickup truck driver were also a contributing factor. Even if the pickup driver didn't w… --- ## [DIY: Car seat gap solution - easy DIY](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-car-seat-gap-solution-easy-diy/89593)
**Author:** [@genuser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genuser)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-car-seat-gap-solution-easy-diy/89593 "2015-05-17T19:55:46Z")
Just did this over the weekend on all our cars. Haven't seen anything simpler or cheaper. So simple, a kid can do it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO1f1Rw\_wlM --- ## [CarFax Decision. Need your input](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-decision-need-your-input/89936)
**Author:** [@MattT33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MattT33)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carfax-decision-need-your-input/89936 "2015-05-16T21:13:04Z")
I'm looking at two KIA Sorento's -2013. Pre-Owned Certified. Would love the input on the following as I'm a bit stuck. The two Sorento's are practically identical (Color/Price/Milage (White/$19.9K/38K) Only differe… --- ## [Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/89972)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_know\_nothing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don_t_know_nothing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/89972 "2015-05-15T08:30:48Z")
I have changed my water pump and thermostat but I'm still losing coolant... --- ## [Magnetizing a Screwdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magnetizing-a-screwdriver/89947)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magnetizing-a-screwdriver/89947 "2015-05-15T06:25:23Z")
I see the old 8 pages of discussion on how to magnetize a screwdriver that George started is closed. I noticed in the Handyman magazine this month that they featured a screwdriver magnetizer for about $5 at home stores.… --- ## [Websites](https://community.cartalk.com/t/websites/89946)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/websites/89946 "2015-05-15T04:10:50Z")
Okay, I just visited the Tirerack website and discovered that it's totally changed. I suppose if I work real hard at it I can figure out how to get the information I want now, but it won't be easy........ which is USED t… --- ## [Front or rear wheel drive better for getting up steep dirt road?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-or-rear-wheel-drive-better-for-getting-up-steep-dirt-road/89939)
**Author:** [@androw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/androw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2015, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-or-rear-wheel-drive-better-for-getting-up-steep-dirt-road/89939 "2015-05-14T14:03:48Z")
I need to rent a minivan or SUV to get up to a house that is ¼ mile up a steep, twisty dirt road. Rental car options are limited. Do you think a front wheel drive or rear wheel drive car would be better? I know AWD… --- ## [Towing a 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-4x4/89957)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-4x4/89957 "2015-05-13T18:13:00Z")
Can i safely tow a jeep wrangler on a car dolly. Thats one set of wheels on the dolly and the others on the ground. My research online says yes, no and maybe. --- ## [Why new cars are hard to see out the rear window?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-new-cars-are-hard-to-see-out-the-rear-window/89920)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-new-cars-are-hard-to-see-out-the-rear-window/89920 "2015-05-13T14:32:16Z")
I think on an old Car Talk show they discussed the fact that new cars have a higher (and I'm not sure of the word that was used) 'belt height'? This is the top of the doors/bottom of the glass around the perimeter of the… --- ## [Pre-war Barn Find](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-war-barn-find/89900)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-war-barn-find/89900 "2015-05-12T09:53:30Z")
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/texas-time-capsule-five-pre-war-classics-found-in-118285976497.html For all you car buffs, this sounds like a choice collection in great condition. Marnet ...still reading still learning.… --- ## [TIRE LIFE. What is the longest you have experienced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-life-what-is-the-longest-you-have-experienced/89480)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-life-what-is-the-longest-you-have-experienced/89480 "2015-05-12T00:54:35Z")
Quoting @Keith in another thread "A couple years ago, I made a 7000 mile trip on tires that had 92k miles on them and were down to 4/32" tread. The tires were premium tires and only 4 years old so based on the rate of tr… --- ## [Navada has street legal self driving big rigs - well sorta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/navada-has-street-legal-self-driving-big-rigs-well-sorta/89898)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/navada-has-street-legal-self-driving-big-rigs-well-sorta/89898 "2015-05-11T17:26:48Z")
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/this-is-the-first-road-legal-big-rig-that-can-drive-itself/ar-BBjfPmD --- ## [Used Car Suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-suggestions/89890)
**Author:** [@Speycaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Speycaster)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-suggestions/89890 "2015-05-11T17:19:48Z")
Our dearly beloved very old minivan is about to die. I need to move on to something a little bit smaller, but don't know exactly what I'm looking for. Any suggestions based on the following criteria? $10K to $12K max… --- ## [Help with stick shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-stick-shift/89880)
**Author:** [@Spee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-stick-shift/89880 "2015-05-11T09:00:02Z")
I'm new at driving a stick. I know I am not supposed to "ride the clutch", but when I'm in first or reverse and I want the car to move very slowly I can only do it by depressing the clutch about half way through. If I d… --- ## [Advice needed about buying a used car from a dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-needed-about-buying-a-used-car-from-a-dealer/89858)
**Author:** [@Jazzhands](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jazzhands)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-needed-about-buying-a-used-car-from-a-dealer/89858 "2015-05-11T00:27:13Z")
I live in Boston and work in the suburbs. I own a 2002 Saturn SL2 w/ over 175K miles. She has two problems that would cost over $2000 to fix (very slow antifreeze leak in cylinder head gasket & new struts may be needed… --- ## [Alternator generator topic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-generator-topic/89837)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2015, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-generator-topic/89837 "2015-05-10T17:49:21Z")
So a bud was asking why cars use alternators instead of generators, and my response was they are more energy efficient. His thought was something must use alternating current in a car, and I said not a thing I can think … --- ## [2007 prius (27K miles) or 2008 elantra (100K miles)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-prius-27k-miles-or-2008-elantra-100k-miles/89878)
**Author:** [@awalts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awalts)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-prius-27k-miles-or-2008-elantra-100k-miles/89878 "2015-05-08T02:00:39Z")
I have a 2008 elantra with 100k miles on it. It runs fine and has had most of the scheduled maintenance done. I can get a 2007 prius with only 27K miles (probably only had oil changes since it is such low mileage), mainl… --- ## [2011 timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-timing-belt/89857)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-timing-belt/89857 "2015-05-06T06:28:39Z")
Found a 2011 sonata w80k miles and broke timing belt. Owner wants $5k. I thought hyundais had 100k warranties? Seems to me belt is under warranty unless manual says change it at \<80k? Why not get a new head for $3-4k at … --- ## [New "mega trucks" - vs - the old "under powered" trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mega-trucks-vs-the-old-under-powered-trucks/89601)
**Author:** [@DangerousDIY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DangerousDIY)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mega-trucks-vs-the-old-under-powered-trucks/89601 "2015-05-05T15:27:00Z")
My Grandpaw had a 1986 Dodge Ram 1500 2wd w/ a 318 V8 and a 3 spd auto. It reported had 140 HP and 240 LBS torque. He easily towed a 35' 5th wheel travel trailer on 500 mile trips without a problem. After that, he had… --- ## [2013 Ford Fiesta transmission woes (sell or keep?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fiesta-transmission-woes-sell-or-keep/89859)
**Author:** [@Derek325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derek325)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fiesta-transmission-woes-sell-or-keep/89859 "2015-05-05T13:10:03Z")
I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta automatic with 35,000 miles. I bought it new. It was in the shop for transmission work three times so far and eventually had a replacement of the transmission, all covered under warranty because… --- ## [2007 prad diesel crank sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-prad-diesel-crank-sensor/89844)
**Author:** [@kilemall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilemall)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-prad-diesel-crank-sensor/89844 "2015-05-05T07:05:00Z")
Does anyone know can a crank angle sensor just go without warning on a 2007 prado 3 ltr diesel? --- ## [Makes me wonder... (EDITED, and now the video plays!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/makes-me-wonder-edited-and-now-the-video-plays/89856)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/makes-me-wonder-edited-and-now-the-video-plays/89856 "2015-05-05T06:24:39Z")
...how this person ever qualified for a driver's license... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G80jxwoWdjI&feature=player\_detailpage --- ## [Building a V12](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-a-v12/89831)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2015, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-a-v12/89831 "2015-05-04T03:04:54Z")
I happened upon this video and thought that you'd all like to see this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3KdpzL3Hkk Yosemite --- ## [1995 Honda Odyssey with 279,000+ - Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-odyssey-with-279-000-check-engine-light/89835)
**Author:** [@Alynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alynn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-odyssey-with-279-000-check-engine-light/89835 "2015-05-03T21:56:58Z")
Recently the check engine light has started coming on every time I drive on the highway. At approximately the 5th mile of my ride, the light comes on but I cannot detect any symptoms, the car runs great. This rarely if… --- ## [Honda Odyssey automatic doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-automatic-doors/89849)
**Author:** [@BizLiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BizLiz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-automatic-doors/89849 "2015-05-03T16:47:33Z")
One of the automatic side doors on my 2006 Honda Odyssey has been closing only part way, then re-opening itself, or opening only part way and then re-closing itself. We are often able to overcome this with a strong manu… --- ## [CAFE standards, do they include New England winters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cafe-standards-do-they-include-new-england-winters/89755)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cafe-standards-do-they-include-new-england-winters/89755 "2015-05-03T09:42:19Z")
This was my first winter driving a Subaru and I was amazed at the drop in fuel economy. I went from 30-32 MPG down to 26. I could almost measure the outside temperature by looking at my MPG gage. I realize I have 3 dif… --- ## [Tailpipes under bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailpipes-under-bumper/89840)
**Author:** [@jabailo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jabailo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailpipes-under-bumper/89840 "2015-05-03T08:24:27Z")
I was having a Starbucks and looking at cars in the lot, and I noticed that modern cars all seem to end the tailpipe now under the bumper. Not like in the old days (1960s, 1970s) where a rusty tailpipe would stick out … --- ## [For all those that want a cheap car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-all-those-that-want-a-cheap-car/89797)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2015, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-all-those-that-want-a-cheap-car/89797 "2015-05-02T14:17:45Z")
There's been lots of discussion about demand for a basic cheap transportation vehicle. Here is a time capsule, blast from the past. A perfectly preserved 1978 low kilometer, Chevy Chevette 4 cylinder, automatic for sale … --- ## [New car advice from the car-o-sphere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-advice-from-the-car-o-sphere/89802)
**Author:** [@busstoppest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/busstoppest)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2015, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-advice-from-the-car-o-sphere/89802 "2015-04-30T21:29:27Z")
Okay gang, looking for suggestions on a new car. Here's the situation: I am a 45-year old lawyer who has been driving Honda Civics for the past million years. I drive 500+ miles per week (yes, per week), so have stuck … --- ## [Drifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drifting/89784)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2015, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drifting/89784 "2015-04-30T19:18:05Z")
Saw a pro test driver comment that drifting a rear engine Ferrari with 50/50 weight balance is much harder than a front engine car with the same balance. Why would that be true? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=250) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=252)