# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=252 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 253 --- ## [Newer Gas Cans -are they all as usless as they seem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-gas-cans-are-they-all-as-usless-as-they-seem/89699)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2015, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-gas-cans-are-they-all-as-usless-as-they-seem/89699 "2015-04-30T13:52:18Z")
Last yeat I bought 3 used 5gal gas cans. They are the newer style plastic cans made by Blitz with no vent and trigger style nozzles. The nozzles will only flow with the trigger depressed, you are then supposed to be a… --- ## [Commute quandary](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commute-quandary/89819)
**Author:** [@Rgray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rgray)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2015, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commute-quandary/89819 "2015-04-30T07:09:48Z")
Hi All I have a 2005 Skoda Octavia and drive 23 miles to work on an A road. This road includes traffic lights, roundabouts and villages so I stop and start a lot. I drive this route twice a day and it usually take me a… --- ## [3rd gen camaro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-gen-camaro/89813)
**Author:** [@maro\_boi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maro_boi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2015, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-gen-camaro/89813 "2015-04-29T16:18:00Z")
i have a few questions about my camaro. i have a 91 convertible camaro and im wondering is there anyone out there with the same type as me --- ## [Ethics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethics/89758)
**Author:** [@kazman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kazman)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2015, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethics/89758 "2015-04-29T14:07:32Z")
I work in a national car parts store. I am over sixty and work part time. So this young Chickie comes in and is browsing the wiper aisle and when I offer assistance she says "I can't seem to find any wipers that will s… --- ## [Best gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-gas-mileage/89808)
**Author:** [@JOsee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOsee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2015, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-gas-mileage/89808 "2015-04-29T06:47:40Z")
Last fall I traded cars. When I purchased the car the mileage around town showed 22.5 but as I drove it it steadily went down until it was from 17 to 19 Miles per gallon around town and out on the road I couldn't seem … --- ## [Honda with doors that swivel up instead of swinging out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-with-doors-that-swivel-up-instead-of-swinging-out/89716)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2015, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-with-doors-that-swivel-up-instead-of-swinging-out/89716 "2015-04-29T03:28:26Z")
I live in a small mountain village in the Central HIghlands of Mexico. I am the "go-to" Facebook person for Mexicans from this village living in the USA. If they get on my page they are instantly in contact with most of … --- ## [Buying a new car... need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car-need-help/89780)
**Author:** [@vwlover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vwlover)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2015, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-new-car-need-help/89780 "2015-04-29T02:19:20Z")
I have a choice between the following two cars. (1) Saab 2005 9-3 Linear - Red - 51k miles - 4dr - 2 previous owners - Brooklyn Area Origin - 2008 to Present spent in Massachusetts - One minor small claims accident in… --- ## [Need advice for a car to tow a 6'x12' U-Haul trailer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-a-car-to-tow-a-6x12-u-haul-trailer/89796)
**Author:** [@MrOHall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrOHall)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2015, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-a-car-to-tow-a-6x12-u-haul-trailer/89796 "2015-04-28T07:44:46Z")
I'm towing a trailer from NY to Colorado and am wondering what the most economical car is for the trip. Based on research it looks like the Ford Expedition is a good choice but it's hard to find at places like Hertz. … --- ## [2003 Jeep Liberty Sport, 156 K miles, Check Engine Light, and Engine knocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-sport-156-k-miles-check-engine-light-and-engine-knocks/89775)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Ahr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay_Ahr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2015, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-sport-156-k-miles-check-engine-light-and-engine-knocks/89775 "2015-04-28T05:06:12Z")
Check engine light has been on for months now. First occurrence was when driving, and car started to knock as though I was shooting 50 cal machine guns. Stopped vehicle, shut off, and upon restart, engine ran smooth. N… --- ## [Keeping headlights from clouding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-headlights-from-clouding/89788)
**Author:** [@mistertudball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistertudball)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2015, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-headlights-from-clouding/89788 "2015-04-28T02:49:27Z")
Not exactly life-or-death, but my 2000 Chrysler LHS is being booted out of its garage berth to spend the summer months in the driveway. I already have one of those foil dash covers, but one thing I don't want to happen … --- ## [1999 camry oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-camry-oil-consumption/89789)
**Author:** [@stephen53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephen53)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-camry-oil-consumption/89789 "2015-04-27T03:41:50Z")
I was using about half a quart of oil about every 3 to 4 weeks and someone told me the valve cover gasket was leaking some. Never noticed anything on the ground. Anyway, I had the gasket replaced and I'm still using th… --- ## [2015 F150 Body Shops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-f150-body-shops/89706)
**Author:** [@EK\_Hammer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EK_Hammer)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-f150-body-shops/89706 "2015-04-26T22:15:35Z")
Any body shop owners have comments on the aluminum body F150? I was told that if you wreck it, it'll be sitting in the body shop lot for awhile because it takes all new expensive equipment to repair them. Why? Most shops… --- ## [How damaging is it to turn tires on concrete while at a complete stop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-damaging-is-it-to-turn-tires-on-concrete-while-at-a-complete-stop/89765)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2015, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-damaging-is-it-to-turn-tires-on-concrete-while-at-a-complete-stop/89765 "2015-04-26T19:22:55Z")
Is it damaging to make a FULL 360 degree turn off the steering wheel while the car is parked. Is repeated turning of the tires, at a dead stop, going to damage the threads of the tire? Throwoff the front alignment? --- ## [A new GM steering issue...but no recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-gm-steering-issue-but-no-recall/89618)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2015, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-gm-steering-issue-but-no-recall/89618 "2015-04-26T18:22:04Z")
Hopefully The NHTSA will issue a recall, even if GM doesn't think that it is necessary. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/11/business/gm-steering-issue-pushes-automakers-limits.html?emc=edit\_au\_20150410&nl=afternoonupdate&… --- ## [A nice collection of photos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-nice-collection-of-photos/89767)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2015, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-nice-collection-of-photos/89767 "2015-04-25T03:52:07Z")
...of HRH QE II during her WW II days as a Royal Army truck driver and mechanic. In honor of her 89th birthday, I thought that it would be fitting to post this in the Car Talk forum. Enjoy! http://mashable.com/2015/0… --- ## [Mustang with a random issue with not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-with-a-random-issue-with-not-starting/89750)
**Author:** [@KRad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KRad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2015, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-with-a-random-issue-with-not-starting/89750 "2015-04-24T07:15:42Z")
Dear Click and Clack -- Okay long time listener of show. Love it. My issue 1998 Ford Mustang Inherited from my father. To many memories, so I took it over to maintain. Mileage approx. 120K When I first got it w… --- ## [2008 Chevy Tahoe speedometer cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-tahoe-speedometer-cluster/89734)
**Author:** [@Fat\_Daddy\_Rab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fat_Daddy_Rab)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2015, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-tahoe-speedometer-cluster/89734 "2015-04-23T07:19:02Z")
This truck is from Canada. I need to convert speedometer cluster from kilometers per hour to miles per hour. The kilometers are on top and miles per hour under them. Want to convert. I have viewed kits to change the… --- ## [Toyota will move Corolla production](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-will-move-corolla-production/89690)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2015, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-will-move-corolla-production/89690 "2015-04-23T01:11:46Z")
...from Canada to Mexico. This is definitely not good news for Canada, or--possibly--for Corolla buyers: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/loss-of-corolla-doesn-t-have-to-be-lethal-blow-for-canadian-auto-production-1.303… --- ## [Just wondering!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wondering/89728)
**Author:** [@judyh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judyh)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wondering/89728 "2015-04-23T00:23:48Z")
I have a Chevy Captiva Sport, 2014. I thought my fuel tank capacity was 17 gallons. I recently let the fuel light go off but drove right to the service station to fill up. The tank took 17.1 gallons. Does anyone know jus… --- ## [Which car to sell: 2007 Vibe or 1996 Toyota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-sell-2007-vibe-or-1996-toyota/89731)
**Author:** [@cvbcurrie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cvbcurrie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2015, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-sell-2007-vibe-or-1996-toyota/89731 "2015-04-22T19:05:19Z")
my husband and I are in the market for a new car. We each currently have a car and will get rid of one. He thinks we should sell 2007 Pnotiac Vibe (55000mi) because we'll get more for it and therefore have a lower car pa… --- ## [Accident & Damages -- Question for the gear-heads out there](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accident-damages-question-for-the-gear-heads-out-there/89717)
**Author:** [@nickd31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickd31)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2015, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accident-damages-question-for-the-gear-heads-out-there/89717 "2015-04-22T01:28:25Z")
So, just to meet the minimums, I live in Wyoming, and I drive a 2010 Chevy Traverse AWD. This car has been really good to us and the only issue I have ever had is the Throttle Body needing a regular cleaning (every 6M to… --- ## [Let Go of Lemon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/let-go-of-lemon/89720)
**Author:** [@stacyp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stacyp)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/let-go-of-lemon/89720 "2015-04-21T20:28:15Z")
My husband and I purchased a 2000 Pontiac Grand AM coupe for our daughter back in the fall of 2012 for around $2300. Up until TODAY we have sunk $2969.09 into it. Friday we will be sinking another $1,000-$1,200 (includ… --- ## [A good place to stop in Nevada](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-good-place-to-stop-in-nevada/89724)
**Author:** [@BuffaloBuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BuffaloBuck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-good-place-to-stop-in-nevada/89724 "2015-04-21T14:49:52Z")
Me and four of my friends are taking a trip across the country in august this summer and were planning out our stops. We need a place to stay in between south lake tahoe and jackson wyoming. Could anyone give any suggest… --- ## [2005 Volkswagon Passatt aftermarket radio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagon-passatt-aftermarket-radio-issues/89678)
**Author:** [@MoeGrills14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoeGrills14)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagon-passatt-aftermarket-radio-issues/89678 "2015-04-21T09:03:09Z")
Hey there guys! I own a 2005 Volkswagon Passat, and took it to my mechanic yesterday to get a sticker and my new summer tires put on. When I picked up the car, the passenger side speaker is no longer working. About a mon… --- ## [Auto dealer recommendations Sacramento Ca region](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-dealer-recommendations-sacramento-ca-region/89710)
**Author:** [@Zuse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zuse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2015, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-dealer-recommendations-sacramento-ca-region/89710 "2015-04-21T03:28:49Z")
What Ford dealer do you recommend going to within the sacramento, ca area. I'm looking for a Ford 150 truck. Thanks zuse --- ## [What's the best car for a courier?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-car-for-a-courier/89688)
**Author:** [@Porter93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Porter93)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-car-for-a-courier/89688 "2015-04-19T12:03:55Z")
I work for a courier service and will be in the market for a newer car around June/July. I put about 2,000 miles/week on my current car so I need something that can keep up. Main things I'm looking for: -Good fuel econom… --- ## [CA smog and title help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-smog-and-title-help/89689)
**Author:** [@Gentopenguin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gentopenguin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-smog-and-title-help/89689 "2015-04-19T01:04:32Z")
I just bought a car without smog certification, The DMV website says that I need the smog certification to register the car under my name... Yet when I looked up how to get the Smog it says you need the title in your nam… --- ## [Hijack this car thread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hijack-this-car-thread/89536)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2015, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hijack-this-car-thread/89536 "2015-04-18T03:32:29Z")
Well I get off topic with others, one story brings up another, so if the moderator allows, it is so fun reading stories and threads from all, I would enjoy hearing stories, and tangents, and as long as we mention a car e… --- ## [Need help with this hood scoop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-this-hood-scoop/89681)
**Author:** [@twinklingstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twinklingstar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 8:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-this-hood-scoop/89681 "2015-04-17T08:23:39Z")
Going through my dads shop {as he has passed away} trying to figure out what to do with everything, and came across this hood scoop (i think??) he had stored away. Does anyone recognize this? Know the year and car it bel… --- ## [The crash-proof car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-crash-proof-car/89575)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-crash-proof-car/89575 "2015-04-16T16:39:09Z")
Yup! BMW is developing a system that would intervene if your car was about to hit an object from any direction, and it just may come to market in a few years. Luckily, German electronic systems are not prone to failure… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=251) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=253)