# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=257 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 258 --- ## [Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/89099)
**Author:** [@Wayne\_delisle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayne_delisle)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/89099 "2015-02-27T12:13:30Z")
I was wondering if anyone can help me I have a 98 Nissan Sentra every now and then when I get in it to start it I get nothing but if I hold it or turn it to the off position a few times it will start if anyone knows what… --- ## [Engine Light On -Code P1441-Accurate Diagnoses for my White Angel, Nissan Altima 2001](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on-code-p1441-accurate-diagnoses-for-my-white-angel-nissan-altima-2001/89148)
**Author:** [@Starhawk1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Starhawk1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on-code-p1441-accurate-diagnoses-for-my-white-angel-nissan-altima-2001/89148 "2015-02-26T03:52:41Z")
I just had a smoke test done since my engine light was on -the diagnosis code was P1441. The car shop told me they cant tell where the small evap leak is coming from and that I should replace the canister vent valve but… --- ## [New Favorite Tool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-favorite-tool/89030)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-favorite-tool/89030 "2015-02-23T22:19:35Z")
Well, any new tool I buy is my favorite when I buy it. It's a 1/2" drive impact wrench with Li-ion battery and 200 lb-ft of twist. I tried to open the brake pad holder on the front right, and the bolt wouldn't budge.… --- ## [Using poorly-stored gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-poorly-stored-gasoline/89118)
**Author:** [@stevealex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevealex)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-poorly-stored-gasoline/89118 "2015-02-23T19:16:31Z")
I have some gasoline (5 gallons) that's just under a month old, that was stored in a proper can, but I didn't realize the cap wasn't tightened all the way down, so I imagine condensation could get in. It was also stored … --- ## [Headlights: Projector Type and Standard Type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-projector-type-and-standard-type/88653)
**Author:** [@thomascgty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomascgty)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-projector-type-and-standard-type/88653 "2015-02-21T22:07:46Z")
I drive early dawn when the moon is still shining or moon less night, and at times on streets that are not lit. I find it difficult to drive on those conditions and a on streets that are not lit or well lit with my curre… --- ## ["Funny" cars for sale](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-cars-for-sale/89090)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-cars-for-sale/89090 "2015-02-20T10:58:20Z")
He guys, I was just looking at some cars for sale, listed on Craigslist here's a few funny ones . . . One lady . . . at least I think so, because her hands with long painted fingernails, are visible in some of the pi… --- ## [Rear impact absorber damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-impact-absorber-damage/88870)
**Author:** [@Denisek716](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denisek716)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 8:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-impact-absorber-damage/88870 "2015-02-20T08:48:46Z")
Recently rear ended while stopped at a red light. I drive a Saturn SC2 1996. It was a hard hit, it didn't not appear that the other car Honda accord even tried to stop. When I looked at the ear of the car there were s… --- ## [2013 VW Bug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vw-bug/88984)
**Author:** [@mar0364](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mar0364)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vw-bug/88984 "2015-02-20T07:56:35Z")
33K on it. Clean history. Is this a good car for the next 5 years or am I better off putting 12K in another used car? If so suggestions. Thanks! Rich --- ## [Is 555.14$ high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-555-14-high/89089)
**Author:** [@vonte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vonte)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-555-14-high/89089 "2015-02-20T06:03:46Z")
A mechanic is charging me 551.14$ to fix my fuel pump on my2002 lincoln ls. Is that too much? 227 for parts and 300 for labor --- ## [Pity these poor truckers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pity-these-poor-truckers/89073)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pity-these-poor-truckers/89073 "2015-02-19T09:17:30Z")
...who had to witness the suicide of people who threw themselves in the path of their trucks. http://www.nj.com/somerset/index.ssf/2015/02/after\_rash\_of\_deaths\_by\_tractor-trailer\_experts\_sa.html#incart\_river I can we… --- ## [Added charges standard practice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-charges-standard-practice/89051)
**Author:** [@LouNJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouNJ)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-charges-standard-practice/89051 "2015-02-19T08:29:13Z")
I noticed "A 9.99% charge will be added to the retail list price of all service work" added in fine print on a coupon for a chain. Is this a standard practice at most retailers including independent garages? --- ## [Tepid Buick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tepid-buick/89032)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tepid-buick/89032 "2015-02-19T03:45:27Z")
Okay guys here's a question I already know what the answer is but what the heck! I purchased that "little old lady" car recently at a great price. A 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL with a V6, it only has 4,700 miles on it! It… --- ## [Damage to vehicle if switch from 2WD to 4AWD while vehicle is stationary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-to-vehicle-if-switch-from-2wd-to-4awd-while-vehicle-is-stationary/89079)
**Author:** [@brideofbonehead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brideofbonehead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-to-vehicle-if-switch-from-2wd-to-4awd-while-vehicle-is-stationary/89079 "2015-02-18T22:17:24Z")
Hi. Newbie here. Is it possible to cause damage to a vehicle (2003?? Chevy Trailblazer) with an on-the-fly 2WD to 4AWD system by switching to 4AWD when the vehicle is in park or otherwise not driving forward? This was… --- ## [Oh, the humanity!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-the-humanity/89042)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-the-humanity/89042 "2015-02-18T10:24:40Z")
The Oscar Meyer Weinermobile was badly damaged today, in a PA collision: http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2015/02/report\_wienermobile\_slams\_into.html (Hint: If you see an ad on e-bay or Craig's List for a… --- ## [The most efficient friction brake ever used in automobiles. Period](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-efficient-friction-brake-ever-used-in-automobiles-period/88566)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-efficient-friction-brake-ever-used-in-automobiles-period/88566 "2015-02-18T08:28:09Z")
A while back we had a nice, insightful debate on the merits of drum brakes vs disc brakes. Most people felt that disc brakes were better for today's maniac hurried drivers, which I will agree. However I did concede a bi… --- ## [Land Rovers from the 1990s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/land-rovers-from-the-1990s/89047)
**Author:** [@LanieI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LanieI)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/land-rovers-from-the-1990s/89047 "2015-02-18T04:36:35Z")
I am looking at purchasing a car for a teenager. How safe is Land Rover from the 1990s? Does it have airbags? For example, a 1996 Land Rover Defender. Also, what do you think of converting this car into electric? Thank… --- ## [History of Driver Bad Behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/history-of-driver-bad-behavior/88927)
**Author:** [@Leea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leea)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/history-of-driver-bad-behavior/88927 "2015-02-17T06:22:30Z")
I think I have noticed a change in driver behavior in the last few decades and wondered if anyone else has observed this. There have been lots of changes, tailgating for example, but there are more cars on the road which… --- ## [Price of new car after one year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-of-new-car-after-one-year/88997)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-of-new-car-after-one-year/88997 "2015-02-16T08:47:05Z")
Hi, I am driving Camry right now, which I am going to sale (or trade). Next, I am looking to buy luxury SUV. I do not want to go beyond 40,000. Currently I am liking Acura RDX. Acura website says 35,095$ for Base price. N… --- ## [Used Acura TSX Wagon, '12 or '13?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-acura-tsx-wagon-12-or-13/89031)
**Author:** [@ntrainer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ntrainer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-acura-tsx-wagon-12-or-13/89031 "2015-02-15T21:32:55Z")
Considering buying a 2012 or 2013 Acura station wagon. Because I'm not a gearhead, I'd only consider "certified" vehicles. There's a 2012 with 25K located near me. In the last week, I've had a 2013 with 17K miles (well p… --- ## [Good Price or pass?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-price-or-pass/88818)
**Author:** [@gbabybennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gbabybennett)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-price-or-pass/88818 "2015-02-15T16:56:02Z")
Hey there, I'm looking to this Honda CRV 2010 with about 83000 miles selling for about $16000. Everything is in good condition and it comes with a leather interior which will be needed (kids). The maintenance has been … --- ## [Mercedes revives the concept of Wretched Excess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-revives-the-concept-of-wretched-excess/88982)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-revives-the-concept-of-wretched-excess/88982 "2015-02-15T06:48:32Z")
...with their new Mercedes-Maybach S600: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mercedes-maybach-s600-the-silence-is-deafening-2015-02-07?page=1 --- ## [Fuel pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure/89028)
**Author:** [@mswulf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mswulf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure/89028 "2015-02-15T06:29:17Z")
95 lincoln towncar was running fine all day. made a pit stop later on and the car wouldn't start. previous owner said it would do that occationally and to let it sit for 20 min. or so. still wouldn't start! released fuel… --- ## [Crown Vic Doesn't Play MP3's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-vic-doesnt-play-mp3s/88932)
**Author:** [@MaDmOnkyKungFu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaDmOnkyKungFu)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-vic-doesnt-play-mp3s/88932 "2015-02-15T03:54:24Z")
I have a 2006 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and it will play Cd's but not burned CD. I tried using MP3's and FLAC file types with no luck. Any ideas on how to play a burned CD in a Crown Vic? --- ## [Buying a "little old lady" car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-little-old-lady-car/88766)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-little-old-lady-car/88766 "2015-02-14T20:27:34Z")
Okay guys, here is my question. I have the opportunity to by the proverbial "little old lady" car. It is a 2007 Buick Lucerne with only 6,000 miles on it. The women is my friend's Aunt, so I know the car's history. I… --- ## [AM/FM/USB-memory-stick mp3 player for home use, similar as for car use?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-fm-usb-memory-stick-mp3-player-for-home-use-similar-as-for-car-use/88986)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-fm-usb-memory-stick-mp3-player-for-home-use-similar-as-for-car-use/88986 "2015-02-13T11:09:32Z")
I'd like to buy a small am/fm radio with a usb-memory-stick mp3 function. So I could load up a memory stick with podcasts I like and play them at home if I wasn't so impressed with the on-the-air radio programming at t… --- ## [Is there a better way to search for used(or new) parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-better-way-to-search-for-used-or-new-parts/89015)
**Author:** [@usedcarparts\_nearU](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usedcarparts_nearU)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 8:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-better-way-to-search-for-used-or-new-parts/89015 "2015-02-13T08:19:49Z")
When searching for used spare parts on any classified ad site we tend to miss out a lot of parts as they are listed under a different make/model/year. Say I am looking for a steering wheel for my Ford, I would enter Ford… --- ## [Must watch 60 Minutes this Sunday](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-watch-60-minutes-this-sunday/88955)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2015, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-watch-60-minutes-this-sunday/88955 "2015-02-11T03:24:57Z")
60 Minutes will be doing a segment this Sunday on how hackers can hack into your new car and take it over. They can honk your horn, turn on your windshield wipers, disable the brakes etc. This is the kind of thing tha… --- ## [Someone tampered with my car - why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/someone-tampered-with-my-car-why/88891)
**Author:** [@Kore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kore)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2015, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/someone-tampered-with-my-car-why/88891 "2015-02-10T12:05:29Z")
Hi everyone, I have a strange one here. I got into my 2000 V70 Turbo and noticed that someone had cracked the gear shift box. I didn't know what to think so I checked to see if they messed with the gear shift (automat… --- ## [I found a little gem today in my math book](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-found-a-little-gem-today-in-my-math-book/88978)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2015, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-found-a-little-gem-today-in-my-math-book/88978 "2015-02-10T06:28:01Z")
As I was studying for my Math 160 book, I came upon a little gem... a reference to the show! --- ## [Passenger seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-seat/88974)
**Author:** [@forsythia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/forsythia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2015, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-seat/88974 "2015-02-09T23:25:50Z")
the passenger seat in our 2015 hyundai sante fe sport is not power but the seat can manually adjust forward and backward and the back rest can be moved backward and forward. The seat cannot be moved up and down. It is w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=256) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=258)