# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=260 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 261 --- ## [Will the Toyota "A-BAT" ever exist?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-toyota-a-bat-ever-exist/88611)
**Author:** [@Leisure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leisure)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 8:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-the-toyota-a-bat-ever-exist/88611 "2015-01-13T08:02:10Z")
Hello -- I came across several articles/discussions about a Toyota future small truck called the "A-BAT." I'm getting older and the current line of "small" trucks (Tacoma, Frontier, Colorado) are too high off the ground … --- ## [Misfire 101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-101/88651)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-101/88651 "2015-01-13T04:05:15Z")
can a bad head gasket cause a misfire. --- ## [E15?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e15/88341)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e15/88341 "2015-01-13T03:46:35Z")
E85 is not hard to find in my town. Now there are stations selling e15 and e30 also. Maybe 10 total. I think the e15 price is 10 cents less than e10. Not sure if e15 and it's slightly lower fuel mileage is a good trade o… --- ## [How fast could or should I go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-fast-could-or-should-i-go/88639)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-fast-could-or-should-i-go/88639 "2015-01-13T03:35:25Z")
Lately I really got into hiking. To reach the trailheads often I have to travel on forest service roads. Sometimes I cover 3 miles or 15 miles one way on these gravel roads with potholes. The quality of these roads fluc… --- ## [05 Legacy wagon, grandma owned w/15k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-legacy-wagon-grandma-owned-w-15k/88607)
**Author:** [@volvo13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/volvo13)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-legacy-wagon-grandma-owned-w-15k/88607 "2015-01-12T06:56:06Z")
Hi everyone, I'm in the market for a used car and I've been looking and looking. My old cars have all been Volvo's, my current is a 95 960 wagon w/200k. So I'm getting to old to deal with the joys of playing mechani… --- ## [Advice on 2011 Infiniti G37](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-2011-infiniti-g37/88549)
**Author:** [@CamaroBeachGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CamaroBeachGuy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-2011-infiniti-g37/88549 "2015-01-11T04:53:26Z")
Dealer traded for this model. Certified. 45k miles. All service records. How reliable is this model? Expensive to maintain? Car would acquire 30k miles per year mainly highway. Would need to last three four years. … --- ## [New cars do have some advantages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars-do-have-some-advantages/88559)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars-do-have-some-advantages/88559 "2015-01-11T01:09:08Z")
Sometimes I find myself complaining here about what I think are unnecessary complications with newer cars. But I was reading an article in a magazine about old trucks the other day and got a new perspective. The truck … --- ## [Accident in california](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accident-in-california/88612)
**Author:** [@smilingtears](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smilingtears)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accident-in-california/88612 "2015-01-09T21:37:24Z")
recently I was involved in accident with big Chevy SUV. I own 2009 toyota corolla. It resulted in other person fault so lucky i do not have to pay anything. its around $4000 cost for repair. Front Body frame was twisted … --- ## [Not very aware of details](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-very-aware-of-details/88537)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-very-aware-of-details/88537 "2015-01-09T19:54:47Z")
I find it almost incomprehensible that this customer didn't notice for 2 months that the Dodge dealer had given him a cheaper Charger, with less equipment than the one that he ordered and paid for, but at least the deal… --- ## [2003 Impala....had traction control kick on today...what is it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-had-traction-control-kick-on-today-what-is-it/88579)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 10:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-had-traction-control-kick-on-today-what-is-it/88579 "2015-01-09T10:04:52Z")
I just bought a 2003 Impala about a month back, last night we got our first snow of the season. As I was driving in at spots some kind of "traction" control kicked in and I guess helped me get better traction. I have n… --- ## [CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM: Cold Weather 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-hybrid-system-cold-weather-2008-toyota-camry-hybrid/88613)
**Author:** [@PaintJockey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaintJockey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-hybrid-system-cold-weather-2008-toyota-camry-hybrid/88613 "2015-01-09T09:25:02Z")
I get the CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM warning on the dash display. Can this be triggered by cold weather? --- ## [GM announces New Sensor Technology to Predict Car Problems in Advance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-announces-new-sensor-technology-to-predict-car-problems-in-advance/88590)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-announces-new-sensor-technology-to-predict-car-problems-in-advance/88590 "2015-01-09T08:57:59Z")
We here at Car Talk Forums have discussed this issue in regard to the commonly reported "fails to crank" problem. i.e. the possibility that the car's computer could monitor the voltages at the battery and starter duri… --- ## [What's the best turbo charged car in your opinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-turbo-charged-car-in-your-opinion/88531)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-best-turbo-charged-car-in-your-opinion/88531 "2015-01-08T21:38:12Z")
OK so I'm looking to buy a car with a turbo stock all wheel drive and has to be luxurious and have power everything I'm a mechanic so I search for this car with problem and buy it for a lower price and fix it my self how… --- ## [15 years of automobile mishaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/15-years-of-automobile-mishaps/88505)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/15-years-of-automobile-mishaps/88505 "2015-01-08T21:25:06Z")
Now it is almost 2015. I am curious if the members of this forum can put together a list of engineering, manufacturing, design mishaps related to automobiles of the past 15 years. For example: Mid 2000's Subaru 4 cylind… --- ## [Interested in buying a cordless electric impact wrench is 300 ft lbs enough for everyday task](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interested-in-buying-a-cordless-electric-impact-wrench-is-300-ft-lbs-enough-for-everyday-task/88554)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interested-in-buying-a-cordless-electric-impact-wrench-is-300-ft-lbs-enough-for-everyday-task/88554 "2015-01-08T13:24:08Z")
ok so im in the market for a impact gun at first i wanted to get a air impact but realized i do a lot of work on the road now im looking in to buy a cordless impact gun I saw a craftsman impact link at the bottom pretty … --- ## [Here is why you change your oil!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-is-why-you-change-your-oil/88551)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-is-why-you-change-your-oil/88551 "2015-01-07T23:06:21Z")
Thought you guys would get a kick out of this: http://www.kare11.com/story/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/2015/01/01/prinsburg-pickup-chevy-bob-sportel-75/21169665/ --- ## [E85 $0.86](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-0-86/88509)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-0-86/88509 "2015-01-07T20:11:49Z")
Gas station in edmore mich has e10 for 1.86 which is nice and e85 is $0.86. 1 more penny and the price will match the ethanol content. The station in alex used to be the low price leader. When e10 is $1, e85 will be free… --- ## [Son can't register 2002 Mazda Protege in Florida](https://community.cartalk.com/t/son-cant-register-2002-mazda-protege-in-florida/88514)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 10:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/son-cant-register-2002-mazda-protege-in-florida/88514 "2015-01-07T10:52:12Z")
Someone wrote on another thread about buying a car in Florida. That reminds me of my son's current problem. They made the big mistake of moving to Florida for his wife's teaching job. Florida has been stiffing them at … --- ## [Bleeding the air out of a cooling system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-the-air-out-of-a-cooling-system/88571)
**Author:** [@dodge330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dodge330)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-the-air-out-of-a-cooling-system/88571 "2015-01-06T10:42:09Z")
I heard that you could place a flat screwdriver between the upper radiator hose and the end of radiator. Is this procedure really work? --- ## [Nevada / CA registration / sale question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nevada-ca-registration-sale-question/88547)
**Author:** [@aleroguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aleroguy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nevada-ca-registration-sale-question/88547 "2015-01-05T14:43:25Z")
In 2004 I bought an RV in California. I had a normal registration until about 2009, when I obtained a non-operational California registration for the RV. The vehicle was registered in a county in California that does no… --- ## [Auto Repair Business Owners - Do you use online signatures to charge credit card?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-repair-business-owners-do-you-use-online-signatures-to-charge-credit-card/88557)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Y](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Y)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-repair-business-owners-do-you-use-online-signatures-to-charge-credit-card/88557 "2015-01-05T12:00:32Z")
Hello, I've recently run into a problem with a customer we charged after getting the go-ahead over the phone. The customer had an issue with the repair and put a stop payment on his card. We're disputing this with the c… --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester/88564)
**Author:** [@Lemans74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemans74)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester/88564 "2015-01-05T07:14:44Z")
I bought a 2015 Subaru Forester. Our test ride was on a smooth road. After buying the car, I noticed how bumpy the ride is on only slightly rough roads. Also the paint has some cracks near the door edges. Does any one el… --- ## [When do you use N (Neutral) in an automatic gear transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-you-use-n-neutral-in-an-automatic-gear-transmission/88432)
**Author:** [@RIMDToyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIMDToyota)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-you-use-n-neutral-in-an-automatic-gear-transmission/88432 "2015-01-05T04:38:10Z")
When do you use N (Neutral) in an automatic gear transmission? I am finding various pieces on above subject, but I am not sure what does work. Some use during towing. I know some of you may have used N (Neutral) in a… --- ## [Here is a rare and beautiful car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-is-a-rare-and-beautiful-car/88550)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-is-a-rare-and-beautiful-car/88550 "2015-01-04T18:34:20Z")
Cowboy film star Tom Mix had a custom-built Cord 812 Phaeton built for himself in 1937, and the custom features of the car make it even more rare than other Cords of that era. It was apparently completely rebuilt, as … --- ## [Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption/88459)
**Author:** [@Fedex\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fedex_Man)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption/88459 "2015-01-03T20:42:50Z")
Started using oil after conventional oil was put in after using synthetic oil. So far not using a lot but still using oil. Its using about a quart every 1500 miles. Thanks for any info.. --- ## [Car buying in the DC area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-buying-in-the-dc-area/88541)
**Author:** [@NotARobot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotARobot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-buying-in-the-dc-area/88541 "2015-01-03T06:53:29Z")
I am thinking of getting a new car, specifically a plug-in hybrid (likely Volt), in the DC region. I live in MD but have heard that cars are just cheaper in VA. I looked up the Virginia tax and it's 4.05% (according to t… --- ## [What are the qualifications for the different badges?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-different-badges/88527)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-qualifications-for-the-different-badges/88527 "2015-01-03T06:34:05Z")
When does a poster become a duct tape specialist, junior grease monkey, senior grease monkey, or long lost Magliozzi brother? I can't seem to find it on the site, although I think it was posted here someplace at one tim… --- ## [1997 nissan pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup/88538)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup/88538 "2015-01-03T06:24:53Z")
does anyone have the diagram of the heater hoses coming from the engine to the heater core. 1997 nissan plckup xe 2.4 liter engine. --- ## [Thoughts on the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-the-2015-mitsubishi-outlander-sport/88539)
**Author:** [@CamaroBeachGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CamaroBeachGuy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-the-2015-mitsubishi-outlander-sport/88539 "2015-01-03T05:10:13Z")
I drove a base model this week and loved the drive and ride quality. My experience was in city traffic, not highway. I checked reviews and most cited loud noise, lackluster power,but I didn't find those issues. My con… --- ## [How's this for...strange?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hows-this-for-strange/88533)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hows-this-for-strange/88533 "2015-01-02T19:12:02Z")
A man in Missouri recently had a turn signal lever surgically-removed from his arm, after it had been embedded for over 50 years. This scenario resulted from a major accident with his T-Bird, many decades ago. http://w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=259) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=261)