# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=263 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 264 --- ## [Why aren't car batteries more deadly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-arent-car-batteries-more-deadly/88223)
**Author:** [@dstarr3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dstarr3)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2014, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-arent-car-batteries-more-deadly/88223 "2014-12-03T08:47:10Z")
So, I've been reading up on car batteries, because I've always been somewhat terrified of the things and have generally stayed away from them. I've known for a while now that it takes just a few dozen milliamps to severe… --- ## [Fog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog/88186)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2014, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog/88186 "2014-12-03T08:45:12Z")
anyone got any good ideas on keeping fog off inside of windshield try rainx window fog for inside did not work. --- ## [Dreamliner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dreamliner/88175)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2014, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dreamliner/88175 "2014-12-03T04:55:14Z")
It's true. Some folks have money and no brains. The recent build on the restoration of the GM Dreamliner is proof. The owner paid craftsman to work on the rusty hulk for over 1 yr. no mention was made of final cost. I th… --- ## [Automatic transmition shifting to neutral when slowing down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmition-shifting-to-neutral-when-slowing-down/88219)
**Author:** [@minimn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minimn)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmition-shifting-to-neutral-when-slowing-down/88219 "2014-12-02T19:33:56Z")
I have a relative that does this allot i didn't think was a good idea he said it don't hurt anything, and get better millage. Can this hurt anything, or actually help with mileage other than maybe coasting with it in gea… --- ## [Installing after market Navigation system to an 2015 RX350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-after-market-navigation-system-to-an-2015-rx350/88228)
**Author:** [@DontLikeDealerPrice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DontLikeDealerPrice)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2014, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-after-market-navigation-system-to-an-2015-rx350/88228 "2014-12-02T06:12:13Z")
Hi everyone, I want to install an after market Navigation system to the 2015 RX350 but could not find the manufacture part number of the Navigation system for the 2015 model or if the previous year Navigation models (2… --- ## [Reject this warranty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reject-this-warranty/88220)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reject-this-warranty/88220 "2014-12-01T06:19:50Z")
I picked up and paid (cash) for my 2015 Legacy, and I didn't take any of the upsells. However, the upsell manager knew from my salesman that I wouldn't want the extended warranty, so he claimed that they offered me the "… --- ## [Buick Rendezvous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-rendezvous/88205)
**Author:** [@GmaCilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GmaCilla)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-rendezvous/88205 "2014-12-01T02:54:12Z")
I have a 2002 Buick Rendezvous with about 160,000 miles on it and has now had three (yes, 3) head gasket replacements at $1500 for each one. This seems to happen about every 50,000 miles, otherwise, it has been a good ve… --- ## [Bait & Switch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bait-switch/87072)
**Author:** [@DexT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DexT)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bait-switch/87072 "2014-12-01T00:25:26Z")
I inherited my parent's 1995 Nissan Maxima, an almost 20 year old car with 112k miles. I do most of my repairs but for the power steering pump I purchased a re-manufactured pump and asked a local shop for a quote to repl… --- ## [Get your love back, baby?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-your-love-back-baby/88195)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2014, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-your-love-back-baby/88195 "2014-11-30T23:41:10Z")
has anyone ever re-acquired a car that they regretted getting rid of? --- ## [Importance of replacing brake fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importance-of-replacing-brake-fluids/88162)
**Author:** [@clarence123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clarence123)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2014, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/importance-of-replacing-brake-fluids/88162 "2014-11-30T09:18:58Z")
Hello, I am not an expert in auto related stuffs, but I heard that replacing the brake fluid is an important part in auto maintenance. I saw a blog ( http://www.serviceplus416.com/car-news/why-its-important-to-replace-yo… --- ## [Can we get rid of the "Share This" button, please?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-we-get-rid-of-the-share-this-button-please/88184)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-we-get-rid-of-the-share-this-button-please/88184 "2014-11-29T20:53:28Z")
@cdaquila , did you know that if you hover your mouse over the "share this" button, it pops up a window that you can't get rid of without hitting escape (which is counterintuitive, where's the close button)? Even if you … --- ## [What should I put in the back of my 2wd s10 for the winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-put-in-the-back-of-my-2wd-s10-for-the-winter/88170)
**Author:** [@SlammedS10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SlammedS10)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 9:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-put-in-the-back-of-my-2wd-s10-for-the-winter/88170 "2014-11-29T09:32:50Z")
I have a 98 Chevy s10 2.2L, 2WD. I need to know what I should put in the bed so it's not going to slide all over the place. Also how much weight should I put in there? --- ## [Low mile car value?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-mile-car-value/88190)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-mile-car-value/88190 "2014-11-29T09:15:04Z")
Found an 04 intrepid w/36k miles. Bad motor. Seller wants 750. A good 04 w/150k miles is worth $2k? I can get a used motor for 600-800 but than I am getting close to $2k all in. Is the fixed car with used motor but low o… --- ## [Recall Confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-confusion/88187)
**Author:** [@shoebox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shoebox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recall-confusion/88187 "2014-11-29T08:57:22Z")
Hi, I am looking at the honda recall for airbags. I'm a little confused...there is 2011 honda element with a recall but other models are fine that year. I don't get how that is...why don't they recall the other models… --- ## [Have you gotten busted for talking on a handheld cellphone while driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-gotten-busted-for-talking-on-a-handheld-cellphone-while-driving/88133)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-gotten-busted-for-talking-on-a-handheld-cellphone-while-driving/88133 "2014-11-28T18:21:16Z")
I keep seeing drivers talking on their handheld cellphones while driving. And they're usually not paying attention to the road, either. In my neck of the woods, it's been illegal to do that, for a few years by now. I… --- ## [A bit low on brake fluid...can I just add?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-bit-low-on-brake-fluid-can-i-just-add/88169)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-bit-low-on-brake-fluid-can-i-just-add/88169 "2014-11-28T07:48:53Z")
2009 Lexus ES350 80K miles While replacing the battery, I noticed the brake fluid was at the MIN line. Since the fluid is well over a couple years old, I know the proper way is to dump and replace with new. This is s… --- ## [Auto Insurance - Get rid of old cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-insurance-get-rid-of-old-cars/88164)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-insurance-get-rid-of-old-cars/88164 "2014-11-28T07:21:13Z")
My friend has a very well maintained 2000 corolla that has about 80k miles. Last week, he hit an SUV on the front passenger's side (corolla) lightly. The damage was the front bumper, hood, and the quarter panel. All t… --- ## [Battery Booster Pack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-booster-pack/88172)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2014, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-booster-pack/88172 "2014-11-27T14:39:30Z")
This weekend on PBS TV Motor Week, Gus demonstrated a new lightweight Lithium Ion powered battery pack the size of a large I-pad. Can't find any sources. Anyone have an idea? --- ## [Snow tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/88115)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/88115 "2014-11-25T21:51:43Z")
My kid has small suv with 235/65/16 tires and steel wheels. Rather odd size, as in hard to find used. Their tires have 1/3 tread left. Not so good for winter snow. A new set is $450-500. I found a seller with exact wheel… --- ## [Counterfeit tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/counterfeit-tires/88120)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/counterfeit-tires/88120 "2014-11-25T21:21:54Z")
Yup! That is the latest scam that you have to watch out for: http://consumerist.com/2014/11/17/really-cheap-tires-surprise-they-might-be-risky-counterfeits/ --- ## [Please discuss or flame this observation!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-discuss-or-flame-this-observation/88137)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-discuss-or-flame-this-observation/88137 "2014-11-25T08:57:49Z")
Based on limited evidence (a number of friends in northern VT who own various makes of cars), I'm thinking that the general rule is: Local, independent mechanics make their money and build customer loyalty through hon… --- ## [Heater core 101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-101/88151)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-101/88151 "2014-11-24T21:15:13Z")
is it possible for a heater core to leak but the carpet is bone dry. --- ## [Sell/Trade-In and Buy New or Keep - Advice Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-trade-in-and-buy-new-or-keep-advice-needed/88106)
**Author:** [@luvs2chill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luvs2chill)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2014, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-trade-in-and-buy-new-or-keep-advice-needed/88106 "2014-11-24T08:00:01Z")
Firstly, I know I've made several mistakes already, and admittedly I feel limited in my ability to do sound calculations on my own, for an accurate assessment of my situation and what is the best decision overall when co… --- ## [Winter Driving Techniques](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-driving-techniques/57901)
**Author:** [@mb5191](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mb5191)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-driving-techniques/57901 "2014-11-23T19:25:55Z")
Winter (for some of us) is coming upon us and that means we'll be driving in all sorts of horrible weather from slush to ice to freezing rain. Car companies have done wonders in just the last decade to make cars safer an… --- ## [Rental car - Which car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-which-car/88077)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-which-car/88077 "2014-11-22T23:59:15Z")
Hi will be going on a road trip of 13 days in December, which will cover Arizona, New Mexico and some part of Colorado (weather safe). I will be driving at least 2800 miles. I will be taking rental car. I can get few opt… --- ## [Battery question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-question/88113)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-question/88113 "2014-11-22T09:18:18Z")
2009 Lexus ES350 79,500 miles A month ago while waiting to pick up my daughter, I had the radio on for a few minutes while the engine was off. Car would not start while all the electrical worked so had to get a jump. … --- ## [Opinions needed, getting a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-needed-getting-a-new-car/88126)
**Author:** [@flameinthesnow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flameinthesnow)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinions-needed-getting-a-new-car/88126 "2014-11-22T07:27:08Z")
Hey all, I'm new here. Not a car aficionado. My car got destroyed by a wayward tree limb awhile back and I'm in the market for another car. Goin' used. At the moment, my top 2 choices are a 2001 Mercury Sable and a 2005 … --- ## [Nervous about a Subaru purchase (or, Forester vs. Ford Ranger)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nervous-about-a-subaru-purchase-or-forester-vs-ford-ranger/88100)
**Author:** [@SnacksOnDeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SnacksOnDeck)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nervous-about-a-subaru-purchase-or-forester-vs-ford-ranger/88100 "2014-11-22T05:07:51Z")
Hi all, After spending a month or so looking around at used cars in my area, I've settled on a few that I'm interested in. One is a 1-owner 2008 Subaru Forester with 119k miles, new timing belt, new brakes, and a 1 ye… --- ## [Hood Release Handle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-release-handle/88122)
**Author:** [@Bozz-Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bozz-Man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-release-handle/88122 "2014-11-21T23:45:45Z")
Anyone with experience replacing a new Hood Release Handle on a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL? OR, know how to open the hood without the Hood Release Handle inside the car? I replaced and correctly re-attached the rel… --- ## [Hey guys! it s wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-guys-it-s-wesw/88117)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-guys-it-s-wesw/88117 "2014-11-21T13:59:08Z")
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