# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=264 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 265 --- ## [What was the pseudo-logic behind parking on wood (not cement) for winter storage of car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-pseudo-logic-behind-parking-on-wood-not-cement-for-winter-storage-of-car/88119)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-the-pseudo-logic-behind-parking-on-wood-not-cement-for-winter-storage-of-car/88119 "2014-11-21T01:50:30Z")
What was the pseudo-logic behind parking on wood (not cement) for winter storage of car ? --- ## [Service Departments Rant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-departments-rant/88013)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-departments-rant/88013 "2014-11-20T21:26:36Z")
So Im about to change the trans fluid in the cadillac. I read online that all modern cadillac transmission fluids are compatible with previous (now obsolete) transmission fluids. In order to verify that I simply wanted t… --- ## [Cenex fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cenex-fuel/88095)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cenex-fuel/88095 "2014-11-20T20:25:36Z")
E85 is $1.77 in NW mn at the cenex station. Lowest price in nation. Woohoo. --- ## [What exactly is a "Hemi"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exactly-is-a-hemi/88099)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exactly-is-a-hemi/88099 "2014-11-20T19:54:18Z")
I've hear this term all the time. I think I heard the teenagers when I was a kid talk about "hemis" too. "You gotta get a hemi George!". But I have -- and had -- little idea what this term means, or why I'd want it… --- ## [Taurus or Neon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-or-neon/88079)
**Author:** [@3cs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/3cs)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-or-neon/88079 "2014-11-19T15:59:43Z")
Hello everyone. I'm looking for used car buying advice. Son is in college and needs cheap reliable transportation. I am considering two cars from private parties. One is a very clean 2002 Ford Taurus with 142,000 mil… --- ## [Interesting gasoline pricing strategy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-gasoline-pricing-strategy/88087)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-gasoline-pricing-strategy/88087 "2014-11-19T11:36:57Z")
Since we've been talking about the price of fuel lately, and cash versus credit, etc., I thought I'd share something I just saw a few minutes ago, while driving The 76 station that's near my house has only one set of p… --- ## [1990 f150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-f150/88080)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2014, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-f150/88080 "2014-11-19T06:45:32Z")
hey guys I here that you all can help. I have a 1990 F150 4x4 and I'm having a bit of an issue with the rubber brake line. every time my friend take it out he says the brake line is rubbing against the tire. is this poss… --- ## [Proper use of hazard lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-use-of-hazard-lights/88038)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 9:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-use-of-hazard-lights/88038 "2014-11-18T09:56:38Z")
When are you supposed to use hazard lights? I was under the impression the answer was: Any time there is a unique limitation to your vehicle's operation that may pose a hazard to other motorists. It has come to my at… --- ## [My Subaru Is Great But I Want My VW back? Maybe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-subaru-is-great-but-i-want-my-vw-back-maybe/88007)
**Author:** [@mr\_car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr_car)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-subaru-is-great-but-i-want-my-vw-back-maybe/88007 "2014-11-18T05:26:39Z")
I have a 2011 Subaru Outback Sport and I have had zero problems with the car @ 60k miles. I like it but I don't love it. I bought it for the AWD and dependability and it has been very dependable but the AWD hasn't been a… --- ## [When to change the engine oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-change-the-engine-oil/88089)
**Author:** [@smedavaram75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smedavaram75)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-change-the-engine-oil/88089 "2014-11-18T02:06:25Z")
Hi, You might have answered this question a million times but since I am new to CarTalk, I would like to ask this question: I have 2010 Honda Accord and it has Oil change indicator. The Honda dealer says to bring car in… --- ## [How do you make left turns?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-left-turns/88019)
**Author:** [@chicago\_ben](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chicago_ben)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-left-turns/88019 "2014-11-17T23:23:56Z")
I live in Chicago, and have been driving here for 30 years. At an intersection when your making a left turn ( no red or green arrows ) we get out in the middle of the intersection and after the light turns red, 2 cars ma… --- ## [Ford Ranger Turbo Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-turbo-diesel/88081)
**Author:** [@merc380](https://community.cartalk.com/u/merc380)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-turbo-diesel/88081 "2014-11-17T15:13:54Z")
I have a 2005 ford ranger turbo diesel which has done 100000 miles and has had no problems until I took to a local service station for an oil change after I had driven for about 40 miles I had a lot of smoke from the exh… --- ## [Buy Power Credit Card](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-power-credit-card/88057)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-power-credit-card/88057 "2014-11-17T06:05:38Z")
Just saw a commercial for the Buy Power Credit Card. Apparently Chevy, GMC, Cadillac and Buick have teamed with Capital One to make a credit card that, every time you use it, earns points that can be applied for a new c… --- ## [Trade in or Pay off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-or-pay-off/88060)
**Author:** [@writergirl824](https://community.cartalk.com/u/writergirl824)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-or-pay-off/88060 "2014-11-17T04:43:02Z")
Hi, I have a 2011 Hyundai Tucson that I love. It runs great, it has 80k miles on it (I know, I travel a lot to see relatives) and I love the bluetooth, cruise etc...but I've been thinking about a bigger suv that has a 3r… --- ## [Automatic Transmission - Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-toyota/88034)
**Author:** [@Lizzard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lizzard)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-toyota/88034 "2014-11-17T01:07:59Z")
I just purchased a 2012 Toyota Corolla, and am thinking that automatic transmissions have changed since my last car! Do they automatically downshift when going downhill? I notice this especially when I take my foot off t… --- ## [Wrecking Car - Daily Driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrecking-car-daily-driver/88073)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2014, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrecking-car-daily-driver/88073 "2014-11-17T00:54:44Z")
Does anybody here have a "wrecking car" or bomber? The type you daily drive and pretty much dont care about. And maybe you have a special car you keep in the garage for nice days. I met a guy who bought a cherokee for $… --- ## [Rap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rap/88068)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rap/88068 "2014-11-16T19:49:51Z")
I reprogrammed my car so the autolock feature does not engage. But now, I see that the retained accessory power function does not work. Coincidence? I can enable the locking function and see if it has any effect on the R… --- ## [Can i put H speed rated tires on my car, when Costco's system says it supposed to be V rated?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-put-h-speed-rated-tires-on-my-car-when-costcos-system-says-it-supposed-to-be-v-rated/87885)
**Author:** [@ank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ank)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-put-h-speed-rated-tires-on-my-car-when-costcos-system-says-it-supposed-to-be-v-rated/87885 "2014-11-16T04:16:48Z")
Does it make a big difference? I have a 2005 Subaru Outback XT --- ## [Periodic training for professional mechanics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/periodic-training-for-professional-mechanics/88059)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/periodic-training-for-professional-mechanics/88059 "2014-11-15T00:06:44Z")
I got to wondering the other day what kind of training professional mechanics get? Here in the San Jose area there are a lot of engineers and scientists I encounter, and I know they go to a lot of training seminars, so… --- ## [Looking for a used vehicle for the Right of Way](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-used-vehicle-for-the-right-of-way/87929)
**Author:** [@DuluthSuperior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DuluthSuperior)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-used-vehicle-for-the-right-of-way/87929 "2014-11-14T05:30:23Z")
I am looking for a used vehicle that will work well to get me up and down pipeline Right of Ways. Do a google image search of "muddy pipeline right of way" to get a sense of the driving conditions. I will be putting a lo… --- ## [This link is to an in depth study to the most and least durable cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-link-is-to-an-in-depth-study-to-the-most-and-least-durable-cars/88048)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-link-is-to-an-in-depth-study-to-the-most-and-least-durable-cars/88048 "2014-11-14T01:34:05Z")
Most of it appears to parallel what has been discussed here many times. https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/a-car-dealer-s-scientific-guide-to-the-most-and-least-durable-used-cars-214802625.html If it has been po… --- ## [GM 3.1 V6 Reliability and Performance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-3-1-v6-reliability-and-performance/87795)
**Author:** [@Demo\_Beta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demo_Beta)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-3-1-v6-reliability-and-performance/87795 "2014-11-12T10:03:27Z")
I'm well aware of the reliability and performance of the 3800 engine, but what about the 3.1 found in a lot of late 90's early 2000's GM cars? What are the impressions from those of you who have owned one and/or worked… --- ## [Direct Injection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/direct-injection/87656)
**Author:** [@bracedude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bracedude)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/direct-injection/87656 "2014-11-11T11:55:00Z")
So if the injectors on cars with direct injection squirt fuel directly into the combustion chamber why do they even have intake valves? --- ## [Heater coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-coil/88008)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 10:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-coil/88008 "2014-11-11T10:45:40Z")
heater coil leaking.so I bypass it. because it will take a lot time to get it out. are the heater that you plug in 12 volt outlet any good. just need for frost on windshield. and were do they sell them. --- ## [Help w/HondaCivic head gasket question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-w-hondacivic-head-gasket-question/88032)
**Author:** [@KarmaAlaska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarmaAlaska)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-w-hondacivic-head-gasket-question/88032 "2014-11-11T09:54:44Z")
Our 1994 Honda Civic Hatchback ( we LOVE!, 40 MPG) blew a head gasket-vapor coming out of engine and tail pipe after it sat idling on the curb. There was still coolant in the radiator; overheating needle didn't rise to t… --- ## [Limitations of subaru/iphone pairing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/limitations-of-subaru-iphone-pairing/88001)
**Author:** [@powerdogvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powerdogvt)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/limitations-of-subaru-iphone-pairing/88001 "2014-11-11T00:51:25Z")
Please no flaming of iPhones, but two limitations (at least) seem to exist with the Subaru and the iPhone 6/iOS 8 that don't with Android/Subaru connections: You can't upload your contacts/address book from the phone … --- ## [Fuel Economy & Emission Standards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-emission-standards/87964)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-emission-standards/87964 "2014-11-10T06:01:00Z")
Now that we have both houses Republican dominated, will this have any effect on the implementation of future EPA, fuel economy and auto safety standards? --- ## [OK Experts....Does The Volvo Stay Or Go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-experts-does-the-volvo-stay-or-go/87468)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ok-experts-does-the-volvo-stay-or-go/87468 "2014-11-09T18:52:13Z")
My wife and I just traded our travel trailer for a 2005 Volvo S40 (normally aspirated) sedan. We had the travel trailer up for sale and all we got was low-ball offers and buyers (supposedly) who never showed up. We final… --- ## [94 Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-taurus/88011)
**Author:** [@Jo\_Stokeley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo_Stokeley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-taurus/88011 "2014-11-09T06:28:46Z")
I have a 94 ford Taurus all of a sudden my ac doesn't blow cold and my heat doesn't blow hot. Any ideas here? Also every now and again I hear a sound like an alarm clock coming from passenger side?? Woman here trying to … --- ## [Accelerator Control System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerator-control-system/87981)
**Author:** [@mandot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerator-control-system/87981 "2014-11-07T23:32:36Z")
"Accelerator Control System (ACS) safety standard" in almost all around the world says that "The throttle shall return to the low idle position from any accelerator position or any speed which the engine is capable of". … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=263) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=265)