# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=271 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 272 --- ## [What's everybody up to this Labor Day weekend?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-everybody-up-to-this-labor-day-weekend/86916)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-everybody-up-to-this-labor-day-weekend/86916 "2014-09-02T23:06:57Z")
...as for me, went to the Allegheny Co. Rib Festival with my stepson. It was just outside of Heinz Field, and there were two ballgames (Pitt and Pirates) in the general vicinity, and I decided to forgo paying $20 and get… --- ## [Saturn 2003, L3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-2003-l3/86950)
**Author:** [@titus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/titus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-2003-l3/86950 "2014-09-02T22:41:42Z")
Live in FL, after I turn off the ignition the fan keeps running for about 4 or 5 minutes. I seems like it is cooling down the car. Doesn't happen all the time, it might even be a cooler day when this happens, is that a p… --- ## [Tesla Model S - reality is troubling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-s-reality-is-troubling/85940)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 371\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-s-reality-is-troubling/85940 "2014-09-02T19:15:10Z")
Edmunds is wrapping up their 30,000 mile test of a Tesla S. During that time, they've had to have THREE drive units (which I think is the motor/rear axle assembly), and one main (large) battery replaced. All under warr… --- ## [How can I clean the engine bay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-clean-the-engine-bay/86920)
**Author:** [@mattmro444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattmro444)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-clean-the-engine-bay/86920 "2014-09-02T17:39:28Z")
Summer coming up so gonna give the car a good going over. What is the best way to clean the engine bay? Thanks MRO Supply --- ## [At higher speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-higher-speed/86865)
**Author:** [@mattmro444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattmro444)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-higher-speed/86865 "2014-09-02T06:42:58Z")
I am running at higher speed settings only one of my motors runs. When I lowered my steps per mm in marlin the issue went away. Do you guys think it could be a current issue or a motor issue? Thanks MRO Supply --- ## [SUVs and Trucks for long legs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suvs-and-trucks-for-long-legs/86917)
**Author:** [@mnewson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mnewson)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suvs-and-trucks-for-long-legs/86917 "2014-09-02T02:14:45Z")
I'm 5'11", and in the market for a used mid-size SUV or compact to mid-size truck. I can't believe the lack of legroom in somoe of these models! I tried to squeeze into a Landrover SE, and my knees were up against the s… --- ## [After market rear view cameras/monitors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-rear-view-cameras-monitors/86906)
**Author:** [@Mikeschaffer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikeschaffer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2014, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-rear-view-cameras-monitors/86906 "2014-09-01T22:54:35Z")
Is it worth getting an aftermarket rear view camera? If so, what do people think about the ones where the monitor is in your rearview mirror? I just bought a used Mazda CX nine and it's way bigger than any car I've ever … --- ## [2008 Honda Civic Hybrid Makes Strange Noise When Coasting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-hybrid-makes-strange-noise-when-coasting/86951)
**Author:** [@mayapapaya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mayapapaya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2014, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-hybrid-makes-strange-noise-when-coasting/86951 "2014-09-01T21:13:12Z")
My 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid has been making a strange whirring/clicking noise recently when I am coasting at around 30-40 mph with my foot off both the gas and break. It only makes the noise at this time and as soon as I … --- ## [Really want to get an EV - good idea? Too much work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-want-to-get-an-ev-good-idea-too-much-work/86536)
**Author:** [@bnewton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bnewton)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2014, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-want-to-get-an-ev-good-idea-too-much-work/86536 "2014-09-01T07:08:45Z")
Hi all! My old car is on it's very last legs, and I'm considering getting an EV next. I'm trying to figure out whether it's a terrible idea. (I know that you don't end up saving that much money (if any) because the … --- ## [1950 Cadillac 61 series (correction - not deville)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950-cadillac-61-series-correction-not-deville/84871)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 316\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2014, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1950-cadillac-61-series-correction-not-deville/84871 "2014-09-01T05:32:56Z")
Im considering trading straight up my 1998 Mustang GT 5 speed for a 1950 Cadillac Deville. As you could imagine, the Cadillac is somewhat rough and needs work. Its a project car. It DOES run and the owner (a dealer) p… --- ## [SUV - Land Rover vs. anything else](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-land-rover-vs-anything-else/86869)
**Author:** [@Dario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dario)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-land-rover-vs-anything-else/86869 "2014-08-31T18:48:17Z")
We need a new car. I currently own a Land Rover Discovery and it's just the biggest POS I've ever owned. The wife, however, wants to seriously consider a Land Rover LR4 because she's heard they are "better" mechanically.… --- ## [Please Jay Leno, don't lie to us](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-jay-leno-dont-lie-to-us/86659)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-jay-leno-dont-lie-to-us/86659 "2014-08-31T18:27:01Z")
The latest issue of AutoWeek magazine, which arrived today, has a new column written by Jay Leno. It's slanted to the DIY crowd. Please understand that I have always been a Jay Leno fan. OTHER than his money, he and I… --- ## [Torsion bar lift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torsion-bar-lift/86914)
**Author:** [@chrisnward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisnward)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torsion-bar-lift/86914 "2014-08-31T07:58:00Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0 V6. I've read that you could easily lift the front by cranking on that torsion bar bolt and get about 1.5 inches from it. Only question I have is because it knocks out the alignment and… --- ## [V6 vs V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-vs-v8/86718)
**Author:** [@jsbond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsbond)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-vs-v8/86718 "2014-08-31T04:42:20Z")
Hello. I've been driving a Caddy V8 a number of years..love the power, though not really needed most of the time. I am concerned about going to a V6, however, posts on many sites SAY the V6 has as much power as a V8 th… --- ## [Pre owned car help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-owned-car-help/86774)
**Author:** [@Scott45rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott45rpm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-owned-car-help/86774 "2014-08-31T04:02:52Z")
Hi my last two cars have been preowned Toyota Camrys which I have absolutely loved driving. My wife drives a Honda Civic with 275,000 miles on it but it's on its last legs. I'm thinking about taking a job which is 90 mi… --- ## [Carsick due to wife's use of cruise control on congested roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carsick-due-to-wifes-use-of-cruise-control-on-congested-roads/86816)
**Author:** [@Carsick\_Husband](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carsick_Husband)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carsick-due-to-wifes-use-of-cruise-control-on-congested-roads/86816 "2014-08-31T03:55:03Z")
My wife is using cruise control on congested roads, and all the quick deceleration's, followed by surges when she turns it back on make me want to puke. When I criticize her driving in any way, she gets mad and drives wo… --- ## [Looking for vehicle recommendations - Interesting story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-vehicle-recommendations-interesting-story/86727)
**Author:** [@rb608](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rb608)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-vehicle-recommendations-interesting-story/86727 "2014-08-31T03:09:38Z")
So my son, in his early 20s, has decided to join the circus. Well, not exactly; but he does plan to travel with a jousting troupe that entertains at various Renaissance Faires around the country. Not exactly the career… --- ## [04 Subaru Forester auto-transmission all wheel drive lockout on dry pavement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-subaru-forester-auto-transmission-all-wheel-drive-lockout-on-dry-pavement/86793)
**Author:** [@A\_D\_HEGE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A_D_HEGE)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-subaru-forester-auto-transmission-all-wheel-drive-lockout-on-dry-pavement/86793 "2014-08-31T01:59:18Z")
Am I doing any damage to my 04 Forrester drive train with auto-transmission when I put the AWD fuse into the slot in the fuse box to activate the solenoid which disconnects the rear drive wheels from the drive train, res… --- ## [Question about oil change intervals, time limit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-oil-change-intervals-time-limit/86901)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-oil-change-intervals-time-limit/86901 "2014-08-31T01:16:43Z")
I don't really see the reason behind the monthly limit on oil change. Let's take a hypothetical case: New car, you drain the oil, change the filter, add new oil. Now leave the car untouched for 12 months. Why would yo… --- ## [Missing transman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-transman/86784)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-transman/86784 "2014-08-31T00:50:16Z")
are you out there? --- ## [Ford focus/Mazda?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-mazda/86856)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-mazda/86856 "2014-08-30T22:56:04Z")
Is a 2005 ford focus really a Mazda 3 under the hood? Are both ok cars? Or dependable? --- ## [What do you think about Fords move to all aluminum F series trucks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-fords-move-to-all-aluminum-f-series-trucks/86867)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-fords-move-to-all-aluminum-f-series-trucks/86867 "2014-08-30T19:00:13Z")
Just read an article on it and seems to me they have gone to an awful lot of trouble to save 700 pounds. Higher cost, hard to repair, hard to weld, etc. so need to rivet and glue where they used to spot weld. Need to t… --- ## [Ford v-10 compression test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-v-10-compression-test/86878)
**Author:** [@Ellis9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ellis9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-v-10-compression-test/86878 "2014-08-30T16:24:12Z")
I'm looking at a 99 Southwind MH with 49k miles on it. I'm having the RV dealer take it to a shop for a compression test. What is a good range to look for? 175-190 may be too much to hope for? --- ## [Anyone got some details on the 2nd generation Mitsu Mighty Max?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-got-some-details-on-the-2nd-generation-mitsu-mighty-max/86866)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 9:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-got-some-details-on-the-2nd-generation-mitsu-mighty-max/86866 "2014-08-30T09:05:18Z")
We're looking for a little truck to do light jobs like hauling bulk mulch, occasional furniture hauling, snowblower/lawn mower transport, etc. We looked at how much we've spent at Uhaul renting their trucks this summer a… --- ## [Help me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me/86676)
**Author:** [@mattmro444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattmro444)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me/86676 "2014-08-30T06:48:47Z")
Hi there, I have some old parts of my oldest Kia... Now I want to buy another one. So parts of all the old car will be sold by reasonable prices, do you all thing these will give me few pocket moneys !!!!!!!!! thank… --- ## [Recommendations for a Van/Cargo van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-a-van-cargo-van/86584)
**Author:** [@Pug\_Mama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pug_Mama)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-a-van-cargo-van/86584 "2014-08-30T02:27:46Z")
I run a non-profit organization. We are looking into getting a van because we attend a lot of outreach events and have to take a lot of items with us. We also have a thrift store and need to occasionally pick up items fr… --- ## [Drivers wearing headphones in cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-wearing-headphones-in-cars/86863)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-wearing-headphones-in-cars/86863 "2014-08-30T00:08:20Z")
Another post brought up the topic of AUX jacks being used for headphones. That raised a few questions in my mind. Why is it illegal for drivers to wear headphones while driving? I understand the need for emergency ve… --- ## [1976 Mercedes Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-mercedes-sedan/86875)
**Author:** [@danacaitlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danacaitlin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-mercedes-sedan/86875 "2014-08-29T23:54:42Z")
I am looking at purchasing a 1976 Mercedes 280S Sedan. It has 80,000 original miles and I could get it for $3,000. Am I crazy? Will I be constantly repairing? --- ## [I Have a Question about USB/AUX jacks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-question-about-usb-aux-jacks/86860)
**Author:** [@gp.kazam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gp.kazam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2014, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-question-about-usb-aux-jacks/86860 "2014-08-29T01:17:55Z")
Greetings all, I have a simple question about the usb/aux jacks that u find in cars nowadays. I want to know if you can use them to listen to the radio with headphones. This goes for both types.. will standard iPod headp… --- ## [When did the Camry switch to an Electronic Throttle Control/Throttle Actuator Control?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-the-camry-switch-to-an-electronic-throttle-control-throttle-actuator-control/86855)
**Author:** [@Swami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swami)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-the-camry-switch-to-an-electronic-throttle-control-throttle-actuator-control/86855 "2014-08-28T21:43:27Z")
Does the 2002 Camry V6 XLE have an IAC or not? @db4690 pointed out in http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2299955/2002-toyota-camry-v6-stall-when-stopping/p1 that the 2005 Camry doesn't have an IAC. I'm just curiou… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=270) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=272)