# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=274 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 275 --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback, CEL, vehicle dynamics control, and flashing brake light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-cel-vehicle-dynamics-control-and-flashing-brake-light-on/86523)
**Author:** [@LDDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LDDriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-cel-vehicle-dynamics-control-and-flashing-brake-light-on/86523 "2014-08-10T22:03:00Z")
Hello, I'm on a road trip and was taking off this morning when my CEL, vehicle dynamics control light came on steadily, with a flashing brake light. It's Sunday and no repair shops are open and I need to drive from CO to… --- ## [Rules of the Road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rules-of-the-road/86500)
**Author:** [@puzzledone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puzzledone)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rules-of-the-road/86500 "2014-08-10T15:44:34Z")
Forget Nina Totenberg, the Tappets give us the best public service program on NPR. Unfortunately, once they get some drivers back on the road, arteries clog, sleepy streets convert to thoroughfares, and parking lots bec… --- ## [No acceleration when starting car (manual)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-acceleration-when-starting-car-manual/86518)
**Author:** [@Carlinha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlinha)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-acceleration-when-starting-car-manual/86518 "2014-08-10T07:22:44Z")
Okay guys this is a weird one, I am learning how to drive. We have a manual car and when I start the car ( to go at a light or stop) it will go super slow and not accelerate although I'll press on the gas... My husband… --- ## [Advance A/P buys Carquest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advance-a-p-buys-carquest/86458)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advance-a-p-buys-carquest/86458 "2014-08-10T07:17:16Z")
Recently Advance purchased Carquest. The stores don't know exactly how this is going to play out but what was told to me was only speculation. The front of the store will be Advance and sell to the general public and t… --- ## [Welding/Welders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welding-welders/86427)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2014, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welding-welders/86427 "2014-08-10T04:53:17Z")
I know everyone sneers at Harbor Freights tools in general, myself included. But as somebody who wants to learn to weld at home, I'm considering one of their cheap welders. They have a 90 amp welder that uses flux cor… --- ## [What\`s the deal with Car names?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-deal-with-car-names/86443)
**Author:** [@tardrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardrex)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-deal-with-car-names/86443 "2014-08-09T20:34:57Z")
Im sitting here reading these forums when I see an ad at the top of the page for a "2015 Chrysler 200" and I thought to myself " wow,how lazy can they get they didnt even give it a real name they just gave it a number!" … --- ## [Need more power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-more-power/86480)
**Author:** [@pilotcar94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pilotcar94)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-more-power/86480 "2014-08-09T18:10:02Z")
Hello I just bought a 1987 Toyota Supra inline 6 twin cam. I'm trying to find easy ways to get some extra torque and horsepower. Mainly torque sense that's what really matters when it comes to take off. Big accelerati… --- ## [Chevy Cruz?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cruz/86330)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 9:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cruz/86330 "2014-08-09T09:16:08Z")
Just got back from a vacation trip where we rented a Chevy Cruz for a couple of weeks....Expecting a GM Econo-Box, I was surprised and impressed with this car...a 2014 model, it delivered 40+ MPG and zippy performance at… --- ## [Headlight design](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-design/85507)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-design/85507 "2014-08-09T00:44:59Z")
What is it with headlight designs in new cars? The designers seem to be competing on who can design the most ugly headlights. Reminds me of the tail fin era of the 60's. Hopefully this will go away in a few years --- ## [Latest Scam: E-Z Pass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-scam-e-z-pass/86237)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2014, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latest-scam-e-z-pass/86237 "2014-08-09T00:08:33Z")
From a news story: "It seems like every time we have something good, scammers can find a way to cause a problem. If you travel the toll roads, watch out. Con artists posing as E-Z Pass officials are using email in an… --- ## [Trade SUV's?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-suvs/86444)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-suvs/86444 "2014-08-08T22:40:07Z")
I bought a trailblazer 2 months ago for moving. Kid drives a lot for job. Gas mileage is so-so. Found a seller with a Chevy equinox which gets 25+ on hwy. vehicle is 1 person, 99% of time, no towing or hauling. Equinox o… --- ## [How necessary is rotor turning/re surfacing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-necessary-is-rotor-turning-re-surfacing/86433)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-necessary-is-rotor-turning-re-surfacing/86433 "2014-08-08T01:18:49Z")
i think its over rated. i ll listen before i comment further wes --- ## [Timing Belt vs Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-vs-timing-chain/86394)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-vs-timing-chain/86394 "2014-08-07T20:50:09Z")
Why do car companies use timing belts combined with the design being an interference engine? That's just asking for problems. I don't know much about the design differences and what makes an interference vs non interf… --- ## [Uhaul trailers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uhaul-trailers/86447)
**Author:** [@brakey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brakey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2014, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uhaul-trailers/86447 "2014-08-07T02:10:02Z")
what is the largest uhaul trailer I can pull with my 2011 Forester Suburu? --- ## [I Just Discovered The Best Oil Dipstick On The Planet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-just-discovered-the-best-oil-dipstick-on-the-planet/86390)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-just-discovered-the-best-oil-dipstick-on-the-planet/86390 "2014-08-06T19:30:53Z")
My wife and I just bought a 2008 Chevy HHR that sort of fell into our laps. A friend of mine was selling it because he could no longer use the clutch to shift the little black beauty. He called me to find the best way to… --- ## [Car about to rest for 18 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-about-to-rest-for-18-months/86365)
**Author:** [@No\_Luxury\_car\_for\_me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/No_Luxury_car_for_me)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-about-to-rest-for-18-months/86365 "2014-08-06T14:31:43Z")
I am going on a international assignment and have to leave my 2010 Lexus RX 350 not driven for 18 months. I have had a very hard time selling the car for about one month, and maybe because I paid too much on it (had f… --- ## [Some good TV viewing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-good-tv-viewing/86391)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-good-tv-viewing/86391 "2014-08-06T09:18:54Z")
A new TV series, on the topic of classic cars owned by celebrities, has been completed by the former producer of The UK's Top Gear series. While it is unclear whether this show is coming to The US, and which US network … --- ## [Steering Wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wobble/86416)
**Author:** [@DAB1942](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAB1942)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wobble/86416 "2014-08-05T21:09:45Z")
I have a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe that has a very slight back and forth motion in the steering wheel. Hardly noticeable by the eye but can feel it in my hands. Usually at speeds between 20 and 50 MPH and on a good black to… --- ## [Hubby want a new car.....HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hubby-want-a-new-car-help/86398)
**Author:** [@brownbook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brownbook)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hubby-want-a-new-car-help/86398 "2014-08-05T20:39:34Z")
My 68 year old husband is admittedly not a great driver. He went through several years of getting nervous when driving on the highway. He challenged himself to drive the highway twice a week, by himself, about 30 minu… --- ## [Student in miami-need to buy a used car one for under $2000.-I don't know what cars last-](https://community.cartalk.com/t/student-in-miami-need-to-buy-a-used-car-one-for-under-2000-i-dont-know-what-cars-last/85960)
**Author:** [@bear1219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bear1219)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2014, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/student-in-miami-need-to-buy-a-used-car-one-for-under-2000-i-dont-know-what-cars-last/85960 "2014-08-05T00:12:06Z")
\-current car doesn't have long, not worried about year,make or model-just curious about reliability of cars from 1999-2002-toyota Camry,ford Taurus, Honda civic ,Nissan maxima- all with mileage around 130,000. I would li… --- ## [Mystery or a miracle or both](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-or-a-miracle-or-both/86007)
**Author:** [@fotodude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fotodude)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2014, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-or-a-miracle-or-both/86007 "2014-08-04T21:55:13Z")
I have become the proud owner of a 1991 Ford F-150 long wheel base with a camper shell. It has a 300ci straight 6 with an overdrive transmission. When I first started driving the truck over a year ago it had about 4500… --- ## [Part time 4wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-time-4wd/86393)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-time-4wd/86393 "2014-08-04T19:00:45Z")
can you guys explain how the part time 4wd works in the 1990 Cherokee? remember, I m an idiot, so go slow... --- ## [Long term car rentals?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-car-rentals/86277)
**Author:** [@RicaTika](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RicaTika)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2014, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-car-rentals/86277 "2014-08-04T13:02:21Z")
Hello, thanks in advance for any advice and help you can give me. Here's my situation . . . The lease on my Honda Civic ends October 14. I don't want to renew my lease or lease another car because I plan on moving out… --- ## [Suggestions For Used Cars for New Driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-used-cars-for-new-driver/86304)
**Author:** [@Volvo\_equals\_Lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volvo_equals_Lemon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2014, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-used-cars-for-new-driver/86304 "2014-08-04T05:36:27Z")
We are looking into used cars for our 16-year old son...what do you suggest for safety and reliability? --- ## [Pricing car to sell FSBO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pricing-car-to-sell-fsbo/86401)
**Author:** [@TalksAlot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TalksAlot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2014, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pricing-car-to-sell-fsbo/86401 "2014-08-04T02:37:57Z")
I have decided to sell my beloved VW and, as fate would have it, I just put a significant amount of money into it! I have checked out KBB and gotten a price for a private party sale in "Excellent" condition (which it is… --- ## [1998 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord/86344)
**Author:** [@ADP41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ADP41)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2014, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord/86344 "2014-08-03T23:02:52Z")
A local repair shop told me today the reason my SES light is on is because both my upper and lower oxygen sensors need to be replaced. They want a total of $360.00 for the job (parts and labor). How hard is this to do? I… --- ## [Road noise in a rental car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-noise-in-a-rental-car/86227)
**Author:** [@pagebypage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pagebypage)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2014, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-noise-in-a-rental-car/86227 "2014-08-03T12:40:51Z")
My company has me in rental cars quite often. I have to drive long distances in these things and the road noise wouldn't be much of a problem if I didn't have to endure it for hours at a time. There are certain sections … --- ## [Need help picking a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-picking-a-car/86322)
**Author:** [@K.Dorsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/K.Dorsey)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2014, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-picking-a-car/86322 "2014-08-03T12:14:11Z")
I am in the market for a used car and am running into a few snags. I need something with under 50K miles, that's under $13,000, that gets good gas mileage and is reliable. I've been told for years to steer clear of Ameri… --- ## [Toyota Corolla manual trans hesitating accelerating... while cruising at about 45 mph and 1800 rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-manual-trans-hesitating-accelerating-while-cruising-at-about-45-mph-and-1800-rpm/86386)
**Author:** [@mwburne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwburne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2014, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-manual-trans-hesitating-accelerating-while-cruising-at-about-45-mph-and-1800-rpm/86386 "2014-08-03T05:49:16Z")
At least that's when I notice it,... right in that range, seems the car hesitates and then starts up again and hesitates,... and you can see the tachometer go up to around 2 k and then down to 1600 rpm,.. but I am not ac… --- ## [Loan paid off, Have Title, Borrower unhelpful, Can't get lien released](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loan-paid-off-have-title-borrower-unhelpful-cant-get-lien-released/86308)
**Author:** [@dav917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dav917)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loan-paid-off-have-title-borrower-unhelpful-cant-get-lien-released/86308 "2014-08-02T22:38:22Z")
My Ex had a loan on a car, paid the loan off, but never took the lien release to the Wisconsin DMV to get the title clear. I got the car in the divorce, and it's worth maybe $1000 at the time and $500 now. DMV had no… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=273) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=275)