# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=278 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 279 --- ## [2012 Toyota Tacoma Engine Knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-engine-knocking/85730)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2014, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-engine-knocking/85730 "2014-07-07T02:08:06Z")
Hi, my 2012 Toyota Tacoma's engine knocks around 1500 rpm, going up hill and does it 100% of the time in the summer. This I attribute running the Air Conditioning, but don't know for sure. The vehicle manual states on … --- ## [White Ford Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-ford-bronco/85721)
**Author:** [@ldl3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldl3)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2014, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-ford-bronco/85721 "2014-07-06T15:26:07Z")
Seems that the OJ Simpson fiasco has been back in the news. I'm just curious regarding whether or not a '93 Bronco in good condition, and almost identical to the one involved in the slow-speed freeway chase on national … --- ## [Camaro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro/85823)
**Author:** [@taylor66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taylor66)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2014, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro/85823 "2014-07-06T15:16:48Z")
95 camaro it has a theft system and a key that has a chip on it.somtimes it will crank run for about a second and die try about six more times itll run and can drive it.sometimes itll die and as same before six times mig… --- ## [Which is better?: Motorcraft 5-20 synthetic blend, $17.97. Walmart 5-20 FULL synthetic, $17.47](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-better-motorcraft-5-20-synthetic-blend-17-97-walmart-5-20-full-synthetic-17-47/85822)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2014, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-better-motorcraft-5-20-synthetic-blend-17-97-walmart-5-20-full-synthetic-17-47/85822 "2014-07-06T07:30:40Z")
Would FULL synthetic allow less internal engine resistance resulting in better fuel mileage? Thank you. --- ## [Keeping That 'New' Car Smell 8 Months Later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-that-new-car-smell-8-months-later/85749)
**Author:** [@Daemones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daemones)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2014, 6:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-that-new-car-smell-8-months-later/85749 "2014-07-06T06:03:47Z")
Got a 13' Toyota Avalon back in November and have been in love with it ever since. Call me insane but I'm super crazy about keeping my car as new as possible. I try to clean it once every week (interior and exterior), I … --- ## [Best time to buy or lease a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-time-to-buy-or-lease-a-car/85768)
**Author:** [@LeavingNYC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeavingNYC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2014, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-time-to-buy-or-lease-a-car/85768 "2014-07-06T05:09:29Z")
Hello! My wife, son, and I will be relocating from NYC to Dallas this September. Therefore, I have recently started looking for the best deals and offers to buy or lease a car and I see lots of offers but they all seem t… --- ## [Another obscure German make of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-obscure-german-make-of-car/85783)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-obscure-german-make-of-car/85783 "2014-07-05T22:30:56Z")
While not as unheard-of as the Wartburg, I think that most folks--especially the younger ones--have no recollection of the West German-made Borgward Isabella. Carl Borgward entered the car-making business by taking con… --- ## [Ever hear of a Wartburg car? East German 3 cyl before reunification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-hear-of-a-wartburg-car-east-german-3-cyl-before-reunification/85769)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-hear-of-a-wartburg-car-east-german-3-cyl-before-reunification/85769 "2014-07-05T08:18:46Z")
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg\_(car) I had never heard of one before but the book I was reading had the guy driving one in the East German republic while under communist rule, so I looked it up. It had a two st… --- ## [Interference style engines and timing belts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interference-style-engines-and-timing-belts/85762)
**Author:** [@gimmeit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gimmeit)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interference-style-engines-and-timing-belts/85762 "2014-07-05T02:46:08Z")
Why do manufacturers produce cars with timing belts instead of chains and why do they make interference style engines? Is there supposed to be some advantage in that for the buyer or are we being taken for a ride? No pun… --- ## [Which car should I use to tow a small sailboat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-use-to-tow-a-small-sailboat/85765)
**Author:** [@Matt78704](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt78704)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-use-to-tow-a-small-sailboat/85765 "2014-07-04T21:28:10Z")
I am considering the purchase of a small, light sailboat (a Hobie Getaway for those who are into boats.) The boat itself weighs about 400 pounds and the trailer will add a little bit more weight. I own two cars, a 2005… --- ## [Glamping with My Volvo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glamping-with-my-volvo/85746)
**Author:** [@Christine67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christine67)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glamping-with-my-volvo/85746 "2014-07-04T17:34:53Z")
I'm hooked on vintage campers! I''d like to pull an old school camper (2,000 pounds?) with my 2002 Volvo Cross Country wagon which is rated for 3,300 towing capacity. My mechanic says don't as it'll ruin the transmissi… --- ## [Deer Whistles: What say ye, yea or nay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deer-whistles-what-say-ye-yea-or-nay/85727)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deer-whistles-what-say-ye-yea-or-nay/85727 "2014-07-04T06:34:44Z")
In desperation I've now put deer whistles on my cars. Made a couple trips to South Dakota from Minnesota in the last couple of weeks and the deer are very stupid and love to use the roads. They walk right out in front … --- ## [BMW M4 Gran Coupé](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-m4-gran-coupe/85770)
**Author:** [@typicalmt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/typicalmt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-m4-gran-coupe/85770 "2014-07-04T06:27:59Z")
I saw about to months ago on CarBuzz that there was going to be a M version of the brand-new 2015 BMW M4 Gran Coupé. I was quite excited because the new 4-series Gran Coupé is so nice looking. But, when I got on CarBuzz … --- ## [Old blue has got to go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-blue-has-got-to-go/85732)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-blue-has-got-to-go/85732 "2014-07-04T04:16:49Z")
its time to retire my 75 ford supercab. his predecessor, old yeller, another 75 ford supercab, was let go years ago. tho his heart, a390cu in motor, beats on in Virginias eastern shore. anybody want the old feller? 3… --- ## [Miata electronic power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-electronic-power-steering/85739)
**Author:** [@LPIJBN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LPIJBN)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-electronic-power-steering/85739 "2014-07-04T01:50:21Z")
My 2013 MX-5 Miata came with "electronic power steering" according to the Monroney sticker. I thought it meant electric power steering since there is surely some electronic circuitry involved in electric power steering. … --- ## [Colorado Guts Emissions Test Law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colorado-guts-emissions-test-law/85698)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colorado-guts-emissions-test-law/85698 "2014-07-03T20:57:28Z")
The Colorado DMV has announced that starting in 2015 cars newer than 7 years will be completely exempt from emissions testing..Cars 8 to 11 years old will only need a quick check to see if their OBD system is functioning… --- ## [2003 Tundra -- Do I have a towing package?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tundra-do-i-have-a-towing-package/85754)
**Author:** [@SpecialEd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpecialEd)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tundra-do-i-have-a-towing-package/85754 "2014-07-03T15:19:47Z")
My 2003 Tundra (V8 engine) owner's manual lists a towing capacity of 5500 pounds or 7400 pounds with the towing package. The truck has a 2" receiver, but how can I tell if it actually has the package or just the hitch? … --- ## [Price for a '91 Honda Civic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-a-91-honda-civic/85623)
**Author:** [@Speedy91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Speedy91)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 8:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-a-91-honda-civic/85623 "2014-07-03T08:56:46Z")
I have a '91 Honda Civic that I'm selling and an interested buyer. I want to offer a fair price for it. My problem is that it is no longer listed on Kelley Bluebook (the oldest on their website is a 1994). The '94 model… --- ## [Corvette glass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corvette-glass/85653)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corvette-glass/85653 "2014-07-02T20:04:59Z")
here is a rear glass mod that you dont see very often --- ## [Tip: Identifying car problems by sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tip-identifying-car-problems-by-sound/85742)
**Author:** [@spektom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spektom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tip-identifying-car-problems-by-sound/85742 "2014-07-02T16:32:13Z")
Hi! These are nice tips I've found on one Website. If this is not a joke, and these rules really work (I can't verify that right now) they may be useful to someone! THUMPTHUMP THUMPTHUMP THUMPTHUMP WHERE: From one or… --- ## [How about a "hood ajar" light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-about-a-hood-ajar-light/85731)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-about-a-hood-ajar-light/85731 "2014-07-02T05:42:48Z")
Twice now in the last year, I have noticed my hood was ajar on the highway. I'm quite certain I fully closed and latched the hood when checking the oil but somehow the hood has come unlatched at some point. It is diffi… --- ## [Here's a new one for you guys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-new-one-for-you-guys/85701)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-new-one-for-you-guys/85701 "2014-07-02T05:27:47Z")
Just getting around to changing out my air filter for my CX-7(been awhile, I know; one of those things that slip your mind because it doesn't get changed every oil change) and was stumped how to get the air box out of th… --- ## [Amish Are being Persicuted!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amish-are-being-persicuted/85712)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amish-are-being-persicuted/85712 "2014-07-02T05:26:05Z")
Now in the country with major frack sand mining. The Amish had to pay $50 per year for the damage the horse hooves cause to the roadway. Now the sand trucks filled to capacity have no concerns for the neighbors and no li… --- ## [Replace blood transport vehicle? Vehicle suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-blood-transport-vehicle-vehicle-suggestions/85614)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2014, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-blood-transport-vehicle-vehicle-suggestions/85614 "2014-07-01T02:09:51Z")
The 2009 Toyota Camry hybrid is at 190k miles. (Was bought for in-town driving, but unfortunately most of its travel is on interstate and state highways, often 100 miles or more to distant hospitals.) Should it be retir… --- ## [Too good to be true? Car Maker Promises 84 MPG car for $6,800 with 5 Star Crash Test Rating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-good-to-be-true-car-maker-promises-84-mpg-car-for-6-800-with-5-star-crash-test-rating/85665)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2014, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-good-to-be-true-car-maker-promises-84-mpg-car-for-6-800-with-5-star-crash-test-rating/85665 "2014-07-01T01:42:30Z")
I hope this isn't too good to be true, because this is the kind of thing I could go for. http://money.cnn.com/2014/06/26/autos/elio-motors/index.html?hpt=hp\_t2 --- ## [Hatchback comparisons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hatchback-comparisons/85625)
**Author:** [@Tobinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tobinski)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2014, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hatchback-comparisons/85625 "2014-07-01T00:23:31Z")
Heyo, I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on comparing hatchbacks out there. I'm in the market for something fuel efficient (I was initially also looking for AWD, so kept coming back to Subarus. However I'm not c… --- ## [Looking for owners manual for 99 mazda b4000 v6 four wheel drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-owners-manual-for-99-mazda-b4000-v6-four-wheel-drive/85723)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-owners-manual-for-99-mazda-b4000-v6-four-wheel-drive/85723 "2014-06-30T22:13:07Z")
appreciate any help and thanks. --- ## ['07 Honda Element Low Mileage Concerns?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-element-low-mileage-concerns/85657)
**Author:** [@theshakes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theshakes)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-element-low-mileage-concerns/85657 "2014-06-30T11:32:05Z")
I have the opportunity to purchase, through an elderly family member who can no longer drive, a 2007 Honda Element EX with only 2k miles on it. The original window sticker says the retail price was $23,110, and the KBB … --- ## [Is it just my imagination, or are more pickups being used commercially?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-just-my-imagination-or-are-more-pickups-being-used-commercially/85682)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 11:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-just-my-imagination-or-are-more-pickups-being-used-commercially/85682 "2014-06-30T11:22:56Z")
Basically, just what it says. The last 5 years or so, it seems I see more and more 3/4 or 1-ton pickups, duallies mostly, towing large amounts of cargo, seemingly for compensation/hire. Not just on my trips out west to r… --- ## [How dumb can you get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-dumb-can-you-get/85281)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2014, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-dumb-can-you-get/85281 "2014-06-29T19:32:17Z")
In Canada, a woman is on trial for the wrongful death of a motorcyclist, and the cyclist's passenger, after they hit the back of her car. Normally, when you rear-end somebody, you are at fault, but this case appears to … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=277) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=279)