# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=280 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 281 --- ## [4 Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-runner/85482)
**Author:** [@Bad\_4\_Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bad_4_Runner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-runner/85482 "2014-06-20T17:24:11Z")
We own a very nice 2001 Toyota 4 Runner. After sinking about $1600.00 into regular maintenance, we found out a few months later after taking it in for an unusual swaying in the rear end that the frame was cracked and rus… --- ## [Here we go again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-we-go-again/85527)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-we-go-again/85527 "2014-06-20T07:55:55Z")
(code p.o.302) number 2 cylinder misfiring. 1997 nissian pickup 2.4 liter automatic. when I take truck out on highway check engine light come on with code p.0.302.when I get back to town. and cut truck off for maybe 20 m… --- ## [Wild Car Stories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wild-car-stories/85317)
**Author:** [@starman1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starman1)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wild-car-stories/85317 "2014-06-20T02:39:50Z")
Whats the strangest thing you've ever seen a car do, or the most incorrect repair job you've ever seen? A few years back I was over a friend's house and another friend had left their car in the driveway when they went … --- ## [Is anyone getting the sign-in bug still?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anyone-getting-the-sign-in-bug-still/85525)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-anyone-getting-the-sign-in-bug-still/85525 "2014-06-20T00:43:08Z")
'cause I'm not since the last update (I bet @cdaquila swore violently reading my title before reading the post, though :wink: ) Has it been fixed? --- ## [Most ridiculous aftermarket add-ons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-ridiculous-aftermarket-add-ons/85164)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 243\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-ridiculous-aftermarket-add-ons/85164 "2014-06-19T22:53:42Z")
Whitey just reminded me of that device that gets plugged into your power port and "cleans up your car's electrical system", and we've recently had a thread that reminded us of toilet paper filters. I got such a kick out … --- ## [How come customers never post anything positive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-come-customers-never-post-anything-positive/85505)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-come-customers-never-post-anything-positive/85505 "2014-06-19T18:11:44Z")
It seems that guys always complain how they were ripped off, the mechanic was incompetent and/or dishonest, etc. it seems to be pretty rare that somebody will post on this website, for the sole purpose of saying that t… --- ## [Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/85513)
**Author:** [@Kjeep95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kjeep95)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/85513 "2014-06-19T07:43:51Z")
why does the check engine light come on for no reason in my 1999mazda protege 1.6 --- ## [Family Car Planning--2 kids will be driving soon, need car management strategy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/family-car-planning-2-kids-will-be-driving-soon-need-car-management-strategy/85421)
**Author:** [@rubidium](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rubidium)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/family-car-planning-2-kids-will-be-driving-soon-need-car-management-strategy/85421 "2014-06-18T02:31:09Z")
Here's our family situation: Mom (2013 Ford Escape) Dad (2000 Honda Odyssey, 2007 Mazda 3 manual trans) son-15 yrs old daughter-13.5 yrs old Son can learn to drive on the Odyssey, so we're OK for a year or two. If h… --- ## [Next car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/next-car/85443)
**Author:** [@ladyace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladyace)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/next-car/85443 "2014-06-17T19:21:50Z")
I drive a 2003 Honda S2000, which I absolutely love. At some point, I will have to replace it and wonder what car I should be looking at that will deliver the same kind of performance, quality, fun and design? --- ## [Two used cars: which to travel across country with?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-used-cars-which-to-travel-across-country-with/85397)
**Author:** [@mcharles924](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcharles924)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-used-cars-which-to-travel-across-country-with/85397 "2014-06-17T13:02:37Z")
Thanks in advance for the help. The question/problem is: I am driving cross country from east to west to bring a car to my semi-new home in San Francisco. My parents have two used cars that I can choose from to drive. … --- ## [Cars and guitars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-and-guitars/85479)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-and-guitars/85479 "2014-06-17T07:03:13Z")
I noticed in another thread that there seemed to be high percentage of guitar players (including me) on this forum. do car guys tend to be musicians or is this just unique to this site? --- ## [Does an engine run wide open use same amount of fuel at light load and at full load?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-an-engine-run-wide-open-use-same-amount-of-fuel-at-light-load-and-at-full-load/85449)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-an-engine-run-wide-open-use-same-amount-of-fuel-at-light-load-and-at-full-load/85449 "2014-06-17T03:44:09Z")
Ok, heres a question, Its a question that I have genuinely wondered about, and I hope it doesn't aggravate anyone thats not the intention. If I have a car that has a carburetor and is a stickshift with a 4th gear that … --- ## [What's Up with Sears?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-sears/85456)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-sears/85456 "2014-06-17T01:07:17Z")
My 1998 Honda Civic DX needs a new driver's side manual window regulator. I've identified the part number and searched online. I'm a little startled at what I found. This place has the part for $53.46. http://simonch… --- ## [Keep 2006 Lexus 400H or 2005 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-2006-lexus-400h-or-2005-toyota-sienna-xle-limited/85409)
**Author:** [@Bevangelista](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bevangelista)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-2006-lexus-400h-or-2005-toyota-sienna-xle-limited/85409 "2014-06-16T12:20:32Z")
We need to decide whether to sell our 2006 Lexus 400H or 2005 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited. Lexus has 100K miles and gets ~24 MPG, Sienna has 105K miles and gets 17 MPG. Fuel conservation is important to us (our new car i… --- ## [Help me figure out a car I saw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-figure-out-a-car-i-saw/84971)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-figure-out-a-car-i-saw/84971 "2014-06-16T05:05:36Z")
It looked like a Corvette kind of, the only badge on the front was a ferrari kind of shape. It was wider and lower than a vette and looked totally cool. No vet chevron on the rear, what was it? Newer Vintage. Sorry no pi… --- ## [Which route?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-route/85427)
**Author:** [@Trombenik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trombenik)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-route/85427 "2014-06-16T04:17:48Z")
I recall a similar question being on the air, but here I go: I'm a cheapskate and brake and accelerate easily, but here's MY question. My vehicle is a 1999 Ranger, 4X4, 5-speed. From a fixed point, I can take two rout… --- ## [Wheelchair transporting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheelchair-transporting/85426)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheelchair-transporting/85426 "2014-06-15T19:01:34Z")
When I was coming out of the store a few days ago I saw a car with what looked like one of those Thule roof carriers. I saw that it was open and it looked like something was falling out of it. As I watched for a moment, … --- ## [2014 Mazda 3: is the front-collision mitigation worth buying the most expensive trim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-3-is-the-front-collision-mitigation-worth-buying-the-most-expensive-trim/85398)
**Author:** [@kindahandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kindahandy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 8:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-3-is-the-front-collision-mitigation-worth-buying-the-most-expensive-trim/85398 "2014-06-15T08:33:49Z")
I've been researching to buy a car this year, and I've whittled down my choices to either the hatchback Mazda 3 or Hyundai Elantra GT, but within the 3 I can't decide between a moderately-priced trim and the most expensi… --- ## [Tesla opens patents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-opens-patents/85416)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-opens-patents/85416 "2014-06-15T07:29:07Z")
Elon Musk said today that all the patents related to the Tesla automobiles will be open sourced to encourage development of electric cars. There is an article in USAToday about it. What do you think? I think it's grea… --- ## [Mystery problem with my Honda,,,continues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-problem-with-my-honda-continues/85441)
**Author:** [@SusanMaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanMaria)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-problem-with-my-honda-continues/85441 "2014-06-15T06:10:09Z")
HI I posted this problem a week or so ago, but I have a new clue that I wanted to add to the discussion. I have a 2006 Honda Civic Sedan with 214,000 miles on it. I have a starter that is less than a year old, a new b… --- ## [Need help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help/85407)
**Author:** [@Pattymaki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pattymaki)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help/85407 "2014-06-14T22:40:16Z")
My husband has a piston greese gun with hose. The problem is he never uses all the greese and when it's stored it leaks every where. We have tried storing in a plastic bag, plastic containers and it still leaks every wh… --- ## [6/12/14: System Update Announcement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-12-14-system-update-announcement/85406)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-12-14-system-update-announcement/85406 "2014-06-14T02:33:47Z")
Good morning, Quick heads up to tell you that I've been informed that a site update is due to be implemented today. It's been a long time in the works, but the short version is it's intended to more smoothly connect t… --- ## [No guts on 1995 Toyota 4Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-guts-on-1995-toyota-4runner/85363)
**Author:** [@HeadGasket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeadGasket)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-guts-on-1995-toyota-4runner/85363 "2014-06-14T00:09:10Z")
Current vehicle (don't laugh) 1995 Toyota 4Runner V6 automatic 4wd with 210k. Named Hi Ho Silver but Silver will not get out of his own way much less pull a trailer. ATC light comes on, on long pulls and he pukes transmi… --- ## [Why are some gasolines not as clear as others? Is this an issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-some-gasolines-not-as-clear-as-others-is-this-an-issue/85396)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2014, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-some-gasolines-not-as-clear-as-others-is-this-an-issue/85396 "2014-06-13T15:27:57Z")
I recently drove the 30 miles to the closest gas station to me that sells ethanol free fuel. Its a countrymark station and their 91 octane at some locations is ethanol free. I filled up my Prius with the ethanol free f… --- ## [Odd Driving Behaviors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-driving-behaviors/85010)
**Author:** [@starman1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starman1)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2014, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-driving-behaviors/85010 "2014-06-13T14:46:06Z")
One driving behavior that I've never been able to wrap my head around is random braking. I'm talking about when I'm behind someone on a road and every now and then, maybe about every 30 seconds, they hit the brakes. T… --- ## [Running in circles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-in-circles/85411)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2014, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-in-circles/85411 "2014-06-13T04:49:37Z")
I hope that I am not required to jump through hoops and run in circles in order to log in here. Or maybe the silliness that I just dealt with was a hint............... --- ## [Battery charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charger/85373)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2014, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charger/85373 "2014-06-12T22:26:06Z")
thinking about buying a battery charger. what should I be looking for in volt and amp. --- ## [Mower engines and fuel type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mower-engines-and-fuel-type/85375)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2014, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mower-engines-and-fuel-type/85375 "2014-06-12T05:19:18Z")
I recently bought a riding mower, as most of you already know. My question is, would I be wasting money putting high octane fuel in the 19hp B&S engine of my rider(Craftsman with tight turn and hydrostatic auto transmis… --- ## [Mystery problem with my Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-problem-with-my-honda/85389)
**Author:** [@SusanMaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanMaria)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-problem-with-my-honda/85389 "2014-06-11T21:16:45Z")
HI, I am desperate for some good advice. I have a 2006 Honda Civic Sedan with 214,000 miles on it. I had a new starter and battery put in last year. I have also had the starter, alternator and battery tested recently … --- ## [Mercedes W126 couple or turbo diesel sedan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-w126-couple-or-turbo-diesel-sedan/85306)
**Author:** [@Vasa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vasa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-w126-couple-or-turbo-diesel-sedan/85306 "2014-06-11T10:12:19Z")
I have been casually looking for a Mercedes Benz W126. Since I was kid growing up in the ‘80s, I have always loved the styling of the MB W126 and would now like to get one of my own as a weekend car. I am trying to dec… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=279) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=281)