# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=281 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 282 --- ## [Savings old car battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/savings-old-car-battery/85352)
**Author:** [@dodge330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dodge330)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/savings-old-car-battery/85352 "2014-06-11T03:17:29Z")
I have old battery that has been stored for a few years. If I placed fresh battery acid in each cell and charge it up, will it save it? --- ## [Logouts are happening again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/logouts-are-happening-again/85374)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/logouts-are-happening-again/85374 "2014-06-11T01:58:12Z")
For several days. --- ## [2013 Honda civic HF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-hf/85380)
**Author:** [@unicoi\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unicoi_man)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2014, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-hf/85380 "2014-06-10T16:24:48Z")
What is the difference between a CIVIC HF and a standard model such as a civic lx? --- ## [Looking at 67 Beetle - should I buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-67-beetle-should-i-buy/85332)
**Author:** [@Kiddie54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiddie54)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2014, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-67-beetle-should-i-buy/85332 "2014-06-10T07:52:15Z")
First, I know virtually nothing about cars. Second, looking to commute with car. Looking at a 67 beetle - very decent shape - $5800 - want to use it 7 months of year - 5 to commute to work (27 mi daily). Has a 68 motor.… --- ## [GM Ignition switch debacle - Car Talk Community question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-ignition-switch-debacle-car-talk-community-question/85325)
**Author:** [@Mayday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mayday)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2014, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-ignition-switch-debacle-car-talk-community-question/85325 "2014-06-10T04:34:50Z")
GM is taking a beating over their handing of the defective ignition switches- and I don't want to start a debate about their actions or lack thereof. But if there was a really widespread issue- it sure seems like it woul… --- ## [Dead mice and nesting material in airconditioning vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-mice-and-nesting-material-in-airconditioning-vents/85335)
**Author:** [@cort](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cort)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2014, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-mice-and-nesting-material-in-airconditioning-vents/85335 "2014-06-09T21:24:46Z")
About 2 weeks ago I took my 2013 Buick Encore to the dealer after I turned on the AC only to experience a strong odor of either a dead mouse or a dead horse! After I waited 2 days for an appointment, they removed the mic… --- ## [Transmission in 2010 Dodge Caliber](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-in-2010-dodge-caliber/83578)
**Author:** [@Effie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Effie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2014, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-in-2010-dodge-caliber/83578 "2014-06-09T18:32:55Z")
I've been told the transmissions in Calibers don't hold up. Would anyone with a Caliber having to replace a transmission and at how many miles please respond. Wondering if I should trade now or just take my chances. --- ## [My comments are disappearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-comments-are-disappearing/85353)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2014, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-comments-are-disappearing/85353 "2014-06-09T15:03:33Z")
The past few days, I've noticed a strange phenomenon . . . I've successfully posted comments, yet a few days later, they're gone, as if they never existed There was no vulgar language There were no insults I real… --- ## [Serp belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serp-belt/85322)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2014, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serp-belt/85322 "2014-06-09T05:31:44Z")
my motor makes a rythmic clunk/click sound at idle. would a missing chunk of serp belt cause a sound like that? --- ## [Carolyn please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carolyn-please/85321)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2014, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carolyn-please/85321 "2014-06-08T21:43:17Z")
This is not car related,but could we have a FYI forum? There is stuff I really want to ask these Folks(not always directly,auto related)-Kevin --- ## [Popping noise coming from my 2012 Tuscon, after shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-noise-coming-from-my-2012-tuscon-after-shutting-off/85314)
**Author:** [@Tere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tere)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2014, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-noise-coming-from-my-2012-tuscon-after-shutting-off/85314 "2014-06-08T12:47:24Z")
Just recently noticed in the past 2 weeks, that after shutting off my Tuscon, about a minute or 2 later it makes a popping noise coming from the back. It almost sounds like a piece of metal when it expands. Any ideas? T… --- ## [Another flying "car"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-flying-car/84956)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2014, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-flying-car/84956 "2014-06-07T19:56:58Z")
Pretty cool, eh? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_iYT8eg1F8s&sns=em --- ## [Buying a classic car from a relative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-classic-car-from-a-relative/85302)
**Author:** [@JanFromEarth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanFromEarth)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2014, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-classic-car-from-a-relative/85302 "2014-06-07T01:53:00Z")
My sister has an 83 Camaro Z28. With T Top 8 cylinder, and Tune Port injection. She needs some cash, I like the car. I have zero idea how to set a price on this. I want to be fair but not pay no more than a 10% premiu… --- ## [Oil torture test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-torture-test/85275)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2014, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-torture-test/85275 "2014-06-06T15:58:36Z")
Drive 30,000 miles around the world on dusty roads without changing the oil or filter? Way too far, even with synthetic. http://longitudediscovery.com/TheGreatMobilHoax/index.htm --- ## [2002 Pontiac Montana whining noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-montana-whining-noises/85313)
**Author:** [@bluedog04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluedog04)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2014, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-montana-whining-noises/85313 "2014-06-06T15:34:13Z")
I own a 2002 Pontiac Montana van with 36,000 original miles. The past year it started making a loud whining noise that seems to come from the rear of the vehicle. It seems to be worse in summer than in winter. It iis r… --- ## [Some people still refuse to wear seatbelts. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-people-still-refuse-to-wear-seatbelts-why/85286)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2014, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-people-still-refuse-to-wear-seatbelts-why/85286 "2014-06-06T14:06:00Z")
The police cracked down on people who were not wearing a seatbelt over the memorial day weekend here in my town. No suprise many of those drivers were also drunk or breaking some other law, and some had no license or in… --- ## [Windshield wiper blade : replaceable wiping edge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-blade-replaceable-wiping-edge/84883)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-blade-replaceable-wiping-edge/84883 "2014-06-05T23:25:37Z")
do they make windshield wiper blades with a permanent bracket part which holds a replaceable rubber wiper edge? I have been using Bosch Excel+ windshield wiper blades, and I have also tried Michelin, maybe something el… --- ## [A Viable Flying Car At Last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-viable-flying-car-at-last/85293)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-viable-flying-car-at-last/85293 "2014-06-05T22:49:21Z")
I've been following these guys for a few years: http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/techflash/2014/06/terrafugia-seeking-30m-in-funding-plans-to-have.html Are we getting close? --- ## [Brand Loyalty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-loyalty/85014)
**Author:** [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-loyalty/85014 "2014-06-05T13:36:01Z")
Check this out for recent figures for the most brand-loyal car purchases: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2011/10/13/cars-with-the-most-brand-loyal-buyers/ I guarantee you'll be surprised. I was a Mopar ma… --- ## [Why don't all vehicles have air brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-dont-all-vehicles-have-air-brakes/85027)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-dont-all-vehicles-have-air-brakes/85027 "2014-06-05T13:05:20Z")
I drive big trucks in the course of my work and most of them have air brakes, they have 4 wheel drum air brakes. Some of the trucks have 4 wheel disc hydraulic brakes and they take more effort and distance to stop than … --- ## [Brain vs computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brain-vs-computer/85243)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brain-vs-computer/85243 "2014-06-04T21:17:12Z")
can a computer driven car ever equal the rapid decision making and situational awareness of a human, which is necessary when driving? --- ## [Damage#3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-3/85282)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-3/85282 "2014-06-04T05:02:22Z")
is it possible for a loose timing chain to cause a engine miss. --- ## [2010 Prius vs 2014 Camry Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-prius-vs-2014-camry-hybrid/85276)
**Author:** [@Colorado\_Dreaming](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Colorado_Dreaming)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-prius-vs-2014-camry-hybrid/85276 "2014-06-04T03:22:26Z")
We recently moved to a lovely town in CO from a lovely town in NJ. We have a 2010 Prius with 45k miles in CO and don't need two cars. I had to come back to NJ (thinking we might not be able to move back to our CO house d… --- ## [MPP Warranty for used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpp-warranty-for-used-car/85264)
**Author:** [@v-rachen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/v-rachen)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpp-warranty-for-used-car/85264 "2014-06-04T01:35:25Z")
I'm about to buy a certified used 2010 Honda CRV at 57k miles. The dealer is saying that the 1 year / 12k miles warranty on certified cars is not really bumper to bumper and it covers only defects because of workmanship … --- ## [Car for 18 months - rent or buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-18-months-rent-or-buy/85215)
**Author:** [@jloA2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jloA2)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2014, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-for-18-months-rent-or-buy/85215 "2014-06-04T01:12:36Z")
Hello! I'm hoping that the community might help me with the following "problem". Currently we are a one car family. I am a PhD student who needs regular access to a vehicle for a 12 to 18-month period while I do my… --- ## ["Rat Rods" Real Or Just A Copy Of The Real Thing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rat-rods-real-or-just-a-copy-of-the-real-thing/85181)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rat-rods-real-or-just-a-copy-of-the-real-thing/85181 "2014-06-01T09:14:03Z")
Rat rods are popping up all over the place in my region. I travel between 4 states quite frequently and I see these creations a lot. I was under the impression that a "rat rod" was just a vehicle that was completed enoug… --- ## [Best way to sell a new car that was in an accident because I do not have insurance coverage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-sell-a-new-car-that-was-in-an-accident-because-i-do-not-have-insurance-coverage/84552)
**Author:** [@BrokenCarNoInsurance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrokenCarNoInsurance)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-sell-a-new-car-that-was-in-an-accident-because-i-do-not-have-insurance-coverage/84552 "2014-06-01T05:28:23Z")
Does anyone know how and where I can sell my 2011 VW Jetta that was in an accident and unfortunately, I do not have full insurance coverage on it? I was too confident of my driving skills (safe driver for more than a dec… --- ## [Jeep cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee/85169)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee/85169 "2014-06-01T05:17:05Z")
anyone know what brand spark plugs came in 1999 jeep Cherokee. 4.0 liter. inline 6. I don't have the owner's manual or factory service manual. --- ## [Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage/85213)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage/85213 "2014-05-31T08:22:01Z")
what damage can you do to a engine. if you drive around with one cylinder misfiring. --- ## [I Saw A Car Today And I Was Impressed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-saw-a-car-today-and-i-was-impressed/85233)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-saw-a-car-today-and-i-was-impressed/85233 "2014-05-31T06:37:12Z")
My wife had an eye appointment and I decided to tag along just to get out of the house. When we arrived....I saw a vehicle that I had never see before, in that configuration anyway. I took some pictures and as I headed b… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=280) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=282)