# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=282 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 283 --- ## [Suitable container to carry 1 gallon of gasoline in the trunk or rear of SUV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suitable-container-to-carry-1-gallon-of-gasoline-in-the-trunk-or-rear-of-suv/85114)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suitable-container-to-carry-1-gallon-of-gasoline-in-the-trunk-or-rear-of-suv/85114 "2014-05-31T04:07:28Z")
In my seven-days-a-week driving, I see a number of drivers who have run out of gasoline. Is there a gasoline container in which I can safely carry 1 gallon of gasoline without fumes escaping? Or would a siphon hose to dr… --- ## [Acquiring certificate of origin for 1928 Dodge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acquiring-certificate-of-origin-for-1928-dodge/85230)
**Author:** [@skoda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skoda)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acquiring-certificate-of-origin-for-1928-dodge/85230 "2014-05-31T02:17:27Z")
Hello everyone, I have a friend who has a 1928 Dodge Brothers Victory Six. He is looking for some sort of certificate of origin, basically establishing that the car is indeed a 1928 Dodge Victory Six and providing som… --- ## [Is a Plug-in Hybrid Worth an Extra $10,000?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-plug-in-hybrid-worth-an-extra-10-000/84843)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-plug-in-hybrid-worth-an-extra-10-000/84843 "2014-05-31T00:47:14Z")
I've been thinking about what my next vehicle will be, and now I'm rethinking it. I was thinking about getting a basic four cylinder Toyota Tacoma because I want something that can tow light loads (less than 1,000#). H… --- ## [What is Draining the Battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-draining-the-battery/85170)
**Author:** [@CAPennyLane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CAPennyLane)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-draining-the-battery/85170 "2014-05-30T19:49:27Z")
My 1995 Nissan Maxima was in the shop for four months, because something is trickling the power from a new battery. Finally they installed a 'kill switch', which is suppose to stop all electrical drainage, but STILL some… --- ## [Misfire! O2 sensor read lean or rich?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-o2-sensor-read-lean-or-rich/85228)
**Author:** [@Mechaniker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechaniker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-o2-sensor-read-lean-or-rich/85228 "2014-05-30T19:31:25Z")
Suppose misfire (eg, no spark) in one cylinder. Will O2 sensor voltage read lean (≈0 mV) or rich (≈900 mV)? --- ## [2005 Ford Freestar has high pitched whistle in front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestar-has-high-pitched-whistle-in-front/85218)
**Author:** [@Bill\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_D)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestar-has-high-pitched-whistle-in-front/85218 "2014-05-30T15:53:31Z")
My 2005 Ford Freestar with 164k miles experiences a high pitched whistling noise coming from the front end after a few minutes of highway speed driving. It sounds like a tea kettle whistle. It starts out as a quick puls… --- ## [Damage #2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-2/85221)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-2/85221 "2014-05-30T14:08:26Z")
my truck is a 1997 nissan pickup with. 254,000 miles.check engine light come on.only when i'am at highway speed.as long as i'am in city traffic, nothing i have a code scanner code(p.o.302) number 2 cylinder misfiring. i… --- ## [Smart Car Beats a Mustang?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smart-car-beats-a-mustang/85192)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smart-car-beats-a-mustang/85192 "2014-05-30T01:18:38Z")
You have to have a Facebook account to view this, but once you do, you just might stop badmouthing Smart cars. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=636815466407826 --- ## [New Med Student: Keep 1997 Rav4 or Lease 2014 Mazda 3?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-med-student-keep-1997-rav4-or-lease-2014-mazda-3/85144)
**Author:** [@WBEZfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WBEZfan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2014, 8:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-med-student-keep-1997-rav4-or-lease-2014-mazda-3/85144 "2014-05-29T08:01:33Z")
Hey everyone, I'm a long-time Car Talk listener from WBEZ Chicago and am wrestling with my car scenario for the next 3-4 years. I need to figure out if I should stay with my 177,000-mile 1997 Rav4 MT (I LOVE this car) … --- ## [Jeep cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee/85199)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee/85199 "2014-05-28T17:50:47Z")
have a 1999 jeep Cherokee there is no check engine light on .but the air bag light stay on. I scan for a code it gave me a ( p.0.1698) anyone know what that is.my code scanner only go up to p.0.900 --- ## [Advice needed about 3rd gen Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-needed-about-3rd-gen-honda-odyssey/85182)
**Author:** [@kayti2k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kayti2k)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2014, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-needed-about-3rd-gen-honda-odyssey/85182 "2014-05-28T13:38:29Z")
Our family of 4 is upgrading from a Civic to an Odyssey because we're having a hard time crowding in! I have been researching the Odyssey for a couple of weeks now and at this point all I feel is confused. Our price rang… --- ## [Weekend Support Issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weekend-support-issues/85146)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weekend-support-issues/85146 "2014-05-27T14:54:05Z")
Hi everyone, I hope this won't turn out to be a problem, but I'd rather over-prepare than under-prepare. Over the holiday weekend, I won't be popping into the Community as much. If there are new gremlins that strike, p… --- ## [How can I get the best deal on a used car loan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-best-deal-on-a-used-car-loan/85162)
**Author:** [@AntonioKat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AntonioKat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-best-deal-on-a-used-car-loan/85162 "2014-05-27T07:38:16Z")
I've decided I want to get an 07-08 Acura TL for my first car purchase and would like to keep the total cost including taxes and fees under $18,000. I know I could get newer cars with really low miles for less than that,… --- ## [Something I have never seen before, Tv's Everywhere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-i-have-never-seen-before-tvs-everywhere/85168)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-i-have-never-seen-before-tvs-everywhere/85168 "2014-05-27T02:46:48Z")
Yesterday I took some time to go to a national cemetery to pay my respects to some veterans, none of which I knew. While I was driving I was in a fairly urban area and I seen something I have never seen before. There… --- ## [Used Audi Q5 Purchase--need your opinion please :)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-audi-q5-purchase-need-your-opinion-please/85130)
**Author:** [@SeaGurly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeaGurly)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2014, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-audi-q5-purchase-need-your-opinion-please/85130 "2014-05-26T17:44:17Z")
Hi, I am considering buying a used 2013 Audi Q5 with 25K miles. The day I was supposed to see the SUV the check engine light came on--the owner was apologetic and very upfront with me. The catalytic converter had to b… --- ## [Gas Pedal Angle Hurting the knees when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal-angle-hurting-the-knees-when-driving/85172)
**Author:** [@Kimwithaford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimwithaford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2014, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal-angle-hurting-the-knees-when-driving/85172 "2014-05-26T05:55:51Z")
I had a problem driving with pain in my right hip (which was surgically replaced 10 years ago) when I stopped driving my Toyota Corolla and started driving a Ford Tempo and a Ford Escort. It only happened after driving … --- ## [Florida State Trooper Who Pulled Over Speeding Cop Sues 88 Officers in 25 Jurisdictions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/florida-state-trooper-who-pulled-over-speeding-cop-sues-88-officers-in-25-jurisdictions/83768)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2014, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/florida-state-trooper-who-pulled-over-speeding-cop-sues-88-officers-in-25-jurisdictions/83768 "2014-05-25T18:58:35Z")
Perhaps you saw the video last year. A Florida state trooper pulled over a Miami police officer after the Miami officer flew past the trooper on the Florida Turnpike driving faster than 100 MPH. The video went viral. … --- ## [Shrill whistle emits when I release brake pedal, after about 3 miles of city driving and continues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shrill-whistle-emits-when-i-release-brake-pedal-after-about-3-miles-of-city-driving-and-continues/85148)
**Author:** [@squeeki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/squeeki)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2014, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shrill-whistle-emits-when-i-release-brake-pedal-after-about-3-miles-of-city-driving-and-continues/85148 "2014-05-25T17:16:56Z")
I have always taken car to dealership for service/repairs. Recently left car at dealer service for just the above issue. They said they could not duplicate the sound. Perhaps they didn't drive long enough..it hadn't 'w… --- ## [Spark plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug/85073)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2014, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug/85073 "2014-05-25T09:39:38Z")
do auto discount store like auto zone or advance auto sell quality spark plugs wires. --- ## [2003 Volkswagen passat. Brakes not working when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-passat-brakes-not-working-when-cold/84988)
**Author:** [@Het1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Het1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2014, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-passat-brakes-not-working-when-cold/84988 "2014-05-24T20:36:57Z")
Please help. I have a 1.8 T, 2003 vw passat with 186,000 miles on it. I've had this problem for 3 years and nobody can figure it out. If I start the car and begin driving immediately I have no brakes. However, if I … --- ## [Is used Volkswagen reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-used-volkswagen-reliable/85018)
**Author:** [@omygod711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/omygod711)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2014, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-used-volkswagen-reliable/85018 "2014-05-23T08:28:22Z")
I'm considering getting a used Volkswagen Eos as a daily driver. I read a lot of people complain about Volkswagen's reliability. I wonder if it is true. I'm planning to own it for 3 to 4 years but I will put about 70k mi… --- ## [Traffic Circles (Roundabouts)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traffic-circles-roundabouts/85104)
**Author:** [@OmegaMan62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmegaMan62)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2014, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traffic-circles-roundabouts/85104 "2014-05-23T04:46:26Z")
I'm looking for clarification on the proper rules/etiquette on using those traffic interchanges called roundabouts, or traffic circles, depending on what part of the country you are in. Here in central Florida, near The … --- ## [Logouts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/logouts/84947)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2014, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/logouts/84947 "2014-05-22T21:51:46Z")
Hi everyone - I'm getting logged out like crazy tonight, with some error messages thrown in. If anyone else is experiencing the problem, I've written to Support to look into it. I hope it will be resolved soon. Carolyn … --- ## [Putting a car in storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-a-car-in-storage/85111)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Nacho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Nacho)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2014, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-a-car-in-storage/85111 "2014-05-22T16:38:30Z")
One of my daughters is buying a new car and is" graciously" giving us back our old 1998 Toyota Camry with 130,000 miles. We live in western New York State where it's winter 6 months a year .I'm thinking of keeping it for… --- ## [Programmer chips and modules for fuel economy and/or power - good idea or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/programmer-chips-and-modules-for-fuel-economy-and-or-power-good-idea-or-not/85090)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2014, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/programmer-chips-and-modules-for-fuel-economy-and-or-power-good-idea-or-not/85090 "2014-05-22T15:52:22Z")
I often see ads related to chips or modules that are supposed to enhance performance and/or improve fuel economy. Some of these are as cheap as $50 while others go up to the many hundreds of dollars. I have always figu… --- ## [An Unusual Car from my Childhood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-unusual-car-from-my-childhood/85105)
**Author:** [@OmegaMan62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmegaMan62)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2014, 10:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-unusual-car-from-my-childhood/85105 "2014-05-22T10:13:30Z")
Many years ago, when I was about 9 or 10 years old and living in Dover, DE., a couple of boys with whom I spent some of my growing-up years had a very small old black car in their back yard that belonged to their father.… --- ## [Why no inexpencive fuel efficient cars. (Metro, Sprint....)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-inexpencive-fuel-efficient-cars-metro-sprint/84888)
**Author:** [@Joes\_Garage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joes_Garage)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2014, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-inexpencive-fuel-efficient-cars-metro-sprint/84888 "2014-05-22T09:46:50Z")
I have a 1999 1litre Chevy Metro and I love it. I bought it for $1100.00 and it's great for getting around town. 47mpg in the summer mixed town and freeway. I don't care about being hip or 0 to 60 times. So why don't … --- ## [Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Golf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-vs-volkswagen-golf/85100)
**Author:** [@Tuco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tuco)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2014, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-vs-volkswagen-golf/85100 "2014-05-22T09:35:33Z")
I own a 2001 Volkswagen Golf that has been okay so far. It has 132,000 miles, is a manual transimssion, and other than the occasional o2 sensor replacement, has not needed much in the way of repair. My father has a 199… --- ## [Stolen Camry black plastic insert where fog light would go? Or tumbleweed impact?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-camry-black-plastic-insert-where-fog-light-would-go-or-tumbleweed-impact/85072)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2014, 8:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-camry-black-plastic-insert-where-fog-light-would-go-or-tumbleweed-impact/85072 "2014-05-22T08:09:14Z")
2009 Camry authorized emergencyehicle was traveling at high speeds transporting blood platelets emergent to a hospital. Many tumbeweeds blowing across the rural highway. I missed most but could not avoid every one. D… --- ## ["Security Certificate Error" when searching Car Talk Forums?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-certificate-error-when-searching-car-talk-forums/85109)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2014, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-certificate-error-when-searching-car-talk-forums/85109 "2014-05-21T14:59:36Z")
The other day I was trying to find a thread titled "92 Corolla HC emissions" and when I typed that into the Car Talk search box, sure enough the link appeared right on top. But when I clicked on that link, instead of th… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=281) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=283)