# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=285 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 286 --- ## [Buying a car from a family member that works at a dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-from-a-family-member-that-works-at-a-dealership/84799)
**Author:** [@Sayersj629](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sayersj629)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2014, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-from-a-family-member-that-works-at-a-dealership/84799 "2014-04-27T02:26:23Z")
I’m looking for opinions on buying a used car from a family member that works at a dealership. My brother in law works for a used car dealer in PA, and it’s one of the no-hassle no-haggle type places that list the car p… --- ## [Just when you think you've heard everything--a view from behind the counter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-think-youve-heard-everything-a-view-from-behind-the-counter/82368)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2014, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-think-youve-heard-everything-a-view-from-behind-the-counter/82368 "2014-04-27T02:24:39Z")
The post about getting the runaround from a service department made me think of some of the utterly ridiculous things I get to see and hear from customers at a small independent shop. "Hi, I need my car checked out. I… --- ## [AWD Manual Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-manual-hybrid/84787)
**Author:** [@luvmysubie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luvmysubie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2014, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-manual-hybrid/84787 "2014-04-27T02:04:33Z")
Hi. Have been waiting for Subaru to come out with an AWD hybrid, but the new Crosstek does not come with a manual transmission! Any advice for someone looking for a manual transmission, AWD hybrid, preferably a hatchback… --- ## [What can I do to improve the gas mileage on my 2009 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Cummins?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-i-do-to-improve-the-gas-mileage-on-my-2009-dodge-3500-quad-cab-cummins/82910)
**Author:** [@RAYMAR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RAYMAR)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-i-do-to-improve-the-gas-mileage-on-my-2009-dodge-3500-quad-cab-cummins/82910 "2014-04-26T05:23:06Z")
I would like to know if there's anything I can do to improve the gas mileage on my 2009 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab Cummins. I took it on a long trip about a year ago (roughly 3000 miles round trip) and I only got 16 miles to a … --- ## [Launch Control Officers (LCOs)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/launch-control-officers-lcos/83804)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/launch-control-officers-lcos/83804 "2014-04-26T05:17:37Z")
LCOs are the guys who sit in bunkers 60 feet underground awaiting instructions to fire our ICBMs. Their shenanigans have made the news recently. The news reminded me that some 40-45 years ago I heard a former LCO on a… --- ## [Girl needs truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/girl-needs-truck/83905)
**Author:** [@kittytibsen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kittytibsen)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/girl-needs-truck/83905 "2014-04-26T05:11:51Z")
Hi folks. I'm a beekeeper and I currently drive a 1989 Jeep Comanche. I love the truck but I was recently in a very bad car accident (as the passenger in a friend's car) and I now have a huge scar on my forehead, not to … --- ## [Motor oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil/84780)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil/84780 "2014-04-26T05:11:33Z")
if you went out today and brought a new car today.what brand of motor oil would you use,not counting weight just name brand. --- ## [Radiator cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-cap/84777)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-cap/84777 "2014-04-26T05:11:33Z")
were is the best place to buy a quality radiator cap. --- ## [Nissan experts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-experts/84781)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-experts/84781 "2014-04-26T05:11:33Z")
any Nissan expert out there.1997 Nissan pickup 2.4liter auto tranny heater core leaking.is there anyway to remove heater core without taking out dash. --- ## [An Older Truck as a Second Vehicle/Fix-'Er-Up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-older-truck-as-a-second-vehicle-fix-er-up/79203)
**Author:** [@OmegaMan62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmegaMan62)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-older-truck-as-a-second-vehicle-fix-er-up/79203 "2014-04-26T05:11:33Z")
I'm considering buying an older Chevy pickup truck to use as a second truck and project vehicle, and what I want is an early 1960s C-10 (1960-66), long-bed type. One of the things I'm curious about is the external dimens… --- ## [Gas saver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-saver/84775)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-saver/84775 "2014-04-26T05:11:33Z")
has anyone tired fuel up.the plug that you plug in your cigarette lighter suppose to cut down on power surge.when you turn on air condition.in turn save on gas. --- ## [Lease a new car or keep my paid-off car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-a-new-car-or-keep-my-paid-off-car/84203)
**Author:** [@mklee176](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mklee176)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-a-new-car-or-keep-my-paid-off-car/84203 "2014-04-26T05:10:03Z")
Hello everyone! So i moved to Rhode Island from California last July, and despite what I've read online (numerous blogs and forums), my 4x2 Jeep Liberty (didn't buy a 4x4 model 7 years ago) survived my first New Englan… --- ## [1984 AMC eagle 4 door sedan Good car to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-amc-eagle-4-door-sedan-good-car-to-buy/84758)
**Author:** [@carincompetent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carincompetent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-amc-eagle-4-door-sedan-good-car-to-buy/84758 "2014-04-26T05:01:03Z")
I know a lot less about cars than I like to admit. I am thinking of buying a 1984 AMC eagle sedan. This would become my all purpose car. It has under 100,000 original miles. The up keep as far as I can tell is excellen… --- ## [1984 AMC eagle 4 door sedan Good car to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-amc-eagle-4-door-sedan-good-car-to-buy/84757)
**Author:** [@carincompetent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carincompetent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-amc-eagle-4-door-sedan-good-car-to-buy/84757 "2014-04-26T05:01:03Z")
I know a lot less about cars than I like to admit. I am thinking of buying a 1984 AMC eagle sedan. This would become my all purpose car. It has under 100,000 original miles. The up keep as far as I can tell is excellen… --- ## [Hydrogen generators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-generators/84462)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-generators/84462 "2014-04-26T04:59:49Z")
what do you guys think about installing hydrogen generators on old v8 engines? my son put one on his first car, 78 el camino, about 5 yrs ago. it seemed to significantly increase his mpg, for the short time he kept it fu… --- ## [Bought RAV4 but](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-rav4-but/84250)
**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-rav4-but/84250 "2014-04-26T04:58:09Z")
I bought a RAV4 yesterday. I had to drive it for an hour straight today and realized that the seat isn't comfortable at all. This is probably a dumb question but is there a 48 hour return for any reason law or something?… --- ## [Bumper Protection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-protection/84751)
**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-protection/84751 "2014-04-26T04:58:09Z")
Hi Everyone. My previous car's rear bumper was pretty tore up by bad parallel parkers. I'm looking for something to protect the bumper on my new car. I've seen that Lamin-X has a clear film you can apply and there are … --- ## [Buyer Regret](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buyer-regret/84307)
**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buyer-regret/84307 "2014-04-26T04:58:09Z")
Hi all. My wife and I just bought a new 2014 Rav4 LE AWD one week ago. We have driven it 250 miles and we realize that the ride is too firm and it's making my wife and son car sick and I don't find the seat comfortable a… --- ## [Bumper Protection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-protection/84750)
**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-protection/84750 "2014-04-26T04:58:09Z")
Hi Everyone. My previous car's rear bumper was pretty tore up by bad parallel parkers. I'm looking for something to protect the bumper on my new car. I've seen that Lamin-X has a clear film you can apply and there are … --- ## [Pros and cons of SUVs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-suvs/84525)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-suvs/84525 "2014-04-26T04:04:13Z")
Although I've briefly driven several SUVs for work, I and my family have only ever owned four door sedans. I'm doing some leisurely car shopping and, at the suggestion of a friend, expanded my thinking to include small … --- ## [Escrow For Private Car Sale](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escrow-for-private-car-sale/84353)
**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escrow-for-private-car-sale/84353 "2014-04-26T04:04:13Z")
Hi All. We are trying to sell our car and we were thinking of Escrow.com to facilitate the money transfer. Since the bank has the title we'll have to pay them off first before we can give the title to the seller. Obvio… --- ## [Website question about user notify](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-question-about-user-notify/84613)
**Author:** [@rattlegas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rattlegas)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/website-question-about-user-notify/84613 "2014-04-26T03:58:18Z")
What is the proper syntax for user notify for people with a space in their handle? --- ## [What about?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-about/84730)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2014, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-about/84730 "2014-04-26T03:16:17Z")
What about a Community Forum to discuss"other topics of the day"? believe it or not my last discussion had a lot to do with auto safety-Kevin --- ## [Gomer Pyle - Why do people associate this image with auto mechanics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gomer-pyle-why-do-people-associate-this-image-with-auto-mechanics/84621)
**Author:** [@willey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willey)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2014, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gomer-pyle-why-do-people-associate-this-image-with-auto-mechanics/84621 "2014-04-25T04:50:56Z")
I haven't been on this board for quite some time, I used to post here all the time but life, kids, and work keep me busy now. I am looking for feedback on this topic. Many people do not think highly of auto techs, they s… --- ## [How should your car be in 2020?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-should-your-car-be-in-2020/84706)
**Author:** [@Quilmes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quilmes)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2014, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-should-your-car-be-in-2020/84706 "2014-04-25T04:43:00Z")
Hi, I need some ideas for new innovations (features, design, safety, etc.) in cars in 2020. How do you imagine your car? What should be standards? What are the future needs? I am collecting ideas for an university pr… --- ## [Just wondering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wondering/84728)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2014, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wondering/84728 "2014-04-25T03:59:59Z")
I have a bad problem and its getting worse the older I get (narcolepsy) any suggestions as how to keep the Sandman at bay during the day?-Kevin --- ## [Locked out of Car Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locked-out-of-car-talk/84689)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2014, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locked-out-of-car-talk/84689 "2014-04-25T02:25:40Z")
Seems that Car Talk required I upgrade my Adobe Flash . When I did I was able to connect. Without the updated Adobe Flash...the screen never loaded. Just the Cartalk banner loaded. The rest of the screen was blank. Tha… --- ## [Oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change/84662)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2014, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change/84662 "2014-04-24T06:58:42Z")
What's your preference? Let the car sit overnight and then drain cold oil first thing in the morning (all oil has drained down completely overnight) OR warm it up and drain warm oil. This is of course, for an oil and f… --- ## [How much money is there](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-money-is-there/84661)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2014, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-money-is-there/84661 "2014-04-23T12:37:09Z")
...in old catalytic converters? Apparently enough to lead a bunch of heavily-armed guys to hold up an auto salvage/scrap metal business, and to have a running gun battle with the police in Elizabeth, NJ. http://www.nj.… --- ## [Can a traffic signal's YELLOW interval be less than 3 seconds?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-traffic-signals-yellow-interval-be-less-than-3-seconds/84480)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2014, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-traffic-signals-yellow-interval-be-less-than-3-seconds/84480 "2014-04-23T12:25:37Z")
Friend got a ticket. He claims the YELLOW was ONE second and he had no time to stop before RED. Can a traffic signal system's YELLOW interval even be set to less than 3 seconds? Thank you. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=284) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=286)