# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=292 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 293 --- ## [Crazy trouble REstarting a warm car so I did](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-trouble-restarting-a-warm-car-so-i-did/83627)
**Author:** [@timekillweekly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timekillweekly)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2014, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-trouble-restarting-a-warm-car-so-i-did/83627 "2014-02-11T06:49:37Z")
All the other cars I had before started better after being warmed up. My 2005 Impala starts perfect when cold first thing in morning but if I go somewhere quick and try to start-up the engine warm it fights it's self and… --- ## [Mercedes Benz heater going?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-heater-going/83550)
**Author:** [@SherryMerc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SherryMerc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2014, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-heater-going/83550 "2014-02-10T02:03:59Z")
I have been hearing a loud noise coming from heater when I first turn on the car in the am and it is cold. I live in the Northeast so that's just about every am. It is loud blowing noise and I'm wondering if my heating … --- ## [What is included in the "drive train" warranty? Are the lifters (tappets) considered part of it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-included-in-the-drive-train-warranty-are-the-lifters-tappets-considered-part-of-it/83581)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-included-in-the-drive-train-warranty-are-the-lifters-tappets-considered-part-of-it/83581 "2014-02-09T08:47:44Z")
Often, when I first start our 06 Azera there is a clicking ..Tappet? ..noise, when I accelerate. This usually slowly diminishes after 10 miles or so..but it always goes away. However it is getting louder and more persis… --- ## [Front end accident, engine drop, no air bags out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-accident-engine-drop-no-air-bags-out/83617)
**Author:** [@JZ27513](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JZ27513)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-accident-engine-drop-no-air-bags-out/83617 "2014-02-09T07:42:20Z")
I need advice; my daughter just had accident on 2011 Honda Accord (sedan), her front end with a 1980 Cadillac Seville, the Cadillac rear bump had a few dent, but my daughter’s car front bumper come out, radiator 45 degre… --- ## [Kia Rio 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-2002/83604)
**Author:** [@xloner12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xloner12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-2002/83604 "2014-02-09T04:44:17Z")
I'm looking to find a used car in the 3 to 4k range that while not great would last me at least a few years. I found a Kia Rio 2002 with 60,000k miles on it for $3000. I will have an inspection included in part of my off… --- ## [Audio Question for 2014 Camaro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audio-question-for-2014-camaro/83564)
**Author:** [@86\_SuperSport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/86_SuperSport)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2014, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audio-question-for-2014-camaro/83564 "2014-02-08T18:17:51Z")
I recently purchased a 2014 Camaro SS2. It came with everything but a CD player. Does anyone know how to add one? thanks --- ## [E10 and E15 fuels with ethanol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e10-and-e15-fuels-with-ethanol/83510)
**Author:** [@ARTDEL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ARTDEL)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2014, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e10-and-e15-fuels-with-ethanol/83510 "2014-02-08T05:36:57Z")
I believe that when you buy E10 (or E15) Gasoline you really do not know what you are getting. Specifically, ethanol absorbs water (we used to use "dry gas" to absorb water and get it out of our gas tanks). While E10 … --- ## [Best used 3rd row vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-3rd-row-vehicle/83141)
**Author:** [@txaggie90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/txaggie90)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2014, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-used-3rd-row-vehicle/83141 "2014-02-07T22:55:09Z")
Hello, first time on this website. My family is growing and I am looking for feedback on the best used Midsize SUV or Minivan for around 20K. So far I am liking the Ford Flex but just started my research. Thanks for … --- ## [Heater problems chrysler 2012 t&c](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problems-chrysler-2012-t-c/83586)
**Author:** [@hebs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hebs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2014, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problems-chrysler-2012-t-c/83586 "2014-02-07T20:33:04Z")
bought new oct.2012. first time used heat blows cold from one side hot from other. not consistent, will vary from left cold, then hot from right or the opposite. been fighting with chrysler from then till now. engineers … --- ## [Couple wonders what caused smashed windshield while driving on U.S. 36](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couple-wonders-what-caused-smashed-windshield-while-driving-on-u-s-36/83575)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2014, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couple-wonders-what-caused-smashed-windshield-while-driving-on-u-s-36/83575 "2014-02-07T18:13:55Z")
http://kdvr.com/2014/02/05/couple-wonders-what-caused-smashed-windshield-while-driving-on-u-s-36/ WESTMINSTER, Colo. — A couple was driving along U.S. Highway 36 in Westminster after a Super Bowl party Sunday when some… --- ## [The Slick Road did not cause your wreck!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-slick-road-did-not-cause-your-wreck/83208)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 245\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2014, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-slick-road-did-not-cause-your-wreck/83208 "2014-02-07T02:13:44Z")
I see it all the time, on the news, in the paper. Slick roads cause multiple crashes. The road caused you to crash, its the roads fault. Finally I got a breath of fresh air yesterday via the Indiana State Police Emai… --- ## [Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating/83561)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating/83561 "2014-02-06T19:45:30Z")
might buy fixer upper. seller says it is overheating. could be water pump, thermostat, or head gaskets. i do not know more details. i do not know if coolant is being used and if there is external leaks. car has thermosta… --- ## [A blast from the past](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-blast-from-the-past/83491)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-blast-from-the-past/83491 "2014-02-06T19:00:54Z")
Santa Claus was very good to me this year, because I got one of the gifts that I REALLY wanted, namely the newly re-mastered DVD set of the complete run of Naked City TV programs from the late '50s-early '60s. This enco… --- ## [Old Plow Truck-Advice needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-plow-truck-advice-needed/83466)
**Author:** [@amjohnson86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amjohnson86)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-plow-truck-advice-needed/83466 "2014-02-06T06:16:43Z")
So, I have been looking around at potentially getting a cheap (\<$2500) truck for plowing. For this price range it would have to have the plow already attached the vehicle and wouldn't be anything fancy (obviously). I h… --- ## [Honda Insight Lease Returns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-lease-returns/83551)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-lease-returns/83551 "2014-02-06T03:42:55Z")
Honda dealer in California told me that lease returned Insights are being taken by Honda itself. I am interested in buying one of those and could you advise me as to where I should find one (lease returns)? I may not… --- ## [Seat Cushion Extender?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-cushion-extender/83568)
**Author:** [@KentX2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KentX2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-cushion-extender/83568 "2014-02-06T02:42:07Z")
Looking for something to extend the seat front to back by about 4". I'm 6'4" and though my 2014 Subaru Outback is large enough in most ways the driver's seat doesn't support the front part of my leg. I could probably mak… --- ## [Having Second thoughts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-second-thoughts/83536)
**Author:** [@wags37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wags37)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-second-thoughts/83536 "2014-02-06T02:12:38Z")
A few weeks ago my wife and I went car shopping looking to upgrade my '95 Subaru Legacy. I was hoping to find and test drive a Subaru Tribeca because I had such good luck with my 95 Legacy. However we did not see one at … --- ## [My Second Gear Start modification had gotten a workout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-second-gear-start-modification-had-gotten-a-workout/83530)
**Author:** [@Troubleshooter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Troubleshooter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2014, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-second-gear-start-modification-had-gotten-a-workout/83530 "2014-02-05T18:24:35Z")
Last spring I modified my Pontiac Bonneville for second gear start for winter driving. The problem then was that, by the time it was finished, the last winter weather had ended in my area. So I had to wait for the real t… --- ## [Vibrational noise in rear passenger side of 2013 subaru impreza hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrational-noise-in-rear-passenger-side-of-2013-subaru-impreza-hatchback/82230)
**Author:** [@atalossinct](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atalossinct)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrational-noise-in-rear-passenger-side-of-2013-subaru-impreza-hatchback/82230 "2014-02-04T23:41:51Z")
It was checked by the dealer who said "everything was tightened the way it was supposed to be." They found no issue. It doesn't happen all the time, just over certain bumps. It seems to be getting worse in the cold. It's… --- ## [Wienermobile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wienermobile/83464)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wienermobile/83464 "2014-02-04T22:03:42Z")
For your enjoyment --- ## [Round ,rubber and rolls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/round-rubber-and-rolls/83473)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/round-rubber-and-rolls/83473 "2014-02-04T16:18:39Z")
Okay Guys anybody have any ideas about what to do with old tires? I really dont want OCD,but I would like good ideas from an economic standpoint,that would handle most of the problem-Kevin --- ## [Expat needs ideas for visits home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expat-needs-ideas-for-visits-home/83503)
**Author:** [@56ikerchick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/56ikerchick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expat-needs-ideas-for-visits-home/83503 "2014-02-04T11:09:35Z")
As an American expat teaching in Taiwan, I need ideas for transportation when I return to Oregon for two months this summer. I gave away my '04 Subaru Outback last year, and took my good bike with me overseas. I still ha… --- ## [What if the air is let out of car tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-if-the-air-is-let-out-of-car-tires/83522)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-if-the-air-is-let-out-of-car-tires/83522 "2014-02-04T09:20:21Z")
Someone let the air out of my BICYCLE tires while it was locked outside. No big deal, I just used my bike pump to fill them back up. But this got me thinking: What I would do if someone let the air out of my CAR ti… --- ## [Am I crazy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-crazy/83441)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-crazy/83441 "2014-02-04T00:38:23Z")
Hi, I just signed in with the hope that I could get some clear-headed advice. My wife thinks I'm nuts. We have a 2008 Toyota minivan as our family car (115,000 mi). I've had the itch to down-size our vehicle to something… --- ## [It pays to be observant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-pays-to-be-observant/83415)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-pays-to-be-observant/83415 "2014-02-04T00:21:49Z")
Monday after leaving work my car was starting to wobble a bit about 30~35mph. Got up to 45~50, and anything faster than that probably would have given me an earthquake experience; you could see my steering wheel vibratin… --- ## [1991 Z28 Camaro - How much should I offer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-z28-camaro-how-much-should-i-offer/83262)
**Author:** [@METALHEAD27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/METALHEAD27)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2014, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-z28-camaro-how-much-should-i-offer/83262 "2014-02-03T02:01:26Z")
The seller is asking "$12,000 or best offer"....how much should I offer? The details: '91 Camaro Z28; automatic; only 13,000 original miles; car is 100% stock (not restored or rebuilt at all); 5.7L (350) V8; G92 package;… --- ## [Looking for a new, used car and working with dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-used-car-and-working-with-dealership/83331)
**Author:** [@J-9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J-9)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2014, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-new-used-car-and-working-with-dealership/83331 "2014-02-02T18:22:35Z")
Hello, It's been awhile since I purchased a car and I'm looking for some advice. I'm a single mom looking to buy a used car. I want good - high safety ratings, good gas mileage, low maintenance vehicle. Something around … --- ## [Conventional Transmission or CVT (continuously variable transmission)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-transmission-or-cvt-continuously-variable-transmission/81776)
**Author:** [@dilligara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dilligara)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2014, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conventional-transmission-or-cvt-continuously-variable-transmission/81776 "2014-02-02T01:15:33Z")
I am in the market for a new car. Several car manufacturers (Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai) offer CVT transmissions but no American car companies.The Honda dealer I was at yesterday told me they have been around since 1… --- ## [F150 Goes on Aluminum Diet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-goes-on-aluminum-diet/83115)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2014, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-goes-on-aluminum-diet/83115 "2014-02-01T23:59:28Z")
This is going to be impressive: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/12/automobiles/autoshow/the-f-150s-aluminum-diet.html?hpw&rref=automobiles 30 mpg highway, which is better than my 4 cylinder Honda CRV does. --- ## [Ouch: Minicars Get Crunched](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ouch-minicars-get-crunched/83313)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2014, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ouch-minicars-get-crunched/83313 "2014-02-01T23:45:00Z")
Results are in on a new offset crash test of minicars, and the results are not good: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/22/automobiles/minicars-are-worst-performers-in-small-overlap-front-crash-test.html My mom used to d… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=291) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=293)