# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=295 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 296 --- ## [How would you deal with cars frozen to the ground?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-would-you-deal-with-cars-frozen-to-the-ground/83061)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2014, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-would-you-deal-with-cars-frozen-to-the-ground/83061 "2014-01-11T06:19:42Z")
Saw on the news, in Chicago I think, where a water main broke and flooded a bunch of cars. The ice was up past the tires up to the wheels. I was just trying to think how I would deal with that without waiting for sprin… --- ## [When do you it is time to buy a new car and stop repairing your old one? Buy or Repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-you-it-is-time-to-buy-a-new-car-and-stop-repairing-your-old-one-buy-or-repair/77930)
**Author:** [@SpeedyMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpeedyMom)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-do-you-it-is-time-to-buy-a-new-car-and-stop-repairing-your-old-one-buy-or-repair/77930 "2014-01-10T23:35:28Z")
Okay, this may be not just a car question but also a marriage therapy question... My husband loves his 1999 Mercedes ML320 with ~150K miles. but my gut tells me that it is time to junk this car and move on because the re… --- ## [The best car for winter driving in Flagstaff, AZ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-car-for-winter-driving-in-flagstaff-az/83003)
**Author:** [@CatReba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CatReba)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2014, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-car-for-winter-driving-in-flagstaff-az/83003 "2014-01-10T22:08:26Z")
Our daughter will be attending NAU in Flagstaff in the fall of 2014. The plan is to sell her our 2010 Honda Civic (we recently put new all weather tires on the vehicle). My question is: Is the Civic a good choice for w… --- ## [What is the advantage of HID over halogen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-advantage-of-hid-over-halogen/82886)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2014, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-advantage-of-hid-over-halogen/82886 "2014-01-10T21:56:58Z")
Thank you. --- ## [Quickest warming car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quickest-warming-car/83024)
**Author:** [@mpcookson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mpcookson)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2014, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quickest-warming-car/83024 "2014-01-10T14:33:45Z")
My wife drives a 2006 Jetta TDI, but living in MN that can make for some very cold drives. She's had enough and wants a new car, but one that will get to operating temperature the quickest so that heater can run at full … --- ## [2002 Highlander. Puff of blue smoke on most startups](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-highlander-puff-of-blue-smoke-on-most-startups/83051)
**Author:** [@Hesser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hesser)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2014, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-highlander-puff-of-blue-smoke-on-most-startups/83051 "2014-01-10T06:17:30Z")
150,000 No loss of power. Only very small loss of oil in 3000 miles. Could it be valve seals. At what point is this a fix it problem. Would like to run car as long as possible. Great car. I had valve seals replaced year… --- ## [Can every single part of a car be replaced, and retain VIN?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-every-single-part-of-a-car-be-replaced-and-retain-vin/83040)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2014, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-every-single-part-of-a-car-be-replaced-and-retain-vin/83040 "2014-01-09T13:09:08Z")
Recently, I was considering what car would be the cheapest possible transportation, over a lifetime, and came up with the Nissan Tsuru: the early '90s-era Sentra still sold new in Mexico. 2000#; $9,500; EFI but without e… --- ## [Contaminated Brake Pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contaminated-brake-pads/83059)
**Author:** [@Soltmen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Soltmen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2014, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/contaminated-brake-pads/83059 "2014-01-09T11:14:14Z")
Hello, Just picked up my Ford F-250 after being in the shop for 2 days. They replaced my power steering pump,front brake rotors and pads. I left the shop and drove 35 miles to my job site only to see fluid dripping from … --- ## [Toyota Camry spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-spark-plugs/83049)
**Author:** [@Lara29Rich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lara29Rich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2014, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-spark-plugs/83049 "2014-01-09T06:45:25Z")
I have a 2004 Camry with only 34K mileage. The dealership is recommending replacing the original spark plugs. I want to do the reasonable, responsible maintenance on the vehicle....should I have the plugs replaced? --- ## [I no longer stop completely for Stop Signs, and I turn left on red](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-no-longer-stop-completely-for-stop-signs-and-i-turn-left-on-red/82841)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2014, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-no-longer-stop-completely-for-stop-signs-and-i-turn-left-on-red/82841 "2014-01-09T04:29:41Z")
People here in Indiana are all a bunch of idiots ( Me included, (Triedaq is not) ). If you are doing 60-62 in a 55 you will get tailgated over 50% of the time. If you go 55 you will get tailgated 90% of the time. If yo… --- ## [Toyota Camry 2000: Are they just as safe as today's models?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-2000-are-they-just-as-safe-as-todays-models/82989)
**Author:** [@lneoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lneoh)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2014, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-2000-are-they-just-as-safe-as-todays-models/82989 "2014-01-09T02:51:53Z")
We are expecting our first child so car safety has been on our minds recently: Should we switch from our Toyota Camry 2000 to a new similar car (not necessarily the same make or model)? Are the safety features that have … --- ## [Battle of who is right and wrong, at least percentage wise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battle-of-who-is-right-and-wrong-at-least-percentage-wise/83007)
**Author:** [@Ro1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ro1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2014, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battle-of-who-is-right-and-wrong-at-least-percentage-wise/83007 "2014-01-08T23:23:18Z")
Its post first blizzard 2014 in New York. Wife goes to work during the week and is on call to work during the weekend, needing to leave the house at 7AM. When she comes home Sunday at 12PM, she drives down the hill towar… --- ## [40 Below Cold Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/40-below-cold-start/82848)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2014, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/40-below-cold-start/82848 "2014-01-08T07:26:50Z")
The old 4runner started at 40 below Took about 3 seconds on first twist of the key Impressive No i was not plugged in .......... Put that in ur pipe and smoke it --- ## [Motor oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil/80298)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2014, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil/80298 "2014-01-07T07:56:45Z")
what brand motor oil is the best. --- ## [Blown Head Gasket on old Suby, What now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-on-old-suby-what-now/82966)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Berg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Berg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2014, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-on-old-suby-what-now/82966 "2014-01-07T05:31:07Z")
I recently just had some bad news on my 94 Subaru legacy that it has a blown head gasket and I recently put a fair amount of money into which seems incredibly stupid now. I put cheap rims and tires on it so it could pass… --- ## [Saw yet another car pulled over at the side of the road yesterday, what is the cause?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-yet-another-car-pulled-over-at-the-side-of-the-road-yesterday-what-is-the-cause/82944)
**Author:** [@gdawgs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdawgs)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2014, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-yet-another-car-pulled-over-at-the-side-of-the-road-yesterday-what-is-the-cause/82944 "2014-01-07T01:03:47Z")
the car was sitting on the road with it's front/left/driver side tire at about 90 degree ange from the car. Seemed like the shaft was disconnected from the wheel/tire. what causes the car to basically lose it's whee… --- ## [Car Slows When Foot on Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-slows-when-foot-on-gas/82970)
**Author:** [@Sunie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-slows-when-foot-on-gas/82970 "2014-01-06T20:07:52Z")
When I am driving along in my 2000 Toyota Camry 6 cylinder, and my foot is on the gas, my car slows down by itself. When this happens it sounds like gears are changing or like when you run out of gas, (the car is automat… --- ## [1997 nissan pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup/82997)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup/82997 "2014-01-06T00:55:21Z")
have lost owner manual anyone know what type transmission fluid it take.1997 Nissan pickup with 2.4 liter motor. --- ## [My first 200,000 mile car ever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-first-200-000-mile-car-ever/82228)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-first-200-000-mile-car-ever/82228 "2014-01-05T23:53:31Z")
Saturday. between Monterrey and Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, my 2002 Sienna turned over 200,000 miles. My first 200,000 mile car ever. --- ## [Worst. Idea. Ever. http://www.cnbc.com/id/101302378](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-idea-ever-http-www-cnbc-com-id-101302378/82939)
**Author:** [@auto-owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auto-owner)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-idea-ever-http-www-cnbc-com-id-101302378/82939 "2014-01-05T22:12:41Z")
\--Fuel-Saving ‘stop-start’ Technology to Become Norm-- --- ## [Happy Holidays](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-holidays/82793)
**Author:** [@grego2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grego2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-holidays/82793 "2014-01-05T01:00:17Z")
Now that it is nearly Xmas I wish all readers a merry Christmas. when I post something on here I am typically looking for the feedback from the guy who has the experience in a I am questioning. I realize somethings ar… --- ## [Problem starting car in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-starting-car-in-cold-weather/82967)
**Author:** [@BarbM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-starting-car-in-cold-weather/82967 "2014-01-04T20:43:13Z")
My 92 year old mother has a 2000 Lexus GS300 with 30,000 miles on it. Up until three years ago, her car was in a garage. For the last three years it has been in a car port. Ever since she moved to central Ohio, she has b… --- ## [Extended Warranty - is it worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-is-it-worth-it/82914)
**Author:** [@2014Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2014Subaru)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 10:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-is-it-worth-it/82914 "2014-01-04T10:14:45Z")
Hi I just got a 2014 Subaru Forester; and in the past I have never gotten the extended warranty with a highly rated vehicle, but there's so much technology and electronics in this thing that I'm wondering if it would be … --- ## [Your tirecommendation for 2009 Camry Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-tirecommendation-for-2009-camry-hybrid/82940)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-tirecommendation-for-2009-camry-hybrid/82940 "2014-01-03T22:59:32Z")
Hybrid was bought for metropolitan driving. But now almost all mileage is highways and interstates delivering blood to distant hospitals. Does tire mileage rating mean anything? Does low rolling resistance mean anythin… --- ## [Has your house or property ever been hit by traffic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-your-house-or-property-ever-been-hit-by-traffic/82919)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-your-house-or-property-ever-been-hit-by-traffic/82919 "2014-01-03T18:02:43Z")
http://www.wishtv.com/news/local/help-sought-after-home-hit-11-times 11 times in 30 years, that's once every 3 years.... Makes me feel a little better about my property being destroyed, usually for me its just a mailbo… --- ## [Capacitor or Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capacitor-or-battery/82871)
**Author:** [@colonel142003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/colonel142003)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/capacitor-or-battery/82871 "2014-01-03T17:21:52Z")
Question, I have a 2010 Camry SE 2.5 4cyclinder (unfortunately), but I currently have a Kenwood 1800 watt amp, and two 12inch subs,...now I have the stock radio in which I plan on upgrading later on but now I am having a… --- ## [Clutch shudders sometimes when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-shudders-sometimes-when-cold/82762)
**Author:** [@shinkamp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shinkamp)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-shudders-sometimes-when-cold/82762 "2014-01-03T14:08:59Z")
I have a 1996 VW Passat TDI which has a 5 speed stick (they all did). Yes, it's really old but it runs great and gets 45 mpg. However, the model is probably not relevant to this problem. My question has to do with clu… --- ## [The Twilight of Ethanol?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-twilight-of-ethanol/82799)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-twilight-of-ethanol/82799 "2014-01-02T22:46:52Z")
The latest issue of Business Week magazine has some particularly interesting information in an article titled, "Corn farmers sweat as Congress threatens to cut its support of ethanol". It seems that The EPA has propose… --- ## [4 wheel drive with all seasons vs. front wheel drive with snow tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-with-all-seasons-vs-front-wheel-drive-with-snow-tires/82917)
**Author:** [@DV\_maple\_syrup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DV_maple_syrup)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-wheel-drive-with-all-seasons-vs-front-wheel-drive-with-snow-tires/82917 "2014-01-02T22:26:35Z")
Long story short- I am driving through the White Mountains this weekend and there is supposed to be some winter weather. I have two car choices, or 2008 Toyota corolla with snow tires on it or a mid-size suv (rental so … --- ## [Automatic transmission question - Going from park straight to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-question-going-from-park-straight-to-drive/82905)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-question-going-from-park-straight-to-drive/82905 "2014-01-02T02:45:18Z")
Car is a 2000 Corolla with a 4-spd auto. The gears are as follows in order: Park Reverse Neutral Drive 2nd 1st Should I go directly from Park to Drive or stop at Reverse and Neutral for a second to let the transmission… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=294) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=296)