# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=297 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 298 --- ## [What Do The Dealers Pay For Trade Ins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-the-dealers-pay-for-trade-ins/82724)
**Author:** [@OldSchoolNinja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldSchoolNinja)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-the-dealers-pay-for-trade-ins/82724 "2013-12-18T21:53:10Z")
Happy Holidays Folks, Well I've come back to the forums for some advice and wisdom on Used Car Pricing. I have been doing some research and have tried to look at this logically, which makes me think I'm going about it … --- ## [Tire chains or cables for Camry Tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-chains-or-cables-for-camry-tires/82661)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-chains-or-cables-for-camry-tires/82661 "2013-12-18T14:01:50Z")
Hi all, I have Camry 2009 LE and I stay in Los Angeles where we never see snow. I will be going towards Santa Fe for 3 days in year end. As per law I understand that I may require snow chains (or cable). I have few doubt… --- ## [Sometimes I'm embarrased](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-im-embarrased/82676)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-im-embarrased/82676 "2013-12-17T07:30:25Z")
...to be in the auto service industry. It's 8:30 in the morning. A guy is driving his 2011 Grand Caravan on the freeway, his engine light comes on but the car seems to be working ok. He has to slow down for traffic, an… --- ## [It is almost impossible to get pulled over where I live](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-is-almost-impossible-to-get-pulled-over-where-i-live/81697)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-is-almost-impossible-to-get-pulled-over-where-i-live/81697 "2013-12-17T07:25:03Z")
I used to see people pulled over all the time, everywhere I went. In my county and many others I frequent, you rarely see anyone pulled over, I see people blow by cops, speed up thru stale yellows in front of cops, and … --- ## [GM bailout final numbers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-bailout-final-numbers/82608)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-bailout-final-numbers/82608 "2013-12-17T04:48:47Z")
DETROIT (AP) - "The U.S. government ended up losing $10.5 billion on the General Motors bailout" http://t.money.msn.com/business-news/newsarticle?feed=AP&date=20131209&id=17177482 You may find the details interesting… --- ## [Why so many different kinds of 2 cycle motor oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-so-many-different-kinds-of-2-cycle-motor-oil/82611)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-so-many-different-kinds-of-2-cycle-motor-oil/82611 "2013-12-16T00:12:49Z")
It seems like the last time I purchased two cycle motor oil there was only one kind. Right there on the face of the package, "2 cycle motor oil". The only decision to make was which brand and whether in one 32-48 ou… --- ## [Time for change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-for-change/82559)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-for-change/82559 "2013-12-15T21:13:18Z")
I have noticed some folks around here dis electrics,dont know why,its a system with a lot more potential then the standard ICE you can even setup a solar charging station,And a lot of times you can dispense with the t… --- ## [Why can't I join the blog discussions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-i-join-the-blog-discussions/82553)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-i-join-the-blog-discussions/82553 "2013-12-15T10:06:26Z")
Is anybody else having trouble leaving a comment? I'm able to to participate in the general discussions and repairs, but the blogs are giving me problems. --- ## [Do rebuilt engines fail this often?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-rebuilt-engines-fail-this-often/82640)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-rebuilt-engines-fail-this-often/82640 "2013-12-15T04:27:06Z")
I was watching Fast and Loud which is a TV show where they purchase classic cars, fix and sell them. Most often than not, they always find something wrong with the engine and it has to be rebuilt. So they send the engi… --- ## [Concepts: How does a (cold) front defroster melt ice on the other side of the glass?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concepts-how-does-a-cold-front-defroster-melt-ice-on-the-other-side-of-the-glass/82616)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concepts-how-does-a-cold-front-defroster-melt-ice-on-the-other-side-of-the-glass/82616 "2013-12-15T01:41:49Z")
When you turn on your defroster fan, within a minute or two, it starts to clear a little area at the bottom of the iced over windshield. Yet, the car engine is not yet warmed up, so it's blowing cold air. How does blow… --- ## [For Anyone Who is Interested in Cartalk Forum History](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-anyone-who-is-interested-in-cartalk-forum-history/82673)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-anyone-who-is-interested-in-cartalk-forum-history/82673 "2013-12-15T01:28:53Z")
Here is a classic archived thread from back when this place was occupied by a lot of characters and less moderated and much more crazy - http://members.tripod.com/~CatLady\_2/Cafe-Archives/Chicken.html --- ## [Fuel filter change frequency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change-frequency/82631)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change-frequency/82631 "2013-12-15T00:42:51Z")
On another thread here, someone's truck died while driving down the road, apparently from a totally clogged fuel filter. The poster didn't say how many miles the truck had on it, but it was a 1999 model year. Question:… --- ## [Blue lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-lights/82637)
**Author:** [@JosephEMeehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephEMeehan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-lights/82637 "2013-12-15T00:09:22Z")
Have you noticed that there seem to be a lot less of those blue headlamps? Personally I would be glad if they would go away. --- ## [What is the origin of the name you use on Car Talk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-the-name-you-use-on-car-talk/82446)
**Author:** [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-the-name-you-use-on-car-talk/82446 "2013-12-14T21:23:38Z")
It's a little slow today so I had time to remember what I've always wanted to ask the regulars on this forum. How did you come by the name you use for Car Talk? Mine is easy. I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force under a dela… --- ## [Used Car Purchase: better to wait until after January 1st?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase-better-to-wait-until-after-january-1st/82650)
**Author:** [@Jamie912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie912)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase-better-to-wait-until-after-january-1st/82650 "2013-12-14T06:19:46Z")
Hi there! I am new to posting to the forum, but I did try to search first before creating this discussion. I had a question that really revolves around car depreciation I guess. I live in zip 46307 and the van I am … --- ## [Air compressor blows fuses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-compressor-blows-fuses/82563)
**Author:** [@GatorRay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GatorRay)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-compressor-blows-fuses/82563 "2013-12-14T06:04:55Z")
I have a 15 amp air compressor that does a terrific job keeping my air pressures to recommended levels however it frequently blows fuses in both my 2010 Highlander and my 2006 LS 430 Lexus. It appears that a direct conne… --- ## [Diagnostic codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-codes/82655)
**Author:** [@Jenetix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenetix)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-codes/82655 "2013-12-14T02:28:56Z")
So when the mechanic is talking about reading the codes, he's talking about on board diagnostics right? So, how come my car doesn't have a code everytime something goes wrong? Are there only certain things that have a co… --- ## [Fuel system cleaner yay or nay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-cleaner-yay-or-nay/82645)
**Author:** [@Jenetix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenetix)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-cleaner-yay-or-nay/82645 "2013-12-14T01:36:39Z")
Will a fuel system cleaner added to the gas tank cause any negative effects? Other than maybe a dirty fuel filter. Is it even necessary? --- ## [Used Car Purchase desisions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase-desisions/82642)
**Author:** [@Bobbyknuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobbyknuckles)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase-desisions/82642 "2013-12-14T01:18:05Z")
Hello my car talk family. First off I would like to say thank you guys for a wonderful show. I am a new member, and I am very excited to be apart of this family. My question today is i am very interested in getting ei… --- ## [More than one "My Car"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-than-one-my-car/82571)
**Author:** [@Blemons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blemons)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-than-one-my-car/82571 "2013-12-12T20:03:50Z")
New to the site. Can you add more than one car to the "My Car" area in your profile settings? Own three cars and would like to track discussions on each. --- ## [Bolt pattern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-pattern/82613)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-pattern/82613 "2013-12-12T06:47:21Z")
Why does wheel have 2 bolt patterns listed? what bolt pattern is this wheel? its stamped 5x108 and 5x112. the guy selling it says it is 5x100? he had it on a chevy caviler auto which is 5x100\[ photo f\_zps63f55178.jpg\] --- ## [Help DIY Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diy-car/82582)
**Author:** [@John359178](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John359178)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diy-car/82582 "2013-12-12T06:42:31Z")
I dont know a heck of alot about how to put together a car, but I am mechanically inclined and am familiar with the principals of their internal operation. I would like to build a car from scratch. I have been looking on… --- ## [Now that's a nice car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-thats-a-nice-car/82547)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-thats-a-nice-car/82547 "2013-12-11T22:05:06Z")
Wish I had play money to spend. http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/post--its-official-2015-ford-mustang-info-and-photos?icid=autos\_5051 --- ## [To add or not to add, fuel additives for arctic winter temperatures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-add-or-not-to-add-fuel-additives-for-arctic-winter-temperatures/82550)
**Author:** [@Jenetix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenetix)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-add-or-not-to-add-fuel-additives-for-arctic-winter-temperatures/82550 "2013-12-11T21:44:56Z")
Are there any benefits or necessities to fuel additives(like heet) during cold temperatures(around 0 plus or minus)? --- ## [Smart Car death wish](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smart-car-death-wish/82433)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smart-car-death-wish/82433 "2013-12-11T21:12:51Z")
True story. Drove today (Thanksgiving) from Boston to NY on I-95. In the center lane, doing 70, I was passed by a Smart Car in the left lane doing maybe 75-80. Its rear license plate said: DETHWSH. Driving a Smar… --- ## [How to Identify Where a Driver is From](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-identify-where-a-driver-is-from/82617)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-identify-where-a-driver-is-from/82617 "2013-12-11T20:32:57Z")
I got this from a posting in Military Humor off Facebook One hand on wheel, one hand on horn: Chicago. One hand on wheel, one finger out window: New York. One hand on wheel, one finger out window, cutting across all… --- ## [Fuel Economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy/82357)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy/82357 "2013-12-11T18:17:52Z")
1989 4runner get 16 mpg city Does anybody know of any aftermarket add-ons i can do to improve economy??? Yes i have a new air filter --- ## [Poor traction query](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-traction-query/82596)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-traction-query/82596 "2013-12-11T04:01:16Z")
my kid drives 03 FWD vue. has firestone destination LE tires. 55% tread front and 45% tread rear. drove it last winter and it was ok, traction wise. we rotated tires about 2 months ago. and now roads are horrible. been 0… --- ## [Chevy Impala 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-2010/78802)
**Author:** [@kag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kag)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-2010/78802 "2013-12-10T18:48:37Z")
The radio does not hold the time, resets to 12:00. Any answers/solutions? --- ## [Stolen cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-cars/82425)
**Author:** [@dynawrite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dynawrite)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-cars/82425 "2013-12-10T04:54:18Z")
My husband's 2001 GMC Safari was stolen in front of our home 3 weeks ago. We are dealing with the insurance company and eventually will get a new vehicle. Here in California the majority of stolen cars are Toyotas and … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=296) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=298)