# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=298 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 299 --- ## [Winter Grill Cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-grill-cover/82568)
**Author:** [@PeaksViewBronc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeaksViewBronc)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-grill-cover/82568 "2013-12-10T00:55:08Z")
Last winter I saw several trucks, mainly older models around town with carpet pieces attached to their grills. I know you can buy an expensive cover, but is carpet okay for just a short time? During cold events and then … --- ## [Towing with Hyundai Access](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-hyundai-access/82574)
**Author:** [@DeaconBruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeaconBruce)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-hyundai-access/82574 "2013-12-08T21:36:59Z")
Can I tow a SMALL trailer (Northern Equipment catalog says it weighs 300#) with a SMALL boat (less than 200#) with my 2011 Hyundai Accent. Manufacturer says no, BUT other than voiding the warranty if anything goes wrong… --- ## [Fumes in 2011 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fumes-in-2011-subaru-outback/82536)
**Author:** [@WearingThin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WearingThin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fumes-in-2011-subaru-outback/82536 "2013-12-08T13:02:18Z")
Does anyone know why when I come to a stop with the heater on, the car smells like exhaust? I took in into our local Subaru shop and they couldn't find anything wrong. When I'm driving it's fine, but in town or in traffi… --- ## [Surging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging/82564)
**Author:** [@Delene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Delene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging/82564 "2013-12-08T06:02:04Z")
I have a 1999 toyota tacoma 70,000/mi. While idling, at random intervals, truck surges forward. Have to stay on the brake. Cannot drive in winter. Took to Toyota dealer and other mechanics... described problem and th… --- ## [Looking an old car I used to own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-an-old-car-i-used-to-own/82546)
**Author:** [@steph746](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steph746)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-an-old-car-i-used-to-own/82546 "2013-12-08T03:18:18Z")
Hi everyone...I just joined today and have been listening to Car Talk for many years. I've been meaning to tackle this project for a while, but never got around to it. Nineteen years ago I purchased a 1995 Jeep Cherok… --- ## [2004 Subaru. Sell, Fix, or Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-sell-fix-or-drive/82523)
**Author:** [@LSomm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LSomm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-sell-fix-or-drive/82523 "2013-12-08T01:07:00Z")
My girlfriend has a 2004 Subaru Outback. To put it lightly, it's her baby. Her pride and joy, and for good reason. That car is a trooper. It holds more gear than you can fathom, handles well, and rides well. And it has d… --- ## [Time to drop full coverage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-drop-full-coverage/82535)
**Author:** [@Jenetix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenetix)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-drop-full-coverage/82535 "2013-12-07T07:50:08Z")
I've read that to decide if you should drop from full coverage to liability insurance, you should consider if you can afford to replace the vehicle in the event something happened. If not, keep the full coverage. Any oth… --- ## [Truck idles rough it gets worse when its rainy and damp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-idles-rough-it-gets-worse-when-its-rainy-and-damp/82540)
**Author:** [@Rick\_W1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick_W1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-idles-rough-it-gets-worse-when-its-rainy-and-damp/82540 "2013-12-07T06:34:19Z")
At first I thought it was a vacuum that was causing all of this.I was getting a (small leak) code I replaced the vac tubes and the code still came back. But that is not the main problem.I had two problems at the sa… --- ## [These guys are the king of the DIY. Or how to get your car out of a lake with a few friends](https://community.cartalk.com/t/these-guys-are-the-king-of-the-diy-or-how-to-get-your-car-out-of-a-lake-with-a-few-friends/82411)
**Author:** [@oldbodyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldbodyman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/these-guys-are-the-king-of-the-diy-or-how-to-get-your-car-out-of-a-lake-with-a-few-friends/82411 "2013-12-07T04:04:40Z")
http://www.snowaddiction.org/2013/11/you-will-not-believe-how-these-russians-get-this-car-out-of-a-frozen-lake.html --- ## [Starter solenoid doesn't engage when temperature is below freezing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-solenoid-doesnt-engage-when-temperature-is-below-freezing/78946)
**Author:** [@KIDO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KIDO)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-solenoid-doesnt-engage-when-temperature-is-below-freezing/78946 "2013-12-06T23:22:29Z")
1996 SILVERADO TRUCK --- ## [Porsche question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-question/82518)
**Author:** [@Smeagol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smeagol)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-question/82518 "2013-12-06T23:01:32Z")
Why is the Porsche Paul Walker died in so dangerous? The driver was said to be a professional race car driver. --- ## [Comfortable Old Chair Syndrome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comfortable-old-chair-syndrome/82487)
**Author:** [@OldSchoolNinja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldSchoolNinja)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comfortable-old-chair-syndrome/82487 "2013-12-06T20:38:35Z")
Hey Guys, First I want to thank all of the wonderful comments to my "Used Volvo S40/S60" post of November 22nd. The commentary was sobering and has swayed me from pursuing used Volvo's further. Not that anyone dissed t… --- ## [Best All Season tires for driving in snow - for 2009 Toyota Camry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-all-season-tires-for-driving-in-snow-for-2009-toyota-camry/82519)
**Author:** [@kendricko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendricko)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-all-season-tires-for-driving-in-snow-for-2009-toyota-camry/82519 "2013-12-06T19:42:59Z")
Any recommendations for best All Season tires with good traction in snow for 2009 Toyota Camry LE 4 Cylinder? Car will be driven in the Midwest so snow/ice is a regular occurrence typically. I looked on Tirerack but wou… --- ## [Rental car questions for long winter trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-questions-for-long-winter-trip/82513)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-questions-for-long-winter-trip/82513 "2013-12-06T03:40:39Z")
Hi All, I have Camry LE 2009, odo 65750 miles. It is in very good condition with no problem at all. I will be travelling on Christmas vacations for 10-11 days and will cover around 1800 miles. I have three questions, if … --- ## [Parking ticket - conundrum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-ticket-conundrum/82394)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-ticket-conundrum/82394 "2013-12-06T03:34:28Z")
I received a letter from a municipality that I rarely travel through stating that I need to pay $60 for a parking ticket. (I goofed and misread the no-parking times on the sign.) I'm currently unemployed and, basically, … --- ## [Will I be able to sell my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-be-able-to-sell-my-car/82525)
**Author:** [@ehfinlay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ehfinlay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-be-able-to-sell-my-car/82525 "2013-12-05T23:03:52Z")
I have a 97 Pontiac Sunfire at 68km, besides a power steering the car has given me zero problems in the last year. With that said I went away for holidays and had my brother pick me up from the airport in my car and told… --- ## ["Car Talk" is quite possibly the WORST most annoying radio show EVER](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-is-quite-possibly-the-worst-most-annoying-radio-show-ever/82486)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-is-quite-possibly-the-worst-most-annoying-radio-show-ever/82486 "2013-12-04T15:04:41Z")
I finally listened to a few episodes. This is literally the worst radio show I've ever listened to. All they do is laugh excessively at themselves at stuff that isn't even funny. They make stupid annoying jokes, trying… --- ## ["Inversion"or "Interruption" engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inversion-or-interruption-engines/82365)
**Author:** [@Connie\_in\_Silver\_Spr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connie_in_Silver_Spr)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2013, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inversion-or-interruption-engines/82365 "2013-12-04T04:18:57Z")
How can I find out which cars have inversion or interruption engines? These are engines that are close to the timing belt, so that is the timing belt is broken, the engine is damaged. This happened to my 2005 Hyundai T… --- ## [Toyota U241E transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-u241e-transmission/82452)
**Author:** [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-u241e-transmission/82452 "2013-12-03T06:41:02Z")
I have a 2002 Camry 2.4l with the U241E 4sp auto trans. 4th gear has a ratio of 1.020:1. Toyota says this is the overdrive gear as is it locked out with the O/D off button. How can this be an overdrive gear since technic… --- ## [Rebuilt Flood Cars (Subaru)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-flood-cars-subaru/80014)
**Author:** [@awinn17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awinn17)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2013, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilt-flood-cars-subaru/80014 "2013-12-03T05:11:11Z")
Hey guys, I'm a recent college grad. I've put 60K miles on a 1995 Audi 90 that I've had for 5-6 years now, for a total of 150K almost to the dot. I'm seeking a replacement car, but I have a limited budget of $10K in ca… --- ## [Pound for pound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pound-for-pound/82275)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2013, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pound-for-pound/82275 "2013-12-02T20:36:30Z")
what is the best transmission manual or automatic. --- ## ["For whom the bell tolls;"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-whom-the-bell-tolls/82436)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-whom-the-bell-tolls/82436 "2013-12-02T06:02:39Z")
I notice every so often,that a few posters have trouble being respectful in thier posts in replies to contributers that only have the best intentions,when they reply.If you want advice,take it,if you already know the a… --- ## [How/if to buy an after-market remote starter for my 2009 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-if-to-buy-an-after-market-remote-starter-for-my-2009-hyundai-elantra/82364)
**Author:** [@pmmille](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmmille)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2013, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-if-to-buy-an-after-market-remote-starter-for-my-2009-hyundai-elantra/82364 "2013-12-02T03:49:37Z")
I'm thinking about buying a remote starter given the forecast of heavy snows and freezing cold weather. I asked my repair guy about recommendations and he told me that he can't recommend them because at times they actual… --- ## [Is there a modern day "Peoples' Car"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-modern-day-peoples-car/82343)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2013, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-modern-day-peoples-car/82343 "2013-12-01T08:35:19Z")
I am curious about opinions on if there is a modern day equivalent of the VW bug. I am talking about something affordable to own, affordable to maintain, economical on fuel, simple to repair/service, and reliable/durabl… --- ## [2003 Honda CRV with 200k miles worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-crv-with-200k-miles-worth-it/82424)
**Author:** [@staceghost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/staceghost)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2013, 10:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-crv-with-200k-miles-worth-it/82424 "2013-11-30T10:08:15Z")
Hi there, any help on this situation would be much appreciated. I've been in the market for a 2002 - 2006 CRV for a while now, and I have about $6500 to spend. This is proving to be a difficult model to find within thi… --- ## [Having issues with staying logged in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-issues-with-staying-logged-in/82396)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2013, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-issues-with-staying-logged-in/82396 "2013-11-30T07:30:01Z")
For some reason whether I am logged in or not as I change pages, it is getting sporadic. Anyone else having an issue with this? --- ## [Adding weight to a vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-weight-to-a-vehicle/82421)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2013, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-weight-to-a-vehicle/82421 "2013-11-29T07:31:01Z")
Well, it's snowy season again, and those of us driving pickups are considering adding weight to aid in traction/handling. The conventional wisdom is to add weight directly over the drive axle. However, my experience in… --- ## [Computer chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-chips/82416)
**Author:** [@davcur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davcur)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-chips/82416 "2013-11-28T21:04:19Z")
We have a 2008 Toyota Tundra, 5.7 V8 that we really appreciate. However, the gas mileage is lousy unless I drive conservatively (Generally around 19) and if we're not pulling our 6500 5th wheel. I was wondering if any… --- ## [Massachusetts Lemon Law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/massachusetts-lemon-law/82414)
**Author:** [@majikbeans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majikbeans)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/massachusetts-lemon-law/82414 "2013-11-28T10:38:51Z")
I bought a 2005 Volvo V70 with 75,500 miles on Nov. 13. On Nov. 15, the check engine light went on, and I returned to the dealership for a solenoid replacement. The check engine light went on again on Nov. 17, oil pan … --- ## [A little treat for all the regulars, and visitors too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-treat-for-all-the-regulars-and-visitors-too/82376)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-treat-for-all-the-regulars-and-visitors-too/82376 "2013-11-28T10:00:45Z")
"Rusty Chevrolet" by da yoopers. Very funny for everyone but especially funny for anyone who has visited or lived in Michigan's Upper Peninsula during the winter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50IgzksUqpQ [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=297) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=299)