# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=301 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 302 --- ## [Replace 4.6 L v8 in '98 with an older 300 six 4.9 L or a 302 v8 older](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-4-6-l-v8-in-98-with-an-older-300-six-4-9-l-or-a-302-v8-older/82035)
**Author:** [@grego2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grego2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-4-6-l-v8-in-98-with-an-older-300-six-4-9-l-or-a-302-v8-older/82035 "2013-11-05T17:31:25Z")
just wondering how much work it would be to bolt up either of these two engines in a '98 ford truck? and if the bell housing would accept either of these engines? or if the entire tranny and motor would have to be repla… --- ## [1997 grand voyager,,,,fuel goes back in tank after sitting overnight,,,,,,in morning car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-grand-voyager-fuel-goes-back-in-tank-after-sitting-overnight-in-morning-car-wont-start/82078)
**Author:** [@PAPA\_DALE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PAPA_DALE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-grand-voyager-fuel-goes-back-in-tank-after-sitting-overnight-in-morning-car-wont-start/82078 "2013-11-05T10:46:17Z")
MY GRAND VOYAGER 1997 PLYMOUTH 3.3 LOOSES FUEL PRESSURE OVERNIGHT..........IT WON'T START UNTIL I CRANK IT FOR 5 MIN OR LONGER......I CHECKED WITH FUEL GAUGE TESTER, AND WHILE IT RUNS IT READS 50LBS, AFTER HOURS IT DROP… --- ## [Pull a 16' Hobie cat with a Honda Fit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pull-a-16-hobie-cat-with-a-honda-fit/82007)
**Author:** [@friendlyfit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/friendlyfit)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pull-a-16-hobie-cat-with-a-honda-fit/82007 "2013-11-05T07:04:57Z")
Is it possible to pull a 16' Hobie cat that weighs about 800 lbs with trailer with our manual transmission 2008 Honda Fit (load max of about 850 lbs, I think)? The distance would be about 1/4 mile from the community doc… --- ## [Need cheap way to lift half ton 7'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-cheap-way-to-lift-half-ton-7/82080)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-cheap-way-to-lift-half-ton-7/82080 "2013-11-05T04:19:26Z")
I recently bought a 1920s era house. While I love the house, the basement access leaves much to be desired. You can only access the basement via side door, a 90-degree turn, and a rickety flight of stairs. I'd like a w… --- ## [Rotating Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotating-tires/82036)
**Author:** [@Don74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don74)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotating-tires/82036 "2013-11-05T00:31:52Z")
I was kind of shocked when I read about the advice to the father of a 24 year old woman about safely rotating her tires. I don't think there's anything safe about a novice putting an entire car on jack stands and removin… --- ## [100 speed automatic transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100-speed-automatic-transmission/81928)
**Author:** [@Unsprung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unsprung)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2013, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100-speed-automatic-transmission/81928 "2013-11-04T14:11:29Z")
Lately it seems like every auto manufacturer brags that their car has more speeds in its transmission than the other guy. 5 speeds, 6, 8! I hear VW is working on 10. Why not 100? I know nothing about cars, obviously, but… --- ## [Flatulence](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flatulence/82043)
**Author:** [@Senior-Web-Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Senior-Web-Lackey)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2013, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flatulence/82043 "2013-11-04T09:46:42Z")
Yep, you read that right. I simply had to jump into the community to share a heated debate from the office. The question: which car seat fabric best suppresses a fart. That's right. We're that busy at Car Talk Plaza… --- ## [1986 Ford LTD Wagon Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-ltd-wagon-help/82067)
**Author:** [@North](https://community.cartalk.com/u/North)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-ltd-wagon-help/82067 "2013-11-04T05:05:38Z")
I brought my 1986 Ltd in to get an estimate on repairs, and found out it's going to need a new engine, something about the rings leaking oil. It has a few other issues-- the front brakes and rotors need to be replaced et… --- ## [1978 Chevy Vega-Monza Hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-chevy-vega-monza-hatchback/82006)
**Author:** [@Bec\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bec_B)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-chevy-vega-monza-hatchback/82006 "2013-11-04T03:23:23Z")
Hey All, I'm new to the forum...I've been in search of information about the car I had in high school. It was a yellow 1978 Chevy Monza hatchback. I noticed at the time that the hatch was shaped just like my best frien… --- ## [Neutral safety switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch/82065)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2013, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch/82065 "2013-11-03T23:30:59Z")
how can you tell a bad starter. from a bad neutral safety switch. are the sign same. --- ## [Automotive theory question: What makes for a good chassis?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-theory-question-what-makes-for-a-good-chassis/81994)
**Author:** [@Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queue)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-theory-question-what-makes-for-a-good-chassis/81994 "2013-11-03T21:52:49Z")
I read a lot of online automotive publications (Autoblog.com, Truthaboutcars.com, motortrend.com, various forums, etc.) and they all talk about how important the chassis is. The chassis is afterall the body right? It's u… --- ## [2002 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla/81887)
**Author:** [@cucinamaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cucinamaria)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2013, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla/81887 "2013-11-03T21:00:41Z")
My daughter is looking at a 2002 Toyota Corolla to purchase. The car has 78,000 miles on it and they're asking $3300. There is some hail damage on the hood, thus the lower price, I think. I've owned 2 Toyotas, a Corolla … --- ## [Tailgating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailgating/81151)
**Author:** [@CK\_USQ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CK_USQ)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tailgating/81151 "2013-11-02T23:14:21Z")
I drive fast, but I do not tailgate, because I know how dangerous it is. What can drivers and the auto industry do to discourage tailgating? I fantasize about mounting a huge bright sign in my rear window that would flas… --- ## [More Stupid Stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-stupid-stuff/81908)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2013, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-stupid-stuff/81908 "2013-11-02T16:42:23Z")
Some of you who have been around a while may, or may not, remember a tale I related about 2 thieves who hauled a disabled truck off of someone's property and dragged it 3 miles to a recycler. A neighbor had seen them lea… --- ## [To fix or not to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix/81955)
**Author:** [@soynog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soynog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2013, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-not-to-fix/81955 "2013-11-02T05:36:50Z")
I have a 2002 Honda Civic DX coupe, manual transmission, with 150K on it. I discovered while trying to get it registered here in Massachusetts that it has about $700 worth of problems with the evap system that will preve… --- ## [Will 2008 Honda Accord OEM 18inch wheels fit a 2007 Honda Accord?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-2008-honda-accord-oem-18inch-wheels-fit-a-2007-honda-accord/82023)
**Author:** [@Moose65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moose65)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-2008-honda-accord-oem-18inch-wheels-fit-a-2007-honda-accord/82023 "2013-11-01T18:41:10Z")
I am looking to purchase a set of used Accord OEM 18inch wheels off of a 2008 EXL. I have 2007 Ex and I wanted to know if they would fit. They have the same bolt patter and offset, but for some reason I cannot find if … --- ## [Worried about wear and tear from driving semi regularly on a 6% grade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-wear-and-tear-from-driving-semi-regularly-on-a-6-grade/81892)
**Author:** [@rtay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rtay)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-wear-and-tear-from-driving-semi-regularly-on-a-6-grade/81892 "2013-10-31T08:21:07Z")
I am getting ready to make a huge change, I am moving. I have done all kinds of research as far as finding a place that is affordable, closer to my work (I currently drive 30 mins), and will also cut down the hour I driv… --- ## [Car On Blocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-on-blocks/81885)
**Author:** [@safetydude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/safetydude)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-on-blocks/81885 "2013-10-30T21:06:21Z")
Someone please explain why one of our 'Snowbirds' would go to all the trouble to jack up a car to get the tires off a concrete driveway, only to place it on four concrete blocks? We live in a retierment community in SW F… --- ## [Safe Towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-towing/81991)
**Author:** [@Sparky617](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sparky617)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-towing/81991 "2013-10-30T16:22:15Z")
Our church has a 10,000 GVW dual axle trailer for disaster relief. We've taken it to Mississippi a number of times post Katrina to help repair homes and into Appalachia on Appalachia Service Projects. We've weighed it … --- ## [How much anti-freeze is to much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-anti-freeze-is-to-much/81971)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2013, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-anti-freeze-is-to-much/81971 "2013-10-29T08:57:32Z")
I had to pull the radiator 3 times and ended up with a high a freeze point somewhere above -60 It pegs my gage. Is that going to hurt anything? --- ## [When should I replace my old car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-replace-my-old-car/81951)
**Author:** [@champak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/champak)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-replace-my-old-car/81951 "2013-10-28T20:39:27Z")
I have a car that's 8 years old and a friend is recommending that I buy a new one because it'll be more comfortable to drive and I will get a good resale value on it. My car is in very good condition, I haven't had a big… --- ## [What do you think of the new flashing yellow arrow for left turns?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-flashing-yellow-arrow-for-left-turns/81491)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-flashing-yellow-arrow-for-left-turns/81491 "2013-10-28T00:06:35Z")
http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,1607,7-151-9615\_44557-157538--,00.html They just upgraded an intersection and added the flashing yellow light. I'd never seen it before. It means you can turn left but watch for traffic… --- ## [Pulling a trailer with small car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-a-trailer-with-small-car/81906)
**Author:** [@oldbodyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldbodyman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-a-trailer-with-small-car/81906 "2013-10-27T23:49:04Z")
This comes up offen on here. Maybe someone can bring this back for todays cars. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1426440967578530 --- ## [Tires for '08 Subaru Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-for-08-subaru-impreza/81936)
**Author:** [@rileyp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rileyp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-for-08-subaru-impreza/81936 "2013-10-26T04:05:27Z")
It's about time to replace the tires on my '08 Impreza. I currently have Cooper Zeon RS3-A, which have been good.They were ok in the winter, but I thought they would be better. I looking at the Cooper CS4 as a possible… --- ## [Resale of classic and Muscle cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resale-of-classic-and-muscle-cars/81930)
**Author:** [@Grey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2013, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resale-of-classic-and-muscle-cars/81930 "2013-10-26T03:37:43Z")
I am actually wanting to have opinions about the resale of restored American classics and muscle cars. Does anyone know what the market is like for that at the moment? And roughly how quick they sell. Thanks --- ## [I think I was 'had' at a 'race experience' ;)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-i-was-had-at-a-race-experience/81750)
**Author:** [@JoeDubya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeDubya)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 8:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-i-was-had-at-a-race-experience/81750 "2013-10-25T08:54:08Z")
Hi all! I went to a 'race experience' event where they let you drive a manual transmission race car at a specific maximum RPM (hard limiter kills all ignition above 4850 RPM) in top gear, around a real banked oval 2-mi… --- ## [Honda van start-up problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-van-start-up-problem/81929)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-van-start-up-problem/81929 "2013-10-25T06:34:05Z")
I have a 2006 Odyssey, 120,000 miles that has really been trouble free. Last year, while on vacation, the alternator went out, and it was replaced. Since that time, maybe a coincidence, I have had episodes where when I … --- ## [New car safety features](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-safety-features/81852)
**Author:** [@JamesK6361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesK6361)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-safety-features/81852 "2013-10-25T03:31:22Z")
I'm interested in the newer safety features such as backup camera, blind spot camera, etc. Is there a less expensive car (under $25,000) that has good implementations of these sorts of features? What about after-market… --- ## [Winter oil weight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-oil-weight/81826)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-oil-weight/81826 "2013-10-24T20:05:09Z")
I know ive been here before but im not accustomed to using synthetic oil. I looking for input on what weight oil i should use in a recently rebuilt 22re (about 5000 miles on rebuild) My guess is 0-30. I want to go with… --- ## [Brake mush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-mush/81877)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-mush/81877 "2013-10-24T05:16:47Z")
drove newer car this weekend. brakes stop on a dime. got in my older car. and mush. car stops when it feels like it. i thought my brakes were ok till i drove the newer car. wow. i got in my car and was amazed at how crap… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=300) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=302)