# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=302 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 303 --- ## [Honda 06 CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-06-crv/81874)
**Author:** [@honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-06-crv/81874 "2013-10-24T02:34:26Z")
I am thinking of tryng to install a back-up camera on my 06 CRV. Anything I might do wrong that would cause me other electrical problems after. I imagine there would be install instructions with it. I thank you in adv… --- ## [Auto for tall family](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-for-tall-family/81891)
**Author:** [@ChileDog11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChileDog11)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-for-tall-family/81891 "2013-10-23T22:50:36Z")
Like Tall Mama from 2010 discussions, my entire family of 5 is over 6 foot. My husband is the tallest at 6'9". We need leg room in front AND in back, plus headroom. We also live in So. Cal., so good fuel economy is impor… --- ## [Heater problems chrysler 2012 t&c](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problems-chrysler-2012-t-c/81847)
**Author:** [@hebs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hebs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problems-chrysler-2012-t-c/81847 "2013-10-23T14:21:54Z")
I have A 2012 Chrysler T&C purchased new Sept. 2012. At times heat comes from one side and cold from the other. Varies which side is cold or hot. Had problem from start and Chrysler said was working on solution. Had back… --- ## [2013 Subaru Crosstrek - reviews?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-reviews/81520)
**Author:** [@megnh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megnh1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-crosstrek-reviews/81520 "2013-10-23T11:27:31Z")
I was thinking about getting a new Forester - but they're a little too big for me, and pricey. Does anyone have insight for the Crosstrek? I've read that the engine might be a bit underpowered, and they're only about $2k… --- ## [New law in Mexico for motorcyclists?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-law-in-mexico-for-motorcyclists/81870)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-law-in-mexico-for-motorcyclists/81870 "2013-10-23T04:50:02Z")
I just opened my Facebook and someone had posted a news article here in Mexico. The Minister of Communications, sounds like a Federal Office, was arrested for operating his motorcycle without wearing the mandatory orange… --- ## [Garage floor coating/covering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-floor-coating-covering/81858)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-floor-coating-covering/81858 "2013-10-23T02:39:30Z")
Its a little slow around here so thought I would ask if anyone has any opinions on the various garage floor epoxy coatings, plastic tile, vinyl mats etc.? My floor is about 20 years old now and no way I can get all the … --- ## [Brake System Guessing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-system-guessing/81859)
**Author:** [@BackwoodJen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BackwoodJen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-system-guessing/81859 "2013-10-22T07:48:34Z")
After having the rear axle seal replaced 3rd time, my 2004 Toyota makes a sound/noise behind the dash, drivers side, in the engine compartment. Noise is intermittent and only when braking. Hard to describe....electroni… --- ## [Seal Puller](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-puller/81865)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-puller/81865 "2013-10-21T05:41:39Z")
What is a good seal puller and are they worth the price? Ive been using channel locks and they seem to work pretty good. My real question is what to set the seal back in with?? Ive always just used a hammer and tap aroun… --- ## [2004 Acura TL - 6 Speed Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-tl-6-speed-issues/81866)
**Author:** [@Paunksnis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paunksnis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-tl-6-speed-issues/81866 "2013-10-21T02:24:27Z")
2004 Acura TL - 6 Speed I have two separate issues with my Acura. The first of which is a leaking issue. The leak drips, what seems, down from my moon roof. I asked my mechanic about it and he explained that there is a… --- ## [National Grouch Day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/national-grouch-day/81801)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/national-grouch-day/81801 "2013-10-21T00:35:29Z")
Today is national grouch day according to Sesame Street. So with that said.......... Have an average day. Have a normal day. Don't tell me what kinda day to have, I had other plans. So there. --- ## [Lease a New Car or Buy My Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-a-new-car-or-buy-my-car/81785)
**Author:** [@MyraAO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MyraAO)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-a-new-car-or-buy-my-car/81785 "2013-10-20T08:42:43Z")
Hi! I'm new here but have been listing the Car Talk for years. I have a 2010 Prius purchased in January 2011. It has about only 15,500 (only about 3.5K the first year, then about 6K/yr).Work is only 8 to 10 miles from … --- ## [Tire pressure sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-sensor/81830)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-sensor/81830 "2013-10-20T02:41:35Z")
2005 rav4 tire pressure light is on. The tires are over size. All are up to pressure (29lbs) It says 29 on the door. I can reset the pressure light but it comes back on. --- ## [Studded Snow Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/studded-snow-tires/81818)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Letourneau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Letourneau)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/studded-snow-tires/81818 "2013-10-19T20:02:02Z")
We just bought a 2013 Subaru Impreza Hatchback with All Wheel Drive. Do I need 4 studded snow tires or can I get by with just 2 on the front? We live in Denver and the car is driven mostly on city streets - we never go i… --- ## [Finding bolt size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-bolt-size/81827)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-bolt-size/81827 "2013-10-19T15:29:57Z")
How would i find the size bolts i need for my 89 4 runner skid plate. I tried online search with\> 8mm bolt with about a 10mm head. Or a 100mm bolt with a 12mm head Anybody know for sure? Thanks --- ## [Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio/81779)
**Author:** [@moecrulylarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moecrulylarry)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio/81779 "2013-10-19T07:46:45Z")
93 fleetwood cadillac - radio/cd/cassette combo - factory. on the CD band only the right side front and rear speakers do not work. they work on FM, AM and cassete --- ## [Some interesting automotive trivia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-interesting-automotive-trivia/81777)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-interesting-automotive-trivia/81777 "2013-10-19T06:41:47Z")
While Tridaq & I (and possibly one or two others in this forum) have fairly vivid memories of some of the old independent automotive marques that disappeared back in the '40s & '50s, I thought that some of the younger me… --- ## [Infiniti brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-brakes/81834)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-brakes/81834 "2013-10-19T06:12:55Z")
Just did rear brakes on Infiniti g25. Everyone said rear caliper pistons screw in, got the special tool to turn pistons. Turns out pistons do not turn. Just push in.and they went in easy. I probably could have pushed the… --- ## [Best gear to park manual transmission in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-gear-to-park-manual-transmission-in/81729)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2013, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-gear-to-park-manual-transmission-in/81729 "2013-10-17T00:45:58Z")
Let's say you have a manual transmission and 1st and reverse are basically the same exact gear ratio. Let's say the vehicle is parked with the front facing downhill. Is it best to have it in 1st gear or reverse? The r… --- ## [Odd & Even numbered license plates & Parking in Cities](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-even-numbered-license-plates-parking-in-cities/81616)
**Author:** [@FelisLeo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FelisLeo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2013, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-even-numbered-license-plates-parking-in-cities/81616 "2013-10-16T07:25:11Z")
In Athens, Greece, because of heavy pollution, the Greek government warrants that on certain days of the week, only even numbered cars, and on other days, odd numbered cars can ply. Are there such practices in other Ci… --- ## [\* This post is for humor purposes only \* This is the best "for sale" ad for a car I have ever seen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-post-is-for-humor-purposes-only-this-is-the-best-for-sale-ad-for-a-car-i-have-ever-seen/81747)
**Author:** [@MikeEaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeEaster)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2013, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-post-is-for-humor-purposes-only-this-is-the-best-for-sale-ad-for-a-car-i-have-ever-seen/81747 "2013-10-16T05:00:47Z")
1997 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) 220K Miles 4.0 L in-line 6 4WD AUTOMATIC Transmission Bright Red Straight Stock Crank Windows, no cruise, no tilt, no delay wiper, no nonsense POWER MIRRORS! Woo Hoo! $1750 Here's the deal… --- ## [96 Tacoma front fender liners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-tacoma-front-fender-liners/81792)
**Author:** [@toglen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toglen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2013, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-tacoma-front-fender-liners/81792 "2013-10-16T04:06:15Z")
I recently purchased 96 Toyota Tacoma 108 K miles. I discovered that it is totally missing all the front fender liners on both sides. Does anyone have info as to the number of parts needed for each side. No need to in… --- ## [Need Help Identifying a hood ornament](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-a-hood-ornament/81705)
**Author:** [@warnersongs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warnersongs)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2013, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-a-hood-ornament/81705 "2013-10-15T16:24:37Z")
I've been cleaning out my Mom and Dad's house and ran across what I think is a hood ornament from a car. Can anyone ID this? I found something similar with a 1928 Nash but nothing exact yet. It's about 5 inches long… --- ## [Need Help with 2000 Saturn L Series](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-2000-saturn-l-series/81738)
**Author:** [@Personage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personage)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2013, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-2000-saturn-l-series/81738 "2013-10-15T07:38:13Z")
2000 Saturn L Series Station Wagon 73,772 miles The Check Engine Soon light was on this morning but when on highway today and at 70MPH the Service light came on and then the Reduced Power light. Couldn't drive past 5… --- ## [2005 Rav4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-rav4/81791)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2013, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-rav4/81791 "2013-10-15T07:10:46Z")
2005 Rav4 There is a button on the shifter (auto trans) There is another button on the shifter panel forward of the Park positon. The cover fro button is missing. Someone took it off ... i assume because it doesnt work. … --- ## [+ and - Mode on automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-mode-on-automatic-transmission/81466)
**Author:** [@GeloMatias](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeloMatias)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2013, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-mode-on-automatic-transmission/81466 "2013-10-14T22:56:44Z")
Good Day Everyone I'm a new driver and it's my first time to drive a brand new car (automatic) ... with lack of guidance and knowledge on the gear I had used + or - or 1 and 2 mode, I hit as much as 80kph on a highway … --- ## [Where can I compare tire prices, online and in the NYC area?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-compare-tire-prices-online-and-in-the-nyc-area/81732)
**Author:** [@belliss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/belliss)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2013, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-compare-tire-prices-online-and-in-the-nyc-area/81732 "2013-10-13T17:21:38Z")
So anytime I have to get a new tire or tires, I never know if I'm really getting the best price. For instance, I know where to compare hotels and travel deals but not tires. I'm due for a new set and feel I ought to try … --- ## [2013 ford escape 1.6 ecoboost blown engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-1-6-ecoboost-blown-engine-replacement/81745)
**Author:** [@Tilley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tilley)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2013, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-1-6-ecoboost-blown-engine-replacement/81745 "2013-10-13T06:49:54Z")
Is it better to accept new motor or push for new vehicle. this one is 7 months, 28,000 kilometers? --- ## [Jeep won't start the first several tries in mild to cold weather only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wont-start-the-first-several-tries-in-mild-to-cold-weather-only/81754)
**Author:** [@SouthernSusan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SouthernSusan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2013, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wont-start-the-first-several-tries-in-mild-to-cold-weather-only/81754 "2013-10-13T03:43:02Z")
I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo that won't quite start as the temp outside begins to drop into the 70's. It started doing this last winter and is happening again this fall. It sounds like it wants to start bu… --- ## [New to restoration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-restoration/81659)
**Author:** [@gman86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gman86)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-to-restoration/81659 "2013-10-12T22:16:45Z")
I came across a 1962 Mercury Meteor sedan being sold for $2,700.00. It starts right up and the owner uses it weekly. The front bumper was ripped off by a passing truck, and the body needs some work. Besides that it does … --- ## [Still don't understand why we need transmissions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-dont-understand-why-we-need-transmissions/81684)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2013, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-dont-understand-why-we-need-transmissions/81684 "2013-10-11T22:18:05Z")
The explanations I've seen for transmissions are: 1) They stop the engine from breaking when stopping 2) They move the wheels Can't we have a clutch system where the "car wheels" connect directly to the engine cranksha… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=301) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=303)