# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=306 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 307 --- ## [If you hold a carbureted chevy 2.8 to the floor will the valves float before damage is done?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-hold-a-carbureted-chevy-2-8-to-the-floor-will-the-valves-float-before-damage-is-done/81144)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-hold-a-carbureted-chevy-2-8-to-the-floor-will-the-valves-float-before-damage-is-done/81144 "2013-09-02T18:01:23Z")
Early 80's Chevy 2.8 in a s-10 pickup either an 83 or 84, if you hold the pedal to the floor with the car in neutral will the valves float? Or will something fly apart? The engine is in good condition and runs good, an… --- ## [Compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compressor/81095)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compressor/81095 "2013-09-02T03:41:44Z")
Well been wanting to get an air compressor for some time now. Saw one on sale at local hardware store and I'm tempted to buy but I have a few q's. The one I'm looking at is only 2 gallons. Usage wise not looking to us… --- ## [Tires for Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-for-ford-ranger/81171)
**Author:** [@galaxy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galaxy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-for-ford-ranger/81171 "2013-09-02T03:10:40Z")
Hello everyone, I have a 2006 Ranger XLT with the 4.0 engine. Tires at present are Nexen. I'm not happy with the ride, which is harsh, nor their performance in the wet. I've driven pickups for awhile and I know they tend… --- ## [Working under cars w/ medical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/working-under-cars-w-medical-issues/81167)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/working-under-cars-w-medical-issues/81167 "2013-09-02T01:17:24Z")
Just wanted to see if any one had any tips for working on the hard ground that has medical issues as well as give some advice myself for what works for myself. I have a narrowed disk in my neck that pinches a nerve and … --- ## [If coolant is needing to be refilled, where is it going?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-coolant-is-needing-to-be-refilled-where-is-it-going/81135)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-coolant-is-needing-to-be-refilled-where-is-it-going/81135 "2013-08-31T05:59:31Z")
If a car is not overheating, yet coolant needs to be topped off periodically, what are the possibilities? A leak somewhere? (Hose, etc) It's a closed system, so where else can it be going? But, since it's a pressur… --- ## [Chevrolet surprised by Spark's popularity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-surprised-by-sparks-popularity/80949)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-surprised-by-sparks-popularity/80949 "2013-08-31T01:51:12Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/17/business/chevrolets-cheap-minicar-spark-is-a-surprise-hit.html?hp Anybody driven one? --- ## [How much is your life worth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-is-your-life-worth/81113)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-is-your-life-worth/81113 "2013-08-31T01:05:22Z")
You might think this is coming from our old friend, CarsCauseCancer, but not this time. Today I was reading Michael Sandel’s Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do? when I came to the following passage: ...the use of th… --- ## [Computer "not ready" to test emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-not-ready-to-test-emissions/81073)
**Author:** [@Adrienne\_Woodduck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adrienne_Woodduck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-not-ready-to-test-emissions/81073 "2013-08-30T20:39:41Z")
I've had my used '05 ScionxB for 5 or 6 yrs. This year, for the first time, it couldn't get an inspection sticker because the DMV machine said 'your car's computer is not ready to test emissions'. The mechanic suggested … --- ## [Gps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps/80773)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps/80773 "2013-08-30T20:37:48Z")
Well might be making my first long drive to Des Moines, IA next week. I've drivin out of town to smaller towns in the past but never a big city like DSM, so I am thinking about purchasing a GPS to aid me since I maybe g… --- ## [Rental car to avoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-to-avoid/81105)
**Author:** [@galaxy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galaxy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-to-avoid/81105 "2013-08-30T20:22:36Z")
Hello everyone, I recently rented a Chrysler 200 for the day and found that the throttle response was rather strange. When I tried to accelerate, there was no response. Then, after 1 or 2 seconds, there was a sudden incr… --- ## [Thoughts on brake chatter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-brake-chatter/81129)
**Author:** [@grampy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grampy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-brake-chatter/81129 "2013-08-30T16:58:35Z")
I lost a brake line on my pickup truck,had it replaced a couple days ago. Occasionally, when i apply the brakes i get a brake chatter. It has occurred 3-4 times in the last 4-5 days. No pattern to it happening. Th… --- ## [Easy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy/81070)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy/81070 "2013-08-30T08:53:50Z")
what was the easiest car or truck ever made for a shadetree mechanic to work on. --- ## [A basic 4-cly sedan or a pickup truck. Near Jacksonville, FL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-basic-4-cly-sedan-or-a-pickup-truck-near-jacksonville-fl/80973)
**Author:** [@Dog\_Father](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dog_Father)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-basic-4-cly-sedan-or-a-pickup-truck-near-jacksonville-fl/80973 "2013-08-30T03:39:46Z")
I'm considering a Nissan Versa, or something similar. If I can find a loss leader deal on one. I have seen ads in the past, for like $10K......new. I would have to live w/manual trans. In the past, I got great deals on b… --- ## [Electricity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electricity/80941)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2013, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electricity/80941 "2013-08-29T04:44:55Z")
why did auto maker replace the generator with the alternator back in the early 1960. --- ## [Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery/81118)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery/81118 "2013-08-29T01:49:53Z")
wife left dome light on all night in jeep cherokee.but it still cranked .do i need to charge battery are just drive it. --- ## [2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-rattles/80777)
**Author:** [@jones6703](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jones6703)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2013, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-rattles/80777 "2013-08-28T01:13:53Z")
My 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited make a rattling noise when accelerating. Only does it sometimes. Sounds like something is loose under vehicle. Does not make noise when in park and revving enginge. Checked under Jeep and… --- ## [Car stereo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo/81075)
**Author:** [@fpsfreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fpsfreak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo/81075 "2013-08-27T22:29:09Z")
ok so i'm thinking of replacing my 2005 pontiac vibe factory installed radio.i love how theres a knob for the volume and frequeny tunning.new car stereos only have knob for volume.whats a good unit with knobs plus aux or… --- ## [Why are people nervous about tire plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-people-nervous-about-tire-plugs/81045)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-people-nervous-about-tire-plugs/81045 "2013-08-27T21:00:12Z")
Just this afternoon, I was in the yard and the mail lady was coming down the road and stopped, she had a almost flat tire. I talked to her and found out she had been loosing air all morning and already filled it up once… --- ## [Alternatives to using a hearse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternatives-to-using-a-hearse/81054)
**Author:** [@vickielp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vickielp)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternatives-to-using-a-hearse/81054 "2013-08-27T18:24:03Z")
Hi- I am trying to find an alternative vehicle to use as a hearse. No, I am not crazy-I am totally serious. My husband died unexpectedly this week, and I do not want to put him in a hearse. The funeral home has given th… --- ## [Trailering question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailering-question/81059)
**Author:** [@fatrap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatrap)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailering-question/81059 "2013-08-27T17:12:19Z")
How much weight do you think a 96 Land Cruiser could safely tow without electric brakes? Toyota lists the capacity at 5k lbs. but I don't know if that means they expect electric brakes. I'm not asking about speed or po… --- ## [Brakes seem like they lock up without applying them](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-seem-like-they-lock-up-without-applying-them/81044)
**Author:** [@floridian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/floridian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-seem-like-they-lock-up-without-applying-them/81044 "2013-08-26T06:02:48Z")
When driving my 2005 Silverado at 50 to 60 mph on the interstate sometimes the front of the truck starts shaking and when i pull off to the side and get out the truck I smell a strong metallic odor coming from the front … --- ## [MPG 2013 GMC Terrain SLE 4 cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-2013-gmc-terrain-sle-4-cyl/81065)
**Author:** [@chill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-2013-gmc-terrain-sle-4-cyl/81065 "2013-08-26T04:38:01Z")
I have 2013 4cyl GMC Terrain which is less than one year old, 18445 miles. The EPA sticker says 22-32 MPG…I realize that I won't get that mileage, BUT 14MPG city is a tad ridiculous! Car had issue with engine light com… --- ## [Synthetic motor oil "group" categories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-motor-oil-group-categories/81031)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-motor-oil-group-categories/81031 "2013-08-25T21:43:15Z")
I see reference to various groups of 1-5 in regards to synthetic motor oils. It looks like most of them being sold today are Group 3 (cheaper ones), 4, or 5. I always see people saying that the Group 4 is better than 3… --- ## [Update on the Mobil 1 oil at Walmart thread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-the-mobil-1-oil-at-walmart-thread/81034)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-the-mobil-1-oil-at-walmart-thread/81034 "2013-08-25T17:55:34Z")
Ok I know this got off topic last time, however I think it was a great discussion. I am not trying to beat a dead horse however I have new information. Mobil 1 oil sold at Walmart is 24.97 for a 5 quart jug. It is in a… --- ## [Best Wagon and MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-wagon-and-mpg/81007)
**Author:** [@bendgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bendgirl)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-wagon-and-mpg/81007 "2013-08-25T16:17:06Z")
Looking for a new, used car for myself and want something with 40+ MPG and is a wagon. No Subaru's!! Budgeted for around $10,000 +/- . I want style but reliability and long term use. Recommendations?? --- ## [How can I protect the spare tire a criminal can easily access under the Expedition?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-protect-the-spare-tire-a-criminal-can-easily-access-under-the-expedition/80999)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-protect-the-spare-tire-a-criminal-can-easily-access-under-the-expedition/80999 "2013-08-25T06:13:45Z")
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/08/19/spare-tire-theft-is-consistent-crime-in-metro-area/ The Expedition emergencyehicle has been parked at hospitals in some bad areas of town. Can I buy Spareshield and install it myse… --- ## [Hey CWATKIN, computer update, thanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-cwatkin-computer-update-thanks/81046)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2013, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-cwatkin-computer-update-thanks/81046 "2013-08-25T02:05:55Z")
@cwatkin We had a discussion a while ago on computers and I complained about how loud my Thermaltake was. Well one of the two 60mm x 25mm processor fans started to wobble and make noise. I managed to find replacements… --- ## [Coolant exchange in my 2006 dodge 1500 truck w/4.7L V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-exchange-in-my-2006-dodge-1500-truck-w-4-7l-v8/81020)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-exchange-in-my-2006-dodge-1500-truck-w-4-7l-v8/81020 "2013-08-24T23:50:48Z")
How do I drain the radiator coolant in my truck ? The only valve I find on the radiator is a plastic 16 mm nut with a small spigot outlet below it.. that will turn, 1/2 turn, but nothing drains. Did I miss something? --- ## [Automotive High-Jinks and Pranks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-high-jinks-and-pranks/80959)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-high-jinks-and-pranks/80959 "2013-08-24T21:49:22Z")
What are your favorite automotive pranks or high-jinks? The exhaust whistle? Banana in the tail pipe? Changing all the radio presets to radio Lay ley? Heres mine... it was dangerous, stupid, and we were lucky no one g… --- ## [Wheel bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing/81025)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing/81025 "2013-08-24T03:29:05Z")
Grand prix has speed related rumble. Seems to come from RF wheel. Wheel bearing feels tight. LF front is barely loose. Car has 150k miles. Should I trust my ear and change RF? Car is quiet at 30mph. Seems to make noise a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=305) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=307)