# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=310 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 311 --- ## [Continental aircraft engine fuel system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continental-aircraft-engine-fuel-system/78133)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2013, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continental-aircraft-engine-fuel-system/78133 "2013-07-26T08:49:25Z")
Is anyone familiar with the 10-470 Continental engine? Specifically, the fuel system. When looking into a fatal crash at the local airport I found the preliminary report and it indicated that a "B" nut was not properly i… --- ## [Nissan vs Dodge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-vs-dodge/80357)
**Author:** [@alondrasp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alondrasp)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-vs-dodge/80357 "2013-07-25T07:20:28Z")
I'm car shopping, hopefully by the end of the year and I would love to have your opinion. I'm down to two cars that I really like, but can't seem to decide which one. I'm planning on buying, not leasing. When I get a car… --- ## [Unibody rails](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unibody-rails/80501)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unibody-rails/80501 "2013-07-25T06:32:06Z")
03 honda odyssey. took off front wheel. i looked under van to use a floor jack. i see that the floor pan is almost smooth under front seats. it is really hard to find a frame rail or obvious jack lifting point. than i lo… --- ## [Help me choose a used car w/ over 200 HP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-choose-a-used-car-w-over-200-hp/80329)
**Author:** [@Ubergoober](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ubergoober)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-choose-a-used-car-w-over-200-hp/80329 "2013-07-25T03:42:33Z")
Greetings folks, I'm in a bit of a pickle here as I try to decide what to replace my 95 Honda civic with. The civics been an excellent vehicle and has over 245k miles. My only motivation for replacing it is that I a… --- ## [Synthetic oil, Aside from the Mobil1/BigBox thread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-aside-from-the-mobil1-bigbox-thread/80390)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil-aside-from-the-mobil1-bigbox-thread/80390 "2013-07-24T22:26:28Z")
so I bought a 50cc Scooter, and the retailer/wholesaler said, run the heck out of the motor (vary engine speed) to 300 mi, and then either bring it in or DIY 1st oil change with Castrol Syntex. I checked other cycle sho… --- ## [Why do automakers design engines, too?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-automakers-design-engines-too/80477)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-automakers-design-engines-too/80477 "2013-07-24T14:28:46Z")
Generally, auto manufacturers install their own engines in their own cars (although some diesels are exceptions...Cummins-powered Dodge pickups come to mind.) This is general practice for mororcycles, as well. However,… --- ## [Volvo XC90 car alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-car-alarm/80404)
**Author:** [@lasbet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lasbet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-car-alarm/80404 "2013-07-24T14:16:57Z")
I have a 2005 Volvo XC90 with 120K+ miles. About 2-3 months ago, the car alrm started going off randomly, while sitting in my driveway. Generally it would go off around 9-11 pm, but also at any other time. It has gone of… --- ## [Buying cars that had been in rental fleets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-cars-that-had-been-in-rental-fleets/80337)
**Author:** [@nitram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitram)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-cars-that-had-been-in-rental-fleets/80337 "2013-07-24T04:54:41Z")
I have been looking at buying a used Avalon and see that vehicles that were owned buy rental companies are 4 to 5 thousand dollars less on comparable cars. On one side of the equation is that persons who rent Avalons … --- ## [Selling my car and avoiding fraud/legal exposure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-car-and-avoiding-fraud-legal-exposure/80414)
**Author:** [@mikejcarter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikejcarter)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-car-and-avoiding-fraud-legal-exposure/80414 "2013-07-24T04:48:41Z")
i have my car posted on craigslist. I have a buyer who test drove yesterday and will pay what i am asking for my vehicle. He wants to pay with a cashiers check funds from which will be coming from his sisters account.… --- ## [1993 Volvo Wagon - time to shoot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-wagon-time-to-shoot/80482)
**Author:** [@otherJack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otherJack)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-wagon-time-to-shoot/80482 "2013-07-23T06:54:10Z")
My fresh-out-of-college son has a '93 Volvo wagon (130K miles), and not much in the way of savings. This weekend he had the car idling in the driveway while he ran inside the house to get something - his girlfriend in t… --- ## [Jeep Dash board-passenger side--sounds like a "whoopee cushion"-help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-dash-board-passenger-side-sounds-like-a-whoopee-cushion-help/80463)
**Author:** [@dragon6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dragon6)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-dash-board-passenger-side-sounds-like-a-whoopee-cushion-help/80463 "2013-07-22T21:33:24Z")
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Limited--4.7 V8: when the car is turned off--there are sounds coming from the dash--passenger's side--like escaping air--like a whoopee cushion--maybe for one minute. Is this the AC system---or … --- ## [Power window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window/80457)
**Author:** [@DIYER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIYER)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window/80457 "2013-07-22T16:57:13Z")
Passenger window just stopped working in closed position. Neither driver's or passenger's switch would operate it. Was told it was probably the motor. Replaced regulator and motor. Window went up from half way down pos… --- ## [Seat belts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belts/80451)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belts/80451 "2013-07-22T06:19:38Z")
what was the first year seat belt was standard on cars. --- ## [Should a Honda driver switch to Volvo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-honda-driver-switch-to-volvo/80418)
**Author:** [@Rarebird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rarebird)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-honda-driver-switch-to-volvo/80418 "2013-07-22T04:48:20Z")
Currently I am driving a '95 Honda Accord, I'm the second owner, the first my older sister. Our combined mileage, 320k, with no major repairs, it has made me think twice about purchasing any other vehicle than Honda. Bu… --- ## [Subaru Towing Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-towing-issue/80041)
**Author:** [@Solly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-towing-issue/80041 "2013-07-22T01:15:30Z")
Hi I have a 1996 Subaru Outback with about 60,000 miles on it. I want to tow a pop up Fleetwood camper with it. The camper I have in mind weighs around 1500 lbs. Is this a realistic possibility? Is my Subaru too old t… --- ## [What do you think of this idea: A manual-automatic transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-this-idea-a-manual-automatic-transmission/80029)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-this-idea-a-manual-automatic-transmission/80029 "2013-07-21T03:17:03Z")
If you follow these forums, posters here report problems about automatic transmissions all the time. And if you've ever seen an automatic transmission taken apart, the insides look like a computer wiring harness, only … --- ## [2003 suburban stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-suburban-stalls/80433)
**Author:** [@trout8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trout8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-suburban-stalls/80433 "2013-07-20T23:48:47Z")
Stalling. Took to mechanic. Replaced mass oxygen sensor. Did all tests available to him. Then: Start up-drive 40 miles-outside temp 90-car stalls. Turn off-wait 5 minutes-start-drive 5 minutes-stalls. Repeat 5 min re… --- ## [2007 Prius Air Conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-prius-air-conditioning/80443)
**Author:** [@Terri\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terri_Lee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-prius-air-conditioning/80443 "2013-07-20T22:07:46Z")
My 2007 Prius air conditioner blows mainly warm rather than cool air. I took it in for repairs and they replaced the high pressure hose but it is still not cooling the car. The dealer has had the car for 2 weeks trying… --- ## [Am I asking for trouble if I tow a trailer with a Mazda CX-5?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-asking-for-trouble-if-i-tow-a-trailer-with-a-mazda-cx-5/80398)
**Author:** [@pancakedad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pancakedad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-asking-for-trouble-if-i-tow-a-trailer-with-a-mazda-cx-5/80398 "2013-07-20T15:09:43Z")
In contemplating moving our son back to Virginia Tech from NJ, we are pricing out adding a tow hitch to our 2013 Mazda CX-5. We have access to a small trailer and will be hauling college apartment stuff like a bed, desk… --- ## [Buying a Car, to suit up, or not to suit up (other car buying advice welcome as well)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-to-suit-up-or-not-to-suit-up-other-car-buying-advice-welcome-as-well/80363)
**Author:** [@FITtobetied](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FITtobetied)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-to-suit-up-or-not-to-suit-up-other-car-buying-advice-welcome-as-well/80363 "2013-07-20T05:07:36Z")
This is the sort of question I thought could only be answered at Car Talk. I was recently walking through my car buying strategy -- get online quotes from all the dealers in my region, compare, ask dealers to beat the be… --- ## [Gas vs brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-vs-brakes/80405)
**Author:** [@outbackrider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/outbackrider)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-vs-brakes/80405 "2013-07-19T18:28:35Z")
When I use my automatic transmission to slow my vehicle on steep downhills, the RPMs are much higher than when the engine idles because I use my brakes. The pistons are firing many more times per minute - so am i using … --- ## [Water leak in 2000 Camry XL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leak-in-2000-camry-xl/80400)
**Author:** [@Beanball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beanball)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leak-in-2000-camry-xl/80400 "2013-07-19T17:41:05Z")
Every time it rains the carpet is very wet by the left drivers foot. I have cleaned out the drain behind the front wheel and used a heavy gauge plastic mono line to clean out the drain for the moon roof. Unfortunately it… --- ## [To Buy or Not to Buy: 2004 Toyota Prius w/76,000 miles (in Switzerland)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-2004-toyota-prius-w-76-000-miles-in-switzerland/80224)
**Author:** [@swissmiss2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swissmiss2013)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-2004-toyota-prius-w-76-000-miles-in-switzerland/80224 "2013-07-19T04:00:35Z")
We live in Switzerland and are considering buying a 2004 Toyota Prius with 76,000 miles in good condition for $6000. However, it comes without a guarantee, and we've been warned against purchasing a nine-year-old hybrid … --- ## [Need help understanding recent accident with Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-understanding-recent-accident-with-honda-pilot/80353)
**Author:** [@kv1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kv1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-understanding-recent-accident-with-honda-pilot/80353 "2013-07-18T18:39:22Z")
Hello all, This weekend, I had an accident with my Pilot (2006 EX-L version), luckily no one was injured. I was traveling on Route 23N in Wayne, NJ right where this road splits from I-80 (providing this information for … --- ## [When to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-buy/80281)
**Author:** [@ItzDiane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ItzDiane)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-buy/80281 "2013-07-18T11:53:43Z")
I am interested in buying a new 2014 Subaru Forester. For several reasons I’m concerned that if I buy the car now I will be paying more for the car then I would if I waited. I say that because the 2014 model is pretty n… --- ## [Manuals needed for Dodge Ram Pickup 250, Year: 1988](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manuals-needed-for-dodge-ram-pickup-250-year-1988/80264)
**Author:** [@alloutnow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alloutnow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manuals-needed-for-dodge-ram-pickup-250-year-1988/80264 "2013-07-18T07:33:26Z")
Hi. My friend is looking for both owners manual and repair manual for his Dodge Ram Pickup, Year: 1988. Does anyone have them handy as pdf files? Would be great if someone could help me/us. Thanks guys! Gisli from Re… --- ## [Mobil 1 oil at walmart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-oil-at-walmart/80297)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-oil-at-walmart/80297 "2013-07-18T02:28:36Z")
All this oil change talk has me thinking, I buy mobil one synthetic at walmart most of the time. Is the mobil 1 you buy at walmart the same mobil one you buy elsewhere? I think it is, but now I am wondering........ --- ## [Wave tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wave-tire-wear/80369)
**Author:** [@mikengermany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikengermany)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wave-tire-wear/80369 "2013-07-17T18:24:08Z")
I have both rear tires on a 2008 Skoda Fabia stationwagon showing a unusual tire wear. The wear extends across the width of the tire, but rather then being straight across from one side to the other (-), its angled, lik… --- ## [Motor Scooter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-scooter/80058)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-scooter/80058 "2013-07-16T23:41:31Z")
What is the expected engine life of Vespa like scooter before overhall, if done? --- ## [Failure experience rates on rebuilt caliper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failure-experience-rates-on-rebuilt-caliper/80352)
**Author:** [@MarcElf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarcElf)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failure-experience-rates-on-rebuilt-caliper/80352 "2013-07-16T22:01:34Z")
Dos anyone know where I can fine documentation on what the rebuilt caliper failure experience rates are on quality name brands? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=309) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=311)