# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=314 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 315 --- ## [Radiator Fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan/79762)
**Author:** [@WyTrix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WyTrix)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan/79762 "2013-06-12T21:38:23Z")
My radiator fan is not turning on in my 2002 Jeep Liberty. The belts look fine and it turns by hand. My radiator overheated last summer but since has been fixed now my fan doesn't work, but hasn't overheated. No parts of… --- ## [Is PTBP used in 2012 Honda Odyssey's leather interior?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-ptbp-used-in-2012-honda-odysseys-leather-interior/71924)
**Author:** [@darthnice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darthnice)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-ptbp-used-in-2012-honda-odysseys-leather-interior/71924 "2013-06-12T20:04:22Z")
I'm looking to buy a 2012 Honda Odyssey with leather upholstery, however I have a delayed allergic reaction to 4-tert-Butylphenoformaldehyde resin (from here on out PTBP) that is used as an adhesive with leather and rubb… --- ## [The 24 Hours of LeMons: Endurance Racing for $500 cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-24-hours-of-lemons-endurance-racing-for-500-cars/79829)
**Author:** [@RedLines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedLines)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 9:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-24-hours-of-lemons-endurance-racing-for-500-cars/79829 "2013-06-12T09:21:23Z")
http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/ Thought you people might be interested in this. --- ## [A blast from the past](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-blast-from-the-past/79546)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-blast-from-the-past/79546 "2013-06-12T04:27:32Z")
A few days ago, while driving to the Post Office, I spied what was clearly a car from the '40s approaching from the opposite direction. While I waited to make my left turn, the driver of the classic car slowed down, so t… --- ## [Towing Capacities](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacities/79813)
**Author:** [@hamster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hamster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacities/79813 "2013-06-12T02:13:24Z")
Where can I get a list of the towing capacities of various vehicles? I am towing a 16' Scamp trailer with a Town & Country and everyone, including my mechanic, is telling me I will blow out my transmission in the middle … --- ## [Trunk tools for a Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-tools-for-a-corolla/79809)
**Author:** [@ShouldBeWalking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShouldBeWalking)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-tools-for-a-corolla/79809 "2013-06-12T01:58:13Z")
I have a 2003 Corolla. Should I have Metric or NIST (American) emergency tools in my trunk? --- ## [Timing belt blues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-blues/79803)
**Author:** [@mada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mada)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-blues/79803 "2013-06-11T18:29:00Z")
I have an 01 subaru impreza with 185000 miles. The timing belt broke while I was driving. I gave the mechanic five-hundred for parts and labor but then he told me the engine would need to be pulled to fixed damaged head … --- ## [Haynes repair manual vs chiltons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haynes-repair-manual-vs-chiltons/79332)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haynes-repair-manual-vs-chiltons/79332 "2013-06-11T16:37:26Z")
I like the Haynes manuals as opposed to chiltons. the Haynes assumes I am an idiot and shows me pictures. the chiltons assumes I am a mechanic and know the names of the parts. usually I don t like it when I am assumed to… --- ## [2008 Volvo S60 or 2009 Passat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-s60-or-2009-passat/79801)
**Author:** [@kmk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-s60-or-2009-passat/79801 "2013-06-11T06:22:41Z")
I currently own two cars and I need to sell one of them. “My” car is a 2008 Volvo S60 with 29,000 miles. I inherited a 2009 VW Passat with 49,000 miles. So one car is a year newer, but one care has 20,000 fewer miles. … --- ## [Should I buy this Audi Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-audi-wagon/79751)
**Author:** [@M111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/M111)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-audi-wagon/79751 "2013-06-10T03:08:57Z")
I am looking at an A4 Qauttro Wagon. It is a 2010, low mileage and seemingly in great shape. The owner disclosed an accident that was fixed and Carfax indicates that there was structural damage. The owner has documen… --- ## [Ford Twin Cities Assembly Plant in St. Paul to start demo Monday-sand mine tour](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-twin-cities-assembly-plant-in-st-paul-to-start-demo-monday-sand-mine-tour/79794)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-twin-cities-assembly-plant-in-st-paul-to-start-demo-monday-sand-mine-tour/79794 "2013-06-10T00:43:21Z")
I ran across this unauthorized exploration of the sand mines below the Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant to be demolished starting on Monday. It was interesting and thought some might be interested. They used to mine sil… --- ## [A feel-good story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-feel-good-story/79786)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-feel-good-story/79786 "2013-06-08T16:46:33Z")
...about how the automotive technology students at a NJ Vocational School are helping to lift an elderly man's spirits by restoring his 1969 AMX. And, of course, in the process, the students are gaining a lot of knowled… --- ## [Too old to drive!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-old-to-drive/79430)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2013, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-old-to-drive/79430 "2013-06-07T16:49:49Z")
I have nearly been hit by several elderly drivers who are clearing "over the hill" as far as driving. Some just completely run stop lights or stop signs not knowing that anyone is even there. I recently went to the loc… --- ## [Manual Transmission DO NOT's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-do-nots/79616)
**Author:** [@backyardmec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/backyardmec)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-do-nots/79616 "2013-06-07T01:49:29Z")
I have a 2006 Hyundai Sonata MANUAL Transmission, yes 5 speed. I learned on a manual, drove them for many years and have only had one automatic transmission. I'm 41 now and been driving since I was 16. My dad taught me a… --- ## [Extended Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty/79765)
**Author:** [@GoGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GoGirl)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty/79765 "2013-06-07T01:20:42Z")
Just bought a Nissan Rogue S 2013. Should I consider buying the extended warranty for $2K? It's for 7 years total, bump-to-bumper. I plan to keep the car up to 10 years. I have until end of June to decide. --- ## [Radiator coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-coolant-leak/79759)
**Author:** [@Sportyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sportyguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2013, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-coolant-leak/79759 "2013-06-06T05:34:43Z")
I have a 1996 Honda Accord 4 cyl. with 150 K miles. Had a coolant leak that the shop fixed. About 60 days later, same problem. I have to refill radiator every other day. What I noticed is a brown soft muck buildup at the… --- ## [Timing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing/79679)
**Author:** [@Ranito2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ranito2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 9:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing/79679 "2013-06-05T09:37:07Z")
I have a 1952 Ford pickup--6 cyl. just replaced the timing chain--12 pins on the chain --ok--as this is a 4 stroke engine--my ? is at what point should the spark on the dist.open at top dead center--open -close-open as t… --- ## [Floor Jack purchase, need guidance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/floor-jack-purchase-need-guidance/79516)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/floor-jack-purchase-need-guidance/79516 "2013-06-05T06:52:04Z")
I work on our 3 cars, the heaviest being a Mazda CX-9, the new addition. For the last 7 years, have used a $20 two ton floor jack (Team Machanix) from advanced auto, along with 2 ton stands. It is only able to lift one t… --- ## [Hybrids? Ford C-MAX SE Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrids-ford-c-max-se-hybrid/79425)
**Author:** [@VegetableNerd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VegetableNerd)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrids-ford-c-max-se-hybrid/79425 "2013-06-05T02:43:47Z")
So I'm in the market for a new car. "New" or actually new. I happen to really like Fords, my grandfather was a chief Ford engineer, it's what I grew up driving in. The Ford Escape has been my "dream car" for some reason … --- ## [Need a tiny reliable city car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-tiny-reliable-city-car/79480)
**Author:** [@StormFireKitty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StormFireKitty)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-tiny-reliable-city-car/79480 "2013-06-05T02:09:53Z")
I went from Phoenix, AZ all the way to Tacoma Seattle... And now my beloved '93 Toyota T100 is far too large for the narrow streets, and impossible to parallel park. I need advice on a very small, easy to park, incre… --- ## [Sold a car with a lien, trying to fix it where they will be able to get the title in their name](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sold-a-car-with-a-lien-trying-to-fix-it-where-they-will-be-able-to-get-the-title-in-their-name/79689)
**Author:** [@amp1221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amp1221)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sold-a-car-with-a-lien-trying-to-fix-it-where-they-will-be-able-to-get-the-title-in-their-name/79689 "2013-06-04T22:58:52Z")
Yesterday evening I sold a car, while I was selling it I forgot that I have a lien on the car. This morning I notified the person I sold the car to, and explained that I forgot there was a lien and I told them would mee… --- ## [Round small mirror to enhance rear view of the blind spot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/round-small-mirror-to-enhance-rear-view-of-the-blind-spot/79674)
**Author:** [@seena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seena)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/round-small-mirror-to-enhance-rear-view-of-the-blind-spot/79674 "2013-06-04T14:34:21Z")
Do you think it will help me to enhance the rear view of the blind spot if I install it on the existing outside rear view mirror. Ramanatha srinivasan --- ## [How to find new cars that are truly sold at dealer cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-new-cars-that-are-truly-sold-at-dealer-cost/79690)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 8:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-new-cars-that-are-truly-sold-at-dealer-cost/79690 "2013-06-04T08:33:20Z")
Every so often, a car dealer must genuinely sell some new cars at dealer cost (or even below cost) just to get rid of them. The sales staff won't say, but some new cars can be negotiated down to rock-bottom cost in orde… --- ## [My car was taken by my ex](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-was-taken-by-my-ex/79678)
**Author:** [@Nejnej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nejnej)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-was-taken-by-my-ex/79678 "2013-06-04T06:51:38Z")
long story short... 8 year realationship ended mutually... She kept the car we already paid off i keep the unpaid car nd continued making payments tags are under her name car loan under both... 9 months later 1,000.00 le… --- ## [Do Americans still love cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-americans-still-love-cars/79681)
**Author:** [@sprat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sprat)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-americans-still-love-cars/79681 "2013-06-04T05:39:40Z")
Hi there I'm Tom. Although I was born in Europe and still live there, I'm a regular Car Talk listener. First heard Tom&Ray almost 6 years back. Got so much into it, I never missed a single episode since 2008! Now, c… --- ## [A car update, an apology and good news/badnews](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-update-an-apology-and-good-news-badnews/79670)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-update-an-apology-and-good-news-badnews/79670 "2013-06-04T02:57:47Z")
Well first off I must say thanks for all of the help here with my questions, We ended up buying her........ are you ready....... A prius. Yes a prius. A civic was the first choice and we just about pulled the trigger on… --- ## [Rental Car Reports](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-reports/79664)
**Author:** [@DrRocket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrRocket)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-reports/79664 "2013-06-04T01:03:51Z")
I thought it might be interesting if we had a thread to give everyone our impressions of cars we've rented. If you rent a car, and want to talk about it, search for this thread and add on. I'll get it started with a re… --- ## [Carburetor Suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-suggestions/79582)
**Author:** [@George5060](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George5060)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-suggestions/79582 "2013-06-03T19:12:21Z")
I have a 1971 Mach 1, 351 C engine, Looking to downsize the carb. Currently there is a Holley 4781 850 CFM and an electric fuel pump in the trunk. I am going to put the stock fuel pump back in. Any suggestions for the Mo… --- ## [Is Cruze as good as it gets?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-cruze-as-good-as-it-gets/79677)
**Author:** [@psgrenier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psgrenier)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-cruze-as-good-as-it-gets/79677 "2013-06-03T18:55:54Z")
I've tried the Cartalk carfinder tool, the one that lets you give various weights to different factors, like fuel economy, quietness, space for storage, acceleration, safety, etc. And I find that no matter how I balance… --- ## [House near to car workshops / main streets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/house-near-to-car-workshops-main-streets/79565)
**Author:** [@johnsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnsmith)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/house-near-to-car-workshops-main-streets/79565 "2013-06-03T07:00:31Z")
Dear All, I am planing to buy a house. But the house is near two intersected main streets. On one streets, there are 2 small gas stations and 3 small car workshops, all of them are around 600 feet away the house. The o… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=313) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=315)