# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=324 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 325 --- ## [Car and Plates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-and-plates/77684)
**Author:** [@xanadu2021](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xanadu2021)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-and-plates/77684 "2013-03-23T03:35:09Z")
Hi, can someone here help me? 1) What make/model/year is the car in this photo? 2) Any idea how I can find out who owns it based on the plate? Thanks. \[image\] --- ## [My 2002 Ford Escape CREAKS!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2002-ford-escape-creaks/78158)
**Author:** [@csinclaire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/csinclaire)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2002-ford-escape-creaks/78158 "2013-03-23T01:15:32Z")
For a while now, my 2002 Ford Escape has been making a creaking noise. It started with the steering, or so I thought for a while. I checked the power steering fluid and it wasn't really low. Nevertheless, at one point, w… --- ## [Night driving visibility with tinted windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/night-driving-visibility-with-tinted-windows/78169)
**Author:** [@whome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whome)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/night-driving-visibility-with-tinted-windows/78169 "2013-03-23T00:48:35Z")
We are considering buying a Subaru Outback 2001 but it has tinted side and rear windows. (Our much loved Honda Accord, 1987, 425k, miles, is giving it up.) We are concerned that the Subaru's window tinting will reduce ou… --- ## [Heavy machine run hour monitor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-machine-run-hour-monitor/78125)
**Author:** [@Artvegas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Artvegas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-machine-run-hour-monitor/78125 "2013-03-22T06:12:29Z")
Hello car talk community, I was wondering if there is a tool out there in the market to actually plug and read the actual run hr for heavy machinery, like excavators. Buying a used product and even renting out a machine … --- ## [Does a morbidly obese passenger contribute to right tire wear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-morbidly-obese-passenger-contribute-to-right-tire-wear/78091)
**Author:** [@WearingThin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WearingThin)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2013, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-morbidly-obese-passenger-contribute-to-right-tire-wear/78091 "2013-03-22T05:18:38Z")
I went to Les Schwab yesterday to switch back to AS tires from my studded snow tires. I've been commuting to work an average of 330 miles/week with a morbidly obese passenger since last September. 80-85% of my mileage is… --- ## [Carburetors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetors/78077)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetors/78077 "2013-03-21T15:51:50Z")
is there any car maker today. that still use carburetors. --- ## [Chain Saw-](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chain-saw/77431)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chain-saw/77431 "2013-03-21T05:03:59Z")
All things that has a engine-motor, is OK, I presume? My chain saw, chain is so tight against the bar that it kills the engine. However, I have properly (as I have always done) adjusted the chain where it very slightly… --- ## [Title complications](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-complications/77993)
**Author:** [@aknick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aknick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-complications/77993 "2013-03-20T20:56:49Z")
I bought a used car in Arizona on January 1st and got the 90-day non-resident registration. It requires that I get the title in another state by April 2nd. I have since driven the car to Massachusetts and I want to sell … --- ## [Flood tank!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flood-tank/78114)
**Author:** [@elayk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elayk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flood-tank/78114 "2013-03-19T20:51:55Z")
Lately my 2002 Nissan xterra will overflow gas when try filling up . It does not make a difference where or what type of pump is used. The auto shut off on the pump does not kick in until there is fuel running down the s… --- ## [Can old cars be a source of your depression?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-old-cars-be-a-source-of-your-depression/77989)
**Author:** [@languidlife](https://community.cartalk.com/u/languidlife)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-old-cars-be-a-source-of-your-depression/77989 "2013-03-19T10:05:48Z")
I just realized something as I signed up for this site and was composing a message that I intended to post in the "maintenance" section. I was hoping to get some good advice on what to do but then I realized that I only … --- ## [Drove my car to the scrap yard today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-my-car-to-the-scrap-yard-today/78059)
**Author:** [@Mayday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mayday)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-my-car-to-the-scrap-yard-today/78059 "2013-03-19T02:44:37Z")
I'm not sure how many people get to do this, but today I drove my one-owner 1996 Plymouth Breeze to a scrapyard. 17 years, 181,000 miles; original clutch and exhaust system. Started fine and ran OK, but significant oil a… --- ## [New Subaru radios weaker than old?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-subaru-radios-weaker-than-old/77702)
**Author:** [@TimM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimM)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2013, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-subaru-radios-weaker-than-old/77702 "2013-03-18T03:37:34Z")
I'm wondering if anyone else has encountered this, as my dealer does not seem interested in helping. I just traded in my 2005 Forester for a 2013 Forester (great car!). We live out in the country, and listen to the rad… --- ## [Hate to be a pest - on my own here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hate-to-be-a-pest-on-my-own-here/78013)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hate-to-be-a-pest-on-my-own-here/78013 "2013-03-17T18:03:43Z")
OK - feedback on this: 2001 Saturn SW 2 - 95821 mi., 3495.00 However, it's at an "auto pawn". What do you all think of pawn shop purchases, given an exam by my mechanic? --- ## [Do Factory Radios Get Stolen Anymore?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-factory-radios-get-stolen-anymore/78018)
**Author:** [@98caddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98caddy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-factory-radios-get-stolen-anymore/78018 "2013-03-17T05:31:18Z")
Back in the 80s when I was growing up, I would hear about people's factory radios getting stolen from their cars. I don't seem to hear about that very much anymore, so I was wondering why. I don't remember much about … --- ## [Ohio judge rules speed cameras a 'scam'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohio-judge-rules-speed-cameras-a-scam/77941)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohio-judge-rules-speed-cameras-a-scam/77941 "2013-03-17T05:09:58Z")
The judge said that “the entire case against the motorist is stacked because the speed monitoring device is calibrated and controlled by Optotraffic.” Elmwood Place is engaged in nothing more than a high-tech game of … --- ## [VW Polo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo/78039)
**Author:** [@lefty2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lefty2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo/78039 "2013-03-17T04:38:54Z")
When is VW bringing into the US,it's turbo diesel POLO model OR How can I\[as a private owner\] import it from Germany? At 70\[seventy\]miles per gallon on it's turbocharged 1.4L diesel engine,that is way more than… --- ## [Buying Used Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-used-car/78012)
**Author:** [@oopie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oopie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-used-car/78012 "2013-03-16T07:27:13Z")
I'm wanting to buy a practically new rear driven, 6 speed, convertible. It's beautiful only problem is it has very low mileage (5000), so much that the rear tires will need to be replaced very soon (next couple of month… --- ## [Security message on info center](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-message-on-info-center/78006)
**Author:** [@plumnuts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plumnuts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-message-on-info-center/78006 "2013-03-16T02:13:00Z")
i have a 2003 chevrolet impala this car has some strange things going on with it i beleave it is electrical the car has a info message desplay on the dash alot of the time it will desplay security glowing while car is on… --- ## ["Left lane bandit" gets ticket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-lane-bandit-gets-ticket/77975)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-lane-bandit-gets-ticket/77975 "2013-03-15T07:33:21Z")
But the trooper unfortunately sighted her for going 63 in a 65 zone: http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Laurel-Maryland-Ticket-Driving-Too-Slow-197285901.html --- ## [Manual choke on an early Borg Warner auto transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-choke-on-an-early-borg-warner-auto-transmission/77995)
**Author:** [@One\_Monkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/One_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-choke-on-an-early-borg-warner-auto-transmission/77995 "2013-03-15T07:04:29Z")
I'm writing a story about my favorite car when I was growing up: the 1950 Studebaker Sedan with the grill that made it look like an airplane. I know it was available with the new Borg Warner three speed automatic transm… --- ## [Purchase question : toyota highlander or subaru tribeca](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-question-toyota-highlander-or-subaru-tribeca/77940)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-question-toyota-highlander-or-subaru-tribeca/77940 "2013-03-15T04:39:20Z")
I am buying an SUV to replace my wife's A6 quattro AWD (167K). Choice is between 1) Toyota highlander AWD 3.6L limited edition with 90K miles from a dealer 2) subaru tribeca AWD premium package with 60K miles. The diffe… --- ## [Automobile Clocks and Daylight Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobile-clocks-and-daylight-time/77902)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobile-clocks-and-daylight-time/77902 "2013-03-15T04:17:07Z")
It's time to set the clocks ahead an hour and for me, this means rereading the owner's manual for our 2011 Sienna to figure out how to step through the display until I find the program to reset the clock. Of course this… --- ## [Gotta pull the trigger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gotta-pull-the-trigger/77904)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gotta-pull-the-trigger/77904 "2013-03-15T04:11:57Z")
I'm heading into the final decision on a used car. You all have helped so much but I've got to get something now. After researching every day, I've found a 2003 Ford Focus ZTW wagon. It has a clean carfax with regular ma… --- ## [Size Wise. "Then" Vs. "Now"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/size-wise-then-vs-now/77961)
**Author:** [@Masterskrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Masterskrain)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/size-wise-then-vs-now/77961 "2013-03-15T04:07:01Z")
I have a question that has been going through my mind for a while. With the current crop of "Minivans" slowly getting bigger and bigger, how do the current Vans like the Chrysler Town and Country, or the Toyota Sienna… --- ## [NASCAR rules change at Bristol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nascar-rules-change-at-bristol/77978)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nascar-rules-change-at-bristol/77978 "2013-03-14T22:23:33Z")
In honor of Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich's being in attendance at Bristol the race will be run clockwise. All turns will be TO THE RIGHT. --- ## [Would Auto Start/Stop Reduce Starter Life?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-auto-start-stop-reduce-starter-life/77971)
**Author:** [@BijanD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BijanD)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-auto-start-stop-reduce-starter-life/77971 "2013-03-14T20:48:12Z")
My 2013 BMW 328i has a fuel-saving feature (as perhaps many other new cars): As soon as you stop at a stop sign or red light, the engine turns itself off automatically, and once you release the brake pedal, it starts aga… --- ## [Sun Glare/Short Drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-glare-short-drivers/77957)
**Author:** [@ebennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebennett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-glare-short-drivers/77957 "2013-03-14T09:36:01Z")
I am 5'2" and drive a Jetta Sportwagen TDI. Love the car. The visors, however, don't have extender-thingies like my husband's truck's do, and because I like to sit as far back from the steering wheel as I can, I get glar… --- ## [2010-2011 Acura TSX vs. Volkswagen CC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-2011-acura-tsx-vs-volkswagen-cc/76174)
**Author:** [@golfdawg11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfdawg11)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-2011-acura-tsx-vs-volkswagen-cc/76174 "2013-03-14T04:22:59Z")
I'm just at an end of looking for another car and I'm deadlocked in my head. Most of what I read says the Acura TSX is a slightly better car, slightly more reliable. My mechanic says the Acura is better, but that Acura… --- ## [AC Delco parts availability and marketing strategy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-delco-parts-availability-and-marketing-strategy/77950)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-delco-parts-availability-and-marketing-strategy/77950 "2013-03-13T21:37:46Z")
Sometimes I really prefer to buy OEM parts for my Pontiac like batteries, filters, plugs, brakes, etc. It just seems like they have the craziest marketing scheme though and availability. I can get AC oil filters at Wal… --- ## [This ws posted on CNN this morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-ws-posted-on-cnn-this-morning/77974)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2013, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-ws-posted-on-cnn-this-morning/77974 "2013-03-13T21:14:14Z")
I found it interesting, and thought we might want to share it with beginning drivers. Most of us either already drive a stick, or have no desire to learn, like my older sister. I see that it was apparently first pos… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=323) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=325)