# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=331 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 332 --- ## [Maximum Horsepower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximum-horsepower/76930)
**Author:** [@marksrobby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marksrobby)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 9:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maximum-horsepower/76930 "2013-01-26T09:26:54Z")
I was just curious, if anyone knows the answer; what is the maximum horsepower that can be extracted from a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine? Say redline is around 7K RPM. --- ## [Do Mechanics fix or Bill and Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-mechanics-fix-or-bill-and-replace/76919)
**Author:** [@Lazy\_Otis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lazy_Otis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-mechanics-fix-or-bill-and-replace/76919 "2013-01-26T05:57:14Z")
Hello, I have a VW passat with a 100k miles that is heading towards the junker because of an idiotic water leak in the passenger side. The TCM (transcomp) under the passenger seat in the cabin has been corroded from… --- ## [Woman wants Lexus. Says best to pay extra $3,000 for GPS. Worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-wants-lexus-says-best-to-pay-extra-3-000-for-gps-worth-it/76913)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2013, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-wants-lexus-says-best-to-pay-extra-3-000-for-gps-worth-it/76913 "2013-01-26T03:53:26Z")
She does not need GPS. Says it will be "High class" and increase resale value. Your thoughts. Thank you. --- ## [Car in tow away zone towed 1/2 block away and parked for me to pick up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-tow-away-zone-towed-1-2-block-away-and-parked-for-me-to-pick-up/76909)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-in-tow-away-zone-towed-1-2-block-away-and-parked-for-me-to-pick-up/76909 "2013-01-25T20:23:10Z")
So my bud and I went to Madison today to testify as a registered witness to the dangers of allowing a new sulfide mining bill in WI. I have watched parking wars, went to go home and my car was gone. I obviously did not r… --- ## [Trying to answer puzzler, but get message saying I tripped a spam filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-answer-puzzler-but-get-message-saying-i-tripped-a-spam-filter/76882)
**Author:** [@ShayWalters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShayWalters)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-answer-puzzler-but-get-message-saying-i-tripped-a-spam-filter/76882 "2013-01-25T12:09:39Z")
How do I know what in my message is tripping the spam filter on the puzzler answer form? You'd think that since the question involves numbers and currency that there wouldn't be a problem submitting an answer with lots… --- ## [I bought a car, private sale and the car won't pass safety inspection in NH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-private-sale-and-the-car-wont-pass-safety-inspection-in-nh/76901)
**Author:** [@frhprs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frhprs)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-private-sale-and-the-car-wont-pass-safety-inspection-in-nh/76901 "2013-01-25T09:40:58Z")
I purchased a car from a private sale. I have a bill of sale that does not imply a warranty or does it say "as is" When I looked at it, I was unable to see under the car due to an injury so I was not aware the whole unde… --- ## [Cars For Tall People](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-tall-people/76454)
**Author:** [@bluegrassboy4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluegrassboy4)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-tall-people/76454 "2013-01-25T08:21:29Z")
Hello everyone, I have a question to ask. Can you tell me some vehicles that are spacious enough for tall people (and by spacious, I'm more interested in the head room and leg room)? I'm 6'8" so it's kind of hard to find… --- ## [In a hurry with COLD ENGINE. State Patrol recommends Mobil 1 full synthetic oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-hurry-with-cold-engine-state-patrol-recommends-mobil-1-full-synthetic-oil/76784)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-hurry-with-cold-engine-state-patrol-recommends-mobil-1-full-synthetic-oil/76784 "2013-01-25T06:14:59Z")
Ford specifies their 5W-20 Motorcraft synthetic blend motor oil in thExpedition. With a cold engine and I must hurry, would the full synthetic oil be.tter? Would Wal-Mart's full synthetic oil be as good as expensive Mobi… --- ## [Buying a used Ford corporate Mustang?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-ford-corporate-mustang/76893)
**Author:** [@TBrahe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TBrahe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-ford-corporate-mustang/76893 "2013-01-25T04:21:47Z")
I'm thinking about getting a used 2011 V6 Mustang. The car is from a dealer and is CPO, but also has 42K miles on it and was used as a Ford corporate car. The price is nice: $17K. I'm a little wary of former corporate … --- ## [I'm sure we've all wanted to do this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-sure-weve-all-wanted-to-do-this/76329)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-sure-weve-all-wanted-to-do-this/76329 "2013-01-25T03:17:34Z")
\[Photobucket\] Thankfully we don't go this far when someone asks a simple question --- ## [How Does one Cope With The Purchase of a Lemon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-one-cope-with-the-purchase-of-a-lemon/76903)
**Author:** [@MarioGar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioGar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-one-cope-with-the-purchase-of-a-lemon/76903 "2013-01-25T03:06:37Z")
Does any one want to share their experiences with a purchase of a lemon and how did you cope with it? I feel awful after spending my savings on my 92 mazda miata sunburst yellow lemon. --- ## [Does "Change Oil" alert earlier if "severe" driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-change-oil-alert-earlier-if-severe-driving/76608)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-change-oil-alert-earlier-if-severe-driving/76608 "2013-01-25T00:03:31Z")
Does the system sense higher engine stresses and speeds and advance the change oil interval accordingly? Though I try to be as gentlle as possible, the worst trip was a 169-mile emergentransport to a hospital in the moun… --- ## [Unattended acceleration fact or fiction?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unattended-acceleration-fact-or-fiction/76551)
**Author:** [@bennyandthejets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bennyandthejets)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unattended-acceleration-fact-or-fiction/76551 "2013-01-24T23:21:59Z")
I was driving my 2006 F-150 up to a favorite camping spot last summer, pulling a 24 foot travel trailer. I am of normal height and weight and I'd like to think I possess at least normal or above normal intelligence. My … --- ## [What does it take?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-it-take/76767)
**Author:** [@JDN88762](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDN88762)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-it-take/76767 "2013-01-24T20:11:40Z")
What does it take to get a company to acknowledge and fix safety issues? I owned a 2012 Ford Mustang that had a safety issue with the stability control. At random times around 50MPH, the stability control would random… --- ## [Is it worth trading in my 240 wagon for a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-trading-in-my-240-wagon-for-a-new-car/76794)
**Author:** [@Malinki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Malinki)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-trading-in-my-240-wagon-for-a-new-car/76794 "2013-01-24T00:53:14Z")
I have a '91 240 wagon. Odometer stopped working 146k and have since then been cross country so probably around 150k miles. New brakes rear. The car starts every time I get in. I can haul up to 7 bales of straw. It's saf… --- ## [Catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/76797)
**Author:** [@Dickiedoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dickiedoo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/76797 "2013-01-23T19:45:52Z")
A friend says that removing the catalytic converter will do no harm and might improve gas mileage. I claim that the computer chip will be confused and cause all kind of problems. Have a dinner riding on this. Thank you --- ## [Woman wants 2013 Lexus. Cheaper through Costco Auto Program?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-wants-2013-lexus-cheaper-through-costco-auto-program/76858)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-wants-2013-lexus-cheaper-through-costco-auto-program/76858 "2013-01-23T07:24:05Z")
Advantages/disadvantages? Thank you. --- ## [How to test a car battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-a-car-battery/76753)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-a-car-battery/76753 "2013-01-23T02:48:38Z")
This could be an another thread from harbor freight..... I have got this cheap 7 function multimeter from hf. Reading the instruction manual (who a heck does that any more?) it says do not use on automotive batteries. An… --- ## [92 Mazda Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-miata/76872)
**Author:** [@MarioGar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioGar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-miata/76872 "2013-01-23T02:36:53Z")
Hi, I need advice please. Is 2800 too much for a 92 mazda miata sunburst yellow? 160K and in good condition in and out. I like the care but I'm hesitant about the price. Thank you --- ## [Anybody else getting emails from verobi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-else-getting-emails-from-verobi/75674)
**Author:** [@rwee2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwee2000)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-else-getting-emails-from-verobi/75674 "2013-01-23T02:24:37Z")
verobi November 22 God bless you I am Miss. Veronica the director of bill furthermore at the foreign remittance department of SG-SSB Bank Limited, board of administrator en route for my bank mandated me to look for least… --- ## [SUV reverberations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-reverberations/76839)
**Author:** [@kw18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kw18)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 9:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-reverberations/76839 "2013-01-22T09:05:35Z")
I am currently leasing a 2011 Rav 4 Sport and when I put the rear windows down there is this reverberation that makes my brain bounce off the inside of my head and have to put the windows back up. Is this the new thing … --- ## [Smoke test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-test/76669)
**Author:** [@Tricia111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tricia111)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-test/76669 "2013-01-21T07:29:11Z")
Ok. I am new here. First time asking a question because I am so at a loss of where to go to get a "smoke test" for my '01Chevy Cavalier. Car runs great! has over 160K, but won't pass inspection. There is a some sort of… --- ## [USED CAR: Cheap and high mileage, or lower mileage and higher priced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-cheap-and-high-mileage-or-lower-mileage-and-higher-priced/76759)
**Author:** [@Gun\_Doctor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gun_Doctor)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-cheap-and-high-mileage-or-lower-mileage-and-higher-priced/76759 "2013-01-21T06:28:10Z")
Okay, I need a used vehicle. Was going to buy one at Car Max, but didn't. (Don't care about any comments on Car Max, thank you) My choices for a vehicle are a Kia Sorento, Mazda Tribute, or Ford Escape (all 6 cyl). P… --- ## [What happened to this engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-this-engine/76742)
**Author:** [@RADIONUTZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RADIONUTZ)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-this-engine/76742 "2013-01-21T03:19:44Z")
Quite awhile back, it may have been Mazda, I'm not sure, made a big deal about the WANKEL engine. I haven't heard about it since. For some reason it just went thru my mind, I don't know why but........I am just wondering… --- ## [New CRV decision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-crv-decision/76403)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-crv-decision/76403 "2013-01-20T10:46:41Z")
We are looking at crossovers now and having a difficult time making our mind up. Mostly because in 2011 we bought a CRV that ended up being too small and noisy for us and lacked power, so we got rid of it. Thanks to good… --- ## [Anyone remember these car accessories? 45 rpm in-dash record player?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-remember-these-car-accessories-45-rpm-in-dash-record-player/76733)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-remember-these-car-accessories-45-rpm-in-dash-record-player/76733 "2013-01-19T23:34:45Z")
http://blog.allstate.com/awesome-or-atrocious-4-bizarre-car-accessories-that-used-to-be-cool/?intcid=ILC-Internal-Search-Results-120808:atrocious:result%201#.UJAuPG81lXE I remember a car with the gas cap behind the lic… --- ## [Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting/76756)
**Author:** [@spicie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spicie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting/76756 "2013-01-19T21:27:41Z")
I have a 1986 Dodge pu 318 auto 3speed 4 wheel drive. Factory rebult carb and new fuel pump. My problem is i have to pump the accelerator upwards of 50 times before it starts. Why am i loosing gas in the carb? Runs gr… --- ## [370 Z dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/370-z-dead-battery/76770)
**Author:** [@GranpaJim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GranpaJim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/370-z-dead-battery/76770 "2013-01-19T21:22:02Z")
I have a 2011 Nissan 370Z, base, 6 speed stick, just over 7k miles. On Saturday I washed the car, then took a short drive and put the car away unlocked. On Sunday morning the driver's door was locked, nothing responded t… --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius salvage title . Is it worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-salvage-title-is-it-worth-it/76763)
**Author:** [@aramant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aramant)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-salvage-title-is-it-worth-it/76763 "2013-01-19T04:46:36Z")
I am a new member and am unusre about purchasing a toyota prius with salvage title. I was wondering if anyone can help me. There is a 2008 prius for sale in southern california that had front end damage. Now, it's for sa… --- ## [1993 VW Passat GLX - Hard to find correct size tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-vw-passat-glx-hard-to-find-correct-size-tires/76615)
**Author:** [@GLXowner93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GLXowner93)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-vw-passat-glx-hard-to-find-correct-size-tires/76615 "2013-01-19T02:49:00Z")
I am driving a 1993 VW Passat GLX that I picked up at the factory in Wolfsburg, Germany. It has almost 84,000 miles on the odometer, but I like the velour seats better than the vinyl seats in the newer models. The only… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=330) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=332)