# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=349 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 350 --- ## [Changing batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-batteries/73571)
**Author:** [@honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honda)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-batteries/73571 "2012-07-20T07:16:14Z")
I asked yesterday about applying voltage to the battery cables before removing them from the old battery to install a new one. Thought I heard one time on here that a small 9 volt battery would be enough to keep the comp… --- ## [Searching for a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-for-a-new-car/73617)
**Author:** [@TeresaMN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TeresaMN)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-for-a-new-car/73617 "2012-07-20T02:00:17Z")
Hello all I need the community experience on this question that I have. You see, I want to buy a new car but I want it to be: fuel-efficient -if it is a hybrid even better-, 6ft friendly (my boyfriend is very tall and he… --- ## [Anybody want a Chevy Diesel Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-want-a-chevy-diesel-car/73543)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-want-a-chevy-diesel-car/73543 "2012-07-20T01:34:35Z")
Chevrolet will offer a diesel Cruze in 2013. It looks like the manufacturers are listening to those that have been whining about this. It comes with a SOHC 2.0L diesel that produces 147 HP at 4000 RPM and a whopping 23… --- ## [Scooter 50cc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scooter-50cc/73610)
**Author:** [@little\_monkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/little_monkey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scooter-50cc/73610 "2012-07-20T00:35:10Z")
I found a scooter online, at superior power sports dot com. It will be delivered semi assembled. The ad says I will need to attach mirror and battery. and tighten / check bolts. I prefer to have it shipped to a mechani… --- ## [Blended Fuels causing Fuel Filter clogging/ Fuel pump issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blended-fuels-causing-fuel-filter-clogging-fuel-pump-issues/73622)
**Author:** [@astronauttrainer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/astronauttrainer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2012, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blended-fuels-causing-fuel-filter-clogging-fuel-pump-issues/73622 "2012-07-19T23:32:18Z")
I recently began having problems with the fuel filter and pump in my 2001 Miata. When I bought replacement parts, the Napa man said he hasn't ever seen sold so many fuel pumps and filters in a month before. He and othe… --- ## [I think you lost my stats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-you-lost-my-stats/73587)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2012, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-you-lost-my-stats/73587 "2012-07-19T16:40:17Z")
I see you have me as a junior grease monkey so I think you must have lost count of the number of time I have posted here. I went to my profile so see if I was having the same problems with disagrees etc and I noticed th… --- ## [Checking in from India and God Bless American roads!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-in-from-india-and-god-bless-american-roads/73555)
**Author:** [@houstonrice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/houstonrice)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 9:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-in-from-india-and-god-bless-american-roads/73555 "2012-07-18T09:19:25Z")
Hey guys. I used to post here long time ago and got some excellent advice from docknick, texases common sense answer and the rest of the gang. That led me to buy an excellent 2007 Chevy Cobalt 2 door coupe stick shift… --- ## [2006 Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-crv/73550)
**Author:** [@honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honda)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-crv/73550 "2012-07-18T03:55:42Z")
I understand that if i want to change the battery in my CRV that I should apply some voltage to my battery cables while I have the old battery removed & installing new one. If I hook up a small 9 volt battery would that … --- ## [Considering Buying a 2005 Subaru Forester 2.5X](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-buying-a-2005-subaru-forester-2-5x/73582)
**Author:** [@Tezzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tezzy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-buying-a-2005-subaru-forester-2-5x/73582 "2012-07-18T01:44:37Z")
My family and I are considering buying a 2005 Subaru Forester 2.5X, automatic transmission w/84K on it. Dealer is asking about $500 below KBB. Has new brakes and rotors. One owner, clean title. We love Subarus (never own… --- ## [Warming up a car or just drive it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warming-up-a-car-or-just-drive-it/73568)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warming-up-a-car-or-just-drive-it/73568 "2012-07-18T01:29:20Z")
I know this question was covered many times before but here is a twist. I have to take care of a friend house friends she is away. The house is about 400 feet from a busy road with a speed limit 55 mph. In this scenario … --- ## [Will my dream car be a tank or a money pit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-dream-car-be-a-tank-or-a-money-pit/73551)
**Author:** [@Candera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Candera)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-dream-car-be-a-tank-or-a-money-pit/73551 "2012-07-18T01:13:53Z")
This will sound weird.. but my dream car is an early 80s Mercedes Turbo Diesel wagon. I've wanted once since I was little and I still want one today. I'm currently leasing a 2012 VW GTI and once thats up I plan on … --- ## [Axe Grinding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axe-grinding/73380)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2012, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axe-grinding/73380 "2012-07-18T01:01:47Z")
Apparently someone has an axe to grind against me. I've been dinged with 38 disagrees in the last 2 days after being stuck on 12 for an eternity. Could be worse I guess. VDCdriver has been whacked (very erroneously I m… --- ## [Wipers will not work on chevy colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-will-not-work-on-chevy-colorado/73562)
**Author:** [@julieilene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julieilene)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-will-not-work-on-chevy-colorado/73562 "2012-07-17T07:30:58Z")
My husband was haveing to have his truck jumped morning and evening mechanic said it wasn,t a bad battery but changing fuses or swiches wasn,t working. We bought a new battery a day latter wipers don,t work. mechanic buy… --- ## ["Vigilante"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vigilante/72915)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vigilante/72915 "2012-07-17T07:00:12Z")
How much junk(drywall screws,nails, etc) do you see laying in and along the road ? I will go out of my way at times if its safe and pick up offending items.Do you think it should be mandatory for the DOT ,to at least swe… --- ## [Commercial Trailer Rear Impact Guard Standards - Who is the Victim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commercial-trailer-rear-impact-guard-standards-who-is-the-victim/73556)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commercial-trailer-rear-impact-guard-standards-who-is-the-victim/73556 "2012-07-17T03:33:34Z")
I saw an interesting news story on the television a couple weeks ago. I wish I could remember what channel it was on. I've searched online, and I can't find it. Back in the late 1970s, or around that time, the U.S. G… --- ## [Best option for selling a non-drivable car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-option-for-selling-a-non-drivable-car/73530)
**Author:** [@Cat42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cat42)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-option-for-selling-a-non-drivable-car/73530 "2012-07-17T00:51:22Z")
So, I have a 2002 Audi A4 3.0 with CVT. The transmission is failing (does not engage when going from reverse to drive and also fails to engage after stopping at a light) and, as we all know, CVTs are pretty much DOA once… --- ## [Lease or Buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-or-buy/72639)
**Author:** [@rwsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwsmith)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease-or-buy/72639 "2012-07-16T20:42:00Z")
Good Evening, Should I lease or buy my next car??? I realize that's a loaded question with pros and cons to both sides. Where can I go to "run the numbers" to determine the best deal financially? Thanks! Ron --- ## [Ford:'Use 87 octane even at high elevation.' In 2005 87-octane Corolla, 85 OK?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-use-87-octane-even-at-high-elevation-in-2005-87-octane-corolla-85-ok/73536)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-use-87-octane-even-at-high-elevation-in-2005-87-octane-corolla-85-ok/73536 "2012-07-15T20:29:51Z")
Ford: "We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as "Regular" that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas." Corolla Owner's Manual instructs to use 87 octane or higher in our four-cyl… --- ## [The Smoking Explorer...and Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-smoking-explorer-and-taurus/73534)
**Author:** [@RedLines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedLines)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-smoking-explorer-and-taurus/73534 "2012-07-15T19:39:25Z")
There was a Puzzler recently about a Ford Explorer with a seized AC compressor. This reminded me that my dad's Ford Taurus had the same problem a few months ago. When he replaced the compressor (Actually, he had it repla… --- ## [Engine overheats and makes transmission pour out fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheats-and-makes-transmission-pour-out-fluid/73507)
**Author:** [@3stage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/3stage)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheats-and-makes-transmission-pour-out-fluid/73507 "2012-07-15T16:24:51Z")
i have a 96 f150 xlt 6 cyc. with auto, about 4 months ago we drove 150 miles where the engine overheated and transmission fluid started pouring out from bottom where dust cover is. when got home i filled up transmission … --- ## [Want a Mazda CX-5?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-a-mazda-cx-5/73454)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-a-mazda-cx-5/73454 "2012-07-15T06:49:19Z")
Good luck getting one. From Mazda's Facebook page: The rumors are true. We're in a bit of a bind. But it's the best bind to be in: You're buying Mazda CX-5s almost faster than we can build them! Due to unexpected… --- ## [DLR, why not there?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dlr-why-not-there/73357)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dlr-why-not-there/73357 "2012-07-15T03:58:44Z")
It seems in the last few years every make and model of cars comes with day time running lights. But they only illuminate the front of the vehicle. Why they are not on in the back? I have seen many times when it is getti… --- ## [What should I buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-buy/73437)
**Author:** [@PDawg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PDawg)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-buy/73437 "2012-07-15T03:49:31Z")
I just "graduated" ("retired" sounds too old, and I intend to keep working). I'm 61 years old, and I have a 2004 dependable Honda Accord. A wonderful, and boring, car. I think it's time for something new. Here's my d… --- ## [Replacing a distributor cap and rotor without the #1piston in TDC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-distributor-cap-and-rotor-without-the-1piston-in-tdc/73514)
**Author:** [@Jim\_7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim_7)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-distributor-cap-and-rotor-without-the-1piston-in-tdc/73514 "2012-07-14T21:19:49Z")
My mechanic replaced my distributor cap and rotor yesterday on my '86 Toyota Corolla. The Haynes manual for this car says you're supposed to get the #1 piston in the TDC position before you do so. My mechanic didn't do s… --- ## [Auto companies investing in the US](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-companies-investing-in-the-us/73496)
**Author:** [@eraser1998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eraser1998)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-companies-investing-in-the-us/73496 "2012-07-14T17:28:02Z")
Interesting article here, but it leaves out foreign corporations. Does anybody have data on Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai's total capital investments in the US from 2011? finance.yahoo.com/blogs/breakout/investment-h… --- ## [Man finds his stolen car 42 years later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/man-finds-his-stolen-car-42-years-later/73469)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/man-finds-his-stolen-car-42-years-later/73469 "2012-07-14T06:14:45Z")
http://jalopnik.com/5924444/man-finds-his-missing-car-on-ebay-42-years-after-it-was-stolen http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Dallas-area-man-recovers-stolen-car-after-42-years-3691632.php#photo-3170076 Found it on eba… --- ## [Car choice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choice/73468)
**Author:** [@Tommyboyks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommyboyks)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choice/73468 "2012-07-13T22:15:11Z")
Like many men approaching retirement, I want to buy and old cool vehicle. Becasue my name isn't Rockefellor or Romney, and due to a lack of grage space, I can only afford one cool vehicle. Considering purchase price, mai… --- ## [Old Volvo with nearly 3 million miles on it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-volvo-with-nearly-3-million-miles-on-it/73445)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-volvo-with-nearly-3-million-miles-on-it/73445 "2012-07-13T03:33:56Z")
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20120709/D9VTCT481.html Apologies if this has been posted. Motor is original, but has been overhauled twice. --- ## [Top Gear U.S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-gear-u-s/73444)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-gear-u-s/73444 "2012-07-13T03:33:05Z")
VDCdriver referenced TG U.S. a while back as being bland beyond belief and I totally concur with that. The local paper announced that TG U.S. will be filming in my neck of the woods over the next 3 days and will produce … --- ## [Are American small cars unfriendly to home garage mechanics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-american-small-cars-unfriendly-to-home-garage-mechanics/73462)
**Author:** [@leslieahuvah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leslieahuvah)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-american-small-cars-unfriendly-to-home-garage-mechanics/73462 "2012-07-11T09:13:46Z")
I'm looking for some help choosing between two cars - the 2012 (or 13) Ford Fiesta and the 2012 Toyota Yaris. I'm starting a job with a pretty serious commute this September (120 miles per day), so I am happily selling … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=348) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=350)