# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=367 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 368 --- ## [Nice car... flickering oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nice-car-flickering-oil-light/69980)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nice-car-flickering-oil-light/69980 "2011-12-15T00:14:28Z")
I decided to go with the 97 Accord with 156K. It's really in beautiful condition and the seller had an envelope with service records for everything - routine and otherwise. The car runs strongly but at idle or slowing to… --- ## [A VERY small V12 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-very-small-v12-engine/69742)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-very-small-v12-engine/69742 "2011-12-14T05:06:33Z")
Check this out.. http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/ --- ## [Tire chains vs. cables and winter driving tips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-chains-vs-cables-and-winter-driving-tips/69619)
**Author:** [@RJS395](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RJS395)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-chains-vs-cables-and-winter-driving-tips/69619 "2011-12-13T23:04:09Z")
Hey everyone, I live near a ski resort town in the Eastern Sierra and I will be making my first ever purchase of tire chains/cables...I grew up in the flat lands of Southern California (feel my embarrassment), so I hav… --- ## [Give Me A Brake, GM ! . . . Guys, Do I Really Have To Wait For Four Years ? I'm Ready, Now!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/give-me-a-brake-gm-guys-do-i-really-have-to-wait-for-four-years-im-ready-now/69788)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/give-me-a-brake-gm-guys-do-i-really-have-to-wait-for-four-years-im-ready-now/69788 "2011-12-13T21:08:24Z")
An interesting article, by Scott Burgess and published In The Detroit News today, says GM is developing brake rotors that will become standard on most of their cars in 2016. The brake rotors are treated to slow the rusti… --- ## [Should I buy a classic car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-classic-car/69793)
**Author:** [@nosedansus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nosedansus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-classic-car/69793 "2011-12-13T20:52:42Z")
I'm looking for a $3,000 car. I don't drive to work, so it will be for running errands and the occcaisional 200-mile trip to see friends. There are lots of lousy, choices in this price range. And at this price range, eve… --- ## [Claim for Lost Title](https://community.cartalk.com/t/claim-for-lost-title/69962)
**Author:** [@bemehiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bemehiser)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/claim-for-lost-title/69962 "2011-12-13T06:18:30Z")
Does anyone know how to do a claim for a lost title in Washington? A guy I know has a junker '81 ford mustang cobra; only problem is he doesn't have the title. I looked through the dmv website and I can't find anything … --- ## [Editing the list -help please?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/editing-the-list-help-please/69943)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/editing-the-list-help-please/69943 "2011-12-12T20:58:38Z")
I don't want to be viewed as a Post-hog and thanks to everyone who helped yesterday. I passed on the Ford Taurus from the dealer and took the advice to search Craigslist for individual sellers. That does present a logist… --- ## [Which Car to take for Cross Country MD to CA and Los Angeles commuter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-take-for-cross-country-md-to-ca-and-los-angeles-commuter/69941)
**Author:** [@Waqui](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waqui)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-take-for-cross-country-md-to-ca-and-los-angeles-commuter/69941 "2011-12-12T18:57:12Z")
I need to take a car to Los Angeles for my wife to use. I have 2 cars, a 2007 Toyota Yaris with 220K Highway Miles on it and Still gets 35-36 MPG. Its in decent shape and my daily driver. I also have a 2005 Altima with 1… --- ## [Pre-1996 volvo 240](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-1996-volvo-240/69679)
**Author:** [@japrile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/japrile)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-1996-volvo-240/69679 "2011-12-12T18:24:16Z")
This particular model volvo 240 pre-1996 seats 6 with the last two rows that fold flat and rear-wheel drive. I've heard that this is a very reliable vehicle. Is this correct? Is a 200,000 mile vehicle worth considerin… --- ## [Lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lemon/69866)
**Author:** [@xcalibr39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xcalibr39)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lemon/69866 "2011-12-12T00:18:55Z")
Would anyone care to hazard a guess who would have pulled out this Passat's computer, and for what purpose? I came close to buying this lemon. Fortunately, a Vehicle Inspection Report showed two specific trouble codes: P… --- ## [Recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations/69914)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations/69914 "2011-12-11T03:45:57Z")
I have received an insurance settlement for a total loss on my 1996 Volvo Wagon. What would be the car/mileage recommendation to look for with a $3000 price tag? --- ## [Using Emergency Brake to Slow into a Parking Spot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-emergency-brake-to-slow-into-a-parking-spot/69888)
**Author:** [@Emilina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emilina)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-emergency-brake-to-slow-into-a-parking-spot/69888 "2011-12-10T15:54:02Z")
Does it harm the emergency brake to use it instead of the foot brake to slow while gliding into a parking spot? --- ## [Vw Passat wagon vs Volvo V50 wagon for a TBI survivor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-wagon-vs-volvo-v50-wagon-for-a-tbi-survivor/69783)
**Author:** [@i-mt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/i-mt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-wagon-vs-volvo-v50-wagon-for-a-tbi-survivor/69783 "2011-12-10T07:09:53Z")
I have a Traumatic Brain Injury and bumps that are an annoyance to some folks mean days of queezy-tummy , foggy-head, and pain. I also need a vehicle that has a tail gate (like a station wagon) so big items like dishwash… --- ## [Moving cross country and need to tow my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-cross-country-and-need-to-tow-my-car/69862)
**Author:** [@apmpdx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apmpdx)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-cross-country-and-need-to-tow-my-car/69862 "2011-12-10T02:50:44Z")
I have a 2008 VW Rabbit and I need to tow it from Boston to Portland, OR. Trucks are very expensive so I am looking to save a few bucks. I would like to use a tow dolly rather than a full car trailer. My car has 80k mile… --- ## [Chat feature?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chat-feature/69898)
**Author:** [@oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oblivion)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chat-feature/69898 "2011-12-10T00:57:27Z")
Since the site will now show who's online, it seems like a natural extension to add a real-time private chat feature for registered members. Possibly to avoid nuisance spammers and trolls, it might be setup to only be a… --- ## [1969 Datsun Roadster 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-datsun-roadster-2000/69861)
**Author:** [@Moishe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moishe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-datsun-roadster-2000/69861 "2011-12-09T20:35:50Z")
Saw this shell of a car in a Midas Muffler parking lot for sale. I thought IMMEDIATELY of Ray. Heres the link to the photos: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2655436672495.139039.1453172068&type=1&l=8c382ec30a --- ## [100 movie and tv cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100-movie-and-tv-cars/69200)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100-movie-and-tv-cars/69200 "2011-12-09T09:04:22Z")
http://www.insideline.com/features/the-100-greatest-movie-and-tv-cars-of-all-time.html Check this out. This is a list of some of the best (or worst) tv/movie cars on film. Have they forgotten any? I think the A-team va… --- ## [Replace ford f-150 transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-ford-f-150-transmission/69900)
**Author:** [@REX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/REX)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-ford-f-150-transmission/69900 "2011-12-09T03:46:04Z")
I have a 1988 supercab f-150 2 wheel drive 5 speed manual transmission 4.9 L I want to replace the transmission with one from a 1987 4 speed manual transmission long wheel base two wheel drive same engine size - do th… --- ## [Steal Of A Deal For Some Buyers On Craigslist - Caveat Emptor!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steal-of-a-deal-for-some-buyers-on-craigslist-caveat-emptor/69839)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steal-of-a-deal-for-some-buyers-on-craigslist-caveat-emptor/69839 "2011-12-08T20:21:45Z")
Let the buyer beware ! I don't use Craigslist and this isn't a negative comment about that service, but I've talked to one guy I know, a judge, who purchases cars there, sight unseen, following a check-out by a mechani… --- ## [Steering wheel turns when brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-turns-when-brake/69884)
**Author:** [@wingman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wingman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-turns-when-brake/69884 "2011-12-08T05:11:32Z")
I have my Toyota 2000 4 Runners having a slightly problem. When I paddle the brake at the Stop or traffic light, the wheel turns (mostly anti-clockwise) a little bit like 10 to 20 degrees. It doesn't turn all the time bu… --- ## [Oil Filters - Newer Style With Replaceable Elements - Curious . . . Educate Me, Please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filters-newer-style-with-replaceable-elements-curious-educate-me-please/69706)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 9:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filters-newer-style-with-replaceable-elements-curious-educate-me-please/69706 "2011-12-07T09:08:43Z")
I've seen several comments in discussions here about some newer cars having oil filters that are not the throw-away type, but rather have replaceable elements and the "can" is reused. Which manufacturer's have gone to … --- ## [What's this musical note, noise, coming from 2004 accord suspension, when turning sometimes, or bump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-musical-note-noise-coming-from-2004-accord-suspension-when-turning-sometimes-or-bump/69840)
**Author:** [@dunkel\_teufel-Prinz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dunkel_teufel-Prinz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-musical-note-noise-coming-from-2004-accord-suspension-when-turning-sometimes-or-bump/69840 "2011-12-07T09:04:06Z")
a noise i'm trying to locate and diagnose, comes from under this 2004 Accord DX, 5 spd. i can't locate 'where' precisely. it occurs intermittently, seems correlated with suspension parts' responding to load and forces (f… --- ## [Emergency Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brakes/69818)
**Author:** [@ARAY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ARAY)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brakes/69818 "2011-12-07T04:10:51Z")
When parking on an incline, say my driveway which is pretty steep, I engage my emergency brake. When I release the brake I get a creaking noise as I put it in reverse to back out of the driveway. Two questions is using t… --- ## [The last Toyota Celica convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-last-toyota-celica-convertible/69875)
**Author:** [@ArJayKay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArJayKay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-last-toyota-celica-convertible/69875 "2011-12-07T00:09:56Z")
I bought my brand-new 99 Celica convertible at the tail end of its model year. It's the very best car I've ever owned, hands down. It took quite a while for the actual delivery. The dealer told me about ASC, the third… --- ## [Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering/69815)
**Author:** [@mf1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mf1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering/69815 "2011-12-06T07:44:56Z")
what cars have easy steering for people with arthritis or other strength problems? --- ## [Improving fuel mileage on my Grand AM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improving-fuel-mileage-on-my-grand-am/69851)
**Author:** [@chale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chale)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improving-fuel-mileage-on-my-grand-am/69851 "2011-12-06T06:54:02Z")
I just recently purchased a 2003 Pontiac Grand AM, V6. I took it to my mechanic for a tune up ( spark plug, fuel injection cleaning, wires and oil change) after my father and I both noticed the gas gauge moving toward em… --- ## [HELP me pick a used car! 1998 BMW 528i vs. 2002 Ford Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-pick-a-used-car-1998-bmw-528i-vs-2002-ford-mustang/69725)
**Author:** [@NiceGuyBeatscom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NiceGuyBeatscom)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-pick-a-used-car-1998-bmw-528i-vs-2002-ford-mustang/69725 "2011-12-05T07:35:11Z")
I just moved from NYC to LA, and I'm purchasing a used car on a limited budget (\<$5000). It's going to be a daily driver, and I need it to be fairly reliable, although I don't drive all THAT much. I've narrowed it down t… --- ## [Do tires expire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-tires-expire/69804)
**Author:** [@dontwantablowout](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dontwantablowout)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2011, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-tires-expire/69804 "2011-12-04T18:22:29Z")
Bought a set of used snow tires on Craigslist. The ad stated the tires "were used one season, and have been sitting in my garage for years". Tires looked like they were in "like new" condition, and I assumed "for years… --- ## ["spots" in the glass of our Jetta windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spots-in-the-glass-of-our-jetta-windshield/69811)
**Author:** [@4th\_Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4th_Jetta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2011, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spots-in-the-glass-of-our-jetta-windshield/69811 "2011-12-04T06:09:47Z")
Our new (last week) 2012 Jetta has something on, or more likely in, the windshield glass that will throw hundreds of pinpoint reflections into the front seat occupants' eyes when the sun hits the glass at just the right … --- ## [Avoiding Maintenance & Repair Nightmares/Headaches When Choosing A Car - I Know It's Not Just Me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avoiding-maintenance-repair-nightmares-headaches-when-choosing-a-car-i-know-its-not-just-me/69704)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avoiding-maintenance-repair-nightmares-headaches-when-choosing-a-car-i-know-its-not-just-me/69704 "2011-12-03T18:06:29Z")
We see people asking questions about their cars here frequently who are told, after the fact, that they purchased a car that requires frequent repairs or difficult routine maintenance. Certain cars have timing belts, req… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=366) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=368)