# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=369 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 370 --- ## [Profile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/profile/69616)
**Author:** [@\_Deleted\_User1111116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_Deleted_User1111116)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2011, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/profile/69616 "2011-11-23T10:42:10Z")
How do i delete my old profile --- ## [Station wagon with seating for 6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/station-wagon-with-seating-for-6/69620)
**Author:** [@Zzzabeena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zzzabeena)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2011, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/station-wagon-with-seating-for-6/69620 "2011-11-22T15:42:38Z")
Hi, I am looking for a used, fuel efficient and safe station wagon with seating for six. What are my options? Thank you :wink: Zzzabeena --- ## [Hydrogen cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-cars/69473)
**Author:** [@johngandolfo1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johngandolfo1)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2011, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-cars/69473 "2011-11-22T12:04:01Z")
Why haven't we heard more about the development of hydrogen fueled cars ? My friend believes it is a conspiracy of big oil companies (and the government) to stall anything that would cut into their profits (at the expens… --- ## [Driver door speaker in Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-speaker-in-outback/69568)
**Author:** [@rphender](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rphender)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2011, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-speaker-in-outback/69568 "2011-11-22T01:05:29Z")
The driver door speaker no longer works in my '04 Subaru Outback wagon. How do you get at it to fix it? --- ## [Looking on feedback on impact wrenches--corded, cordless, pneumatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-on-feedback-on-impact-wrenches-corded-cordless-pneumatic/69503)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-on-feedback-on-impact-wrenches-corded-cordless-pneumatic/69503 "2011-11-21T14:11:01Z")
I was wondering about getting an impact wrench to deal with rusted-on fasteners on the underbody. I do not--at present--have a source of compressed air, so I was looking into electric impacts, both corded and the new cor… --- ## [Totaled car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totaled-car/69566)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totaled-car/69566 "2011-11-21T03:56:50Z")
My wife has a old Toyota. She was hit and it needs a new quarter panel and door. It appears they are not available. She has bought a new car and now we need to dispose of the old one. I am going to guess that… --- ## [Best Month to Sell a Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-month-to-sell-a-car/69580)
**Author:** [@Stang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stang)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-month-to-sell-a-car/69580 "2011-11-21T01:05:16Z")
My daughter and son-in-law need to sell two cars as they prepare to relocate from the San Francisco area to Tokyo. They're wondering if it would be better to try to sell in December or wait until January. (They leave t… --- ## [Are there Event Data Recorders on 2009 Acura RL's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-event-data-recorders-on-2009-acura-rls/69572)
**Author:** [@dbalkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbalkin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-event-data-recorders-on-2009-acura-rls/69572 "2011-11-18T23:44:44Z")
Mine failed at 2mph. Honda/Acura found no manufacturing defects and does not share any additional info after inspection. --- ## [Can you plow snow with a ford ranger?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-plow-snow-with-a-ford-ranger/69299)
**Author:** [@fordranger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fordranger)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-plow-snow-with-a-ford-ranger/69299 "2011-11-18T22:13:30Z")
I have a ford ranger xlt, with a 2.3L DOHC I4 engine and manual transmission 4x4wd. Can I put a snow plow on the front to do driveways or is the truck not strong enough? What if I had a 4.0l v6 engine? --- ## [97 Honda Civic Hi-Pitch Sound When Moving in Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-honda-civic-hi-pitch-sound-when-moving-in-reverse/69559)
**Author:** [@jbocean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbocean)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-honda-civic-hi-pitch-sound-when-moving-in-reverse/69559 "2011-11-18T19:21:21Z")
I have a 1997 Honda Civic w/ about 150k miles on it. The belt was changed a little under 2 yrs ago. Just started making a high-pitched sound when backing up. Sounds like a note on a flute, and doesn't sound like grind… --- ## [My friend just eloped with a Miata. What do I get him for Christmas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-friend-just-eloped-with-a-miata-what-do-i-get-him-for-christmas/69350)
**Author:** [@arabella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arabella)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-friend-just-eloped-with-a-miata-what-do-i-get-him-for-christmas/69350 "2011-11-18T19:10:09Z")
A friend of mine recently found the car of his dreams, a 1991 Miata. Convertible. Mariner blue. It's a she, and she has a name. He's absolutely smitten. I think he'd marry the Miata if he could. (Can he? That might be le… --- ## [Poor man's 4X4, limited slip differential](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-mans-4x4-limited-slip-differential/69246)
**Author:** [@gympiegoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gympiegoo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-mans-4x4-limited-slip-differential/69246 "2011-11-18T13:23:19Z")
I've heard about 'special' differentials that provide wonderful traction. Almost as good as having a 4X4. So I've done some looking about on the internet. What bothered me right away was how some limited slip diff's have… --- ## [E-85 gasoline and small engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e-85-gasoline-and-small-engines/69241)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e-85-gasoline-and-small-engines/69241 "2011-11-17T21:20:09Z")
I had to buy a new gasoline cap for my push mower with a 4 horespower Briggs and Stratton Quantum engine. The gasoline cap is labeled E-85. This part is a genuine Briggs and Stratton replacement gasoline cap. Now I ha… --- ## [Used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car/69496)
**Author:** [@NSCoalman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NSCoalman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car/69496 "2011-11-17T04:47:18Z")
I am in the market for a good used car and would appreciate some help. I haven't purchased a car for myself for 10 years. I drive a lot (3,000 or so miles/mo) and would like a comfortable car with decent gas mileage an… --- ## [Charge for diagnostics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-for-diagnostics/69515)
**Author:** [@pauldeleeuw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pauldeleeuw)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charge-for-diagnostics/69515 "2011-11-16T18:34:50Z")
Recently my wife brought our 2000 Infiniti Q45 to the dealer when the Check Engine Soon light came on. They wanted to charge her $150 to "do a diagnostic". This would not be deducted from repairs. Is this typical? Fair? … --- ## [Ever heard of Ear Pressure and Nausea in a Brand New Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-heard-of-ear-pressure-and-nausea-in-a-brand-new-car/69452)
**Author:** [@EllenShuman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllenShuman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-heard-of-ear-pressure-and-nausea-in-a-brand-new-car/69452 "2011-11-16T01:44:50Z")
3 weeks ago I purchased a 2012 Honda Accord SE and driving it leaves me feeling car sick; ear pressure and nausea. I can only drive the car with the front windows down and the fan on. I live in Ohio---not going to be goo… --- ## [Radioactive batteries Japanese cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radioactive-batteries-japanese-cars/69407)
**Author:** [@rlewitus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlewitus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radioactive-batteries-japanese-cars/69407 "2011-11-15T20:44:53Z")
My wife wants to buy a Toyota Camry Hybrid ( coming off the shelve next week but she has had NO reassurances from anybody at Toyota that the batteries(mainly) are radioactive free\<. anybody has any ideas of what is going… --- ## [A car for growing family with dogs and kids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-for-growing-family-with-dogs-and-kids/69495)
**Author:** [@EllieLG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllieLG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-for-growing-family-with-dogs-and-kids/69495 "2011-11-15T13:38:22Z")
We have two dogs of our own and foster for a local rescue, our own dogs are a rottweiler and a dachsund and we always foster large dogs. My husband and I are looking to change his Kia Spectra 5 and want more space not on… --- ## ['66 Riviera, country song?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/66-riviera-country-song/69491)
**Author:** [@rcull](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rcull)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/66-riviera-country-song/69491 "2011-11-15T05:50:21Z")
Does anyone remember a song about a girl in a '66 Riviera, dual quad... that was around a few years back? I would like to find it. Thanks --- ## [Suspension tuning, an art and/or a science, or "not that big of a deal?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-tuning-an-art-and-or-a-science-or-not-that-big-of-a-deal/69447)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-tuning-an-art-and-or-a-science-or-not-that-big-of-a-deal/69447 "2011-11-15T01:26:28Z")
http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtests/2011/11/2011-mazda-2-touring-suspension-walkaround.html according to this article, the secret to the Mazda2 is some type of suspension tuning involving the spring rates and damper … --- ## [Why highway driving is less stressful on the car then stop and go city driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-highway-driving-is-less-stressful-on-the-car-then-stop-and-go-city-driving/69255)
**Author:** [@littlebean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littlebean)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-highway-driving-is-less-stressful-on-the-car-then-stop-and-go-city-driving/69255 "2011-11-14T07:00:10Z")
i have a Honda cr-v se 4wd 2011 i got the car with 7miles on. Now after 9 months i have 23,250miles on 95% of the driving is on a freeway, i drive about 90miles round trip. My question is.... why driving on freeway is le… --- ## [Was I "had" by a used car dealer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-i-had-by-a-used-car-dealer/69342)
**Author:** [@schaef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schaef)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-i-had-by-a-used-car-dealer/69342 "2011-11-13T21:41:05Z")
I purchased a used 06 Scion xa on Saturday. I test drove it before I bought it, and saw a vehicle history report so everything seemed fine. But on the day I got it, I only drove it 15 miles when the "check engine" light… --- ## [What are the odds?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-odds/69155)
**Author:** [@susanrm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susanrm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-odds/69155 "2011-11-13T17:23:21Z")
What are the odds of seeing, on the same road, within 1/4 mile of each other, two unrelated, different cars, both of which lost their left front wheels with no obvious cause (like pothole or anything)? Completely flabber… --- ## [Haggling for a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haggling-for-a-new-car/69371)
**Author:** [@drivemelazycrazy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivemelazycrazy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haggling-for-a-new-car/69371 "2011-11-13T14:50:00Z")
So I decide on the Jeep Compass..MSRP is something like 25,000 give or take.. best price after my pathetic attempts at haggling is $21,500.00.. Why do I have to play this ridiculous game of haggling?????? Hubby was … --- ## [What to do with a 1995 Jeep Wrangler - runs great, but rusted out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-1995-jeep-wrangler-runs-great-but-rusted-out/69359)
**Author:** [@amyc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amyc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-1995-jeep-wrangler-runs-great-but-rusted-out/69359 "2011-11-13T02:36:54Z")
We have a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. It runs great - starts right up. Single owner vehicle - and we've kept it well-maintained. EXCEPT for the frame. It is rusting out. To the point that we would need to completely replace the … --- ## [EDITED Can a Ford Aerostar tow a Jeep Wrangler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/edited-can-a-ford-aerostar-tow-a-jeep-wrangler/69146)
**Author:** [@Shmooma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shmooma)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/edited-can-a-ford-aerostar-tow-a-jeep-wrangler/69146 "2011-11-12T14:47:23Z")
I have a 1994 Ford Aerostar and a 2004 Jeep Wrangler. My partner and I are moving across the country and we were wondering if the Aerostar has the capacity to tow the Jeep Wrangler? It would make it so much easier becaus… --- ## [Ford edge vs toyota venza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-edge-vs-toyota-venza/69374)
**Author:** [@lgwheeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lgwheeler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-edge-vs-toyota-venza/69374 "2011-11-12T13:21:54Z")
I am looking for a new car. I have looked at several, but I am leaning toward a Ford Edge or a Toyota Venza. Does anyone have any comments on either of those cars or perhaps a suggestion of something else to look at. --- ## [Snake oil, literally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snake-oil-literally/69366)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snake-oil-literally/69366 "2011-11-12T03:03:10Z")
Unsuspecting motorists trying to save a few pennies have been buying garbage in a bottle: http://www.pqiamerica.com/citystar.htm http://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/release/2011/10-11motoroil.htm Several members of 'Bob … --- ## [This song's for you , CSA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-songs-for-you-csa/69343)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-songs-for-you-csa/69343 "2011-11-11T12:51:57Z")
Check out 100 Chevrolet songs on Pandora: http://www.pandora.com/?sc=sh515810299708219318#!/stations/play/625307720371275085 They plat 100 Chevy songs on a rotating basis. Enjoy! Blondie was on when I showed up. D… --- ## [How real are small EPA mpg differences?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-real-are-small-epa-mpg-differences/69311)
**Author:** [@blew1000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blew1000)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 5:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-real-are-small-epa-mpg-differences/69311 "2011-11-11T05:00:56Z")
I'm about to take a gig where I'll be commuting on weekends -- 500 mi roundtrip each week, smooth hiway driving. But through the mountains in the winter, so I want 4WD or AWD. Annoying, because of the mpg hit, but what… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=368) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=370)