# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=38 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 39 --- ## [Would you get a car with a CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-get-a-car-with-a-cvt/193609)
**Author:** [@BadMotorWorks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BadMotorWorks)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-get-a-car-with-a-cvt/193609 "2024-01-13T03:19:12Z")
I’m in the market for a small car, preferably a hatchback. Question for the community. Would you buy a car with a CVT transmission? --- ## [Mistakes happen ... lol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mistakes-happen-lol/194141)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mistakes-happen-lol/194141 "2024-01-12T22:31:04Z")
--- ## [Which is better: Honday CRV (hybrid) or Toyota Rav4 hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-better-honday-crv-hybrid-or-toyota-rav4-hybrid/194146)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-better-honday-crv-hybrid-or-toyota-rav4-hybrid/194146 "2024-01-12T03:48:55Z")
I’m looking for a (used) small hybrid SUV. I’m asking readers which they think is best. I am looking to get it for my daughter near Portland, Oregon, cold, occasional ice, snow, but roads shut down until it melts. She’… --- ## [Have you ever encountered an 11 mm bolt/nut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-encountered-an-11-mm-bolt-nut/194124)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-encountered-an-11-mm-bolt-nut/194124 "2024-01-11T06:52:07Z")
In all my diy’ering, cars and home projects, I’ve never needed to use my 11 mm socket even one time. (Excepting that it is very close to an sae size, so I use it for sae fasteners sometimes.) 10 mm & 12 mm very comm… --- ## [The Diesel engine was inspired by a simple fire starter gadget](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-diesel-engine-was-inspired-by-a-simple-fire-starter-gadget/194135)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-diesel-engine-was-inspired-by-a-simple-fire-starter-gadget/194135 "2024-01-10T21:03:23Z")
Interesting car tidbit: The inventor the diesel engine was originally inspired by a simple fire starting gadget such as this one. This seems to imply a diesel engine could work using a simple carburetor method, rat… --- ## [Lean vs rich & black exhaust smoke?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lean-vs-rich-black-exhaust-smoke/194134)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lean-vs-rich-black-exhaust-smoke/194134 "2024-01-09T14:25:46Z")
A magazine article implied black exhaust smoke can be caused by the mixture being either overly lean, or overly rich . I can see that for overly rich, excess carbon from the excess fuel, but how could overly lean cause… --- ## ['In This Mexican Neighborhood, Locals Say ¡Viva el Beetle! '](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-this-mexican-neighborhood-locals-say-viva-el-beetle/194078)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-this-mexican-neighborhood-locals-say-viva-el-beetle/194078 "2024-01-09T01:00:47Z")
‘“They say that it drives even just on the pure smell of gasoline,” said Uriel Mondragón, a local mechanic who said 40 percent of his customers own a Beetle. “It is not like a new car. This car does not run out of gas.… --- ## [Car exterior lighting regulations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-exterior-lighting-regulations/194084)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-exterior-lighting-regulations/194084 "2024-01-08T23:29:12Z")
I’m curious what the historical changes have been for changing USA-vehicle exterior lighting regulations? IIRC side marker lights weren’t required until the late 60’s/early 70’s. Have there been other changes to the … --- ## [A local midwest junk yard is going out of business. Bad business since mid 2022. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-local-midwest-junk-yard-is-going-out-of-business-bad-business-since-mid-2022-why/194105)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-local-midwest-junk-yard-is-going-out-of-business-bad-business-since-mid-2022-why/194105 "2024-01-08T18:52:52Z")
I liked the place. Why is this happening? I thought with the car shortage that there would be more demand for used auto parts and things like salvaged tires. They also did towing but said thy didn’t want to pay $1000 for… --- ## [Tire Tread Depth Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-tread-depth-question/194131)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-tread-depth-question/194131 "2024-01-08T15:23:38Z")
I have a set of winter tires. Two of the tires have 6/32 tread depth, the other two have 8/32 tread depth. I know the guidance is “best tires go on the front of the vehicle”. \[EDIT: I mistyped that phrase. The guidance … --- ## [Should a key-fob be stored a metal coffee can?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-key-fob-be-stored-a-metal-coffee-can/194109)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-a-key-fob-be-stored-a-metal-coffee-can/194109 "2024-01-08T13:46:53Z")
I’m having difficulty understanding this key fob security issue. I can see how a thief could intercept the fob’s radio signal with speciality equipment when you press the door-open or engine-start button, and then use … --- ## [If you're holding-off on buying an EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-holding-off-on-buying-an-ev/194058)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-holding-off-on-buying-an-ev/194058 "2024-01-08T12:51:52Z")
… there will soon (?) be a new EV available in the automotive marketplace, thanks to our friends (?) in Russia. --- ## [MPG acted strange: San Jose to Los Angeles and return](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-acted-strange-san-jose-to-los-angeles-and-return/181334)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mpg-acted-strange-san-jose-to-los-angeles-and-return/181334 "2024-01-08T03:08:11Z")
2013 model sport. I have driven this route periodically on I-5 and am familiar. My car has 103k on it, mostly freeway. All fluids are maintained well. During Pandemic I drove once a month but when my other car broke dow… --- ## [The return of Packard?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-return-of-packard/193982)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-return-of-packard/193982 "2024-01-07T23:10:51Z")
Maybe… If the Packard marque does return, it will be as an extremely limited production vehicle. --- ## [Push-to-start cars can be stolen in seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/push-to-start-cars-can-be-stolen-in-seconds/193948)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/push-to-start-cars-can-be-stolen-in-seconds/193948 "2024-01-07T13:31:47Z")
Will a kill switch be theasiest remedy? --- ## [Will new car prices fall in 2024?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-new-car-prices-fall-in-2024/194085)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-new-car-prices-fall-in-2024/194085 "2024-01-07T02:09:17Z")
Some sources, including a USA Today article today, are speculating this possibility. Opinions on why new car prices may be falling ? --- ## [Traffic law changes for 2024](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traffic-law-changes-for-2024/194096)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traffic-law-changes-for-2024/194096 "2024-01-06T14:19:13Z")
Here in Calif, starting in 2024, law enforcement officers will now be required to immediately inform the driver why they were pulled over. Prior to this change, the first thing the officer would often say is “Do you k… --- ## [Tornado siren sounded at 00:00:00 New Years Day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tornado-siren-sounded-at-0000-new-years-day/194095)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tornado-siren-sounded-at-0000-new-years-day/194095 "2024-01-05T09:50:23Z")
To be precisely accurate, I call (303) 499-7111, the National Institute of Standards and Time (NIST) atomiclock (WWV on short wave radio) The HOR (Hear Our Roar) siren’s 2 hp motor can be internally wired for 120 or 240… --- ## [50-Years Ago... Was it that bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/50-years-ago-was-it-that-bad/194099)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/50-years-ago-was-it-that-bad/194099 "2024-01-04T02:03:26Z")
My old hometown Newspaper (Albany, NY “Times Union”) publishes a section called “Around the Region” and they feature news articles from 100 and 50-years ago… This article is from 50-Years ago and I never remember it bei… --- ## [Buying services](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-services/194083)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-services/194083 "2024-01-03T19:00:34Z")
I am approaching the time to buy a new car. I am not looking forward to it. In my town, one automotive group has franchises on all the Japanese makers except Nissan, all the German makers and all the Korean makers. Doe… --- ## [Car paint advise for 22 year old camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-paint-advise-for-22-year-old-camry/194070)
**Author:** [@Swami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swami)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-paint-advise-for-22-year-old-camry/194070 "2024-01-03T14:34:19Z")
My car (22 years old, Blue Camry)'s paint is starting to peel, with around 160k miles. What are my options to fix the paint as economically as possible? Appreciate any advice. Thanks --- ## [New Year's Greetings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-years-greetings/194094)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-years-greetings/194094 "2024-01-02T15:00:19Z")
… to all! --- ## [Better area to attach an Hillman magnetic key holder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-area-to-attach-an-hillman-magnetic-key-holder/193945)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-area-to-attach-an-hillman-magnetic-key-holder/193945 "2023-12-31T17:50:43Z")
I had this under a wheelwell but it accumulates a lot of dirt from the tires sloshing water against it. Is there another place that the magnetic key holder would stick to? --- ## [Belated Christmas presents for diy'er?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belated-christmas-presents-for-diyer/194092)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belated-christmas-presents-for-diyer/194092 "2023-12-31T15:07:16Z")
Me, I’m thinking of buying a set of ratcheting wrenches. They seem like they’d be pretty useful for certain otherwise awkward jobs. What are other diy’ers & pro mechanics thinking of buying for yourself? Or have yo… --- ## [Car Humor Happy New Year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-humor-happy-new-year/194089)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-humor-happy-new-year/194089 "2023-12-31T11:09:56Z")
--- ## [Daihatsu admits falsifying safety tests](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daihatsu-admits-falsifying-safety-tests/194075)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daihatsu-admits-falsifying-safety-tests/194075 "2023-12-29T00:55:42Z")
I wonder if this will taint Toyota, their parent company. --- ## [Electronic brake pad wear indicator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-brake-pad-wear-indicator/194047)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-brake-pad-wear-indicator/194047 "2023-12-28T20:17:47Z")
Weird brake sounds seem to be a pretty common complaint here, and the common advice is, the sound may be coming from brake pad wear indicators. Asking the car owner to interpret brake sounds seems a little unsafe. … --- ## [Puzzler answer for tips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-answer-for-tips/193736)
**Author:** [@MarioButter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioButter)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-answer-for-tips/193736 "2023-12-28T09:42:53Z")
Urban legend… The Origins of Tipping --- ## [The origin of those Christmas car ads with a red ribbon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-origin-of-those-christmas-car-ads-with-a-red-ribbon/194063)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-origin-of-those-christmas-car-ads-with-a-red-ribbon/194063 "2023-12-27T19:32:06Z")
There may have been earlier ones, but Nash used this image in their 1951 ads. --- ## [Just a reminder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-reminder/194026)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-reminder/194026 "2023-12-26T21:11:51Z")
:grinning: :grinning: Just a reminder with the Holidays and colder weather coming don’t forget to change the air in the tires to WINTER air SUMMER air out WINTER air in. :grinning: :grinning: Also don’t forget to check t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=37) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=39)