# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=382 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 383 --- ## [1983 Nissan Sentra - Carburetor problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-nissan-sentra-carburetor-problem/67065)
**Author:** [@Dween](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dween)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-nissan-sentra-carburetor-problem/67065 "2011-08-17T21:07:06Z")
I have a 1983 Nissan Sentra with a Hitachi carburetor. The fuel in the float bowl seems to drain completely after sitting for 48 hrs. Is this normal? If not, what is the solution to preventing this fuel loss? --- ## [Car headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-headlight/67175)
**Author:** [@mwkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwkarrick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-headlight/67175 "2011-08-17T14:27:38Z")
i have a 1996 pontiac sunfire.one of my headlights is alot dimmer.i put a new bulb in there and still the same thing. --- ## [To Stay or Leave - My 2008 Nissan Altima Dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-stay-or-leave-my-2008-nissan-altima-dilemma/67139)
**Author:** [@numberedbeat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/numberedbeat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-stay-or-leave-my-2008-nissan-altima-dilemma/67139 "2011-08-16T18:59:44Z")
I bought a black 2008 Altima almost two years ago. I love this car. I quickly became addicted to the ease of the pushbutton start and door entry, it's a joy to drive in the city or on the highway, I've had no major mec… --- ## [Nissan responds to Top Gear's Leaf review](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-responds-to-top-gears-leaf-review/66952)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-responds-to-top-gears-leaf-review/66952 "2011-08-16T15:43:59Z")
When Top Gear said that, "In the real world, \[the Tesla Roadster\] doesn't seem to work," the electric automaker responded with a lawsuit. Nissan is taking a different tack, putting a clever twist on the one-sided, anti-E… --- ## [2009 Chevy HHR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-hhr/67061)
**Author:** [@bossgt82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bossgt82)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-hhr/67061 "2011-08-16T13:12:53Z")
Bought a very nice used 2009 Chevy HHR LT2 with 25,100 miles.Got a clean Carfax report with nothing reported.Car was bought at a local Chevy dealer and traded in at a local Ford dealer where I bought it.I went to a Chevy… --- ## [1997 Tahoe will not start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-tahoe-will-not-start/67099)
**Author:** [@cncop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cncop)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-tahoe-will-not-start/67099 "2011-08-16T00:06:10Z")
My brother's truck is a 1997 , 5.7 L gas engine, fuel injected. 100k+ miles. New plugs, wires, new rotor, coolant temp sensor & air filter & recent battery. Started a few times after the new air filter & some dry g… --- ## [1998 Subaru Legacy Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-legacy-overheating/67124)
**Author:** [@bowsmoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bowsmoke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-legacy-overheating/67124 "2011-08-16T00:01:13Z")
I am new to the forum and did notice some topics on this, but this one is more towards the results of a misdiagnosed problem by my mechanic. The problem is the my 1998 Legacy (142K) overheated this past weekend. It shu… --- ## [Dodge Avenger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-avenger/67041)
**Author:** [@Mitsy12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitsy12)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-avenger/67041 "2011-08-15T21:43:25Z")
I recently rented a Dodge Avenger to drive approx. 180 miles round-trip. I normally get one of the smallest cars to drive if I rent one but wanted the only slightly bigger Avenger to transport some items to this town ab… --- ## [Ford Focus Electric will offer solar home option](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-electric-will-offer-solar-home-option/67113)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-electric-will-offer-solar-home-option/67113 "2011-08-15T21:13:25Z")
Running an electric car on the power of the sun is many an EV enthusiast's dream. Ford isn't the first company to combine EV charging with solar energy, but it is trying to make it as easy as possible to go from driving … --- ## [Time to Sell? '05 Pontiac Vibe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-sell-05-pontiac-vibe/67091)
**Author:** [@bflojethro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bflojethro)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-sell-05-pontiac-vibe/67091 "2011-08-15T21:00:19Z")
I own a 2005 Pontiac Vibe with 114,000 miles. It runs well and despite living in Buffalo has minor rust, but I am wondering if I should try to trade it in or sell it for something newer. I'd be interested in a newer, but… --- ## [First-ever heavy-duty truck efficiency standards announced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-ever-heavy-duty-truck-efficiency-standards-announced/67116)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-ever-heavy-duty-truck-efficiency-standards-announced/67116 "2011-08-15T16:07:30Z")
If you're not sure why today's announcement from the Obama Administration about the first-ever fuel economy standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses is important, read this. Okay, now that we're all on the same page, … --- ## [Strange Experiences with buying or selling a Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-experiences-with-buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/67125)
**Author:** [@Hawk590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk590)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-experiences-with-buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/67125 "2011-08-15T13:16:30Z")
Have you ever had one? I have had several- especially dealing with online contact places like Craig's List or even cars listed in a newspaper. Today I stopped by a house that has 2 Old Novas for sale. I had stopped ther… --- ## [Sales tax on new car with trade-in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sales-tax-on-new-car-with-trade-in/67097)
**Author:** [@oscarnappy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oscarnappy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sales-tax-on-new-car-with-trade-in/67097 "2011-08-15T12:19:59Z")
I was told that when you buy a car with a trade-in, you only pay sales tax on the difference in value between the two cars. Is this correct? --- ## [An amazing 101 year old woman and her Packard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-amazing-101-year-old-woman-and-her-packard/67032)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-amazing-101-year-old-woman-and-her-packard/67032 "2011-08-15T00:31:52Z")
Clearly, this woman has maintained her car--and herself--very well. Enjoy! http://graphics8.nytimes.com/bcvideo/1.0/iframe/embed.html?videoId=100000000895665&playerType=embed --- ## [To lower or not to lower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-lower-or-not-to-lower/66942)
**Author:** [@Hawk590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk590)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-lower-or-not-to-lower/66942 "2011-08-14T22:53:21Z")
I am looking to buy a used car. I found a 1995 Honda Del Sol that has been lowered. Is this a safe thing to do? The owner says she has to be careful going over speed bumps or the muffler will scrape. I also love the old… --- ## [Incorrect data on my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incorrect-data-on-my-car/67077)
**Author:** [@oldoutbackowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldoutbackowner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incorrect-data-on-my-car/67077 "2011-08-14T18:16:07Z")
I took my 96 Subaru Outback to a body shop recently to get an estimate for rust repair. I noticed when I got home that they printed out a description of my car, presumably based on the VIN they entered into their comput… --- ## [Automakers tally cost of aggressive mpg goal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automakers-tally-cost-of-aggressive-mpg-goal/66763)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automakers-tally-cost-of-aggressive-mpg-goal/66763 "2011-08-14T16:46:07Z")
DETROIT (Bloomberg) -- When President Barack Obama proposed new fuel-economy standards today, he set a pace that's more aggressive than the industry has managed in the past four years -- or for any sustained period in th… --- ## [Extended warranty- worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-worth-it/67095)
**Author:** [@Thisoldfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thisoldfish)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-worth-it/67095 "2011-08-14T14:51:47Z")
Hi- just purchased '05 ford expedition with 84k miles- seems to be in great shape and well maintained. Trying to decide whether or not to take the plunge and shell out $1800 for continental's 3 yr extended warranty. Ar… --- ## [Empty gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/empty-gas-tank/66871)
**Author:** [@cncop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cncop)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/empty-gas-tank/66871 "2011-08-14T03:22:38Z")
My darling husband has this thing about running the car down to fumes before he'll put gas in it. I'm talking light on, almost stalling kind of fumes. Other than the sticker shock of filling the tank from dead empty… --- ## [1986 Pontiac Firebird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-pontiac-firebird/67078)
**Author:** [@pennyb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pennyb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2011, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-pontiac-firebird/67078 "2011-08-13T18:47:26Z")
My mom has a 1986 Pontiac Firebird just sitting in her garage that has not been driven for about 10 years. Is it better to fix it up: clean out old oil, new tires, etc. or just sell it like it is...What is the value of… --- ## [Brakes fail. Pull emergency brake. Automatic in lowest gear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-fail-pull-emergency-brake-automatic-in-lowest-gear/67012)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2011, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-fail-pull-emergency-brake-automatic-in-lowest-gear/67012 "2011-08-13T00:38:49Z")
Driver was approaching a grade crossing with train passing. He applies brakes but nothing. Pull emergency brake hard. Pump brake pedal to see if you can pump up pressure. Place automatic in lowest gear, or Neutral… --- ## [Fuel pump access 2000 buick lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-access-2000-buick-lesabre/67058)
**Author:** [@airowh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/airowh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-access-2000-buick-lesabre/67058 "2011-08-12T19:49:57Z")
can the fuel pump be accessed thru the trunk or does the tank have to be dropped ? --- ## [2001 Saturn v. 1994 Honda?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-v-1994-honda/66978)
**Author:** [@Melissamb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melissamb)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-v-1994-honda/66978 "2011-08-12T11:56:08Z")
Hi All, My parents are offering to swap me their 2001 SL2 Saturn sedan (manual transmission, good condition) with 100,000 miles on it, for my 1994 Honda Accord EX sedan, which has 160,000 miles on it and is in fair condi… --- ## [Need advice on buying a used car! Ford or Kia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-buying-a-used-car-ford-or-kia/66993)
**Author:** [@lauriel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lauriel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-buying-a-used-car-ford-or-kia/66993 "2011-08-12T01:11:07Z")
I have two options: 2008 Kia Rondo V6 54,000miles $10,000 or 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 4 cyl. 50,000 miles $10,000 I like the power of the Kia but prefer the looks and hybrid aspect of the Ford. Any thoughts? Thanks --- ## [Random Misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-misfiring/67034)
**Author:** [@okfixit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/okfixit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-misfiring/67034 "2011-08-11T22:35:24Z")
My '99 Olds Intrigue was running rough & short on power. Autozone read a trouble code "random misfiring" (PM3000 I think it was). As suggested, I changed the plugs/wires and checked resistance on all three coils with no… --- ## [Vroom vroom sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vroom-vroom-sound/66858)
**Author:** [@charlotteblack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlotteblack)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vroom-vroom-sound/66858 "2011-08-11T16:55:31Z")
Could anyone tell us what makes a car go vroom vroom? Maybe something to do with revving the engine? --but if that's the case, how does revving the engine cause the "vroom vroom"? Or perhaps it's due to other things … --- ## [Cleaning up spilled water from a cheap cooler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-up-spilled-water-from-a-cheap-cooler/66996)
**Author:** [@carDriver32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carDriver32)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-up-spilled-water-from-a-cheap-cooler/66996 "2011-08-11T01:42:21Z")
This weekend I went camping and used one of those awful styrofoam coolers that you find at the grocery because I forgot to bring one. When I got home yesterday evening, my friends discovered that the cooler leaked water … --- ## [Electric Cars Crash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-cars-crash/66868)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-cars-crash/66868 "2011-08-11T01:26:30Z")
Neither the Volt nor the Leaf have been able to sell 3000 cars since their introduction last spring..Even more disappointing, neither one was able to sell 150 cars in July, sales have been less and less each month.. Wh… --- ## [2000 mercury squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-squeak/66826)
**Author:** [@nasaguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nasaguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercury-squeak/66826 "2011-08-10T19:45:44Z")
I have a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0L V8. Recently it has developed a squeak in one of the pulley wheels. I think it is the middle one but it may be the alternator. My question is can I change these pulleys or do I e… --- ## [Ignition wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-wiring/66990)
**Author:** [@ronski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-wiring/66990 "2011-08-10T02:56:26Z")
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