# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=387 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 388 --- ## [Fuel tank capacity - real or estimate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-capacity-real-or-estimate/65881)
**Author:** [@JamFamily](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamFamily)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-capacity-real-or-estimate/65881 "2011-07-20T04:51:18Z")
The owner's manual for my 2002 Acura RSX says the tank is 13.2 gallons. However, I just put in 14.1 gallons at the gas station. Are the manuals usually an estimated fuel tank capacity? How do I determine the real capacit… --- ## [My next vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-next-vehicle/66351)
**Author:** [@zpbitt2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zpbitt2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-next-vehicle/66351 "2011-07-20T01:21:27Z")
Alright, I'm looking for input/suggestions for my next vehicle. Some quick background... My first vechicle, a 1996 GMC Jimmy SLE 4x4 is finally out of commission and I've been driving my parents extra vehicle (1998 Chevr… --- ## [2011 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester/66033)
**Author:** [@logdy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/logdy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2011, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester/66033 "2011-07-19T20:08:08Z")
First Click and Clack post.. Any opinions on this SUV? Getting the new car bug again.. 2 friends just purchased Ford Edge's and I need to break fromthe pack :slight\_smile: --- ## [British Microcar, how/where to sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/british-microcar-how-where-to-sell/66209)
**Author:** [@mctaylor82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mctaylor82)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2011, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/british-microcar-how-where-to-sell/66209 "2011-07-19T04:07:36Z")
I thought this might be a good question for the diverse Car Talk audience: I am the owner of a Meadows FriskySport convertible microcar, but unfortunately I need to part ways with it. Where on earth would I look to sell … --- ## [Looking for a larger vehicle...any bad history on these guys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-larger-vehicle-any-bad-history-on-these-guys/66359)
**Author:** [@momofthree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momofthree)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2011, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-larger-vehicle-any-bad-history-on-these-guys/66359 "2011-07-18T22:29:47Z")
Upgrade to a larger vehicle to fit this ever growing family!I am looking at a few different options and am curious about positive or negative feedback on them. I have put 90,000 on my 03 Pontiac Vibe with no trouble and… --- ## [2003 Toyota Prius or 2004 Toyota Camry ? Which to Sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-prius-or-2004-toyota-camry-which-to-sell/66286)
**Author:** [@akkid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akkid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-prius-or-2004-toyota-camry-which-to-sell/66286 "2011-07-17T23:47:46Z")
Hi All, I have two cars and need to sell one. I'm looking for some opinions on which one to sell. The first is a 2003 Toyota Prius with 95K miles on it-works fine- my mom is the second owner -we bought it at a dealersh… --- ## [Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/66307)
**Author:** [@Vic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/66307 "2011-07-17T23:06:45Z")
I don't drive enough miles to wear out tires. How long are tires good for? I have a 97 Buick Le Sabre that has 7 year old tires, with approximately 10 to 15000 miles on them. Plenty of tread, no weather cracks yet. I… --- ## [A new TV program for the automotively-oriented](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-tv-program-for-the-automotively-oriented/66207)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-tv-program-for-the-automotively-oriented/66207 "2011-07-17T22:54:24Z")
Tomorrow night (Wednesday, 7/13/11) the Speed Channel will premiere its new program, The Car Show. Will this be more entertaining and more informative than the History Channel's US-version of Top Gear? Only time (and v… --- ## [Big pickups clog U.S. dealer lots, concern analysts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-pickups-clog-u-s-dealer-lots-concern-analysts/66137)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-pickups-clog-u-s-dealer-lots-concern-analysts/66137 "2011-07-17T18:34:09Z")
DETROIT (Reuters) - Big pickup trucks are clogging many U.S. dealer lots, causing headaches for General Motors and other automakers, and raising concerns about price wars and lower profits later in the year. GM has gar… --- ## [Information about a 1969 Mercury Cyclone Fastback, 351cu.in 4v Automatic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-about-a-1969-mercury-cyclone-fastback-351cu-in-4v-automatic/66202)
**Author:** [@pjskeleton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjskeleton)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-about-a-1969-mercury-cyclone-fastback-351cu-in-4v-automatic/66202 "2011-07-17T16:43:08Z")
This would be my first car, as I am just turning 16, and I haven't exactly been all that enthusiastic about plain and boring sedans with no lines, plastic bodies, and weak engines. No thanks. The Mercury has the classic … --- ## [Subaru Auto/Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-auto-manual/66319)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-auto-manual/66319 "2011-07-17T16:15:39Z")
Anybody care to tell me how this transmission works? 91 Subaru Legacy. There is a Manual button on the Automatic transmission shifter................... --- ## [Questions About The Old Asian/Domestic Car Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-the-old-asian-domestic-car-issue/65947)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-the-old-asian-domestic-car-issue/65947 "2011-07-17T15:40:13Z")
Since this is an ongoing and volatile issue at times I have a couple of indirect questions. Serious non-combative answers would be appreciated. First off, my opinion on this issue is based on years of working for Asian/E… --- ## [I need a geek!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-geek/66263)
**Author:** [@alovett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alovett)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-geek/66263 "2011-07-17T02:19:30Z")
I am now the somewhat proud owner of a 2011 Honda Odyssey. And I am a spoiled satellite radio user (now XM, 'cos that's what Honda offers). However, in my new "aggressively styled" van's satellite mode, the screen only d… --- ## [Oxygen sensor install mistake, dont know order of wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-install-mistake-dont-know-order-of-wires/66132)
**Author:** [@spaghettijesus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spaghettijesus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-install-mistake-dont-know-order-of-wires/66132 "2011-07-17T00:36:16Z")
I was installing a post cat (rear) o2 sensor on a 2001 subaru legacy gt wagon (2.5L sohc) and I made a mistake. I pulled out the 4 wires of the old o2 sensor from the "pig tail" connector. It looked like they were supp… --- ## [91 Subaru Legacy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-subaru-legacy/66284)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-subaru-legacy/66284 "2011-07-16T17:23:57Z")
Where the heck is the gas cap release. Just bought it to get back home as the jeep needs broken motor mount fixed and had to leave it in town. The subaru is pretty beat up so the gas cap release could be hiding (as in ha… --- ## [Will towing a trailer damage a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-towing-a-trailer-damage-a-new-car/66256)
**Author:** [@PeterWW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterWW)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2011, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-towing-a-trailer-damage-a-new-car/66256 "2011-07-16T16:41:28Z")
We are planning to buy a Subaru Forester and have decided on a new one simply because, around here at least, the prices of used Foresters with low miles are so high. We are also planning to drive across the country (wes… --- ## [1999 Volvo V70 or 2004 Toyota RAV4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volvo-v70-or-2004-toyota-rav4/66266)
**Author:** [@Cyd1057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cyd1057)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2011, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volvo-v70-or-2004-toyota-rav4/66266 "2011-07-16T15:58:52Z")
Which should I keep? My Volvo wagon has 140,000 miles on it & the RAV4 has 77,000. I have to get rid of one. The upkeep on the Volvo is pricey, but I do feel like it is a really safe car. The upkeep on the Toyota is mini… --- ## [Help Please! Electrical Shock From Battery!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-electrical-shock-from-battery/65722)
**Author:** [@Dan55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan55)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-electrical-shock-from-battery/65722 "2011-07-16T15:54:32Z")
Today I was shocked from a deep cycle marine battery (12volt I think?) full on and it really jolted me. Shot straight up my arms to my armpits and chest where I really felt it! Has anyone ever been shocked like this? Ar… --- ## [Car guys versus bean counters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-guys-versus-bean-counters/65785)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-guys-versus-bean-counters/65785 "2011-07-16T15:53:05Z")
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/20/lutz-dishes-dirt-on-gm-in-latest-autoline-detroit/ Autoline Detroit recently played host to Bob Lutz, and, as is always the case, the former General Motors vice chairman dished out some… --- ## [Effective Driving while going down a steep grade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/effective-driving-while-going-down-a-steep-grade/66115)
**Author:** [@somenamehere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/somenamehere)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2011, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/effective-driving-while-going-down-a-steep-grade/66115 "2011-07-16T02:20:32Z")
Hello all: I am interested to get your advice regarding an effective way of driving down a grade of 8.5% (for about 4.5 miles). I use a combination of driving at a higher gear (4th/3rd) and using my brakes (on and off… --- ## [Looking for advice on V6 AWD Crossover replacement for beloved 2005 Pontiac Aztek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-v6-awd-crossover-replacement-for-beloved-2005-pontiac-aztek/66018)
**Author:** [@starybaba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starybaba)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2011, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-v6-awd-crossover-replacement-for-beloved-2005-pontiac-aztek/66018 "2011-07-16T01:33:02Z")
Hello--Is there anyone who can advise me on a decent V6 AWD Crossover to replace my beloved 2005 Pontiac Aztek? I LOVE my Aztek, but my 92-year old Dad just cannot get into this car any longer, even with the use of a bro… --- ## [Volvo/jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-jeep/66086)
**Author:** [@jibjab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jibjab)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-jeep/66086 "2011-07-15T23:14:14Z")
My son has a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 75,000 mile on it and loaded to the gills. When he returns home form overseas next month he wants to trade it in for a small more economical vehicle. I offered to trade him even… --- ## [Safety versus Performance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-versus-performance/66242)
**Author:** [@arliss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arliss)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-versus-performance/66242 "2011-07-15T18:56:53Z")
I'm having a hard time finding an answer to this question, so hopefully someone here has an idea. My husband and I currently have a '98 Accord and one toddler, who sits in the back middle seat, of course. Baby number two… --- ## [2011 Ford Fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta/66246)
**Author:** [@bjsierra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bjsierra)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta/66246 "2011-07-15T02:31:16Z")
Thank you all who responded to my question. After much thought and debate, I have decided to go against the pick up truck idea. I am close to the point where I will be keeping my Fiesta, but one of the dealers I visited … --- ## [2003 VW Passat with 100,000 miles should I buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-passat-with-100-000-miles-should-i-buy/66032)
**Author:** [@rugbygrrl\_15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rugbygrrl_15)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-passat-with-100-000-miles-should-i-buy/66032 "2011-07-14T06:19:45Z")
My ever faithful 1988 Volvo is in ICU...please take a moment. I'm not a mechanic or have a mechanic in the family, so its time to move on. I have the chance to own a 2003 VW Passat with 100,000 miles for $4,000 in LA tha… --- ## [2014, 50 MPG Chevrolet . . . Would You Consider One?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-50-mpg-chevrolet-would-you-consider-one/66191)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-50-mpg-chevrolet-would-you-consider-one/66191 "2011-07-14T03:31:48Z")
The gasoline version Cruze Eco that is available now in the U.S. gets 42 MPG. The Cruze has been selling like hot cakes (partly due to an earthquake induced shortage of competitive Asian models). Would you pay a premiu… --- ## [Diesel or gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-or-gas/66094)
**Author:** [@sadsack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sadsack)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-or-gas/66094 "2011-07-13T22:30:23Z")
I will probably be ordering a new silverado this fall. I would say 90% of the mileage will be short trips. From 1 mile to grocery store to 7 miles max. to our daughters. What would be best to buy ? Diesel or gasoline… --- ## [2011 Ford Fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta/66109)
**Author:** [@bjsierra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bjsierra)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta/66109 "2011-07-13T20:02:04Z")
I purchased a 2011 Ford Fiesta this past January. Although it gives me great gas mileage, I just do not feel like it is a car thats right for me. I drive to work Mon-Fri and when I am bored, I do like to drive around tow… --- ## [Hidden damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hidden-damage/66208)
**Author:** [@sccubsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sccubsfan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 10:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hidden-damage/66208 "2011-07-13T10:52:54Z")
Hi people (being PC here} Just about ready to get our Equinox back from the body shop, there was additional hidden damge to the frame. I saw in the adjusters' and body shops' notes that pull was ineffective (the frame wa… --- ## [Toyota - lifetime warrenties](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-lifetime-warrenties/65936)
**Author:** [@mickey18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mickey18)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-lifetime-warrenties/65936 "2011-07-13T05:12:24Z")
I bought a 2011 toyota Camry - Do the "extra" warranties real or hype? They offer:1. rust preventive undercoating/sound shield; 2. Rust-proofing; 3. Paint protection; 4. Interior protection ---if not, am I liable since… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=386) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=388)