# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=388 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 389 --- ## [Gas vs Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-vs-diesel/66142)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-vs-diesel/66142 "2011-07-13T02:51:28Z")
Diesel are built to idle for hours compared to Gas. Correct? --- ## [Nomination](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nomination/66078)
**Author:** [@WeldonPhilHayes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WeldonPhilHayes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nomination/66078 "2011-07-12T19:06:47Z")
How does one go about nominating oneself for head of Car Talk's Summertime Outdoor BBQ Department? Sincerely, Weldon Phil Hayes --- ## [Need A Good Parts Washer Solvent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-good-parts-washer-solvent/66123)
**Author:** [@DoctorPinto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoctorPinto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-good-parts-washer-solvent/66123 "2011-07-12T10:40:23Z")
I picked up a used parts washer and I'm trying to figure out what kind of solvent to fill it with. The local parts store has a bucket of CRC parts washer solvent, but they want $84.00 for 4 gallons. That's nuts! A qui… --- ## [My old 93 ford aerostar panel van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-old-93-ford-aerostar-panel-van/66175)
**Author:** [@valoister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valoister)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-old-93-ford-aerostar-panel-van/66175 "2011-07-12T04:05:26Z")
In the past couple of years, I have replaced the oxygen sensor about 2mth after the the guarantee is over. I have bought these sensors from places like N A P A and they are original replacement. I don't understand why th… --- ## [Get a new car or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-a-new-car-or-not/66104)
**Author:** [@MsD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MsD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-a-new-car-or-not/66104 "2011-07-11T21:05:49Z")
I have a 2003 Mazda Protege 5 and I just spent $700 on brakes and my 90,000 mile check up. Is it time for me to consider replacing this car or not? There's a little rust and a few dings, but otherwise things work fine. … --- ## [Leaving the car running with a pet in the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-car-running-with-a-pet-in-the-car/66005)
**Author:** [@Insitebuilders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Insitebuilders)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-the-car-running-with-a-pet-in-the-car/66005 "2011-07-11T18:51:07Z")
Is there any reason (other than car-theft) not to leave a car (2010 Honda CRV) running with the air conditioner on for some length of time? There are often times when it is too hot to sit in a car or risky to leave the … --- ## [Missouri law toughens oversight of extended service contracts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missouri-law-toughens-oversight-of-extended-service-contracts/66136)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missouri-law-toughens-oversight-of-extended-service-contracts/66136 "2011-07-11T15:47:49Z")
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday signed into law legislation aimed at toughening oversight of the extended service contract business. As of Jan. 1, the state will enforce a host of consumer protection measures, includ… --- ## [First Car (Maybe a Volvo V70)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-maybe-a-volvo-v70/64976)
**Author:** [@Husker1123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Husker1123)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-maybe-a-volvo-v70/64976 "2011-07-11T03:41:40Z")
Hello everyone! Well I just got my drivers licens after driving with my temporary permit for two years! My new job has crazy hours that conflict with my moms schedule, so sharing the one car is not really possible. So … --- ## [Gasoline spilled in the trunk of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-spilled-in-the-trunk-of-car/65749)
**Author:** [@cdoerner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdoerner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-spilled-in-the-trunk-of-car/65749 "2011-07-11T03:34:05Z")
how to clear gasoline and odor --- ## [Country Living - Story About Farm Fresh Eggs And Amazing Windstar Massive Oil Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/country-living-story-about-farm-fresh-eggs-and-amazing-windstar-massive-oil-leak/66059)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/country-living-story-about-farm-fresh-eggs-and-amazing-windstar-massive-oil-leak/66059 "2011-07-11T03:08:43Z")
I stopped by a local (nearest shop to me - ten miles away) auto repair shop to pick up some farm fresh eggs (they're sold there), grab a coffee (it's free there), and BS (it's spoken there) a little with the guys. Whil… --- ## [Helmet law protest goes awry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helmet-law-protest-goes-awry/66055)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2011, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helmet-law-protest-goes-awry/66055 "2011-07-10T22:43:03Z")
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/05/motorcylist-dies-of-head-trauma-while-protesting-state-helmet-la/ A motorcyclist in New York passed away while participating in a ride to protest the state's helmet laws this past weeke… --- ## [Clock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock/66116)
**Author:** [@abxxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abxxx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2011, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock/66116 "2011-07-10T14:51:33Z")
I have a clock on my dashboard pre-installed before I purchased my 2004 Hyundai Accent. If I were to remove the battery for any reason (say, to change my battery) would my clock stop? Thank you. abxxx --- ## [New 5-Series BMW Exterior Color](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-5-series-bmw-exterior-color/66073)
**Author:** [@SunnyAl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SunnyAl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2011, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-5-series-bmw-exterior-color/66073 "2011-07-09T23:10:17Z")
What do you guys think of BMW's Tasman green versus the jet black or black sapphire as an exterior color. I would have the car for years. --- ## [Series Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/series-hybrid/66013)
**Author:** [@technoboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/technoboy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/series-hybrid/66013 "2011-07-08T23:15:50Z")
I want to know how does a series hybrid work..?? I mean what happens after the motor gets power from generator does it goes to a drive shaft which drives a differential and axle and then wheels or is there some other mec… --- ## [Premium Fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-fuel/66054)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-fuel/66054 "2011-07-08T23:01:07Z")
Is premium the right term? Generally when a car person calls a fuel "Premium" it means they are suggesting the fuel has a high octane rating and nothing more. It appears that the general public believes Premi… --- ## [Proposed 56.2 MPG Fleet Average Required by 2025 Model-Year . . . Good Idea?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proposed-56-2-mpg-fleet-average-required-by-2025-model-year-good-idea/65800)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proposed-56-2-mpg-fleet-average-required-by-2025-model-year-good-idea/65800 "2011-07-08T22:30:29Z")
Link to today's Detroit News article: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110628/AUTO01/106280329/1148/Fuel-rule-talks-on-fast-track CSA --- ## [Massachusetts temporary tag -- NOT!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/massachusetts-temporary-tag-not/66026)
**Author:** [@pheemow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pheemow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/massachusetts-temporary-tag-not/66026 "2011-07-08T15:47:44Z")
Anyone know why Massachusetts does not issue temporary tags? I am a New Jersey resident about to buy a car in MA (a used car that is not available locally, believe me, I've looked), but unlike New Jersey, New York, Mar… --- ## [2007 Mazda 6 - should I buy it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-6-should-i-buy-it/65974)
**Author:** [@vfio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vfio)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-6-should-i-buy-it/65974 "2011-07-07T18:06:45Z")
I am considering buying a 2007 Mazda 6, 4 door sedan, 2.3L, with 56,740 miles. Two out of 5 mechanics I contacted for an opinion told me to stay away from Mazdas. One said to "run" away from the 2.3 L engine model becau… --- ## [What kind of car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car/65950)
**Author:** [@JuliainMunich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuliainMunich)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car/65950 "2011-07-07T14:40:33Z")
I'm trying to help out a friend identify the make and model of a car his father from Chicago owned based on a picture he has of it. That's unfortunately all the known information. Any ideas what it could be? Thanks! --- ## [Yahoos who damage the cars they tow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yahoos-who-damage-the-cars-they-tow/65982)
**Author:** [@AlGonquin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlGonquin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 10:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yahoos-who-damage-the-cars-they-tow/65982 "2011-07-07T10:16:50Z")
I just observed the City (Milwaukee) tow several vehicles from in front of my building. None were towed facing backward. . . and I don't think they took proper precautions with a few of them. (1) Is that still done for… --- ## [Subaru outback CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-cvt/64987)
**Author:** [@jancctalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jancctalk)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-cvt/64987 "2011-07-07T00:15:04Z")
I own a 21010 Subaru outback with the CVT transmission When in D (drive) and I downshift using the paddles, for example from 6 to 4 ,the transmission stays in that gear even when you accelerate or decelerate, for 30 - 35… --- ## [Unless you live under a rock, Unions are under attack!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unless-you-live-under-a-rock-unions-are-under-attack/62166)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unless-you-live-under-a-rock-unions-are-under-attack/62166 "2011-07-06T18:46:29Z")
Sure the Auto workers jobs have been outsourced, and the Unions are helpless. Sure Unions tried to protect workers but manufacturing for autos was outsourced to cheaper sources with no employee safeguards. But does any… --- ## [Future cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/future-cruise-control/65958)
**Author:** [@JimBow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimBow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/future-cruise-control/65958 "2011-07-06T17:57:35Z")
In the past, cruise control was an option. It was a separate device or circuit added to the car upon purchase. Nowadays, I think it's actually part of the car's CPU. Recently, I read a discussion about acceleration. W… --- ## [Here is a question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-is-a-question/65965)
**Author:** [@david142](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david142)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-is-a-question/65965 "2011-07-05T23:48:20Z")
i am reading craigslist and looking at rv's - now, i have a 99 chevy trailblazer or maybe it is a blazer only so i wanted to know about what size trailor this chevy could pull. and how would i look for a class to take to… --- ## [On the draught of two and four-wheel carriages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-the-draught-of-two-and-four-wheel-carriages/65938)
**Author:** [@metal249](https://community.cartalk.com/u/metal249)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-the-draught-of-two-and-four-wheel-carriages/65938 "2011-07-05T22:28:43Z")
Sirs,-I shall feel obligated if one of your numerous intelligent correspondents, who has attended to the subject, will inform me, through the medium of your forum, the relative power required to draw a four-wheeled carri… --- ## [Recommendations for used car for special circumstance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-used-car-for-special-circumstance/65954)
**Author:** [@mimih321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mimih321)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-used-car-for-special-circumstance/65954 "2011-07-05T15:59:44Z")
Hi all, I'm looking for a car for my daughter who is quite small - 5' 0". She's learning to drive on a toyota camry but the window is up too high in the back for her to see clearly and when she lifts the seat higher, i… --- ## [Hot Rod Hootenanny by Mr. Gasser & the Weirdos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-rod-hootenanny-by-mr-gasser-the-weirdos/65956)
**Author:** [@sdc049](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdc049)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 10:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-rod-hootenanny-by-mr-gasser-the-weirdos/65956 "2011-07-05T10:32:40Z")
Where can I find a copy of Hot Rod Hootenanny by Mr. Gasser & the Weirdos on CD or tape that can be transferred to a CD? I had the record 40 yrs ago but that's history. Thanks, Steve --- ## [Finding a Mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-mechanic/65876)
**Author:** [@pennywaltz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pennywaltz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-mechanic/65876 "2011-07-04T22:19:18Z")
So I just moved to a new area for Med School (New Haven, CT) and I am new to the car maintenance thing (My dad usually does it for me). Money is tight on my end. I have never had a mechanic before.. I know how to do my … --- ## [After market car roof rack v.s. dealer installed crossbar only rack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-car-roof-rack-v-s-dealer-installed-crossbar-only-rack/37224)
**Author:** [@Overthinkingthis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Overthinkingthis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2011, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-car-roof-rack-v-s-dealer-installed-crossbar-only-rack/37224 "2011-07-04T21:09:07Z")
I was surprised to learn that the most affordable trim line of the ?10 Forester does not include the traditional style roof top rail rack system. In fact, all you can get as an option is a pair of fixed cross bars (not t… --- ## [Red Light Photo Ticket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-light-photo-ticket/65597)
**Author:** [@jlamber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlamber)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2011, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-light-photo-ticket/65597 "2011-07-04T20:48:50Z")
I recently received a citation for running a red light. The infraction was caught via camera. I was making a right turn on red, and if my memory serve me right (for a 54 year old that ain't sayin' much), I came to a fu… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=387) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=389)