# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=399 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 400 --- ## [Need more ground clearence, raising the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-more-ground-clearence-raising-the-car/63936)
**Author:** [@duoglide331](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duoglide331)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-more-ground-clearence-raising-the-car/63936 "2011-04-22T17:28:58Z")
How can I go about raising my 1981 C3 Corvette to get more ground clearence? --- ## [Regular or premium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regular-or-premium/63950)
**Author:** [@largosunset](https://community.cartalk.com/u/largosunset)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regular-or-premium/63950 "2011-04-22T15:07:47Z")
At today's prices, premium fuel only costs about 5% more than regular. Regular has up to 10% ethanol. In my area, Key Largo, I can buy REC 90 fuel - no ethanol, 90 octane - for 5% more than regular. Theoretically, I s… --- ## [Van with more than one wheel drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-with-more-than-one-wheel-drive/63800)
**Author:** [@mlptwice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlptwice)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-with-more-than-one-wheel-drive/63800 "2011-04-22T14:59:03Z")
I'd like advice on a new or used minivan with more than one-wheel drive and a standard transmission. Does one of that description exist and if so can I know the brand and its location. Years ago, I owned a GMC Safari, th… --- ## [Clean fuel ejectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-fuel-ejectors/63843)
**Author:** [@ponzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ponzel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-fuel-ejectors/63843 "2011-04-22T14:47:46Z")
my dealer said the fuel injectors needed cleaning on my 04 toyoto prius (77000mi). this service is not in my maintance schedule. Is it a come on ($55) or a good prevention item? Thank you. --- ## [How do I clean spilled milk out of my back seat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-clean-spilled-milk-out-of-my-back-seat/63750)
**Author:** [@knchls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knchls)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2011, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-clean-spilled-milk-out-of-my-back-seat/63750 "2011-04-21T22:12:09Z")
Back in September 2010 one of my friends left chocolate milk in my car and I had no idea that she had left it in my back seat. The milk then exploded when I went to class and had to park in the sun. I took it to a car wa… --- ## [Need to transition to automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-transition-to-automatic/63893)
**Author:** [@standarddriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/standarddriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2011, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-transition-to-automatic/63893 "2011-04-21T16:40:29Z")
On my third car, I opted for a standard (1983 Toyota Camry Hatchback) and never looked back. Living in a land of inclement weather, I appreciate the extra control that shifting allows me. Unfortunately, just such w… --- ## [Project Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/project-car/63796)
**Author:** [@wdmccaul86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdmccaul86)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/project-car/63796 "2011-04-21T15:27:39Z")
While I understand that starting a project car will require an endless amount of money, I really just want one to be able to learn more about fixing a car in general. I am looking for suggestions for a balance between th… --- ## [Silverado Towing Capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-towing-capacity/63919)
**Author:** [@gregstruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregstruck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2011, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-towing-capacity/63919 "2011-04-21T14:15:29Z")
I own a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado with a 5.3 V8 and 4.10 gearing. According to my owners manual, and everything else I can find, my truck is capable of towing 9,000lbs. My question is will I be doing any damage to the v… --- ## [Plugging computer into car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plugging-computer-into-car/63879)
**Author:** [@flobnitch7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flobnitch7)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plugging-computer-into-car/63879 "2011-04-20T19:27:18Z")
Hi, I bought an adaptor that converts my cigarette lighter outlet into a 3-prong electrical outlet. Now I can keep my computer charged while driving on long road trips. Does this waste gas? Or does the engine produce an … --- ## [2000 regal ls transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-regal-ls-transmission-problem/63886)
**Author:** [@fintheskin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fintheskin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-regal-ls-transmission-problem/63886 "2011-04-20T13:17:11Z")
I was driving, stopped at a light and when the light changed my car acted as if in Neutral.... put in 2nd and it went.... parked it and started it again.... checked fluid, disconnected battery and nothing. It goes into R… --- ## [Still a new driver?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-a-new-driver/63856)
**Author:** [@tiffanymjewell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiffanymjewell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-a-new-driver/63856 "2011-04-19T14:48:49Z")
I've been driving for nearly three years now and am wondering when the "new driver" status should change (along with the insurance rates). I feel like I'm well past that status, have never had a ticket or, anything that… --- ## [High Speed Rail Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-speed-rail-talk/58863)
**Author:** [@Cars\_Cause\_Cancer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cars_Cause_Cancer)\ **Replies:** 245\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-speed-rail-talk/58863 "2011-04-19T14:02:15Z")
NPR had a report on the progress of high speed rail this morning. California is the best prepared to take up Obama's vision and will be starting its first section soon. When it's all done, a trip from San Francisco to … --- ## [Moving to Alaska - buy here or there/new or used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-alaska-buy-here-or-there-new-or-used/63797)
**Author:** [@Karin123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karin123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-to-alaska-buy-here-or-there-new-or-used/63797 "2011-04-19T04:25:00Z")
I'm moving from Seattle to Anchorage next month. I currently have a great Toyota Echo (7 yrs, 35K). When I bought it I planned to drive it for 15-20 years, now but would like the a wagon or hatchback and AWD, so I'm look… --- ## [Warranty on used vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-on-used-vehicle/63759)
**Author:** [@avmech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avmech)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-on-used-vehicle/63759 "2011-04-18T15:55:51Z")
I just bought an 05 Honda Odyssey EX with 75k on it. I also got talked into the 3yr/36K warranty. Is it a good decision, it mainly covers only defective part type issues, also seals and gaskets type items. I would thi… --- ## [Snowstorm Gridlock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snowstorm-gridlock/61223)
**Author:** [@CarolAnn3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolAnn3)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snowstorm-gridlock/61223 "2011-04-18T14:10:35Z")
My nephew lives in Gaithersburg, MD and commutes to work everyday to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The trip takes approx. 45-60 min. Recently he was caught in a rush hour snowstorm leaving work at 5:15 p.m. and arriving h… --- ## [Tommy's front u-joint experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommys-front-u-joint-experience/63821)
**Author:** [@slestak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slestak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommys-front-u-joint-experience/63821 "2011-04-18T13:46:22Z")
I had an experience similar to Tommy's with my 72 Olds Cutlass in high school. The fortunate thing that saved my rear end was I had put so many junkyard transmissions into that jalopy that I had braced the driveshaft w… --- ## [Is it a good thing or bad to replaced a transmistion for my acura tl 2004?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-a-good-thing-or-bad-to-replaced-a-transmistion-for-my-acura-tl-2004/63746)
**Author:** [@endrophine\_3170](https://community.cartalk.com/u/endrophine_3170)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-a-good-thing-or-bad-to-replaced-a-transmistion-for-my-acura-tl-2004/63746 "2011-04-18T05:06:39Z")
my uncle said its really bad thing to replaced a transmission because its not from the factor or original one and if i wanna sell my car it would be no price at all? im so scared, what should i do ? should i keep the c… --- ## [My Boyfriend drives me to distraction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-boyfriend-drives-me-to-distraction/63278)
**Author:** [@Bigmilks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigmilks)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-boyfriend-drives-me-to-distraction/63278 "2011-04-18T03:31:22Z")
To say he drives like a "little old lady" is an insult to the fairer sex. But it is not my intent to beat up my boyfriend who I love or women drivers. The question which drives me to distraction has to do with his habit … --- ## [Fuel-efficient cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficient-cars/63728)
**Author:** [@kirbinme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kirbinme)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2011, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficient-cars/63728 "2011-04-17T15:32:19Z")
Hello Tom & Ray (and others too); I owned a Chevy Sprint back in the late 80's/ early 90's. It was made by Suzuki, had a 1000 CC aluminum engine, ran on regular unleaded gasoline (Only), seated four, ran at interstate … --- ## [Keep or trade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-or-trade/63752)
**Author:** [@barbaraanne1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barbaraanne1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-or-trade/63752 "2011-04-17T00:15:42Z")
Should I keep this car? I am concerned about low gas mileage and high maintenance costs. --- ## [Buy car from Washington state then to virginia for int.student j1 visa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-car-from-washington-state-then-to-virginia-for-int-student-j1-visa/63778)
**Author:** [@alwan2009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alwan2009)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-car-from-washington-state-then-to-virginia-for-int-student-j1-visa/63778 "2011-04-16T20:23:19Z")
hi can I buy a car in washington state ,with my International Driving Permit (as there i will not live and work )with temporary plates and insurance that allow me to drive only for 30 days then drive to virgi… --- ## [Used Car Dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-dealer/63772)
**Author:** [@ursulam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ursulam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-dealer/63772 "2011-04-16T19:01:19Z")
Has anyone ever dealt with FBN Auto Sales in Highland Park NJ? I am thinking of buying a honda accord from them. --- ## [Buy car for exchange student summer work and travel J1 visa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-car-for-exchange-student-summer-work-and-travel-j1-visa/63742)
**Author:** [@alwan2009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alwan2009)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-car-for-exchange-student-summer-work-and-travel-j1-visa/63742 "2011-04-16T15:20:16Z")
hi Iam from jordan ,can I buy used car in verginia(richmond) by my International Driving Permit and my Licens jordanian ? and whats is the process to do? I will work in kings dominions for 4 month , I have SSN … --- ## [1966 ranchero price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-ranchero-price/63720)
**Author:** [@Red-Tail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Red-Tail)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-ranchero-price/63720 "2011-04-16T03:51:59Z")
I am looking at buying a 1966 ranchero. I am wondering about the price that would be fair-ish. about it: Pros Pro done red paint/bodywork built 351w/4sp toploader ladder bar setup, locker 9" cra… --- ## [Airbag stolen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-stolen/63718)
**Author:** [@chicargirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chicargirl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-stolen/63718 "2011-04-16T03:38:04Z")
The airbag was stolen last night from my Acura TL3.2. There was no forced entry and the alarm did not go off. The car has the original factory installed anti-theft device which was happily blinking this morning. And, no … --- ## [The Best Reason Ever to Drive a Stick Shift!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-reason-ever-to-drive-a-stick-shift/63581)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-reason-ever-to-drive-a-stick-shift/63581 "2011-04-15T00:02:02Z")
If you happen to need a good reason to drive a stick shift, here it is: --- ## [1988 Eurosport VR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-eurosport-vr/63702)
**Author:** [@JTBall1970](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JTBall1970)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-eurosport-vr/63702 "2011-04-14T22:58:30Z")
Does anyone know who, where, or how I can get a hold of the Body Kit for my vehicle since GM stopped making them? --- ## [Used car for under $6000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-for-under-6000/63657)
**Author:** [@lisaht](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisaht)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-for-under-6000/63657 "2011-04-14T12:32:20Z")
My van was totaled in a car accident. It was fixable but the insurance said it was not worth it. I can't afford a new car or even a newer used car. I would like to get a station wagon type vehicle, but only have about… --- ## [Driving 1990 vw jetta across country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-1990-vw-jetta-across-country/63664)
**Author:** [@kazmontana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kazmontana)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-1990-vw-jetta-across-country/63664 "2011-04-13T15:34:05Z")
I have a 1990 vw jetta in okay shape with 115,000 miles on it, just put about 600 dollars in it. It runs very good now. I want to drive it from ohio to montana. Should I risk making the trip? Please help --- ## [Rental Car For Vacation ? FYI For Those Interested](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-for-vacation-fyi-for-those-interested/63589)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2011, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car-for-vacation-fyi-for-those-interested/63589 "2011-04-13T03:44:34Z")
I just got back. Background: My 16 year-old daughter laid the guilt-trip on us, literally. It was so sad. She never got a travel vacation like her big brother got. Waaaa . . . So, there I was . . . I'm t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=398) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=400)