# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=418 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 419 --- ## [Radio's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radios/57682)
**Author:** [@datripoli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/datripoli)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radios/57682 "2010-11-18T15:04:45Z")
Have some friends who are Germans that lived here in the US for several years. Before they moved back to Germany they bought a new VW Passat here in the US. When they got home they found out that there car radio does no… --- ## [Tard.is correct. Tire Pressure Sensor Warning light when no wheel sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tard-is-correct-tire-pressure-sensor-warning-light-when-no-wheel-sensors/57697)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tard-is-correct-tire-pressure-sensor-warning-light-when-no-wheel-sensors/57697 "2010-11-18T03:09:39Z")
2008 Ford Expedition Removed 18-inch M&S-tired wheels and installed four 17-inch F-150 rims on which aggressive snow tires are mounted. At exactly 30.0 miles\* some beeps and blinking orange tire crossection icon i… --- ## [Installed rims with no PSI transmitters. Why no "Low PSI" indication?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-rims-with-no-psi-transmitters-why-no-low-psi-indication/57596)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-rims-with-no-psi-transmitters-why-no-low-psi-indication/57596 "2010-11-18T02:42:17Z")
Mounted and balanced aggressive snow tires on four donated rims which have no tire pressure transmitters. Why no expected low pressure indication in the instrument panel? How do these transmitters work? Batterie… --- ## [1969 Ford F-100 Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-ford-f-100-explorer/36049)
**Author:** [@JPKansas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPKansas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-ford-f-100-explorer/36049 "2010-11-17T20:24:16Z")
Howdy ya'll! Greetings from KS. I have more of a question than a problem. My dad has a '69 Ford truck that he's had since day one. It has a 360 engine. (Would that be 5.8 or 5.9? It'd have to be 5.9?) I… --- ## [Continuing questions about Toyota's accelerator problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continuing-questions-about-toyotas-accelerator-problems/57601)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/continuing-questions-about-toyotas-accelerator-problems/57601 "2010-11-17T01:40:25Z")
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... http://www...seGXw.cspx --- ## [Dog likes wind in his face](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-likes-wind-in-his-face/57393)
**Author:** [@sallyjane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sallyjane)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-likes-wind-in-his-face/57393 "2010-11-17T00:42:15Z")
I drive a 1995 Saturn Relay. We have a Jack Russell (names Jack, how original). He likes to stick his head out the window when I am driving. This is usually not a problem when my son is in the car as he will hold on to … --- ## [Fuel economy / efficiency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-efficiency/57471)
**Author:** [@madmechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madmechanic)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-efficiency/57471 "2010-11-15T14:17:23Z")
Why are these newer cars supposedly more efficient when the fuel economy is equal to or less than some of the old cars I have owned? One example is a 66 Ford Fairlane 500 that I owned. It had a 289 with a cruise-o-mati… --- ## [Electric Conversion Kits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-conversion-kits/57458)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Linder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric_Linder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-conversion-kits/57458 "2010-11-14T18:29:29Z")
I want to convert my own electric vehicle (EV) from a standard gasoline car. Right now I'm looking into a 1996 ford escort with a manual trans., because I've heard they are a good car for the project, and that there are … --- ## [Buying used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-used-car/57498)
**Author:** [@sallybritt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sallybritt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-used-car/57498 "2010-11-14T15:06:02Z")
I am looking at 2 different cars to buy -both seem in very good shape -which is more reliable? One is a 2003 Jeep Liberty with 49,000 miles and the other is a 2005 Ford Escape with 67,000 miles. Both are V6 engines -the… --- ## [Disable Electric Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disable-electric-power/57527)
**Author:** [@Robert88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert88)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disable-electric-power/57527 "2010-11-13T21:38:08Z")
Will I harm my new car by disconecting the negative terminal for four months while Iam away??? --- ## [The Price of Fuel on the Rise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-price-of-fuel-on-the-rise/57519)
**Author:** [@thefuelking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefuelking)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-price-of-fuel-on-the-rise/57519 "2010-11-13T19:05:15Z")
What is the best fuel treatment that no one knows about. "XFT" I've been using it for about a month and am averaging about an extra 113 miles per tank and my car has more pep. I thought I should share this with y… --- ## [Moral question I need help with](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moral-question-i-need-help-with/57381)
**Author:** [@roo681](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roo681)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moral-question-i-need-help-with/57381 "2010-11-13T14:12:48Z")
Alright, this is going to get a bit complicated, so stay with me. I am the co-owner of a small business, and our business purchased a 2002 PT Cruiser with 66k miles for a very low price from a mutual friend who was leav… --- ## [Customer Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/customer-service/57493)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/customer-service/57493 "2010-11-13T13:03:15Z")
So labor day weekend I'm on the road heading to the in-laws and making a few convenience stops along the way. One stop is to get some hose clamps so I swing into Advance. I find the clamps hanging on an end cap not … --- ## [Why are modern cars so expensive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-modern-cars-so-expensive/57453)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-modern-cars-so-expensive/57453 "2010-11-13T01:20:14Z")
In another thread bscar provided a link to this Popular Mechanics article: http://www...expensive? IMO it's pretty factual, but there is some exaggeration and a bit of misleading. To wit: At the start th… --- ## [Aftermarket headrests for Toyota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-headrests-for-toyota/38267)
**Author:** [@movedtobeverly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/movedtobeverly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-headrests-for-toyota/38267 "2010-11-12T17:03:28Z")
I'm looking for a new car and find the headrests on my favorites (Toyota RAV4 & Scion) to be very uncomfortable since no matter how it's adjusted, it pushes the head forward. Sales guy says it's for safety/5-star rating.… --- ## [What did my Rav4 do with my radio stations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-did-my-rav4-do-with-my-radio-stations/57376)
**Author:** [@halal37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/halal37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-did-my-rav4-do-with-my-radio-stations/57376 "2010-11-11T20:44:20Z")
I own a 2006 Toyota Rav4. On Sunday I discovered it had conveniently updated my clock. I later discovered it also wiped out all my programmed radio stations. I am now in the process of having to program my car radio a… --- ## [Is 100k mileage too high to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-100k-mileage-too-high-to-buy/57413)
**Author:** [@ayready](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ayready)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-100k-mileage-too-high-to-buy/57413 "2010-11-11T15:36:13Z")
When searching used cars on craigslist price between 5k to 10k, I found many cars with mileage higher than 100k. For example, a 2004 Volvo S80, 119k mileage, asking for $8200. Is this mileage too high to buy? What should… --- ## [Just when you thought that Renault couldn't get any more weird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-thought-that-renault-couldnt-get-any-more-weird/57418)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-when-you-thought-that-renault-couldnt-get-any-more-weird/57418 "2010-11-11T03:30:42Z")
Take a look at this article, and see what you think: http://www...le=3176460 --- ## [Information about Shipping a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-about-shipping-a-car/57389)
**Author:** [@amturcatti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amturcatti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-about-shipping-a-car/57389 "2010-11-11T01:30:16Z")
I need to ship my daughter's car from MA to TX. I am looking for a reliable company to do that, and since she is going to away for several month, it doesn't matter how long it takes for them to deliver the car. The com… --- ## [Keys with used cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-with-used-cars/57357)
**Author:** [@suzenep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzenep)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-with-used-cars/57357 "2010-11-10T05:31:15Z")
My husband and I recently bought a used Z4 3.5. After all the paperwork was completed we were told that there was only 1 smart key for the car and that when buying a used car one should not expect 2 keys. Has anyone else… --- ## [Honda Civic vs Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-vs-honda-accord/57303)
**Author:** [@amhof59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amhof59)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-vs-honda-accord/57303 "2010-11-10T01:13:21Z")
Which car do you think will handle better in inclement weather, a Honda Civic or Accord? I will have winter tires. --- ## [Can my car survive harsh winters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-car-survive-harsh-winters/57294)
**Author:** [@EllieAz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllieAz)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-car-survive-harsh-winters/57294 "2010-11-09T17:14:57Z")
Okay, so there's a large possibility that I will be moving to the state of Maine next year. Being from Arizona, I have no experience with real winter weather or driving in the snow. I have heard that my car may not… --- ## [Biofuel worse for climate than fossil fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biofuel-worse-for-climate-than-fossil-fuel/57327)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biofuel-worse-for-climate-than-fossil-fuel/57327 "2010-11-09T16:46:51Z")
Scientific American: Biofuel worse for climate than fossil fuel http://www...-than-foss Do you think the President is listening? --- ## [Buy and Selling of cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-and-selling-of-cars/56912)
**Author:** [@ennyjames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ennyjames)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-and-selling-of-cars/56912 "2010-11-09T07:40:51Z")
Hi Everyone I am a new bee here,i want information about buying and selling of old cars..plzz give me some help. --- ## [Bogus or Not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogus-or-not/57237)
**Author:** [@techsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techsdad)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogus-or-not/57237 "2010-11-08T02:08:04Z")
While listening to Car Talk I was perusing the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog for laughs. I came across an item called the "Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Booster," which claims to improve mileage by up to 18% simply by being plu… --- ## [Truck that spontaneously started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-that-spontaneously-started/57273)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Terry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter_Terry)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-that-spontaneously-started/57273 "2010-11-07T23:08:06Z")
I own a used 1995 Toyota Tacoma. While cutting down trees on my property in northern British Columbia with an electric chain saw, my wife and I were startled when the truck, parked about 20 feet from where I was working … --- ## [Houston Art Car Parade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/houston-art-car-parade/48729)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/houston-art-car-parade/48729 "2010-11-07T13:30:58Z")
If you are interested, check out this video. --- ## [What should I keep? 2000 Malibu or 1994 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-keep-2000-malibu-or-1994-camry/57254)
**Author:** [@levlars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/levlars)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-i-keep-2000-malibu-or-1994-camry/57254 "2010-11-07T00:56:04Z")
I have a 2000 Chevy Malibu 85,000 miles and 1994 Toyota Camry 135,000 miles. The Malibu has an engine tick. Assuming all else equal and same maintenance to both, which do I keep? --- ## [Buying^^](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying/57240)
**Author:** [@omo1on1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/omo1on1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying/57240 "2010-11-06T22:58:17Z")
My sister is trying to buy me a car, because I crash my car Saturn SC1? (Long story) However, I want a Saab 9-3, 2003 -20006? However, she keep telling me that Saab are not good, what car should I try to make her … --- ## [Pedal Extension for Honda Odyssey 2010 EX-L?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pedal-extension-for-honda-odyssey-2010-ex-l/57244)
**Author:** [@tewarfel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tewarfel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pedal-extension-for-honda-odyssey-2010-ex-l/57244 "2010-11-06T16:15:22Z")
I know the Honda Odyssey 2010 Touring edition has power adjustable pedals. Is there any way these can be added to the Odyssey 2010 EX-L? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=417) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=419)