# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=420 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 421 --- ## [Tire pressure monitoring system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-monitoring-system/56757)
**Author:** [@kkline4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kkline4)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-monitoring-system/56757 "2010-10-24T15:14:27Z")
I recently purchased a new car that came equipped with a TPMS, tire pressure monitoring system. The car came with green valve stem caps. I've noticed other cars that are equipped with TPMS that also have green valve stem… --- ## [Black Pepper in your Radiator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-pepper-in-your-radiator/56750)
**Author:** [@lcolliej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lcolliej)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-pepper-in-your-radiator/56750 "2010-10-24T03:01:33Z")
This happened in the early 1980's while returning from Morehead Beach, NC with cousins and friends. The van's radiator overheated and was leaking. We were trying to make it back to LaGrange by stopping, allowing the car … --- ## [Need advice about whether or not to buy a salvaged vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-whether-or-not-to-buy-a-salvaged-vehicle/54467)
**Author:** [@wholeinone04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wholeinone04)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-whether-or-not-to-buy-a-salvaged-vehicle/54467 "2010-10-23T22:49:21Z")
Ok, here is the situation: My grandmother got in an accident the other day and the front of her car got a little smashed and the passenger airbag deployed. The damage was estimated ~10,000, a couple thousand over the v… --- ## [New Toyota recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-toyota-recall/56558)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-toyota-recall/56558 "2010-10-23T22:02:24Z")
This time for the serpentine belt on Corolla and Camry (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) in the United States has told its dealers to fix some 2010 Corolla and Matrix models because an accessory engine belt m… --- ## [Wet windows rot mechanisms?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-windows-rot-mechanisms/56690)
**Author:** [@sheridanpaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheridanpaul)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-windows-rot-mechanisms/56690 "2010-10-23T20:50:26Z")
So, one of those damned if you do, and damned if you don?t questions. We park our two cars in an unheated garage-?any garage is a luxury in a Maine winter. We roll down all four door windows. This makes for easier … --- ## [Wierd Steering Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wierd-steering-problem/56717)
**Author:** [@Garyheitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garyheitz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wierd-steering-problem/56717 "2010-10-23T18:08:57Z")
Whenever I fill the gas tank on this 1997 Camry, the steering seems to get tighter (more responsive). As the fuel is used, the steering returns to "normal" What could cause this and how to you repair it? --- ## [Accord and Camry high mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-and-camry-high-mileage/56667)
**Author:** [@Yossarian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yossarian)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-and-camry-high-mileage/56667 "2010-10-23T16:43:38Z")
Hi Folks, I'm looking for a used Accord or Camry for under 10K. I'm concerned I'm finding cars that are a bit too high mileage(or maybe too old) for that price, and that they're likely to need somewhat costly repai… --- ## [Chrysler/Fiat auction off the first Canadian 500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-fiat-auction-off-the-first-canadian-500/56659)
**Author:** [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-fiat-auction-off-the-first-canadian-500/56659 "2010-10-22T23:39:02Z")
http://www...or-85-000/ For a whopping $85,000 Canadian. Hopefully the guy won't want to trade it in for several years :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [My car knows what speed it likes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-knows-what-speed-it-likes/56680)
**Author:** [@jonwenberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonwenberg)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-knows-what-speed-it-likes/56680 "2010-10-22T22:38:03Z")
Hello, I love your show and have been listening for many years. I have been thinking about this question for at least a year, but been waiting until I had nothing better to do...here goes: I purchased a new Mini Clubma… --- ## [Music box plays when I get near my hairdresser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/music-box-plays-when-i-get-near-my-hairdresser/56569)
**Author:** [@VickiGene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VickiGene)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/music-box-plays-when-i-get-near-my-hairdresser/56569 "2010-10-22T01:26:57Z")
I have a 2007 Avalon with factory installed GPS. Two haircuts ago I heard the music box for the first time when I was about 2 blocks from the salon and again when I left. Each time it plays the same melody for about 5 … --- ## [Wheel came off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-came-off/56684)
**Author:** [@4TheDogz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4TheDogz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-came-off/56684 "2010-10-21T21:36:20Z")
My daughter was speeding, hit a big hump in the road and lost comtrol of the car. It rolled and a rear wheel was off when the car landed. She's not sure if wheel came off before or after the car rolled. What is most like… --- ## [Should I get the Karmen Ghia?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-the-karmen-ghia/56236)
**Author:** [@ejspark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ejspark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-the-karmen-ghia/56236 "2010-10-20T22:45:50Z")
Ok so there is this baby blue (with white top) '74 Karmen Ghia with 75,000 miles with a for sale sign on it on my block. Most of its life in Florida, otherwise garaged in NYC. Owner selling, he says, cause of his bad bac… --- ## [Compact SUV with less road noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compact-suv-with-less-road-noise/48063)
**Author:** [@Brad\_sk1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad_sk1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compact-suv-with-less-road-noise/48063 "2010-10-20T19:13:17Z")
I am comparing 2010 Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4. I did test drive them but in different roads. 1. Any idea which one has less road noise from inside? 2. RAV4 advertises its AWD as on-demand all wheel drive which … --- ## [EPA Death Sentence For Your Car . . . Boat . . . Snowmobile . . .?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epa-death-sentence-for-your-car-boat-snowmobile/56329)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epa-death-sentence-for-your-car-boat-snowmobile/56329 "2010-10-20T12:49:03Z")
The EPA is supposed to announce today a move to encourage sale and use of E15 gasoline for 2007 and newer gasoline fueled cars. Many vehicle manuacturers say E15 will cause corrosion problems and say that more testi… --- ## [Car safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-safety/56332)
**Author:** [@ayready](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ayready)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-safety/56332 "2010-10-20T02:11:34Z")
Hi guys. I got really confused whether certain cars are safer than others. Not sure which one to buy from safety point. Both Ford Fusion and Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata are very good in safety. Does that m… --- ## [Donated Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/donated-car/56556)
**Author:** [@derekdavey13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derekdavey13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/donated-car/56556 "2010-10-20T00:18:39Z")
I donated a car back in early of augusst this year in Greensboro, NC Derek Davey Green 2000 Nissan Altima I received an email stating that you needed additional information to complete the tax deduction paperwork. … --- ## [Love Honda Accord but need more cargo room](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-honda-accord-but-need-more-cargo-room/56172)
**Author:** [@Hichan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hichan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-honda-accord-but-need-more-cargo-room/56172 "2010-10-20T00:04:08Z")
I am driving Accord v6 and love everything about it, except I drive with my cello which doesn't fit in the trunk so takes up all rear seat space. With the same price range, fun to drive, excellent handling and response l… --- ## [Gas Station Etiquette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-station-etiquette/56456)
**Author:** [@cinnamon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-station-etiquette/56456 "2010-10-19T23:34:03Z")
My gas tank is on the passenger side. Where should I be positioned to get gas in a crowded station when everyone is lined up so the pump is on the driver's side and beeping at me as I seem to be in everyone's way? --- ## [Do I owe Midas? and what should I owe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-owe-midas-and-what-should-i-owe/56468)
**Author:** [@vp3073](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vp3073)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-owe-midas-and-what-should-i-owe/56468 "2010-10-19T23:27:51Z")
On my way home from work on a Thursday night my car started to get real jerky when I pulled to a stop, it felt like it was going to brake down any second; but it was not making any unusual noises and the check engine lig… --- ## [Can anyone guess the make, model, year of this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-guess-the-make-model-year-of-this-car/56577)
**Author:** [@baker017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baker017)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-guess-the-make-model-year-of-this-car/56577 "2010-10-19T22:21:30Z")
The picture is from a security camera. The local cops are looking for a flasher and think he is driving this car. It is red and may be a 90's model. Any thoughts? \[image\] --- ## [Wrong transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-transmission-fluid/56548)
**Author:** [@jammer630](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jammer630)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-transmission-fluid/56548 "2010-10-19T21:05:03Z")
Tire Kingdom used substitute transmission fluid. nissan says you must use CVT NS-II, no substitue. tranny must be replaced. nissan says it will not honor because wrong fluid. who is right and responsible for repair? --- ## [1980 Toyota Tercel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-toyota-tercel/56565)
**Author:** [@ijusttesting](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ijusttesting)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-toyota-tercel/56565 "2010-10-19T19:40:59Z")
Hi, I found a 1980 toyota tercel. 90,000 original kilometers. Second owner. Rare. Original engine, AirCared. $1500 I wonder what kind of problem would it has? --- ## [Ford Escape Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-hybrid/56502)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-hybrid/56502 "2010-10-18T16:44:09Z")
I just returned from a 420 mile trip in a Ford Escape Hybrid that was assigned to me from my institution's motor pool for the trip. There was a warning display on the dashboard that said "Vehicle speed limited to 80 mph… --- ## [Electrical Issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue/56490)
**Author:** [@0NFIYAH0585](https://community.cartalk.com/u/0NFIYAH0585)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue/56490 "2010-10-17T22:29:14Z")
I am a owner of a 2005 Dodge Stratus R/T. I What could be causing my driver window not to come down during cold temperatures (early morning hours and night time hours), as well as when starting my vehicle up it sounds "i… --- ## [Looking for a good "midlife crisis car"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-good-midlife-crisis-car/56111)
**Author:** [@Gal\_in\_CA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gal_in_CA)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-good-midlife-crisis-car/56111 "2010-10-17T06:56:29Z")
My husband has expressed the need for a "midlife crisis car" (his words). The problem is that at 6-foot-five, he doesn't fit in many that would otherwise be on the wish list. Cars that he does fit in are either way t… --- ## [Fog on Car Windows only in Certain Areas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-on-car-windows-only-in-certain-areas/56425)
**Author:** [@haydenjconrad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haydenjconrad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 8:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-on-car-windows-only-in-certain-areas/56425 "2010-10-16T08:02:23Z")
My dad parks his car in the driveway overnight and I park my car in the street under a large tree. Why is it that his car windows are covered in fog every morning and he has to defrost them, while the windows of my car h… --- ## [Toyota RAV not on C&C list](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav-not-on-c-c-list/55579)
**Author:** [@beachcomber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beachcomber)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav-not-on-c-c-list/55579 "2010-10-16T05:08:40Z")
The C&C guys list quite a few Toyotas as cars they don't like (with fewer repairs needed, their revenue is less) -- (I'm assuming I read this right). Anyway, they don't list the RAV4. Any reason why? They list Honda's… --- ## [Airbags didn't deploy in front end collision?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbags-didnt-deploy-in-front-end-collision/55789)
**Author:** [@sarako](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarako)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbags-didnt-deploy-in-front-end-collision/55789 "2010-10-15T19:29:10Z")
I was recently in an accident with my 2007 Honda Accord ... a woman ran a red light in front of me, and I didn't have time to stop, so I hit her front left tire / fender area. She was driving an Explorer. I have estim… --- ## [Buying a Used Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car/56394)
**Author:** [@mrsd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrsd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car/56394 "2010-10-15T18:19:25Z")
I am looking to buy a used car but not sure what I should get. I don?t really have the best credit and not a lot of money to spend (between 6 and 10K). I?ve been looking at a 2008 Dodge Avenger but don?t really know much… --- ## [GM and China Queries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-and-china-queries/56391)
**Author:** [@James\_B\_Bleeker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_B_Bleeker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-and-china-queries/56391 "2010-10-15T10:36:40Z")
Background: On the Midday Program of Minnesota Public Radio, a Far Eastern expert expressed the opinion that General Motors Corporation will close down all of its North American manufacturing facilities over time an… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=419) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=421)