# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=434 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 435 --- ## [Camper vans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camper-vans/51126)
**Author:** [@shoafy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shoafy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camper-vans/51126 "2010-07-02T17:11:36Z")
Looking for one like the old VW campers. With good mileage and low maintenance and affordable price. Any suggestions as to which type and model? thanks a bunch! Donna --- ## [Glossary/List of Automotive Terms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glossary-list-of-automotive-terms/51147)
**Author:** [@DesertSurfer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesertSurfer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glossary-list-of-automotive-terms/51147 "2010-07-02T17:03:13Z")
Hi- I'm wondering if there is a website that has a glossary of common automotive/vehicle terms and definitions. I don't know much about car and truck repair, but would like to learn. Thanks. --- ## [Great Car Songs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-car-songs/50940)
**Author:** [@Morgan\_Plus4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgan_Plus4)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-car-songs/50940 "2010-07-02T02:49:20Z")
I am headed to the wilds of Oregon for our annual "Rag Top Rally", and would like to present a gift CD to my fellow travelers of great car & road trip songs. My list incudes: Deuce Coupe, Mustang Sally, Route 66, Pink… --- ## [Catalytic converters, what would ruin a fairly new one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-what-would-ruin-a-fairly-new-one/51166)
**Author:** [@seahawkman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seahawkman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-what-would-ruin-a-fairly-new-one/51166 "2010-07-02T02:30:04Z")
If a cat. converter is replaced, what would cause it to read that it is not working? How can you ruin one that is not that old???? --- ## [Rust Resistant Car Makes & Models](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-resistant-car-makes-models/50924)
**Author:** [@Syracuse\_Shirley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Syracuse_Shirley)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-resistant-car-makes-models/50924 "2010-07-01T07:42:59Z")
I plan to buy a new (or lightly used)U.S. made compact car later this year. Which car bodies have better rust resistance - GM's or Fords? I am looking at a Ford Focus & a GM Alero. Thanks. --- ## [Cars for sore hips, legs that don't bend... what to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-sore-hips-legs-that-dont-bend-what-to-buy/50846)
**Author:** [@alchase](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alchase)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-for-sore-hips-legs-that-dont-bend-what-to-buy/50846 "2010-07-01T02:25:59Z")
My mother has a hip/leg that doesn't work well. 93yrs with lots of miles. She needs a car with a passenger door that opens wide, a low side that allows her to slide her leg in as much as possible without bending the hip/… --- ## [Help buying a used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-buying-a-used-car/51124)
**Author:** [@discodog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/discodog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2010, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-buying-a-used-car/51124 "2010-07-01T00:05:31Z")
I am looking a buy either a used 2004 honda civic sedan or a 2005 chevy malibu sedan. Both have about 98000 miles and are about the same price. The malibu is a v6 and the civic is a v4. The civic should get better gas… --- ## [Proper Tire Changing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-tire-changing/51099)
**Author:** [@shellhammer1987](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shellhammer1987)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-tire-changing/51099 "2010-06-30T23:43:55Z")
What is the proper method of jacking up a car to change the tire. Hyundai 07 Entourage. When jacking up the rear, the whole rear came off the ground even though I was only jacking on one side. Why is this? Never had this… --- ## [Rear Tail Spoilers: function or cosmetic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-tail-spoilers-function-or-cosmetic/51012)
**Author:** [@mnnussbaum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mnnussbaum)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-tail-spoilers-function-or-cosmetic/51012 "2010-06-30T15:12:39Z")
I'd like to know if the optional large rear tail spoilers that are on the trunk lids of the 2006 Subaru IMPREZA WRX models are functional or cosmetic at speeds of less than 120 miles per hour. Does that large loop stabi… --- ## [What would you get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-get/51030)
**Author:** [@karguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karguy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-get/51030 "2010-06-30T02:17:33Z")
Assuming a 40K limit, what new car would you recommend? I've mainly been looking at sedans and all wheel drive would be nice to have. This is a big decision so any feedback is appreciated. --- ## [Reputable Cross-Country Shipping Company?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reputable-cross-country-shipping-company/51070)
**Author:** [@megan1104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megan1104)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reputable-cross-country-shipping-company/51070 "2010-06-29T21:19:02Z")
I am moving from Boston to Seattle and am thinking about shipping my car and flying out separately. (This avoids several days in a very small car with my cat.) I am worried about finding a reputable company. Does anyo… --- ## [Questions about transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-transmissions/51051)
**Author:** [@paperclip-9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paperclip-9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-transmissions/51051 "2010-06-29T13:51:27Z")
I have a pretty fair understanding of how transmissions work but one thing has always puzzled me. Suppose you are driving along the road and the light turns red. You stop. Obviously the wheels aren't moving but your engi… --- ## [Idle problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-problem/50885)
**Author:** [@lovemyf1fitydude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lovemyf1fitydude)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2010, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-problem/50885 "2010-06-29T01:29:37Z")
my truck idles at around 750rpm and sometimes hesitates a little when i accelerate. i was wondering if some type of sensor might be bad or something? --- ## [Cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control/50934)
**Author:** [@dfraleyl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dfraleyl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control/50934 "2010-06-28T19:22:36Z")
I am really big on using the cruise control in every instance it is practical. does using my cruise control at lot increase or decrease my gas mileage --- ## [What's in Your Trunk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-in-your-trunk/25795)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-in-your-trunk/25795 "2010-06-28T00:16:03Z")
You've seen what's in our trunk. Tell us what you like to have in your car. We'd love to hear what's important to you. Tom and Ray Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers --- ## [We have the technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-have-the-technology/50854)
**Author:** [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-have-the-technology/50854 "2010-06-27T16:30:20Z")
2011 v6 mustang attains 48.5 mpg at mileage challenge in Bristol Tn. 1457 laps @43.9 mph. Several new pieces out there today. http://www...lenge-html Yes it was driving technique by professionals, but the poin… --- ## [Timing Belt Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/50909)
**Author:** [@lucywilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucywilliams)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/50909 "2010-06-27T00:09:56Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Sienna Van with 250,000+ miles on her. She has a non-interference engine. My boyfriend thinks it's time to replace the timing belt. I, however, like to live my life on the edge. BTW, I travel dai… --- ## [Air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning/50879)
**Author:** [@sporty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sporty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2010, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning/50879 "2010-06-26T21:30:04Z")
driving back from vacation in my father-in-law's 4 or 5 year old impala, i noticed that the a.c. switch did not need to be on in order to make cold air. the recirculate switch did need to be on, however, along with the … --- ## [Fuel efficiency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficiency/50862)
**Author:** [@nrlicker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nrlicker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2010, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-efficiency/50862 "2010-06-26T14:31:49Z")
which makes the most sense if fuel efficieny is your goal: hybrid or disel? --- ## [Mystery Motoring Malady - A Serious Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-motoring-malady-a-serious-problem/50740)
**Author:** [@ajgordon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ajgordon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2010, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-motoring-malady-a-serious-problem/50740 "2010-06-26T14:15:35Z")
We bought a 2010 Prius a few months ago and almost from the start, my \>\> wife has complained of becoming physically ill whenever she rides in \>\> it. No, it is not because she is sitting next to me. Almost as soon … --- ## [Should I lend my car for a road trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-lend-my-car-for-a-road-trip/50718)
**Author:** [@Sec256](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sec256)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2010, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-lend-my-car-for-a-road-trip/50718 "2010-06-26T10:19:11Z")
As I was listening to the show this week I wondered if I am making the right decision in lending my car to my sister for a summer road trip. This road trip is 1.5 weeks and goes from CA to Boise,ID to Portland, OR and b… --- ## [GPS activation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-activation/50836)
**Author:** [@kooljulez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kooljulez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-activation/50836 "2010-06-25T18:16:25Z")
Bought a used 2007 Honda Accord with factory installed GPS. It doesn't have anything on it. Is there an activation CD needed? Where can I get it? Thanks --- ## [Auto Wholesale?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-wholesale/50683)
**Author:** [@rsog2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rsog2000)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-wholesale/50683 "2010-06-24T22:43:06Z")
What is it mean if a car dealer calls themselves "wholesale"? --- ## [4 cylinder vs. 6 cyliner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-cylinder-vs-6-cyliner/50773)
**Author:** [@kgossett1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgossett1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-cylinder-vs-6-cyliner/50773 "2010-06-24T22:22:08Z")
I am looking at buying a used SUV, and need more info about the difference between 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder. I know that 6 is more power, but I just am not sure I need it. I live near the beach, and drive interstates,… --- ## [Intermittant cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-cruise-control/50799)
**Author:** [@carmaniac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carmaniac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-cruise-control/50799 "2010-06-24T22:10:27Z")
On my 1994 Acura Integra most of the time, but not always, I can't activate the cruise control, unless I repeatedly and rapidly press the set button or even the resume button on the steering wheel 20 or 30 times or even … --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2001 GMC Sierra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-vs-2001-gmc-sierra/50725)
**Author:** [@Laura.Gryder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laura.Gryder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-vs-2001-gmc-sierra/50725 "2010-06-24T21:58:44Z")
Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me with a question I have. I am currently driving a 2006 Toyota Corolla with approximately 55,000 miles. It gets about 35-37 mpg (I can't recall which). It has been a pretty good… --- ## [Overt or Covert?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overt-or-covert/50759)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overt-or-covert/50759 "2010-06-24T20:21:33Z")
http://www...ne/06.html The last time I suggested something like what Tom and Ray have suggested here in this forum, I got bashed for it. The main gripe is that "If you don't trust your teenage driver, don't hand h… --- ## [Air Conditioning Dilema in Southwest Florida](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-dilema-in-southwest-florida/50785)
**Author:** [@piperdavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/piperdavis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-dilema-in-southwest-florida/50785 "2010-06-24T16:28:10Z")
Is it hard on a car to start the engine with the air conditioner in "on" position? Also, is it bad to start the car by leaning across the passenger side to turn the car on? --- ## [Austin Healey Replica registration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/austin-healey-replica-registration/50750)
**Author:** [@niseag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/niseag)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2010, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/austin-healey-replica-registration/50750 "2010-06-23T22:13:52Z")
Interested in ppurchasing a turn key Austin Healey Replica but it seems to be very difficult to register replica cars in California, is there any help or advise --- ## [Dash defrost heat buttons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-defrost-heat-buttons/50760)
**Author:** [@totootto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/totootto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2010, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-defrost-heat-buttons/50760 "2010-06-23T15:35:54Z")
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