# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=44 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 45 --- ## [2011 Odyssey vs 2011 Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-odyssey-vs-2011-sienna/192905)
**Author:** [@jimmy01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmy01)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-odyssey-vs-2011-sienna/192905 "2023-09-16T21:17:10Z")
Which one is more reliable and cheaper to maintain in the long run. 2011 Odyssey with 70000 miles, or 2011 sienna (v6) with 120000 miles. --- ## [Lifter rattle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-rattle/192798)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-rattle/192798 "2023-09-13T23:10:48Z")
Seller said it was running warm so it sat for awhile. 6 months? I drove it for 15-20 min and it ran fine. Yes a bit warm. Oil level is ok. Pulled heads. Didn’t touch lifters. Got it running today and it rattles like cr… --- ## [Simple Car Theft Protection Gadget?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-car-theft-protection-gadget/192382)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-car-theft-protection-gadget/192382 "2023-09-13T15:13:00Z")
I’d like something simple. I hide a gadget somewhere on the car, and if the car gets stolen, I phone its telephone number, and it tells me its GPS coordinates. Perhaps there is a one time cell-phone connect “pay as you… --- ## [Mini radiator looking thing under my grill 09 PT cruiser non turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-radiator-looking-thing-under-my-grill-09-pt-cruiser-non-turbo/192843)
**Author:** [@jb86nov\_186786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb86nov_186786)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-radiator-looking-thing-under-my-grill-09-pt-cruiser-non-turbo/192843 "2023-09-12T22:14:47Z")
So I noticed this little mini radiator looking thing that is literally dangling in front under my grill. I’ve looked it up to see what it is but I don’t know for sure if its transmission fluid cooler or oil cooler? And h… --- ## [Lottery causing long lines for gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lottery-causing-long-lines-for-gas/192396)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lottery-causing-long-lines-for-gas/192396 "2023-09-11T23:23:40Z")
My town of about 50k is now down to four gas stations, only one of them has parking other than at the pump. The three stations that don’t have other parking, but a reasonable price for gas are now two or three cars deep… --- ## [Brake fade on long very slow downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fade-on-long-very-slow-downhill/192642)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fade-on-long-very-slow-downhill/192642 "2023-09-11T16:37:15Z")
The last time I drove on this particular steep and rough unpaved forest road, it was in my '85 Nissan pickup with 5 speed manual transmission. In those days, I made that trip several times over three summers. It was just… --- ## [When did you last use a compression gauge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-you-last-use-a-compression-gauge/192755)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-you-last-use-a-compression-gauge/192755 "2023-09-10T22:40:48Z")
Ray’s latest deals with picking a compression gauge. I was surprised he hasn’t used one in years. Mine? 25 years, at least, but I don’t have a shop. When did you last use one? No Need To Break The Bank When Picking A Co… --- ## [Why do I smell burnt hair when I drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-smell-burnt-hair-when-i-drive/192773)
**Author:** [@CourtneyCole\_186800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CourtneyCole_186800)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-smell-burnt-hair-when-i-drive/192773 "2023-09-10T20:22:08Z")
I have a 1998 Merc Mystique. Great car. Under 100,000. Drives nice. But, when I drive I always smell burnt hair! Recently replaced all 4 brakes and an oil change. Still, burnt hair. Engine temp stays neutral. Car behaves… --- ## [Old car tax](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-tax/192563)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-tax/192563 "2023-09-10T17:23:49Z")
Here’s an article from the AP about the expansion of the old car tax in London. They’ve had it for a while in the central city and now are expanding it to the suburbs. If your car is older than 2006 or a diesel and older… --- ## [Rusted nuts solution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-nuts-solution/192754)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-nuts-solution/192754 "2023-09-10T16:54:05Z")
I have been a pbblaster guy and happy. on a different site people say kroil or free is better. Your thoughts? --- ## [Mirror bore cylinder lining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-bore-cylinder-lining/192769)
**Author:** [@Hugemoth\_144444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hugemoth_144444)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-bore-cylinder-lining/192769 "2023-09-10T14:53:08Z")
Nissan, Ford, VW, and other engine manufactures now use something they call mirror bore instead of the more traditional steel sleeve liners. Molten iron is sprayed on to aluminum cylinder walls to a thickness of 0.2 mm t… --- ## [Diagnosis puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosis-puzzler/192756)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosis-puzzler/192756 "2023-09-10T05:09:24Z")
Ok, I already know the answer, but feel free to make your guess. Modern configured but older car seems to have suddenly and for no clear reason lost much of its engine power and engine is misfiring so badly it is nearl… --- ## [Cruise-control limit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-limit/74651)
**Author:** [@NJ\_Frank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NJ_Frank)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control-limit/74651 "2023-09-10T03:54:35Z")
Why do cruise controls cut off at below about 25 mph? I could use the ability to cruise at as low as 10 mph, but have never seen one that will do it. Can this be changed by reprogramming a computer (2003 Silverado and 20… --- ## [Ray's Column, Diesel in a gasoline engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rays-column-diesel-in-a-gasoline-engine/192696)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rays-column-diesel-in-a-gasoline-engine/192696 "2023-09-10T02:25:17Z")
This week’s column (9.5.2023) is the often discussed problem here of an owner accidentally pumping diesel into their gasoline car’s fuel tank. Interesting & informative. But one thing Ray mentions is a little con… --- ## [How did dat happen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-dat-happen/192186)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-dat-happen/192186 "2023-09-09T20:32:33Z")
--- ## [Battery is slowly draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-is-slowly-draining/192709)
**Author:** [@rgw5944\_186693](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rgw5944_186693)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-is-slowly-draining/192709 "2023-09-07T02:00:15Z")
I have developed a slow loss of electricity that will drain the battery dead in a couple weeks if left alone. I’ve had 2 mechanics look at it with no solution. If you have a idea on how to back track the electrical syste… --- ## [Tricked-out Ford Crown Victoria](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tricked-out-ford-crown-victoria/192608)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tricked-out-ford-crown-victoria/192608 "2023-09-06T12:40:08Z")
--- ## [Driver training in a busy parking lot at Home Depot!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-training-in-a-busy-parking-lot-at-home-depot/192579)
**Author:** [@Laisseraller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laisseraller)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-training-in-a-busy-parking-lot-at-home-depot/192579 "2023-09-05T22:41:19Z")
Driving out of control in a busy parking lot at a Home Depot, I recently while shopping at a Home Depot coming out to find your car was hit and wedged between a 2006 Toyota Avalon and a small tree. Apparently the owner o… --- ## [1st to 2nd WOT sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1st-to-2nd-wot-sound/192650)
**Author:** [@CyberGreyN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CyberGreyN)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1st-to-2nd-wot-sound/192650 "2023-09-05T14:20:09Z")
Hey guys, I launched my Elantra N today for the first time today. When I shifted from 1st to 2nd I heard a weird like clunk. It wasn’t very loud and I didn’t feel anything. The car runs fine and shifts fine still. But I’… --- ## [Drive a little? Don't buy an EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-a-little-dont-buy-an-ev/192553)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-a-little-dont-buy-an-ev/192553 "2023-09-05T13:57:19Z")
As I’ve mentioned before, EVs are not a cure-all. There’s a lot of CO2 emitted in building the batteries, so it takes tens of thousands of miles of driving before there’s a benefit to using an EV. Here’s the latest on t… --- ## [Humorous VW Service Invoice from 1979](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humorous-vw-service-invoice-from-1979/192557)
**Author:** [@sageyounger33\_186645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sageyounger33_186645)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humorous-vw-service-invoice-from-1979/192557 "2023-09-04T22:16:29Z")
This is a xerox of a service invoice from a Volkswagen dealer from 1979. I found it in a crate of VW service manuals that I bought at an estate sale. One very unfortunate Louis Union of 32nd & Indian brought his three… --- ## [Whiskey license plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whiskey-license-plate/192636)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whiskey-license-plate/192636 "2023-09-04T02:10:09Z")
Was in MN and bud said oh oh, whiskey plate. They are white and the plate id starts with a W. It means there was a DUI, owner of the car I would guess. Any thing like that where you are? --- ## [Are Station-wagons still sold in the USA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-station-wagons-still-sold-in-the-usa/192626)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-station-wagons-still-sold-in-the-usa/192626 "2023-09-03T17:21:09Z")
Magazine article says the very popular (at the time) Volvo station-wagon’s run has ended in the UK, Volvo SUV models are entirely replacing it. I got to wonder if there are any station- wagons sold in the USA anymo… --- ## [Nissan Rogue 2023 revving up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-2023-revving-up/192619)
**Author:** [@tatoros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tatoros)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-2023-revving-up/192619 "2023-09-03T15:45:25Z")
Hi! Just bought a Rogue 15 days ago and this thing came up. When in N, stepping on the gas pedal and increasing rpm to 2000 then release the pedal rpm begin to slow down and when it reaches around 1000 it revs up a littl… --- ## [North Carolina Vehicle State Inspection Sticker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/north-carolina-vehicle-state-inspection-sticker/192635)
**Author:** [@russharv63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russharv63)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/north-carolina-vehicle-state-inspection-sticker/192635 "2023-09-03T12:36:03Z")
Does anyone know what the procedure is for getting your vehicle inspected in North Carolina? How often do you need to get it inspected? Where is the inspection sticker placed on your car? Is it placed on the front win… --- ## [Heard on KHOW Radio: Someone thought an oil pump could fail and INCREASE oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heard-on-khow-radio-someone-thought-an-oil-pump-could-fail-and-increase-oil-pressure/192604)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heard-on-khow-radio-someone-thought-an-oil-pump-could-fail-and-increase-oil-pressure/192604 "2023-09-02T20:35:36Z")
Driver heard the oil filter burst. (Mazda 3?) After a mile, thengine “froze”. Tow truck operator said the oil filter was missing. They found a trail of motor oil on the pavement. Possible that a failing oil pump c… --- ## [A joint venture of 7 car companies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-joint-venture-of-7-car-companies/192077)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-joint-venture-of-7-car-companies/192077 "2023-09-01T20:36:54Z")
… will add ~30,000 more high-speed EV charging stations over the next few years: --- ## [2015 nissan rogue rpm go up when slowing down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-rpm-go-up-when-slowing-down/179257)
**Author:** [@canadavictoria91\_177122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/canadavictoria91_177122)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-rpm-go-up-when-slowing-down/179257 "2023-09-01T19:05:44Z")
Hi, so when I am driving and I go to slow down my RPM’s go up anywhere from 500 to 1000 RPM’s then go back down. It does this a few times til I usually either come to a complete stop or I speed back up. It has only been … --- ## [Why would tiny droplets injected be.tter than gasoline vapor from a carburetor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-tiny-droplets-injected-be-tter-than-gasoline-vapor-from-a-carburetor/192524)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-tiny-droplets-injected-be-tter-than-gasoline-vapor-from-a-carburetor/192524 "2023-09-01T17:52:57Z")
How can aerosoled fuel injected directly into the cylinder burn better than evaporated gasoline mixed in air vacuumed into the cylinder. Thank you. --- ## [The Car Was an Early-Drop-Off but the Service Writer Cannot Read Cursive, So No Service Was Performed…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-was-an-early-drop-off-but-the-service-writer-cannot-read-cursive-so-no-service-was-performed/192385)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-was-an-early-drop-off-but-the-service-writer-cannot-read-cursive-so-no-service-was-performed/192385 "2023-08-31T11:40:22Z")
This is one of my get-up on my soapbox and scream issues and I would not bring it up here but it came up recently with my neighbor when he took his car in for service with an Early Bird Drop-Off. First a bit of history…… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=43) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=45)