# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=457 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 458 --- ## [Warming up the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warming-up-the-car/41316)
**Author:** [@wink01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wink01)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warming-up-the-car/41316 "2009-12-28T07:13:12Z")
My husband insists that we not turn the heat on in the car until the temperature gauge begins to register warm. I'm OK with leaving the fan off, but he also insists on turning the temperature gauge to COLD. This results … --- ## [Jumper cables or battery booster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumper-cables-or-battery-booster/36838)
**Author:** [@Scrabbler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrabbler)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumper-cables-or-battery-booster/36838 "2009-12-28T02:50:29Z")
In my quest to be more prepared for roadside emergencies, I've decided to get either a good set of jumper cables or a portable battery booster. But which one? I've thought of possible advantages to each: Battery b… --- ## [Disel passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disel-passat/41305)
**Author:** [@copwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/copwood)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disel-passat/41305 "2009-12-28T01:37:47Z")
my son wants to buy a 1997 disel passat with 200,000 miles for $3000. Is this price good, bad, ridiculous? what problems can he expect? should I tell him I'll disown him if he buys this car. --- ## [Replacing my totaled Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-totaled-forester/41175)
**Author:** [@jpall11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpall11)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2009, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-totaled-forester/41175 "2009-12-27T21:56:08Z")
Hi, Heart broken over my totaled Subaru Forester 2001. Only 53,000 miles! Exhausted by the idea of car shopping. Not in my xmas plans. So would love your help in recommending replacement options. Another For… --- ## [Cruise Control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control/41297)
**Author:** [@saulrivkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saulrivkin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2009, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cruise-control/41297 "2009-12-27T01:13:57Z")
I recently purchased a 2009 Honda Civic Ex.I used the cruised control on a trip to Florida. It worked perfectly. I took a second trip to Florida and when I put on the cruise control a message on the panel showed "main… --- ## [Kind of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kind-of-car/41014)
**Author:** [@helentaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/helentaylor)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kind-of-car/41014 "2009-12-26T16:56:59Z")
I am leaning toward purchasing a 08 Sebring AWD for my 16 yr son. We live in NW Missouri and I am looking for safety and winter driveability. Could you comment on my choice or offer some alternatives? --- ## [Toyota RAV4 Moon Roof Install](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-moon-roof-install/41277)
**Author:** [@speruyera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/speruyera)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-moon-roof-install/41277 "2009-12-26T14:04:02Z")
Hi all! Prior to picking up my RAV4 this week, I am having a moonroof installed. Since the base model RAV4 doesn't come from the factory with a moonroof, one will be installed. They don't do it at the dealership but at a… --- ## [2003 Olds Alero stutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-olds-alero-stutters/41264)
**Author:** [@James1814](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James1814)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-olds-alero-stutters/41264 "2009-12-26T02:46:09Z")
I have a 2003 Olds Alero. From about Aprill to October, the car stuuters and occasionally dies. Could this be from oxygenated fuels? Is there a way to fix this issue. I live in San Joaquin valley in California. --- ## [How to sell a car with a damaged body?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-sell-a-car-with-a-damaged-body/41226)
**Author:** [@kespiau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kespiau)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2009, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-sell-a-car-with-a-damaged-body/41226 "2009-12-25T19:00:12Z")
I have a 2001 Honda Civic 2D Coupe. The front bumper has a dent, the front windshield is shattered, the hood does not close completely, and there a are a few scratches on the 2 doors. Any advice for the best way to sel… --- ## [Link Between Chinese Drywall and Garaged Cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/link-between-chinese-drywall-and-garaged-cars/41259)
**Author:** [@paladin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paladin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2009, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/link-between-chinese-drywall-and-garaged-cars/41259 "2009-12-25T18:18:56Z")
Has anyone found a link between the problems associated with Chinese drywall and their cars garaged in their house with Chinese drywall? This might include electrical problems, fabric problems, and air filter proble… --- ## [Drive now Talk later, the other half](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-now-talk-later-the-other-half/41168)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-now-talk-later-the-other-half/41168 "2009-12-24T20:27:27Z")
I agree with the campaign against talking on a cell phone while driving, but it struck me that when a driver is on a cell phone, there is someone on the other end of that conversation. Maybe the campaign against dis… --- ## [Upholstery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upholstery/40251)
**Author:** [@marksvw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marksvw)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upholstery/40251 "2009-12-24T15:46:54Z")
Is there a product or method to make coarse upholstery less scratchy ? --- ## [Walmart Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walmart-battery/40767)
**Author:** [@bossgt82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bossgt82)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walmart-battery/40767 "2009-12-24T07:43:56Z")
Has anyone ever purchased a Everstart battery from Walmart and are they reliable? --- ## [Police vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/police-vehicles/40392)
**Author:** [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/police-vehicles/40392 "2009-12-24T05:52:24Z")
Yes, Robert Gift, Police have Expeditions, pickups, jeeps, vans, etc but do NOT drive 105. ---- The reason for this post ?----- Today I saw a Beautiful Police truck, knew they don't drive it 105, thought of the 10… --- ## [Are OPTIMA YELLOWTOP Batteries the best?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-optima-yellowtop-batteries-the-best/40438)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-optima-yellowtop-batteries-the-best/40438 "2009-12-24T03:06:40Z")
I'm asking. My car is a 2007 Corolla CE and has 42,000 miles (About 3 years old now.) I probably have another 2 years on the ole' OEM battery. I don't know much about car batteries--question is, what are the … --- ## [Electric Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-vehicles/40910)
**Author:** [@thevalueofpie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thevalueofpie)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-vehicles/40910 "2009-12-24T00:47:26Z")
Hi there!! I'm thinking of buying an electric car, and I'd love to know what I should be looking for...and what questions I should be asking? Thank you!! --- ## [Illegal sign switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/illegal-sign-switch/41148)
**Author:** [@roadrunnr43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roadrunnr43)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/illegal-sign-switch/41148 "2009-12-24T00:27:59Z")
about a year ago, the town changed a speed limit sign that read 40 MPH, to 35 MPH. wich is immediatly after a round-about (the only one in town). looking for funds, the police always had a car on that street, usually in … --- ## [Hybrid vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-vehicles/40657)
**Author:** [@hmgbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hmgbird)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-vehicles/40657 "2009-12-23T22:18:01Z")
My John Deere compact utility tractor (and many others, including Kubotas, uses a Yanmar 23 hp 3 cylinder diesel engine. The engine has a fairly high operating rpm (for a diesel) of 3500. At that speed, it develops its p… --- ## [Wipers straight up for bad weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-straight-up-for-bad-weather/41122)
**Author:** [@moonunit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moonunit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-straight-up-for-bad-weather/41122 "2009-12-23T16:50:33Z")
I have never seen this until recently. What are the pros and cons? What is the purpose? I must admit that in some of my old neighborhoods, those wipers would have been snapped off by unsavory characters. --- ## [Poor MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-mpg/41150)
**Author:** [@Guy\_Rouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guy_Rouse)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poor-mpg/41150 "2009-12-23T16:13:16Z")
We have a 2010 RX 350, and I am very disappointed in our MPG. We do live in Wash DC, and our daily commute take us up and down a number of inclines (small hills)within the city. But I never expected MPG of 15.6 - 16.9 --- ## [Car going from park to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-going-from-park-to-drive/41171)
**Author:** [@sherrymyra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sherrymyra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 9:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-going-from-park-to-drive/41171 "2009-12-23T09:06:28Z")
Has anyone ever heard of an idling car going from park into drive? It seems that if anything it would go from park into reverse. Is it possible for this to happen? --- ## [Is shifting into neutral for automatic cars at long stop lights beneficial?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-shifting-into-neutral-for-automatic-cars-at-long-stop-lights-beneficial/40945)
**Author:** [@goforsushi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goforsushi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-shifting-into-neutral-for-automatic-cars-at-long-stop-lights-beneficial/40945 "2009-12-22T21:45:39Z")
I often drive on a road that has lots of long stop lights (about a minute to two). A friend said she usually shifts into neutral when at a stop light, saying it's better on the car. I think it's better than putting it i… --- ## [Trade in Value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value/41097)
**Author:** [@jonezy64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonezy64)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trade-in-value/41097 "2009-12-21T23:20:14Z")
In February of this year, I had to replace the motor on my '98 toyota camry at 211,000 miles due to oil pump going out. Replacement motor had 99,000 miles on it. When I trade this car in, hopefully before the year is o… --- ## [Air Circulation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-circulation/41091)
**Author:** [@CarolIrene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolIrene)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-circulation/41091 "2009-12-21T20:40:29Z")
Does a window need to be open to have air circulation in a car? --- ## [1997 Cadillac Deville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cadillac-deville/41030)
**Author:** [@Donniep66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donniep66)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cadillac-deville/41030 "2009-12-21T19:51:06Z")
Last year I bought a new car and gave my old car (1997 Cadillac)to my Grandson to drive. The information on the Cadillac said to use premium gas, which I always did. My Grandson works part time and goes to school and tr… --- ## [Experience with EBay Vehicle Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/experience-with-ebay-vehicle-purchase/40869)
**Author:** [@stalloo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stalloo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/experience-with-ebay-vehicle-purchase/40869 "2009-12-21T17:15:41Z")
Hi all, has anyone got buying a vehicle from Ebay and aware of the Ebay Vehicle Purchase Protection plan? if so, i would like to benefit from your experience. can you please send me an email to my id stalloo@hotmail… --- ## [Keep it or Sell it - 1999 Infiniti I30 Limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-sell-it-1999-infiniti-i30-limited/41002)
**Author:** [@SCMSoCal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SCMSoCal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-sell-it-1999-infiniti-i30-limited/41002 "2009-12-21T01:04:10Z")
1999 Infiniti I30 limited with 145k miles bought new. Garage stored and in California the entire time. First problem EVER occurred 4 months ago when radiator and thermostat needed to be replaced and transmission fluid … --- ## [Reliable but beautiful convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-but-beautiful-convertible/35474)
**Author:** [@lglady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lglady)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2009, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliable-but-beautiful-convertible/35474 "2009-12-20T22:59:59Z")
I recently was in an accident, first one in 25 years, and unfortunately I was in my '92 Corvette convertible. The insurance company totaled it. So my question for the experts here is I am shopping for a new summer driver… --- ## [From the Washington Area, Happy Snow Shoveling!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-the-washington-area-happy-snow-shoveling/40957)
**Author:** [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2009, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-the-washington-area-happy-snow-shoveling/40957 "2009-12-20T14:22:47Z")
Now its time to see if the old Homelite Jacobson Snow blower will fire up! --- ## [Mold in heat system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-in-heat-system/41005)
**Author:** [@buchdvm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buchdvm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2009, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-in-heat-system/41005 "2009-12-20T02:25:12Z")
How to sanitize the heating and cooling system? Have already used aerosol sprays [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=456) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=458)