# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=458 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 459 --- ## [Increase gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/increase-gas-mileage/40952)
**Author:** [@peteeastin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peteeastin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/increase-gas-mileage/40952 "2009-12-19T18:07:38Z")
A friend recently invested money in a product called MMPG System. Their web site is befreetech.com. This system guarantees gas mileage will increase by 50%. He recently purchased a Chevy truck that gets 15 miles per gall… --- ## [Drivimh Habits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivimh-habits/40931)
**Author:** [@Christos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivimh-habits/40931 "2009-12-19T03:44:41Z")
I drive a car with manual transmission. When I see from far that the traffic light is read, I shift to neutral and let the car role until either I apply the brakes. The question I have is: Is this the proper way to dri… --- ## [2009 Corolla or 2010 Focus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-corolla-or-2010-focus/40639)
**Author:** [@MattTrz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MattTrz)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-corolla-or-2010-focus/40639 "2009-12-19T01:21:29Z")
Looking for opinions on which should I purchase? 1. Used 2009 Toyota Corolla S with 19,000 miles 2. New 2010 Ford Focus SE The delivered price of the Focus is $100 less than the Corolla (which has a great price). … --- ## [Unintended consequences](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unintended-consequences/40864)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2009, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unintended-consequences/40864 "2009-12-18T20:31:17Z")
Not a question as much as a comment: Who would have thought that the new LED traffic lights would cause a safety problem in the colder areas of the country? Take a look at: http://hos...5-20-42-05 --- ## [Snow Tires (not again!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-not-again/40842)
**Author:** [@jennifer123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jennifer123)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2009, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires-not-again/40842 "2009-12-18T15:00:50Z")
I have a 2006 Toyota Sienna (fwd). It has and has always had lousy performance on ice and snow, even though we are experienced and conservative drivers. We live in a city and most of the time it isn't an issue. We lik… --- ## [Ingenious temporary repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ingenious-temporary-repairs/40861)
**Author:** [@geekzilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geekzilla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2009, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ingenious-temporary-repairs/40861 "2009-12-17T06:20:54Z")
Many of these ideas would never occur to me. Or any other same person, either. http://chicanadas.com/gallery/main.php --- ## [Uncontrolled acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uncontrolled-acceleration/39995)
**Author:** [@naumoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naumoff)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uncontrolled-acceleration/39995 "2009-12-16T13:03:53Z")
Maybe this has been answered before, but in light of the Toyota recall just announced, is there not some way to stop a car with an accelerator stuck wide open? Could you not put the car in neutral? I guess turning off … --- ## [Severe cold car starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-cold-car-starting/40706)
**Author:** [@chrisfrank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisfrank)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-cold-car-starting/40706 "2009-12-16T10:09:12Z")
Ok, I've looked all over the internet and can't get any solid info on this. I moved from Texas to Edmonton, AB Canada. I brought my Toyota Sienna with me. I have a one year old battery I bought in Canada. Its 875 (is… --- ## [Something to go even with a toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-to-go-even-with-a-toyota/40785)
**Author:** [@teenchanic09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teenchanic09)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-to-go-even-with-a-toyota/40785 "2009-12-16T09:40:43Z")
hey guys. my friend has a 1986 toyota corolla gt-s otherwise known as AE86. me and him are like brothers so sure enough we want to race thing is i dont have a sporty car yet but am in the process of trying to get one as … --- ## [Jump Starters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-starters/40790)
**Author:** [@Grayco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grayco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-starters/40790 "2009-12-15T18:13:58Z")
My guy wants a jump starter for Christmas for his fleet of aging clunkers:) Any suggestions for a good one that doesn't cost a fortune? Are the ones with air compressors any good? The clunkers always seem to have a flat … --- ## [Madison Avenue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/madison-avenue/40658)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 10:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/madison-avenue/40658 "2009-12-15T10:37:24Z")
Has anyone else ever been annoyed to the point of disliking a manufacturer.because of lame commercials?I particularly disliked the older Jeep and Saturn commercails and the new Chevy commercials,dont like people throwing… --- ## [Filling up gas tank in rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filling-up-gas-tank-in-rain/40548)
**Author:** [@abxxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abxxx)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/filling-up-gas-tank-in-rain/40548 "2009-12-14T23:07:58Z")
What if my gas tank is almost empty and I have to drive 100 more miles and it is raining hard. What is the worst case scenario if I fill up my gas tank in a hard driving rain and the rain is getting into the tank? Thank … --- ## [Where do you start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-start/40755)
**Author:** [@shush\_84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shush_84)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-do-you-start/40755 "2009-12-14T18:16:30Z")
I have a truck and would like to rebuild it. Where do you start first? Would like some advise. --- ## [Used Car Performance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-performance/40729)
**Author:** [@gmarieabq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmarieabq)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-performance/40729 "2009-12-14T02:32:00Z")
I am considering buying a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid with 140k miles. Any comments on long term performance of this model? --- ## [Should I go car-free now that I've moved to Boston?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-go-car-free-now-that-ive-moved-to-boston/40701)
**Author:** [@Francesca914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francesca914)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-go-car-free-now-that-ive-moved-to-boston/40701 "2009-12-13T22:46:23Z")
Hello I just moved to downtown Boston from out of state. I used to live in the country where I needed a car. Now, I mostly take the train. I have a reserved (outdoor) parking spot and I take my car out maybe once ev… --- ## [Thermoelectric generators to recover waste heat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermoelectric-generators-to-recover-waste-heat/40615)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Russell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Russell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermoelectric-generators-to-recover-waste-heat/40615 "2009-12-13T14:32:17Z")
According to an online source (Wikipedia), auto makers have Thermoelectric generators to recover waste heat from engines and provide electric power. Can anybody verify this? Wikipedia: Germany automakers Volkswage… --- ## [Car cleaning kits for Christmas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cleaning-kits-for-christmas/40642)
**Author:** [@levander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/levander)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cleaning-kits-for-christmas/40642 "2009-12-13T14:03:24Z")
I've about decided I'm just gonna get everyone in my family a car cleaning kit. We all use self-cleaning car wash places, where you insert quarters for so much time to spray your car with high pressure water hoses, and … --- ## [New Car Ad Ons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-ad-ons/40659)
**Author:** [@Len\_Eckel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Len_Eckel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-ad-ons/40659 "2009-12-12T19:51:58Z")
I agree with not buying paint and sealant add ons. However, clear bras seem to make a lot of sense in Montana where we get a lot of gravel and sand paint chipping. Would you recommend a clear bra and if so, what type? … --- ## [Lost title](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-title/40649)
**Author:** [@bpcustoms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bpcustoms)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-title/40649 "2009-12-12T19:42:24Z")
can i sell a car to someone if i lost the title, and can the buyer order a new title or do i have to? --- ## [What do you think about the new Nissan Cube 2009?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-nissan-cube-2009/40431)
**Author:** [@violet0019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/violet0019)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-new-nissan-cube-2009/40431 "2009-12-12T19:12:03Z")
I recently posted about purchasing a used PT Cruiser. There may be an alternative decision \>\> to maybe purchase a new car instead...... I test drove the Nissan Cube, and found the seat to be very comfortable. … --- ## [What will run longer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-run-longer/40513)
**Author:** [@pediatric\_hero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pediatric_hero)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-run-longer/40513 "2009-12-12T06:38:26Z")
I'm looking to buy a used car. The two options I'm considering are a 2002 Hyundai Accent with one owner and 93,000 miles. The other is a 1998 honda accord with 64,000 miles with an original owner and then a fix it and se… --- ## [Car accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accident/40605)
**Author:** [@lahpt09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lahpt09)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accident/40605 "2009-12-12T06:27:51Z")
If the driver of a car is coming south at a high rate of speed and all of a suddent the car starts spinning and hits another car, and the speeding car back end ends up smashed in and the driver side of the other car from… --- ## [Tire size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-size/40623)
**Author:** [@mrb3990](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrb3990)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-size/40623 "2009-12-12T06:24:30Z")
Hello all. I was looking at the window sticker of my 2010 yaris and I noticed that the car comes standard with 14 inch steel wheels with P175/65R14 tires. However, since I purchased the power package, I got 15 inch ste… --- ## [Car cleaning kits for Christmas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cleaning-kits-for-christmas/40641)
**Author:** [@levander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/levander)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cleaning-kits-for-christmas/40641 "2009-12-12T00:51:09Z")
I've about decided I'm just gonna get everyone in my family a car cleaning kit. We all use self-cleaning car wash places, where you insert quarters for so much time to spray your car with high pressure --- ## [Tiger's wreck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tigers-wreck/40289)
**Author:** [@jfcompton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfcompton)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tigers-wreck/40289 "2009-12-11T15:47:43Z")
I own a Caddy. I saw damage on Tiger's Caddy after wreck. No airbag deployment and no Onstar call. What is going on ? Should I wreck is this what I should expect ? --- ## [Would Prius make good delivery vehicle with multiple short trips daily?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-prius-make-good-delivery-vehicle-with-multiple-short-trips-daily/40518)
**Author:** [@klroberts51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klroberts51)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-prius-make-good-delivery-vehicle-with-multiple-short-trips-daily/40518 "2009-12-11T07:58:15Z")
If you had to start the vehicle forty times a day and took short trips of 1/2 to 3 miles per, six days a week would that be hard on the battery system and the power button? Can the prius start and run on the engine al… --- ## [2wd or 4wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2wd-or-4wd/40580)
**Author:** [@Teachaman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teachaman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2wd-or-4wd/40580 "2009-12-11T01:50:21Z")
I need a pickup truck. Mine died. I want to spend $2000 on a new one. I will use it for dump runs, hauling very heavy stuff, pulling a 20ft boat, and driving around in Rhode Island. My three boys want to come along. For … --- ## [Add comment if you had Honda accord trans problem too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/add-comment-if-you-had-honda-accord-trans-problem-too/40405)
**Author:** [@alexv6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexv6)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2009, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/add-comment-if-you-had-honda-accord-trans-problem-too/40405 "2009-12-09T15:13:47Z")
I have a 2001 Honda accord ex v6 and I just found out that I am just about to need a new tranny, my mom also has one but hers is a 2000 and her went out sometime last year, so I'm wondering how many people have this prob… --- ## [What's a car worth as parts/scrap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-car-worth-as-parts-scrap/40442)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2009, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-car-worth-as-parts-scrap/40442 "2009-12-09T03:10:03Z")
Supposing one were to buy a car cheap (say, impound or from a wreck). Then, one takes the car back to the "bat cave," and proceeds to strip all the high-value parts off of it (i.e. the cat, plus any Al+Cu parts). Once th… --- ## [4x4 conversion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-conversion/40290)
**Author:** [@jakenick8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakenick8)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2009, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-conversion/40290 "2009-12-08T23:05:23Z")
has anyone ever heard of somebody converting a 2000 dodge ram 3500 2x4 dually into a 4x4? i need a 4x4 vehicle but i cannot afford to buy one, even used, however i can easily get the 4x4 parts off of a budies wrecked tru… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=457) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=459)