# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=463 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 464 --- ## [Why I don't do it myself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-i-dont-do-it-myself/38560)
**Author:** [@Scrabbler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrabbler)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-i-dont-do-it-myself/38560 "2009-10-26T19:40:36Z")
A week or so ago, put in some new windshield wipers, as I've done before. Wondered why they fit loosely instead of locking into place. Finally got around to checking yesterday. Sure enough, I had put them in backwards… --- ## [On Board Thermometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-board-thermometer/38605)
**Author:** [@curtis2356](https://community.cartalk.com/u/curtis2356)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-board-thermometer/38605 "2009-10-26T14:29:08Z")
How does the on board thermometer work, be mostly accurate and where is the sensor located? Just curious. Curtis --- ## [Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation/38612)
**Author:** [@midblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/midblue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitation/38612 "2009-10-26T00:39:36Z")
I have a standard transmission '90 Miata (recently purchased for low $) and when driving along, if I slowly lift my foot on the accelerator pedal, it doesn't respond until suddenly the engine speed drops and there is a l… --- ## [The Be-All-End-All Tool - The BFH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-be-all-end-all-tool-the-bfh/38460)
**Author:** [@Hammer\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hammer_Jr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-be-all-end-all-tool-the-bfh/38460 "2009-10-26T00:01:15Z")
Have any interesting fixes that involves using a BFH? --- ## [Trailering with an Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailering-with-an-escape/38510)
**Author:** [@wingman1228](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wingman1228)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2009, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailering-with-an-escape/38510 "2009-10-25T18:33:06Z")
I need honest answers about pulling a pop up camper weighing 3000lbs. with an Escape that I am thinking of buying. --- ## [Anti Theft Devices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-devices/38374)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-theft-devices/38374 "2009-10-25T18:14:20Z")
My 87 Integra with 127k miles was stolen from Apt undercover parking in a 1hr window around 7pm. First time my car was ever stolen. Could you guys give some advice on Anti Theft Devices. Previously I was… --- ## [1999 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla/35572)
**Author:** [@Ballad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ballad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla/35572 "2009-10-24T15:21:39Z")
I have a 1998 Honda Accord with 140,000 everything is good except it needs struts to the tune of $1,000. Should I buy a 1999 Toyota Corolla with 28,000 instead for $4,500? --- ## [1980's Camaro Air Induction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980s-camaro-air-induction/38518)
**Author:** [@ULIV1CE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ULIV1CE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980s-camaro-air-induction/38518 "2009-10-24T01:19:51Z")
In the 80's, Camaro had these Air Induction systems. I know the principals of cowl induction, which this was one of. I'm simply not sure what the little doors that opened with the low engine vacuum were for. (remember wh… --- ## [Which Car to Keep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-keep/38419)
**Author:** [@netomich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/netomich)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-to-keep/38419 "2009-10-23T19:52:58Z")
I am moving from the East Coast, where I have a 200 BMW 540i, to the West Coast, where I have a 2003 Mercedes 320 AMG (or rather, my husband, the car nut, bought these cars). Should I keep the BMW (I'd have it transporte… --- ## [Time for a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-for-a-new-car/38503)
**Author:** [@10GoDawgs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/10GoDawgs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-for-a-new-car/38503 "2009-10-23T17:14:18Z")
I currently own a 2006 Chevy Impala V6. I hate it. Sure, it's a smooth and comfortable ride and it's got good pick-up on the freeway, but... it sucks in the rain and the snow. You can drive, but pray you never have to st… --- ## [Lock up and can't ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-up-and-cant-ride/38210)
**Author:** [@tiggergirl4462](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiggergirl4462)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-up-and-cant-ride/38210 "2009-10-23T17:08:03Z")
I have a 2005 Crossfire,I put some new rims on and in the process the rear calipers locket up. I come to find out that the car has a towing security lock sensor that kicks in when the front of the car is lifted up. Dose … --- ## [Window shatter/tilt alarm in addition to Ravelco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-shatter-tilt-alarm-in-addition-to-ravelco/38468)
**Author:** [@logitech007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/logitech007)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-shatter-tilt-alarm-in-addition-to-ravelco/38468 "2009-10-23T02:06:00Z")
I would like to purchase the Ravelco system to prevent my car from being stolen (it will prevent the car from starting:www.ravelco.com); however, I want to be notified of break-ins to the car and if it is towed away by t… --- ## [Should we buy this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-we-buy-this-car/38218)
**Author:** [@ziporah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ziporah)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2009, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-we-buy-this-car/38218 "2009-10-22T20:03:21Z")
We need a second car. We don't have a lot of money right now, and we don't have a lot of time to look. Yesterday my husband and I looked at a 2000 Subaru Impreza wagon. It was being sold by a mechanic our friends kne… --- ## [Honda Civic versus the Volvo S40?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-versus-the-volvo-s40/38413)
**Author:** [@ldcmw1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldcmw1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-versus-the-volvo-s40/38413 "2009-10-22T17:12:27Z")
I'm officially an empty nester now and commute about an hour to work everyday!! I need a car better equipped car for me than my minivan. I've narrowed it down to two. I'm trying to decide between the volvo s40 and honda … --- ## [Saving gas the Oldsmobile way](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-the-oldsmobile-way/38422)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2009, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saving-gas-the-oldsmobile-way/38422 "2009-10-22T01:15:34Z")
In 1967 with big slow turning V8's: http://home.c2i.net/terjekl/carlife.htm --- ## [Used Mid/Full size Hatch or Wagon as a First car - Recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-mid-full-size-hatch-or-wagon-as-a-first-car-recommendations/38375)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-mid-full-size-hatch-or-wagon-as-a-first-car-recommendations/38375 "2009-10-21T23:21:16Z")
I am looking for a hatch or station wagon as a family car - we are not that big people. We would want to go interstate in this car - so prefer its reliable. Suppose a used 2005 Acura TSX has a wagon/hatch, I woul… --- ## [Hondas and bike racks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hondas-and-bike-racks/38396)
**Author:** [@sedona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sedona)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hondas-and-bike-racks/38396 "2009-10-21T13:31:46Z")
I recently bought a 2009 Honda Civic 4-dr sedan ex only to discover that it would not support the strap on Thule bike rack I own. Since I have a full-suspension mountain bike, I have not been all that happy with bike rac… --- ## [Types of Vehicle Transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/types-of-vehicle-transmissions/38387)
**Author:** [@chrismardakis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrismardakis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/types-of-vehicle-transmissions/38387 "2009-10-20T22:25:03Z")
Hello, Does anyone know if there is a way to find out the specific transmission type in a specific vehicle if you have the VIN, make and model? Is this public information or would I have to go to a Dealer to find out … --- ## [Better Posture or Dangerous Addition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-posture-or-dangerous-addition/38339)
**Author:** [@Annia7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annia7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-posture-or-dangerous-addition/38339 "2009-10-20T21:28:36Z")
I hate the slumped seats in most cars, so have added a 1x12 board to force me to sit up straight. Works well, but I'm worried about being in a crash. Will I bounce back into it & break my spine? I can't even imagine w… --- ## [Winter driving in Mass question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-driving-in-mass-question/38292)
**Author:** [@debrabergman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debrabergman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-driving-in-mass-question/38292 "2009-10-20T16:11:28Z")
I'm new to Somerville, MA, but not completely new to snow driving as I lived for years in the NC mountains. But there, in NC, I always drove a 4WD vehicle. Here, now, I have a 2007 Focus. And I have a one hour commute to… --- ## [Should I buy a Mercury, Chrysler, or Saturn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-mercury-chrysler-or-saturn/38185)
**Author:** [@MissVickie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MissVickie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-mercury-chrysler-or-saturn/38185 "2009-10-20T15:13:36Z")
I am in the market for a used car. Should I stay away from cars made by a company that is going under like Chrysler or Saturn? Or will I be able to find parts and get my car repaired after the companies close? --- ## [VW Tiguan OR Honda CR-V?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-tiguan-or-honda-cr-v/38329)
**Author:** [@kramer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kramer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-tiguan-or-honda-cr-v/38329 "2009-10-20T13:59:40Z")
im trying to buy a new 09/10 car. and im debating between a Tiguan and a CR-V this is all the info ive collected so far from both online and personal driving experience (tried on dealer's) and also from close relati… --- ## [Car Magazines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-magazines/38335)
**Author:** [@tricia77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tricia77)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-magazines/38335 "2009-10-20T02:40:20Z")
I have a lot of old car magazines where would be the best place to try to sell these? --- ## [Should I sell my car and stop driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-sell-my-car-and-stop-driving/38076)
**Author:** [@martinguitar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martinguitar)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-sell-my-car-and-stop-driving/38076 "2009-10-20T02:37:26Z")
I just moved to a large city from a small town, where I lived for ten years, and am really intimidated by driving here. I am thinking of selling my car (a 2008 Corolla LE), and using the proceeds to pay off my daugh… --- ## [Torn on whether to sell my Ford Ranger or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-on-whether-to-sell-my-ford-ranger-or-not/38143)
**Author:** [@sfalexi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sfalexi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2009, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-on-whether-to-sell-my-ford-ranger-or-not/38143 "2009-10-19T21:30:45Z")
I'm a biker. I ride my motorcycle everywhere, in any weather, except when it'd be dangerous. I bought the ford ranger to tow my bike around if I needed it (put it in the bed), but it's a two seater vehicle. I'm gettin… --- ## [1934 Plymouth...In pieces...what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1934-plymouth-in-pieces-what-to-do/38199)
**Author:** [@momofeepd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momofeepd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2009, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1934-plymouth-in-pieces-what-to-do/38199 "2009-10-19T16:50:21Z")
My father recently passed away; he a true Mopar man. In his garage we have a 1934 Plymouth whihc is in pieces. Dad had a new frame built, a engine and transmission - all chrome, and all new bits and pieces - it is just … --- ## [Car Purchase American Made](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-purchase-american-made/38278)
**Author:** [@nyonion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nyonion)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2009, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-purchase-american-made/38278 "2009-10-19T15:20:14Z")
I would like to purchase a 2007 Crysler Pacifica. Since Crysler went out of business is this a wise move? Would there be a problem with getting parts in the future? Where would I bring the car in for maintenance? I tend… --- ## [CRV Part Time 4WD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-part-time-4wd/38255)
**Author:** [@LoveMyHonda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoveMyHonda)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2009, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-part-time-4wd/38255 "2009-10-19T14:45:22Z")
I live in the midwest where it snows in the winter and want an AWD car. And I want a Honda. The CRV has something called Real Time 4WD where the system detects wheel slippage and sends power to the rear wheels as neces… --- ## [Cheap used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-used-car/38262)
**Author:** [@mtgcmcclain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtgcmcclain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-used-car/38262 "2009-10-18T21:41:59Z")
My husband and I are considering purchasing a car with cash, and we would like to keep ourselves at around $4,000. We need to be able to carry at least 4 up to 5 passengers and, of course, reliability and gas mileage ar… --- ## [Anti-freeze leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze-leak/38282)
**Author:** [@jroome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jroome)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2009, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-freeze-leak/38282 "2009-10-18T19:55:50Z")
I own a'92 Ford Taurus which is leaking anti-freeze. I have put sealants in the radiator twice which makes me think it's the resevoir at fault. Is the resevoir necessary; can't I simply top up the radiator as needed? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=462) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=464)