# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=47 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 48 --- ## [Curious about displacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curious-about-displacement/176918)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curious-about-displacement/176918 "2023-07-28T06:23:20Z")
While watching Mecum Auction on the Motor Trend Channel they often mention that the Chevy 383 stroker engine is obtained by putting a 400 small block crank (with a 3.75 inch stroke) into a 350 block (which has a 4.001 in… --- ## [E85 tune vs 93 premium tune](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-tune-vs-93-premium-tune/191909)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-tune-vs-93-premium-tune/191909 "2023-07-26T20:02:55Z")
I have a 2010 Honda Civic LX, preproject with tsi extreme turbo kit. G25 turb with 410cc inject. I bought it with all the work done, and tuned by a race track place. This year my wideband A/F is reading rich and can’t t… --- ## [A/C in 2016 malibu lt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-in-2016-malibu-lt/191913)
**Author:** [@unleashedx\_1973](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unleashedx_1973)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-in-2016-malibu-lt/191913 "2023-07-26T13:52:50Z")
I just bought a 2016 chevy malibu Lt. As a single mom i find this car a beauty. And it only has 27,000+ miles! I noticed the car turns off at stops, i get that. But my a/c seems to decrease or increase on its own. Please… --- ## [1995 Ford Ranger 2.3L coolant temperature gauge sending unit is in a strange location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-ranger-2-3l-coolant-temperature-gauge-sending-unit-is-in-a-strange-location/191884)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-ranger-2-3l-coolant-temperature-gauge-sending-unit-is-in-a-strange-location/191884 "2023-07-25T21:50:16Z")
It has a temperature sensor in the front of the engine at the water output for the EFI. That one is normal. But they put the sending unit for the temperature gauge down low next to the oil filter. This is where the cold … --- ## [Can tire be repaired?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-tire-be-repaired/191865)
**Author:** [@sinjin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sinjin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-tire-be-repaired/191865 "2023-07-25T16:04:42Z")
I noticed my right rear tire was almost flat this morning and saw something sticking out of it (see picture). Would appreciate any thoughts/comments on whether this can be repaired. Thank you. --- ## [Buying a Fiat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-fiat/64019)
**Author:** [@lp115lp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lp115lp)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-fiat/64019 "2011-04-25T16:33:02Z")
Can anyone here give me the straight facts on buying a Fiat (new)? I want to get a Fiat Panda 4x4 but I can't find anyway to buy one in the USA, Canada or Mexico. I read these get 58mpg highway and from the videos I… --- ## [What do people really pay for new cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-people-really-pay-for-new-cars/191762)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-people-really-pay-for-new-cars/191762 "2023-07-24T13:44:40Z")
Ford dropped the MSRP on electric F-150s $6-10K, sez the news. How much less will purchasers really pay? --- ## [Use Mobil1 "High Mileage" (\> 75k miles) 0W-20 in RX350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-mobil1-high-mileage-75k-miles-0w-20-in-rx350/191861)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-mobil1-high-mileage-75k-miles-0w-20-in-rx350/191861 "2023-07-23T21:20:38Z")
Same price as non high mileage. Your thoughts? Thank you. --- ## [Tool storage question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-storage-question/107197)
**Author:** [@Zachfrantz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zachfrantz)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-storage-question/107197 "2023-07-21T03:14:08Z")
I’m moving from a house to a small (650 square feet) apartment but have no where convenient to put my tools (jack, jack stands, hand tools, etc). I don’t have a tons of tools but enough to do most basic to medium sized j… --- ## [Utah ethanol free gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/utah-ethanol-free-gas/191712)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/utah-ethanol-free-gas/191712 "2023-07-20T19:47:56Z")
Saw this at pump but I don’t see any sign saying for off-road use only or boats or collector cars. Does Utah have no issues with ethanol free gas for road use? In my state ethanol free gas is 91 octane. This is 88 oct… --- ## [An... interesting... road paving plan in FL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-road-paving-plan-in-fl/191805)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-road-paving-plan-in-fl/191805 "2023-07-20T13:04:12Z")
--- ## [Classic car vs kia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-vs-kia/191804)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-vs-kia/191804 "2023-07-19T21:03:45Z")
Stolen Kia involved in classic car owner death --- ## [Car alarm chain reaction in parking garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-chain-reaction-in-parking-garage/191781)
**Author:** [@grunes\_183031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunes_183031)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-chain-reaction-in-parking-garage/191781 "2023-07-19T16:51:40Z")
I was in a crowded parking garage the other day. A car alarm went off. And that made other car alarms go off. And so on. When I left there were about 5 alarms going off. I came back 10 minutes later and they had all sto… --- ## [Chewing Tar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chewing-tar/63134)
**Author:** [@mb5191](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mb5191)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chewing-tar/63134 "2023-07-19T04:57:11Z")
So the other day whilst in my local tire shop waiting for a wheel alignment, there were two older gentlemen, most likely in their mid to late 60s. As a background I am a 20 year old college student. It was just the three… --- ## [Obviously someone had a bad day with their CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obviously-someone-had-a-bad-day-with-their-cvt/191560)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obviously-someone-had-a-bad-day-with-their-cvt/191560 "2023-07-18T21:47:31Z")
I saw this on Facebook about a guy complaining about his CVT transmission. I know there were many problems, especially with Nissan, etc. but how have these progressed in recent years? Obviously this guy is not happy at… --- ## [The time has come](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-time-has-come/177634)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-time-has-come/177634 "2023-07-18T16:10:22Z")
Due to my continuing health issues, I’ve decided it best to give up driving. My wife can get me wherever I need to be. A fellow member of one of the car clubs I belong to has coveted the 62 Caddy since I bought it and wi… --- ## [Volvo-v70 10 character minimum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-10-character-minimum/191687)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-10-character-minimum/191687 "2023-07-18T01:22:37Z")
Has anyone seen @VOLVO-V70 lately? He hasnt been on in a while and thats unusual. --- ## [Central locking system malfunctioning ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-system-malfunctioning/191744)
**Author:** [@BerlushiX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BerlushiX)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/central-locking-system-malfunctioning/191744 "2023-07-17T21:18:40Z")
Why is my Toyota Camry 2002 model central locking system going off and on, on its own even when I am driving the car? --- ## [Question for Rural Drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-rural-drivers/181260)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-rural-drivers/181260 "2023-07-17T02:42:49Z")
One of the things I’ve found most educational to me since I joined the community, is the exposure I’ve gotten here to folks of various backgrounds and lifestyles. I’ve only lived in either an urban (New York City) or su… --- ## [Biden Administration Tells Car Manufacturers to Ignore Right-to-Repair Law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biden-administration-tells-car-manufacturers-to-ignore-right-to-repair-law/191155)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biden-administration-tells-car-manufacturers-to-ignore-right-to-repair-law/191155 "2023-07-15T19:44:55Z")
Biden Administration Tells Car Manufacturers to Ignore Right-to-Repair Law Gizmodo – Kevin Hurler - Wed, June 14, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT Original Article is Linked Below… The right-to-repair movement has suffered a se… --- ## [Surprising sales figures at Tesla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surprising-sales-figures-at-tesla/191561)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surprising-sales-figures-at-tesla/191561 "2023-07-15T12:57:06Z")
The Model Y is now just behind the F-150 in sales, and as I might have mentioned previously, Teslas of all types are now very commonplace on the roads in my area. --- ## [The light truck sales are increasing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-light-truck-sales-are-increasing/191440)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-light-truck-sales-are-increasing/191440 "2023-07-14T21:46:48Z")
I ran across a Ford message that they were unable to take orders for Mavericks due to the high volume of sales. I guess a lot of prospective buyers of $22,000 pickups will be forced to spend a little more.Was I right in … --- ## [Why do car enthusiasts (on here and around) take issue when other people/car enthusiasts compare luxury cars with mainstream cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-car-enthusiasts-on-here-and-around-take-issue-when-other-people-car-enthusiasts-compare-luxury-cars-with-mainstream-cars/191546)
**Author:** [@EndlessDrop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EndlessDrop)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-car-enthusiasts-on-here-and-around-take-issue-when-other-people-car-enthusiasts-compare-luxury-cars-with-mainstream-cars/191546 "2023-07-14T18:50:34Z")
I know my question kind of forms an unpopular opinion on car communities. And note, I am not calling anyone out anytime I mention a comment, and if you are the person who sent the comment, you are not in trouble. I make… --- ## [Car alarm keeps going off in garage help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-keeps-going-off-in-garage-help-please/189969)
**Author:** [@Ericcarguy76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ericcarguy76)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-keeps-going-off-in-garage-help-please/189969 "2023-07-14T14:37:51Z")
Hi everyone, My cars have been going off in my garage since January of 2023 and I have no clue what is going on. It started with my 2017 Honda pilot Touring AWD then my 2017 Hyundai sonata. I later traded my 2017 Honda … --- ## [Is treadmill emissions testing used on OBD II cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-treadmill-emissions-testing-used-on-obd-ii-cars/190859)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-treadmill-emissions-testing-used-on-obd-ii-cars/190859 "2023-07-13T21:00:20Z")
Was speaking to a neighbor recently about my problems with Corolla, & he mentioned his 2002 model was treadmill emission tested. Probe placed in tailpipe, car ran on treadmill. Surprised to hear, b/c I thought only OB… --- ## [Why do some people hate Alfa Romeo? Why do some people avoid Alfa Romeo despite them improving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-some-people-hate-alfa-romeo-why-do-some-people-avoid-alfa-romeo-despite-them-improving/191532)
**Author:** [@EndlessDrop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EndlessDrop)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-some-people-hate-alfa-romeo-why-do-some-people-avoid-alfa-romeo-despite-them-improving/191532 "2023-07-13T19:36:07Z")
Hello everyone! This is my first post! I haven’t driven an Alfa Romeo, but my parents saw an Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia the looks were kind of appealing to them. I have noticed some hate with this brand on other car… --- ## ['Gerald C. Meyers, C.E.O. Who Paved Way for the S.U.V., Dies at 94'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gerald-c-meyers-c-e-o-who-paved-way-for-the-s-u-v-dies-at-94/191656)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gerald-c-meyers-c-e-o-who-paved-way-for-the-s-u-v-dies-at-94/191656 "2023-07-13T04:55:12Z")
'Eventually, though, he was somewhat bothered by the S.U.V. craze that he had helped set in motion. In a column he wrote for The New York Times in 2000, he lamented the gigantic size of the gas-guzzling S.U.V.s that Detr… --- ## [Near a modded out car with constant backfiring during deacceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/near-a-modded-out-car-with-constant-backfiring-during-deacceleration/191652)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/near-a-modded-out-car-with-constant-backfiring-during-deacceleration/191652 "2023-07-13T01:43:33Z")
Is this the new cool thing? --- ## [Dimming of dash lights when headlights come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dimming-of-dash-lights-when-headlights-come-on/181124)
**Author:** [@realgomer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realgomer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dimming-of-dash-lights-when-headlights-come-on/181124 "2023-07-12T07:56:48Z")
I have a 2014Lincoln MKZ. This problem exists in my wife’s Jeep Compass, My Saturn Sky Redline, and my wife’s former 2008 Toyota Matrix. Why on earth do the dash lights on care dim when the headlights come on? Especially… --- ## [Offroad Tire Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/offroad-tire-advice/191595)
**Author:** [@HectorLacustrine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HectorLacustrine)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/offroad-tire-advice/191595 "2023-07-11T16:49:27Z")
Hi everyone I wasn’t sure where to post this but I need some advice about buying new tires. I have a Nissan Xterra SV 2011. It has 265/65R17 stock tires/rims. I noticed my stock tires (4ply) are having trouble going a bi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=46) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=48)