# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=477 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 478 --- ## [Auto weight distribution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-weight-distribution/33193)
**Author:** [@Brad\_Crouch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad_Crouch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-weight-distribution/33193 "2009-07-12T02:40:14Z")
Hello everybody, Lets say you have an automobile that weighs 4,000 pounds, and it's sitting on four tires. Are those four tires each supporting 4,000 pounds? Or are they each supporting 1,000 pounds? Is the total… --- ## [Hmmmmm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hmmmmm/32466)
**Author:** [@Wetweld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wetweld)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2009, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hmmmmm/32466 "2009-07-11T20:42:44Z")
if one had say....50k to buy a 2010 model auto... what would be the best "bang" for the buck as it were? --- ## [Towing capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity/33220)
**Author:** [@dashcarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dashcarr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2009, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-capacity/33220 "2009-07-11T19:01:56Z")
what is the towing capacity for a 1989 chevy 1500 series with a 350 ci. engine? --- ## [Will My Car Make It Across the Country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-car-make-it-across-the-country/32444)
**Author:** [@fencr505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fencr505)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2009, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-car-make-it-across-the-country/32444 "2009-07-11T12:28:10Z")
I have 94 Camry with 90,000 miles on it. It has had some trouble with the brakes in the past, but I've had them repaired and I'm planning on taking it to the mechanic before I go. I'm going to college so it will be loade… --- ## [Towing a travel trailer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-travel-trailer/33179)
**Author:** [@Taken\_for\_a\_ride](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taken_for_a_ride)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2009, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-travel-trailer/33179 "2009-07-11T00:34:46Z")
I hope someone out there can help me or give me some suggestions as to what to do. I recently bought a 2010 Trail Lite travel trailer (22' long, weight approx. 2800 lbs.) When I was in the process of buying it, I asked… --- ## [Announcing New Feature!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/announcing-new-feature/33110)
**Author:** [@CTC\_Cyberbabe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CTC_Cyberbabe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2009, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/announcing-new-feature/33110 "2009-07-10T22:03:14Z")
Hi Everyone, Good news! I'm very happy to announce the arrival of a new feature to the Car Talk Community. We hope it will help you get the information you need to both give and receive answers to all your rep… --- ## [1982 Lincoln Continental](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-lincoln-continental/32638)
**Author:** [@Randy\_K](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy_K)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2009, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-lincoln-continental/32638 "2009-07-10T21:18:56Z")
Hello to all. I am thinking about purchasing a 1982 Lincoln Continental Givency series. It has 123000 original miles and while it's not in "perfect" shape the old girl looks pretty good. Anyone have any info of if the… --- ## [Sound Level of Turn Indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-level-of-turn-indicator/32873)
**Author:** [@eberhard.jaeckh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eberhard.jaeckh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2009, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-level-of-turn-indicator/32873 "2009-07-10T10:38:55Z")
How can I have my turn indicator make a higer decible or more distinctive clicking noise? My retired ears may have lost some of their sound sensitivity. \[Car is a 2008 Boxster\] --- ## [Gas mileage TX/MO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-tx-mo/33033)
**Author:** [@Phosenan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phosenan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2009, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-tx-mo/33033 "2009-07-10T02:19:09Z")
I recently went on a driving trip from near Houston, TX to Kansas City, MO. After I got back, I looked at the mileage I got. I was surprised to notice that I got noticeably better mileage with the gas I bought in Texas… --- ## [Mystery Hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-hole/33128)
**Author:** [@rustychevy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rustychevy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2009, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-hole/33128 "2009-07-10T02:06:11Z")
I am putting in a 6v inline engine in my 65 chevy and thought it was all hooked up but when I put the coolant it came out a hole in the engine block. The hole is half inch across within the exhaust manifold openings. I … --- ## [Fuel Economy Booster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-booster/33130)
**Author:** [@cmarolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmarolf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2009, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-economy-booster/33130 "2009-07-10T00:39:52Z")
I read an ad recently for a company that sells an add-on for vehicles. The premise is that, using electricity from the alternator, water is separated into hydrogen and oxygen, and the hydrogen is injected into the fuel m… --- ## [Used car buying: old car, low miles vs newer car, high miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-buying-old-car-low-miles-vs-newer-car-high-miles/32976)
**Author:** [@fleurdelys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fleurdelys)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2009, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-buying-old-car-low-miles-vs-newer-car-high-miles/32976 "2009-07-09T23:08:45Z")
If your buying a used car, what gets you the best performing car for your money: an older car with a lot less miles that average for a car that old, or a new used car with a lot of miles? What do you think? Obviously i… --- ## [4 to go!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-to-go/33054)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2009, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-to-go/33054 "2009-07-09T22:56:56Z")
IYHO what is the best 4 cyl,past or present?-Kevin --- ## [Towing trailer with small vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-trailer-with-small-vehicle/33078)
**Author:** [@heartattackgrill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heartattackgrill)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2009, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-trailer-with-small-vehicle/33078 "2009-07-09T22:28:18Z")
I'm looking to purchasing a new car, Fit, Matrix or Scion (manual transmission). I have a trailer that I occasionly use for small hauling (less than 1000 pounds). I use my 1990 Honda Civic, manual transmission now for… --- ## [Naming our new to us/2004 Emerald Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/naming-our-new-to-us-2004-emerald-honda-pilot/33021)
**Author:** [@bryce499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bryce499)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2009, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/naming-our-new-to-us-2004-emerald-honda-pilot/33021 "2009-07-09T04:15:14Z")
What should we name our car? We travel with our tent trailer pop up with it. Just got back from BRYCE CANYON. --- ## [Automatic vs: Standard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-vs-standard/32975)
**Author:** [@lizbethmsr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizbethmsr)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2009, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-vs-standard/32975 "2009-07-09T00:35:10Z")
I'm buying a "new" used car - probably another subi - and wonder if there is a difference in the amount of maintenance between an automatic vs: standard shift transmission. (One reason I'm in the market for a "new" car … --- ## [Random acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-acceleration/33064)
**Author:** [@heartattackgrill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heartattackgrill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-acceleration/33064 "2009-07-08T16:18:08Z")
Over past year my dughter's car (Honda Civic 1997 LX,air, cruise etc)would accelerate randomly. It happened about 5 times so far. It has been inspected twice by Honda dealers and once by another shop, nothing found. H… --- ## [Rear axle seal failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-axle-seal-failure/33029)
**Author:** [@rogcan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogcan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2009, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-axle-seal-failure/33029 "2009-07-08T00:12:39Z")
i have a class "A" motor home that had a rear axel seal failure. because there was some moisture in the differenial oil the warranty company refused to honor my claim saying there was water "intrusion." is condensation … --- ## [Brake problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems/32977)
**Author:** [@tundrageezer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tundrageezer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems/32977 "2009-07-07T23:20:35Z")
I just bought my 4th set of rotors for my 2000 Tundra. Many resurfaces have been done. I still have a "surging" problem that feels like a warped rotor but that cannot be. The new rotors have not helped at all. Ideas? --- ## [Driving down the highway at 6000 rpms for 2 hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-down-the-highway-at-6000-rpms-for-2-hours/32617)
**Author:** [@RhondaSperling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RhondaSperling)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-down-the-highway-at-6000-rpms-for-2-hours/32617 "2009-07-07T15:59:52Z")
My daughter's friend was driving her 2002 Toyota RAV4 for approximately 2 hours, while my daughter was sleeping. When she awoke, she thought the engine sounded loud and looked at the RPMs and it was at 6000. Her friend… --- ## [Car Alarms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarms/32995)
**Author:** [@BK\_Zuma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BK_Zuma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarms/32995 "2009-07-07T03:07:46Z")
Hello i have a Marksman Car Alarm and i'm having trouble with one of the remotes and i'm trying to get in contact with the manufacturer but i have been having difficulty can anyone point me in the right direction? --- ## [2002 lexus ES 300 and weird sounds from center console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-and-weird-sounds-from-center-console/32989)
**Author:** [@john\_bradley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john_bradley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-and-weird-sounds-from-center-console/32989 "2009-07-07T01:45:32Z")
I have a 2002 Lexus ES 300, 6 months ago while idling at a red light an electronic blip sound came from the center console. It has happened intermittently but increasingly since then. Recently, there has been two inciden… --- ## [Converting power outlet from unswitched to switched](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-power-outlet-from-unswitched-to-switched/32896)
**Author:** [@RHuibregtse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHuibregtse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-power-outlet-from-unswitched-to-switched/32896 "2009-07-06T13:48:17Z")
I have a 2000 Chevy Astro Van with many outlets for electronics. They are all live even when the ignition is off. I would like to convert one of them to become active only when the ignition is on. Can you help? --- ## [Camping in my car with a dog driving across the US to California](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camping-in-my-car-with-a-dog-driving-across-the-us-to-california/32888)
**Author:** [@violet\_canary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/violet_canary)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camping-in-my-car-with-a-dog-driving-across-the-us-to-california/32888 "2009-07-06T13:48:05Z")
What route should I take to Big Sur? I plan to go up HWY 1 to Canada and eventually to Maine before ending up in North Carolina. --- ## [Help picking a used wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-picking-a-used-wagon/32913)
**Author:** [@tashtego](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tashtego)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2009, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-picking-a-used-wagon/32913 "2009-07-06T02:20:41Z")
After almost ten years of not owning a car, my job is relocating to the 'burbs and I find myself browsing used car listings. I only want a few things- I want a wagon, so I can throw my bike in and get in a ride during lu… --- ## [Vin number on older cdards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-number-on-older-cdards/32854)
**Author:** [@farmer\_don\_123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/farmer_don_123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2009, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-number-on-older-cdards/32854 "2009-07-05T23:58:35Z")
Where would you find the VIN on a 1977 K-5 Blazer? How many numbers are in the VIN on this type vehicle and lastly what does "matching" numbers mean in relation to VIN's on older cars? --- ## [Used car choices to replace ciera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-choices-to-replace-ciera/32665)
**Author:** [@ciera\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ciera_fan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2009, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-choices-to-replace-ciera/32665 "2009-07-05T01:16:45Z")
It's time to replace my 1991 Olds Cutlass Ciera. The engine is still going strong but the body is falling apart. It has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. We have a cash budget of about $4000-4500. I am thin… --- ## [Note to Parents for Teens Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/note-to-parents-for-teens-driving/32796)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/note-to-parents-for-teens-driving/32796 "2009-07-03T13:39:55Z")
Just to reiterate a safety situation. One of my friends children (teenager) was driving a sports car around town and basically ran into a parked truck on the side of the road. Long story short, they was texting and looke… --- ## [Used Car for a New Family](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-for-a-new-family/32719)
**Author:** [@zenright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zenright)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-for-a-new-family/32719 "2009-07-02T20:50:11Z")
My wife and I have recently been given the exciting news that our first child will be arriving next spring. Among the various issues that have arisen is the need for a new car. Currently we are driving a 1998 Fors Esco… --- ## [Lemon that's been driven a while?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lemon-thats-been-driven-a-while/32744)
**Author:** [@bedefan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bedefan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lemon-thats-been-driven-a-while/32744 "2009-07-02T20:43:35Z")
Ok ok, I know that generally, when you're used car shopping, if a title is branded lemon/manufacturer buyback, the safest thing is to RUN AWAY and look for a different used car. But what about if you're buying from … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=476) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=478)