# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=501 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 502 --- ## [Honda 200 accord - little black buttons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-200-accord-little-black-buttons/22190)
**Author:** [@bob1957ja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob1957ja)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2008, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-200-accord-little-black-buttons/22190 "2008-11-20T02:00:09Z")
I just bought a used accord ( 2000 ) on the cieling between the lights are 3 little black buttons , when I push them a little red light goes on. What are these for ? How can they be used ? Thanks in advance --- ## [Compressed natural gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compressed-natural-gas/22218)
**Author:** [@avery1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avery1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2008, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compressed-natural-gas/22218 "2008-11-20T01:52:44Z")
could our cars and how is it done to change our cars and mass transit buses to compressed natural gas --- ## [The Midas Touch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-midas-touch/22213)
**Author:** [@jascartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jascartalk)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2008, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-midas-touch/22213 "2008-11-19T19:51:44Z")
What are people's thoughts about using Midas for a brake job, or any other repair work for that matter? I have always tried to use 'local repair shops' (once I am off dealer warranty), but a friend tells me she gets wor… --- ## [Fix or Not - Request for An Economic Analysis Methodology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-not-request-for-an-economic-analysis-methodology/22238)
**Author:** [@mfnola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfnola)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2008, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-not-request-for-an-economic-analysis-methodology/22238 "2008-11-19T00:35:52Z")
I'm sure that there must be some educated folks on Cartalk.com who can provide some objective way to determine if it's economically reasonable to fix a car or not based on the age and value of the car and the type and co… --- ## [Jeep Scramblers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-scramblers/22177)
**Author:** [@rdangelo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdangelo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2008, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-scramblers/22177 "2008-11-18T18:21:26Z")
I'm thinking about having a Jeep Scrambler rebuild from JeersRus in California. What engine would you Jeep experts opt for: the Potiac-built 4-cylinder 151 or the 258 cubic inch 6-cylinder. Also, would a fuel injection s… --- ## [Actual Results Info Request, Hydrogen & Fitch Fuel Catalyst](https://community.cartalk.com/t/actual-results-info-request-hydrogen-fitch-fuel-catalyst/22202)
**Author:** [@goldie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goldie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2008, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/actual-results-info-request-hydrogen-fitch-fuel-catalyst/22202 "2008-11-18T12:22:33Z")
Can anyone provide info on actual results and experience from using a hydrogen generator kit or Fitch Fuel Catalyst on their vehicle? The type of vehicle and engine size would be appreciated. --- ## [1973 VW Bus for sale](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-vw-bus-for-sale/20640)
**Author:** [@jojogordon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jojogordon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2008, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-vw-bus-for-sale/20640 "2008-11-18T05:20:32Z")
I have a 1973 VW Bus I want to sell but have no idea of what price to ask. This car is considered in pristine condition both inside and out, it has been well looked after and had been garaged. No restoration has been d… --- ## [The Yaris Chronicles: Epilogue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-yaris-chronicles-epilogue/21998)
**Author:** [@otterhere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otterhere)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2008, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-yaris-chronicles-epilogue/21998 "2008-11-17T14:25:50Z")
"And they lived happily ever after..." After wheelin' and dealin' and losing about three pounds in the process, I finally bought the '08 in the color, trim, and transmission I wanted, for $1k off MSR and $1,800 less… --- ## [New Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine/22147)
**Author:** [@Romexx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Romexx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2008, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine/22147 "2008-11-16T21:24:52Z")
I have a F-150, 2000, 6cyl., manual tx, with 80k on it. At some point, I would like to be able to upgrade it to an 8 cyl w/ manual transmission. Is this possible and what costs should I expect from a reputable but not "d… --- ## [New Jetta TDI vs Used Mercedes CLK 350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-jetta-tdi-vs-used-mercedes-clk-350/20903)
**Author:** [@Hellgi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hellgi)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2008, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-jetta-tdi-vs-used-mercedes-clk-350/20903 "2008-11-06T12:12:36Z")
Hello, I am hesitating between the two following car purchases: VW Jetta TDI '09 or Mercedes CLK 350 '05 (They're about the same price). I think the VW is probably a wiser car to buy (new, 3-year warranty, grea… --- ## [2000 Volkswagen Beetle Buy or Not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-buy-or-not/21269)
**Author:** [@genyveve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genyveve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2008, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-beetle-buy-or-not/21269 "2008-10-26T20:33:24Z")
Just a quick background....I am single mom wanting to buy a dependable used car for a reasonable price. I found a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle with 113,000 miles for under $4000, which is my price range. Outside and inside loo… --- ## [Adapting US market car to leaded gas in Senegal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adapting-us-market-car-to-leaded-gas-in-senegal/18983)
**Author:** [@osvolant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osvolant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2008, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adapting-us-market-car-to-leaded-gas-in-senegal/18983 "2008-10-03T12:26:18Z")
Do not run synthetic oil in an engine using leaded gasoline. Synthetics do a poor job of keeping the lead residues (from blow-by gases) in suspension. It precipitates out as a sludge which will ultimately damage your e… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=500)