# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=6 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [Diesel fuel put in many gas station's Regular and Mid Grade tanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel-put-in-many-gas-stations-regular-and-mid-grade-tanks/204784)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel-put-in-many-gas-stations-regular-and-mid-grade-tanks/204784 "2026-03-06T21:23:34Z")
“Drivers have reported vehicles breaking down and being left stranded due to bad fuel from numerous gas stations across the Denver metro area.” https://kdvr.com/news/local/bad-fuel-causing-issues-for-drivers-around-denv… --- ## [2026 El Camino Clickbait](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2026-el-camino-clickbait/205290)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2026-el-camino-clickbait/205290 "2026-03-06T02:02:38Z")
It seems someone has put AI in use to make people think GM will reveve the El Camino nameplate. Apparently that is not going to happen. I would have been a buyer if it did happen and stayed close to the original design. --- ## [I had a stopover in Boise and drove an Indian truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-had-a-stopover-in-boise-and-drove-an-indian-truck/205289)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-had-a-stopover-in-boise-and-drove-an-indian-truck/205289 "2026-03-06T00:39:43Z")
So I had wrecked my ranchero in CA on coastal highway near Big Sur, late 70’s and was on a bus tour back, 10 stops but unlimited time. Stopped in Boise I believe it was and bought a bunch of 8x10 glass plate negatives at… --- ## [Back to the 50s in St. Paul this weekend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-to-the-50s-in-st-paul-this-weekend/195202)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-to-the-50s-in-st-paul-this-weekend/195202 "2026-03-06T00:07:03Z")
Trying to figure out how to get there between rain drop but pretty wet. Still over 10,000 cars 64 and older. Sight to see. --- ## [Miami to Key West – Keeping Service Costs in Check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miami-to-key-west-keeping-service-costs-in-check/205232)
**Author:** [@jon421553\_196164](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jon421553_196164)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miami-to-key-west-keeping-service-costs-in-check/205232 "2026-03-04T23:47:48Z")
Planning a drive from Miami to Key West got me thinking about maintenance before hitting the road. Did a quick check on oil, brakes, and tires to avoid any surprises, since long trips can really rack up wear. It’s wild h… --- ## [Hummer drivers: We ain't pull over fo' no State Patrol vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hummer-drivers-we-aint-pull-over-fo-no-state-patrol-vehicles/204954)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hummer-drivers-we-aint-pull-over-fo-no-state-patrol-vehicles/204954 "2026-03-04T19:34:43Z")
\[Honda northbound in I-25 southbound lanes\] “While a second trooper positioned his patrol car in front of the Honda in an attempt to block it into the left lane, a 2001 Hummer drove into the CSP vehicle.” https://kdvr.… --- ## [Lowell, Arizona is a treasure trove of old cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lowell-arizona-is-a-treasure-trove-of-old-cars/194553)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lowell-arizona-is-a-treasure-trove-of-old-cars/194553 "2026-03-04T03:39:58Z")
Have any of the forum members been there? There are a lot of interesting pics on this site: --- ## [Strut spring design?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-spring-design/205180)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-spring-design/205180 "2026-02-28T22:13:50Z")
I see many suspension struts have relatively large diameter coil springs. Like 6”-7” diameter OD. And many aftermarket coil over springs are much smaller or more compact. Say in the 4”-5” dia. Obviously the spring seat w… --- ## [Today's storm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-storm/205225)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-storm/205225 "2026-02-25T14:07:45Z")
… might be even bigger (in some areas) than the historic Blizzard of 1947. I was born in the immediate aftermath of that blizzard, and my mother recalled that our doctor, who drove Mom & Dad to the hospital, drove very … --- ## [Engine redlined](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-redlined/204687)
**Author:** [@zafaric\_190803](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zafaric_190803)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-redlined/204687 "2026-02-22T14:32:22Z")
Hello, I have a 2009 Genesis 4.6L with 127k miles on it. 2.5 years ago when being driving, it stalled as I was approaching a red light at a speed of around 10 mph and applying the brake. I came to a stop, shifted into… --- ## [Uncovering Harry Truman's last Chrysler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uncovering-harry-trumans-last-chrysler/200663)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uncovering-harry-trumans-last-chrysler/200663 "2026-02-16T20:41:10Z")
It’s a 1972 Newport, with less than 19k on the odometer. --- ## [Squirrel chewed an injector wire in Clearwater Florida friend's 2015 Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirrel-chewed-an-injector-wire-in-clearwater-florida-friends-2015-mustang/177801)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squirrel-chewed-an-injector-wire-in-clearwater-florida-friends-2015-mustang/177801 "2026-02-16T19:48:50Z")
Parked outside in condo parking. Her Mustang is black. White Mustang parked nexto her’s was not bothered. Co$t her $600 Any remedies? Thank you --- ## [Stories about the front center seat in a truck or older car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stories-about-the-front-center-seat-in-a-truck-or-older-car/205077)
**Author:** [@Charbonnernathan\_192964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charbonnernathan_192964)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stories-about-the-front-center-seat-in-a-truck-or-older-car/205077 "2026-02-13T05:21:17Z")
Anyone got any stories about sitting there in older cars or having anyone sit there in trucks? -If not allowed ill try to remove post. :sweat\_smile: Edit: posted something like this in the past. And I forgot. And aplogiz… --- ## [We have come full circle on fuel pumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-have-come-full-circle-on-fuel-pumps/204252)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-have-come-full-circle-on-fuel-pumps/204252 "2026-02-12T16:13:57Z")
So my 2020 Tahoe has finicky and unreliableby nature “Direct Injection” it has what I believe is a traditional electric fuel pump in the tank. Low and behold there is an old style mechanical pump that provides the high … --- ## [The case of the flimsy Fram filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-flimsy-fram-filter/204613)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-flimsy-fram-filter/204613 "2026-02-08T14:42:05Z")
I decided to replace my cabin air filter today, so I went to Wally World, and I bought a Fram filter–which was the only brand that they stocked. When comparing the new Fram to the “old” OEM filter, I was surprised to fi… --- ## [Here's another one for Old Mopar Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-another-one-for-old-mopar-guy/200886)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-another-one-for-old-mopar-guy/200886 "2026-02-08T04:19:41Z")
This 1975 Imperial–with incredibly low odometer miles–was recently inherited by a guy whose father had owned it. Wow! --- ## [Dodge Thermostat behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-thermostat-behavior/205115)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-thermostat-behavior/205115 "2026-02-08T04:14:36Z")
Got my dad’s 3.6 town and country. I live in MN. Coolant level is fine. Has 203f thermostat. I noticed temp gauge seemed low and DIC says coolant was 175f after 20 min of driving. Vent temp felt fine. I idled in drivewa… --- ## [Oh well, it could have been Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-well-it-could-have-been-oil/205106)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-well-it-could-have-been-oil/205106 "2026-02-07T01:43:30Z")
This popup on Facebook --- ## [Just for a Chuckle or Ouch that Hurt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-for-a-chuckle-or-ouch-that-hurt/205107)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-for-a-chuckle-or-ouch-that-hurt/205107 "2026-02-05T16:44:29Z")
Just something to take your mind off your troubles… --- ## [What Is This Door Frame Placard Officially Called?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-door-frame-placard-officially-called/205108)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-door-frame-placard-officially-called/205108 "2026-02-05T05:29:04Z")
For the life of me, what is the correct name for this door frame sticker listing manufacture date, as well as gross vehicle and axle information? Nobody I’ve asked in person seems to know… I know the one with tire s… --- ## [Some timely advice for the less-mature drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-timely-advice-for-the-less-mature-drivers/204933)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-timely-advice-for-the-less-mature-drivers/204933 "2026-02-04T18:17:14Z")
--- ## [Lane assist works!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lane-assist-works/204711)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lane-assist-works/204711 "2026-02-03T04:47:31Z")
Had the officer pulled ahead and slowed in front of the sleeping driver’s vehicle, would the vehicle have slowed and stopped? Thank you. --- ## [Vehicle calculated fuel milage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-calculated-fuel-milage/199987)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-calculated-fuel-milage/199987 "2026-02-02T22:05:09Z")
Been watching this for a while, had heard on the Tacoma forum that the trucks Tank Average Fuel Economy is very close and within 0.5 MPG vs calculating it the old fashion way… I check mine most of the time and it has alw… --- ## [Thanks To All For Flagging Spam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-to-all-for-flagging-spam/205090)
**Author:** [@Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-to-all-for-flagging-spam/205090 "2026-02-02T20:50:21Z")
Thanks to you all for flagging the recent spam in the Community. This is very helpful! We appreciate you all. We are working to remedy this as soon as possible. Thank you again! --- ## [Is driving a manual impractical?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-driving-a-manual-impractical/138399)
**Author:** [@parcora](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parcora)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-driving-a-manual-impractical/138399 "2026-02-02T17:02:19Z")
I’d really like to get a manual because they seem fun to drive and engaging. If not now, maybe later down the road, whenever I decide to get a new car. We currently own a manual 1998 geo tracker at our farm that i’ve dri… --- ## [Idiots on road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idiots-on-road/184450)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idiots-on-road/184450 "2026-02-02T01:08:51Z")
Not a good place to stop after hitting deer Truckers have great eyes. And empty lane next to them. 8am. Red truck hit deer. Airbag deployed. She said it was hard to exit truck since floppy airbag made it difficu… --- ## [Here's one for Davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-one-for-davesmopar/204965)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-one-for-davesmopar/204965 "2026-01-31T17:02:01Z")
As a long-term Firestone employee, you might like this ad from 1943. --- ## [Would not have taken us 5 hours for cleanup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-not-have-taken-us-5-hours-for-cleanup/204967)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-not-have-taken-us-5-hours-for-cleanup/204967 "2026-01-30T13:47:00Z")
--- ## [Final score: Elephant 1, Suzuki 0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/final-score-elephant-1-suzuki-0/204966)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/final-score-elephant-1-suzuki-0/204966 "2026-01-30T13:14:37Z")
In addition to the side doors of this Suzuki van appearing to be made of cardboard, the Suzuki’s engine was clearly weaker than the Elephant. --- ## [Minor punishment for killing other drivers in MN](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-punishment-for-killing-other-drivers-in-mn/204909)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-punishment-for-killing-other-drivers-in-mn/204909 "2026-01-28T00:44:07Z")
Judges don’t care much if you kill an innocent driver in Minnesota now. They give you probation and let you drive on. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=5) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=7)