# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=62 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 63 --- ## [Can this 2003 Dodge Gran Caravan Survive a 1000 miles trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-2003-dodge-gran-caravan-survive-a-1000-miles-trip/188059)
**Author:** [@Albivz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albivz)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-2003-dodge-gran-caravan-survive-a-1000-miles-trip/188059 "2022-12-22T03:39:29Z")
Hello! I’m planning to move so I sent my car to the mechanic to be checked and I got bad news. I’m attaching the report to this post, but in summary, it has problems with the brakes’ electric system and with the transmi… --- ## [Converting Classics to EVs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-classics-to-evs/188032)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-classics-to-evs/188032 "2022-12-22T01:37:16Z")
It certainly isn’t cheap, but some folks are opting to do this. --- ## [How do I play music for Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra on 2011 RAV4 Limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-play-music-for-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-on-2011-rav4-limited/188008)
**Author:** [@kurious](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurious)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-play-music-for-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-on-2011-rav4-limited/188008 "2022-12-21T16:23:13Z")
Hello Community! I have a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra without a 3.5mm jack. How do I play music from it on my 2011 RAV4 Limited? The car has bluetooth that I have paired with my phone but it only connects for calls, not mu… --- ## [CR (mostly) raves about the new Lucid Air sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-mostly-raves-about-the-new-lucid-air-sedan/188054)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2022, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-mostly-raves-about-the-new-lucid-air-sedan/188054 "2022-12-21T12:53:46Z")
Of course, a $150k vehicle should be very good… --- ## [Calif politicos finally agreeing w/George about traffic-stops for minor violations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-politicos-finally-agreeing-w-george-about-traffic-stops-for-minor-violations/188042)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2022, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-politicos-finally-agreeing-w-george-about-traffic-stops-for-minor-violations/188042 "2022-12-21T05:48:51Z")
You may recall I’ve complained here before about being pulled over at night in a dangerous section road , the only reason b/c the light bulb for my Corolla’s license plate had burned out. It appears Calif politico’s may… --- ## [BMW i3 Rex fuel filler door sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-i3-rex-fuel-filler-door-sticking/187991)
**Author:** [@wig\_thermos\_06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wig_thermos_06)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-i3-rex-fuel-filler-door-sticking/187991 "2022-12-20T04:35:58Z")
Hello. We recently took a long-distance trip in our 2016 BMW i3 with the range extender (ReX). When we stopped to fill the petrol tank, we noticed the filler door was sticking. It works like this: Once stopped at the … --- ## [RCA's prediction from 1964](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rcas-prediction-from-1964/187865)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rcas-prediction-from-1964/187865 "2022-12-20T00:31:39Z")
… was extremely accurate, but they didn’t specify when these features would become commonplace. I suggest that you zoom the image to 200% in order to read the text. --- ## [Rarely seen in The US](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rarely-seen-in-the-us/187925)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rarely-seen-in-the-us/187925 "2022-12-18T20:38:09Z")
… was this Daimler V-8 sports car from the '60s. If you look closely at the ad, you will see that it had “The Royal Warrant”, because it was a Daimler. After Daimler’s merger with Jaguar, this model was discontinued.… --- ## [Best V8 to build and swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-v8-to-build-and-swap/187833)
**Author:** [@Taylanbagwellenzo\_181449](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylanbagwellenzo_181449)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-v8-to-build-and-swap/187833 "2022-12-17T21:21:12Z")
I’m looking for a V8 to rebuild and Eventually put into a car and I’ve found some pre eagle hemi An LS 2v 4.6 and a BMW 4.4i just don’t know what engine to build and to put into a car. I want a good bit of power and pai… --- ## [Newer Used Car or Older Used Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-used-car-or-older-used-car/53129)
**Author:** [@thechad1215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thechad1215)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-used-car-or-older-used-car/53129 "2022-12-17T18:04:46Z")
Hey all! I'm looking to actually DOWNgrade from a BMW 3-series (want something cheaper), and was looking for advice on used cars. Specifically, I wondered whether to buy a more recent used car (\<5 yrs) or an older … --- ## [The 1954 Aero Willys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-1954-aero-willys/187962)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-1954-aero-willys/187962 "2022-12-17T14:15:50Z")
… was a very good car, for the time. Unfortunately, it was taken out of production after the 1955 model year. Many years ago, the Hemmings folks did a comparison test of a low-mileage sample of the Hudson Jet, the Aer… --- ## [Carb float question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carb-float-question/187951)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carb-float-question/187951 "2022-12-17T07:15:26Z")
This summer the carb on my 13 hp Briggs rider stuck open and allowed 1/2 gal of gas to drain into crankcase. Today my 5hp snowblower did same thing. All the gas drained into crankcase. Is this possible on 2 separate mo… --- ## [Need help identifying the name of this port which plugs into my dashcam camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-the-name-of-this-port-which-plugs-into-my-dashcam-camera/187960)
**Author:** [@DCM321\_183361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DCM321_183361)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-the-name-of-this-port-which-plugs-into-my-dashcam-camera/187960 "2022-12-17T02:28:52Z")
--- ## [Permanently parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permanently-parked/187942)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permanently-parked/187942 "2022-12-16T20:38:54Z")
This is surely strange. --- ## [The best and the worst drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-and-the-worst-drivers/187914)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-and-the-worst-drivers/187914 "2022-12-16T17:29:15Z")
… by state, as compiled by an insurance-centric website. Let the bickering begin! :wink: --- ## [I hope that ok4450 is okay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-that-ok4450-is-okay/187867)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-that-ok4450-is-okay/187867 "2022-12-16T17:03:46Z")
It’s now been one month since his last post. --- ## [Auto Registration Fees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-registration-fees/187845)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-registration-fees/187845 "2022-12-15T04:58:33Z")
My daughter just had to renew her registration in washington state, and the cost iis $600 annually!! I nearly fell over in shock. My wife pays $67.00 per year here in Nj. What do you folks in other areas of the country p… --- ## [Will my 2007 Totoya Highlander have issues in cold weather?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-2007-totoya-highlander-have-issues-in-cold-weather/187927)
**Author:** [@1157fish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1157fish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-2007-totoya-highlander-have-issues-in-cold-weather/187927 "2022-12-14T22:17:41Z")
I have a 2007 Highlander without problems in Los Angeles where the low temperature in winter is about 45 F (=7 C). I plan to drive up to a ski mountain resort this winter where the low temperature is about 25 F (= -4 C).… --- ## [An explanation of Hyundai/Kia's problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-explanation-of-hyundai-kias-problems/187912)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-explanation-of-hyundai-kias-problems/187912 "2022-12-14T21:47:43Z")
… relating to their Theta II, Nu GDI, and Gamma GDI engines-plus a few major electrical problems–all of which can present a risk of fires. --- ## [New LA Mayor says cost of car repairs is part of cause of homeless problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-la-mayor-says-cost-of-car-repairs-is-part-of-cause-of-homeless-problem/187906)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-la-mayor-says-cost-of-car-repairs-is-part-of-cause-of-homeless-problem/187906 "2022-12-14T01:45:39Z")
"According to Bass, far too many Angelinos do not have any other choice but to crowd multiple families into homes. Many people are struggling to pay their bills and cover car repairs." What do you folk think? Have … --- ## [Find that Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/find-that-noise/187806)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/find-that-noise/187806 "2022-12-13T13:41:25Z")
I personally think this video is hilarious. But if I was the person looking for that noise - No matter how hard they looked, they’d never find the body of the other guy. Mechanic Failed to Diagnose the Clicking noise on… --- ## [Stellantis shuts a Jeep Cherokee factory in Illinois](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-shuts-a-jeep-cherokee-factory-in-illinois/187856)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stellantis-shuts-a-jeep-cherokee-factory-in-illinois/187856 "2022-12-12T20:55:32Z")
Opinions differ on whether the shutdown is short-term or permanent, but it appears that market realities are impacting Cherokee sales figures. --- ## [Observations again on an old topic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/observations-again-on-an-old-topic/187861)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/observations-again-on-an-old-topic/187861 "2022-12-12T14:39:13Z")
This has posted many times before however with the current market for used cars has anyone noticed more of trend or something that is more frequent than 5 years ago. In my market in Minnesota, I had noticed a surge in v… --- ## [One more manufacturer leaving China?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-manufacturer-leaving-china/187884)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-manufacturer-leaving-china/187884 "2022-12-12T15:17:54Z")
VW’s Skoda unit is contemplating whether to shut-down their manufacturing operations in China. I’m surprised that VW allows that much autonomy. --- ## [2020 Toyota RAV4 - Lost sticker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-lost-sticker/187869)
**Author:** [@KhalilAlali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KhalilAlali)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-lost-sticker/187869 "2022-12-11T20:21:10Z")
hei I have a Toyota RAV4 2020 I lost the information sticker I don’t know if you can help me and what are the procedures required of me vin JTMGBRFV70D101059 --- ## [One more motorist who ignored repeated recall notices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-motorist-who-ignored-repeated-recall-notices/187885)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-motorist-who-ignored-repeated-recall-notices/187885 "2022-12-11T13:54:12Z")
… and is now dead, as a result of failing to avail himself of the free repair. :thinking: --- ## [Thinking ahead about inevitable snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-ahead-about-inevitable-snow/187707)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-ahead-about-inevitable-snow/187707 "2022-12-10T17:56:58Z")
Pardon me while I ramble a bit. If you want a short read, just skip to another topic. For years I used my dad’s snowblower to clear all the neighbors’ driveways and sidewalks, as had my dad. After a combined thirty-tw… --- ## [Amazon's new Rivian EDVs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazons-new-rivian-edvs/187838)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazons-new-rivian-edvs/187838 "2022-12-10T16:12:38Z")
--- ## [PCV history?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-history/187792)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcv-history/187792 "2022-12-10T04:39:16Z")
Curious when the current & common PCV system was introduced? PCV valve etc. Is this system used world-wide? or mostly only for USA-destined vehicles? I don’t recall seeing a post here from poster outside the USA abo… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet 3500 - Why did the car stop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-3500-why-did-the-car-stop/187787)
**Author:** [@gotproblems](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gotproblems)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-3500-why-did-the-car-stop/187787 "2022-12-09T16:08:45Z")
Has any one found out why car stopped. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=61) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=63)