# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=64 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 65 --- ## [2007 Jeep Liberty cold weather problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-cold-weather-problem/187526)
**Author:** [@GOLDWING6163\_183073](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GOLDWING6163_183073)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-cold-weather-problem/187526 "2022-11-23T22:56:03Z")
I have a 2007 Jeep Liberty that when it gets below 32 degrees it becomes very very hard to start. It will crank with no problem, and I can usually smell the fuel as it is trying to start. if it gets into the 20’s or belo… --- ## [Is an IVT significantly different from a cvt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-an-ivt-significantly-different-from-a-cvt/187557)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-an-ivt-significantly-different-from-a-cvt/187557 "2022-11-23T20:10:07Z")
Is it more reliable, Although it is very similar to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), IVT is said to be capable of reproducing the shift pattern of a manual transmission, making it feel more responsive. Designe… --- ## [6spd OD ratios](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6spd-od-ratios/187485)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6spd-od-ratios/187485 "2022-11-22T22:53:47Z")
My Scion buzz bomb has 4.31 final drive and .82 5th spd ratio. 5th seems about avg among compact cars but 3k rpm at 60mph kinda bites. I see the newer corollas has 6 spd with a .39 ratio. 61% OD? And the toyo has a 3.91 … --- ## [Toyota unveils the new Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-unveils-the-new-prius/187442)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-unveils-the-new-prius/187442 "2022-11-21T21:53:43Z")
To my eye, it looks MUCH better, and it appears that its performance has been enhanced. --- ## [2013 Camry, confirm old winter tires won't work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camry-confirm-old-winter-tires-wont-work/187399)
**Author:** [@darciehagan\_182999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darciehagan_182999)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camry-confirm-old-winter-tires-wont-work/187399 "2022-11-21T17:14:18Z")
Hi there, I just purchased my first car. I got a 2013 Toyota Camry SE. My parents also replaced their car, but kept the winter tires in hopes they might fit my new sedan. Pardon my ignorance. I know the width of the tire… --- ## [Favorite car people on social media (including YouTube)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/favorite-car-people-on-social-media-including-youtube/187374)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/favorite-car-people-on-social-media-including-youtube/187374 "2022-11-20T16:53:07Z")
Question: where else do you turn for car discussion and advice? Are specific people creating videos or other social media content that you like? --- ## [Why switch from 6 v to 12 v electrics w/ old cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-switch-from-6-v-to-12-v-electrics-w-old-cars/187322)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-switch-from-6-v-to-12-v-electrics-w-old-cars/187322 "2022-11-19T21:09:52Z")
Ray addresses a reader in this week’s column (Car Talk home page) wondering if they should upgrade from 6 to an 8 volt battery? Reader is having problems w/slow cranking on his old (1940s) 6 volt equipped car. Ray sug… --- ## [A VW commercial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-vw-commercial/187487)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-vw-commercial/187487 "2022-11-19T19:52:39Z")
… from–I think–the early-mid '60s. --- ## [Another tip for dealing with car warranty or other scam phone calls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-tip-for-dealing-with-car-warranty-or-other-scam-phone-calls/187104)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-tip-for-dealing-with-car-warranty-or-other-scam-phone-calls/187104 "2022-11-18T21:19:27Z")
I have noticed in the past that sometimes I get frustrated when answering a scam call and tell them to remove my name from the list. They want to keep talking and convince you that this is a great deal and won’t take no… --- ## [Do car seat heights mostly stay constant within a model year?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-car-seat-heights-mostly-stay-constant-within-a-model-year/187445)
**Author:** [@grunes\_183031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunes_183031)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-car-seat-heights-mostly-stay-constant-within-a-model-year/187445 "2022-11-18T04:44:09Z")
I am helping someone pick an SUV. Neither of us knows much. A frequent elderly passenger needs to have a passenger seat of a certain height range (above the ground), and not too far from the side of the car. Most SUVs (t… --- ## [Bug/Rock Deflector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-rock-deflector/187447)
**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-rock-deflector/187447 "2022-11-17T13:35:04Z")
Hey. I am thinking about getting a bug deflector from WeatherTech for my 2023 Outback. Does anyone know if they work well deflecting rocks? I live in a city so bugs are not that much of a concern, but gravel coming off… --- ## [Funny prank call](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-prank-call/187428)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-prank-call/187428 "2022-11-17T12:31:16Z")
This is funny --- ## [HA HA Suspicious Minds!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ha-ha-suspicious-minds/187354)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ha-ha-suspicious-minds/187354 "2022-11-16T23:35:31Z")
--- ## [Main differences between "regular", "high mileage", and "Truck/SUV" oils?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-differences-between-regular-high-mileage-and-truck-suv-oils/187367)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-differences-between-regular-high-mileage-and-truck-suv-oils/187367 "2022-11-16T16:02:16Z")
What are the main differences between high mileage oils and ones not specified for that purpose? I see the high mileage costs a tad more for the most part. Also, shortages have caused this to be the only one available … --- ## [Safety: Cars Vs SUV/CUV on Local Vs Freeway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-cars-vs-suv-cuv-on-local-vs-freeway/187093)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-cars-vs-suv-cuv-on-local-vs-freeway/187093 "2022-11-16T14:11:06Z")
What type of car is safer when it comes to accidents? Some people says SUV is safer in City and Cars (like of Sedans) are on Freeways. I am inquiring on cars 3 yrs or older since we know about them as opposed new model… --- ## [Can someone please tell me what part this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-please-tell-me-what-part-this/187416)
**Author:** [@Candylandgirl7\_183013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Candylandgirl7_183013)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-please-tell-me-what-part-this/187416 "2022-11-15T04:24:12Z")
My car is Leaking oil. And the mechanic does not speak a lot of english and cant tell me what part this is --- ## [Seems to be some trouble at Carvana](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seems-to-be-some-trouble-at-carvana/187304)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seems-to-be-some-trouble-at-carvana/187304 "2022-11-15T03:10:22Z")
Stock has tanked 97%. --- ## [Total loss negotiation with insurance co?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-loss-negotiation-with-insurance-co/187006)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-loss-negotiation-with-insurance-co/187006 "2022-11-14T15:52:27Z")
Are the insurance company’s have a motivation to write a car off? Do they use 80% threshold in deciding if its a total loss or repair? What is the value of the car once totaled? Same generation 20 yr old car is listed… --- ## [Car prices begin to edge downward](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-prices-begin-to-edge-downward/187121)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-prices-begin-to-edge-downward/187121 "2022-11-13T02:45:46Z")
This article echoes my own observations–if the potential buyer casts his net wide enough, and is willing to visit multiple dealerships. In case anyone is interested in my specifics, I had been quoted prices by two Lex… --- ## [1985 Buick Riviera - Too few miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-buick-riviera-too-few-miles/187324)
**Author:** [@highroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/highroller)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-buick-riviera-too-few-miles/187324 "2022-11-13T00:04:46Z")
I’m wondering how someone buys a car in 1985 and only puts 9,400 miles as of the current date? Looks like they hardly ever drove it. Car is immaculate inside & out and all over so is it possible a car 37 yrs old can hi… --- ## [It can be confusing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-can-be-confusing/187381)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-can-be-confusing/187381 "2022-11-12T14:46:14Z")
--- ## [Burning smell from car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-from-car/187377)
**Author:** [@Angelv3059\_180292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelv3059_180292)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-from-car/187377 "2022-11-12T00:49:56Z")
07 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 Everytime I get out of my car I notice a weird burning smell. It doesn’t smell like gas, oil, no fluids. It appears to be coming from like under the car somewhere or in the back. Hard to tell e… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Elantra electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-electrical-issues/187343)
**Author:** [@Betherrssss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betherrssss)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-electrical-issues/187343 "2022-11-10T23:34:30Z")
Wondering if anyone might have some advice on this… I changed my clockspring and now I have no high beams, windows won’t go up or down, can’t lock my doors and I have to use the shift lock release to change gears… I cha… --- ## [If your car is recalled, but there is no "fix" available](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-your-car-is-recalled-but-there-is-no-fix-available/187203)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-your-car-is-recalled-but-there-is-no-fix-available/187203 "2022-11-09T03:06:54Z")
There is some potentially helpful info here: --- ## [2013 mustang gt vs 2014 mustang gt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-vs-2014-mustang-gt/187311)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-vs-2014-mustang-gt/187311 "2022-11-08T22:17:30Z")
The time has come! I am going to my 4th (and final for at least 5 years) mustang. I have narrowed it down to 2 options - a 2013 mustang gt with 88k miles and a 2014 mustang gt with 42k miles. Both are being sold by priv… --- ## [Crash dummy equity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crash-dummy-equity/187263)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crash-dummy-equity/187263 "2022-11-08T21:18:10Z")
Women tend to receive more severe whiplash injuries in rear-end crash situations. Finally, a crash dummy that simulates the female form has been invented, so that car makers can make their vehicles safer for women. --- ## [Should I use exactly same recommended tire size on my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-use-exactly-same-recommended-tire-size-on-my-car/187292)
**Author:** [@ali.safian71\_182902](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ali.safian71_182902)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-use-exactly-same-recommended-tire-size-on-my-car/187292 "2022-11-08T14:54:15Z")
Hi everyone, The recommended tire size on my 2010 subaru forester x limited (AWD) is 225/55/R17 97H or 95H. I plan to switch to winter tires now because it’s almost winter here in Winnipeg. I have a set of winter tires… --- ## [If you're seeking a Willys sedan from the '50s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-seeking-a-willys-sedan-from-the-50s/187275)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-seeking-a-willys-sedan-from-the-50s/187275 "2022-11-07T19:46:21Z")
… or a lot of other cars from the '50s & '60s, you should enter a bid at this upcoming auction. --- ## [$4,040 Hummer EV Taillight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-040-hummer-ev-taillight/187130)
**Author:** [@STZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STZ)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-040-hummer-ev-taillight/187130 "2022-11-07T13:15:31Z")
GMC Hummer EV owners should be very careful not to damage their vehicles’ taillights, because they are apparently extremely expensive to replace. One owner was recently quoted $4,040 not including labor for the replacem… --- ## [How Do I Get Rid Of Dashboard Notice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-dashboard-notice/187105)
**Author:** [@PatSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatSmith)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-rid-of-dashboard-notice/187105 "2022-11-07T13:00:30Z")
How do you get rid of the Green ACC and LKAS lights (manual doesn’t say). See pic. Ignore the Low Pressure Tire notice, it’s always like that, even though Dealership checked it. EDIT: I got a Tire Gauge. The Tires a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=63) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=65)