# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=69 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 70 --- ## [A Citroen ad from the '60s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-citroen-ad-from-the-60s/186203)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-citroen-ad-from-the-60s/186203 "2022-09-05T18:39:43Z")
--- ## [Do you tip car service shuttle guys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-tip-car-service-shuttle-guys/186069)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-tip-car-service-shuttle-guys/186069 "2022-09-05T18:27:10Z")
I usually give them 2 or 3 bucks, I have never heard sorry we don’t accept tips. What is your practice for say a 5 mile ride? --- ## [I need help diagnosing a problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-diagnosing-a-problem/186176)
**Author:** [@Vegasborn1971\_182165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vegasborn1971_182165)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-diagnosing-a-problem/186176 "2022-09-04T04:33:07Z")
I have a 2001 GMC Yukon and I have a problem. When I turn the key, nothing happens. No noise whatsoever. All the power locks, lights, power windows are strong. I tried jumping it and that didn’t work. I figured it migh… --- ## [Best way to paint and feather part of a metal fender](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-paint-and-feather-part-of-a-metal-fender/186198)
**Author:** [@us1863\_182074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/us1863_182074)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-paint-and-feather-part-of-a-metal-fender/186198 "2022-09-03T22:19:33Z")
What is the best way to paint the down-to-metal scrapes shown in the photo? (I am not taking out the dents) Mask off and paint just the lower section where the scrapes are or paint the entire fender? Masking will leav… --- ## [Can JB Weld structural plastic adhesive be used as body fill?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-jb-weld-structural-plastic-adhesive-be-used-as-body-fill/186171)
**Author:** [@us1863\_182074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/us1863_182074)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-jb-weld-structural-plastic-adhesive-be-used-as-body-fill/186171 "2022-09-03T14:31:31Z")
I am repairing a cracked plastic bumper cover. Most of the work is done from the back side using JB Weld structural plastic adhesive and fiberglass drywall seam tape. There are two holes that need to be filled. I used th… --- ## [Gas purchase credit card mix-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-purchase-credit-card-mix-up/186162)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-purchase-credit-card-mix-up/186162 "2022-09-02T20:25:51Z")
Purchased gasoline last week, pump is the type accepts credit card. Used this station many times, very few problems. But credit card at pump method not working that day. Kiosk staff said pump being serviced, in sp… --- ## [What powers pin 16 (+12V) on OBD port?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-powers-pin-16-12v-on-obd-port/186177)
**Author:** [@themadgrenadier\_182103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/themadgrenadier_182103)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-powers-pin-16-12v-on-obd-port/186177 "2022-09-02T14:11:54Z")
I’ve been trying to track down where the OBD port pin 16 gets it’s 12V supply from with no luck. I’m guessing cars can vary, but it seems like something in mine can momentarily disconnect that supply when the car is off… --- ## [Porshe for Cheap!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porshe-for-cheap/186105)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porshe-for-cheap/186105 "2022-09-02T00:00:39Z")
Recent news reports in SF Bay area, it appears Mr. Pelosi’s wrecked Porsche has been declared totaled by the insurance company, but can still be purchased at auction. Pelosi’s blood alcohol content seems to have bare… --- ## [How Tesla lost the affordable EV race to GM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-tesla-lost-the-affordable-ev-race-to-gm/185897)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-tesla-lost-the-affordable-ev-race-to-gm/185897 "2022-08-31T23:00:36Z")
An interesting article from Forbes magazine: --- ## [Intermittent no crank unless bang under key ignition on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-crank-unless-bang-under-key-ignition-on-dash/186140)
**Author:** [@Jswestka\_182141](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jswestka_182141)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-crank-unless-bang-under-key-ignition-on-dash/186140 "2022-08-31T20:58:12Z")
‘07 Hyundai entourage. At times it won’t crank unless you hit under the key ignition on the lower dash. We’ve made all repairs as diagnosed. 1st was told, starter. 2nd some waterproofing around crank sensor. Sensor n… --- ## [Large Stop Signs confuse Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" Technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-stop-signs-confuse-teslas-full-self-driving-technology/186094)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-stop-signs-confuse-teslas-full-self-driving-technology/186094 "2022-08-30T22:32:41Z")
In addition to NOT always stopping for pedestrians, now there are complaints that Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” tech will stop the car very far from a stop sign if the sign is larger than usual. --- ## [Octane Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-question/186062)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-question/186062 "2022-08-30T20:08:39Z")
What does this mean in a car’s manual under Fuel: “87 Octane (Research 91)”? When I searched Google there were inconsistent answers. The answer given by 2 sources was that 87 octane is a U.S. rating and “Research 91” … --- ## [Antique cars are more fun to drive than modern cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antique-cars-are-more-fun-to-drive-than-modern-cars/185990)
**Author:** [@oldhistorybook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldhistorybook)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antique-cars-are-more-fun-to-drive-than-modern-cars/185990 "2022-08-30T16:47:46Z")
My parents had recently gotten me a 1977 Ford F-150 Ranger (automatic) with only 23k miles as a daily and I’ve absolutely fallen in love with it. The beautiful dash, the noises, the old timey bright switch in the floor, … --- ## [Alignment On A/C Equipped Automobiles Cost 2.00 More!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-on-a-c-equipped-automobiles-cost-2-00-more/186066)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-on-a-c-equipped-automobiles-cost-2-00-more/186066 "2022-08-30T16:06:06Z")
So one of my hobbies is reminiscing about the good old days, back when you could go to KMart and get your oil changed, brake shoes relined and an alignment done all while you shopped waiting for the next blue light speci… --- ## [Trying to identify a car part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car-part/186106)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car-part/186106 "2022-08-30T12:05:50Z")
Hi. I was watching a video about a tuned Elantra 2009 and saw this part but I don’t know what is it and it’s purpose. --- ## [Are most cars reliable if regular maintenance is done? Are car horror stories unfair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-most-cars-reliable-if-regular-maintenance-is-done-are-car-horror-stories-unfair/184585)
**Author:** [@xuandy129\_181104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xuandy129_181104)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-most-cars-reliable-if-regular-maintenance-is-done-are-car-horror-stories-unfair/184585 "2022-08-29T17:21:37Z")
I want to know your experiences with car reliability. Did you ever have a car that let you down even though you did all the regular maintenance (if it was used, you were sure the previous owner did the proper maintenance… --- ## [If you were planning to take a trip on I-10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-planning-to-take-a-trip-on-i-10/186076)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-planning-to-take-a-trip-on-i-10/186076 "2022-08-29T02:51:29Z")
… be prepared to take an alternate route. --- ## [Best Rubbing Compound for black tire marks - Perfect-It EX AC Rubbing Compound 36060?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-rubbing-compound-for-black-tire-marks-perfect-it-ex-ac-rubbing-compound-36060/186028)
**Author:** [@us1863\_182074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/us1863_182074)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-rubbing-compound-for-black-tire-marks-perfect-it-ex-ac-rubbing-compound-36060/186028 "2022-08-28T19:41:52Z")
Need advice on rubbing compound that will buff out paint and black tire marks on the front fender, doors, and rear quarter. A friend of mine got sandwiched between a car that swerved into the side of his car on the highw… --- ## [Repairing cracked plasitc cowling and wheel well rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-cracked-plasitc-cowling-and-wheel-well-rust/186072)
**Author:** [@us1863\_182074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/us1863_182074)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-cracked-plasitc-cowling-and-wheel-well-rust/186072 "2022-08-28T13:56:08Z")
Do you want live notifications when people reply to your posts? Enable Notifications​ A friend of mine got side-swiped when someone changed lanes into his lane and pushed him into the guard rail. I previously posted on … --- ## [Meanwhile, in Arkansas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meanwhile-in-arkansas/186051)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meanwhile-in-arkansas/186051 "2022-08-26T23:35:13Z")
… a tiny town has been banned from issuing speeding tickets for one year after an audit revealed that more than 50% of the town’s revenue was derived from the fines paid by drivers who were–allegedly–speeding. --- ## [A $300k Cadillac EV sedan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-300k-cadillac-ev-sedan/186025)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-300k-cadillac-ev-sedan/186025 "2022-08-26T22:26:55Z")
Yes, according to Car & Driver. Supposedly, it will go on sale for the 2025 model year. --- ## ["Forced" Subscription Service on New Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forced-subscription-service-on-new-cars/185744)
**Author:** [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forced-subscription-service-on-new-cars/185744 "2022-08-25T23:48:27Z")
And this is why I’ll keep buying older cars from now on…No thanks, GM. --- ## [Park your Palisade outside, and tell your Telluride to stay away from your garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-your-palisade-outside-and-tell-your-telluride-to-stay-away-from-your-garage/186010)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-your-palisade-outside-and-tell-your-telluride-to-stay-away-from-your-garage/186010 "2022-08-25T22:54:40Z")
… lest you burn your house to the ground: --- ## [A throwback quote!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-throwback-quote/186024)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-throwback-quote/186024 "2022-08-25T15:34:04Z")
--- ## [The new Dodge Hornet small SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-dodge-hornet-small-suv/186007)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-dodge-hornet-small-suv/186007 "2022-08-25T12:27:42Z")
… brings back an old Hudson/AMC model name, and gives Dodge a performance-oriented small SUV. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it’s essentially a re-badged Alfa Romeo, and will be built in Alfa’s assembly pla… --- ## [Bentley: What Makes it a Good Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bentley-what-makes-it-a-good-car/185599)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bentley-what-makes-it-a-good-car/185599 "2022-08-25T10:57:15Z")
Always curious , what are the major differences between a Bentley and a roughly comparable high-sales-volume car like a Camry? engine power? transmission? suspension? interior materials? any systems less failure pron… --- ## [The Mazda mired in a Madrid Metro Station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mazda-mired-in-a-madrid-metro-station/185998)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mazda-mired-in-a-madrid-metro-station/185998 "2022-08-25T04:56:04Z")
… was apparently a stolen car. As to why the perp chose to drive it into a Metro Station… Quien sabe? --- ## [Driving next to lit road flares - Can it damage paint or materials?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-next-to-lit-road-flares-can-it-damage-paint-or-materials/185972)
**Author:** [@leanonme\_notmycar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leanonme_notmycar)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-next-to-lit-road-flares-can-it-damage-paint-or-materials/185972 "2022-08-24T22:27:31Z")
Lit road flares seem to get pretty hot. I drove by an incident scene where the FD had (improperly, I think, on a city street during the day) laid out a few flares that were on the lane line right next to my passenger si… --- ## [This is the Standard of Excellence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-the-standard-of-excellence/185987)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-the-standard-of-excellence/185987 "2022-08-24T21:03:23Z")
Saw this ad while eating my lunch and just about spit it out all over my laptop. Excellence just isn’t what it used to be. --- ## [1984 f150 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-f150-won-t-start/185832)
**Author:** [@crmaust93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crmaust93)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-f150-won-t-start/185832 "2022-08-24T20:15:56Z")
I have an 84 f150 5.0 302 auto that I can’t figure out. It ran fine until a week ago and now it won’t start. It has new fuel pump, fuel line, fuel tank, sending unit, carburetor, coil, plugs, wires, and ignition module. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=68) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=70)