# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=73 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 74 --- ## [How does a person with an electronic key vandalize cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-a-person-with-an-electronic-key-vandalize-cars/182572)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-a-person-with-an-electronic-key-vandalize-cars/182572 "2022-07-07T15:37:23Z")
The guy who didn’t want electronic keys on his car made me ask this question. --- ## [Musk claims that two of his factories are "losing billions of dollars"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/musk-claims-that-two-of-his-factories-are-losing-billions-of-dollars/184828)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/musk-claims-that-two-of-his-factories-are-losing-billions-of-dollars/184828 "2022-07-07T01:02:16Z")
--- ## [Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 11 car-related episode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curb-your-enthusiasm-season-11-car-related-episode/185103)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curb-your-enthusiasm-season-11-car-related-episode/185103 "2022-07-07T00:41:07Z")
Very funny, highly recommend to watch if you have a chance. Episode 8 & 9 of season 11. Leon (Larry’s security guard/house-mate) decides to start a house-husband service. When one of Larry’s friends has a car problem … --- ## [How easy is it to program chip keys on most cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-program-chip-keys-on-most-cars/184957)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-program-chip-keys-on-most-cars/184957 "2022-07-06T22:51:05Z")
I recently programmed two spare chip keys for my Mitsubishi Mirage. It came with two factory keys and I misplaced one for a while. Anyway, you need two programmed keys to make a spare so I ordered two blanks as soon as… --- ## [Upside Down Now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upside-down-now/185014)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upside-down-now/185014 "2022-07-06T02:15:45Z")
I have been wanting to look at a Ford Maverick truck in person . Not sure if it would be something I could use . The small bed might be the thing I can’t live with . I just have not seen any near me that were a color I … --- ## [The safety feature that is saving the lives of Formula 1 drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-safety-feature-that-is-saving-the-lives-of-formula-1-drivers/185042)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-safety-feature-that-is-saving-the-lives-of-formula-1-drivers/185042 "2022-07-05T18:52:15Z")
--- ## [Fuel price protests in The UK result in huge traffic jams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-price-protests-in-the-uk-result-in-huge-traffic-jams/185043)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-price-protests-in-the-uk-result-in-huge-traffic-jams/185043 "2022-07-05T03:07:29Z")
--- ## [What kind of car is this? Any help would be great](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-is-this-any-help-would-be-great/184872)
**Author:** [@silver12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silver12)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-car-is-this-any-help-would-be-great/184872 "2022-07-03T01:46:15Z")
Thanks for the help! --- ## [Visor frits and EZPass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/visor-frits-and-ezpass/184964)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/visor-frits-and-ezpass/184964 "2022-07-02T22:59:31Z")
I started to install an EZPass at the top center of my windshield, and found a black grid on the windshield behind the rearview mirror. I now learn they are called “visor frits”. I am concerned that they will interfere … --- ## [One trip permit Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-trip-permit-question/184919)
**Author:** [@Darklandscape\_181120](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darklandscape_181120)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-trip-permit-question/184919 "2022-07-02T22:56:49Z")
Hi, do you need registration, or a license plate to get a one trip permit from the dmv? Can you get multiple one trip permits? --- ## [A radio blast from the past](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-radio-blast-from-the-past/184963)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 9:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-radio-blast-from-the-past/184963 "2022-07-02T09:57:47Z")
I think that this ad is from Europe, circa early '50s. --- ## [Wacky cars needed for an event](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wacky-cars-needed-for-an-event/184959)
**Author:** [@louisblackburn6\_181352](https://community.cartalk.com/u/louisblackburn6_181352)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wacky-cars-needed-for-an-event/184959 "2022-07-01T02:22:15Z")
Hi guys, I work at Goodwood motor circuit and we are looking for cars that are out of the ordinary to come to a Breakfast club at Goodwood motor circuit on a Sunday. We are looking for something that is “anything but ca… --- ## [2017 rav 4 idle speed high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-rav-4-idle-speed-high/184949)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-rav-4-idle-speed-high/184949 "2022-06-30T23:11:46Z")
Boy did I get the surprise of my life. Leased a 2017 Rav4, and had the option to buy an extended warranty for $1400 6 months prior to the end of the 3 year lease, and I did. Noticed a couple of days ago idle speed in neu… --- ## [Will a 2004 Accord with 190,000 miles last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-2004-accord-with-190-000-miles-last/80456)
**Author:** [@george11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/george11)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-2004-accord-with-190-000-miles-last/80456 "2022-06-30T13:50:14Z")
Hello, I am undecided about whether buying a used 2004 Honda Accord with 190k miles is a good idea. Honda has a reputation for reliability, but isn't 190,000 miles already too much? The dealer's price tag is $5,900 wit… --- ## [Leased a new car: VIN does not match the car model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leased-a-new-car-vin-does-not-match-the-car-model/184928)
**Author:** [@umn1520](https://community.cartalk.com/u/umn1520)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leased-a-new-car-vin-does-not-match-the-car-model/184928 "2022-06-30T03:30:29Z")
I leased a HR-V 2022 EX model this mid- May. Today I happened to search my VIN and found that my VIN is HR-V Sports trim, not EX trim. The EX trim is higher trim than the sports one. I checked the official documents th… --- ## [1997 Changing Fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-changing-fluids/184724)
**Author:** [@Dbrea26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dbrea26)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-changing-fluids/184724 "2022-06-29T17:12:10Z")
Just bought a 1997 Toyota Camry with 110k original miles on it. It was driven as a daily driver short distances, just never taken long distances hence the low mileage for the year. My question is, should I bother flushin… --- ## [Voice Recognition?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voice-recognition/184890)
**Author:** [@harrisonpd\_160690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harrisonpd_160690)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voice-recognition/184890 "2022-06-29T00:38:48Z")
I realize that it has taken me 8 years to ask this, but is there any adjustment I can make to get my vehicle to understand my verbal responses. When using the voice commands, for example “Read Message” when I get a text… --- ## [Ecm battery fuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecm-battery-fuse/184898)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecm-battery-fuse/184898 "2022-06-28T12:50:52Z")
My 07 torrent and 08 equinox have same Fuse box. 33 is ecm battery and 34 is Tcm battery. 35 is trailer light. 36 is wiper. The equinox did not have fuse 33 and 34. My torrent does. Any reason why 33 and 34 are not us… --- ## [Mobile 1 Synthetic and Oil Usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobile-1-synthetic-and-oil-usage/184853)
**Author:** [@TheOldDays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheOldDays)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobile-1-synthetic-and-oil-usage/184853 "2022-06-27T20:54:30Z")
For ~70,000 miles I ran Castrol Synthetic motor oil For the next ~10,000 miles, I ran Mobile 1 synthetic because they had an annual rebate program and my final cost on a 5qt jug was ~$12 Oil usage with the Castrol was … --- ## [High seat height in a used sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-seat-height-in-a-used-sedan/184862)
**Author:** [@steelbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steelbird)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-seat-height-in-a-used-sedan/184862 "2022-06-27T16:50:05Z")
Hello all - new to this forum, and seeking some input. I am looking for a used vehicle - and because I am heading on my way into old fartdom, I am trying to find a vehicle with a relatively high seating position. Havi… --- ## [Parking manual transmission car on hill, Reverse or First?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-manual-transmission-car-on-hill-reverse-or-first/184882)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-manual-transmission-car-on-hill-reverse-or-first/184882 "2022-06-27T05:25:30Z")
Recent Car Talk podcast, caller parked small engine sedan at top of hill pointing down, didn’t set parking brake, instead put manual trans in R. A while later car is seen lurching down the hill on its own. Caller ask… --- ## [Drive a DeSoto before you decide!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-a-desoto-before-you-decide/184867)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-a-desoto-before-you-decide/184867 "2022-06-26T11:06:21Z")
I have always thought that the DeSotos of the mid-Fifties were the best-looking Chrysler products of that era. --- ## [Car gas station puzzle (my puzzler)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-gas-station-puzzle-my-puzzler/184827)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-gas-station-puzzle-my-puzzler/184827 "2022-06-26T01:14:05Z")
A man drove his sports car in to a gas station and pulled up to one of the pumps. He got out and was holding something that looked like a pocket calculator. He looked at the gas pump and punched something in to the devic… --- ## [Toyota bz4x](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-bz4x/184852)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2022, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-bz4x/184852 "2022-06-25T01:27:01Z")
Toyota finally has an all-electric vehicle for the public. It’s the bz4x crossover. Apparently it’s on sale, although I’m not sure when they will ship. Unfortunately you can drive the wheels off it. Literally. Toyota iss… --- ## [New trend to dispose of stolen vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-trend-to-dispose-of-stolen-vehicles/184839)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-trend-to-dispose-of-stolen-vehicles/184839 "2022-06-24T22:04:29Z")
So Car fire near us, ended up being a neighborhood meeting. Full of fireworks and an obvious leaking gas tank. One guy said there had been 3 out by his mothers house. Have you heard of this activity/ --- ## [2016 RX350 Letsuck above-dash screen went blank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-rx350-letsuck-above-dash-screen-went-blank/184730)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-rx350-letsuck-above-dash-screen-went-blank/184730 "2022-06-23T19:51:01Z")
Vehicle runs well as usual. In white font on the black screen: "Checking the maps disk. Please wait a moment." repetitively appears for a few seconds, thenothing for many seconds. No icons. Cannoturn off the air co… --- ## [How to protect car headlamp from the sun?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-car-headlamp-from-the-sun/184603)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-car-headlamp-from-the-sun/184603 "2022-06-23T16:35:28Z")
Hello everyone! So, I’m just here thinking of the best way(s) to protect the headlamp of a car while it sits outside in the sun. I have no choice where I park my car. I don’t have a garage. And the sun :sunny: shi… --- ## [Subaru's Extended Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarus-extended-warranty/184787)
**Author:** [@BARFO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BARFO)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarus-extended-warranty/184787 "2022-06-23T11:27:41Z")
Greetings! I recently bought a 2017 Forester from my father-in-law who takes great care of his vehicles. I just bought Subaru’s 5-year, 75,000 mile extended warranty Plan F Hi-tech Component Coverage (seals/gaskets, ele… --- ## [Summer Car Show Season: Which cars are missing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/summer-car-show-season-which-cars-are-missing/184795)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/summer-car-show-season-which-cars-are-missing/184795 "2022-06-23T07:23:58Z")
We’ve all been to summer car shows. Plenty of 50’, 60’s, 70’s VW air-cooled car and busses, American/European sports cars, v8 American cars & hot-rods, pickup trucks, British cars, even going back in time to early mod… --- ## [Volvo V70 Turbo-wistle-Turbo sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-turbo-wistle-turbo-sound/184813)
**Author:** [@crazyfrogg01\_181249](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crazyfrogg01_181249)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70-turbo-wistle-turbo-sound/184813 "2022-06-23T01:58:27Z")
Hey, i haw a Volvo V70 2.4D and i Wonder if its possible to make the Turbo sound any louder? i haw looket at youtube and haw found no help in that.\* if its possible to make it loud whitout modifying the whole engine bay … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=72) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=74)