# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=76 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 77 --- ## [Battery terminal cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-cover/184146)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-cover/184146 "2022-05-21T02:14:32Z")
Hello guys. Yesterday, my neighbor and I got together to show off our identical Lexus IS 300 fsport. And during physical inspection I learned that his IS has two battery terminal covers and mine doesn’t. How import… --- ## [Park your 2020-2021 Expedition/Navigator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-your-2020-2021-expedition-navigator/184242)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-your-2020-2021-expedition-navigator/184242 "2022-05-20T19:17:21Z")
… outside–until Ford figures out a fix to prevent fires. --- ## [Russia resumes production of Soviet Era Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/russia-resumes-production-of-soviet-era-cars/184210)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/russia-resumes-production-of-soviet-era-cars/184210 "2022-05-19T22:44:39Z")
Seems Russia is running low on cars, decides to resume production of Moskvich. --- ## [GAS MILEAGE: Another reason to fix the problem causing that "check engine" light!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-another-reason-to-fix-the-problem-causing-that-check-engine-light/184167)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-another-reason-to-fix-the-problem-causing-that-check-engine-light/184167 "2022-05-19T15:13:03Z")
Everyone is concerned about mileage lately. I recently talked a friend into replacing a $50 oxygen sensor that had been throwing a code for years. I told him it would pay for itself in two fill ups. I have heard sever… --- ## [The Washington Post's David von Drehle and Catherine Rampell laud the new F-150 Lightning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-washington-posts-david-von-drehle-and-catherine-rampell-laud-the-new-f-150-lightning/184207)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-washington-posts-david-von-drehle-and-catherine-rampell-laud-the-new-f-150-lightning/184207 "2022-05-18T20:11:36Z")
--- ## [Auto dealers are wealthy!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-dealers-are-wealthy/184152)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-dealers-are-wealthy/184152 "2022-05-18T03:04:18Z")
'A groundbreaking 2019 study by four economists, "Capitalists in the Twenty-First Century," (https://eml.berkeley.edu/~yagan/Capitalists.pdf) analyzed de-identified data of the complete universe of American taxpayers to… --- ## [Van stopped with SUV inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-stopped-with-suv-inside/184061)
**Author:** [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-stopped-with-suv-inside/184061 "2022-05-18T03:00:47Z")
Photo courtesy of traffic stop by Okanogan Trooper Cunningham on SR97 MP290 (just south of Pateros --- ## [Tesla Model 3 autonomous driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-3-autonomous-driving/183973)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-3-autonomous-driving/183973 "2022-05-16T21:58:44Z")
A buddy of mine is GM of a local Tesla dealership. He called me this morning and invited me to go to lunch with him. when he came to the house, I asked him “who’s driving?” He replied with a smile, “the car”. We got in … --- ## [Mercedes-Benz issues 'do not drive' order for 300,000 SUVs; Hyundai alerts steering column issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-issues-do-not-drive-order-for-300-000-suvs-hyundai-alerts-steering-column-issue/184130)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-benz-issues-do-not-drive-order-for-300-000-suvs-hyundai-alerts-steering-column-issue/184130 "2022-05-14T21:15:28Z")
“Mercedes went so far as to issue a “do not drive” order for SUVs made between 2006 and 2012, urging owners to have their vehicles towed to the nearest dealership due to a problem with the potential accumulation of moi… --- ## [My 2005 Honda Civic RPM goes high when I press the gas . I don’t know what’s going on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-honda-civic-rpm-goes-high-when-i-press-the-gas-i-don-t-know-what-s-going-on/184127)
**Author:** [@Missrivera20152\_180765](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Missrivera20152_180765)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-honda-civic-rpm-goes-high-when-i-press-the-gas-i-don-t-know-what-s-going-on/184127 "2022-05-14T00:23:36Z")
So my car has been acting funny when I press the gas. The rpm has been going high but the car feels like it ain’t going nowhere for a little and then it takes off going up hills forget it it won’t pass 1 and overheats a … --- ## [00 honda accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-honda-accord/184109)
**Author:** [@roman.mata1996\_180751](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roman.mata1996_180751)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-honda-accord/184109 "2022-05-12T23:42:23Z")
I’m working on a 2000 Honda Accord EX 2.3L 4cyl that was given to me by my dad. I have yet to transfer the title and the tags/registration is expired. The check engine light is on and giving codes P0304 & P1399 - I have … --- ## [Fast parts shipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-parts-shipping/184047)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-parts-shipping/184047 "2022-05-11T22:21:04Z")
It’s Sunday and Mother’s Day but I decided to replace the stabilizers on my car when I do the struts so ordered them from Rock about 4:00 today. I got an email they had shipped at 9:00. They are working on Sunday?? A … --- ## [Can I change a gel battery to a wet cell battery in my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-change-a-gel-battery-to-a-wet-cell-battery-in-my-car/184089)
**Author:** [@wpm1248](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpm1248)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-change-a-gel-battery-to-a-wet-cell-battery-in-my-car/184089 "2022-05-11T15:08:05Z")
Having problems with my gel battery not holding a charge. Can I change from a gel battery to a wet cell battery? Do cars with get batteries need to be driven often to keep batteries charged? Are gel batteries good in h… --- ## [Scotch Whisky Production Begets Biofuel Bonanza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scotch-whisky-production-begets-biofuel-bonanza/183971)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scotch-whisky-production-begets-biofuel-bonanza/183971 "2022-05-10T23:28:48Z")
In a couple of hours, I am going to toast this new technology with a glass of Scotch & water. :wink: --- ## [Are short trips really that bad for your car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-short-trips-really-that-bad-for-your-car/183552)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-short-trips-really-that-bad-for-your-car/183552 "2022-05-10T23:10:24Z")
It’s pretty much widely accepted that short trips (any distance your car drives that the engine doesn’t reach full operating temperature) are not ideal for your car. Obviously if your engine never reaches full operating … --- ## [Jeep kills mechanic after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-kills-mechanic-after-oil-change/184037)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-kills-mechanic-after-oil-change/184037 "2022-05-10T04:47:58Z")
The owner of the Jeep is being sued even though he had nothing to do with the mechanics death. --- ## [Interesting article on chip shortage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article-on-chip-shortage/184060)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article-on-chip-shortage/184060 "2022-05-10T03:11:02Z")
It says there’s a few vehicle that remain unaffected: Nissan Altima, Jeep Compass, RAM 1500 pickups. I heard an Intel exec saying he believed the shortage will continue until at least 2024. What are auto manufacturer… --- ## [Tire pressure (and lack of)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-and-lack-of/180325)
**Author:** [@wavyonwheels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wavyonwheels)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-and-lack-of/180325 "2022-05-09T19:46:08Z")
I have a 2012 Honda Accord EXL sedan. I have one tire that looses air pressure since it was put on by Curry Honda 5 years ago. This time during inspection I requested the tire be re seated because of this. The problem ha… --- ## [What matters most when buying a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-matters-most-when-buying-a-used-car/184022)
**Author:** [@s.a\_sheikh\_180208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s.a_sheikh_180208)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-matters-most-when-buying-a-used-car/184022 "2022-05-08T21:31:26Z")
Hello All, I am looking to purchase a used car and was looking for some advice. I would like a car that can easily last me a year or two without needing any maintenance work. Which maker/model is best if I am looking f… --- ## [Love your car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-your-car/184011)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-your-car/184011 "2022-05-07T21:12:21Z")
I read an article in today’s paper about how love changes the brain. The author, a neuroscientist, said that even loving a sports team improves our mental health. Clearly, loving you car is also good for your noggin if s… --- ## [Quick release steering wheel legality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-release-steering-wheel-legality/183950)
**Author:** [@Parben99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Parben99)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-release-steering-wheel-legality/183950 "2022-05-06T13:15:28Z")
Hello! I just installed a quick release wheel, and was wondering if I were to park my car and take off the wheel, if a cop were to see the car without the wheel while my car is parked, could he still give me a ticket in … --- ## [Does it worth to buy a Li battery powered Jump starter+air compressor for my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-worth-to-buy-a-li-battery-powered-jump-starter-air-compressor-for-my-car/183997)
**Author:** [@spiritwildwind\_180660](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spiritwildwind_180660)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-worth-to-buy-a-li-battery-powered-jump-starter-air-compressor-for-my-car/183997 "2022-05-05T20:38:54Z")
I notice there is a kind of jump starter+air compressor all in one offer in amazon? does it worth to buy? It claims to have 15000mHA battery and 1500A. --- ## [Remote lockouts foil farm equipment thieves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-lockouts-foil-farm-equipment-thieves/184007)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-lockouts-foil-farm-equipment-thieves/184007 "2022-05-05T18:05:34Z")
I think that most of us are familiar with the anti-theft features of GM’s OnStar device. Apparently John Deere farm equipment also comes with some sophisticated electronic features. :grin: --- ## [1975 Jeep Cherokee - Always runs hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-jeep-cherokee-always-runs-hot/183970)
**Author:** [@Emazzopardi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emazzopardi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-jeep-cherokee-always-runs-hot/183970 "2022-05-05T12:32:01Z")
I have a 1950 Willys Jeepster that has a 1975 Mustang 302 V8 and it is always running hot. I put a new bigger radiator in and it still runs hot. Short trips even make it get up to 200 degrees! Someone said to remove … --- ## [How does an automatic transmission's one way clutch/clutches work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-an-automatic-transmissions-one-way-clutch-clutches-work/163234)
**Author:** [@zaverxexperiments\_166654](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zaverxexperiments_166654)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-an-automatic-transmissions-one-way-clutch-clutches-work/163234 "2022-05-05T04:11:33Z")
Hi, I’ve been learning about car mechanics recently and I would like to know how the automatic transmission’s one way clutches work. I know how the normal grab clutches work that are splined to the ring gear, and how the… --- ## [Electric Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-corvette/183813)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-corvette/183813 "2022-05-04T21:23:56Z")
GM President Mark Reuss announced this morning that the Corvette is going electric. There isn’t much more to the announcement than that, but the supposition is that it will be a hybrid much like the Ferrari hybrids. The … --- ## [2016 Toyota Camry doesn’t start, brake locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-doesn-t-start-brake-locked/183944)
**Author:** [@GSK.037\_180257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSK.037_180257)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-doesn-t-start-brake-locked/183944 "2022-05-04T03:26:33Z")
Hi. I have 2016 Toyota Camry se. I last used it 4 days ago and everything was good. Today when I keyed in fully, engine didn’t start and I noticed that the brake pad is completely stiff and locked. I hear some screeching… --- ## [About sensor cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-sensor-cleaning/183934)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-sensor-cleaning/183934 "2022-05-04T00:26:58Z")
Hi guys. I would like to know which of all the existing sensors can be cleaned in order to prolong their useful life; Either with some solvent or ultrasonic bath. Thanks. --- ## [Alternative automotive uses for surplus 80% alcohol hand sanitizer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-automotive-uses-for-surplus-80-alcohol-hand-sanitizer/181704)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-automotive-uses-for-surplus-80-alcohol-hand-sanitizer/181704 "2022-05-02T23:16:07Z")
So, I have ended up with a basically unlimited FREE supply of surplus 80% ethanol hand sanitizer. Other ingredients are listed as purified water, hydrogen peroxide, and glycerin. Local charities are overwhelmed and tur… --- ## [Small vs. large gauge jumper cables](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-vs-large-gauge-jumper-cables/183918)
**Author:** [@spottsdaniel5\_180602](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spottsdaniel5_180602)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-vs-large-gauge-jumper-cables/183918 "2022-05-02T22:55:34Z")
Would the gauge of the jumper cables make a differenc After several attempts with the smaller cable, we switched to a heavier cable and it started on the first turn of the key. I don’t see how that could matter. Usually,… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=75) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=77)