# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=77 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 78 --- ## [Battery dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead/183917)
**Author:** [@spottsdaniel5\_180602](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spottsdaniel5_180602)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead/183917 "2022-05-02T22:43:55Z")
Would using the cigarette lighter socket to charge a phone while using the sound system to watch TV/movie drain the battery? --- ## [Why is this Infiniti G35 quicker than the Mazda?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-this-infiniti-g35-quicker-than-the-mazda/183846)
**Author:** [@uhjoxcwboxfx\_180549](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uhjoxcwboxfx_180549)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-this-infiniti-g35-quicker-than-the-mazda/183846 "2022-04-29T11:53:44Z")
I have two cars; an Infiniti G35 2011 Coupe, and a 2013 Mazda CX-9 AWD Grand Touring. Despite both cars having similar weights, similar HP, and similar Torque, the G35 is vastly quicker by about 2.5 seconds. There must b… --- ## [From Quora: What have you discovered cleaning a newly-bought used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-quora-what-have-you-discovered-cleaning-a-newly-bought-used-car/183858)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-quora-what-have-you-discovered-cleaning-a-newly-bought-used-car/183858 "2022-04-28T02:05:35Z")
$20 bill. Loose change containing a 1953 dime. --- ## [Should I fix the paid-off car or buy a new one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-the-paid-off-car-or-buy-a-new-one/182884)
**Author:** [@stacree\_179885](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stacree_179885)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-the-paid-off-car-or-buy-a-new-one/182884 "2022-04-27T21:04:09Z")
Hello all! Just for some clarity, I drive (or drove) a 2011 Nissan Versa with 120,000 miles on it (bought it used from a rental place a few years ago) and am on a very low income. My car is having transmission issues t… --- ## [What are your thoughts on EV Charging Entitlement Syndrome?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-ev-charging-entitlement-syndrome/180280)
**Author:** [@Managing-Editor-Julie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Managing-Editor-Julie)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-ev-charging-entitlement-syndrome/180280 "2022-04-27T19:04:10Z")
EV Charging Entitlement Syndrome… It’s a thing. Thanks to @GorehamJ for this thoughtful, very current piece about the new issue of EV Charging. The more EVs on the road, the more this issue will present itself. Has anyo… --- ## [Low mileage high headache](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-mileage-high-headache/183679)
**Author:** [@Dapp21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dapp21)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-mileage-high-headache/183679 "2022-04-27T15:28:23Z")
Hey all I really need some other options.i got a 04 civic with 7400.miles that’s right not even 8000 miles yet and in good cosmetic condition. I thought it would be a good deal. But it seems like hell on wheels. I had i… --- ## [Loss of warranty information at parts stores?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-warranty-information-at-parts-stores/183358)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-warranty-information-at-parts-stores/183358 "2022-04-27T12:30:04Z")
Part of this is my fault in putting faith in computers and their operators and not keeping paper receipts. Most of the time the cheap paper receipts fade by the time I need them anyway but I am thinking I should start s… --- ## [Dealership or Garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-or-garage/183820)
**Author:** [@bctice1990\_180531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bctice1990_180531)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-or-garage/183820 "2022-04-27T06:09:08Z")
So I bought a car from a used dealership and when I purchased it they told me that they put on new catalytic converter. So driving it home and the check engine light comes on I call the dealership and they said to take i… --- ## [2010 Altima Coupe 3.5SR 6MT - Strange Electrical Symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-altima-coupe-3-5sr-6mt-strange-electrical-symptoms/183833)
**Author:** [@Deft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deft)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-altima-coupe-3-5sr-6mt-strange-electrical-symptoms/183833 "2022-04-27T03:02:18Z")
Stats: 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 SR V6 - 6 speed Manual Problem Defined: bought car NEW - strange electrical issues - car is now 12 years old - in early years if I would be on interstate at 70mph and downshift from … --- ## [Motorweek's Tribute to Pat Goss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorweeks-tribute-to-pat-goss/183827)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorweeks-tribute-to-pat-goss/183827 "2022-04-26T12:22:00Z")
--- ## [Nissan phases-out the Datsun name... again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-phases-out-the-datsun-name-again/183801)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-phases-out-the-datsun-name-again/183801 "2022-04-25T22:32:58Z")
--- ## [Two new Ford recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-new-ford-recalls/183809)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-new-ford-recalls/183809 "2022-04-25T20:51:16Z")
If you own any of the following, you will likely be getting a recall notice relating to breakage of the windshield wiper linkage: 2020-21 Expedition, 2020-21 F-150, 2020-22 F-250 SD, 2020-22 F350 SD, 2020-22 F-450 SD, 2… --- ## [Gov. Judd Gregg's humorous letter to the Tappett Bros](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gov-judd-greggs-humorous-letter-to-the-tappett-bros/183792)
**Author:** [@richard\_180509](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richard_180509)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gov-judd-greggs-humorous-letter-to-the-tappett-bros/183792 "2022-04-25T16:53:51Z")
Does anyone have a copy of the humorous letter then-NH-governor Judd Gregg sent to the Brothers? It’s a riot and I’d love to see it again. Thanks. --- ## [Strong floral scent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-floral-scent/179014 "2022-04-25T15:30:12Z")
I just picked up a new to us 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The dealer’s detail peron had cleaned the interior. It was a hot day and the dealer parked the vehicle in the shade and opened the windows knowing we were on the way… --- ## [What vehicle would you buy just for the heck of it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-would-you-buy-just-for-the-heck-of-it/183702)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-would-you-buy-just-for-the-heck-of-it/183702 "2022-04-24T14:02:33Z")
What vehicle would you buy if you found one at a good price, even though you didn’t need it? Let’s exclude true classics and exotics. I’ll go first. If I could find a 1988-1995 K1500 or K2500 in good condition for a goo… --- ## [Trying to find reputable auto transporter to move my car cross-country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-reputable-auto-transporter-to-move-my-car-cross-country/91764)
**Author:** [@MJ88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJ88)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-reputable-auto-transporter-to-move-my-car-cross-country/91764 "2022-04-23T12:32:36Z")
I am moving from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, CA and am trying to find a reputable auto transport/relocation company (NOT a broker) to move my 2013 Mazda CX-5. I've looked on the BBB website, but a lot of the ones they … --- ## [Quora question: New car stolen from dealer during working hours while awaiting repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quora-question-new-car-stolen-from-dealer-during-working-hours-while-awaiting-repairs/183745)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quora-question-new-car-stolen-from-dealer-during-working-hours-while-awaiting-repairs/183745 "2022-04-22T18:27:26Z")
--- ## [2022 Acura MDX review](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-acura-mdx-review/183737)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-acura-mdx-review/183737 "2022-04-22T18:25:20Z")
I just returned from a visit to my daughter in Washington State. She recently leased a 2022 Acura MDX AWD SUV. I had an opportunity to spend a good amount of time with the vehicle, and I was impressed. Just opening and … --- ## [Dash cam video of van swerving into motorcyclist. (Motorcyclist slightly hurt.)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-cam-video-of-van-swerving-into-motorcyclist-motorcyclist-slightly-hurt/183746)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-cam-video-of-van-swerving-into-motorcyclist-motorcyclist-slightly-hurt/183746 "2022-04-22T17:17:53Z")
Is this a forward and rearward recording dash cam? Any suggestions for dash cameras? Thank you. --- ## [Where is Ray's column?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-rays-column/183728)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-rays-column/183728 "2022-04-22T17:02:43Z")
The real newspaper where I was reading it made some changes, and Ray didn’t survive. --- ## [Miata oil leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-oil-leaks/183695)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miata-oil-leaks/183695 "2022-04-21T23:24:56Z")
I have a friend who has had a 2000 Miata since new. She is now widowed and I am helping with some decisions. In their repair records, the car required a main seal at 65,000 miles. She is being told it needs another now… --- ## [Is tire rotation necessary on the 2018 Lexus IS 300 AWD Fsport?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tire-rotation-necessary-on-the-2018-lexus-is-300-awd-fsport/183675)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tire-rotation-necessary-on-the-2018-lexus-is-300-awd-fsport/183675 "2022-04-20T20:30:40Z")
Hello CarTalk community. So my 2018 Lexus IS AWD FSPORT sedan has different size tires in the front and in the back from factory. This makes it impossible to rotate the tires from front to back. However, google … --- ## [Quality of Les Schwab tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quality-of-les-schwab-tires/176127)
**Author:** [@tomjay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomjay)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quality-of-les-schwab-tires/176127 "2022-04-20T17:49:13Z")
Les Schwab has their own tire brand “Caldera” which produces “Confidence C3” tires– I can’t find any info about this tire–no reviews, nothing–anyone have experience with this tire? I drive an old Sentra–still in great s… --- ## [So tell me again, how many barrels per day?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-tell-me-again-how-many-barrels-per-day/183367)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 11:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-tell-me-again-how-many-barrels-per-day/183367 "2022-04-20T11:12:37Z")
Have you folks noticed that with radio news reports these days, the announcers seem to have a problem getting unambiguous facts correct? Yesterday I heard three different broadcasters talking about the number of barre… --- ## [California Rebate for high gasoline prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/california-rebate-for-high-gasoline-prices/183641)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/california-rebate-for-high-gasoline-prices/183641 "2022-04-20T01:17:57Z")
The governor is proposing $400 per registered car, up to two cars. This seems unfair b/c folks who don’t own cars are still getting hit by high gas prices. Anything needing trucks for delivery costs more, like food, e… --- ## [Car shop set off airbag, now it's waiting indefinitely for a replacement. What can I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shop-set-off-airbag-now-its-waiting-indefinitely-for-a-replacement-what-can-i-do/183629)
**Author:** [@seabeast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seabeast)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shop-set-off-airbag-now-its-waiting-indefinitely-for-a-replacement-what-can-i-do/183629 "2022-04-19T23:13:30Z")
My son’s a senior in college in Los Angeles. His Mazda 3 got scratched while parked on a street near his apartment, so he filed an insurance claim and took the car for repairs to the body shop Allstate recommended. The… --- ## [A comprehensive look at VW that includes everything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-comprehensive-look-at-vw-that-includes-everything/183632)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-comprehensive-look-at-vw-that-includes-everything/183632 "2022-04-19T19:11:52Z")
… from its Nazi roots, to its success in the '60s, to their diesel cheating scandal, to how it has been impacted by the war on Ukraine, and to its plans for the future. If you didn’t see this last night, you owe it to… --- ## [Price isn't the only problem at the gas pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-isnt-the-only-problem-at-the-gas-pump/182999)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-isnt-the-only-problem-at-the-gas-pump/182999 "2022-04-18T23:46:06Z")
Zoom in on this woman’s left hand and tell me what’s wrong with this picture: --- ## [Better mileage with the truck's tailgate up or down?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mileage-with-the-trucks-tailgate-up-or-down/183569)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-mileage-with-the-trucks-tailgate-up-or-down/183569 "2022-04-17T14:08:17Z")
If you own or drive a Pickup Truck without a camper shell or bed cover, do you believe you will get better gas mileage with the tailgate up or down? I’ve always believed that I would get better mileage with the tail gat… --- ## [If you own a 2020-2022 Toyota or Lexus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2020-2022-toyota-or-lexus/183600)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2020-2022-toyota-or-lexus/183600 "2022-04-17T00:09:47Z")
… it might be included in this new recall: [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=76) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=78)