# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=93 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 94 --- ## [Sitting at the dock of the bay, watching your GMC rolling away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sitting-at-the-dock-of-the-bay-watching-your-gmc-rolling-away/178476)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sitting-at-the-dock-of-the-bay-watching-your-gmc-rolling-away/178476 "2021-08-04T07:13:06Z")
Another reason to use your emergency brake… --- ## [Can I reset an airbag light myself?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-reset-an-airbag-light-myself/178477)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-reset-an-airbag-light-myself/178477 "2021-08-04T03:58:36Z")
Hello! My Jetta’s airbag light went on for no reason (the car did not start, so I changed the battery and now all is well.) But the airbag light on came as the result of my trying to start the car and it not starting. Do… --- ## [Is the automobile the biggest change agent of the 20th century?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-automobile-the-biggest-change-agent-of-the-20th-century/178271)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-automobile-the-biggest-change-agent-of-the-20th-century/178271 "2021-08-04T02:28:38Z")
Automobiles were developed in the 19th century but became prevalent in the 20th century. Specifically the internal combustion powered auto. They clearly changed how and where we live, how we built our homes, shopping and… --- ## [There has to be a story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-has-to-be-a-story/178427)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/there-has-to-be-a-story/178427 "2021-08-03T11:45:37Z")
When I was driving past a VW dealership earlier today, they had a 2020 Jeep Gladiator parked at the front of their used car lot, and my first thought was that someone must have really not liked it if they traded it in af… --- ## [Why is it called a "chopper"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-called-a-chopper/178201)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-called-a-chopper/178201 "2021-08-02T13:12:10Z")
I saw a big, long motorcycle today and thought to myself “cool chopper”. Then I got to wondering why it is called that? That’s a weird thing to call a motorcycle. The only thing I can come up with is that the sound th… --- ## [Exhaust Noise Laws in Oregon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-noise-laws-in-oregon/167182)
**Author:** [@getschwifty1105\_168594](https://community.cartalk.com/u/getschwifty1105_168594)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-noise-laws-in-oregon/167182 "2021-08-01T20:24:01Z")
Ello~ I’m going to be relocating to Portland OR in the coming months… I currently have a Mustang I’m modifying somewhat heavily to be a fun track and touring car… I heard OR has some laws about exhaust noise but I can’t … --- ## [Viper Engine immobilizer alarm Vs a Kill switch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/viper-engine-immobilizer-alarm-vs-a-kill-switch/178405)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/viper-engine-immobilizer-alarm-vs-a-kill-switch/178405 "2021-08-01T17:56:35Z")
I am considering installing a Viper Engine immobilizer alarm or Kill/cut off switch. Any thoughts or other suggestions other than a tracking device. Thank you Update: Tracking device --- ## [Ford fusion sport hybrid project](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-sport-hybrid-project/178287)
**Author:** [@ErikD318\_176410](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErikD318_176410)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-sport-hybrid-project/178287 "2021-08-01T14:31:31Z")
Hello all! I’m not 100% sure if this is the best place to seek advice but I recently got into cars and wanted to modify my own car for efficiency. I searched online for all kinds of hybrid conversions but most were just… --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Beetle - Dealers are pricey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-beetle-dealers-are-pricey/178341)
**Author:** [@Darby49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darby49)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-beetle-dealers-are-pricey/178341 "2021-08-01T03:20:22Z")
Needs some repairs . Dealer was totally over priced . --- ## [Body swap!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-swap/178214)
**Author:** [@Mr\_JC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_JC)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-swap/178214 "2021-08-01T02:49:52Z")
I have 2020 Camaro SS love it! I have crazy idea, is this even possible??? I love new generation Camaros, is there way to replace body from my Camaro with 67-79 Camaro body??? it is even possible??? I heard some guy in … --- ## [Ford fusion diy hybridization](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-diy-hybridization/178392)
**Author:** [@ErikD318\_176410](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErikD318_176410)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-diy-hybridization/178392 "2021-07-31T21:58:35Z")
Hello all, I recently wanted to upgrade the performance of my car through diy. I want to be able to turn my 2016 ford fusion se into a hybrid without having the buy the hybrid version. Reason is I want to be able to upg… --- ## [Mazda 5 stopped unexpectedly due to the smart braking defect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-stopped-unexpectedly-due-to-the-smart-braking-defect/178372)
**Author:** [@ep\_9999\_176472](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ep_9999_176472)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-5-stopped-unexpectedly-due-to-the-smart-braking-defect/178372 "2021-07-31T01:42:00Z")
The Mazda cx-5 comes with Automatic Emergency Braking. As I was driving on the highway at about 50mph, I tried to accelerate. As I accellerated, I noticed white smoke in my rear view mirror. Then the car starts slowing d… --- ## ['Ford Creates A Fragrance That Smells Like Gasoline'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-creates-a-fragrance-that-smells-like-gasoline/178349)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-creates-a-fragrance-that-smells-like-gasoline/178349 "2021-07-30T18:04:57Z")
https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2021/07/20210729\_me\_hr1\_return-si.mp3 28 seconds A ‘humor’ segment from today’s ‘Morning edition’ --- ## [Is Nikola just an elaborate scam operation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-nikola-just-an-elaborate-scam-operation/178368)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-nikola-just-an-elaborate-scam-operation/178368 "2021-07-30T13:04:40Z")
It looks like it is! --- ## [Undecided between diesel and petrol car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undecided-between-diesel-and-petrol-car/178364)
**Author:** [@Slayer92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slayer92)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undecided-between-diesel-and-petrol-car/178364 "2021-07-30T03:06:13Z")
Hello, I am taking driving lessons in a diesel car and I want to buy my first car. However, I am not sure whether to chose a diesel or a petrol car considering the following: 1)I will use the car mostly outside of the … --- ## [Minimalism comes to the world of spoilers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minimalism-comes-to-the-world-of-spoilers/178367)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minimalism-comes-to-the-world-of-spoilers/178367 "2021-07-30T02:38:33Z")
I think that someone has a good sense of humor… --- ## [Engine Coolant mixed with tap water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-mixed-with-tap-water/178309)
**Author:** [@drjoshua2000\_176430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drjoshua2000_176430)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-mixed-with-tap-water/178309 "2021-07-28T22:51:49Z")
I have inadvertently added a little tap water into my coolant reservoir. Car is running fine. Do I need to worry about anything now, or do I need to bleed the system just yet? Thanks --- ## [Passenger mirror exploded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-mirror-exploded/89275)
**Author:** [@LR4driver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LR4driver)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-mirror-exploded/89275 "2021-07-28T18:05:10Z")
I read a previous post about and exploding passenger mirror and it gave me the chills. I drive a 2012 LR4, which I bought new a few years ago. Today, I was driving and suddenly there was a loud explosion from the passen… --- ## [Led headlights ajustments](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-headlights-ajustments/130634)
**Author:** [@jim45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim45)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-headlights-ajustments/130634 "2021-07-28T10:15:47Z")
Hi i just installed led headlights what i found was the are bright side to side but to don,t go out very far can only see half the distance that the original lights did Went to dealer they say no ad…justments can be made… --- ## [Radiator on Air Intake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-on-air-intake/174720)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-on-air-intake/174720 "2021-07-28T01:52:28Z")
I’ve Never seen something like this. It’s a radiator on the air intake of the engine. What purpose does it serve? The colder air is more dense, so it combusts faster? What is the ideal temperature of the air going thr… --- ## [Electric motor question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-motor-question/177775)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-motor-question/177775 "2021-07-28T01:09:42Z")
Although the electric motor in question is the small one of an old corded electric string trimmer/edger, it has me wondering about the electric motor/s of hybrids and EVs. In the case of my fourteen year old B&D corded … --- ## [What happened to the Esso Tiger?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-esso-tiger/177202)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-esso-tiger/177202 "2021-07-26T23:08:48Z")
Did Exxon trade him to Disney to greet visitors to Disneyworld as Tigger? Does he stand in for Tony at celebrity appearances? Did he move to a zoo? back to India? Did Bill Watterson hire him as a consultant? Does Exx… --- ## [Rookie Mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rookie-mistake/178257)
**Author:** [@Halter3692\_176387](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Halter3692_176387)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rookie-mistake/178257 "2021-07-26T12:29:07Z")
Will starting my truck once for probably under 5 seconds with the oil filter out, drain plug out and oil cap off do any damage to my vehicle? The truck still had some old oil left in the engine probably around 1 qt. Don’… --- ## [Denver Police giving out Advance Auto Parts gift cards instead of tickets for broken tail lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denver-police-giving-out-advance-auto-parts-gift-cards-instead-of-tickets-for-broken-tail-lights/178217)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denver-police-giving-out-advance-auto-parts-gift-cards-instead-of-tickets-for-broken-tail-lights/178217 "2021-07-25T20:39:51Z")
--- ## [Windshield tags](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-tags/178221)
**Author:** [@Pat57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat57)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-tags/178221 "2021-07-25T19:47:58Z")
Have looked online haven’t found an answer, hope someone here can shed some light. Have had my windshield tagged with dots and I clean it off with alcohol. Sometimes they’re small, last one was the size of a quarter, alw… --- ## [Avoiding 2021 Model Year Cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avoiding-2021-model-year-cars/178197)
**Author:** [@BoboTheClown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BoboTheClown)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avoiding-2021-model-year-cars/178197 "2021-07-25T05:27:05Z")
With the current shortage of parts and labor for new cars, friends of mine have recommended avoiding new cars made this year. What are you hearing, and will you avoid 2021 cars? --- ## [Seeling car online](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeling-car-online/177976)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeling-car-online/177976 "2021-07-25T03:34:35Z")
Selling my 2006 Pathfinder. I used to advertise on cars.com and craigslist before, both used to have free adverts for individual sellers. Craigslist charges $5 nowadays apparently… ok, not a biggie… Cars.com is not ac… --- ## [Discussion on power flow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discussion-on-power-flow/178200)
**Author:** [@juancarmona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juancarmona)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discussion-on-power-flow/178200 "2021-07-24T22:02:24Z")
Explain how “Power Flow” goes through an in-line transmission in 2nd gear – be sure to include all the shafts/gears/components it flows through --- ## [Bmw vs mercedes.....bmw driving performance better?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-vs-mercedes-bmw-driving-performance-better/178150)
**Author:** [@itsfortheworee\_176290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itsfortheworee_176290)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-vs-mercedes-bmw-driving-performance-better/178150 "2021-07-23T23:16:49Z")
hi i read that bmw driving performance feels better? can anyone explain that better to me anyone with experience driving both who understands this statement? in what way? thanks --- ## [UAW strike at Volvo Trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uaw-strike-at-volvo-trucks/178198)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uaw-strike-at-volvo-trucks/178198 "2021-07-23T18:21:01Z")
News coverage from a couple of days ago made it appear that the UAW had come to a contractual agreement with Volvo Trucks, at their Virginia assembly plant, but I have observed picket lines in front of the local Volvo de… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=92) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=94)