# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=98 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 99 --- ## [Ignore the CEL?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignore-the-cel/177133)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignore-the-cel/177133 "2021-05-31T12:19:23Z")
--- ## [The cars that made the World](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-cars-that-made-the-world/177038)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-cars-that-made-the-world/177038 "2021-05-29T23:20:51Z")
I was flipping channels yesterday and ran across this show on the History channel. A few years ago the History Channel did a series called “The Cars that Made America”. Loved that show. It was a multipart docudrama about… --- ## [Artificial intelligence: not there yet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/artificial-intelligence-not-there-yet/176387)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/artificial-intelligence-not-there-yet/176387 "2021-05-29T22:15:39Z")
Local automotive writer Dan Wiese was evaluating the new Acura TLX when he passed a sign for “HWY 100” (Manchester Rd. to locals) and the car helpfully informed him the speed limit was 100 MPH! I wonder how it might’ve r… --- ## [Lamar Van Dusen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lamar-van-dusen/177104)
**Author:** [@usamasaaw\_175480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usamasaaw_175480)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lamar-van-dusen/177104 "2021-05-29T21:06:38Z")
hello i am Lamar Van Dusen and I feel happy i newly joined this website. I hope i will share my car related issues in the future --- ## [2012 Ford Escape - How long will it last](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-how-long-will-it-last/177090)
**Author:** [@18yearolddriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/18yearolddriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-how-long-will-it-last/177090 "2021-05-29T12:44:16Z")
My Escape has 65,000 miles on it and has been well maintained. How many more miles could it go? --- ## [Outsside rear view mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outsside-rear-view-mirror/177062)
**Author:** [@WALLY155587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WALLY155587)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 10:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outsside-rear-view-mirror/177062 "2021-05-29T10:43:58Z")
What do the squiggly lines on the outside rear view mirror mean? --- ## [Do they sell devices that will shock someone who messes with your tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-they-sell-devices-that-will-shock-someone-who-messes-with-your-tires/176841)
**Author:** [@talin7152\_175258](https://community.cartalk.com/u/talin7152_175258)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-they-sell-devices-that-will-shock-someone-who-messes-with-your-tires/176841 "2021-05-29T04:26:09Z")
I have a neighbor who goes and let’s air out if other people’s tires. Do they sell devices that will shock anyone who tampers with your tires? --- ## [Do used car represent a good value for the consumer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-used-car-represent-a-good-value-for-the-consumer/75563)
**Author:** [@Dog\_Father](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dog_Father)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-used-car-represent-a-good-value-for-the-consumer/75563 "2021-05-27T21:03:13Z")
I'm not at all sure they do. They don't last as long and have more repairs. I look at a new car as an asset, that will last 12-13 yrs or 150K miles. Which ever comes first. Who knows after that? What looks like the best … --- ## [396 big block misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/396-big-block-misfiring/177098)
**Author:** [@rlynch691\_175463](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlynch691_175463)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/396-big-block-misfiring/177098 "2021-05-27T17:44:11Z")
I have a 396 big block in a 1968 chevy c10. I have been told it has a cylinder that is misfiring. It is the original engine. Should I have it rebuilt, put in a newer engine or get the cylinders all set? I know absolutely… --- ## [Barn Find Of the Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/barn-find-of-the-century/177087)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/barn-find-of-the-century/177087 "2021-05-26T19:41:18Z")
Found this in a Barn. Not one but TWO 4x8 sheets of OSB. --- ## [Automotive physics/theory: what is the best vehicle ride height for handling (on adjustable coilovers)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-physics-theory-what-is-the-best-vehicle-ride-height-for-handling-on-adjustable-coilovers/177051)
**Author:** [@foresthillstech\_175014](https://community.cartalk.com/u/foresthillstech_175014)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-physics-theory-what-is-the-best-vehicle-ride-height-for-handling-on-adjustable-coilovers/177051 "2021-05-26T17:08:32Z")
First let’s make some assumptions, we assume that our sedan is a popular mass market sedan with front Macpherson struts and rear torsion beam. The ground clearance from the factory is about 6 inches. We will also equip t… --- ## [I'd prefer the Roads that check speed by radar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/id-prefer-the-roads-that-check-speed-by-radar/177091)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/id-prefer-the-roads-that-check-speed-by-radar/177091 "2021-05-26T15:32:20Z")
--- ## [2012 Hyundai Genesis - Lazy window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-genesis-lazy-window/177058)
**Author:** [@ocommodore3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ocommodore3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-genesis-lazy-window/177058 "2021-05-26T13:40:44Z")
sometimes the driver’s window will operate. --- ## [Truck put into park while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-put-into-park-while-driving/177056)
**Author:** [@jjrutherford28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjrutherford28)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-put-into-park-while-driving/177056 "2021-05-26T13:12:02Z")
While moving across the state, me driving the moving van, we were stopped on the highway for road construction. My lovely wife was driving my 2015 f 150 and accidentally shifted to M instead of Drive. After realizing t… --- ## [Mustang fans: newer v6 or older GT?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-fans-newer-v6-or-older-gt/177046)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-fans-newer-v6-or-older-gt/177046 "2021-05-25T22:41:53Z")
Pretty much the title. I currently have a 2011 mustang v6 premium coupe with 90k miles and I love it. Enough power to have fun and looks great. However the opportunity came up that I could do an even trade with someone f… --- ## [Long truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-truck/176985)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-truck/176985 "2021-05-25T08:25:38Z")
I was at Home Depot the other day and saw this in the parking lot. I’ve never seen a crew cab and long bed on the same pickup before. I wonder if the combination was part of the customization. I don’t think you can tell,… --- ## [The global chip shortage is hitting car companies very hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-global-chip-shortage-is-hitting-car-companies-very-hard/176461)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-global-chip-shortage-is-hitting-car-companies-very-hard/176461 "2021-05-25T02:33:00Z")
… with Ford’s earnings projections reduced, as a result. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-29/auto-chip-shortage-crisis-worsens-with-bmw-ford-succumbing?cmpid=BBD042921\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=news… --- ## [2016 Nissan Leaf - Mumbles and grumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-leaf-mumbles-and-grumbles/176995)
**Author:** [@AnnLoew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnLoew)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-leaf-mumbles-and-grumbles/176995 "2021-05-25T01:46:59Z")
Just bought a 2016 Leaf with 27,000 miles on it. First off… the battery bars per mile are used every 7 blocks instead of every 1 mile. So, the rate is worse that stated. That wasn’t cool. The seats aren’t so comfortable,… --- ## [Curious about something](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curious-about-something/176997)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curious-about-something/176997 "2021-05-24T20:08:59Z")
A neighbor hit a curb at a high speed, 60 to 80 mph. The badly damaged vehicle was delivered to his driveway by flatbed about 2 a.m. last night. Of course, everything in the front suspension is broken… both axles, cont… --- ## [The V8 Honda Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-v8-honda-element/177028)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-v8-honda-element/177028 "2021-05-24T11:45:14Z")
I saw one with a window sticker that bore the legend, ‘I identify as a V8’. --- ## [Air conditioning in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-in-car/176717)
**Author:** [@Telomeresforever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Telomeresforever)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-in-car/176717 "2021-05-16T17:02:06Z")
Last year I put refrigerant with leak fix, small bottle, in my car. This year it runs hot. When I went to put more in, the gauge says full. I don’t want to break it or release floracarbons in the air. Should I add it an… --- ## [If powerful CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) removehicle computer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-powerful-cme-coronal-mass-ejection-removehicle-computer/176868)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 10:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-powerful-cme-coronal-mass-ejection-removehicle-computer/176868 "2021-05-23T10:52:00Z")
How easily can the computer be removed? To protect its circuitry, I would enclose it in a metal container placed inside our metal filing cabinet in the basement. Does anything else need to be removed and shielded? (Of… --- ## [Any more known issues with Volvos?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-more-known-issues-with-volvos/177008)
**Author:** [@BABLLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BABLLC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-more-known-issues-with-volvos/177008 "2021-05-23T04:54:08Z")
I’ve learned that Volvos may have issues with rings and pistons after about 100K miles. My 2014 S60 hasn’t bitten the dust yet but my mechanic tells me that high oil consumption could be an indication that this is in the… --- ## [GM's new electric convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-new-electric-convertible/176182)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-new-electric-convertible/176182 "2021-05-23T04:06:29Z")
… will sell for less than $5k–in China. I honestly don’t think I have ever seen an uglier car! --- ## ['Pinto anger'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pinto-anger/176996)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pinto-anger/176996 "2021-05-22T01:06:18Z")
I saw a Ranger which had medallions on the side of the walls of the bed, near the back, from which the first ‘R’ had been removed; a Pinto medallion, including the horse, had been attached over it, on both sides. I don… --- ## [Is 10W-40 the Geritol for old engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-10w-40-the-geritol-for-old-engines/176987)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-10w-40-the-geritol-for-old-engines/176987 "2021-05-21T23:57:31Z")
Back in the 1970s, I used 10W-40 in my Ford Maverick. When I traded the 1971 Maverick for a new Oldsmobile Cutlass with a 260 V8 engine, the owner’s manual specified either 10W-30 or 10W-40 oil. I chose 10W-40 thinking… --- ## [Electric Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-vehicle/176423)
**Author:** [@randypeck\_174951](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randypeck_174951)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-vehicle/176423 "2021-05-21T03:02:03Z")
Why do you all think of the latest Lexus EV ? --- ## [Offset cylinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/offset-cylinders/176931)
**Author:** [@Hugemoth\_144444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hugemoth_144444)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/offset-cylinders/176931 "2021-05-21T01:16:43Z")
How many automotive engines use offset cylinders, and can they be used in flat engines? --- ## [Diesel Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-idle/176969)
**Author:** [@jaredmp7\_175356](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaredmp7_175356)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-idle/176969 "2021-05-21T00:53:28Z")
I tried searching for answers to this question already but didn’t find any direct answers. Basically, a couple of guy with diesel Rams and F350s moved into my apartments. They are good neighbors for the most part, but … --- ## [Mecum auctions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mecum-auctions/176960)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mecum-auctions/176960 "2021-05-21T00:03:36Z")
For those who don’t know the Mecum Auctions are broadcast on NBCSN . I don’t think the Motor Trend network even shows reruns . I think something called RFD does carry delayed shows. Also the Mecum web site is free to jo… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=97) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=99)