# Auto Type/Class **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/auto-type-class/12.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Lifespan of the 2019 Subaru Outback engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifespan-of-the-2019-subaru-outback-engine/139190)
**Author:** [@ArtTiedemann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArtTiedemann)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifespan-of-the-2019-subaru-outback-engine/139190 "2019-08-16T15:38:35Z")
Will the 2019 Subaru Boxer 6 cylinder flat engine last as long as the 2019 V-6 in the Honda Passport and Pilot? --- ## [2017 Buick Encore reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-reliability/143288)
**Author:** [@Patrick33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrick33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-reliability/143288 "2019-06-29T19:19:08Z")
Do owners of the Buick Encore 2016-2018 find this car reliable. Any recurring mechanical problems. --- ## [Weaknesses of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weaknesses-of-the-2001-jeep-cherokee/140189)
**Author:** [@MackRossoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MackRossoff)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weaknesses-of-the-2001-jeep-cherokee/140189 "2019-05-18T07:27:49Z")
What are the weaknesses of a 2001 Jeep Cherokee? --- ## [Will Teslas be able to avoid small animals?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-teslas-be-able-to-avoid-small-animals/140038)
**Author:** [@GarySarli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GarySarli)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-teslas-be-able-to-avoid-small-animals/140038 "2019-05-12T20:56:42Z")
Will Teslas be able to avoid small animals such as squirrels? --- ## [2010 Honda Civic Sun Visor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-sun-visor/139740)
**Author:** [@leedianawright\_151572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leedianawright_151572)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-sun-visor/139740 "2019-05-04T12:46:56Z")
I have a 2010 Honda Civic with stock sun visors. Recently, both the driver and passenger side visors broke and no longer stay in place (a problem affected by a recall on pre-2010 models). Since these are the cheap bott… --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - will 4WD get lower mileage than 2WD turbos?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-will-4wd-get-lower-mileage-than-2wd-turbos/138864)
**Author:** [@MikeFoltz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeFoltz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-will-4wd-get-lower-mileage-than-2wd-turbos/138864 "2019-04-24T14:18:46Z")
does the mileage decrease on 4wd vs 2wd mazda cx-5\`s turbos? --- ## [Any other 1991 Mercury Capri owners near Albany?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-other-1991-mercury-capri-owners-near-albany/138832)
**Author:** [@Dave21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-other-1991-mercury-capri-owners-near-albany/138832 "2019-04-21T13:57:55Z")
Anyone in the Albany NY area have a '91 - '94 Mercury Capri. Just acquired a basic (non turbo) 91 with 46,000 miles and am looking for general advice/and recommendations for a mechanic/repair shop for the replacement of… --- ## [1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme grill bars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-grill-bars/138845)
**Author:** [@KennethMcCardle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethMcCardle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-grill-bars/138845 "2019-04-21T12:06:11Z")
My grill on my 71 Supreme has a horizon bar in the middle of the vertical bars. Weird!! --- ## [2017 Toyota Camry - Sounds like Valve Lifter Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-sounds-like-valve-lifter-noise/138765)
**Author:** [@ToyotaWill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyotaWill)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-sounds-like-valve-lifter-noise/138765 "2019-04-20T13:29:28Z")
I’d had this Camry since new. Changed oil every 5,000 miles, instead of the recommended 10,000. I always heard a subtle ‘ticking’ noise from the motor. The dealer told me that’s exactly how all the 4 cylinders sound. … --- ## [Toyota Sienna transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-transmission-problems/138569)
**Author:** [@KevinKearney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinKearney)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-transmission-problems/138569 "2019-04-17T15:07:41Z")
Do Toyota Siennas have transmission problems? --- ## [How are the 2017 Nissan Altimas doing now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-are-the-2017-nissan-altimas-doing-now/138238)
**Author:** [@Ronbrott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronbrott)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-are-the-2017-nissan-altimas-doing-now/138238 "2019-04-11T13:34:27Z")
How is the 2017 Altima holding up? I just bought one --- ## [VW GTI - what difference between 2018 and 2019 for SE model?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-gti-what-difference-between-2018-and-2019-for-se-model/137933)
**Author:** [@JohnnyHodges](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnnyHodges)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-gti-what-difference-between-2018-and-2019-for-se-model/137933 "2019-04-05T05:26:26Z")
VW GTI - what difference between 2018 and 2019 for SE model? I can get a low-mileage 2018 for $3000 or so less than the current model. Would I be giving up any safety features like blind-spot monitoring? --- ## [Did Subaru solve its head gasket problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-subaru-solve-its-head-gasket-problem/136925)
**Author:** [@MikeBrown40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeBrown40)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2019, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-subaru-solve-its-head-gasket-problem/136925 "2019-03-23T06:00:13Z")
Has Subaru fixed the problem of head gaskets going out at around 100,000 miles? --- ## [VW Atlas or Tiguan - thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-atlas-or-tiguan-thoughts/136939)
**Author:** [@JohnOro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnOro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-atlas-or-tiguan-thoughts/136939 "2019-03-22T10:30:11Z")
Anyone have comment or review to share about the VW Atlas or Tiguan --- ## [Electric car-2015 Nissan Leaf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-car-2015-nissan-leaf/130292)
**Author:** [@glanertdr\_145311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glanertdr_145311)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-car-2015-nissan-leaf/130292 "2019-03-14T20:54:33Z")
As a recent past lease owner of a Nissan Leaf for three years: positives: no emissions no oil no gas negatives: $395.00 paid to Nissan: never buying or leasing another Nissan product One 480 volt charging stat… --- ## [No Head Bumps Please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-head-bumps-please/135851)
**Author:** [@pazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pazer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-head-bumps-please/135851 "2019-03-06T16:33:11Z")
Car shopping for moderately tall people (I’m 6’4") starts, and often stops, with simply getting in the car. If I bump my head getting in the door - or have to bend into a contorted shape - I move on. The last car I bough… --- ## [PHEV engine wear with cold weather driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phev-engine-wear-with-cold-weather-driving/134909)
**Author:** [@Ricardo00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricardo00)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/phev-engine-wear-with-cold-weather-driving/134909 "2019-02-18T22:47:49Z")
In a cold climate you drive a PHEV. When you drive in EV mode and you suddenly need more speed the motor kicks in. Since the motor has been off does the motor wear excessively since a heavy load has been placed on it whe… --- ## [Kia Concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-concerns/134673)
**Author:** [@patsicollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patsicollins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-concerns/134673 "2019-02-15T13:45:25Z")
What are the concerns with Kia over 3 rs old I should watch for. Why are USA speck cars cheaper than GCC --- ## [Classic car for the dog/camping trips?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-for-the-dog-camping-trips/134149)
**Author:** [@Hankscorpio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hankscorpio)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-for-the-dog-camping-trips/134149 "2019-02-09T23:46:42Z")
I’m tired of having a permanent dog hammock in the back of my daily, 16 WRX, and fur everywhere. The WRX ride height is surprisingly low and has been a serious issue for parking and getting to hiking/camping locations w… --- ## [2007 Honda Civic reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-reliability/134260)
**Author:** [@ThomasBeneventine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasBeneventine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-reliability/134260 "2019-02-09T15:04:49Z")
How reliable are the 2007 civic sedans? I have a choice between 2006, 2007 and 2010 --- ## [88 ford ranger lifter tapping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-ford-ranger-lifter-tapping/67109)
**Author:** [@Cmar68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cmar68)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-ford-ranger-lifter-tapping/67109 "2019-01-25T02:09:08Z")
I have an 88 ford ranger and It was sitting for about a month because I was swapping out transmissions and when i started it up for the first time in a month I heard a tapping noise coming from the top of the motor. I th… --- ## [Why is 2018 RAM 1500 Sport towing capacity lower than other models?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-2018-ram-1500-sport-towing-capacity-lower-than-other-models/131824)
**Author:** [@chuckroylston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuckroylston)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-2018-ram-1500-sport-towing-capacity-lower-than-other-models/131824 "2019-01-05T02:51:08Z")
Hi, Why is the towing capacity of the RAM 1500 SPORT Model substantially (5,030lbs vs 8,000lbs and up) lower than similar RAM models? Using the towing guide on RAM’s official site I entered my truck’s specs: 1500, 5.7L H… --- ## [Love my 2018 Chevrolet Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-my-2018-chevrolet-corvette/131635)
**Author:** [@SonnyLevine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SonnyLevine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/love-my-2018-chevrolet-corvette/131635 "2019-01-02T05:28:28Z")
Love the raw horsepower. My second one which I bought knowing that natuarally aspirited engines will become a thing of the past. --- ## [Dedicated hybrids vs. 'other' hybrids...what's the difference?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dedicated-hybrids-vs-other-hybrids-whats-the-difference/128440)
**Author:** [@jkelsey2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkelsey2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dedicated-hybrids-vs-other-hybrids-whats-the-difference/128440 "2018-11-08T15:55:21Z")
Within the next few years I’ll be in the market to purchase a new car. I am leaning towards getting a hybrid, simply due to fuel economy, but I feel a bit overwhelmed with the amount of hybrids there are out there. You h… --- ## [Disappointed in 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-2015-mitsubishi-mirage/127835)
**Author:** [@JoshuaTownsend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshuaTownsend)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-2015-mitsubishi-mirage/127835 "2018-11-01T08:55:26Z")
Why is my car so slow, noisy, tight and uncomfortable. I bought it thinking I had bought the world’s fastest hot hatch. I heard it can go 217 miles an hour with its 1.2 liter 3 cylinder. “The less cylinders the better!” … --- ## [2010 Toyota Tundra engine performance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-tundra-engine-performance/127777)
**Author:** [@DONALDJSCHOENBORN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DONALDJSCHOENBORN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-tundra-engine-performance/127777 "2018-10-29T20:14:05Z")
how are does the 4.7 engine perform in a 2010 tundra. are there any other issues or concerns with this year vechile --- ## [Most reliable car brands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-reliable-car-brands/127723)
**Author:** [@KenMorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenMorgan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-reliable-car-brands/127723 "2018-10-29T14:21:30Z")
I enjoy reading Car Talk in the Sunday newspaper. I’m curious which car brands you consider to be the most reliable and well manufactured. I had a 1990 Honda Accord which had only 1 repair (brake master cylinder)in 20+… --- ## [Why can’t I tow with my 2017 Toyota RAV4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-can-t-i-tow-with-my-2017-toyota-rav4/126286)
**Author:** [@JimSimpson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimSimpson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-can-t-i-tow-with-my-2017-toyota-rav4/126286 "2018-10-08T19:21:30Z")
why is it the Toyota Rav4 SE has zero towing capability --- ## [2019 Nissan Altima engine problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-altima-engine-problems/121854)
**Author:** [@johntucker07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johntucker07)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-altima-engine-problems/121854 "2018-10-05T20:05:45Z")
Where are problems with new Altima with new engine and transmission. Are they keeping them quiet? --- ## [Known Saab Turbo problem - help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/known-saab-turbo-problem-help/126206)
**Author:** [@HarryJacobs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarryJacobs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/known-saab-turbo-problem-help/126206 "2018-10-05T14:41:48Z")
Dear Mr. Magliozzi, I am not sure if you are in a position to help through your work at the paper, but I do not know where to get help for myself and all the owners of late model SAAB 9.3’s with turbo 2.0 liter engines.… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/auto-type-class/12.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/auto-type-class/12.md?page=3)