# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=10 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [Would anyone know all of that? Would a prosecutor know what is correct?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-anyone-know-all-of-that-would-a-prosecutor-know-what-is-correct/204183)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-anyone-know-all-of-that-would-a-prosecutor-know-what-is-correct/204183 "2025-10-01T16:23:30Z")
--- ## [Why do drivers move to the left when they turn right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-drivers-move-to-the-left-when-they-turn-right/64887)
**Author:** [@lizzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizzy)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-drivers-move-to-the-left-when-they-turn-right/64887 "2025-10-01T02:04:54Z")
Why do 50% of drivers turn their car six inches or more to the left before they make a right turn? When I'm in the passing lane, I get a little uneasy when they nudge into my lane. What do you know? Must be a psy… --- ## [Fluid extractor recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-recommendations/126789)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-recommendations/126789 "2025-09-30T23:14:13Z")
Anyone have any experience or recommendations for a decent fluid extractor? I’m mainly looking for something to use to change transmission fluid without dropping the pan. I’d just be looking at a manual unit, nothing fa… --- ## ["Free" car a good deal or not? 2010 Toyota Highlander 3.5L AWD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-car-a-good-deal-or-not-2010-toyota-highlander-3-5l-awd/204100)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-car-a-good-deal-or-not-2010-toyota-highlander-3-5l-awd/204100 "2025-09-30T15:14:28Z")
One of my friends owns a 2010 Toyota highlander that he has always taken great care of. There is no rust, it has new suspension and tires, the body and interior are great. You would never know it had 250,000+ miles on … --- ## [NOT OJ's Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-ojs-bronco/204126)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-ojs-bronco/204126 "2025-09-27T14:50:14Z")
--- ## [Volkswagon Mexico restores woman's 1966 Beetle. 400kmiles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-mexico-restores-womans-1966-beetle-400kmiles/204122)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagon-mexico-restores-womans-1966-beetle-400kmiles/204122 "2025-09-27T10:19:04Z")
--- ## [Finally, some penalties for e-bike offenders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-some-penalties-for-e-bike-offenders/204049)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-some-penalties-for-e-bike-offenders/204049 "2025-09-25T18:17:09Z")
N.J. kid is too young to drive, but already lost their driver’s license Updated: Sep. 10, 2025, 1:33 p.m. By Matthew Enuco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com A Monmouth County juvenile was issued a harsh sentence after b… --- ## [School buses are back on the road--pay attention!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/school-buses-are-back-on-the-road-pay-attention/204000)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/school-buses-are-back-on-the-road-pay-attention/204000 "2025-09-25T14:00:36Z")
School is back in session and that means school buses are back on the road. Be vigilant of kids around intersections and watch for school zones. One local police department put out this guide as to when to stop and when … --- ## [Trouble- Sputters While Idling (23' Rav4)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-sputters-while-idling-23-rav4/204075)
**Author:** [@Katmoth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katmoth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-sputters-while-idling-23-rav4/204075 "2025-09-24T23:43:49Z")
Anyone know what I should check (if anything)? Its not yet 3yrs old (albeit with 110k miles) It sputters every other day - when idling - starting almost a month ago (its died twice) Nothing else is wrong. No lights a… --- ## [Did anyone actually ever have a Ford jump out of park?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-anyone-actually-ever-have-a-ford-jump-out-of-park/185550)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-anyone-actually-ever-have-a-ford-jump-out-of-park/185550 "2025-09-24T19:24:34Z")
From the late 60s to early 80s Fords were known to fall out of park and go into reverse. The mechanism would get worn and when someone would get out of the car and slam the door sometimes this would be enough to jar the … --- ## [Site Progress?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/site-progress/204083)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/site-progress/204083 "2025-09-22T18:35:40Z")
@Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor @cdaquila Has there been any progress on the Cartalk Community site being more secure against Spam. The reason I ask is that it seems that the only new posters have been Spammers . Also unle… --- ## [Not the "Prince of Darkness"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-the-prince-of-darkness/204086)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-the-prince-of-darkness/204086 "2025-09-22T12:35:44Z")
I’m sure that most of us have heard the late Mr. Lucas described as The Prince of Darkness because his electrical/electronic components were allegedly so prone to failure. Well, I had a nice conversation this afternoon… --- ## [Unlucky or in reality very lucky...](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unlucky-or-in-reality-very-lucky/204006)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unlucky-or-in-reality-very-lucky/204006 "2025-09-22T00:24:58Z")
I was going to pick up a new to me boat. Something larger for the family needs as well as a platform to support the high school bass fishing team. My truck is aging and relegated to occasional use now. It’s primary funct… --- ## [We share the road with them, unfortunately](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-share-the-road-with-them-unfortunately/204107)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-share-the-road-with-them-unfortunately/204107 "2025-09-21T13:10:29Z")
--- ## [Could every vehicle engine potentially last forever?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-every-vehicle-engine-potentially-last-forever/204015)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-every-vehicle-engine-potentially-last-forever/204015 "2025-09-20T03:27:55Z")
I heard stories of car engine lasting well over 1m miles. Then I often hear stories about its time to trade a car before it reaches 100k miles. I’m wondering if a vehicle engine can potentially last forever ? --- ## [Best new to me pickup truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-new-to-me-pickup-truck/204058)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-new-to-me-pickup-truck/204058 "2025-09-18T14:38:38Z")
As mentioned earlier, I am replacing one of my older trucks with a newer model. The original plan was to get a 2018 F150 with the 5.0 V8 Coyote. There are been some issues getting the title work completed as this was o… --- ## [Spam Survey?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spam-survey/204017)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spam-survey/204017 "2025-09-15T17:48:29Z")
Not possitive but I do think that 2 recent surveys in our email are to be avoided. One said it was from State Farm Insurance which we do have and one from AAA the auto club which we do not have . Both offered a safety k… --- ## [How do you take care of your vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-take-care-of-your-vehicles/204069)
**Author:** [@FSH003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FSH003)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-take-care-of-your-vehicles/204069 "2025-09-15T13:21:47Z")
Some people don’t take care of their vehicles, others like me and other people are very close to their vehicles and take the best of care of them that they can. My vehicles are lucky enough to have Shelter Logic tempora… --- ## [I rented out a 2022 C8 Z51](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-rented-out-a-2022-c8-z51/204025)
**Author:** [@FSH003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FSH003)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-rented-out-a-2022-c8-z51/204025 "2025-09-13T18:45:01Z")
Before I get into what I think of this car, I am going to be renting out some other cars and give you my reviews of it. I am not a professional, so my reviews are coming from renting out the car long enough to hopefully… --- ## [What gasoline is called around the world](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-gasoline-is-called-around-the-world/204032)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-gasoline-is-called-around-the-world/204032 "2025-09-12T21:46:38Z")
--- ## [Oilpinion. Mobil1 75,000+ High Mileage oil at 192k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oilpinion-mobil1-75-000-high-mileage-oil-at-192k/201080)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oilpinion-mobil1-75-000-high-mileage-oil-at-192k/201080 "2025-09-12T17:43:48Z")
2023 Lexus RX350’s Good Book specifies 0W-16 oil. Mobil1 has 0W-20 High Mileage full synthetic oil “for engines 75,000+”. At 192k, with no leaks, use High Mileage, or continue with 0W-16? Thank you. --- ## [Suitable engine for Renault Megane 1,3 3th Gen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suitable-engine-for-renault-megane-1-3-3th-gen/200696)
**Author:** [@anso-engineer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anso-engineer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suitable-engine-for-renault-megane-1-3-3th-gen/200696 "2025-09-12T11:26:38Z")
Hello, I plan to purchase Renault Megane 3th gen in some in the option of estate body. Mainly all this cars came from EU, (here in Ukraine it didn’t sell) so I don’t know a lot about them. The most availabe Megans 3 he… --- ## [Lady Cut me Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lady-cut-me-off/204056)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lady-cut-me-off/204056 "2025-09-12T01:08:24Z")
--- ## [Thank you for reporting the spam attack - The team is working on the issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thank-you-for-reporting-the-spam-attack-the-team-is-working-on-the-issue/203797)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thank-you-for-reporting-the-spam-attack-the-team-is-working-on-the-issue/203797 "2025-09-11T19:31:54Z")
Hi folks. The Car Talk Community has been attacked by spammers. We first found out about it from member reports. We’re holding off on deleting the spam one post at a time for now, but we’ll take that step soon if a batch… --- ## [More tire talk!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-tire-talk/204026)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-tire-talk/204026 "2025-09-08T20:58:51Z")
Local high school has two Corvair as project vehicles. Got me to thinking (bad sign😀), Corvairs were equipped with bias ply tire and required different front and rear tire pressures F24, R30. Google AI recommends 10 PS… --- ## [What are your recommendations in choosing one of these sports cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-recommendations-in-choosing-one-of-these-sports-cars/201534)
**Author:** [@FSH003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FSH003)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-recommendations-in-choosing-one-of-these-sports-cars/201534 "2025-09-06T12:44:33Z")
Hello everyone. It’s been awhile since I last posted. So, I have a question for you, and as for answers, whatever info you reply with is appreciated. I have done my research, however, your opinions and experiences are… --- ## [CarTalk redirecting me to a virus website?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk-redirecting-me-to-a-virus-website/201376)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 11:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk-redirecting-me-to-a-virus-website/201376 "2025-09-06T11:08:02Z")
To the moderators: whenever I try to access CarTalk, I’m immediately redirected to a suspicious website. See image above and blow as I have taken screenshots of these. --- ## [Driver had 40 times legalimit of marijuana. Rolls off Red Mountain Pass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-had-40-times-legalimit-of-marijuana-rolls-off-red-mountain-pass/204007)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-had-40-times-legalimit-of-marijuana-rolls-off-red-mountain-pass/204007 "2025-09-04T17:54:24Z")
https://www.denverpost.com/2025/09/03/million-dollar-highway-crash-marijuana/? --- ## [Loose tire rolls? and hits vehicle, killing driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-tire-rolls-and-hits-vehicle-killing-driver/203994)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-tire-rolls-and-hits-vehicle-killing-driver/203994 "2025-09-05T01:42:02Z")
“Based on officers’ investigation, police determined that a driver headed south had been struck by a tire that came off a vehicle in the northbound lanes.” --- ## [PBS Show - American Experience : War on Smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pbs-show-american-experience-war-on-smog/203953)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pbs-show-american-experience-war-on-smog/203953 "2025-09-03T16:25:39Z")
Just saw a show on PBS American Experience called "Cleaning the Air: The War on Smog Very informative on the Smog problem in LA and why it was so different to most other parts in the country. The science behind the disc… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=9) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=11)