# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=11 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Lug nut profile is important](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nut-profile-is-important/203962)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lug-nut-profile-is-important/203962 "2025-09-03T15:41:14Z")
I sheared off 2 studs removing lug nuts. They have shoulder that holds on hubcap. Found a set of 20 for $5 but they are not close enough. AZ does have right nut for $4. I thought 20 for $5 was good deal. --- ## [$100k+ Class A motor home burns on I-70 heading dowhill from Eisenhower Tunnel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100k-class-a-motor-home-burns-on-i-70-heading-dowhill-from-eisenhower-tunnel/203922)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/100k-class-a-motor-home-burns-on-i-70-heading-dowhill-from-eisenhower-tunnel/203922 "2025-09-03T13:49:40Z")
How unfortunate the motorhome driver did not exit a half mile ahead. Colorado State Patrol closed the tunnel and roadblock sent westbound I-70 traffic on US 6 over Loveland Pass. 2 hour delay. Traffic crawling for mi… --- ## [Killing the forum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/killing-the-forum/203944)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/killing-the-forum/203944 "2025-09-01T12:28:44Z")
In my opinion, the time delay due to requiring of moderator approval for posts will kill this site. --- ## [Can you make an emergency stop on rumble strips?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-make-an-emergency-stop-on-rumble-strips/203956)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-make-an-emergency-stop-on-rumble-strips/203956 "2025-08-30T00:25:11Z")
I’m a sucker for terminology; I struggle immensely to find the correct words to describe what I want to say. I blame this lack of vocabulary and awareness of words on my hearing impairment. If I can’t hear what people … --- ## [Not Boring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-boring/203945)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-boring/203945 "2025-08-29T12:54:05Z")
Not your typical EV! I’m not in the market for any EV, but if I were I would investigate this one simply for the styling. A little 39 Ford, a little Buick “Y” Job, and a little Bugatti all brought together. --- ## [‘Humpy Wheeler, NASCAR's Greatest Showman, Dies at 86’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humpy-wheeler-nascars-greatest-showman-dies-at-86/203919)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humpy-wheeler-nascars-greatest-showman-dies-at-86/203919 "2025-08-28T10:03:42Z")
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/sports/autoracing/humpy-wheeler-dead.html https://archive.is/cnGLT for those who need an alternative URI. I didn’t; I don’t know why: I have no subscription. --- ## [No new posts for the past 21 hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-new-posts-for-the-past-21-hours/203936)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-new-posts-for-the-past-21-hours/203936 "2025-08-27T19:18:49Z")
What’s happening, or… what is not happening? --- ## [English language proficiency test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/english-language-proficiency-test/203910)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/english-language-proficiency-test/203910 "2025-08-27T11:49:51Z")
As most of you already know, a deadly mistake took place on August 12 that took the lives of 3 riding in a minivan when a trucker oddly and dangerously made an illegal U-Turn. By following up with this exceptionally sad… --- ## [Pending posts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pending-posts/203940)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pending-posts/203940 "2025-08-27T11:45:43Z")
What’s up with posts pending moderator approval? To suggest a car needs front suspension repairs needs approval? --- ## [Necessary to Drive at Higher Engine Temps to Evaporate Water from the Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/necessary-to-drive-at-higher-engine-temps-to-evaporate-water-from-the-oil/203889)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/necessary-to-drive-at-higher-engine-temps-to-evaporate-water-from-the-oil/203889 "2025-08-25T18:48:13Z")
Hi guys I read that if you take shorter trips without the engine getting to normal operating temperatures water can accumulate in the oil and needs to be burned off to maintain maximum effectiveness of engine oil. One me… --- ## [Plumbers Truck Paint Job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plumbers-truck-paint-job/203859)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plumbers-truck-paint-job/203859 "2025-08-24T18:01:07Z")
--- ## [What is dual side mirror?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-dual-side-mirror/201441)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-dual-side-mirror/201441 "2025-08-23T19:52:32Z")
I have to get my car state inspection done. The window tint guy no longer offers tint due to the law cracking down on tinted windows. This leaves me in bad situation. From Google search, I read: “ The windshield and… --- ## [More site traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-site-traffic/203443)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-site-traffic/203443 "2025-08-22T18:12:48Z")
We can blame this mess on Bing. He said the site needs more traffic but I don’t think this is what he meant. I Private Messaged Carolyn and John. --- ## [Disagreement between UTQG and independent tire traction ratings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disagreement-between-utqg-and-independent-tire-traction-ratings/203869)
**Author:** [@elduderino260](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elduderino260)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disagreement-between-utqg-and-independent-tire-traction-ratings/203869 "2025-08-21T17:25:32Z")
I am considering the Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractive and Michelin CrossClimate2. I noticed that the CrossClimates have a UTQG traction rating of B, whereas the Scorpion has an A, but in looking at some of the independent … --- ## [Cabin filter was removed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter-was-removed/203835)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter-was-removed/203835 "2025-08-20T00:21:33Z")
03-05 focus had cabin filter. 06-07 does not. 08 does. Why did ford choose to remove cabin filter? I think ford agrees filters are good. Maybe I’m wrong. So, 05 had filter. 06 does not. Less dust in air? --- ## [Are you willing to discuss mistakes you’ve made behind the wheels?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-willing-to-discuss-mistakes-you-ve-made-behind-the-wheels/201513)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-willing-to-discuss-mistakes-you-ve-made-behind-the-wheels/201513 "2025-08-20T17:28:32Z")
Good evening everyone, and I hope all is well and enjoying the day. Me and Dad always get caught into a heated debate while discussing mistakes behind the wheels. I’m the kind to point out errors in my driving behavior… --- ## [Harry Shearer (Tom and Ray's friend in Santa Monica) interviewed Edward Niedermeyer, author of books about Tesla and Elon Musk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harry-shearer-tom-and-rays-friend-in-santa-monica-interviewed-edward-niedermeyer-author-of-books-about-tesla-and-elon-musk/201509)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harry-shearer-tom-and-rays-friend-in-santa-monica-interviewed-edward-niedermeyer-author-of-books-about-tesla-and-elon-musk/201509 "2025-08-20T01:54:00Z")
on ‘le Show’, https://harryshearer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LeShow081725.mp3 beginning at 21:30, lasting for 36 minutes. --- ## [Denial of service attack?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denial-of-service-attack/202958)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denial-of-service-attack/202958 "2025-08-19T16:08:28Z")
It definitely looks like it to me, based on the overrwhelming number of spam posts. I flagged as many as I could, but there is apparently a limit to the number of flags in a 24 hour period. --- ## [How popular is faux performance exhaust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-popular-is-faux-performance-exhaust/201493)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-popular-is-faux-performance-exhaust/201493 "2025-08-16T23:22:56Z")
How many loud exhausts are phonie computer sounds broadcast through speakers? The expression ALL HAT AND NO CATTLE comes to mind --- ## [Why would some countries continue to ban drivers with disabilities?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-some-countries-continue-to-ban-drivers-with-disabilities/201375)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-would-some-countries-continue-to-ban-drivers-with-disabilities/201375 "2025-08-16T22:09:28Z")
The United States has shown the entire world with solid evidence that drivers with a disability is no more at risk from causing an accident than drivers without a disability, yet certain countries still prohibit individu… --- ## [You might want to hold-off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-might-want-to-hold-off/187989)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-might-want-to-hold-off/187989 "2025-08-16T14:09:46Z")
… on buying one of these Vietnam-made EVs. According to one journalist, they are… not good. --- ## [If you own(ed) or lease(d) any of these GM vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-lease-d-any-of-these-gm-vehicles/201468)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-lease-d-any-of-these-gm-vehicles/201468 "2025-08-14T17:07:30Z")
… and if you live in Ohio or Tennessee, you may qualify for a cash settlement. The vehicles in question are: 2017- 2019 GMC Acadia, 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, 2016-2019 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, or 2… --- ## [Ford Kuga Phev Fire Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-kuga-phev-fire-issues/201467)
**Author:** [@usmanakhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmanakhtar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-kuga-phev-fire-issues/201467 "2025-08-14T15:07:29Z")
Hello I would like to ask for the Ford kuga Phev has a fire issue sorted I have recently read about the article I am not sure if that is resolved or not. I am interested in 2021 St-line x. Any insight would be helpful. --- ## [Entrepreneur Auto Mechanics set up discount repair shop in retail parts store parking lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/entrepreneur-auto-mechanics-set-up-discount-repair-shop-in-retail-parts-store-parking-lot/85238)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/entrepreneur-auto-mechanics-set-up-discount-repair-shop-in-retail-parts-store-parking-lot/85238 "2025-08-13T01:37:48Z")
This is sort of an interesting article about the times we live in. Folks in Oakland, Calif seem to be getting their cars fixed -- not at the local auto repair shop -- but at the nearby retail auto parts store parking lo… --- ## [Closure of Entrepreneur Auto Mechanics set up discount repair shop in retail parts store parking lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closure-of-entrepreneur-auto-mechanics-set-up-discount-repair-shop-in-retail-parts-store-parking-lot/85291)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closure-of-entrepreneur-auto-mechanics-set-up-discount-repair-shop-in-retail-parts-store-parking-lot/85291 "2025-08-12T23:46:05Z")
Cdaquila, I noticed that you closed this discussion because you perceived the discussion to be wandering from the original post. This discussion was a thought-provoking and in-depth discussion about serious issues. These… --- ## [Toyota Nation - home of dumb people](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-nation-home-of-dumb-people/201367)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-nation-home-of-dumb-people/201367 "2025-08-11T01:04:49Z")
This will probably get Flagged . I look at that forum every once in a while and I am still amazed at the the dumb questions asked there . Today a person wants to know since they live in an apartment and have no access… --- ## [Just a little frustrated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-little-frustrated/200389)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-little-frustrated/200389 "2025-08-08T18:37:03Z")
I post here from time to time. Most know me as a camry/rav 4 owner who changes oil/trans fluid/anti freeze more frequent than most change their underwear. I have a 2015 Rav 4 XLE (120.5K) and have well maintained it. I t… --- ## ["Like they owned the road."](https://community.cartalk.com/t/like-they-owned-the-road/201365)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/like-they-owned-the-road/201365 "2025-08-08T12:35:31Z")
https://kdvr.com/news/local/unusual-travelers-on-highway-tried-to-stirrup-trouble-jeffco-deputies/?ipid=promo-link-block1 --- ## [Car talk on chopping block?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-on-chopping-block/201233)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-on-chopping-block/201233 "2025-08-07T13:04:28Z")
The organization said in a statement it told employees that a majority of staff positions will “conclude” when the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30, 2025. --- ## [Goodbye Humvee, hello ISV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodbye-humvee-hello-isv/201328)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodbye-humvee-hello-isv/201328 "2025-08-07T12:25:55Z")
The Humvee’s replacement is actually based on the Chevy Colorado ZR2. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=10) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=12)