# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=123 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 124 --- ## [Newbie question about Lexus RC F/IS F/GS F engine oil pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newbie-question-about-lexus-rc-f-is-f-gs-f-engine-oil-pump/165145)
**Author:** [@zinophfragment\_163832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zinophfragment_163832)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newbie-question-about-lexus-rc-f-is-f-gs-f-engine-oil-pump/165145 "2020-06-01T13:00:29Z")
Hello. I was exploring Club Lexus and came across this picture right here. I’m a newbie, so me seeing the oil pump like that sort of confused me. Now, I do know that cycloid pumps always have to have a housing… but in … --- ## [Boroscope option for smartphone or computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boroscope-option-for-smartphone-or-computer/165075)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boroscope-option-for-smartphone-or-computer/165075 "2020-06-01T04:03:23Z")
Just in case you need a cheap boroscope, Think I paid $85 or so for mine, not recommending this site, just showing one option for what is out there. $15.90 --- ## [Oil is selling in Negative Numbers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-is-selling-in-negative-numbers/163144)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-is-selling-in-negative-numbers/163144 "2020-05-31T22:24:54Z")
Oil prices dropped 321% on Monday. --- ## [Brake and turning noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-turning-noise/165077)
**Author:** [@Russell-60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell-60)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-turning-noise/165077 "2020-05-31T17:56:17Z")
Hi everyone, I recently changed the half shafts and complete knuckle on our suv. After doing the driver side the brake makes a noise when almost stopped. Also notices if I do a really sharp circle turn with foot on the b… --- ## [1992 4 cyl 1.8L Engine ticking... what type oil is best?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-4-cyl-1-8l-engine-ticking-what-type-oil-is-best/160802)
**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-4-cyl-1-8l-engine-ticking-what-type-oil-is-best/160802 "2020-05-30T01:57:52Z")
My car is the same as the MItsusbish Eclipse 1992. My engine , 130,000 miles has developed ticking that my mechanic says is internal, possibly, in the valve train. He said life of the engine is up in the air…cou… --- ## [1970 Lincoln Continental - 4-Door convertibles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-lincoln-continental-4-door-convertibles/165018)
**Author:** [@Jon57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-lincoln-continental-4-door-convertibles/165018 "2020-05-29T20:53:32Z")
Ray about 4 door convertibles. Were you too young to remember that Lincoln made them starting in 1963? They had suicide doors --- ## [Special SUV Available](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-suv-available/164999)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/special-suv-available/164999 "2020-05-29T20:35:00Z")
Good news for football fans in North Florida and maybe still in New England. Tom Brady is selling his heavily customized Escalade. C’mon Bucs fans, you know you want to feel closer to Tom Terrific. Maybe you Pats fans w… --- ## [Why are car engines serviced differently than airplane engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-car-engines-serviced-differently-than-airplane-engines/164882)
**Author:** [@JT19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JT19)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-car-engines-serviced-differently-than-airplane-engines/164882 "2020-05-29T15:50:44Z")
So this is not a question directly related to car but still important one…Airplane engines are well studies by the manufacturer. Especially piston engines are generally recommended to be overhauled with 2000 hours of us… --- ## [Interesting 2-Stroke Engineering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-2-stroke-engineering/164762)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 9:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-2-stroke-engineering/164762 "2020-05-29T09:30:21Z")
I often read articles on interesting engineering. As of late, the subject of the Supercharged 2 Stroke. Honestly the more I study the drawings and articles in this particular instance, the more my head begins to hurt. … --- ## [Stainless Steel Fords](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stainless-steel-fords/164617)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stainless-steel-fords/164617 "2020-05-27T14:09:21Z")
I hadn’t heard of these, DeLorean had nothing on 'em: --- ## [Truisms (now with 10 characters)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truisms-now-with-10-characters/164866)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truisms-now-with-10-characters/164866 "2020-05-26T14:44:14Z")
Truism #1: The easier something goes back together, that was difficult to disassemble, the more likely you forgot something early in the process. Truism #1B: The second time, it will be at least as difficult as you expe… --- ## [Cheap OBD diagnostic equipment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-obd-diagnostic-equipment/164771)
**Author:** [@kravenscroft1316\_165014](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kravenscroft1316_165014)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-obd-diagnostic-equipment/164771 "2020-05-26T14:21:11Z")
Why don’t more people who work on their 96+ vehicles that are having issues immediately consider this. Readers that poll data and send it to a laptop or cell phone are cheap and readily available. I mean OBDlink starts a… --- ## [Hand Sanatizer left in your car can make your car burn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-sanatizer-left-in-your-car-can-make-your-car-burn/164836)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-sanatizer-left-in-your-car-can-make-your-car-burn/164836 "2020-05-26T03:02:56Z")
Getting scared about hand sanitizer being left in a car. One guy at the golf course to a bud, don’t leave your hand sanatizer on the dash. Snopes says https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/hand-sanitizer-explodes-hot-car/ --- ## [2nd diagnostic fee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-diagnostic-fee/164810)
**Author:** [@mandella2010\_167638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandella2010_167638)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-diagnostic-fee/164810 "2020-05-26T02:42:28Z")
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with dealing with two diagnostic fees from the same place? I took my SUV in for misfiring and when I went to pick the vehicle up, they came out to me and said they’r… --- ## [Should I buy a 2000 Toyota Echo with 255k on it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-2000-toyota-echo-with-255k-on-it/75889)
**Author:** [@mherman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mherman)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-2000-toyota-echo-with-255k-on-it/75889 "2020-05-25T20:05:34Z")
Hi! My husband and I own two larger Hondas and love them. However, we're looking for something with better gas mileage and found a 2000 Toyota Echo manual transmission with 255k miles on it, asking less than $4000. We … --- ## ["Great Scott!" Back To The Future Gas Station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-scott-back-to-the-future-gas-station/163389)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-scott-back-to-the-future-gas-station/163389 "2020-05-25T12:17:33Z")
CSA :palm\_tree: :sunglasses: :palm\_tree: --- ## [Towing a Trailer with a BMW 525i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer-with-a-bmw-525i/72393)
**Author:** [@DasBeemer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DasBeemer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-trailer-with-a-bmw-525i/72393 "2020-05-25T00:45:30Z")
I have a 2002 525i, 100k miles, automatic transmission, overall good condition. I also have a BMW 1150 motorcycle, which I would like to tow when going on vacations. The total weight of the trailer and motorcycle combi… --- ## [This is an awesome site with great people](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-an-awesome-site-with-great-people/164795)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-an-awesome-site-with-great-people/164795 "2020-05-25T00:36:07Z")
Just saying. I learn an awful lot here and get a lot of great advice. Thank you. --- ## [Lousy jack stands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lousy-jack-stands/164582)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lousy-jack-stands/164582 "2020-05-24T03:54:31Z")
Check out this article about harbor fake jack stands :laughing: https://jalopnik.com/dont-trust-your-life-to-these-jack-stands-1843546730 --- ## [Why is it the tool you need is the only one you can't find?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-the-tool-you-need-is-the-only-one-you-cant-find/164275)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-it-the-tool-you-need-is-the-only-one-you-cant-find/164275 "2020-05-24T03:49:54Z")
Is there anyone else? Sure I am not the most organised, sure I see my 4 different oil wrenches hanging neatly, but need a caulk gun today, what is the name for that evil god that hides whatever it is you are looking for? … --- ## [How to figure what the proper price is for a classic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-figure-what-the-proper-price-is-for-a-classic/164426)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-figure-what-the-proper-price-is-for-a-classic/164426 "2020-05-24T00:55:51Z")
Hello y’all. I’m considering about a car I’d be interested in purchasing. It’s a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Classic coupe. My grandparents used to have one and I’d like to have it since I like to get nostalgic. My question i… --- ## [Car Alarms Capability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarms-capability/164732)
**Author:** [@russharv63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russharv63)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarms-capability/164732 "2020-05-24T00:17:43Z")
If someone vandalizes your car by slashing your tires will that set the car alarm off or not? --- ## [Mixing cars and religion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-cars-and-religion/164605)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-cars-and-religion/164605 "2020-05-23T05:09:01Z")
:dizzy\_face: --- ## [Be sure to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/be-sure-to-drive/164631)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/be-sure-to-drive/164631 "2020-05-22T04:58:08Z")
… in the direction that the arrows are directing you to do! --- ## [Dodge Journey making fluttering noise on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-journey-making-fluttering-noise-on-acceleration/164610)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-journey-making-fluttering-noise-on-acceleration/164610 "2020-05-20T21:34:07Z")
2015 Dodge Journey with 132k. In the last week or so, I’ve noticed a fluttering sound when I press the accelerator. This is only at low speeds, around 20-40 mph, and never on the highway. I’m not sure how to describe … --- ## [Photo speeding citation now a WARNING NOTICE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/photo-speeding-citation-now-a-warning-notice/164601)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/photo-speeding-citation-now-a-warning-notice/164601 "2020-05-20T21:14:02Z")
Driving blood platelets emergently to a hospital for a teen in postpartum hemorrhage, the photo speed van took pictures of themergencyehicle traveling 41 mph in a 30 mph zone. (In emergencies, the authorized emergency… --- ## [And the top banner changes yet again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-the-top-banner-changes-yet-again/164571)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-the-top-banner-changes-yet-again/164571 "2020-05-20T12:42:48Z")
The banner has undergone another change. We are back to ketchup and mustard. --- ## [Does a muffler make my truck sound more aggressive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-muffler-make-my-truck-sound-more-aggressive/163958)
**Author:** [@Erick-30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erick-30)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-muffler-make-my-truck-sound-more-aggressive/163958 "2020-05-20T05:24:30Z")
I currently have my Ford F-150 straight piped but I wanted it to sound more louder and aggressive should I put a flow master muffler on it ? --- ## [Help! Gauge identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-gauge-identification/164228)
**Author:** [@Keith0844](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith0844)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-gauge-identification/164228 "2020-05-19T04:39:44Z")
I really need your help. Does anyone know what car this dashboard belongs to? Thanks in advance. --- ## [5 year-old boy stopped going to buy his dream car Lamborghini](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-year-old-boy-stopped-going-to-buy-his-dream-car-lamborghini/163937)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-year-old-boy-stopped-going-to-buy-his-dream-car-lamborghini/163937 "2020-05-19T04:22:28Z")
The police stopped this kid driving his parents’ vehicle. He said he was on his way to buy a Lamborghini. He had 3 bucks with him. Charges are pending against the parents. Are they responsible for his actions or is … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=122) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=124)