# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=19 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [Is it normal for the rim diameter to be 17" on a 16R wheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-normal-for-the-rim-diameter-to-be-17-on-a-16r-wheel/198994)
**Author:** [@tpagano78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tpagano78)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-normal-for-the-rim-diameter-to-be-17-on-a-16r-wheel/198994 "2025-02-06T14:49:06Z")
Is this normal? --- ## [Is there a free or cheap vehicle history report site? Carfax is too expensive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-free-or-cheap-vehicle-history-report-site-carfax-is-too-expensive/66849)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-free-or-cheap-vehicle-history-report-site-carfax-is-too-expensive/66849 "2025-02-05T05:13:14Z")
Hi, I am looking to buy a used car, but I want to check its history. Does anyone know of a cheap but reliable vehicle history report service site? I just think Carfax is overpriced. --- ## [Kia Sportage 2017 vs Range Rover Evoque 2017](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sportage-2017-vs-range-rover-evoque-2017/198957)
**Author:** [@LoneWalker71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoneWalker71)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sportage-2017-vs-range-rover-evoque-2017/198957 "2025-02-02T23:20:19Z")
Hello! I want to buy a car and cant decide between Kia Sportage 2017 (petrol or diesel) and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2017 (diesel). Both AWD, kind of similar power. I like the exterior and interior look on both, bu… --- ## [Lithium Ion Power pack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lithium-ion-power-pack/198916)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lithium-ion-power-pack/198916 "2025-02-02T20:03:44Z")
My portable battery jumper box no longer works. Since the little lithium ion ones are smaller and easier to store and handle, I had considered replacing it with one of these newer technology devices. When Menard’s sent… --- ## [Gm tpms relearn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-tpms-relearn/198589)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-tpms-relearn/198589 "2025-02-01T17:40:22Z")
My 07 equinox has tpms. You can go thru manual tpms relearn on DIC but when I get to “start”step to relearn the system will not proceed. I’ve seen this mentioned on other sites but I’ve never seen an answer. Can I use a… --- ## [ECU diagnostics?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-diagnostics/198925)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-diagnostics/198925 "2025-02-01T16:58:02Z")
Just curious if any of you folk have ever had what seemed to be an ECU /PCM/ABS problem and attempted to get it repaired by mailing it to a vendor who does that? If so, did the module repair do the job on the first go… --- ## [Spark plug and cross referencing talk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-and-cross-referencing-talk/198830)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-and-cross-referencing-talk/198830 "2025-01-31T20:22:18Z")
\[TLDR: In small engine applications, will a resistor plug cause problems if a non-resistor plug is spec’d? Anyone know anything of “Torch” brand spark plugs? Any suggestions for a known reliable spark plug crossref webs… --- ## [I bought a car - and I am so happy with it!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-and-i-am-so-happy-with-it/198906)
**Author:** [@FSH003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FSH003)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-and-i-am-so-happy-with-it/198906 "2025-01-31T14:14:22Z")
Hello everyone. First, before I get started with what will be a very long post, I have been so busy, things are just now slowing down for me. I did notice a special and meaningful award I received in this forum, New U… --- ## [2019 Audi Q5 - Love this car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-audi-q5-love-this-car/198871)
**Author:** [@Jack22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-audi-q5-love-this-car/198871 "2025-01-29T20:04:23Z")
Fantastic vehicle, no problems, Audi maintained, change engine oil every 12,000 KM, had transmission oil changed, car is as good the day it came out of the showroom!! Toronto, Canada --- ## [Service repair prioritization help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-repair-prioritization-help/198864)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-repair-prioritization-help/198864 "2025-01-29T06:25:00Z")
I had noticed rear suspension leaning to one side after turning off engine. Has been like that for 2 years. Ride is fine since engine starts hydraulics that lift the car. However, most recently some noises are happenin… --- ## [SUV Recommendations for Golf Clubs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-recommendations-for-golf-clubs/198848)
**Author:** [@MichaelScotch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelScotch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-recommendations-for-golf-clubs/198848 "2025-01-28T18:08:56Z")
Hi, I’m in the market for a new vehicle and am looking at 2024/2025 compact and mid-sized SUVs. One feature I’d like is enough cargo space to fit two golf bags horizontally without having to put seats down. I obviously w… --- ## [Real or clone?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/real-or-clone/198831)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/real-or-clone/198831 "2025-01-28T03:43:24Z")
saw this pic of a cuda. has a 426 badge on rear and it looks like a dana 60 rearend from the housing bolt pattern. i think it might be the real deal? --- ## [Buying a vehicle from a start-up company](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-vehicle-from-a-start-up-company/198840)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-vehicle-from-a-start-up-company/198840 "2025-01-27T19:01:48Z")
… can result in a lot of… surprises… and most of those surprises are not good. Then, if the company goes belly-up, good luck with getting those problems corrected. --- ## [How dangerous is it to drive with bad bearings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-dangerous-is-it-to-drive-with-bad-bearings/198783)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-dangerous-is-it-to-drive-with-bad-bearings/198783 "2025-01-26T00:15:14Z")
Hello car folks! My brother came to the USA to spend some time with the family and upon taking my car for a joyride for his first experience, he said to me You have been driving all this time with a bad rear wheel bear… --- ## [Weird glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-glitch/198785)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-glitch/198785 "2025-01-25T12:21:29Z")
The glitch/bug on this forum is becoming very interesting these days. As shown in the snapshot above, the glitch makes it look like it was me who wrote the whole message, when in truth it was our forum member “ Georg… --- ## [Certain GM V8 engines can seize up without warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certain-gm-v8-engines-can-seize-up-without-warning/198799)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certain-gm-v8-engines-can-seize-up-without-warning/198799 "2025-01-25T01:29:54Z")
https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/gm-engine-safety-failures-investigation/507-6c022b65-31de-4314-84e3-dde9200bbb86 --- ## [Want to become a mechanic any advice on how to get started without school](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-become-a-mechanic-any-advice-on-how-to-get-started-without-school/198738)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-become-a-mechanic-any-advice-on-how-to-get-started-without-school/198738 "2025-01-22T12:33:04Z")
Hello everyone just as the title states how can i become a mechanic without schooling i want to switch careers ive been welding since i graduated welding school in 2014 and i think i want a change does any have some help… --- ## [Got Any Car Related New Year Resolutions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-any-car-related-new-year-resolutions/198554)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-any-car-related-new-year-resolutions/198554 "2025-01-21T23:50:33Z")
Here’s mine: Double check the polarity before connecting anything to the battery posts If I know some work definitely needs to be done, but not an emergency, still order-up the parts this week. --- ## [Jacking up rear tire of Nissan Frontier a pain with Nissan instructions, other ways?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jacking-up-rear-tire-of-nissan-frontier-a-pain-with-nissan-instructions-other-ways/198697)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jacking-up-rear-tire-of-nissan-frontier-a-pain-with-nissan-instructions-other-ways/198697 "2025-01-21T22:22:26Z")
I was stuck with both rear tires in a muddy place. Fortunately with some help, the car, while being driven, could be pushed out of the ruts. The manual suggested a jack-up point way under the truck bed- I could no… --- ## [Thats a big shoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thats-a-big-shoe/198762)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thats-a-big-shoe/198762 "2025-01-21T20:57:51Z")
3/8 scale charger used in wind tunnel testing. --- ## [Can I Fight a Traffic Ticket for Distracted Driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-fight-a-traffic-ticket-for-distracted-driving/198744)
**Author:** [@mercyjoyce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercyjoyce)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-fight-a-traffic-ticket-for-distracted-driving/198744 "2025-01-21T12:46:35Z")
Hi everyone, I received a traffic ticket for distracted driving at the beginning of the month, and my court date is scheduled for later this month. I’m wondering if there is a way to fight the ticket or get the charges … --- ## [The Great Polar Vortex that hit Hampton Roads Virginia on January 5, 2025](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-polar-vortex-that-hit-hampton-roads-virginia-on-january-5-2025/198676)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-polar-vortex-that-hit-hampton-roads-virginia-on-january-5-2025/198676 "2025-01-20T15:59:14Z")
The Great Polar Vortex that hit Hampton Roads Virginia on January 5, 2025 The Hampton Roads area was hit with almost an inch of snow from the Polar Vortex that struck the area… This “Perfect Storm” paralyzed the area… … --- ## [Diesel disassembles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-disassembles/198739)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-disassembles/198739 "2025-01-20T03:50:20Z")
No air intake flap to close automatically at a preset RPM? Hold fire distinguishers upright. (Periodically I turn our ABC dry chemical firextinguishers upside down and shake them to keep the powder from c… --- ## [A close-up look](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-close-up-look/198742)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-close-up-look/198742 "2025-01-19T20:13:25Z")
… at the technology behind the Tucker automobile. When you consider that these design concepts for a “family car” originated in 1946, it’s really remarkable. Some of the details changed before the limited run of Tucker… --- ## [Car Part Lamp - I want one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-part-lamp-i-want-one/198719)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-part-lamp-i-want-one/198719 "2025-01-18T14:43:33Z")
--- ## [Did Honda make a mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-honda-make-a-mistake/198710)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-honda-make-a-mistake/198710 "2025-01-17T12:58:38Z")
… when they decided to market their new $90k EV sedan? While it’s likely to have better reliability than the Lucid Air and Tesla Model S sedans with which it will compete, the Honda-Sony EV has significantly less batter… --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V - Asking about the VVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-asking-about-the-vvt/198709)
**Author:** [@Iman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-asking-about-the-vvt/198709 "2025-01-16T02:13:39Z")
VVT actuator - Honda, any real fix? --- ## [I think that a lot of us can identify with this woman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-that-a-lot-of-us-can-identify-with-this-woman/198660)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-that-a-lot-of-us-can-identify-with-this-woman/198660 "2025-01-14T01:15:18Z")
--- ## [Driving on RR Racks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-rr-racks/198598)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-rr-racks/198598 "2025-01-12T22:23:58Z")
My dad used to tell a story about the old days, driving his Ford (model T or A, not sure) on railroad tracks. He said he let most of the air out of the tires, then could drive the car along the RR tracks. Definitively… --- ## [Jumper cable grounding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumper-cable-grounding/198475)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumper-cable-grounding/198475 "2025-01-12T18:05:12Z")
Car wouldn’t crank. I used jumper cables and click only. I was having it towed and driver tried his jump pack but no go. He had clamps on battery top posts. He then moved ground clamp to alternator bracket and the motor … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=18) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=20)