# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=41 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 42 --- ## [Looking Back 50-Years, the Price of Gas…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-back-50-years-the-price-of-gas/193743)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-back-50-years-the-price-of-gas/193743 "2023-11-13T09:37:16Z")
My old hometown Newspaper, the “Times Union,” in Albany NY, has a section called “Looking Back” and the they publish articles of interest from 100 and 50 years ago… This appeared in Today’s Newspaper 50-years ago… B… --- ## [New Super Annoying Ads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-super-annoying-ads/193806)
**Author:** [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-super-annoying-ads/193806 "2023-11-13T02:14:56Z")
I have enjoyed the Car Talk Community for several years. Occasionally I contribute but mostly I read. Starting this week, I think, I am getting pop up video ads. They pop up on top on the lower right, and a few have even… --- ## [As a Mechanic, do you earn overtime pay when your Flat Rate Hours exceed 40-hours a week?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-a-mechanic-do-you-earn-overtime-pay-when-your-flat-rate-hours-exceed-40-hours-a-week/193809)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-a-mechanic-do-you-earn-overtime-pay-when-your-flat-rate-hours-exceed-40-hours-a-week/193809 "2023-11-12T22:17:21Z")
I posted in another topic concerning the taxes one pays verses the hours worked and the income earned… As a Mechanic, do you earn overtime pay when your Flat Rate Hours exceed 40-hours a week? Most auto repair shops … --- ## [Huawei S7 EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/huawei-s7-ev/193805)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/huawei-s7-ev/193805 "2023-11-12T21:18:02Z")
Huawei, of 5G fame, is moving into EVs. They are selling what they call a Tesla Model S competitor. The article below says it might be the same size but isn’t really in the MS’s class. Still, with a price equivalent of a… --- ## [2018 Nissan Frontier Always having to jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-frontier-always-having-to-jump/193640)
**Author:** [@PosingOwl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PosingOwl)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-frontier-always-having-to-jump/193640 "2023-11-12T21:00:17Z")
Hey all… I am at my wits end trying to figure out this issue.So any help is greatly appreciated. I have a 2018 Nissan Frontier with 62000 miles. Over the past few months I have had to constantly jump start my truck in t… --- ## [Diesel fuel stolen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel-stolen/193802)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-fuel-stolen/193802 "2023-11-12T07:06:33Z")
Commenter below said mechanic added something to a partially-filled gas can to kill the thief’s engine. Water? Thank you. --- ## [I bought a car at a small dealership (paid in full). They will not send in my paperwork, because they lost my cashier's check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-at-a-small-dealership-paid-in-full-they-will-not-send-in-my-paperwork-because-they-lost-my-cashiers-check/193664)
**Author:** [@caliman2010\_187547](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caliman2010_187547)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-bought-a-car-at-a-small-dealership-paid-in-full-they-will-not-send-in-my-paperwork-because-they-lost-my-cashiers-check/193664 "2023-11-10T19:32:06Z")
I live in California and a couple weeks ago I bough a toyota 2020 corolla from a small dealership. Me and mom paid them some in cash and a cashier check. I have paperwork saying the car is paid in full. The dealership lo… --- ## [PRE-OWNED 2021 GMC YUKON XL DENALI SUV 24k mil with Valve cover gasket replaced @ 14](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-owned-2021-gmc-yukon-xl-denali-suv-24k-mil-with-valve-cover-gasket-replaced-14/193796)
**Author:** [@mr\_xg78\_169308](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr_xg78_169308)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-owned-2021-gmc-yukon-xl-denali-suv-24k-mil-with-valve-cover-gasket-replaced-14/193796 "2023-11-10T13:20:15Z")
Hi All, I want your advice on this Denali. A 21 Yukon XL denali that checkes all the boxes for me but on carfax had a gasket replaced @ 14K. and looks like it was being taken in for oil change evre 2-3K. After the gaske… --- ## [Who would ever tow a trailer with a 2024 Luxury-level Lexus RX350h?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-would-ever-tow-a-trailer-with-a-2024-luxury-level-lexus-rx350h/193690)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-would-ever-tow-a-trailer-with-a-2024-luxury-level-lexus-rx350h/193690 "2023-11-08T22:03:58Z")
Saw a picture of one. Wife say “ugly”. --- ## [Daylight Savings Time Changes & Car Accidents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daylight-savings-time-changes-car-accidents/193684)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daylight-savings-time-changes-car-accidents/193684 "2023-11-08T21:01:13Z")
I listened to an NPR news story this morning saying to expect an increase in car accidents as a result of the time change this weekend (11.5.23). I wouldn’t have guessed that would occur on the fall time change, b/c … --- ## [Toyota ASIN Carb. Rebuild; Float Bowl drains after shutting off engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-asin-carb-rebuild-float-bowl-drains-after-shutting-off-engine/185615)
**Author:** [@Antonio-Tomasado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Antonio-Tomasado)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-asin-carb-rebuild-float-bowl-drains-after-shutting-off-engine/185615 "2023-11-08T20:46:13Z")
Can anyone offer a solid-knowledgeable and proven solution to the fuel draining problem? Fuel puddles in the intake manifold beneath the carb.; especially when hot and causes hard starting. This is a very slow drain. T… --- ## [Salmon killing tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salmon-killing-tires/193770)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salmon-killing-tires/193770 "2023-11-08T14:04:26Z")
--- ## [Rav4, 170K miles, connecting rod noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-170k-miles-connecting-rod-noise/193603)
**Author:** [@ws1511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ws1511)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-170k-miles-connecting-rod-noise/193603 "2023-11-07T19:09:43Z")
Was looking at buying a 2010 Rav4 with about 170K miles. Looked pretty good aside from needing new rear wheel bearings. Wanted a mechanic to take a look, so the seller dropped the car off Wednesday night at a local mecha… --- ## [Acceleration vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-vibration/193344)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-vibration/193344 "2023-11-06T21:41:24Z")
My 2008 awd torrent has developed a vibration upon accelerating. If I get up to 20-30mph and coast it still vibrates. I’ve tried to press brake and gas at 40-50mph and it does not change. I inspected rear driveshaft and … --- ## [Engine Braking When Slowing in BumperToBumper Traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-braking-when-slowing-in-bumpertobumper-traffic/193669)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-braking-when-slowing-in-bumpertobumper-traffic/193669 "2023-11-06T18:59:41Z")
I drive my manual transmission vehicle in rush hour traffic that is bumper to bumper. The traffic flows around 20-25 mph but it frequently slows as vehicles up front change lanes which affects the flow. To save wear and… --- ## [Garage floor sealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-floor-sealer/61639)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-floor-sealer/61639 "2023-11-04T13:39:00Z")
Several years ago, I bought a garage floor sealer. I followed the directions precisely, but the coating didn't hold up. Some friends had professional painters apply a sealer to their garage floor. It looked nice, but … --- ## ["Your Exhaust Manifold is Leaking…" and I got a second opinion…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-exhaust-manifold-is-leaking-and-i-got-a-second-opinion/193691)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-exhaust-manifold-is-leaking-and-i-got-a-second-opinion/193691 "2023-11-03T20:55:37Z")
I have often written about my wife’s '85 Toyota that she bought new and the dealership gave Lifetime Oil and Filter, and State Inspections… I have also written that I prefer to use local business verses Big Box business… --- ## [If i was to buy an old car help me ID this one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-i-was-to-buy-an-old-car-help-me-id-this-one/193677)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-i-was-to-buy-an-old-car-help-me-id-this-one/193677 "2023-11-03T03:20:11Z")
I collect bumblebee marbles because they remind me of my grandfathers car, probably the late 50’s. Brown or black and yellow. My recollection is the top and bottom of the rear fenders were dark, and the middle was yellow… --- ## [Car battery drains so easily, and I have a interlock, need advice ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-drains-so-easily-and-i-have-a-interlock-need-advice/193661)
**Author:** [@Erickajessel7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erickajessel7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-drains-so-easily-and-i-have-a-interlock-need-advice/193661 "2023-11-01T20:14:44Z")
I’ve had my car for 3ish years and always had a issue with the battery dying in it. Replaced it, exchanged, you name it multiple times over the years. I cant afford to get a new one. Just spent the money getting a int… --- ## [Halloween Car Stories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/halloween-car-stories/193611)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/halloween-car-stories/193611 "2023-11-01T18:43:34Z")
Very near to where my oft-mentioned Corolla was built, and where Tesla’s are built now, in the San Jose CA area, is a place called “Niles Canyon”. It’s also where \[some of\] the first movie studios were located in the… --- ## [Brake drum smashes through windshield. (Fell from the back of a scrapmetal pickup?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-drum-smashes-through-windshield-fell-from-the-back-of-a-scrapmetal-pickup/193504)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-drum-smashes-through-windshield-fell-from-the-back-of-a-scrapmetal-pickup/193504 "2023-11-01T04:39:35Z")
Not possible to come off a wheel, is it?\] Oh, later says piece of a brake drum. (Anothereason that we have dash cameras in our vehicles.) --- ## [Life expectancy of Ford 4.6L 2 valve engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-expectancy-of-ford-4-6l-2-valve-engines/193589)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/life-expectancy-of-ford-4-6l-2-valve-engines/193589 "2023-10-31T21:07:13Z")
Well, I think my old 1997 Ford may be starting to lose compression. The truck runs well down the road, has plenty of power, starts the second you hit the key, and the mileage is as good or better than published specs fo… --- ## [Can you help me ID this vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-help-me-id-this-vehicle/193099)
**Author:** [@Clint\_187045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clint_187045)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-help-me-id-this-vehicle/193099 "2023-10-31T02:30:15Z")
There was recently a crime in my neighborhood. Detectives are trying to ID the vehicle but the best security footage we have only shows the top of the car. Any eagle eye car experts who can help point me in the right dir… --- ## [Toyota Highlander Recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-recall/193637)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-recall/193637 "2023-10-31T01:16:53Z")
--- ## [Adding visual display to parking sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-visual-display-to-parking-sensors/193624)
**Author:** [@fiestafiasco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fiestafiasco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-visual-display-to-parking-sensors/193624 "2023-10-30T03:22:35Z")
Hi. I just bought a new car with cheap aftermarket rear parking sensors fitted. The sensors near the sides are super sensitive, so they’re almost useless unless I’m backing up to a wall with nothing within 1.5m either si… --- ## [Using a car as a home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-car-as-a-home/193510)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-car-as-a-home/193510 "2023-10-27T14:27:19Z")
A local NPR radio station had an hour today about Americans who live in their car. Apparently there are a lot of folks who do this. They focused on one lady, full-time employed as a social worker, but who got behind … --- ## [2018 Hyundai Sonata won't start, everything comes on when the key is turned but no starting action occurs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-wont-start-everything-comes-on-when-the-key-is-turned-but-no-starting-action-occurs/193545)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-wont-start-everything-comes-on-when-the-key-is-turned-but-no-starting-action-occurs/193545 "2023-10-27T05:20:33Z")
2018 Sonata SEL 42K miles Lately it doesn’t always start even 'tho everything else comes on when I press on the start button. If I try a bit later, it starts fine. Do I need a new battery or is it the keyfob? I don’t th… --- ## [Dually questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dually-questions/193491)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dually-questions/193491 "2023-10-26T04:18:46Z")
Why don’t they make dually truck beds the same width as the fenders? With a topper it just looks like a little truck ran into a big truck. Could you take off 2 wheels to save on tires? Inquiring minds want to now. --- ## [Rapper D's new Personal Voice-Control ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapper-ds-new-personal-voice-control-ride/193547)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapper-ds-new-personal-voice-control-ride/193547 "2023-10-25T17:03:46Z")
--- ## [Donchate it when dat happens? (Corvette flips after doing burnout.)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/donchate-it-when-dat-happens-corvette-flips-after-doing-burnout/193506)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/donchate-it-when-dat-happens-corvette-flips-after-doing-burnout/193506 "2023-10-25T03:05:53Z")
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