# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=42 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 43 --- ## [Saw a strange thing on the back of an SUV today, need help identifying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-a-strange-thing-on-the-back-of-an-suv-today-need-help-identifying/193485)
**Author:** [@lemon-chicken1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lemon-chicken1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-a-strange-thing-on-the-back-of-an-suv-today-need-help-identifying/193485 "2023-10-24T16:11:34Z")
I’m not really a car person, so apologies in advance for the way I describe this, because it’s probably inaccurate. While driving on the road today, I saw an SUV (I don’t remember the make or model…sorry) that was stopp… --- ## [0W-16 oil as Lexus designates or 0W-20 full synthetic "Hybrid" as Mobil1 sells?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0w-16-oil-as-lexus-designates-or-0w-20-full-synthetic-hybrid-as-mobil1-sells/193336)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0w-16-oil-as-lexus-designates-or-0w-20-full-synthetic-hybrid-as-mobil1-sells/193336 "2023-10-23T21:58:50Z")
Anyone know the difference? Thank you. --- ## [Anyone want a free, mostly-functioning instrument cluster?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-mostly-functioning-instrument-cluster/193274)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-want-a-free-mostly-functioning-instrument-cluster/193274 "2023-10-23T20:46:32Z")
So, my fuel gauge wasn’t working (always showed Full when engine was on, and would always drop to 3/8 tank when engine was off). Mechanic replaced it with another used cluster, and now everything is fine. They gave me b… --- ## [What are these electronic in my car i can't seem to identify what are they for etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these-electronic-in-my-car-i-cant-seem-to-identify-what-are-they-for-etc/193483)
**Author:** [@Aaadam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaadam)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these-electronic-in-my-car-i-cant-seem-to-identify-what-are-they-for-etc/193483 "2023-10-22T18:53:12Z")
Hello i’ve bought a car that has these electronic and i don’t know what they are for there. Could somebody help me to identify them? One photo says its some ultrasonic sensor. And how do i use it ? Any help is apprec… --- ## [Funny way to dispose of old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-way-to-dispose-of-old-car/193380)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-way-to-dispose-of-old-car/193380 "2023-10-19T18:17:55Z")
One of my Facebook friends was posting about how he regretted his family getting rid of an old VW Beetle. His dad was also not happy that the city sent him an extra trash bill to dispose of this. I bet this wouldn’t ha… --- ## [A new airbag recall is possible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-airbag-recall-is-possible/193253)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-airbag-recall-is-possible/193253 "2023-10-19T02:19:44Z")
… and it would potentially be the largest recall in history. The affected vehicles were made from 2000 through early 2018 by GM, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen. --- ## [Dumb vehicle-related mistakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-vehicle-related-mistakes/193324)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dumb-vehicle-related-mistakes/193324 "2023-10-19T00:36:30Z")
Jay Leno explained one of his boo-boos on a Tonight Show appearance, early 90’s. He had retrofitted a Ford Cobra (sort of a race car) with a whole-car fire extinguisher system. The idea is the driver presses the but… --- ## [Mixing oils of different viscosity to make a new viscosity for air cooled splash lubricated engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-oils-of-different-viscosity-to-make-a-new-viscosity-for-air-cooled-splash-lubricated-engines/193343)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-oils-of-different-viscosity-to-make-a-new-viscosity-for-air-cooled-splash-lubricated-engines/193343 "2023-10-18T05:03:47Z")
Yes it’s another oil thread. I know if oil A is allowed and oil B is allowed, any mixture of oil A and B can be used. 20W-40 is really hard to find. If I mix 1 part 40 and 2 parts 10W-40 will I get something like 20 (pa… --- ## [A very positive experience with Corporate Customer Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-very-positive-experience-with-corporate-customer-service/193249)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-very-positive-experience-with-corporate-customer-service/193249 "2023-10-17T21:10:40Z")
My brother owns a 2021 Subaru Outback Touring XT, and when he had it at the dealership for service recently, they informed him that he needed to replace his tires–at 16k miles. While OEM tires are not usually very long-… --- ## [New article: Most In-Car Infotainment Systems Are Terrible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-article-most-in-car-infotainment-systems-are-terrible/193403)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-article-most-in-car-infotainment-systems-are-terrible/193403 "2023-10-17T20:50:45Z")
https://www.cartalk.com/cars-content/most-infotainment-systems-are-terrible --- ## [Modern Diesel Engine Design?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modern-diesel-engine-design/193402)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modern-diesel-engine-design/193402 "2023-10-17T20:14:16Z")
Just curious, I heard a brief discussion on a radio program, said modern diesel engine designs are fundamentally different than past designs, having to do with the fuel injection system apparently, w/modern diesels bein… --- ## [Solar powered SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-powered-suv/193394)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-powered-suv/193394 "2023-10-17T17:08:53Z")
I just read this attached article about a BEV recharged with solar cells on the roof. It went from Tangier in the north of Morocco to the Shara in Southern Morocco and traveled about 621 miles during the trip. The Eindho… --- ## [Scrapping a Car in Chicago Area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapping-a-car-in-chicago-area/193388)
**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapping-a-car-in-chicago-area/193388 "2023-10-16T21:07:17Z")
Hello Everyone, I have a car that I would like to scrap soon, and the Google search for a scrap yard was surprisingly unhelpful. I figured this being such a big community and Chicago being such a big city, I might get … --- ## [Newer Car Not Turning Over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-car-not-turning-over/193195)
**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-car-not-turning-over/193195 "2023-10-16T16:36:16Z")
Hello Everyone, I have a 2020 Kia Rio with 33K miles. I recently plugged in one of the Progressive Snapshot devices. 2 weeks later, I went to my car, power locks worked, dash lights came on, then the car wouldn’t turn… --- ## [Why are my driver side door panel armrest button lights not shutting off? Be 08 Honda accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-driver-side-door-panel-armrest-button-lights-not-shutting-off-be-08-honda-accord/193372)
**Author:** [@Oscarhernandez78704\_187246](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oscarhernandez78704_187246)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-driver-side-door-panel-armrest-button-lights-not-shutting-off-be-08-honda-accord/193372 "2023-10-14T20:10:42Z")
Why are the driver side door panel armrest button lights staying on even after I shut off the car. My driver side door seal is broken, so when it rains water leaks on the driver side, door panel. Could this be it? --- ## [Honda cannot move with door open?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cannot-move-with-door-open/193362)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cannot-move-with-door-open/193362 "2023-10-13T18:35:57Z")
--- ## [Lexus dealer: $1,000+ for 60k transmission maintenance. 2023 RX350h](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dealer-1-000-for-60k-transmission-maintenance-2023-rx350h/193157)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dealer-1-000-for-60k-transmission-maintenance-2023-rx350h/193157 "2023-10-13T00:51:51Z")
Called Lexus when we reached 30k. (Naturally a hospital calls for a blood transport as I am speaking to Lexus.) Anyone knowhathey do? Th.is the CVT Continuously Variable Transmission. Thank you. Oh, she mentioned t… --- ## [Interesting Article and Video on buying a New or Used Vehicle…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article-and-video-on-buying-a-new-or-used-vehicle/193339)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article-and-video-on-buying-a-new-or-used-vehicle/193339 "2023-10-12T03:07:43Z")
Here is an interesting article on buying a car, new or used… We gotten so many postings from new members who ask, “Is this a good price?” for a certain car that is for sale at a dealership. And they have not done any r… --- ## [My Tesla buying experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-tesla-buying-experience/193267)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-tesla-buying-experience/193267 "2023-10-10T15:14:40Z")
Been thinking of making this post for awhile now, just never got around to it until today. Tesla did not let me choose a specific car on their lot, they had demo models for everyone who came in to try out. It was a long… --- ## [Q: When is a Honda not really a Honda?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/q-when-is-a-honda-not-really-a-honda/193203)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/q-when-is-a-honda-not-really-a-honda/193203 "2023-10-10T04:28:01Z")
A: When it’s actually a Chevy Blazer, which has been badge-engineered in order to create the new Honda Prologue. --- ## [Bent and broken tie rods lead to the 2nd recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-and-broken-tie-rods-lead-to-the-2nd-recall/192465)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-and-broken-tie-rods-lead-to-the-2nd-recall/192465 "2023-10-09T19:50:25Z")
… for 2020-2022 Sentras. Given the typically poor response to manufacturer’s recalls, I REALLY hope that the affected owners take their cars in for the needed repairs. --- ## [Windshield Wipers are good for more than Wiping the Windshield…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers-are-good-for-more-than-wiping-the-windshield/192499)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers-are-good-for-more-than-wiping-the-windshield/192499 "2023-10-09T19:47:30Z")
Even though I live in Virginia, I still subscribe to my old home town newspaper, the Times Union, in Albany, New York. One of the features they run is called, “Around the Region” and they publish news from 50 and 100-ye… --- ## [Vibration when picking up speed and at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-picking-up-speed-and-at-idle/192986)
**Author:** [@sahmeerm01\_186946](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sahmeerm01_186946)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-picking-up-speed-and-at-idle/192986 "2023-10-09T19:28:48Z")
I have a 2019 Honda civic. I started to notice small vibration from the chassis as I pick up speed starting at about 40 mph and gets stronger as I move faster. I also have very strong idle vibration. The vibration stops … --- ## [Looking vehicle for big guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-vehicle-for-big-guy/193288)
**Author:** [@rustyj1967\_187169](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rustyj1967_187169)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-vehicle-for-big-guy/193288 "2023-10-09T02:08:42Z")
Im Big guy 6ft 400lbs,im having trouble finding a vehicle I can get in.When I try to get in,the roof line is at my ear level and my neck wont bend that far.Anyone else having these issues.I been lookin gm trucks 2014 and… --- ## [Centraal Beheer Achmea insurance commercials](https://community.cartalk.com/t/centraal-beheer-achmea-insurance-commercials/193280)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/centraal-beheer-achmea-insurance-commercials/193280 "2023-10-08T23:30:02Z")
Similar happened to me. Years ago I was listening to a cassette critiquing my playing Bach’s Toccata & Fugue in F major, BWV 540. A hospital called for an emergentransport. Th… --- ## [What is your opinion of the strikes and current demands being put on automakers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-of-the-strikes-and-current-demands-being-put-on-automakers/193014)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-of-the-strikes-and-current-demands-being-put-on-automakers/193014 "2023-10-08T22:18:54Z")
I’m conflicted when it comes to the strikes and demands going on for much higher pay and older style benefits for autoworkers. The basis (boiled way down) in my estimation is that the auto manufacturers are enjoying huge… --- ## [Another old ad for Old Mopar Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-old-ad-for-old-mopar-guy/191006)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-old-ad-for-old-mopar-guy/191006 "2023-10-07T23:49:48Z")
--- ## [Toyota Land Cruiser Returns to USA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-land-cruiser-returns-to-usa/193199)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-land-cruiser-returns-to-usa/193199 "2023-10-07T12:58:58Z")
I actually didn’t know it had left. But I’m glad it is back. Seems to now be in a turbo-charged hybrid format, priced less than before it left 3 years ago. Not sure about the off-road reliability of that configuratio… --- ## [Question for Pro's: Is there a shortage of skilled workers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-pros-is-there-a-shortage-of-skilled-workers/193216)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-pros-is-there-a-shortage-of-skilled-workers/193216 "2023-10-07T12:58:41Z")
Cars these days require a level of diagnostic expertise never needed in the past, rolling computers & all. Just curious, do auto repair shops have difficulty finding new employee’s to hire with the necessary skills? D… --- ## [Vehicle safety requirements needed for pedestrian/bicycle safety?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-safety-requirements-needed-for-pedestrian-bicycle-safety/193100)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-safety-requirements-needed-for-pedestrian-bicycle-safety/193100 "2023-10-06T20:04:03Z")
I heard a news report the other day that pedestrian and bicyclist road-injury & death rates are rising rapidly. Several reasons, more folks doing those activities b/c of Covid for example. Another risk factor was more… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=41) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=43)