# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=45 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 46 --- ## [Dpf light flashing after 3 hours motorway driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dpf-light-flashing-after-3-hours-motorway-driving/192544)
**Author:** [@jimspencer232\_186637](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimspencer232_186637)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dpf-light-flashing-after-3-hours-motorway-driving/192544 "2023-08-30T22:38:23Z")
Hi. I have a Mazda 6 estate (2011). We were traveling to our holiday in France today when, after 3 hours of motorway driving, the dpf light started flashing. We reluctantly carried on for the last hour of our journey but… --- ## [What happened to the Grounding Strap dragging beneath gasoline tankers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-grounding-strap-dragging-beneath-gasoline-tankers/192561)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-grounding-strap-dragging-beneath-gasoline-tankers/192561 "2023-08-30T22:31:01Z")
As a young boy, I wondered if their friction created more staticharge. Are modern rubber tires formulated to be morelectrically conductive so less need for a grounding strap? Thank you. --- ## [Wheel weight? Or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-weight-or-not/192517)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-weight-or-not/192517 "2023-08-30T22:24:36Z")
Is this a complete wheel weight? Or part of one? There’s no lead. It was mounted next to a 1.0 weight on my wheel. This ad says the bare one is a 1/4oz. Maybe I should put it back? Perhaps the “25” means it’s a 1/4 oz. … --- ## [Why you shouldn't Google for answers about car problems or vehicle issues anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-you-shouldnt-google-for-answers-about-car-problems-or-vehicle-issues-anymore/192562)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-you-shouldnt-google-for-answers-about-car-problems-or-vehicle-issues-anymore/192562 "2023-08-30T22:02:11Z")
I watched this interesting video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48AOOynnmqU Now the video doesn’t actually have anything to do with cars. But near the middle it talks about SEO (search engine optimization) and how you … --- ## [Do all new engines use cylinder offset and cracked rods?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-all-new-engines-use-cylinder-offset-and-cracked-rods/192547)
**Author:** [@Hugemoth\_144444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hugemoth_144444)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-all-new-engines-use-cylinder-offset-and-cracked-rods/192547 "2023-08-30T07:57:20Z")
The engine in my Nissan has offset cylinders and cracked rods. Is that the norm nowadays or do most modern engine designs still build them the old way? --- ## [Is my 2020 Honda my 2019 Toyota's "dimwitted" cousin?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-2020-honda-my-2019-toyotas-dimwitted-cousin/177573)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-2020-honda-my-2019-toyotas-dimwitted-cousin/177573 "2023-08-29T21:03:45Z")
As I mentioned in the other posting “Toyota and Honda’s Magical Locks” I have a 2019 Toyota Corolla SE Hatchback and a 2020 Honda Fit. Both have a keyless entry and some measure of Accident Avoidance System. However, w… --- ## [If you own a 2024 VW Atlas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2024-vw-atlas/192546)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2024-vw-atlas/192546 "2023-08-29T20:21:30Z")
… you might qualify for a new engine, as a result of defective connecting rod bearings: --- ## [Can anyone identify this "Sassy" car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-sassy-car/192531)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-sassy-car/192531 "2023-08-29T13:28:47Z")
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 articles from 50 an… --- ## [Tire toxicity in waterways](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-toxicity-in-waterways/192415)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-toxicity-in-waterways/192415 "2023-08-28T23:12:57Z")
I participate in river cleanups and one constant is that you always seem to find tires. Some are quite old and have been hiding out of the way and are unearthed or brought into the river by floods. I always assumed the… --- ## [$1.9 million for crumpled-up Ferrari. (From Autoweek)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-9-million-for-crumpled-up-ferrari-from-autoweek/192394)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-9-million-for-crumpled-up-ferrari-from-autoweek/192394 "2023-08-28T19:19:56Z")
--- ## [Hand crank windows vs electric windows vs fixed in place windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-crank-windows-vs-electric-windows-vs-fixed-in-place-windows/192491)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-crank-windows-vs-electric-windows-vs-fixed-in-place-windows/192491 "2023-08-28T17:48:08Z")
There’s been some discussion here about the merits & demerits of hand-crank vs electric powered windows. But got to thinking, was there ever a time in the past when most car side windows were fixed in place, couldn’t b… --- ## [Does anyone know what kind of car this is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-kind-of-car-this-is/192488)
**Author:** [@Turbo-Talker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Turbo-Talker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-kind-of-car-this-is/192488 "2023-08-26T14:29:02Z")
--- ## [2011 Kia Sportage 87 or 88 octane?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sportage-87-or-88-octane/192474)
**Author:** [@john.41.stone\_177217](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.41.stone_177217)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sportage-87-or-88-octane/192474 "2023-08-26T03:55:46Z")
So… It’s been stated that any car 2001 and new can use 88 octane gasoline (15% ethanol). It’s stated in my owners manual that I need to use 87 octane. Also states that anything over 10% ethanol will damage the engine. … --- ## [Any experience with sealing a pitted engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-sealing-a-pitted-engine/192481)
**Author:** [@Angelv3059\_180292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelv3059_180292)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-sealing-a-pitted-engine/192481 "2023-08-26T00:51:24Z")
07 Pontiac Grand Prix. 3.8 L. Anyone have any experience with getting a used engine sealed if has pits in it? Put a used engine in my car last year and the shop said it would probably only last me a year. Just curious if… --- ## [If you own certain 2011-2019 Toyota models](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-certain-2011-2019-toyota-models/192461)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-certain-2011-2019-toyota-models/192461 "2023-08-24T15:23:45Z")
… you could be eligible for both a cash settlement and an extended warranty on (allegedly) defective airbag control units that might not function properly in a crash: --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Eos - roof phobia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-eos-roof-phobia/192439)
**Author:** [@beepr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beepr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-eos-roof-phobia/192439 "2023-08-24T00:04:09Z")
I have a 2011 VW Eos Komfort that I purchased new with about 60,000 miles. It is in excellent condition but I have been hesitant to open the roof because of all the problems that have been reported. I would be more comfo… --- ## [Headgasket progression?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headgasket-progression/192397)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headgasket-progression/192397 "2023-08-23T14:25:26Z")
I’ve done 5+ headgasket jobs on 3.4 equinoxes. Current job has coolant stain on side of head. Close to water port from head to intake. I see torn gaskets on almost all my jobs. This could cause an external leak? The suv … --- ## [I was super low on oil in my engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-super-low-on-oil-in-my-engine/192205)
**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-was-super-low-on-oil-in-my-engine/192205 "2023-08-23T19:38:40Z")
So I have a 2004 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder engine, with around 130,000 miles even though I think that number is way off and actually has closer to 300,000 but that’s for another time. So I went and checked my oil and no… --- ## [Red is the new yellow, zipper merge right lane Let me the second car go first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-is-the-new-yellow-zipper-merge-right-lane-let-me-the-second-car-go-first/192422)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-is-the-new-yellow-zipper-merge-right-lane-let-me-the-second-car-go-first/192422 "2023-08-22T22:32:15Z")
Tired of the I own the road drivers. Sure lane closed ahead, I will take off faster than you, got to the stop light sooner than you he says, HA HA. Yeah the car I want to broadside because it is on the bumper of the car … --- ## [Please help me! Im embarrassed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-im-embarrassed/192384)
**Author:** [@Kiana22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiana22)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-me-im-embarrassed/192384 "2023-08-20T23:29:55Z")
I hit a red light and as soon as I stopped, not only was the traffic light red but now my dash board was red in front of me. My car has been stalling quite often on me and I have been having with to deal with it. I immed… --- ## [Exhaust and coolant leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-and-coolant-leaks/192383)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-and-coolant-leaks/192383 "2023-08-20T22:42:16Z")
I just realized that I have a problem with such leaks and burning smells ETC. A quick history about my problen when they came out with the vacine for the virus after I got the 2nd shot and lost my sense of smell. What my… --- ## [Is the car community inclusive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-car-community-inclusive/192263)
**Author:** [@ryanrojo11\_186418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryanrojo11_186418)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-car-community-inclusive/192263 "2023-08-20T16:34:38Z")
Very simply Im new the car community (18m) been into cars for awhile but never went to any events/shows. Obviously everyone is different blah blah blah, have you ever been to a event and a strange came to make conversati… --- ## [Most responsive fuel injection: mechanical or electronic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-responsive-fuel-injection-mechanical-or-electronic/192277)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-responsive-fuel-injection-mechanical-or-electronic/192277 "2023-08-18T22:41:02Z")
I enjoy my Corolla’s electronic fuel injection system, good mpg & power, and it is pretty much bullet-proof. But my prior VW Rabbit’s CIS mechanical fuel injection – definitely not bullet proof – but imo was more respo… --- ## [Stop Light, Red on Top: Not Always…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-light-red-on-top-not-always/192345)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-light-red-on-top-not-always/192345 "2023-08-18T16:37:54Z")
I stumbled onto this video of Syracuse, New York. It’s a video of the town but the first three minutes tell an interesting story about a Topsy-turvy Stop Light in town… I grew up in New York and I was stationed just ea… --- ## [Nissan d21](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-d21/192348)
**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-d21/192348 "2023-08-18T12:01:28Z")
Truck boggs dn when i accelerate. Replaced fuel filter a old one had sediment at the bottom of my jar filled with gas. Still doing same thing. Should i fill up and put some lukus in it? Should i replace the fuel pump… --- ## [Congestion pricing is under consideration for California's urban centers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/congestion-pricing-is-under-consideration-for-californias-urban-centers/192301)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/congestion-pricing-is-under-consideration-for-californias-urban-centers/192301 "2023-08-17T19:05:31Z")
LA and San Francisco politicos are considering implementing a fee-scheme for limiting traffic congestion in urban areas. https://www.planetizen.com/news/2023/05/123619-congestion-pricing-could-be-coming-la The local ra… --- ## [VinFast is in the news again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vinfast-is-in-the-news-again/192320)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vinfast-is-in-the-news-again/192320 "2023-08-16T23:08:57Z")
Its new valuation vaults it past Ford, GM, VW, etc… despite paltry sales numbers and really terrible reviews of the vehicles that it is trying to sell in The US. Somehow, I don’t think that their grossly-inflated valua… --- ## [Impromptu head gasket job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impromptu-head-gasket-job/191924)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impromptu-head-gasket-job/191924 "2023-08-15T02:08:45Z")
Magazine article, owner experiences head gasket failure on late afternoon drive, so used cell phone while waiting for tow truck to order up new gasket delivered to his home. Tow truck, owner, & car arrive back at home e… --- ## [Heaviest car part? Largest?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heaviest-car-part-largest/192223)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heaviest-car-part-largest/192223 "2023-08-14T21:30:42Z")
Last night’s tv viewing, 60’s Andy Griffith show, a car is disassembled (outside) and reassembled inside a building. Why? It’s a sit-com! … lol … anyway, I got wondering if a person were to try that, what would… --- ## [Friend's PowerSmart lawn mower - never changed oil - blow by, flooded, won't run anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friends-powersmart-lawn-mower-never-changed-oil-blow-by-flooded-wont-run-anymore/192217)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friends-powersmart-lawn-mower-never-changed-oil-blow-by-flooded-wont-run-anymore/192217 "2023-08-14T03:25:07Z")
Would bog down he cut tall grass. Became very difficult to restart. Had to remove the air filter to get it started. Doing that exposes the crank vent to the air. Changed the oil with some used 5000 mile synthetic from m… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=44) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=46)