# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=46 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 47 --- ## [2017 Ford Explorer - Negative on Fords](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-negative-on-fords/192201)
**Author:** [@Supergas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Supergas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-negative-on-fords/192201 "2023-08-13T01:42:31Z")
same as above add 2000.00 $ to your vaca expenses & tell your wife your gonna be stuck in a motel several days while dealer takes the engine out to replace a water pump & see how happy she will be with you for choosing t… --- ## [Brake pedal "collapses"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-collapses/192121)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 10:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-collapses/192121 "2023-08-13T10:56:47Z")
After installing a rebuilt caliper and new pads on the front of a 01 Buick LeSabre, I cannot get a solid brake pedal. It will feel like it is building a steady resistance; as soon as the car is started, it collapses - r… --- ## [Which car is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-is-this/192236)
**Author:** [@Carplayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carplayer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-is-this/192236 "2023-08-12T16:18:57Z")
To all the experts and professionals, this one might be tricky, can someone please identify this car for me? Thank you in advance --- ## [A follow-up to the recent DeSoto posts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-follow-up-to-the-recent-desoto-posts/192216)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-follow-up-to-the-recent-desoto-posts/192216 "2023-08-12T12:13:25Z")
I was just looking at a wonderful picture of a few 1955 DeSotos in all of their various body styles, and all of them were two-toned. Why did two tone paint go out of style? When i can figure out how, I’ll upload the pic… --- ## [Why was A/C back in the 1970's so cold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-was-a-c-back-in-the-1970s-so-cold/79663)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-was-a-c-back-in-the-1970s-so-cold/79663 "2023-08-11T09:09:42Z")
It was the early 90's, I had a 77 ltd that had r-12 and a compressor that looked like it weighed 50 lbs. It probably held 3lbs of freon and it sapped power and contributed to the hole in the ozone but by gosh it was col… --- ## [Pep Boys and Aamco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-and-aamco/192134)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-and-aamco/192134 "2023-08-10T20:43:44Z")
I just read that the stock of Icahn Entetprises, headed by the activist investor Carl Icahn plunged 30% on Friday. The company owns both Pep Boys and Aamco. The decline in market value was attributed to the decision by t… --- ## [Ship carrying EV's catches fire, likely due to battery fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ship-carrying-evs-catches-fire-likely-due-to-battery-fire/192125)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ship-carrying-evs-catches-fire-likely-due-to-battery-fire/192125 "2023-08-10T19:15:10Z")
This is another concern about shipping EV’s with their potentially flammable batteries. I also wonder if trying to put this fire out with water, possibly salt water, caused the fires to burn hotter. I understand that n… --- ## [Mr Boffo goes to the mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-goes-to-the-mechanic/192180)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-goes-to-the-mechanic/192180 "2023-08-09T22:26:38Z")
This time for sure! --- ## [The Case of the Deficient Driving Instructor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-deficient-driving-instructor/192189)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-deficient-driving-instructor/192189 "2023-08-09T13:24:58Z")
--- ## [Yellow freight trucking co](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yellow-freight-trucking-co/192018)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yellow-freight-trucking-co/192018 "2023-08-09T02:06:41Z")
@oldtimer-11 i just read that Yellow freight shut down. 33,000 out of work. That will probably mess up the supply chain more than it already was. --- ## [Lexus dealer malchanic said they put 6-1/2 quarts in 2023 RX350h](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dealer-malchanic-said-they-put-6-1-2-quarts-in-2023-rx350h/192162)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-dealer-malchanic-said-they-put-6-1-2-quarts-in-2023-rx350h/192162 "2023-08-08T21:30:14Z")
For the RX350h’s first oil change I put in 6 quarts 0W-16 Mobil1 full synthetic and it was way too much. Firstwoil (First two oil) changes are free but we had nopportunity to geto the dealership. 2nd oil change, 5 quar… --- ## [Trapped in Tesla after battery died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trapped-in-tesla-after-battery-died/192036)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trapped-in-tesla-after-battery-died/192036 "2023-08-08T00:39:12Z")
--- ## [Airbag control module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-control-module/192123)
**Author:** [@fanofcountry\_186317](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fanofcountry_186317)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-control-module/192123 "2023-08-07T16:20:21Z")
I have a 2000 BMW Z3 that has had the airbag light on for awhile now. I was told by the dealership that it needs a new airbag control module and would cost 3076.00 to replace and reprogram it. This car is old and I only … --- ## [2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class -how many miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c-class-how-many-miles/192103)
**Author:** [@ScottRubira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottRubira)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c-class-how-many-miles/192103 "2023-08-07T12:08:18Z")
How many miles. $56,000 or 156,000 --- ## [2016 RX350, OCD-maintained, worth anything at 357k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-rx350-ocd-maintained-worth-anything-at-357k/188841)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-rx350-ocd-maintained-worth-anything-at-357k/188841 "2023-08-06T23:17:55Z")
Engine kept warm in winter over electric skillet set to 400F. Sheet covering hood and draped down over front. Mostly highway miles. Gentle accelerations up to high speeds. 131 mph highest noticed. Sell where? Don… --- ## [A website idea for mechanics to share knowledge on specific car models](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-website-idea-for-mechanics-to-share-knowledge-on-specific-car-models/188824)
**Author:** [@xuandy129\_181104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xuandy129_181104)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-website-idea-for-mechanics-to-share-knowledge-on-specific-car-models/188824 "2023-08-06T09:22:25Z")
I like the website Car complaints, because you can view issues with cars by the make, model, and year. (I think Repair Pal may be another website that shows problems with vehicles) But I think it would be nice for there… --- ## [I would like some new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-would-like-some-new-tires/192086)
**Author:** [@thefinisher1985\_185383](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thefinisher1985_185383)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-would-like-some-new-tires/192086 "2023-08-05T23:03:54Z")
Hello again, so I have a 2004 Honda Accord LX and I would like some new tires. Just to make this super quick and easy, all I’d like to know is getting tires the same thing as all other repairs. Meaning is it better to go… --- ## [2.4 2013 buick timing issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-4-2013-buick-timing-issue/192023)
**Author:** [@bnelson455\_186248](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bnelson455_186248)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-4-2013-buick-timing-issue/192023 "2023-08-05T14:33:53Z")
I had timing chain go bad on the engine and bent valves. Replaced valves replaced vvt gears replaced chain. Had the head inspected and pressure tested. When i dont put on the timing chain and do leak down test every cycl… --- ## [Can anyone identify the make and model of this car? Theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-the-make-and-model-of-this-car-theft/192064)
**Author:** [@gilson.grant\_186275](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gilson.grant_186275)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-the-make-and-model-of-this-car-theft/192064 "2023-08-04T20:13:16Z")
The guy in this car was out stealing and the image quality is bad. Is anyone here freakishly good at IDing cars? He’s been terrorizing the whole city. --- ## [One more customer defects from Fiat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-customer-defects-from-fiat/192075)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-customer-defects-from-fiat/192075 "2023-08-03T14:48:51Z")
Recent photos of Pope Francis show him riding in a Toyota Corolla Cross, rather than the Fiat that he has been using for several years. --- ## [Ford security key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-security-key/192066)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-security-key/192066 "2023-08-03T06:11:32Z")
Kids 07 focus would not crank. Then they mentioned key broke. They put pieces together and it cranks. Well, starts too. So, this is security key? Drove it this morning with broke key. Would not start this afternoon. … --- ## [Pro-Rating Automobile Batteries and Walmart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pro-rating-automobile-batteries-and-walmart/191739)
**Author:** [@DIYWrencher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIYWrencher)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pro-rating-automobile-batteries-and-walmart/191739 "2023-08-01T23:48:27Z")
I went to exchange a Walmart Evert Start Maxx Battery today. Truth be told, right on the battery it says “5 year WARRANTY”, “3 Years Free Replacement 2 Years Pro-Rated” (They have since changed the Warranty to 3 years … --- ## [Bumper taps - parallel parking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-taps-parallel-parking/171580)
**Author:** [@SusanDupuis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanDupuis)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-taps-parallel-parking/171580 "2023-07-31T21:33:55Z")
While parallel parking at work, my compact sedan touched the bumper of another vehicle, a mid-sized SUV. While I felt nothing and was unaware of the touch, it was a strong enough touch to cause the other vehicle to move … --- ## [Making a car purr like a kitten: Easy to do stuff?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-a-car-purr-like-a-kitten-easy-to-do-stuff/191997)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-a-car-purr-like-a-kitten-easy-to-do-stuff/191997 "2023-07-31T21:05:42Z")
Here’s 3 easy things I do that my cars seem to really like, and repay my efforts by behaving themselves on the road. Change the engine oil and filter Wash the windows, inside & out Inflate all the tires to the correct… --- ## [Transfer light bar & siren to 2023 Lexus RH350h. Where to get 12-volts DC in engine compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-light-bar-siren-to-2023-lexus-rh350h-where-to-get-12-volts-dc-in-engine-compartment/191981)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-light-bar-siren-to-2023-lexus-rh350h-where-to-get-12-volts-dc-in-engine-compartment/191981 "2023-07-31T04:10:17Z")
During a routine bloodelivery, the 2021 RX350 emergencyehicle stopped behind traffic stopped on an interstate highway. Young woman hit the back of the RX350. (My insurance agent is exceedingly pleased that I stopped fa… --- ## [Model 3 owners love their cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/model-3-owners-love-their-cars/191974)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/model-3-owners-love-their-cars/191974 "2023-07-30T02:20:01Z")
… but they’re not very fond of the company’s CEO: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2023-tesla-survey/elon-musk-brand-analysis/?cmpid=BBD072923\_WKND&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=newsletter&utm\_term=230729&utm\_campaign=w… --- ## [Ford Recalls 870,000 F150 Trucks, Electric Parking Brake Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-recalls-870-000-f150-trucks-electric-parking-brake-problem/191967)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-recalls-870-000-f150-trucks-electric-parking-brake-problem/191967 "2023-07-29T13:33:35Z")
ooops! --- ## [What is going on with the "poor reception" of the VinFast VF8?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-going-on-with-the-poor-reception-of-the-vinfast-vf8/191966)
**Author:** [@EndlessDrop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EndlessDrop)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-going-on-with-the-poor-reception-of-the-vinfast-vf8/191966 "2023-07-29T11:59:38Z")
This is a car that as an American have never really heard of too much. I might have heard of the brand VinFast before. “VinFast LLC is a Vietnamese-founded, Singaporean-based private automotive company. Established in 2… --- ## [Really, Fiat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-fiat/191076)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-fiat/191076 "2023-07-29T07:07:13Z")
Apparently, Fiat is giving it another try in The US, with their EV. The nearest Fiat dealership to my house is now only providing service, as they have taken down the Fiat sign, and have no Fiats (new, or used!) on thei… --- ## [What are "shooting brakes"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-shooting-brakes/191876)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-shooting-brakes/191876 "2023-07-28T21:10:06Z")
Car magazine article talking about a restored car’s new carpet, says the oem floor material would have been rubber (pads presumably), but b/c the car had “shooting brakes”, it had never had carpets . Just curious, never… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=45) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=47)