# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=75 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 76 --- ## ["Electric Parking Brake Malfunction" "Vi$it your dea£er"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-parking-brake-malfunction-vi-it-your-dea-er/184311)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-parking-brake-malfunction-vi-it-your-dea-er/184311 "2022-06-06T06:52:15Z")
2016 RX350 rear brake squealerstarted sounding. Installed new rear brake pads. Could not push the brake caliper pistons in because thelectric parking brake motors had moved out compensating for the thinning brake pads. … --- ## [My options after buying a troubled high mileage Toyota Rav 4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-options-after-buying-a-troubled-high-mileage-toyota-rav-4/184368)
**Author:** [@ShaneinTX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShaneinTX)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-options-after-buying-a-troubled-high-mileage-toyota-rav-4/184368 "2022-06-06T05:49:04Z")
I bought a 2008 Toyota Rav 4 with about 175,000 miles in Texas from a dealership that sells new and used cars. I bought this vehicle on an “as is basis” with no warranty. The car was inspected by an independent garage be… --- ## [1933 rear differential development video](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1933-rear-differential-development-video/184473)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1933-rear-differential-development-video/184473 "2022-06-04T22:30:49Z")
In case you are interested. Redirecting... --- ## [Secret squirrel, reckless driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/secret-squirrel-reckless-driving/184390)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/secret-squirrel-reckless-driving/184390 "2022-06-04T01:04:52Z")
--- ## [Coolant level concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-concern/184459)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-concern/184459 "2022-06-03T22:44:54Z")
Hello guys. I brought my car in to Toyota for them to check the coolant level. Someone popped the hood open, looked, then said it looked fine. But to me it doesn’t look fine. I’ve never seen the coolant so lo… --- ## [Vehicle for Tall family](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-for-tall-family/47029)
**Author:** [@Tall\_Mama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tall_Mama)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-for-tall-family/47029 "2022-06-03T04:23:38Z")
We are looking for a vehicle that will comfortably seat our tall family (shortest is 6' 2") of four for road trips. Whoever drives needs to put the seat way back, so we need great legroom in the back seats. In addition… --- ## [Storing Gas Cans in Condo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-gas-cans-in-condo/184108)
**Author:** [@supaevil55\_180752](https://community.cartalk.com/u/supaevil55_180752)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-gas-cans-in-condo/184108 "2022-06-02T20:53:29Z")
With the price of gas soaring, it’s cheaper for me to go over the border and get gas. However, I live in a condo so my storage options are limited. Would it be safe to store 40 litres of gasoline in my condo’s storage ro… --- ## [How To Stop Toyota Entune Bluetook From Playing Album](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-stop-toyota-entune-bluetook-from-playing-album/184377)
**Author:** [@chipbox\_142238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipbox_142238)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-stop-toyota-entune-bluetook-from-playing-album/184377 "2022-06-02T19:22:54Z")
I connected the Entune to my cell phone and it keeps trying to play one of the music albums. It appears to be the last album I played a few weeks agowhile agoqI did not tell it to do that dnot --- ## [The "new" DeLorean company unveils its EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-delorean-company-unveils-its-ev/184430)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-delorean-company-unveils-its-ev/184430 "2022-06-01T21:53:10Z")
--- ## [Some satire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-satire/184353)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-satire/184353 "2022-06-01T00:16:46Z")
… from the folks at Top Gear: :smirk: --- ## [Gasoline Prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-prices/182803)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-prices/182803 "2022-05-31T23:05:53Z")
I’m sure gas prices are going up in your neighborhood. I got gas two days ago thinking that a big rise was coming. Boy was I right. Regular E10 is up 40 cents. What’s happening in your neck of the woods? --- ## [2001 Lexus RX300 Key FOB replacement question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx300-key-fob-replacement-question/184413)
**Author:** [@Arun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-rx300-key-fob-replacement-question/184413 "2022-05-31T22:51:45Z")
The remote access key for my Lexus RX300 (2001) doesn’t work any more. I thought the battery may be dead. Replaced the battery with new one, yet it doesn’t do anything remotely, like closing or opening door. Took it to m… --- ## [Expensive cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-cars/184236)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-cars/184236 "2022-05-31T13:45:48Z")
Mercedes Benz just sold the most expensive car ever, a 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe from tea collection. It’s a hardtop race version of the gull wing. The sale price was $142,000,000. The buyer wasn’t identified, but someone… --- ## [Help! Metallic rattling In gear, stops in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-metallic-rattling-in-gear-stops-in-neutral/184383)
**Author:** [@Telissaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Telissaw)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-metallic-rattling-in-gear-stops-in-neutral/184383 "2022-05-31T00:06:41Z")
Has anyone else had a loud metallic rattle when in 2-5th gears, where it stops when clutch is engaged or in neutral? Heat shield and wheel bearings seem to be fine. The sound is not constant and ramps up and sometimes go… --- ## [2005 Chevy trailblazer locked doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-trailblazer-locked-doors/184375)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-trailblazer-locked-doors/184375 "2022-05-30T15:29:43Z")
So my wife has this truck given by her brother “as is,” and one little problem that has become more of a pain is that the truck’s ignition key was replaced, and all we have is a standard key without the controls of the d… --- ## [Thoughts on Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-infiniti-q60-red-sport-400/184256)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-infiniti-q60-red-sport-400/184256 "2022-05-30T10:28:09Z")
Looking at a 22 Q60 and watching review videos. Anyone had experience with this car? Thanks for your input. Other car considering is 22 CLA 35AMG. They are about the same price. --- ## [Good Bluetooth Aux Receivers for the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-bluetooth-aux-receivers-for-the-car/184365)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-bluetooth-aux-receivers-for-the-car/184365 "2022-05-29T00:53:05Z")
Hey all. I have a 2011 Audi C6 A6 3.0T that i’m trying to find a good Aux Bluetooth Receiver to be able to play my own music from my phone in the car. I’ve got an AMI MMI to 3.5mm Aux cable to plug into a bluetooth rece… --- ## [New car, hazy headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-hazy-headlights/184204)
**Author:** [@Dbrea26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dbrea26)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-hazy-headlights/184204 "2022-05-27T14:07:46Z")
I purchased my new accord in August 2021, and i generally wash it about once every 2 weeks. I recently noticed that the brand new headlights are hazey, but I cant tell if it is because of microscratches or just stubborn … --- ## [Finally finished my set of sae and metric wrenches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-finished-my-set-of-sae-and-metric-wrenches/184309)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-finished-my-set-of-sae-and-metric-wrenches/184309 "2022-05-27T00:05:09Z")
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1261168657620609&set=gm.710755799978525 --- ## [Silverado shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-shut-off/184284)
**Author:** [@JollyRoger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JollyRoger)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-shut-off/184284 "2022-05-26T20:59:35Z")
We have a 2022 Silverado 1500 RST. Bought it to tow an rv. When I run it hooked up to the camper in storage to keep the camper’s battery charged, it shuts off after 15 minutes. I suppose some engineer thought I would fo… --- ## [Beware of counterfeit spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-counterfeit-spark-plugs/184265)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-counterfeit-spark-plugs/184265 "2022-05-25T12:22:47Z")
Apparently there are now counterfeit versions of both NGK & Denso spark plugs being sold by some sources. --- ## [2010 Buick LaCrosse - My car is the same as Kathy G's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-my-car-is-the-same-as-kathy-gs/184270)
**Author:** [@brown09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brown09)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-my-car-is-the-same-as-kathy-gs/184270 "2022-05-24T23:41:24Z")
my car is same as kathy g car --- ## [Meanwhile, in Minnesota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meanwhile-in-minnesota/184202)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meanwhile-in-minnesota/184202 "2022-05-24T22:36:26Z")
… a motorist learned–the hard way–that she shouldn’t drive her Honda into wet concrete. --- ## [I need help finding the model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-finding-the-model/184290)
**Author:** [@isiktna\_180900](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isiktna_180900)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help-finding-the-model/184290 "2022-05-24T21:38:53Z")
Hi, so I saw this Mazda on a video and I’m curious about the model of it, can anybody help --- ## [Maybe he shouldn't be driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maybe-he-shouldnt-be-driving/184267)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maybe-he-shouldnt-be-driving/184267 "2022-05-24T20:20:51Z")
Speaking of expensive cars… :upside\_down\_face: --- ## [Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner Recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-obd2-scanner-recommendations/184266)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-obd2-scanner-recommendations/184266 "2022-05-24T04:33:58Z")
Hey everyone. I’m currently fixing a P0033 code on my 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T, and ordered the Boost Control Valve which sounds like the common failure. But i’m looking for recommendations on a good bluetooth obd2 scanner tha… --- ## [CR test-drives the new Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-test-drives-the-new-bronco/184201)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-test-drives-the-new-bronco/184201 "2022-05-22T22:12:04Z")
… and they prefer it to the Jeep Wrangler: --- ## [The Walmart drive-in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-walmart-drive-in/184251)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-walmart-drive-in/184251 "2022-05-21T23:37:31Z")
Another case of “The harder I pushed on the brake pedal, the faster it went”? --- ## [Manufacturer's design shortcuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturers-design-shortcuts/184046)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturers-design-shortcuts/184046 "2022-05-21T23:10:59Z")
What are some typical manufacturer shortcuts used to decrease the cost to build their vehicles, but which sometimes cause problems for the car owner later? Water pump blades made of a material that doesn’t hold up, eve… --- ## [Rhemotoid arthritis in hands and wrists](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhemotoid-arthritis-in-hands-and-wrists/184018)
**Author:** [@sheryl238\_180673](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheryl238_180673)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rhemotoid-arthritis-in-hands-and-wrists/184018 "2022-05-21T16:50:31Z")
Hi I’ve got a mass of five minivan 2008. I just found out I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and wrists. I haven’t been able to drive. Does anyone know how to adopt the steering wheel so it’s easier on the joints? A… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=74) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=76)