# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=79 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 80 --- ## [Robot truckers could replace 500,000 US jobs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robot-truckers-could-replace-500-000-us-jobs/183187)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robot-truckers-could-replace-500-000-us-jobs/183187 "2022-03-29T16:28:36Z")
--- ## [1993 Subaru Legacy - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-subaru-legacy-wont-start/183280)
**Author:** [@Michel04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michel04)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-subaru-legacy-wont-start/183280 "2022-03-29T16:18:01Z")
Car turns over but won’t start.Subaru legacy 1993 --- ## [Possible blown head gasket questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-blown-head-gasket-questions/183270)
**Author:** [@Katieluv2022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katieluv2022)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-blown-head-gasket-questions/183270 "2022-03-29T03:50:58Z")
So i recently got my Head gasket fixed. Also for some reason these mechanics thought because my Valve gasket looked fine even though you always want to replace everything no matter if it looks fine if its connected with … --- ## [Building an Emergency Breakdown Kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-an-emergency-breakdown-kit/183176)
**Author:** [@EVxDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EVxDriver)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-an-emergency-breakdown-kit/183176 "2022-03-29T01:44:22Z")
What are the most important but also affordable items to have in a breakdown kit? I’m building one for my daughter and wanna be sure I don’t leave anything out. Right now I’ve got a waterproof flashlight, spare batteries… --- ## [Oh, no! Now we won't be able to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-no-now-we-wont-be-able-to-buy/182921)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-no-now-we-wont-be-able-to-buy/182921 "2022-03-29T01:19:21Z")
… the Russian-made vehicles that we all were hankering for. :smirk: Russia has banned exports of auto equipment Items include cars, railway carriages, and containers. --- ## [A walk around the 2022 Batmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-walk-around-the-2022-batmobile/183221)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-walk-around-the-2022-batmobile/183221 "2022-03-28T13:14:49Z")
This is one of 4 identical cars used in the film. The noise inside the passenger cabin must be–literally–deafening. --- ## [Pat Goss of Motorweek](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pat-goss-of-motorweek/183260)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pat-goss-of-motorweek/183260 "2022-03-28T07:31:21Z")
Some of you may be familiar with Pat Goss as the master mechanic on Motorweek. His segment was called Goss’ Garage. He also ran a garage with the same name near DC. He died on March 19. He has been quoted her occasionall… --- ## [Dodge Caliber makes loud noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-caliber-makes-loud-noise-when-accelerating/183201)
**Author:** [@Miauwl\_180025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Miauwl_180025)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-caliber-makes-loud-noise-when-accelerating/183201 "2022-03-26T23:47:00Z")
i bought a Dodge Caliber & when i accelerate it makes a really loud noise . i guess i would describe it as sounding like a lawnmower kind of . the car drives fine & everything , it just makes that really loud noise when … --- ## [Interesting tow truck!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-tow-truck/183214)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-tow-truck/183214 "2022-03-26T13:04:04Z")
--- ## [Car radio causing car to not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-causing-car-to-not-start/183087)
**Author:** [@Miauwl\_180025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Miauwl_180025)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-causing-car-to-not-start/183087 "2022-03-25T17:49:09Z")
i recently bought a 2004 Malibu maxx. The factory radio wasn’t installed/plugged in when I bought it, it was on the floor. When I got home I figured i would plug it in myself, so I plug it in & try to start the car & it … --- ## [2018 bmw 740e vs 2018 Acura RLX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-740e-vs-2018-acura-rlx/183156)
**Author:** [@jigneshspatel\_180063](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jigneshspatel_180063)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-740e-vs-2018-acura-rlx/183156 "2022-03-25T12:20:16Z")
I own a 2018 Acura RLX with 44k miles. I was thinking of trading it for 2018 bmw 740e with 10k miles. Think it’s worth it? I know bmw is a huge upgrade wrt Luxary and features but worried about maintenance and expenses … --- ## [BMW ix and i4 Considering a new EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-ix-and-i4-considering-a-new-ev/183066)
**Author:** [@EVxDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EVxDriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-ix-and-i4-considering-a-new-ev/183066 "2022-03-25T03:04:45Z")
Hey y’all. I’ve been thinking over getting a new car and think I’m in the right spot for a full EV.The first problem I thought I might encounter was charging but there are so many more charging locations than 2-3 years a… --- ## [Porsche Cayenne (2002)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-cayenne-2002/183185)
**Author:** [@susan657628](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susan657628)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-cayenne-2002/183185 "2022-03-25T00:29:56Z")
With a lot of engine issues, I couldn’t get my Cayenne to start consistently. The car would sometimes start but then stall out. Van quickly identified the problem and made sure I was able to get a new fuel pump. --- ## [George finally has a little success watching Jeopardy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-finally-has-a-little-success-watching-jeopardy/183151)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/george-finally-has-a-little-success-watching-jeopardy/183151 "2022-03-25T00:07:08Z")
Just last week, watching Jeopardy on tv, one of the contestants had won 38 times in a row. He seemed to know everything about anything. He knew stuff I wondered if anybody else in the show’s history knew. The other c… --- ## [Car Talk at the NADA Conference 2022](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-at-the-nada-conference-2022/183144)
**Author:** [@Managing-Editor-Julie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Managing-Editor-Julie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-at-the-nada-conference-2022/183144 "2022-03-23T13:45:19Z")
Car Talk had a representative at the National Automobiles Dealer Association. See the NADA Conference through our eyes. Fun weekend filled with innovation and lots of shrimp cocktail… --- ## [Of 7,000 thefts this year, 5,362 were Hyundai or Kia vehicles in Milwaukee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-7-000-thefts-this-year-5-362-were-hyundai-or-kia-vehicles-in-milwaukee/183064)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/of-7-000-thefts-this-year-5-362-were-hyundai-or-kia-vehicles-in-milwaukee/183064 "2022-03-23T04:33:56Z")
Thieves first break in through windows. Then, they use screwdrivers and jam them into the steering columns. Apparently, there is a port for a USB cable in the column to start the cars. By jamming a screwdriver into the … --- ## [2014 Nissan Sentra P0101 Code even after changing MAF multiple times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-sentra-p0101-code-even-after-changing-maf-multiple-times/183112)
**Author:** [@abxcaruser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abxcaruser)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-sentra-p0101-code-even-after-changing-maf-multiple-times/183112 "2022-03-23T01:45:57Z")
Hello, I need some advice for an issue I have been dealing with for the past year with my 2014 nissan sentra. The original problem that I had is engine stalling, hard starts and my car would randomly go into o/d while dr… --- ## [Commenting on fuel prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commenting-on-fuel-prices/183057)
**Author:** [@Lizzie02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lizzie02)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/commenting-on-fuel-prices/183057 "2022-03-22T20:52:25Z")
Hello Car Talk,I’m a Canadian living in Geneva, Switzerland. I drive a Ford C-Max (2015?) that has all the bells and whistles, and I love it. With the current geopolitical reality in Europe, gas prices have jumped and fi… --- ## ["A crime of opportunity"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-crime-of-opportunity/183072)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-crime-of-opportunity/183072 "2022-03-22T09:15:46Z")
Unfortunately, it appears that a whole lot of people with new and new-ish cars are leaving their cars unlocked, with the key fob inside the car. NY’s Long Island is a–mostly–very nice, low crime area, but there has bee… --- ## [Cat thefts less likely with newer cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-thefts-less-likely-with-newer-cars/183125)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-thefts-less-likely-with-newer-cars/183125 "2022-03-22T06:28:46Z")
I heard recently that the chance of getting your cat stolen is considerably less if you own a newer car, 2015 +. . Is that true? If so, just curious, anybody know why cat-thieves avoid 2015+ models? --- ## [The first Cadillac EV has rolled off the assembly line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-first-cadillac-ev-has-rolled-off-the-assembly-line/183116)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-first-cadillac-ev-has-rolled-off-the-assembly-line/183116 "2022-03-21T22:07:01Z")
Originally slated for late 2022 production, GM went all-in on the new Lyric model, and was able begin production several months early. Notable is their re-formulated battery technology, which contains less cobalt than… --- ## [Ford to sell vehicles with missing parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-to-sell-vehicles-with-missing-parts/182997)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-to-sell-vehicles-with-missing-parts/182997 "2022-03-21T01:43:58Z")
Here’s a chance to buy most of a Ford Explorer: --- ## [A bridge to the past](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-bridge-to-the-past/183030)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-bridge-to-the-past/183030 "2022-03-20T12:45:38Z")
When I visit my relatives in PA, I use this old and decidedly low-tech toll bridge to cross the Delaware River. The video doesn’t mention that it is shut down for a couple of months each winter, for maintenance. … --- ## [Taking things a bit too literally, I think](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taking-things-a-bit-too-literally-i-think/183032)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taking-things-a-bit-too-literally-i-think/183032 "2022-03-20T02:50:40Z")
:grimacing: --- ## [Chimes when door is opened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chimes-when-door-is-opened/183040)
**Author:** [@nybob6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nybob6)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chimes-when-door-is-opened/183040 "2022-03-18T00:41:37Z")
CT6 Caddilac 2018----Car stopped. Engine off. Key fob in my pocket. I open the door to exit the car and the chime rings rapidly and won’t stop till door is closed. (Yesterday my son touched something to turn off the lig… --- ## [Quality cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quality-cars/45708)
**Author:** [@smk512010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smk512010)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2010, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quality-cars/45708 "2010-03-13T23:45:20Z")
I have a very basic question. My mother drives a late 70?s Volvo, and my cousin an early 80?s Mercedes. Both vehicles were well maintained and are still running strong with 100?s thousands miles on them.. My wife bou… --- ## [Tires With Superpowers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-with-superpowers/183006)
**Author:** [@Managing-Editor-Julie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Managing-Editor-Julie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-with-superpowers/183006 "2022-03-15T18:37:55Z")
Special thanks to @GorehamJ for this informative, fun piece of work on crazy cool types of tires in the industry. :grin: --- ## [Why do EV manuals say that electric vehicles can not be flat towed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-ev-manuals-say-that-electric-vehicles-can-not-be-flat-towed/182962)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-ev-manuals-say-that-electric-vehicles-can-not-be-flat-towed/182962 "2022-03-15T06:09:56Z")
I was just reading the owner’s manual for a late model Nissan Leaf. It is very clear that the front drive wheels cannot be towed on the ground. Some Internet research revealed that all or almost all well known in the US … --- ## [What have we learned from Prior gas shocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-have-we-learned-from-prior-gas-shocks/182859)
**Author:** [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-have-we-learned-from-prior-gas-shocks/182859 "2022-03-14T23:14:14Z")
It seems that we’ve already beaten the current gas hikes to death but since we saw similar price hikes in the past (1970’s Arab Oil Embargo) I’m wondering what changes worked, what failed and why. For myself, increasing… --- ## [It's not just oil and gas prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-just-oil-and-gas-prices/182875)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-not-just-oil-and-gas-prices/182875 "2022-03-13T17:56:45Z")
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