# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=89 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 90 --- ## [Ford goes BIG on electric vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-goes-big-on-electric-vehicles/179646)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-goes-big-on-electric-vehicles/179646 "2021-10-08T16:36:28Z")
This is said to be the largest manufacturing investment in Ford’s history, and–most significantly–it will add close to 11,000 jobs for Americans. :clap: --- ## [If you own or lease a 2019 or 2020 Acura RDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-or-lease-a-2019-or-2020-acura-rdx/179842)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-or-lease-a-2019-or-2020-acura-rdx/179842 "2021-10-07T19:31:06Z")
… and if you have had unresolvable problems with its Infotainment system, you might want to join this Class Action Suit: Client Settlement Site \> Home (settlement-claims.com) --- ## [CB Talk you might need ten characters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cb-talk-you-might-need-ten-characters/179776)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cb-talk-you-might-need-ten-characters/179776 "2021-10-07T12:40:35Z")
So another website was recalling cb lingo, thought this might be fun, my response was breaker breaker bear in the air. --- ## [Production Year Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/production-year-question/179782)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/production-year-question/179782 "2021-10-07T06:20:26Z")
Just have an odd question and wondering if anyone has ever run into this. Recently the blower motor was chirping quite a bit so I ordered a motor online rather than make a 50 miles round trip to the closest car parts sto… --- ## [Clutch for daily uses, need to know which upgrades clutch would be the best](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-for-daily-uses-need-to-know-which-upgrades-clutch-would-be-the-best/179700)
**Author:** [@Mattepelicaric\_176108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mattepelicaric_176108)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-for-daily-uses-need-to-know-which-upgrades-clutch-would-be-the-best/179700 "2021-10-06T13:57:41Z")
I am trying to get a new clutch for my manual 2010 Audi A4. I want to upgrade it and was looking at the clutch master fx250 and fx350. I don’t know which one to get. I don’t drag race my car or drift. I use it to daily d… --- ## [Anyone interested?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-interested/179783)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-interested/179783 "2021-10-05T20:04:02Z")
It should be noted that it doesn’t have any of those “troublesome” electronic features. :smirk: --- ## [Tesla beats expectations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-beats-expectations/179767)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-beats-expectations/179767 "2021-10-04T11:06:42Z")
--- ## [What is Left and what is Right in online auto parts lingo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-left-and-what-is-right-in-online-auto-parts-lingo/179748)
**Author:** [@DenEMiller\_177507](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DenEMiller_177507)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-left-and-what-is-right-in-online-auto-parts-lingo/179748 "2021-10-04T05:05:19Z")
Real Generic question, I have a passenger-side window regulator out in my 2002 Honda Accord. When I order the part form my favorite online auto parts store, they list parts as “left side” or “right side”. So…does right… --- ## [Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts and the "Steel Wheels" album](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolling-stones-charlie-watts-and-the-steel-wheels-album/179729)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolling-stones-charlie-watts-and-the-steel-wheels-album/179729 "2021-10-03T05:30:03Z")
Charlie Watts recently passed away, and, on a car related note, this got me to thinking why that album was named “Steel Wheels”? Any theories? FWIW, my favorite cut on that album was “Sad, sad, sad”. --- ## [Starter replaced and it sounds bad (2009 Accord)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-replaced-and-it-sounds-bad-2009-accord/177282)
**Author:** [@megaman123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megaman123)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-replaced-and-it-sounds-bad-2009-accord/177282 "2021-10-03T00:03:31Z")
Hi. Three months ago I noticed the car sounded weak for a second before starting. This happened maybe four times in a three week span. It took an extra second longer than usual to start. But, actually, on the fourth tim… --- ## [Sometimes you feel like a nut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-you-feel-like-a-nut/179725)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-you-feel-like-a-nut/179725 "2021-10-02T13:31:30Z")
Squirrel stashes 42 gallons of walnuts in a Chevrolet Avalanche (yahoo.com) --- ## [Airflow noise on 2018 Hyundai Kona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airflow-noise-on-2018-hyundai-kona/179718)
**Author:** [@woodyandsue\_176929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodyandsue_176929)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airflow-noise-on-2018-hyundai-kona/179718 "2021-10-02T03:06:00Z")
On the thruway, after taking our dog to the vet, we lowered the back window so she could get some air and maybe a little enjoyment . My husband was doing between 65-70 mph and as soon as he lowered the window I felt lik… --- ## [Demolition Sponsor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/demolition-sponsor/179713)
**Author:** [@woodyandsue\_176929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodyandsue_176929)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/demolition-sponsor/179713 "2021-10-01T20:33:02Z")
Seen at an upstate garage-! demo sponsor|375x500 --- ## [Wear and tear on vehicles tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wear-and-tear-on-vehicles-tires/179667)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wear-and-tear-on-vehicles-tires/179667 "2021-09-30T23:04:51Z")
So I took the rav4 22k miles and the 2017 Acadial limited 33k miles in for oil changes this week. Both the toyota dealer and the GMC dealer were like your tires look like brand new and your car looks so great. I casually… --- ## [Changing harmonic balancer 3.8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-harmonic-balancer-3-8/82093)
**Author:** [@grego2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grego2)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-harmonic-balancer-3-8/82093 "2021-09-30T11:29:46Z")
what is the easiest way to loosen the bolt holding the harmonic balancer (damper pulley) to the crankshaft on a 3.8L 88 olds? --- ## [Car Talk ends its radio run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-ends-its-radio-run/179608)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-ends-its-radio-run/179608 "2021-09-28T03:06:27Z")
:pensive: Even the show’s re-runs have come to an end. ‘Car Talk’ Ends Its Radio Run. Here’s What Ray Magliozzi Hopes You’ll Remember | WBUR News --- ## [An amusing cartoon involving an auto mechanic in this week's 'The new yorker'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-amusing-cartoon-involving-an-auto-mechanic-in-this-weeks-the-new-yorker/179518)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-amusing-cartoon-involving-an-auto-mechanic-in-this-weeks-the-new-yorker/179518 "2021-09-28T00:09:10Z")
--- ## [2009 Pontiac G6 - Question on Camshaft warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g6-question-on-camshaft-warning/179599)
**Author:** [@Wildbrat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wildbrat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g6-question-on-camshaft-warning/179599 "2021-09-28T00:05:48Z")
Check engine light on says something about the cam shaft out of balance. What are they talking about --- ## [Does anyone have experience with the GPS Tracker Mini from Youtube?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-have-experience-with-the-gps-tracker-mini-from-youtube/176168)
**Author:** [@annetthoffmann776\_173416](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annetthoffmann776_173416)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-have-experience-with-the-gps-tracker-mini-from-youtube/176168 "2021-05-16T01:41:21Z")
Hi everyone! Youtube just recommended me this video of a car gps tracker and it looks so promising. Have any of you guys heard something about it? is it easy to install? --- ## [SUV with Rear Opening Glass?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-with-rear-opening-glass/94215)
**Author:** [@SFGDude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SFGDude)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-with-rear-opening-glass/94215 "2021-09-26T20:57:19Z")
I currently have a 2008 Escape. You can open the rear glass separately from the rear hatch. This is a feature that we love because we travel with large dogs and can reach into to the back without opening the rear hatch. … --- ## [GM’s 3.0 turbo diesel towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-s-3-0-turbo-diesel-towing/179574)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-s-3-0-turbo-diesel-towing/179574 "2021-09-26T14:03:47Z")
GM increased the towing capacity for the 3.0 turbo diesel, I’m impressed: “ The other engine that sees improvements is the popular 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel. Chassis changes now allow inclusion of the max tow package, s… --- ## [Auto parts from Copart cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-parts-from-copart-cars/179452)
**Author:** [@jagoallegro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jagoallegro)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 10:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-parts-from-copart-cars/179452 "2021-09-26T10:02:43Z")
Hello! I would like to buy a car from Copart, which are intended for parts. Where can I find a recycling company that can legally disassemble this car and ship it in parts? Thank and regards! :wink: --- ## [2012 Chevy Malibu slipping transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-malibu-slipping-transmission/179560)
**Author:** [@JANICE.M.LOVE\_177371](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JANICE.M.LOVE_177371)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-malibu-slipping-transmission/179560 "2021-09-25T17:02:36Z")
I think the transmission on my car is slipping. When I left work yesterday it would not accelerate past ~20mph and the RPM needle would go up past 3. I pulled over when I could, turned it off, and turned it on a few minu… --- ## [Cleaning Windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-windshield/179450)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-windshield/179450 "2021-09-25T05:20:28Z")
My 2020 Audi S5 has an issue with the interior windshield fogging up. I can use the windshield blower to clear it, but the fog returns pretty quickly. I’ve adjusted interior temp. No real help. I’ve cleaned the wind… --- ## [Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-full-self-driving-technology/179480)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-full-self-driving-technology/179480 "2021-09-23T15:24:53Z")
:roll\_eyes: --- ## [Parking, at Walmart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-at-walmart/179441)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-at-walmart/179441 "2021-09-22T19:51:14Z")
:crazy\_face: --- ## [What exactly is a semi-truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exactly-is-a-semi-truck/179489)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-exactly-is-a-semi-truck/179489 "2021-09-22T03:46:57Z")
In my spare time I like to cruise You Tube and watch dash camera videos. I find this interesting and instructive. However, without fail, every singe video I’ve seen always referred to 18 wheelers as semis. I remember … --- ## [Will jump-start damage the 'donor car'?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-jump-start-damage-the-donor-car/40165)
**Author:** [@huwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huwind)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-jump-start-damage-the-donor-car/40165 "2021-09-21T18:48:26Z")
The battery in my car was dead dead one night. The next day, my boy friend helped to jump start my car. We ran for about 50 minutes, during which time I tried a couple times but the engine didn't crank at all. The final … --- ## [Tire Pressure Change from 2018 to 2019 and On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-change-from-2018-to-2019-and-on/179401)
**Author:** [@amatevosian\_177230](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amatevosian_177230)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-change-from-2018-to-2019-and-on/179401 "2021-09-19T05:32:10Z")
Hey Folks: Can anyone verify that the 2018 i3s BEV and 2019 i3s BEV have the same tire pressures of 33/41? I have a 2019 i3s REX and the tire pressures are quite a bit higher…particularly on the front. For this car it’… --- ## [Changing Load Range tires on your truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-load-range-tires-on-your-truck/179388)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-load-range-tires-on-your-truck/179388 "2021-09-17T03:41:02Z")
Came across this on another forum. According to this, when I replaced my P265/70-17 (placard) tires load range B or C, not sure which with LT265/70-17, I should have increased my tire pressure from 35psi (placard) to ar… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=88) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=90)