# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=94 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 95 --- ## [Me versus My Dog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/me-versus-my-dog/178185)
**Author:** [@TAardvark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TAardvark)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/me-versus-my-dog/178185 "2021-07-23T13:00:27Z")
So it is time for me to replace my current sedan. Since my back can have bad days, I’d like to switch to an SUV where the seats are higher and the position is more upright. But twice a day I take my 60lb dog to the par… --- ## [A really BIG... Whoops!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-really-big-whoops/178176)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2021, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-really-big-whoops/178176 "2021-07-23T04:33:20Z")
--- ## [Multiple crankshaft engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-crankshaft-engines/178173)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-crankshaft-engines/178173 "2021-07-22T10:36:31Z")
I happened across this video about some fanciful engine designs and thought I’d share: --- ## [Android Auto for 2017 Volvo XC 60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/android-auto-for-2017-volvo-xc-60/178122)
**Author:** [@burnedfaceless\_170692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/burnedfaceless_170692)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/android-auto-for-2017-volvo-xc-60/178122 "2021-07-22T02:44:51Z")
My mom has a Volvo XC 60. I was going to buy her a dash mount that has Android Auto, but they appear to be lower quality than actual radios you install. Is it possible to install a radio with Android Auto on this model… --- ## [Here's a Good Laugh](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-good-laugh/178163)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-good-laugh/178163 "2021-07-21T23:21:11Z")
When a car gets towed in and the complaint is that the engine startes ticking and then it died on the freeway, the first thing we do is check the oil and coolant levels and look for any obvious problems. There was so… --- ## [Mechanic FAILED Simple Honesty Test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-failed-simple-honesty-test/177719)
**Author:** [@michaelm101\_175946](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelm101_175946)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-failed-simple-honesty-test/177719 "2021-07-21T16:34:36Z")
—Motorcycle and auto DIY mechanic since teenager here— I brought my 8 month old vehicle in for 5000mi oil change and tire rotation deal that was gifted to me by a friend. Prior to dropping off, I placed a small mark on… --- ## [2016 Nissan Versa sedan, 165K miles, transmission issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-versa-sedan-165k-miles-transmission-issue/178156)
**Author:** [@H.kris45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/H.kris45)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-versa-sedan-165k-miles-transmission-issue/178156 "2021-07-21T13:47:54Z")
Good afternoon, 2016 Nissan Versa sedan, 165K miles. A couple of months ago it would make a weird rattling sound only while idling. Garage said it’s the transmission, said a fluid flush may fix it, and that it may nee… --- ## [Voltmeter in car acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltmeter-in-car-acting-up/178104)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltmeter-in-car-acting-up/178104 "2021-07-19T19:48:24Z")
So on our trek to the cabins the voltmeter descended to 13 volts and stayed there. At a stoplight it crept back up again then driving speeds crept back gown again. Restarted after filling with gas, was fine but driving … --- ## [A new FoMoCo recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-fomoco-recall/178130)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-fomoco-recall/178130 "2021-07-19T19:02:03Z")
If you own a late model Explorer, F-150, or Lincoln Aviator, you should check the list to see if your vehicle is included in the recall. --- ## [SRX Racing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srx-racing/178111)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srx-racing/178111 "2021-07-19T16:20:51Z")
Currently watching SRX Racing. What I would really like to see is a NASCAR race of their top 30 drivers driving showroom stock versions of the race cars they drive. Of course the showroom stock cars would need rollcage… --- ## [Does anyone know what this part is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-part-is/178092)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2021, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-part-is/178092 "2021-07-19T04:20:47Z")
04 Kia amanti. What’s this plugged in near the mass airflow sensor? Is this normal and supposed to be exposed like that? --- ## [No Use For Sunroof--Do I Have To Do Anything To It?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-use-for-sunroof-do-i-have-to-do-anything-to-it/178102)
**Author:** [@troy.j176273](https://community.cartalk.com/u/troy.j176273)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-use-for-sunroof-do-i-have-to-do-anything-to-it/178102 "2021-07-18T23:48:21Z")
I bought a Kia Niro hybrid, the 2018 Touring model. (CarTalk doesn’t list the Niro in the dropdown box.) I bought this trim line in order to get all the best safety and comfort features that were available, but unfortu… --- ## [Which side to pump gas from](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-side-to-pump-gas-from/177996)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-side-to-pump-gas-from/177996 "2021-07-18T20:57:15Z")
--- ## [More trouble ahead for Lordstown Motors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-trouble-ahead-for-lordstown-motors/178089)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-trouble-ahead-for-lordstown-motors/178089 "2021-07-18T00:16:18Z")
--- ## [2020 Honda Accord Sdn - Thumbs up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-accord-sdn-thumbs-up/178031)
**Author:** [@Bob18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob18)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-accord-sdn-thumbs-up/178031 "2021-07-16T19:18:51Z")
Anyone has comment on the 2020 Honda Accord LX am about to purchase one but would like some input before I do so. Thank you for your time. --- ## [Hey Mercedes MBUX feature. What can it do? Not do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-mercedes-mbux-feature-what-can-it-do-not-do/178063)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-mercedes-mbux-feature-what-can-it-do-not-do/178063 "2021-07-16T19:04:32Z")
I recently purchased a 21 MB CLA35 AMG. It’s been an enjoyable car so far. The MBUX voice feature offers assistance with things like phone, texts, navigation, radio changes, climate, etc. By saying ‘Hey Mercedes,’ t… --- ## [When your car battery gives up the Ghost…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-your-car-battery-gives-up-the-ghost/177954)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-your-car-battery-gives-up-the-ghost/177954 "2021-07-16T16:06:13Z")
This morning, my 2019 Toyota Corolla SE, with just over 11k miles on it, and I’ve had it now for just over 2-years, talked back to me when I tried to start it this morning. It said, “NO! NO! NO! No! No! no. no. N… --- ## [If you own a Chevy Bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-chevy-bolt/178058)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-chevy-bolt/178058 "2021-07-16T14:59:35Z")
… be sure to park it OUTSIDE–at least until the next recall repairs are completed. --- ## [From the past](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-the-past/178061)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/from-the-past/178061 "2021-07-16T01:22:09Z")
Certainly this was a person on whom you could rely for good, honest advice regarding your transmission. :smirk: --- ## [Rats! Tesla Won't Pay for Rodent Damage to Cars: Report](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-tesla-wont-pay-for-rodent-damage-to-cars-report/178016)
**Author:** [@BoboTheClown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BoboTheClown)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-tesla-wont-pay-for-rodent-damage-to-cars-report/178016 "2021-07-15T15:16:30Z")
Evidently, Tesla wiring is wrapped with soy insulation, and rodents find it yummy. --- ## [Detroit's sunken roadways](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detroits-sunken-roadways/178032)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detroits-sunken-roadways/178032 "2021-07-15T02:14:20Z")
'beginning with the Davison Freeway, opened in 1942 to accommodate defense-plant traffic, Detroit officials decided to build sunken roadways, in part to keep the buzz of passing cars from disturbing homeowners. ‘The roa… --- ## [My pathfinder just won't pull anymore!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-pathfinder-just-wont-pull-anymore/178044)
**Author:** [@reddy.diana\_176222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reddy.diana_176222)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-pathfinder-just-wont-pull-anymore/178044 "2021-07-15T02:11:27Z")
My 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has been doing a GREAT job pulling my 3000lb travel trailer. Pulled it 1000 miles to Buffalo with no issues. On paper, the Pathfinder can pull 6000 lbs. Today, after 30+ minutes of hard work, I … --- ## [Turbo engines and Short Distance Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-engines-and-short-distance-driving/177993)
**Author:** [@TCerebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TCerebus)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-engines-and-short-distance-driving/177993 "2021-07-13T21:53:42Z")
My wife is looking to purchase a new vehicle. I understand that there is some discussion about the Honda CR-V and issues about it’s turbo engine (alexonautos etc). Particularly potential problems if you live in a cold … --- ## [Pay Fine vs Going to Traffic Court](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pay-fine-vs-going-to-traffic-court/177820)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pay-fine-vs-going-to-traffic-court/177820 "2021-07-13T00:31:35Z")
My question is pure speculation about going to traffic court vs just paying the fine. I was cited under Ohio’s “Move Over” law, which requires drivers to move over for workers and vehicles with flashing lights. I was dri… --- ## [It's SHARK week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-shark-week/177986)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-shark-week/177986 "2021-07-12T22:42:23Z")
--- ## [Oh dark-thirty (04:40) I dropped the key fob. Almost fell down a hospital'storm drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-dark-thirty-04-40-i-dropped-the-key-fob-almost-fell-down-a-hospitalstorm-drain/177990)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oh-dark-thirty-04-40-i-dropped-the-key-fob-almost-fell-down-a-hospitalstorm-drain/177990 "2021-07-12T22:10:30Z")
(It\_s-Me revealed why I could not insert metal key. Thank you!) Used 2016 RX350. No Owner’s Manual. After a long emergentransport, carrying heavy platelet boxes I dropped the key fob. Withextra key fob hidden in the… --- ## [Kia Rio Needs a new clutch - do I sell or fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-needs-a-new-clutch-do-i-sell-or-fix/177863)
**Author:** [@nickerbox\_176064](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickerbox_176064)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-needs-a-new-clutch-do-i-sell-or-fix/177863 "2021-07-12T20:42:27Z")
Hi I just found out my car needs a new clutch - just wondering what the best thing to do is. Sell it, trade it in? Fix it? I bought the car for $8000 in Feb. It’s done 200k now. Thanks in advance. Nicole --- ## [My SUV has a very hard ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-suv-has-a-very-hard-ride/177981)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-suv-has-a-very-hard-ride/177981 "2021-07-12T02:12:49Z")
… and the steering response seems really bad. Can I keep driving it? Has anyone else had this problem? Do you think I should take it to a mechanic? :smirk: --- ## [Car sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sitting/177916)
**Author:** [@Mattepelicaric\_176108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mattepelicaric_176108)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sitting/177916 "2021-07-11T16:23:41Z")
My friend moved away from his family and recently came back after a year. He has an audi A4 from 2008. I have the same car except 2010. I told him that since it has been sitting for so long. He should probably change the… --- ## [Which Pickup will be suitable for a food truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-pickup-will-be-suitable-for-a-food-truck/177938)
**Author:** [@karansharma70001\_175364](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karansharma70001_175364)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-pickup-will-be-suitable-for-a-food-truck/177938 "2021-07-10T21:13:21Z")
Can anyone refer an Indian pickup for my small food truck business? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=93) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=95)