# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=99 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 100 --- ## [Electric Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-pickup/176712)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-pickup/176712 "2021-05-19T20:33:28Z")
Ford will announce a fully electric F150 on May 19. No details yet, but here’s an article about it. Would you buy an F150 Lightening EV? --- ## [Mirror bore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-bore/176932)
**Author:** [@Hugemoth\_144444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hugemoth_144444)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-bore/176932 "2021-05-19T16:28:15Z")
What is the consensus on “mirror bore”? That is a process that instead of using steel cylinder liner inserts uses a spray on steel coating in the aluminum block. Haven’t heard of any drawbacks except a rebore isn’t possi… --- ## [What OBD2 app do you recommend to read transmission temp?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-obd2-app-do-you-recommend-to-read-transmission-temp/176917)
**Author:** [@bill.s.davidson\_175290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill.s.davidson_175290)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-obd2-app-do-you-recommend-to-read-transmission-temp/176917 "2021-05-19T11:53:57Z")
What OBD2 App do you recommend to read transmission temp? Thanks!! car: 2010 Sentra SR with 195,000 miles, CVT --- ## [Climate change: Electric trucks 'can compete with diesel ones'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-change-electric-trucks-can-compete-with-diesel-ones/176166)
**Author:** [@Randy-Boy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy-Boy)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 10:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-change-electric-trucks-can-compete-with-diesel-ones/176166 "2021-05-19T10:22:05Z")
Will they? points discussed there, Extra battery - cost Fast charging Heavy trucks consumes more diesel Switch to Electric will save more & positive aspect for climate change https://www.bbc.com/news/science-enviro… --- ## ["Pre-rusted" new Land Rovers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-rusted-new-land-rovers/176882)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-rusted-new-land-rovers/176882 "2021-05-18T18:40:20Z")
Years ago in college in an advertising class taught by the owner of an ad agency, I learned that any marketing campaign needs three basics. Define a specific, measurable goal. Determine the target demographic. Make a … --- ## [Subaru and the dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-and-the-dealership/176762)
**Author:** [@HelenCurtis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelenCurtis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-and-the-dealership/176762 "2021-05-18T16:45:01Z")
I have a 2018 Forester still under warranty, bought 9/2018 and 21000 miles. I have taken this car to a foreign car mechanic for all maintenance instead of going to the dealer. The fuel gauge appears to be stuck on full… --- ## [The older forum members might remember this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-older-forum-members-might-remember-this/176870)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-older-forum-members-might-remember-this/176870 "2021-05-18T14:27:29Z")
--- ## [Loses power when driving hard on road trips - 2010 Sentra SR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loses-power-when-driving-hard-on-road-trips-2010-sentra-sr/176881)
**Author:** [@bill.s.davidson\_175290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill.s.davidson_175290)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loses-power-when-driving-hard-on-road-trips-2010-sentra-sr/176881 "2021-05-18T14:21:45Z")
Car: 2010 Sentra 2.0 SR Issue: the car loses power when driving hard or towing. The car will not accelerate and over time just slows down. The issue is resolved if I pull over, turn the car off and wait for ~5 minutes. … --- ## [Tesla on ‘autopilot’ crashes into sheriff deputy’s parked SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-on-autopilot-crashes-into-sheriff-deputy-s-parked-suv/176890)
**Author:** [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-on-autopilot-crashes-into-sheriff-deputy-s-parked-suv/176890 "2021-05-18T06:10:24Z")
--- ## [An overview of electric vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-overview-of-electric-vehicles/176804)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-overview-of-electric-vehicles/176804 "2021-05-18T04:20:38Z")
… that will hit the marketplace w/in the next year. I saw a TV commercial yesterday for the new Cadillac Lyric, and I thought that it is very nice-looking. Hot New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon - Consumer Reports … --- ## [Service manuals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-manuals/109206)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-manuals/109206 "2017-11-08T21:13:06Z")
Looking for an affordable service manual for my 2010 VW Jetta 2.5 I seen one $100 that I know it’s good but I’m trying to save money any suggestions --- ## [A sure sign](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-sure-sign/176601)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-sure-sign/176601 "2021-05-16T16:46:49Z")
… of either the return of Spring, or the waning of the pandemic, is the re-emergence of radar speed traps. I would undoubtedly have been snagged twice this week if not for my Valentine-1 radar detector. Be careful out… --- ## [Used 2019 Transit Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2019-transit-advice/176821)
**Author:** [@naschauer\_175238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naschauer_175238)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2019-transit-advice/176821 "2021-05-16T03:10:51Z")
I have found a decent 2019 Ford Transit Van with under 20,000 miles. Everything is mint except for significant rusting on the muffler/exhaust components and the propellor shaft/differential. Is this ok or a red flag? … --- ## [Please recomend a paint sprayer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-recomend-a-paint-sprayer/176811)
**Author:** [@cl3\_174154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cl3_174154)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-recomend-a-paint-sprayer/176811 "2021-05-15T21:31:08Z")
Greetings and salutations. I would like your input on buying a paint sprayer. I have a small battery powered air brush and a large compressor powered Kobalt 220964 spray gun from lowes/or home depot from 10 years ago… … --- ## [The world's most beautiful gas stations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-most-beautiful-gas-stations/176825)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-most-beautiful-gas-stations/176825 "2021-05-15T20:12:36Z")
Unfortunately, there is no info regarding where these stations are located, but suffice it to say that Goober and Gomer would be envious. Wally’s Fillin’ Station was nothing like these places. --- ## [Owner Manual for UK Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owner-manual-for-uk-car/176750)
**Author:** [@ellakuehl\_175186](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ellakuehl_175186)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owner-manual-for-uk-car/176750 "2021-05-13T03:32:26Z")
I own a Volkswagen vehicle purchased in the UK, therefore with the driver on the right side. I lost my owner manual and want to purchase a used one and am wondering whether there is an actual difference between manuals f… --- ## [Can you mount a Longitudinal engine transversally?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-mount-a-longitudinal-engine-transversally/176621)
**Author:** [@Jeremiah53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremiah53)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-mount-a-longitudinal-engine-transversally/176621 "2021-05-12T15:42:40Z")
If I wanted to, could I mount a longitudinal engine transversely? So let’s say I have a V6 in my car that is trasnverse and I wanted to put a V8 in there. Could I put it in transversley? --- ## [Irregular Starting Issues: 2005 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/irregular-starting-issues-2005-honda-accord/176687)
**Author:** [@Car\_Care-Neophyite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Care-Neophyite)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/irregular-starting-issues-2005-honda-accord/176687 "2021-05-10T20:40:00Z")
Hi Folks, I’m hoping to get some thoughts on an irregular starting issue I’m having with my 2005 Honda Accord. I would say that 95% of the time the car starts right up with no issue. However, the other 5% of the time … --- ## [Major Body work - Request for Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-body-work-request-for-advice/176618)
**Author:** [@csundaram\_175091](https://community.cartalk.com/u/csundaram_175091)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-body-work-request-for-advice/176618 "2021-05-10T17:12:12Z")
Hi: We were the victims of a hit and run by an Amazon Tractor-Trailer. The front passenger door unit was almost torn off, along with damage around the side of the car especially into the fender/pillar. Some damage to rea… --- ## [To all mothers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-all-mothers/176689)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-all-mothers/176689 "2021-05-10T04:07:59Z")
Have a Wonderful Mothers Day --- ## [Transmission oil replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-replacement/176684)
**Author:** [@Caribbeanwanderer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caribbeanwanderer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-replacement/176684 "2021-05-09T20:52:51Z")
The manufacturer guidlines for my 2014 Nissan Sentra call for transmission flud exchange at 60,000 miles. My car only has 35,000 miles, but Nissan is recomending a transmission service because the transmission oil is al… --- ## [Mechanic shop replacing LOTS of batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-shop-replacing-lots-of-batteries/176440)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-shop-replacing-lots-of-batteries/176440 "2021-05-09T12:26:07Z")
Had my car in for service today; oil change, tire rotation, do an overdue flush of both cooling system and brake lines, and replace the aging battery. Seems they have been replacing twice as many batteries as usual in t… --- ## [Cranks but Intermittent no Start when Warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-intermittent-no-start-when-warm/176326)
**Author:** [@Saint-Louis-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saint-Louis-Guy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-intermittent-no-start-when-warm/176326 "2021-05-08T16:32:17Z")
Greetings, cold start is fine on 2008 Mercury Marquis. After a short (2 mile) drive to the store to buy some groceries it will crank but sometimes refuse to start. So the car is stuck in the store parking lot. Repeate… --- ## [Correct air conditioner hoses..i need help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-air-conditioner-hoses-i-need-help/176653)
**Author:** [@Karen-Hammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen-Hammond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-air-conditioner-hoses-i-need-help/176653 "2021-05-08T10:16:12Z")
What are the correct air conditioner hoses to be used on a 2004 Honda Pilot? When I reached out to a parts store they could not locate on the computer which ones I needed. Any advice? Thank you. --- ## [2002 Oldsmobile Bravada low idle and stall when AC is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada-low-idle-and-stall-when-ac-is-on/176641)
**Author:** [@tucoramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tucoramirez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-bravada-low-idle-and-stall-when-ac-is-on/176641 "2021-05-08T05:37:30Z")
Car has 106,500 miles V6 AWD, the day I purchase a new battery the RPM went to 400-600. We switched it back to the old battery and the same thing happen, car will turn off. I could not get a reading, it could not read an… --- ## [2017 Rav4 brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-rav4-brakes/176539)
**Author:** [@jake5150\_166698](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jake5150_166698)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-rav4-brakes/176539 "2021-05-08T01:37:31Z")
I just had my brakes checked and was told the pads & rotors need to replaced front & back…mechanic showed me the wear so I’m not doubting that…it’s just that I have only 29km on my Rav…I’m not a leadfoot driver…is that t… --- ## [Oil Pressure Warning Light on 2014 Volvo S60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-warning-light-on-2014-volvo-s60/176586)
**Author:** [@BABLLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BABLLC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-warning-light-on-2014-volvo-s60/176586 "2021-05-07T02:38:41Z")
While driving the other day, a warning message saying that my car had no oil pressure came on briefly. The message advised me to find a safe place to pull over. The message disappeared after a couple of seconds. I was o… --- ## [After market Car lights and emblems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-car-lights-and-emblems/176592)
**Author:** [@sidwelle\_175015](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sidwelle_175015)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-market-car-lights-and-emblems/176592 "2021-05-07T00:24:30Z")
What are the laws and regulations governing the location and color or lights on cars OEM and after-Market. Is there some place that I can find documentation on the subject ? Wanted update, but want to make sure that I … --- ## [Radio Shortage 02 Durango](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-shortage-02-durango/176568)
**Author:** [@JuanHucke23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuanHucke23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-shortage-02-durango/176568 "2021-05-05T18:50:19Z")
Went to put in an aftermarket radio and Like my dumb self I had forgotten to disconnect the negative to the battery and and messed something up… car wont crank; I have changed the starter, went through all the small fuse… --- ## [Woman Catches Cops Putting GPS Tracker on Car and Removes It—Cops Then Demand It Back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-catches-cops-putting-gps-tracker-on-car-and-removes-it-cops-then-demand-it-back/176402)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/woman-catches-cops-putting-gps-tracker-on-car-and-removes-it-cops-then-demand-it-back/176402 "2021-05-05T14:15:03Z")
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