# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=108 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 109 --- ## [Old, beat-up car repair tools](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-beat-up-car-repair-tools/193932)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-beat-up-car-repair-tools/193932 "2023-11-30T22:45:29Z")
Are there any old, beat-up repair tools you use all the time, and while they really should be replaced with new, they never will be. You’ll keep them in working condition by hook or by crook? Mine is a portable worksta… --- ## [Tire damage on a brand new tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-damage-on-a-brand-new-tire/193933)
**Author:** [@benjamip2005\_145997](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benjamip2005_145997)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-damage-on-a-brand-new-tire/193933 "2023-11-30T19:58:19Z")
15 miles on brand new Michelin XIce Snows bought from tirerack. Pulled a pebble out of the groove. Then looked at the tire groove and see what looks like a large divot (not sure if exactly where the pebble was). Worri… --- ## [Video: GM's (and Ford's) electric crate motor (Chevrolet e-motor) - drop in replacment for your ICE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/video-gms-and-fords-electric-crate-motor-chevrolet-e-motor-drop-in-replacment-for-your-ice/193926)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/video-gms-and-fords-electric-crate-motor-chevrolet-e-motor-drop-in-replacment-for-your-ice/193926 "2023-11-30T06:05:46Z")
Link to older thead about drop in replacement electric motors from a different company: Drop in electric EV motor retrofit for older cars? The thing I wonder about these kits is if the battery can be charged while the… --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester - Cam seal leak scam? (Say it five times fast)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-cam-seal-leak-scam-say-it-five-times-fast/193916)
**Author:** [@Betty27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betty27)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-cam-seal-leak-scam-say-it-five-times-fast/193916 "2023-11-29T21:56:42Z")
My car is great w/67000 miles. My dealership mechanic told me I have, according to a diagnostic, a camseal leak. He showed me what looked like road dirt no streaks of oil, no pool. And absolutely nothing in my regular … --- ## [A Bentley took flight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-bentley-took-flight/193907)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-bentley-took-flight/193907 "2023-11-29T13:49:41Z")
The car that crashed at the bridge in Niagara Falls(Slowly I turned, step by step, inch by inch…) was a Bentley! They had previously been at a casino only a mile away. Didn’t know they were made for that kind of speed. … --- ## [How to tell a car guy from a non-car guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-a-car-guy-from-a-non-car-guy/193914)
**Author:** [@glasspilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glasspilot)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-a-car-guy-from-a-non-car-guy/193914 "2023-11-29T13:48:29Z")
This only works in states with only a front license plate. I’ve noticed for years, as I walk in the parking lots of stores, that there are a lot of people who have a plate holder on their front bumper with NOTHING mount… --- ## [88 Camry Wheel Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-camry-wheel-problem/193906)
**Author:** [@g.flores2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g.flores2000)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-camry-wheel-problem/193906 "2023-11-28T18:36:57Z")
Hello everyone I wanted to see if I could get some help from here. So recently my wheel has been feeling funny. I can tell when I’m driving especially on turns. And I also noticed I can move the wheel when it’s in park.… --- ## [Real stats on electric car fires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/real-stats-on-electric-car-fires/193923)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/real-stats-on-electric-car-fires/193923 "2023-11-28T16:06:22Z")
It seems that every time a Tesla or other EV catches on fire, you hear about it on the news. Gasoline cars catch on fire all the time and you never hear about it. I have come across many. Just yesterday I was passing … --- ## [Engine overheating audio warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheating-audio-warning/193917)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheating-audio-warning/193917 "2023-11-28T15:31:17Z")
Ray’s newspaper column today (11.25.23) , the topic is driver forgets to replace radiator cap and the engine overheats & is ruined. Just curious, anybody here know the appx % of OBD II era vehicles that have an aud… --- ## [Recent Las Vegas F1 race?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-las-vegas-f1-race/193901)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-las-vegas-f1-race/193901 "2023-11-28T13:34:39Z")
Impressions? If you saw it live, in person, what was the attendance fee? --- ## [Traction control for minivans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-for-minivans/193895)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-for-minivans/193895 "2023-11-28T04:16:33Z")
Sad to say, my good running, very high mileage 1999 Toyota Sienna is beginning to feel tired. So the time has come to let it be my in-town “truck” and buy something with more power for road trips and higher elevations. F… --- ## [Headgasket opinion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headgasket-opinion/193909)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headgasket-opinion/193909 "2023-11-28T00:56:28Z")
06 equinox 3.4, 120k miles. Losing coolant. Oil was milky. Does chamber with reddish exh valve look a little suspect? Both headgaskets look ok. No obvious corroded areas. --- ## [Icy Windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/icy-windshield/193925)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/icy-windshield/193925 "2023-11-27T21:48:42Z")
Past week puzzle answer—any one of you folks up north going to test it? So why did the can cause scratches, when the Mohs Hardness Scale says it should not have? Because aluminum is softer than glass, it should not have… --- ## [Car turns off the engine at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-turns-off-the-engine-at-low-speed/193913)
**Author:** [@Noonamee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noonamee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 9:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-turns-off-the-engine-at-low-speed/193913 "2023-11-27T09:23:47Z")
It has happened for 3 months. Car sometimes turns off the engine when driving at low speed like in the parking lot. When it happens, the car switches to ignition mode, only the battery light comes on, there is no power f… --- ## [Update on Chevy Traverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-chevy-traverse/193922)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-chevy-traverse/193922 "2023-11-27T01:21:23Z")
Last May, i posted an uncomplimentary review of the Chevy Traverse I rented for a week while my daughter and her family were in town. Well, they are in town again and they rented a Traverse for the week. It has 30,000 mi… --- ## [Classic GMC pickup truck hit by train - in forest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-gmc-pickup-truck-hit-by-train-in-forest/193908)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-gmc-pickup-truck-hit-by-train-in-forest/193908 "2023-11-26T17:05:28Z")
It’ll buff out, yes? --- ## [DIY Air Conditioning redo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-air-conditioning-redo/193845)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-air-conditioning-redo/193845 "2023-11-26T16:31:58Z")
I had never really considered fixing the AC on my old 1997 Ford F250 Light Duty. I figured the truck is getting near the end of its life but I recently helped someone with a DIY mini split install and they gave me the v… --- ## [Sonata Hybrid (2016) - Car Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-hybrid-2016-car-shakes/193862)
**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-hybrid-2016-car-shakes/193862 "2023-11-26T13:37:41Z")
This is a follow up to my original post, which is below. Here are my recent thoughts on the situation and also some symptoms that I’ve seen. For many months I’ve been thinking that maybe I need new tires or an alignmen… --- ## [Use-restricted photos?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-restricted-photos/193900)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-restricted-photos/193900 "2023-11-24T04:57:32Z")
I’m aware poster’s here aren’t supposed to upload photos that might be copyright protected. But I’ve always thought it was ok to post a web link to a website that contains a photo. Then folks can click on the link to s… --- ## [Camber Out of Spec, but No Accident?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-out-of-spec-but-no-accident/193912)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-out-of-spec-but-no-accident/193912 "2023-11-25T20:14:49Z")
I have a 2014 Acura TSX with about 115k miles on it. 3rd owner. An alignment was done by the first owner in 2019. Everything was in specification after the alignment except for Left Rear Camber = -1.7 degrees Right R… --- ## [2021 Subaru Forester - Looking for a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-forester-looking-for-a-mechanic/193897)
**Author:** [@Machillo15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Machillo15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-subaru-forester-looking-for-a-mechanic/193897 "2023-11-24T14:59:19Z")
who do you recommend I go to for car maintenance on a subaru forester 2021 in Rhode Island thank you --- ## [2011 2.5L 4Cyl Rav4 P0420 - At a loss for ideas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-2-5l-4cyl-rav4-p0420-at-a-loss-for-ideas/193353)
**Author:** [@wildlight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildlight)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-2-5l-4cyl-rav4-p0420-at-a-loss-for-ideas/193353 "2023-11-24T12:46:06Z")
Hello everyone. This problem has a long history and I’ve pretty much exhuasted all ideas on how to resolve it. In November of 2022, my car starting misfiring on the highway. After the spark plugs were replaced (apparent… --- ## [Which full size SUV year/make/model is best choice for a used vehcile purchase?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-full-size-suv-year-make-model-is-best-choice-for-a-used-vehcile-purchase/193226)
**Author:** [@LPD07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LPD07)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-full-size-suv-year-make-model-is-best-choice-for-a-used-vehcile-purchase/193226 "2023-11-24T00:41:21Z")
Looking for suggestions on a used SUV purchase (years, make models). Under consideration are GMC Yukon, Ford Expedition (Max also made the list due to recent rental experience), Chevy Suburban and Chevy Tahoe. We require… --- ## [I hurt my lower back while removing lug nuts/replacing tire. Is there a better tool to use?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hurt-my-lower-back-while-removing-lug-nuts-replacing-tire-is-there-a-better-tool-to-use/193726)
**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hurt-my-lower-back-while-removing-lug-nuts-replacing-tire-is-there-a-better-tool-to-use/193726 "2023-11-24T00:30:44Z")
2005 Camry, I used the basic tools that came with the car to remove the lug nuts. I used a lot of leverage and still had to muster almost every ounce of my strength to get them off. I woke up with lower back pain. Is t… --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-everyone/193903)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-everyone/193903 "2023-11-23T22:25:55Z")
Happy thanksgiving! I hope everybody has an enjoyable day! :smiley: --- ## [Yet another design failure uncovered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yet-another-design-failure-uncovered/193836)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yet-another-design-failure-uncovered/193836 "2023-11-23T21:37:46Z")
So the blower operation in my 2008 Trailblazer starting acting up. It has the automatic climate control. There are three main assemblies involved; the control head, the blower module and the blower motor. Symptoms were … --- ## [The Jeep which is a Heaping Pile of (insert creative language here\*)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-jeep-which-is-a-heaping-pile-of-insert-creative-language-here/193568)
**Author:** [@Andreanna2021](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andreanna2021)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-jeep-which-is-a-heaping-pile-of-insert-creative-language-here/193568 "2023-11-23T18:29:55Z")
My lovely car… oh how I love it, but there’s been some questionable things. For starters I have had to replace 2 out of the 4 oxygen sensors it has being a 5.7L V8 Hemi… Bank 1 Sensor 1… and Bank 2 Sensor 1. After the … --- ## [The possible social problems with electric vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-possible-social-problems-with-electric-vehicles/180900)
**Author:** [@johnnie-gee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnnie-gee)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-possible-social-problems-with-electric-vehicles/180900 "2023-11-23T15:59:13Z")
I maybe the only person that has come across this… but I doubt it. When my Son got his first electric car, twice in the space of a few weeks, we had to do some shopping, (for his benefit) and whereas we would have used h… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Colorado - It wasn't the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-it-wasnt-the-battery/193899)
**Author:** [@DonnaVictor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaVictor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-it-wasnt-the-battery/193899 "2023-11-23T14:42:34Z")
Had a dead battery. Replaced the battery and everything works, but it will not start. Makes one click and then nothing. --- ## [Florida driver injured after Corvette smashed to ‘pieces’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/florida-driver-injured-after-corvette-smashed-to-pieces/193881)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/florida-driver-injured-after-corvette-smashed-to-pieces/193881 "2023-11-23T13:07:46Z")
I am having a hard time wrapping my head around how someone involved in such an accident as this, be ejected over 150 from the wreck and still survive… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=107) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=109)