# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=128 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 129 --- ## [What happened to the Grounding Strap dragging beneath gasoline tankers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-grounding-strap-dragging-beneath-gasoline-tankers/192561)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happened-to-the-grounding-strap-dragging-beneath-gasoline-tankers/192561 "2023-08-30T22:31:01Z")
As a young boy, I wondered if their friction created more staticharge. Are modern rubber tires formulated to be morelectrically conductive so less need for a grounding strap? Thank you. --- ## [Wheel weight? Or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-weight-or-not/192517)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-weight-or-not/192517 "2023-08-30T22:24:36Z")
Is this a complete wheel weight? Or part of one? There’s no lead. It was mounted next to a 1.0 weight on my wheel. This ad says the bare one is a 1/4oz. Maybe I should put it back? Perhaps the “25” means it’s a 1/4 oz. … --- ## [Why you shouldn't Google for answers about car problems or vehicle issues anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-you-shouldnt-google-for-answers-about-car-problems-or-vehicle-issues-anymore/192562)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-you-shouldnt-google-for-answers-about-car-problems-or-vehicle-issues-anymore/192562 "2023-08-30T22:02:11Z")
I watched this interesting video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48AOOynnmqU Now the video doesn’t actually have anything to do with cars. But near the middle it talks about SEO (search engine optimization) and how you … --- ## [2006 Ford F-150 - "Can't get my car out of second gear..."](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-cant-get-my-car-out-of-second-gear/192570)
**Author:** [@jmcjr54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcjr54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-cant-get-my-car-out-of-second-gear/192570 "2023-08-30T20:41:02Z")
the trans is stuck 2nd gear. 2006 f150 fx4 5.4 Eng. automatic will not go in to drive. --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu - Thuds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-thuds/192574)
**Author:** [@MommyA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MommyA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-thuds/192574 "2023-08-30T20:31:50Z")
My car makes a thud like noise what is coming from the back underneath area anytime I back up or pull forward initially. It doesn’t make it after I start driving? Just with the initial acceleration and stopping. There is… --- ## [2004 Volvo V70 - You won't believe what I did with a bottle cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-v70-you-wont-believe-what-i-did-with-a-bottle-cap/192576)
**Author:** [@Bobby777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby777)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-v70-you-wont-believe-what-i-did-with-a-bottle-cap/192576 "2023-08-30T20:26:12Z")
I Dropped a juice bottle cap in my car engine and I can’t find it what can I do? --- ## [2008 Chrysler Sebring - Horn has its own agenda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-horn-has-its-own-agenda/192537)
**Author:** [@olinmumpower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olinmumpower)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-horn-has-its-own-agenda/192537 "2023-08-29T21:23:06Z")
Horn blows for no reason and any time --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Camaro sometimes won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-camaro-sometimes-won-t-start/192555)
**Author:** [@RobertKUrsel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertKUrsel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-camaro-sometimes-won-t-start/192555 "2023-08-30T13:32:59Z")
sometimes car won\`t start Chev says nothing wrong --- ## [Did I need a wheel alignment? Or was I scammed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-need-a-wheel-alignment-or-was-i-scammed/192530)
**Author:** [@Erikmarko72\_186627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erikmarko72_186627)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-need-a-wheel-alignment-or-was-i-scammed/192530 "2023-08-30T10:47:54Z")
Guys I went in for a “free“ wheel alignment inspection. They showed me this print out and said I needed a slight adjustment but did I really need it? It looks like that one wheel was off by only 0.1 degree. Other wheels … --- ## [Do all new engines use cylinder offset and cracked rods?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-all-new-engines-use-cylinder-offset-and-cracked-rods/192547)
**Author:** [@Hugemoth\_144444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hugemoth_144444)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-all-new-engines-use-cylinder-offset-and-cracked-rods/192547 "2023-08-30T07:57:20Z")
The engine in my Nissan has offset cylinders and cracked rods. Is that the norm nowadays or do most modern engine designs still build them the old way? --- ## [Is my 2020 Honda my 2019 Toyota's "dimwitted" cousin?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-2020-honda-my-2019-toyotas-dimwitted-cousin/177573)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-2020-honda-my-2019-toyotas-dimwitted-cousin/177573 "2023-08-29T21:03:45Z")
As I mentioned in the other posting “Toyota and Honda’s Magical Locks” I have a 2019 Toyota Corolla SE Hatchback and a 2020 Honda Fit. Both have a keyless entry and some measure of Accident Avoidance System. However, w… --- ## [2015 Murano transmission diagnostics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-murano-transmission-diagnostics/192468)
**Author:** [@Tgib5523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tgib5523)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-murano-transmission-diagnostics/192468 "2023-08-29T20:46:39Z")
My 2015 Murano is stuttering when shifting, mainly at low speeds. I took it to the dealership and they told me the transmission is fine, the issue is due to the alternator spiking. This just doesn’t feel like the corre… --- ## [If you own a 2024 VW Atlas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2024-vw-atlas/192546)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2024-vw-atlas/192546 "2023-08-29T20:21:30Z")
… you might qualify for a new engine, as a result of defective connecting rod bearings: --- ## [Rat flap in a Subaru?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rat-flap-in-a-subaru/192505)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rat-flap-in-a-subaru/192505 "2023-08-29T19:50:46Z")
Ever since I bought this car new from the dealership, I have been trying to find out how the mice get into it. All the time, a lot of mice over the years. None of my other vehicles have this issue. Well today I found … --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla transmission question (backing up)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-transmission-question-backing-up/192349)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-transmission-question-backing-up/192349 "2023-08-29T18:01:57Z")
Hi, I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla with about 177,000 miles. For about the past 3-4 weeks in the morning when I try to back out of my driveway to go to work and I put my car in reverse it seems like the car doesn’t want to… --- ## [2015 Kia Soul - Seatbelt sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-soul-seatbelt-sensor/192503)
**Author:** [@MySoul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MySoul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-soul-seatbelt-sensor/192503 "2023-08-29T15:11:00Z")
I was driving my 2015 KIA soul today, I had my seat belt on but as I started driving, the seat belt light started flashing, and when I stopped the car,it stops. As I started driving again , it start flashing. It has beco… --- ## [2014 Dodge Journey - dies then comes back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-dies-then-comes-back/192529)
**Author:** [@PaigeM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaigeM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-dies-then-comes-back/192529 "2023-08-29T15:06:00Z")
Vehicle is dead. no power. Then it comes back on after a few minutes --- ## [2019 Chrysler Pacifica - Gear shifter messed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-gear-shifter-messed-up/192539)
**Author:** [@Ashduskee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashduskee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-gear-shifter-messed-up/192539 "2023-08-29T14:30:01Z")
2019 pacifica cannot change from park to drive when you first crank it. --- ## [Can anyone identify this "Sassy" car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-sassy-car/192531)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-sassy-car/192531 "2023-08-29T13:28:47Z")
Even though I live in Virginia, I still subscribe to my old home town newspaper, the Times Union, in Albany, New York. One of the features they run is called, “Around the Region” and they publish news articles from 50 an… --- ## [Tire toxicity in waterways](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-toxicity-in-waterways/192415)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-toxicity-in-waterways/192415 "2023-08-28T23:12:57Z")
I participate in river cleanups and one constant is that you always seem to find tires. Some are quite old and have been hiding out of the way and are unearthed or brought into the river by floods. I always assumed the… --- ## [Multimeter is not reading amps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multimeter-is-not-reading-amps/192510)
**Author:** [@cartalk.u6k6r\_186613](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk.u6k6r_186613)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multimeter-is-not-reading-amps/192510 "2023-08-28T22:32:29Z")
I’m attempting to diagnose a parasitic battery drain on my car. First time doing it. I looked at YouTube videos, and it seemed pretty straightforward. edit: vehicle is a 2000 GMC Jimmy edit: multimeter is an AMES DM100… --- ## [Big Engine vs Small Engine Fuel Economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-engine-vs-small-engine-fuel-economy/192286)
**Author:** [@JohnWallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnWallace)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-engine-vs-small-engine-fuel-economy/192286 "2023-08-28T21:00:17Z")
Hello I am new to this forum. I have a 1.6 engine car (VW Passat 2006) with 115 HP that I want to change due to being quite slow on acceleration (0-60 mph in 11 seconds) and other issues specific to this car I came acro… --- ## [O2 sensor voltage swings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-voltage-swings/192513)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-voltage-swings/192513 "2023-08-28T20:43:52Z")
I recently measured my OBD I Corolla’s (pre-cat) O2 sensor voltage swings. Seems to be a pretty good test, as it quickly tests a lot of the drivetrain computer’s functions. At idle, after the engine is warmed up, the … --- ## [Podcast Questions: Pinch Tool? Do New Tires Always Go on Rear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/podcast-questions-pinch-tool-do-new-tires-always-go-on-rear/192511)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/podcast-questions-pinch-tool-do-new-tires-always-go-on-rear/192511 "2023-08-28T19:51:06Z")
In a recent podcast, the caller is having great difficulty removing a wheel, can’t remove the lug nut b/c the lug nut and stud both twist when wrench is applied to nut. Ray suggested to use some sort of “pinch tool” to… --- ## [$1.9 million for crumpled-up Ferrari. (From Autoweek)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-9-million-for-crumpled-up-ferrari-from-autoweek/192394)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-9-million-for-crumpled-up-ferrari-from-autoweek/192394 "2023-08-28T19:19:56Z")
--- ## [Hand crank windows vs electric windows vs fixed in place windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-crank-windows-vs-electric-windows-vs-fixed-in-place-windows/192491)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hand-crank-windows-vs-electric-windows-vs-fixed-in-place-windows/192491 "2023-08-28T17:48:08Z")
There’s been some discussion here about the merits & demerits of hand-crank vs electric powered windows. But got to thinking, was there ever a time in the past when most car side windows were fixed in place, couldn’t b… --- ## [Bogus 'The Little Demon' puzzler answer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogus-the-little-demon-puzzler-answer/192458)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogus-the-little-demon-puzzler-answer/192458 "2023-08-28T16:29:29Z")
I figured that was the general answer, but how would they know which plug to pull? The Little Demon | Car Talk --- ## [Nissan Sentra worst driving car I’ve ever owned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-worst-driving-car-i-ve-ever-owned/192386)
**Author:** [@hannahabuata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hannahabuata)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-worst-driving-car-i-ve-ever-owned/192386 "2023-08-28T15:03:48Z")
I’m going to try and condense this as much as possible, Basically somebody totaled my previous car, a 2014 Nissan Altima. Best car I’ve ever had, it had 200,000 miles when someone wrecked it and never gave me any troubl… --- ## [1991 Honda Accord Cpe - transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-accord-cpe-transmission-issues/192478)
**Author:** [@justpaul1962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justpaul1962)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-accord-cpe-transmission-issues/192478 "2023-08-28T01:27:48Z")
my 91 honda accord seems to be alright in forward gears but every time I shift the 4 speed automatic it makes a grinding noise like a manual does with a bad clutch or no syncros, Can you please help! --- ## [Replaced all starting and charging parts still needs jumpstart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-all-starting-and-charging-parts-still-needs-jumpstart/192508)
**Author:** [@melissa.donehue\_186612](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melissa.donehue_186612)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-all-starting-and-charging-parts-still-needs-jumpstart/192508 "2023-08-27T22:08:36Z")
3 weeks ago I was driving down the road and car lost power for a split second and right back on, instrument cluster went to nothing all the warning lights came on and then everything went back to normal and the car was s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=127) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=129)