# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=19 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [Front center seat of a pickup truck used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-center-seat-of-a-pickup-truck-used/204305)
**Author:** [@Charbonnernathan\_192964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charbonnernathan_192964)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-center-seat-of-a-pickup-truck-used/204305 "2025-10-25T08:22:48Z")
For those that own one with that do any of you have anyone sit there ever or often? I find that most people tend to leave it folded down or never let anyone sit there. For those that have let people sit there do you got … --- ## [Blower motor electrical problem 07 Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-electrical-problem-07-impala/197771)
**Author:** [@oldimpala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldimpala)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 10:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-electrical-problem-07-impala/197771 "2025-10-23T10:52:40Z")
My 07 Impala stopped blowing air so I got a new blower motor. I take the old one out, connect the plug to the new one and nothing. I took a multi meter and connected it’s leads to the plug that goes to the blower motor t… --- ## [The Race of Gentlemen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-race-of-gentlemen/204246)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-race-of-gentlemen/204246 "2025-10-23T06:28:04Z")
… took place a couple of weeks ago, on the beach at Wildwood, NJ, with the usual turnout of old hotrods and motorcycles. Surprisingly, it didn’t get very much publicity this year. Enjoy! --- ## [Evaporust (& similar products) and Calipers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporust-similar-products-and-calipers/204256)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporust-similar-products-and-calipers/204256 "2025-10-22T18:53:47Z")
My brake calipers are very rusty. Was thinking about evapoelrust, and painting. But after thinking about it longer, I’m questioning if this is a good idea. The piston and bore are a highly polished surface that needs to … --- ## [Considering a 2018 F150, what to watch out for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2018-f150-what-to-watch-out-for/204217)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-2018-f150-what-to-watch-out-for/204217 "2025-10-22T16:29:20Z")
This would be my first Ford truck so looking for any insight into common issues I can be on the lookout for in regard to this used truck. 2018 F150 XLT SuperCrew 5.5 ft bed 4x4 \<\<\<\<-----Fixed the year mistake! 5.0L … --- ## [If you've always wanted an '80s 911 Carrera Cabriolet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291 "2025-10-22T13:41:10Z")
… here’s your chance–literally. --- ## [Classic Car Mowers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-mowers/204290)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-mowers/204290 "2025-10-21T16:20:16Z")
These classic car mowers are a must for any car collector! :scream::clap: #classiccars #lawncare --- ## [Site has removed \ tags](https://community.cartalk.com/t/site-has-removed-blockquote-tags/204239)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/site-has-removed-blockquote-tags/204239 "2025-10-20T22:28:26Z")
3 times the site removed the \ tag from my post. --- ## [Transmission/clutch not engaging. ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-clutch-not-engaging/203941)
**Author:** [@Broke\_joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Broke_joe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-clutch-not-engaging/203941 "2025-10-20T14:12:33Z")
Brand new issue in my 2016 sierra Z71. After I am stopped at a red light, the tachometer will rev up to near red with the slightest tap of the accelerator with no movement. Shifting into neutral will have the RPM behav… --- ## [Calculating True Cost of a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calculating-true-cost-of-a-car/204162)
**Author:** [@pheaney2\_195411](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pheaney2_195411)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calculating-true-cost-of-a-car/204162 "2025-10-20T09:36:55Z")
I’m about to buy a new-to-me used car. Does anyone know of any spreadsheet templates or similar where I could track the full cost of owning/using the car for as long as I have it? I’m thinking: Initial Cost Maintenanc… --- ## [Oil pressure problem or faulty sensor? 2000 Chevy S10 4.3L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-problem-or-faulty-sensor-2000-chevy-s10-4-3l/204273)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-problem-or-faulty-sensor-2000-chevy-s10-4-3l/204273 "2025-10-19T23:35:11Z")
I think this is probably a faulty sensor but wanted to see the opinions here. The oil pressure gauge on my 2000 S10 4.3L has started to jump around wildly. The first time I noticed it the pressure was jumping from belo… --- ## [I Fix Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-fix-cars/197613)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-fix-cars/197613 "2025-10-19T14:46:24Z")
--- ## [A car-related pun](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-related-pun/204251)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-related-pun/204251 "2025-10-18T05:32:38Z")
:smirking\_face: --- ## [97 Toyota Camry intermittent starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-toyota-camry-intermittent-starting-issues/204218)
**Author:** [@Blake-s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blake-s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-toyota-camry-intermittent-starting-issues/204218 "2025-10-16T17:44:23Z")
I have a 97 Toyota Camry LE 3.0 with 160k miles that has had intermittent starting problems for over a year now. Sometimes the car will start first try no problem and other times I can try it 10 times and it will just cr… --- ## [Ignition switch key will not turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-key-will-not-turn/204209)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-key-will-not-turn/204209 "2025-10-15T22:38:13Z")
2005 dodge neon. This was a problem a few months ago. The cable going from ignition to shifter was the problem. I removed the cable at the ignition, and it worked perfect. Till today. Again, the key will not move ei… --- ## [Car Pool Lane](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-pool-lane/204249)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-pool-lane/204249 "2025-10-15T21:54:30Z")
--- ## [2025 Rav 4 Transmission Filter location/replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-rav-4-transmission-filter-location-replacement/203972)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-rav-4-transmission-filter-location-replacement/203972 "2025-10-15T13:03:41Z")
I am sorry to bother you all again but I’m ready to buy a 2025 Rav 5 XLE because the 2026’s are all EV/hybrid and I want an all gas car. As you know, I am overly zealous in changing oil, antifreeze and trans fluid. I see… --- ## [Lifter function?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-function/204248)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-function/204248 "2025-10-15T12:41:22Z")
I have a car with top end noise. Cam in block, pushrod, ohv rocker arm design. Not a tap but more like a light rattle. I removed the hyd lifters and noticed I could push plunger down with my finger and oil squirted out s… --- ## [Cop saves pregnant woman as brakes fail. (Youtube video.)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cop-saves-pregnant-woman-as-brakes-fail-youtube-video/204247)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cop-saves-pregnant-woman-as-brakes-fail-youtube-video/204247 "2025-10-15T00:46:52Z")
--- ## [Do I follow GM OLM or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-follow-gm-olm-or-not/204241)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-follow-gm-olm-or-not/204241 "2025-10-14T22:35:08Z")
2020 Tahoe, 5.3l, Dynamic fuel management. 85k miles engine has never been touched. I bought some synthetic 0w20 oil and changed it. It had about 4500 miles on the oil amd the OLM was showing 43 percent left. The oil lo… --- ## [Airbnb rental for car nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbnb-rental-for-car-nuts/204245)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbnb-rental-for-car-nuts/204245 "2025-10-13T13:37:19Z")
This Airbnb rental is amazing. There’s a 1947 Desoto and a 1949 Chevy truck in the front room along with other automobile memorabilia. I checked the price for 10/22-10/25, and at $417 for two nights, that’s not too bad. … --- ## ['Philosopy talk' honors 'Car talk'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/philosopy-talk-honors-car-talk/204243)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/philosopy-talk-honors-car-talk/204243 "2025-10-12T22:12:31Z")
2 philosophers at Stanford decided that if 2 guys could have a ‘Car talk’ radio show they could have one; they call it ‘Philosophy talk’. On today’s show they answered a listener’s conundrum, about whether he should ho… --- ## [Major parts supplier bankruptcy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-parts-supplier-bankruptcy/204182)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-parts-supplier-bankruptcy/204182 "2025-10-12T18:04:35Z")
Auto parts supplier First Brands group declared bankruptcy. I didn’t know who they are/were. Turns out they own/make lots of parts lines: “First Brands Group produced OE aftermarket parts for many of the well-known bran… --- ## [How, exactly is the torque converter sealed to prevent external leaks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-exactly-is-the-torque-converter-sealed-to-prevent-external-leaks/204219)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-exactly-is-the-torque-converter-sealed-to-prevent-external-leaks/204219 "2025-10-11T23:56:12Z")
This is in regard to a 1993 Dodge Shadow with a 2.5L engine and 3-speed automatic transmission. When the engine is running, the transmission fluid leaks between the engine and transmission. Is there a replaceable seal,… --- ## [Chinese single-lamp traffic signals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chinese-single-lamp-traffic-signals/204210)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chinese-single-lamp-traffic-signals/204210 "2025-10-11T21:29:44Z")
In wife’s hometown in China they have a single-lamp traffic signal! \[o\] Has just RED and GREEN LEDs I believe. Red illuminated with green creates YELLOW, so they get all three colors! (This could be a problem for co… --- ## [Murano pulls to the left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/murano-pulls-to-the-left/193605)
**Author:** [@mikeydep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeydep)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/murano-pulls-to-the-left/193605 "2025-10-10T21:02:47Z")
pulls to the left a little when accelerating, not so much when you step on the gas easy, but settles back down when you let off, get back on and it’s fine…wondering what this is, and how to fix it, thx for any help --- ## [2020 Tahoe 5.3 Oil is ridiculously thin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-tahoe-5-3-oil-is-ridiculously-thin/204231)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-tahoe-5-3-oil-is-ridiculously-thin/204231 "2025-10-10T20:59:38Z")
So I finally had to buy something different and settled on a 2020 Tahoe. Unfortunately it has DFM which shuts cylinders off to save fuel. It specifically calls for 0W20 oil. I believe thos is way to thin running water… --- ## [Should I cave and use Allstates Drivewise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-cave-and-use-allstates-drivewise/200405)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-cave-and-use-allstates-drivewise/200405 "2025-10-10T17:58:04Z")
I have had to change insurance companies because I was sick of our agent never being in the office and when I was able to catch him, he seemed like he really didn’t want to be bkthered with my questions. I found a new a… --- ## [Used EVs more affordable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-evs-more-affordable/204192)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-evs-more-affordable/204192 "2025-10-09T22:22:13Z")
The linked article says that used EVs are coming closer in cost used ICE cars. The average sales price is about the same and used EVs are newer on average. High depreciation means better affordability for buyers. They ci… --- ## [Can purchasing a new vehicle ever be considered an investment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-purchasing-a-new-vehicle-ever-be-considered-an-investment/204140)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-purchasing-a-new-vehicle-ever-be-considered-an-investment/204140 "2025-10-07T13:42:48Z")
I was recently heard a conversation about a new vehicle sales person telling a customer that buying some $50,000+ pick up truck was an investment, and laughing at the stupidity. That got me thinking, could any vehicle e… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=18) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=20)