# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=244 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 245 --- ## [Tesla is the leader](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-is-the-leader/184682)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-is-the-leader/184682 "2022-06-16T14:22:39Z")
… when it comes to crashes of cars with “autopilot” features. However, it is also important to consider that Tesla has sold more cars with that type of feature than other car companies. --- ## [2019 RAM 1500 - Can I add this now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-can-i-add-this-now/184555)
**Author:** [@LodiDave209](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LodiDave209)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-can-i-add-this-now/184555 "2022-06-15T23:44:38Z")
The window repair shop installed a Heated Rear window instead of a simple privacy glass window. My truck did not come with a wiring kit for that, can it be added now that I have the heated rear window? --- ## [A Lada for Luddites](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lada-for-luddites/184666)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lada-for-luddites/184666 "2022-06-15T22:00:54Z")
Unfortunately for the anti-technology faction, you can’t buy one in The US, or in Europe. --- ## [Why did Ford manufacture both 4.11 and 4.10 9 inch rear differentials?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-ford-manufacture-both-4-11-and-4-10-9-inch-rear-differentials/184645)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-ford-manufacture-both-4-11-and-4-10-9-inch-rear-differentials/184645 "2022-06-15T21:15:23Z")
My truck has a 4.11 gear-ratio differential, but shop manual configuration tables say 4.10 was also available. Just curious what would motivate Ford to make two different third members w/very, very close ratios, but n… --- ## [Tire rotation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation/184640)
**Author:** [@al46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al46)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation/184640 "2022-06-15T21:06:09Z")
Do I need to rotate tires if I’ve only driven 2500 miles in the \[ast year? 2007 Toyota Corolla with new tires last year. Thanks. --- ## [Another reflection of the shift to EVs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-reflection-of-the-shift-to-evs/184665)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-reflection-of-the-shift-to-evs/184665 "2022-06-15T20:55:42Z")
I participate in a consumer panel run by Costco, and apparently they are planning to expand their 4% rebate on gasoline purchases to include a 4% rebate on EV charging at public charging stations. They didn’t mention w… --- ## [2 piece wheel question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-piece-wheel-question/184652)
**Author:** [@Suzuki.squared](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzuki.squared)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-piece-wheel-question/184652 "2022-06-15T17:25:50Z")
So I just picked up a new (to me) set of 2 piece wheels for a build I’m working on. My plan was to flip the barrels to make them deep dish wheels for a custom wide-body kit, however there’s this bur on the barrel that’s … --- ## [Tell me your private party sale stories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-your-private-party-sale-stories/183823)
**Author:** [@Z.Edwards89\_180525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Z.Edwards89_180525)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-your-private-party-sale-stories/183823 "2022-06-15T14:11:09Z")
Hey folks, I’d like to learn about people’s experiences when buying and selling private party. What’s the most challenging part of the process and why? Any stories where things went wrong? (I’m doing research for a new … --- ## [97 GMC Suburban K1500 4x4 5.7l steering wheel play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-steering-wheel-play/184649)
**Author:** [@alexandermarx25\_181158](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexandermarx25_181158)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-steering-wheel-play/184649 "2022-06-15T13:07:38Z")
My 97 GMC Suburban has some play in the steering wheel and sometimes steering feels a little “twitchy”, it feels like it gets a bit stuck and then releases. Any ideas? Thanks everyone! --- ## [1999 Mercury Grand Marquis - Locked in park and won't turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-grand-marquis-locked-in-park-and-wont-turn-off/184639)
**Author:** [@RLazarich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RLazarich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-grand-marquis-locked-in-park-and-wont-turn-off/184639 "2022-06-15T09:52:25Z")
Locks in park and now won’t shut off --- ## [Do Bronze Rims Look Good on other Cars than JDM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-bronze-rims-look-good-on-other-cars-than-jdm/184630)
**Author:** [@DominikFaltys13\_181145](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DominikFaltys13_181145)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 9:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-bronze-rims-look-good-on-other-cars-than-jdm/184630 "2022-06-15T09:27:43Z")
I own a dark red opel sedan and ive been thinking about getting bronze colored rims but im worried if they fit on euro cars… i know it has roots in Japanese car culture but ive seen in on few euro cars aswell, What do yo… --- ## [97 GMC Suburban K1500 4x4 5.7l high speed vibration/shaking/wobbling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-high-speed-vibration-shaking-wobbling/184651)
**Author:** [@alexandermarx25\_181158](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexandermarx25_181158)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-high-speed-vibration-shaking-wobbling/184651 "2022-06-15T03:20:16Z")
My 97 GMC Suburban has some shaking or vibration going on at higher speeds. It starts around 65 mph, is worst around 70 mph, and goes away above 75 mph. It is not a clanking or knocking, it is more like a wobbling or bou… --- ## [Remembering engine-tech genius Marlin Davis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remembering-engine-tech-genius-marlin-davis/184646)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remembering-engine-tech-genius-marlin-davis/184646 "2022-06-15T01:15:35Z")
MD was the technical editor at Hot Rod magazine for many years, until around the time that Covid hit. I’d read almost every article he wrote, always found very interesting, especially his Hot Rod to the Rescue’s. He k… --- ## [Checking Transmission fluid level on 2012 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-transmission-fluid-level-on-2012-nissan-sentra/184580)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-transmission-fluid-level-on-2012-nissan-sentra/184580 "2022-06-15T01:08:12Z")
I am a bit confused about the markings on the dipstick used to check the ATF level on a friend’s 2012 Nissan Sentra. A photo of the dipstick can be viewed at the link below. I believe the standard is to use the notches w… --- ## [2021 Hyundai Elantra - Yellow rust spots](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-elantra-yellow-rust-spots/184628)
**Author:** [@MUHAMMADTARIQKAMRAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MUHAMMADTARIQKAMRAN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-elantra-yellow-rust-spots/184628 "2022-06-14T20:50:14Z")
i have similar rusting yellow spots on rotor only 4K ,2021 elantra model taking it to service to see whats going on --- ## [Performance of a 5yr, Long Life, Coolant by Peak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-of-a-5yr-long-life-coolant-by-peak/184419)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-of-a-5yr-long-life-coolant-by-peak/184419 "2022-06-14T20:42:31Z")
The long life coolant of 5yr xxxxxx miles was used in my car. I typically change it by 4 yr. Last time I left it for 5yrs and 15-20k miles. When I changed, it was lighter in color than I expected. After pouring it bac… --- ## [Purchasing a 2002 Lincoln Towncar 140k Miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-2002-lincoln-towncar-140k-miles/184583)
**Author:** [@Dbrea26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dbrea26)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-2002-lincoln-towncar-140k-miles/184583 "2022-06-14T16:30:44Z")
I am thinking about purchasing a 2002 Lincoln Towncar with 140k miles for $2500 from a private owner. He said the only thing that he knows it will need is the passenger side ball joint because he just replaced the drive… --- ## [Tesla manager sacked?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-manager-sacked/184631)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-manager-sacked/184631 "2022-06-14T08:26:36Z")
Since joining Tesla in June 2021, Christopher Bousigues and his team have built the Singapore business from the ground up, made the Model 3 a “common sight in the Singapore car landscape,” set up two showrooms and one se… --- ## [2009 Nissan Murano - Slowed, smoked, stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-slowed-smoked-stopped/184611)
**Author:** [@Stoler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoler)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-slowed-smoked-stopped/184611 "2022-06-14T02:38:39Z")
My 2009 Murano started losing accelaration when traveling at 55mph, in fact it later began to decrease speed at 35mph. Smoke was comming out from the bottom of the car covering the car on all sides. Eventually the car … --- ## [How often do I need to get tire rotation/balance, and wheel alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-do-i-need-to-get-tire-rotation-balance-and-wheel-alignment/184621)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-do-i-need-to-get-tire-rotation-balance-and-wheel-alignment/184621 "2022-06-14T00:53:14Z")
Firestone auto will do the wheel alignemnt for $200 for lifetime and $100 once only. Since my 07 Sentra is 14 yrs old I think or maybe close to it, is it worth getting the lifetime service? Also should I get one proced… --- ## [Head gasket TOP-label puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-top-label-puzzler/184635)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-top-label-puzzler/184635 "2022-06-13T23:45:33Z")
Ray suggests instead of TOP stamped on the head gasket’s upper surface, BOTTOM should be stamped on the lower surface. His idea, if the gasket is accidentally installed upside down, the TOP wouldn’t be noticed. But… --- ## [Battery not being charged, how can I be sure it's the alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-not-being-charged-how-can-i-be-sure-its-the-alternator/184623)
**Author:** [@98legacy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98legacy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-not-being-charged-how-can-i-be-sure-its-the-alternator/184623 "2022-06-13T21:59:08Z")
Hello all. First off, I’m sorry because I’m trying to keep this post short but there’s a lot of info I think is relevant. I’m having issues with my 98 Subaru legacy wagon, been having weird electrical(?) issues with it f… --- ## [Need new headlight switch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-headlight-switch/184633)
**Author:** [@juvi159\_181146](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juvi159_181146)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-headlight-switch/184633 "2022-06-13T21:44:58Z")
2013 Toyota Camry approx 110k mi. (?Relevant?) Background: Lagging/jerking when accelerating from 1st to 2nd gear for a couple weeks First occurrence: Car drove fine for majority of the day. Towards end of the day ye… --- ## [Lucas strikes again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucas-strikes-again/184609)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucas-strikes-again/184609 "2022-06-13T21:22:44Z")
Was the failure of old Lucas electrical components the cause of this embarrassment at QE II’s Jubilee Parade? And, some vintage jokes about Joseph Lucas and his electrical components: Lucas – Inventor of the self-dim… --- ## [A few questionns about what services/ parts changes, should be done routinely on car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-questionns-about-what-services-parts-changes-should-be-done-routinely-on-car/184539)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-questionns-about-what-services-parts-changes-should-be-done-routinely-on-car/184539 "2022-06-13T20:27:54Z")
I’m somewhat new to car maintanence and I have a NIssan Sentra S 07, 2.0 L that I wanted to know if I could get info on what things I should do to keep it in top shape besides the following… The dealer told me a few thi… --- ## [2019 Subaru Outback - Do I need a flex plate cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-do-i-need-a-flex-plate-cover/184626)
**Author:** [@JohnBuys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBuys)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-do-i-need-a-flex-plate-cover/184626 "2022-06-13T16:23:55Z")
I have a 2019 Subaru Outback 3.6R with CVT transmission. Took it to a local garage for an oil change and mechanic noted my flexplate cover was missing. I cannot find this part. Does my make/model not have a flexplate cov… --- ## [Engine won’t crank when it rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-won-t-crank-when-it-rains/184618)
**Author:** [@homa.nicholas\_181131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/homa.nicholas_181131)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-won-t-crank-when-it-rains/184618 "2022-06-12T23:28:45Z")
My daughter has a 06’ Santa Fe. When it rains the engine will not crank. This could be an overnight rain or rain for an hour. It makes no difference if the car was driving or sitting. The battery is new. The plugs and … --- ## [Question about an oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-an-oil-change/184523)
**Author:** [@Axiis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Axiis)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-an-oil-change/184523 "2022-06-12T23:02:22Z")
I need to do an oil change on my 2022 Hyundai Elantra SEL soon and was trying to buy the tools I need. Was wondering if anyone knew what size socket I need to buy for the oil filter housing. Thanks in advance. --- ## [2012 Ford Escape Front driver wheel locked in all gears but reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-front-driver-wheel-locked-in-all-gears-but-reverse/184616)
**Author:** [@hendrixp2019\_181129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hendrixp2019_181129)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-front-driver-wheel-locked-in-all-gears-but-reverse/184616 "2022-06-12T17:59:41Z")
2012 Ford Escape 3.0L 2WD The car just got back from shop have brake pads and lines replaced daughter called me last night because it had locked up on here in drive When got there I could only get car to move in revers… --- ## [Buick Turbo failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-turbo-failure/184506)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-turbo-failure/184506 "2022-06-11T23:51:15Z")
A friend of a friend bought a 2021 Buick Encore. Shortly after buying it, he had a muffler shop cut off the muffler and put in two straight pipes because he likes the looks and it makes noise. The Encore has the 3 cyli… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=243) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=245)