# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=7 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Running from the cops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-from-the-cops/205880)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-from-the-cops/205880 "2026-06-22T20:51:10Z")
A Louisiana man drove away from a police stop at 100 mph and ended up swimming away from the cops in a swamp. A local yokel convinced him that the cops were more welcoming. Must be a displaced Florida Man. Go Big Al!! --- ## [Brake Light Comes on When Locking Car, But Not When Pressing Brake Pedal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-comes-on-when-locking-car-but-not-when-pressing-brake-pedal/205877)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-comes-on-when-locking-car-but-not-when-pressing-brake-pedal/205877 "2026-06-19T03:23:43Z")
2004 Camry. When I press my brake pedal, The Left brake light turns on as well as the top only. The right brake light does not turn on. However, when I lock my car, the right brake light turns on (as well as the left and… --- ## [At the parade today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-the-parade-today/205878)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-the-parade-today/205878 "2026-06-19T01:11:21Z")
The official NYC Imperial Phaeton parade car was on display today. Under the skin, it’s a custom-made 1952 Imperial, with a 331 c.i. hemi under the hood. In 1956, Chrysler rebodied it with updated body panels. Unfort… --- ## [What is this box for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-box-for/183768)
**Author:** [@Meadow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meadow)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-box-for/183768 "2026-06-16T20:07:47Z")
Can anyone tell me what this device is and what it does. It blinks a green light constantly. There is a small oval shaped button on its face, but pressing it does not seem to produce a change in the blinking. --- ## [Toyota Turbo V6 recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-turbo-v6-recalls/205807)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-turbo-v6-recalls/205807 "2026-06-16T20:07:37Z")
The attached transcript from The Drive’s podcast discusses Toyota’s recall of 270,000 Tundras and other models with the twin turbo 3.4 L V6. They have manufacturing debris inside the engine that causes a spun bearing. Th… --- ## [2012 Toyota Rav4 4 cyl automatic transmission fluid 46,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-4-cyl-automatic-transmission-fluid-46-000-miles/205835)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-4-cyl-automatic-transmission-fluid-46-000-miles/205835 "2026-06-16T17:15:54Z")
My daughters low mileage RAV4 transmission fluid recently turned black. I check the fluid once a month, went from pink and sweet normal odor to black and no odor. No over heating, no codes, no driveability problems. W… --- ## [1999 Nissan Maxima- Repair clutch or new car search?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-nissan-maxima-repair-clutch-or-new-car-search/205848)
**Author:** [@GMan88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMan88)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-nissan-maxima-repair-clutch-or-new-car-search/205848 "2026-06-16T13:28:32Z")
Hi, everyone. Thank you all in advance for your insight. I was able to use everyone’s post on another recent problem to decide to replace my other car. I have another case and I’m wondering if I can get some perspectives… --- ## [Here's another one for @Old Mopar Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-another-one-for-old-mopar-guy/204307)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-another-one-for-old-mopar-guy/204307 "2026-06-16T00:46:59Z")
1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Convertible (1 of 1)! --- ## [Best quick and dirty rust treatment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-quick-and-dirty-rust-treatment/205737)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-quick-and-dirty-rust-treatment/205737 "2026-06-15T23:46:46Z")
I was recently given a small trailer that had a past life in northern Illinois and was used in the winter. It is structurally solid but has surface rust over a large part. I was wanting to try and treat this and wanted… --- ## [Remembering Bantam's revolutionary Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remembering-bantams-revolutionary-jeep/205858)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remembering-bantams-revolutionary-jeep/205858 "2026-06-15T16:47:06Z")
--- ## [Suspension on BMW 528i vs 528i xDrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-on-bmw-528i-vs-528i-xdrive/104302)
**Author:** [@igor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/igor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-on-bmw-528i-vs-528i-xdrive/104302 "2026-06-14T17:30:13Z")
Seems like I need to replace the struts and shocks on my 2013 528i xDrive. The shop quoted me a rather large sum for parts and labor, which led me to wonder if I can do this as a DIY project. I have some questions about … --- ## [Over 50 drivers report tire damage after screws spilled onto US 285 near Morrison, Colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-50-drivers-report-tire-damage-after-screws-spilled-onto-us-285-near-morrison-colorado/205811)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-50-drivers-report-tire-damage-after-screws-spilled-onto-us-285-near-morrison-colorado/205811 "2026-06-12T16:46:21Z")
Trucking company found. https://kdvr.com/news/local/more-than-50-drivers-report-tire-damage-after-screws-spill-onto-highway-285-near-morrison/ --- ## [Best Portable Tire Inflator-Which One IS Worth Buying?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-portable-tire-inflator-which-one-is-worth-buying/205840)
**Author:** [@miller34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miller34)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-portable-tire-inflator-which-one-is-worth-buying/205840 "2026-06-11T15:40:52Z")
I’m currently looking for a portable tire inflator and would appreciate some advice. My budget is between 50$ and 150$, and I’m hoping to find something reliable that offers good value for the price. My main requirement… --- ## [Two crazy things I heard last week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-crazy-things-i-heard-last-week/205825)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-crazy-things-i-heard-last-week/205825 "2026-06-09T14:58:52Z")
These aren’t from YouTube videos I saw or anything AI generated. These were 2 conversations I participated in this last week. A customer was questioning why a shop was recommending a brake fluid flush at 2 years when th… --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion "Service Power Steering Now"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-service-power-steering-now/86975)
**Author:** [@sean.smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sean.smith)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-service-power-steering-now/86975 "2026-06-09T13:46:30Z")
First, I should say that my Fusion has an EPAS (Electronic Power Assist Steering) which means that there is no hydraulic pump but rather an electric motor which provides the assistance to the steering system. In Januar… --- ## [Drive Without Sway bar to DIAG, Universal Subframe Adapter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-without-sway-bar-to-diag-universal-subframe-adapter/205744)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-without-sway-bar-to-diag-universal-subframe-adapter/205744 "2026-06-09T12:51:49Z")
Trying to DIAG possible worn out sway bar bushings on a Honda Accord. On this car, the bushings appear to be molded/formed directly to the sway bar, and you are not supposed to attempt to replace just the bushings, and g… --- ## [Fires happening at junk yards or salvage yards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fires-happening-at-junk-yards-or-salvage-yards/205820)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fires-happening-at-junk-yards-or-salvage-yards/205820 "2026-06-08T01:41:15Z")
Someone told by that there have been more fires than usual at salvage yards. There was even one here in Illinois last month that I didn’t hear about. Has anyone noticed anything? --- ## [Up Date -- Police vehicle flips over guardrail on Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/up-date-police-vehicle-flips-over-guardrail-on-chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel/205823)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/up-date-police-vehicle-flips-over-guardrail-on-chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel/205823 "2026-06-07T14:58:06Z")
On May 20th, a police vehicle crashed on the southbound lanes of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Wednesday afternoon and flipped over the guardrail. No other vehicles were involved and the officer involved in the crash… --- ## [Tulsa, OK Classic car parade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tulsa-ok-classic-car-parade/205747)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tulsa-ok-classic-car-parade/205747 "2026-06-06T18:40:47Z")
Saturday 05/30 what may be the longest car parade record might be set. 4700 cars have registered to be in the parade. Part of the Route 66 anniversary. It will be on what is Tulsa’s 11th street which was part of the ori… --- ## [Bad AC comp or add just freon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-ac-comp-or-add-just-freon/205821)
**Author:** [@realrobd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realrobd)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-ac-comp-or-add-just-freon/205821 "2026-06-06T18:32:12Z")
Blowing warm air. Compressor clutch engages when air turned on. I replaced the clutch coil last summer. Low side reading ~39 High side ~45. Low side does react (very little) when RPM is increased, high side does not. M… --- ## [AT YOUR PERIL: Yet another oil discussion. 0W-20, 5W-30 & 5W-40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-your-peril-yet-another-oil-discussion-0w-20-5w-30-5w-40/205774)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-your-peril-yet-another-oil-discussion-0w-20-5w-30-5w-40/205774 "2026-06-05T21:40:59Z")
Title: We Tested 0W-20, 5W-30 & 5W-40 in the ENGINE — One Clear Winner! They test the 3 oils and do oil analysis to measure the wear metals to determine wear. Edit, there is no need to report the topic an… --- ## [An impending shortage of synthetic motor oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-impending-shortage-of-synthetic-motor-oil/205677)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-impending-shortage-of-synthetic-motor-oil/205677 "2026-06-05T05:41:23Z")
I’m due for an oil change next month, so I guess I can look forward to a higher price for that service. :enraged\_face: Second Automaker Sounds Alarm Over Dwindling Motor Oil Stock \[UPDATE\] --- ## [Why drunk drivers survive the accident and the victim in the other car does not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-drunk-drivers-survive-the-accident-and-the-victim-in-the-other-car-does-not/199820)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-drunk-drivers-survive-the-accident-and-the-victim-in-the-other-car-does-not/199820 "2026-06-05T02:48:08Z")
The first reason is drunks have a higher tendency to drive larger vehicles like trucks and SUVs, which puts others in smaller vehicle in more danger. The mass difference between vehicles that crash in to each other can… --- ## [Kia Warranty Status](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-warranty-status/205751)
**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-warranty-status/205751 "2026-06-02T22:45:19Z")
I am trying to find the status of my warranty for my 2021 Kia Niro. When I go online, it takes me to a site does not seem to have this information. My main purpose is to see the exact date when my 5 year bumper to bump… --- ## [New member here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-member-here/205758)
**Author:** [@miller34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miller34)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-member-here/205758 "2026-06-01T20:57:50Z")
Hello everyone I am eager to join the Car Talk community even though I’m new to it. I like learning about automotive maintenance, solving typical auto issues, and figuring out doable solutions to keep a car in good worki… --- ## [Gas tax suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tax-suspension/205649)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tax-suspension/205649 "2026-06-01T19:15:09Z")
Suspending the federal gasoline and diesel tax was suggested by the President recently. The savings per gallon are 18.3 cents for gas and 24.3 cents for diesel. The monthly loss in revenues is about $3.5 billion. That me… --- ## [Gas mileage with ethanol free vs 10% ethanol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-with-ethanol-free-vs-10-ethanol/77854)
**Author:** [@Bear2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bear2013)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-with-ethanol-free-vs-10-ethanol/77854 "2026-06-01T17:34:57Z")
I have read that gasoline without ethanol has more but energy than gas with ethanol and will deliver higher gas mileage. So does that mean that the miles per gallon indicator ( either average or instantaneous) will show… --- ## [Self Locking Clinch Nuts on Lower Ball Joint - Reuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-locking-clinch-nuts-on-lower-ball-joint-reuse/205756)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-locking-clinch-nuts-on-lower-ball-joint-reuse/205756 "2026-06-01T14:07:06Z")
2020 Honda Accord. I’m now realizing that the lower ball joints use self locking clinch nuts. Have never heard of clinch nuts before. Anyways the service information says to replace them. This is with regards to the lowe… --- ## [Any experience with front end "steering and suspension kits" for older cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723)
**Author:** [@JoeMario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMario)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723 "2026-05-28T20:09:19Z")
Does anyone here have experience with Front Steering and Suspension kits for older cars? \[1\] I’m helping a friend get a 1966 Mustang he inherited back up and running. The body is in nice condition. He’s looking at it… --- ## [Just be glad that you're not an Infiniti dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-be-glad-that-youre-not-an-infiniti-dealer/205724)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-be-glad-that-youre-not-an-infiniti-dealer/205724 "2026-05-30T00:45:24Z")
The Infiniti dealership closest to my home is now gone, with even the Infiniti logo having been removed from the building. Meanwhile, the Mercedes dealer next door is expanding, and the Lexus and BMW dealerships in the … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=6) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=8)