# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=89 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 90 --- ## [2016 GMC Sierra 1500 - Weird tire slits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-sierra-1500-weird-tire-slits/194807)
**Author:** [@DonC51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonC51)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-sierra-1500-weird-tire-slits/194807 "2024-04-30T14:29:30Z")
I have a 2016 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate w/ 125,000 miles. In May of 2021 with 73,841 miles I installed a set of Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 A/T tires. In Feb of 2024 I noticed a slit in the sidewall. Since I pull a 21’ Tr… --- ## [2009 Subaru Legacy - Cost of ownership question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-cost-of-ownership-question/194794)
**Author:** [@Mags00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mags00)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-cost-of-ownership-question/194794 "2024-04-30T05:29:41Z")
is this year Subaru with manual transmission expensive to own --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Rumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-rumbles/194816)
**Author:** [@G.Lyslo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G.Lyslo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-rumbles/194816 "2024-04-30T03:22:40Z")
Rumbling and possibly shifting problem in the 30-60 mph range…Transmission does not seem to be slipping but it seems like it is trying to find a gear at possibly the wrong RPM --- ## [My 2010 nissan sentra making fluttering noise from engine at 30 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-nissan-sentra-making-fluttering-noise-from-engine-at-30-mph/194809)
**Author:** [@don1215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don1215)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-nissan-sentra-making-fluttering-noise-from-engine-at-30-mph/194809 "2024-04-30T01:36:15Z")
makes a fluttering noise from engine at 30 mph and feels like it has low power what could this be? i took a video for reference https://youtube.com/shorts/Ppc6zDEa0JA --- ## [Easy way to remove surface-corrosion from ignition points?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-way-to-remove-surface-corrosion-from-ignition-points/194754)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-way-to-remove-surface-corrosion-from-ignition-points/194754 "2024-04-28T19:21:04Z")
I had this problem a while back, truck’s ignition points looked nearly new, but some form of surface corrosion/contamination was preventing full current flow. My sol’n at the time was to remove the points from the distr… --- ## [Car Shipping Experiences?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shipping-experiences/194783)
**Author:** [@Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shipping-experiences/194783 "2024-04-28T18:26:01Z")
Hi there Car Talk Community, We want to know about your personal experiences with shipping your car! The good, the bad, the ugly… We want to know it all! How did it go? Why did you ship it instead of drive it? Where … --- ## [‘Automakers Are Sharing Consumers' Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automakers-are-sharing-consumers-driving-behavior-with-insurance-companies/194525)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automakers-are-sharing-consumers-driving-behavior-with-insurance-companies/194525 "2024-04-28T13:35:06Z")
'the cost of his car insurance jumped by 21 percent. Quotes from other insurance companies were also high. One insurance agent told him his LexisNexis report was a factor. 'LexisNexis sent him a 258-page “consumer dis… --- ## [Is the disc w/drum parking brake configuration self adjusting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-disc-w-drum-parking-brake-configuration-self-adjusting/194802)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-disc-w-drum-parking-brake-configuration-self-adjusting/194802 "2024-04-28T11:02:23Z")
Just curious. Both disc & drum brakes tend to be self adjusting as far a normal operation of the brake pedal. The parking brake on rear drum brake configurations is self adjusting b/c it uses the same brake shoes. … --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Equinox - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-vibrates/194799)
**Author:** [@larrya56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larrya56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-vibrates/194799 "2024-04-27T21:25:55Z")
car vibration severe, when braking, when slowing down. need help please. --- ## [Trying to settle on a new to me pickup truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-settle-on-a-new-to-me-pickup-truck/194381)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-settle-on-a-new-to-me-pickup-truck/194381 "2024-04-27T19:50:57Z")
Unfortunately, I’m in the process of looking to replace my aging TB and looking at full size pickups. I would like a crew cab w/short bed 4x4 and don’t need anything bigger than 1/2 ton even though a Vplow would be a dre… --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - Oil burner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-oil-burner/194788)
**Author:** [@ConnieBrunnmeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConnieBrunnmeier)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-oil-burner/194788 "2024-04-27T18:20:29Z")
Just found out this morning that car is burning oil. 53K miles and has had regularly scheduled maintenance at dealership. Oil changed there 3K miles ago. Oil on exhaust pipes and barely registered 1/4 " on dipstick. No l… --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-shudders/194796)
**Author:** [@halued](https://community.cartalk.com/u/halued)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-shudders/194796 "2024-04-27T17:48:06Z")
the car shudders and vibrates violently at around 1,500-1,800 RPM. --- ## [Buying a Sports Car from Online Auction website](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-sports-car-from-online-auction-website/194664)
**Author:** [@sam1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-sports-car-from-online-auction-website/194664 "2024-04-27T15:26:13Z")
I am thinking about buying a sports car. But most of these are sold these days online auction websites such as Bring a Trailer or many mores. Those who don’t know these auction websites are NOT binding auctions as they a… --- ## [Toughest to solve car diagnosis problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toughest-to-solve-car-diagnosis-problem/194791)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toughest-to-solve-car-diagnosis-problem/194791 "2024-04-27T14:00:18Z")
Got to thinking about this b/c of a car-repair magazine article. The owner’s older car had a misfire. Testing suggested it was most likely ignition system related. The owner dutifully replaced the crank position … --- ## [BYD Seagull cheap EV?; Qin Plus DM-i?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/byd-seagull-cheap-ev-qin-plus-dm-i/194682)
**Author:** [@grunes\_183031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunes_183031)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/byd-seagull-cheap-ev-qin-plus-dm-i/194682 "2024-04-26T21:20:44Z")
It hasn’t hit the U.S. market yet, but starting at about $10000 in China, and a little more elsewhere, for an EV with 190 or 252 mile range, the Seagull might be competitive with the massively overpriced EVs that current… --- ## [Synonym puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synonym-puzzler/194790)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synonym-puzzler/194790 "2024-04-25T23:04:03Z")
On 3 recent Best of Car Talk podcasts, they came with the same synonym puzzler. The idea is to come up with two car-part related words which also happen to have similar meanings unrelated to cars. The winners were: P… --- ## [What makes/models are good for people who want to work on their own car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-models-are-good-for-people-who-want-to-work-on-their-own-car/194708)
**Author:** [@BTBAMthony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BTBAMthony)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-models-are-good-for-people-who-want-to-work-on-their-own-car/194708 "2024-04-25T22:39:41Z")
I got my car when I was fairly young from a family member. These past few years I have been learning to repair quite a bit on my vehicle. Except I’m also realizing how absolutely illogically my engine compartment has bee… --- ## [Why could the doors not be opened? Requires electricity?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-could-the-doors-not-be-opened-requires-electricity/194752)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-could-the-doors-not-be-opened-requires-electricity/194752 "2024-04-25T13:50:35Z")
Dog survived. Think that our doors can be opened by pushing the door opener 3-seconds. (Addendumb: No. It is pulling the door lever twice. Many times when getting out have done it to check that it is … --- ## [Big discount for a little problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-discount-for-a-little-problem/194759)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-discount-for-a-little-problem/194759 "2024-04-25T01:56:35Z")
Have you ever purchased a used car and got a big discount from the seller b/c of what turns out later to be a problem needing only a very simple fix? --- ## [I finally saw a Fisker, but I wonder if I will see any more](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-finally-saw-a-fisker-but-i-wonder-if-i-will-see-any-more/194403)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-finally-saw-a-fisker-but-i-wonder-if-i-will-see-any-more/194403 "2024-04-24T18:42:39Z")
… in view of the massive amount of negative publicity about the company and its Ocean E-SUV. As you may recall, Fisker disappeared shortly after introducing one of the first EVs–the “Karma” model. In June, 2023, they … --- ## [Mr Boffo learns the real lesson of the self-driving car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-learns-the-real-lesson-of-the-self-driving-car/194782)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-learns-the-real-lesson-of-the-self-driving-car/194782 "2024-04-24T16:40:31Z")
--- ## [Battery terminal goo, is this normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-goo-is-this-normal/194780)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-goo-is-this-normal/194780 "2024-04-24T14:42:46Z")
Checking the oil today, noticed these battery terminals, 8 months old for the battery. is this normal before I contact Toyota? --- ## [Suggestions for best coil, plugs and wires for 87 Dakota 3.9L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-best-coil-plugs-and-wires-for-87-dakota-3-9l/194696)
**Author:** [@Fresno-Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fresno-Jack)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-best-coil-plugs-and-wires-for-87-dakota-3-9l/194696 "2024-04-24T00:17:01Z")
I need to pass California smog again. I would not have any problem but the state has made the test more stringent twice since I bought the vehicle new. I need every edge I can get and I figure getting the hottest spark i… --- ## [Car Talk Podcast: 1980's Chrysler Voyager Clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-podcast-1980s-chrysler-voyager-clutch-problem/194777)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-podcast-1980s-chrysler-voyager-clutch-problem/194777 "2024-04-23T22:22:22Z")
Recent Best of Car Talk podcast, listener’s car is (IIRC) a 1980’s Chrysler Voyager, a sort of mini-van. Manual transmission. Clutch has been replaced twice, both times fairly recently , and now mechanics are sayi… --- ## [Reattaching plastic to windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reattaching-plastic-to-windshield/194771)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reattaching-plastic-to-windshield/194771 "2024-04-23T12:59:32Z")
My daughter just bought a 2019 Ford Escape SE 1.4 turbo. 47,000 mi. Upon inspecting the faulty rain sense sensor, I noticed that the previous owner improperly installed the plastic housing that contains this sensor and … --- ## [Green Key Light - 2010 Honda Accord - next step?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-key-light-2010-honda-accord-next-step/194763)
**Author:** [@brandonscurrey\_168459](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonscurrey_168459)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-key-light-2010-honda-accord-next-step/194763 "2024-04-21T22:12:29Z")
Struggling with the green key light on my daughter’s car and not sure what to do next. One day she came home and said her car struggled to start. I checked the battery and noticed it was low and replaced it. When I wen… --- ## [I find myself searching for the magic button to deal with the "gotchas" that continue to](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-find-myself-searching-for-the-magic-button-to-deal-with-the-gotchas-that-continue-to/194766)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-find-myself-searching-for-the-magic-button-to-deal-with-the-gotchas-that-continue-to/194766 "2024-04-21T21:51:33Z")
this is nuts. nuts-nuts-nuts-nuts-nuts --- ## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Rough idle and vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-rough-idle-and-vibration/194768)
**Author:** [@georgecawker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgecawker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-rough-idle-and-vibration/194768 "2024-04-21T20:57:32Z")
engine idle rough accelerating engine vibrates likecrazy and engine lite is on now interior lites are staying onengine vibration not consistant --- ## [Cincinnati man bought 350 lbs. of nails. Scattered them on roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cincinnati-man-bought-350-lbs-of-nails-scattered-them-on-roads/194697)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cincinnati-man-bought-350-lbs-of-nails-scattered-them-on-roads/194697 "2024-04-20T13:29:14Z")
--- ## [Thermostat closing when starting to drive, please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-closing-when-starting-to-drive-please-help/194734)
**Author:** [@aiden167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aiden167)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermostat-closing-when-starting-to-drive-please-help/194734 "2024-04-20T03:48:17Z")
Hello, I’m having this problem for almost 2 months now and literally no one can figure this out, I really need help with this… The car is Mitsubishi Lancer 2011 1.5L. So the thermostat wont open at all when the car is… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=88) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=90)