# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=91 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 92 --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Cracked diffusor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-cracked-diffusor/194715)
**Author:** [@JevonJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JevonJones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-cracked-diffusor/194715 "2024-04-13T01:31:47Z")
AC won’t blow cool, small crack on the front diffuser. --- ## [Pcm u3000 4b](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-u3000-4b/194699)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-u3000-4b/194699 "2024-04-12T23:40:08Z")
2019 Ford Escape. 1.5 Turbo. 46,000 mi. My daughter recently bought this. She just got her learners permit. I was teaching her to parallel park on the lawn backout, so the steering was getting very used. The steering as… --- ## ['BP Gas' has 10% Ethanol in their GAS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bp-gas-has-10-ethanol-in-their-gas/193409)
**Author:** [@PatSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatSmith)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bp-gas-has-10-ethanol-in-their-gas/193409 "2024-04-11T19:25:36Z")
So I was at BP Gas station the other day & there was a sign: “May Contain Up To 10% Ethanol”. Read that Ethanol is not good for the Engine. Thoughts? --- ## [I hope that "Renegade" is okay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-that-renegade-is-okay/194704)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-that-renegade-is-okay/194704 "2024-04-11T14:56:19Z")
Our friend–Terry–who goes by the screen name of Renegade, has been absent from the forum since early February. You might recall that he had previously been inactive for a few months as a result of health issues, but he … --- ## [Nice SUV on the beach. (Could not stop laughing.)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nice-suv-on-the-beach-could-not-stop-laughing/194702)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nice-suv-on-the-beach-could-not-stop-laughing/194702 "2024-04-11T14:45:33Z")
--- ## [2008 Pontiac G6 automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-automatic-transmission/194694)
**Author:** [@Todd52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd52)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-automatic-transmission/194694 "2024-04-11T12:29:07Z")
The car is already at a garage, but the mechanic is apparently fairly booked, and I wonder if anybody wants to guess at how bad this is? The automatic transmission on my friend’s 2008 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible went out … --- ## [Dear Car Talk Philosophy Question:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-philosophy-question/194681)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-philosophy-question/194681 "2024-04-11T04:57:40Z")
Today’s question is “Is it ok to have leftover fasters after the job is finished?” In a similar vein, if every single part of a car has been replaced, is it still the same car? This question has been debated for ages. … --- ## [Can I do transmission fluid change meself? Used 2023 RX350h. 67k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-do-transmission-fluid-change-meself-used-2023-rx350h-67k/194497)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-do-transmission-fluid-change-meself-used-2023-rx350h-67k/194497 "2024-04-10T23:44:01Z")
Cheapest I found was $350. They say they do not back flush. Thank you. --- ## [E85 Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-question/194578)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-question/194578 "2024-04-10T19:49:52Z")
I had a question regarding E85 on a 2013 Mustang GT (although I imagine it could be applied to any other vehicle as well). I’ve been considering switching over to E85, it’s pretty decent in the spring/summertime in term… --- ## [A lot of bad driving, it seems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lot-of-bad-driving-it-seems/194650)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lot-of-bad-driving-it-seems/194650 "2024-04-10T19:45:21Z")
A few days ago, I came upon an overturned vehicle on a local street. There was no other vehicle present, so I had to wonder how the driver of a late-model small crossover (possibly a Corolla Cross?) managed to get into … --- ## [Remove back seat from 2023 RX350h. Cause error code?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-back-seat-from-2023-rx350h-cause-error-code/194651)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-back-seat-from-2023-rx350h-cause-error-code/194651 "2024-04-10T12:45:22Z")
After an emergent transport of blood platelets to a Western Colorado hospital, they had 17 empty blood boxes to go back to Denver. Somehow fit all in. Uncomfortable driving 250 miles with driver seat more forward and s… --- ## [Valve noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-noise/194691)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-noise/194691 "2024-04-10T03:50:29Z")
My Sable has a 3.5L in it. I thought it has developed lifter noise (normal clicks). Now I understand my car doesn’t have lifters? So, what normally needs to be done with “lifter noise” if the car doesn’t have lifters? --- ## [1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL - Cranks, but won't fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-mercedes-benz-280sl-cranks-but-wont-fire/194686)
**Author:** [@Rickce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rickce)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-mercedes-benz-280sl-cranks-but-wont-fire/194686 "2024-04-10T01:36:52Z")
need service on 1971 mercedes 280s cranks, but won’t fire up looking for tech in orange county, NY --- ## [On street parking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-street-parking/194680)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-street-parking/194680 "2024-04-10T00:20:06Z")
remember when this was allowed? i dont see bike lanes so maybe its an old pic? im sure most cities \>50k pop would not have this but SF is different i suppose. --- ## [PMs without body text](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pms-without-body-text/194671)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pms-without-body-text/194671 "2024-04-09T23:05:23Z")
Hi all. I noticed I couldn’t see the bodies of my PMs the other day. Then they came back (I replied via email). Then I heard from a couple of people they couldn’t see the body of a PM, only the title. And the issue recu… --- ## [Tire Valve Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-valve-replacement/194649)
**Author:** [@PatSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatSmith)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-valve-replacement/194649 "2024-04-09T22:06:49Z")
My mother got her Tire Valve Replaced at the (2019 5-Series) BMW Dealership in Tenafly, NJ bc it was Loosing Air. It was $104 to Replace the “Tire Valve”. So my question is: Did She Get Ripped Off ? \_. Is it really … --- ## [Can you use a blown head gasket liquid tester on the reservoir?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-use-a-blown-head-gasket-liquid-tester-on-the-reservoir/194675)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-use-a-blown-head-gasket-liquid-tester-on-the-reservoir/194675 "2024-04-09T20:12:59Z")
Trying to use a blown head gasket tube tester. I opened the radiator cap, started the car for 15 minutes, put the heater on and extracted a whole water bottle of coolant from radiator cap because it kept rising out of th… --- ## [Classic car repair hobby? Good idea or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-repair-hobby-good-idea-or-not/194548)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/classic-car-repair-hobby-good-idea-or-not/194548 "2024-04-09T15:11:47Z")
I recently heard an argument that spending time and money to repair old cars is illogical. Those resources would be better allocated by junking all the old cars & buying a new or at least newer car. The counter-argu… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Traverse - Tire scrub?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-tire-scrub/194684)
**Author:** [@manzano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manzano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-tire-scrub/194684 "2024-04-09T12:41:47Z")
when I turn right or left it sounds like the tire touches plastic, front and back, when I go straight, it runs very well without noisy. --- ## [Tesla settles with engineer's family who claims Autopilot caused is fatal accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-settles-with-engineers-family-who-claims-autopilot-caused-is-fatal-accident/194688)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-settles-with-engineers-family-who-claims-autopilot-caused-is-fatal-accident/194688 "2024-04-09T04:53:42Z")
--- ## [Advantages of pricey cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advantages-of-pricey-cars/194359)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advantages-of-pricey-cars/194359 "2024-04-09T02:29:26Z")
I’m inclined toward basic econobox designs, but while reading an article about the older Mercedes SEC’s, got to wondering what are the main advantages of pricier cars like this the owner’s like so much that it makes i… --- ## [Oxygen sensor not ready for NJ inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-not-ready-for-nj-inspection/194591)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-not-ready-for-nj-inspection/194591 "2024-04-09T02:26:31Z")
2012 Impala. Car didn’t pass inspection, didn’t fail either. The check engine light is NOT on. O2 oxygen sensor “Not Ready” for NJ inspection. Drove the car over a hundred miles and it’s still is not ready. Inspectio… --- ## [Blown Heater Hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-heater-hose/194676)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-heater-hose/194676 "2024-04-09T00:32:43Z")
I have a 1982 Ford Granada. I added a small bottle of Barr’s leak stopper to stop a pinhole leak in the radiator where the trans fluid line enters the radiator. About two weeks later I took the car out for a short drive.… --- ## [Repurposing old car parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repurposing-old-car-parts/194667)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repurposing-old-car-parts/194667 "2024-04-08T17:26:08Z")
Has anyone here engaged in this pursuit? I haven’t, but such a thing seems possible. Here’s a couple of ideas, but there must be more. Might be done just for a high school student’s science fair project. A carb… --- ## [2021 Ford Edge - Safety failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-edge-safety-failure/194666)
**Author:** [@Donny300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donny300)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-edge-safety-failure/194666 "2024-04-08T16:41:59Z")
My name is Donny, and I am the owner of a Ford Edge 2021. I wish to bring to your attention an incident involving my vehicle where the Collision Assist system did not activate. This event was fully recorded on my dashcam… --- ## [Why is my post grayed out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-post-grayed-out/194592)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-post-grayed-out/194592 "2024-04-07T23:35:16Z")
Why is my post grayed out? --- ## [Ideas to reduce the price of car repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-to-reduce-the-price-of-car-repairs/194582)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-to-reduce-the-price-of-car-repairs/194582 "2024-04-07T21:15:06Z")
“Several factors are pushing costs up: heavier, more complex vehicles, new materials and manufacturing methods, a worsening dearth of talented technicians and pandemic-induced supply shortages.” There’s not much that … --- ## [You cannot go over the speed limit to pass another vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-cannot-go-over-the-speed-limit-to-pass-another-vehicle/194529)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 337\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-cannot-go-over-the-speed-limit-to-pass-another-vehicle/194529 "2024-04-07T20:25:29Z")
When it comes to the rules of the road, things can be a bit sketchy and mind boggling. In this discussion, I’d like to hear from experienced drivers on the subject of “overtaking “ The illustration above shows when it… --- ## [Exhaust system and Oil pressure light problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system-and-oil-pressure-light-problems/194638)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system-and-oil-pressure-light-problems/194638 "2024-04-07T15:37:08Z")
I have two problems with my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4 Cyl FWD with 210,000 miles. The first one is the exhaust system. Whenever I am driving and pressing the accelerator, the car makes a loud roaring or revving sound. … --- ## [2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Battery health question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-hybrid-battery-health-question/194648)
**Author:** [@gregggo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregggo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-hybrid-battery-health-question/194648 "2024-04-07T12:46:29Z")
how can I tell if the batteries are about spent, or shot? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=90) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=92)