# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=93 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 94 --- ## [The most dangerous roads in the US](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-dangerous-roads-in-the-us/194451)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-dangerous-roads-in-the-us/194451 "2024-03-27T01:24:50Z")
… for what it’s worth… Worldwide… https://wanderwisdom.com/road-trips/10-Most-Dangerous-Roads-in-the-World --- ## [Bentley Continental GTC convertible top stops halfway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bentley-continental-gtc-convertible-top-stops-halfway/194618)
**Author:** [@G-bone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G-bone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bentley-continental-gtc-convertible-top-stops-halfway/194618 "2024-03-27T01:23:12Z")
The convertible top stops halfway. --- ## [What would you do if the price of the Gasoline went up while you were waiting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-the-price-of-the-gasoline-went-up-while-you-were-waiting/194550)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-the-price-of-the-gasoline-went-up-while-you-were-waiting/194550 "2024-03-27T00:28:11Z")
What would you do if the price of the Gasoline went up while you were waiting for your turn at the pump? Today (Sunday morning…) the wife and I went early to Costco at 9:30 AM to get gas and a good parking space; they o… --- ## [The Studebaker-Porsche connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-studebaker-porsche-connection/194605)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-studebaker-porsche-connection/194605 "2024-03-26T20:04:50Z")
In the early '50s, Studebaker commissioned Porsche to engineer a new car for them. The design went through a few iterations, but the final one was a front-engine RWD unibody sedan, powered by a revolutionary 120 degree … --- ## [Car wash boom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-boom/194498)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-boom/194498 "2024-03-26T17:46:45Z")
I haven’t noticed. People aren’t washing their own. --- ## [Driver flees Lexus RX350 emergency vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-flees-lexus-rx350-emergency-vehicle/194595)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2024, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-flees-lexus-rx350-emergency-vehicle/194595 "2024-03-24T04:59:07Z")
Transporting blood platelets emergently westbound to a trauma hospital for a “patient hemorrhaging in the OR”, I approach a double intersection. (Two lanes northbound, broad grassy median, two lanes southbound.) Traffic… --- ## [Easy Puzzler for your Amusement :)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-puzzler-for-your-amusement/194601)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-puzzler-for-your-amusement/194601 "2024-03-26T00:31:23Z")
The name of a modern car which is an anagram of “MY CAR”? --- ## [Counterfeit car parts on ebay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/counterfeit-car-parts-on-ebay/194602)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/counterfeit-car-parts-on-ebay/194602 "2024-03-25T22:47:51Z")
--- ## [Purge valve failure analysis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purge-valve-failure-analysis/194594)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purge-valve-failure-analysis/194594 "2024-03-25T18:04:23Z")
If you’ve been around this site, you know I like to delve into the cause of failures. If that does not interest you, now is the time to bail out… So I had a purge valve I replaced with a genuine GM OEM valve. I found ou… --- ## [Simple oil change turns into co$tly disaster for Oklahoma woman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-oil-change-turns-into-co-tly-disaster-for-oklahoma-woman/194528)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-oil-change-turns-into-co-tly-disaster-for-oklahoma-woman/194528 "2024-03-24T13:20:51Z")
--- ## [Cautionary advice from car rental agency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cautionary-advice-from-car-rental-agency/194541)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cautionary-advice-from-car-rental-agency/194541 "2024-03-23T16:06:52Z")
Traveling for work this week and flew into Oakland CA. While picking up a rental car I was given the option of returning the car with a full tank or paying the fee for them to fill. I chose to fill the car myself and tur… --- ## [Screw in tire - can I fix it with a plug?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screw-in-tire-can-i-fix-it-with-a-plug/194586)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screw-in-tire-can-i-fix-it-with-a-plug/194586 "2024-03-22T23:01:56Z")
is location safe for a plug? --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V - Mystery rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-mystery-rattle/194577)
**Author:** [@BillK14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillK14)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-mystery-rattle/194577 "2024-03-21T19:12:44Z")
There is a rattling noise from driversidefront at slow speeds over rough roads. I have changed strut assemblies, stabilizer bar bushings and links, checked caliper pins and two different front end shops but still unable … --- ## [NY added 24 cameras on these routes. Stay alerted!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ny-added-24-cameras-on-these-routes-stay-alerted/194583)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ny-added-24-cameras-on-these-routes-stay-alerted/194583 "2024-03-21T13:15:44Z")
More cameras, guys, and more dents to your wallets. --- ## [2014 Toyota Sienna - Battery drain overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sienna-battery-drain-overnight/194556)
**Author:** [@Buzz20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buzz20)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-sienna-battery-drain-overnight/194556 "2024-03-21T01:54:27Z")
battery discharges over night --- ## [Newest scam by dealers, no haggle pricing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newest-scam-by-dealers-no-haggle-pricing/194428)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newest-scam-by-dealers-no-haggle-pricing/194428 "2024-03-20T23:06:15Z")
Last weekend I was asked by my daughter to check out a vehicle that one of her friends was buying. It was a used car at a “no haggle” dealer. I couldn’t find any obvious faults, all monitors complete, no stored faults,… --- ## [If you rent a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-rent-a-car/194574)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-rent-a-car/194574 "2024-03-20T19:17:13Z")
… don’t return it “early”, or you may wind-up being charged more. --- ## [Rear shock on 1997 Chevy K1500 Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shock-on-1997-chevy-k1500-silverado/194572)
**Author:** [@jfny78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfny78)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-shock-on-1997-chevy-k1500-silverado/194572 "2024-03-19T20:51:27Z")
I just drove 250 miles from NY to Delaware and I heard some noises coming from my truck. I got to my destination and discovered that the rear shock had disconnected from the truck because the bracket connecting to the fr… --- ## [Where can I find these fender trims for my 87 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-these-fender-trims-for-my-87-ford-ranger/194551)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-these-fender-trims-for-my-87-ford-ranger/194551 "2024-03-19T15:18:00Z")
I was wondering where I can find these fender trims. Most of the trims I see like this are for 1989 Rangers and above. This image shows a 87 Ranger with the trims. I was wondering where I can find those trims that would … --- ## [Any 3-wheeled cars sold in USA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-3-wheeled-cars-sold-in-usa/194557)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-3-wheeled-cars-sold-in-usa/194557 "2024-03-19T15:12:11Z")
Got to wondering if there’s ever been any 3-wheeled cars sold in the USA? I don’t recall ever seeing one. If you purchased a 3-wheeler made elsewhere, would you be allowed to register it for use in the USA? --- ## [1999 Ford Crown Victoria - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-crown-victoria-starting-issues/191799)
**Author:** [@josephviel\_162931](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josephviel_162931)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-crown-victoria-starting-issues/191799 "2024-03-19T13:51:35Z")
Without prior sign of trouble, turned key to start car and the switch turned freely without engaging the starter. Only the dash lights turned on and stayed on. The key would turn back-and-forth without engaging the sta… --- ## [2016 Ford F-150 - Odometer added 80K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-odometer-added-80k-miles/194520)
**Author:** [@DavidPRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidPRobinson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-odometer-added-80k-miles/194520 "2024-03-19T01:58:26Z")
The odometer on my '16 F-150 went from 109,000 to 190,000 instead of 110,000! How do I fix that? I have proof of actual mileage --- ## [The customer who pays the least, often pays the most](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-customer-who-pays-the-least-often-pays-the-most/194524)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-customer-who-pays-the-least-often-pays-the-most/194524 "2024-03-19T01:48:37Z")
Ray used to say something to this effect on the radio program; i.e. shop customers who prefer the shop take the quick-fix, inexpensive repair route often end up paying more than the customer’s who follow the shop’s “do … --- ## [Front wheels not spinning when jacked up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheels-not-spinning-when-jacked-up/194552)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheels-not-spinning-when-jacked-up/194552 "2024-03-18T21:47:29Z")
Was replacing front rotors and pads on a 2013 Versa Sedan and noticed wheels were not spinning when car was jacked up. The rotors and pads were off and wheels/hubs were still not spinning. Put wheels back on not spinning… --- ## [Carb's fuel bowl losing fuel, evaporating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbs-fuel-bowl-losing-fuel-evaporating/194506)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbs-fuel-bowl-losing-fuel-evaporating/194506 "2024-03-18T20:54:38Z")
Now the Corolla is back on the road and my daily driver, my prior daily driver 50 year old V8 Ford Truck isn’t getting nearly the amount of use. It runs good, but after it sits unused for 5-7 days the fuel in the fuel … --- ## [Some questions about impact tools](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-questions-about-impact-tools/194311)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-questions-about-impact-tools/194311 "2024-03-18T06:09:54Z")
There very well might be threads around discussing this, but “impact” is such a general term with multiple meanings that it’s hard to search for. I also have a couple of very different Q’s… But feel free to just send m… --- ## [Clues when it is time for a manual trans fluid replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clues-when-it-is-time-for-a-manual-trans-fluid-replacement/194491)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clues-when-it-is-time-for-a-manual-trans-fluid-replacement/194491 "2024-03-18T05:51:36Z")
My Corolla’s 5 speed manual trans fluid hasn’t been changed in 5 years. Much of that time the car was only idled in the driveway (due to Covid/CA emissions testing complications). Now it’s back on the road, got to wo… --- ## [2017 Buick Regal - Roars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-regal-roars/194533)
**Author:** [@jimmyalred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmyalred)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-regal-roars/194533 "2024-03-17T17:26:31Z")
have a roaring in drive line either ft or rear wheels --- ## [How to replace rear camera 2010 Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-rear-camera-2010-prius/194534)
**Author:** [@cayer6\_187194](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cayer6_187194)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-replace-rear-camera-2010-prius/194534 "2024-03-17T02:54:31Z")
Rear backup camera needs to be replaced. How to do it? Cant find any “how to info” on this car. --- ## [DTC code: P0705 (PRNDL Input-Engine and ECT), Low Voltage, and other weird stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dtc-code-p0705-prndl-input-engine-and-ect-low-voltage-and-other-weird-stuff/194540)
**Author:** [@jonasbutler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonasbutler)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dtc-code-p0705-prndl-input-engine-and-ect-low-voltage-and-other-weird-stuff/194540 "2024-03-17T01:56:13Z")
Hi everyone. My 2009 Vibe GT (Matrix 2.4L) did something(s) odd last night. I was sitting at a red light when the engine started revving on its own, my turn signals stopped working, the airbag light came on, and the digi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=92) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=94)