# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=95 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 96 --- ## [The 2020 increase in vehicle fatalities increases again (continues) in 2021](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-2020-increase-in-vehicle-fatalities-increases-again-continues-in-2021/194476)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-2020-increase-in-vehicle-fatalities-increases-again-continues-in-2021/194476 "2024-03-06T21:51:10Z")
If I’m understanding page 5 of the document in the second link correctly, the 2021 percentages are relative to 2020, indicating that the increase in fatalities has continued to rise AGAIN. This is the main link from t… --- ## [2017 Nissan Pathfinder - Smoke and burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-pathfinder-smoke-and-burning-oil/194457)
**Author:** [@gondo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gondo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-pathfinder-smoke-and-burning-oil/194457 "2024-03-06T21:29:51Z")
car has less that 30,000 miles. started blowing blue smoke and burning oil. never had a check engine light come on prior to the start of the smoke blowing. i bought an extended warranty, but they want receipts for oil… --- ## [$700 to replace spark plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/700-to-replace-spark-plug/194340)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/700-to-replace-spark-plug/194340 "2024-03-06T17:05:57Z")
Ok guys, hope everyone is doing well ! So, my car is nearing the 60,000k mileage mark and my upcoming scheduled maintenance is around the corner. I brought the car to Toyota as usual and was hit with a massive quote … --- ## [2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Engine life prediction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-engine-life-prediction/194455)
**Author:** [@Funnycris88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Funnycris88)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-engine-life-prediction/194455 "2024-03-06T16:56:38Z")
How long do these engines last properly maintained --- ## [Dear Car Talk Column about over-inflated tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-column-about-over-inflated-tires/194421)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-column-about-over-inflated-tires/194421 "2024-03-06T14:09:41Z")
The car-owner question for this week’s column (2.24.24), after some routine shop work , the owner discovers all four tires have been inflated to the maximum pressure, as stated on the sidewall. The owner found the ri… --- ## [Tires that will last](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-that-will-last/190842)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-that-will-last/190842 "2024-03-06T02:27:25Z")
What brand and model of tire have folks found that will last? I have had trouble getting even half of the projected treadwear mileage from the last few sets I have pkurchased. I’ve been through some Falkens, a pair of … --- ## [How bad is this issue on the tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-is-this-issue-on-the-tire/194488)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-is-this-issue-on-the-tire/194488 "2024-03-06T01:13:25Z")
Kid sent this photo - rub on the kerb. Apparently is very minor when parking - slow speed. Tire is from Firestone. It does not leak air. Does it to be attended to? How does prorate work with Firestone in your experien… --- ## [2015 Ford Taurus - Water in headliner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-taurus-water-in-headliner/194493)
**Author:** [@randy.rogers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randy.rogers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-taurus-water-in-headliner/194493 "2024-03-06T00:46:56Z")
Water stains on the head liner around the passenger’s rear --- ## [Refridgerant leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refridgerant-leak/194431)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refridgerant-leak/194431 "2024-03-05T21:22:42Z")
2013 Mustang 5.0. Noticed I have green liquid which I believe is the refrigerant dye coming from what I think is AC condenser. It is winter here so I have not been using the AC. I know it’s not antifreeze or a radiator l… --- ## [2015 Subaru Outback - Exhaust in vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-exhaust-in-vehicle/190758)
**Author:** [@Mikel06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikel06)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-exhaust-in-vehicle/190758 "2024-03-05T16:46:18Z")
I also have exhaust coming thru the vents when i have vent open- either with or without AC on. when i hit recirculate it goes away. My mechanic went thru the complete exhaust and said there was no leaks…? --- ## [Puzzler answer error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-answer-error/194486)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-answer-error/194486 "2024-03-05T11:58:59Z")
Answer to “Lover’s Lane” puzzler, new 1935 Chevy with low battery. Answer states spark plugs were on top of the engine, implying engine was a flathead. Not true, ‘35 Chevies had an OHV 6. They should have used Dodge o… --- ## [Chasing a Ferrari in a Volkswagen Golf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chasing-a-ferrari-in-a-volkswagen-golf/194487)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chasing-a-ferrari-in-a-volkswagen-golf/194487 "2024-03-05T03:24:22Z")
An amusing image: --- ## [4 cyl turbo motors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-cyl-turbo-motors/194308)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-cyl-turbo-motors/194308 "2024-03-05T01:50:02Z")
Friend has 2020 Infiniti qx50 with the VC turbo 4cyl motor. Is getting rid of it and getting a 2024 Mercedes 350gle with the turbo 2.0 motor. Is what it is. Can’t get away from turbo stuff these days. Are the merc motors… --- ## [Airbags float cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbags-float-cars/194482)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbags-float-cars/194482 "2024-03-04T23:06:07Z")
‘Early one morning not long ago, a municipal worker spreading road salt noticed damage to the dock at the end of Piermont Pier, a former railroad spur that juts a mile out into the Hudson River, south of the Governor Ma… --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 2500 - Warning light seems wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-warning-light-seems-wrong/194485)
**Author:** [@wildmandan01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildmandan01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-warning-light-seems-wrong/194485 "2024-03-04T20:49:44Z")
2003 RAM 2500 “Lamp out” warning and bell. Keep getting this warning and find that all lamps are working. Relentless bell will drive you crazy. --- ## [Found wheel weight stamped "MC-Zn"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-wheel-weight-stamped-mc-zn/97670)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/found-wheel-weight-stamped-mc-zn/97670 "2024-03-04T11:33:15Z")
Any ideas what that means? Another number stamped on it , "1.5", which I presume means it is a 1.5 ounce weight. I'm thinking the Zn means Zinc, but even if that's correct, no idea what the MC means. --- ## [Timing belt marks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-marks/194479)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-marks/194479 "2024-03-04T02:29:43Z")
My timing belt is supposed to have 2 sets of hash marks. Pre/post 2000. I got sent the wrong version. But figured it out. The marks are for initial install and won’t line up after motor is rotated. Yes, the crank and ca… --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - Turbo trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-turbo-trouble/194468)
**Author:** [@abetdess1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abetdess1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-turbo-trouble/194468 "2024-03-04T01:03:12Z")
i bought my kia Sorento in because of power loss. they said at my local dealer we had a bad turbo and that they wouldn’t cover it under warantee. I then took it to another kia dealer theve had the car 10 days and they… --- ## [If you were waiting for an Apple Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-waiting-for-an-apple-car/194449)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-waiting-for-an-apple-car/194449 "2024-03-03T21:22:50Z")
… it looks like you’re out of luck: --- ## [Recent Recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-recalls/194471)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recent-recalls/194471 "2024-03-03T21:13:39Z")
New recalls Toyota/Honda airbags MB transmission software MB, fuse MB, Accel pedal VW, in tank fuel pump CFMOTO motorcycles, steering Hyundai, engine valve springs BMW, brakes Ford, seat belt Honda motorcycles, fuel pu… --- ## [Dashboard light bulb change problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-light-bulb-change-problem/194475)
**Author:** [@MilanS02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilanS02)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-light-bulb-change-problem/194475 "2024-03-03T21:03:08Z")
Hello everyone, I bought some t5 led bulbs to change the lights on the dashboard on my opel tigra 2000y because old ones are very low on life, however I came to one problem trying to replace them, the existing ones are c… --- ## [05 park av](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-park-av/194395)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-park-av/194395 "2024-03-03T16:41:34Z")
Yesterday the car started cutting out on the way to work. Like slight temporary power losses. When I left work it would start good but would not have enough power to move the car and would die as soon as put in drive. A… --- ## [2009 Lincoln MKX - New engine!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lincoln-mkx-new-engine/194466)
**Author:** [@tlippolis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlippolis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lincoln-mkx-new-engine/194466 "2024-03-02T23:35:18Z")
was told there was water in oil due to a coolant leak. Said we need a new engine. --- ## [2006 Jeep Wrangler - Hard shifts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-hard-shifts/194470)
**Author:** [@gstreet66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gstreet66)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-hard-shifts/194470 "2024-03-02T20:52:12Z")
So 5 years ago my jeep started to go into limp mode after a hard shift. I changed atf and filter, but no dice. Eventually, I purchased a new ECU/TCM and the jeep started working like new. Ido think I took it in at one po… --- ## [Is my new front motor mount for a Toyota Camry 1992-96 defective?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-new-front-motor-mount-for-a-toyota-camry-1992-96-defective/194458)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-new-front-motor-mount-for-a-toyota-camry-1992-96-defective/194458 "2024-03-02T20:11:32Z")
All 4 were replaced a while back. But the vibrations are quite bad in cold weather. Not sure what brand they are. Thought maybe it needed a hydraulic one. So I got a front one on Rockauto since it is easy to replace. Thi… --- ## [Can this be patched?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-be-patched/194474)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-this-be-patched/194474 "2024-03-02T18:26:55Z")
Was changing the brakes on my 2013 mustang today and saw the rear passenger side tire that I just bought brand new less than a month ago has a nail in it. Judging from the location and size of the nail in the picture, w… --- ## [Silverado running bad after seafoam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-running-bad-after-seafoam/194430)
**Author:** [@81\_malibuclassic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/81_malibuclassic)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-running-bad-after-seafoam/194430 "2024-03-02T18:07:45Z")
I have a 2001 Silverado with a 4.8. It sat for a few years but only has 126000 miles it was smoking but ran decent once I got it running so I seafoamed it through the brake booster vacuum line thinking that might clear i… --- ## [2018 Nissan Rogue - Noisy seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-noisy-seats/194464)
**Author:** [@RichardCSadick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardCSadick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-noisy-seats/194464 "2024-03-02T17:21:41Z")
Power seat - whenever motor is started or shut down, the power seat makes an annoying, obnoxious noise as it moves. --- ## [I’m losing interest in cars these days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-m-losing-interest-in-cars-these-days/193887)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-m-losing-interest-in-cars-these-days/193887 "2024-03-02T16:39:21Z")
I used to love cars and trucks. Cars made in the 90s to 2015 had some amazing designs. But for the past 9 years automakers have me wondering what the heck is going on. Take for example Honda. Look at what the… --- ## [Never heard of this law before](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-heard-of-this-law-before/194460)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-heard-of-this-law-before/194460 "2024-03-02T00:07:43Z")
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