# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=97 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 98 --- ## [If you own a 2015-2020 VW or Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2015-2020-vw-or-audi/194414)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2015-2020-vw-or-audi/194414 "2024-02-22T21:50:50Z")
… you might want to park it outside until the recall repairs have been completed. NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V110000 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of U… --- ## [Do extended oil change intervals cause seals to fail sooner?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-extended-oil-change-intervals-cause-seals-to-fail-sooner/194406)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-extended-oil-change-intervals-cause-seals-to-fail-sooner/194406 "2024-02-22T15:41:12Z")
Was replacing seals on a 1992 Toyota. The oil pump seal had failed. The was rubber is all hard. A noticable groove was worn in to the shaft. The thing is the non engine oil seals seem to last longer, like the transmissio… --- ## [Bill Bryson's offers some personal ideas about cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bill-brysons-offers-some-personal-ideas-about-cars/194409)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bill-brysons-offers-some-personal-ideas-about-cars/194409 "2024-02-21T23:09:11Z")
Bill Bryson sometimes writes amusing stuff about cars. I read one of his short segments the other day. He asks why, when he buys a new car, why do folks immediately ask about the mpg? Or the engine size in liters?… --- ## [2006 Chrysler Crossfire - Should I stock up on parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-crossfire-should-i-stock-up-on-parts/194366)
**Author:** [@smk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smk)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-crossfire-should-i-stock-up-on-parts/194366 "2024-02-21T12:46:43Z")
bought car new with LIFETIME warranty. The warranty is not honored any more because parts are no longer made. Sometimes with give aftermarket but if expensive part will not provide. used parts out of the question. My que… --- ## [2021 Genesis - Cooling system kaput](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-genesis-cooling-system-kaput/194373)
**Author:** [@mslx400](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mslx400)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-genesis-cooling-system-kaput/194373 "2024-02-21T03:33:50Z")
I have similar problems with my 2021 Gv80. At less than 17,000 miles my entire cooling systems are not working. I find it very hard to get servicing from the dealerships near me. Live the SUV but the dealership expe… --- ## [Chevy leaking problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-leaking-problem/194397)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-leaking-problem/194397 "2024-02-20T22:19:04Z")
I have a 2008 Silverado 1500 WT extended cab truck. I am experiencing what I have seen is a popular/common problem with these trucks, wet floor boards after the rain. I originally tried replacing the brake light and gas… --- ## [What is this part on my 1987 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-on-my-1987-ford-ranger/194400)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-on-my-1987-ford-ranger/194400 "2024-02-20T22:11:17Z")
I have a 1987 Ford Ranger and I don’t know what this part goes to. I looked up the part number but could not find it. Here is an image of it if you have any idea let me know. --- ## [Hybrid question: How does an electric car motor assist the gasoline motor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-question-how-does-an-electric-car-motor-assist-the-gasoline-motor/194396)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-question-how-does-an-electric-car-motor-assist-the-gasoline-motor/194396 "2024-02-20T21:45:20Z")
I got to wondering how this actually works Does the electric motor produce add’l force on the gasoline motor’s crankshaft? Does the electric motor only power the rear wheels while the gasoline motor only the front whe… --- ## [A new luxury limousine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-luxury-limousine/194404)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-luxury-limousine/194404 "2024-02-20T20:25:37Z")
… for the North Korean dictator… I hadn’t previously been aware that Russia is making a Rolls-Royce wannabe. --- ## [Unsprung mass, how much does it actually matter? Why have OEMs been adding so much of it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsprung-mass-how-much-does-it-actually-matter-why-have-oems-been-adding-so-much-of-it/194240)
**Author:** [@Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queue)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsprung-mass-how-much-does-it-actually-matter-why-have-oems-been-adding-so-much-of-it/194240 "2024-02-20T13:21:55Z")
If you Google the question: “how much does unsprung weight matter” the overwhelming near-consensus is that matters a lot. Unsprung mass, we’re told, will adversely negatively effect acceleration, braking, steering feel (… --- ## ['Eyes on the road: Automated speed cameras get a fresh look'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eyes-on-the-road-automated-speed-cameras-get-a-fresh-look/194393)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eyes-on-the-road-automated-speed-cameras-get-a-fresh-look/194393 "2024-02-19T23:29:22Z")
--- ## [Wheel studs breaking off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-studs-breaking-off/194318)
**Author:** [@pine150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pine150)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-studs-breaking-off/194318 "2024-02-19T15:46:58Z")
I have a 2018 Subaru Impreza. I use snow tires in winter, and last spring when we took the snow tires off we found that 2 of the wheel studs on the front passenger side had broken off some time after we put the snow tire… --- ## [2017 Ford escape rear brake pad question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-rear-brake-pad-question/194056)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-rear-brake-pad-question/194056 "2024-02-19T14:35:00Z")
So the rear brake pads on my wife’s 2017 Ford Escape SE needs new brake pads. I watched a few videos on youtube to see if there are any secrets that I needed to know and I see them done in 2 ways. The first way is to j… --- ## [Which oil for 2009 Corolla 1.8l, in West cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-for-2009-corolla-1-8l-in-west-cost/194392)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-for-2009-corolla-1-8l-in-west-cost/194392 "2024-02-19T01:04:55Z")
The manual says 0w 20 or 5w 20. It no where says full synthetic or not - I recall a friends used full synthetic on older Camry and developed white smoke. The car has 130k - no oil leak. Which oil should I use, Full Sy… --- ## [One of the cigarette lighter outlet isn't powered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-of-the-cigarette-lighter-outlet-isnt-powered/194103)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-of-the-cigarette-lighter-outlet-isnt-powered/194103 "2024-02-18T20:14:20Z")
2009 Corollo All the equipments seems working - just the one cigarette lighter outlet by the gear stick isn’t. The one under the armrest is working. Could not think a fuse is an issue since all else is working. Is th… --- ## [Self driving car set ablaze by San Francisco crowd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-driving-car-set-ablaze-by-san-francisco-crowd/194367)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-driving-car-set-ablaze-by-san-francisco-crowd/194367 "2024-02-18T16:24:16Z")
https://www.fastcompany.com/91027651/waymo-self-driving-car-fire-vandalism-sf-crowd “A crowd vandalized and set fire to a Waymo self-driving car using a firework in San Francisco on Saturday, the Alphabet-owned company … --- ## [Fuel volume regulator on a 2002 Toyota Sienna 3.0 V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-volume-regulator-on-a-2002-toyota-sienna-3-0-v6/194384)
**Author:** [@gargoyle52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gargoyle52)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-volume-regulator-on-a-2002-toyota-sienna-3-0-v6/194384 "2024-02-17T21:18:16Z")
Where is it? On the engine? In the gas tank? --- ## [2007 Volkswagen Rabbit - Transmission leak question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-rabbit-transmission-leak-question/194383)
**Author:** [@Lodei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lodei)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-rabbit-transmission-leak-question/194383 "2024-02-17T14:42:29Z")
Mechanic says I have small transmission leak. What’s it going to cost including labour? --- ## [What does "per se dui" mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-per-se-dui-mean/194391)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-per-se-dui-mean/194391 "2024-02-16T22:36:42Z")
Recent podcasts feature a light-hearted listener-letter about the electric-brake controversy; i.e. can two people know less than one? … lol … Tom seems to be taken by the use of that phrase, but I have no idea what… --- ## [Coming to a parking lot near you](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coming-to-a-parking-lot-near-you/194346)
**Author:** [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coming-to-a-parking-lot-near-you/194346 "2024-02-16T21:54:43Z")
If you’ve seen a flashing blue light high above your grocery store’s parking lot this is probably what the light is attached to. Most of our customers are used to seeing it now but were curious at first. It’s a mobile… --- ## [1999 Chevrolet Tahoe - Engine question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tahoe-engine-question/194386)
**Author:** [@\_ouisstone70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_ouisstone70)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tahoe-engine-question/194386 "2024-02-16T19:47:21Z")
working on a 1999 chevy Tahoe can not finger out why the lower engine has a knock in it can anyone tell me why --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD - Fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-3500hd-fuel-pump/194388)
**Author:** [@garyvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garyvo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-silverado-3500hd-fuel-pump/194388 "2024-02-16T16:37:57Z")
cp4 fuel pump failer --- ## [Makes noise when decelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/makes-noise-when-decelerating/194380)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/makes-noise-when-decelerating/194380 "2024-02-16T15:09:25Z")
My engine (or is it my transmission?) makes a noise when I put my foot off the accelerator; it doesn't happen when I'm acclerating. Anyone have any ideas what the deal is? Thanks! --- ## ["Stainless" steel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stainless-steel/194377)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stainless-steel/194377 "2024-02-16T03:53:33Z")
The optimism of 1960, vs the reality of today… :astonished: --- ## [Honda/Acura Check Oil Level Warning on Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-acura-check-oil-level-warning-on-dash/194281)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-acura-check-oil-level-warning-on-dash/194281 "2024-02-15T15:56:53Z")
2014 Acura TSX, ~120k miles, 4 cylinder, automatic transmission. 10/1/2023 112k miles did oil change, checked for leaks 10/28/2023 114k miles Drained and refilled transmission 11/20/2023 116k miles Replace transmis… --- ## [Transmission Leaking From External Hose, New Clamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-leaking-from-external-hose-new-clamps/193823)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-leaking-from-external-hose-new-clamps/193823 "2024-02-15T15:55:34Z")
2014 Acura TSX, roughly 110k miles, 4 cylinder engine, automatic transmission. Got the car as a used car. Noticed that it was leaking from the bottom hose attached to the external in-line transmission filter, on the fil… --- ## [You Best Freebie Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-best-freebie-car/194355)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-best-freebie-car/194355 "2024-02-15T15:22:30Z")
I expect many of you mechanically-inclined folks are offered cars for free or nearly free from time to time b/c the presumed cost to repair them, based on the going hourly shop rate, is too expensive. However you can d… --- ## [Friend's 2024 Mustang has different exhaust sound settings. How dey do dat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friends-2024-mustang-has-different-exhaust-sound-settings-how-dey-do-dat/194349)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friends-2024-mustang-has-different-exhaust-sound-settings-how-dey-do-dat/194349 "2024-02-14T21:48:08Z")
Would it be.sto keep it on \[Racing\] to allow exhaust with less back pressure for better fuel mileage/less air pollution? Registered tree-hugger and Greenie wants to know. Thank you. --- ## [2011 ford edge no high beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-no-high-beams/194354)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-no-high-beams/194354 "2024-02-14T21:42:11Z")
I have a 2011 edge, when I pull the lever to turn on the high beams, I get nothing. I feel the lever click as it should, but no change in the lights, and no indicator on the dash. There are a single bulb with a shutter … --- ## [What's Your Lowest Profile 1/2" Ratchet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-lowest-profile-1-2-ratchet/194341)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-lowest-profile-1-2-ratchet/194341 "2024-02-14T21:21:26Z")
I’m looking for a very low profile 1/2" Drive Ratchet. So far the lowest profile I have been able to find is GearWrench 81361T Which has an overall head thickness of .64" or 16.256 mm. I got this ratchet from H… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=96) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=98)