There are many many reasons cars are not as reliable as they used to be. Complicated electrical systems, engine parts made increasingly of plastic, individual parts that can’t be repaired and require the replacement of an entire component (I.E. Your door handle breaks and the only way to fix it is to replace the entire door panel.).
But the light oil issue is a major one for drive trains. Many engines weren’t originally designed for the ultra lightweight oil and their seals don’t hold up over the long term.
It’s a good thing, ICE technology has been pushed past its practical use. Manufactures were making too many compromises to increase fuel economy the ultra light oil they are using is bad for the engines and is one of the main reasons why new cars today aren’t as reliable as ones from the early 2000’s.
The price of gas will probably drive most people who can over to electric or hybrid. But those engines will probably be more reliable now.
You are 100% correct these people mean what they say.
They will smile at you as they say it and act friendly. But don’t think they won’t sacrifice or enslave you and anyone else who isn’t “them” if they could get away with it and increase their power.
Are you dense or just don’t understand the English language? I quoted the relevant text of a comment you made:
My reaction comes from studies done on vehicle safety and the economics behind them. You reacted by saying "I _feel_ safer" and getting all emotional because you're trying to justify your purchase. And everyone else is unhinged.
Well let me spell it out below:
I am safer in a large vehicle and both you and I verified that statement.
Smaller cars like the Kei truck being a prime example of unsafe cars. Which you and I proved.
I am glad you finally agreed with my original comment. I do take great satisfaction that you have admitted I should feel “snuggly” safe in my large truck.
My purchase is justified by the statistic you love so much and everyone else is unhinged. That was the only point I was making.
So while you can feel snuggly safe in your ridiculous truck, know that cumulatively more fatalities are happening because vehicles keep getting bigger.
I highly encourage you to stand by your convictions and purchase a small truck like the Kei. You can be the change you so vehemently advocate for. May you drive it proudly maybe even recklessly in dangerous heavy traffic around large vehicles.
My reaction comes from studies done on vehicle safety and the economics behind them. You reacted by saying "I _feel_ safer" and getting all emotional because you're trying to justify your purchase. And everyone else is unhinged.
My man, remember your original premise above? That I only felt safer but didn’t have any supporting data making me emotional? I posted it above for your edification. I appreciate you spending who knows how long putting together an argument that attacks your original statement in this thread. The paragraph you wrote below… Chefs kiss I appreciate how well you document how safe I am in my large truck.
Yes, vehicles are generally safer today than they were in the past (Tyndall) but the mass and shape of vehicles plays a critical role in whether pedestrians or cyclists are killed. "SUVs and light trucks are taller, heavier, and more rigid than cars, they pose an increased danger to occupants of cars and to pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists" (Hu et al.). Trucks and SUVs disenfranchise other drivers' safety, because they "...are much stiffer. They therefore absorb less of the force of the crash and transfer more to cars" (Hu et al.).
I am safer driving around town in the safety of my large 7000 lb truck. Than a Kei truck driver would be.
Well you sound like you have all your facts in a row instead of the dribble you spouted earlier. Can you cite a study where a modern 7000lb truck gets into an accident with a modern 2500lb car. I’d love to hear what a learned individual like yourself has researched!
Or are you just going to provide “comments” again?
When analyzing a collision between a modern sedan and a modern light truck or SUV, extensive safety data from organizations like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals a complex dynamic defined by physical scale, structural alignment, and advanced safety technology. [1, 2]
While modern engineering has made multi-vehicle crashes more survivable than they were decades ago, significant disparities still exist when these two vehicle classes clash. [2]
1. The Physics Advantage (Mass and Kinetic Energy)
In a multi-vehicle crash, the laws of physics heavily favor the heavier vehicle. [3]
The Weight Disparity: A typical modern mid-size sedan weighs between 3,100 to 3,600 lbs, whereas a modern full-size pickup truck or large SUV routinely tips the scales at 5,000 to 6,500 lbs.
Energy Distribution: In a collision, the lighter sedan experiences a much higher change in velocity (Delta-V). The truck's massive inertia effectively "pushes" the sedan backward or sideways, transferring significantly higher G-forces to the occupants inside the sedan. [4, 5]
2. Structural Compatibility (The Override Problem)
Historically, the greatest danger in a sedan-versus-truck crash was "geometrical incompatibility"—meaning the truck’s high bumper would ride up over the sedan's hood, bypassing the sedan's crumple zones and crushing the passenger cabin directly. [2, 6]
Modern Improvements: Today, major manufacturers adhere to voluntary structural compatibility guidelines. Modern trucks are designed with lowered primary energy-absorbing structures (or secondary lower blocker bars) behind their bumpers to ensure they align directly with a sedan’s front-end crumple zones. [2]
The Remaining Threat: Despite these lower bars, if a modern truck is modified (e.g., aftermarket lift kits) or if the crash occurs at an extreme angle, the risk of the truck overriding the sedan's hood remains high, severely compromising the sedan’s safety cage. [6]
3. Collision Type Outcomes
Real-world crash studies show vastly different survival rates depending on where the sedan is struck: [7]
Collision Type
Impact on Sedan Occupants
Impact on Truck Occupants
Head-On Impact
High Risk. The sedan's crumple zone will absorb maximum energy, but the massive force of the truck can still result in a higher risk of occupant injury or death.
Low-to-Medium Risk. The truck's long front crumple zone and mass shield its occupants from severe forces.
Side-Impact (T-Bone)
Critical Risk. If a truck T-bones a sedan, the truck's tall front end strikes at the occupant's head and chest level, challenging the sedan’s side airbags and B-pillars.
Very Low Risk. The truck driver sits high above the primary point of impact.
Rollover
Extremely Rare. The sedan’s low center of gravity keeps it firmly planted.
Higher Risk. If the collision forces the truck into a sharp, sudden swerve, its high center of gravity makes it more susceptible to rolling over.
4. The Role of Modern Safety Tech
Modern safety features have altered the baseline of these crashes:
Active Crash Avoidance: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)—such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Forward Collision Warning—frequently mitigate the severity of these crashes by slowing the vehicles down right before the impact occurs, even if the crash isn't fully avoided.
Passive Cabin Defenses: Modern sedans utilize ultra-high-strength steel in the roof pillars and standard side-curtain airbags, which have reduced sedan driver fatalities by nearly 50% in side-impact crashes compared to older models. [2]
Are you researching this for a legal or insurance case, looking into vehicle crash-test ratings for a new purchase, or exploring mechanical engineering concepts?
Well there seem to be a lot of people in this sub that fetishized Kei trucks. If you make a comment about how unsafe they are… well just look at the rabid sexist attacks, unhinged aggressive comments. I mean you reacted by flying off and writing a three paragraph essay on the subject.
So yeah you do you.
I’ll continue enjoying rolling around in my large safe comfortable truck.
I’m not sure what kind of traffic you’re driving through where you envision driving into things or needing bullet proof cars. Perhaps you should calm down when driving or find new areas to drive in?
I just drive around my town in the comfort and security of my truck.
There are many many reasons cars are not as reliable as they used to be. Complicated electrical systems, engine parts made increasingly of plastic, individual parts that can’t be repaired and require the replacement of an entire component (I.E. Your door handle breaks and the only way to fix it is to replace the entire door panel.).
But the light oil issue is a major one for drive trains. Many engines weren’t originally designed for the ultra lightweight oil and their seals don’t hold up over the long term.
It’s a good thing, ICE technology has been pushed past its practical use. Manufactures were making too many compromises to increase fuel economy the ultra light oil they are using is bad for the engines and is one of the main reasons why new cars today aren’t as reliable as ones from the early 2000’s.
The price of gas will probably drive most people who can over to electric or hybrid. But those engines will probably be more reliable now.
My Apple Maps still says Lake Ontario.
Edit: Nevermind, when you zoom in it changes to Lake America.
I rarely ever use Apple Maps, I guess I’ll be using Wayz and Mapquest from now on.
You are 100% correct these people mean what they say.
They will smile at you as they say it and act friendly. But don’t think they won’t sacrifice or enslave you and anyone else who isn’t “them” if they could get away with it and increase their power.
Maybe this is why…
https://youtu.be/znrtBv8AhG4?is=wGaohniNvDqES-78
Are you dense or just don’t understand the English language? I quoted the relevant text of a comment you made:
Well let me spell it out below:
I am safer in a large vehicle and both you and I verified that statement.
Smaller cars like the Kei truck being a prime example of unsafe cars. Which you and I proved.
I am glad you finally agreed with my original comment. I do take great satisfaction that you have admitted I should feel “snuggly” safe in my large truck.
My purchase is justified by the statistic you love so much and everyone else is unhinged. That was the only point I was making.
I highly encourage you to stand by your convictions and purchase a small truck like the Kei. You can be the change you so vehemently advocate for. May you drive it proudly maybe even recklessly in dangerous heavy traffic around large vehicles.
Sounds like it’s cool with you then. Just out of curiosity do you wear a red hat to events?
~Ukrainian Soldier
Ohh if you’re pissed at this just wait until you hear that the administration is funding the war out of the payroll for the armed services.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/27/trump-iran-war-navy-budget
When sailors stop getting paychecks on time it’s gonna be lit.
Evidently sarcasm not only goes over your head, it is so far over your head it’s in orbit.
My man, remember your original premise above? That I only felt safer but didn’t have any supporting data making me emotional? I posted it above for your edification. I appreciate you spending who knows how long putting together an argument that attacks your original statement in this thread. The paragraph you wrote below… Chefs kiss I appreciate how well you document how safe I am in my large truck.
I am safer driving around town in the safety of my large 7000 lb truck. Than a Kei truck driver would be.
Congratulations you played yourself.
Well you sound like you have all your facts in a row instead of the dribble you spouted earlier. Can you cite a study where a modern 7000lb truck gets into an accident with a modern 2500lb car. I’d love to hear what a learned individual like yourself has researched!
Or are you just going to provide “comments” again?
Here I’ll start:
https://share.google/aimode/qeS3O27PW3ZstlGh4
When analyzing a collision between a modern sedan and a modern light truck or SUV, extensive safety data from organizations like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals a complex dynamic defined by physical scale, structural alignment, and advanced safety technology. [1, 2]
While modern engineering has made multi-vehicle crashes more survivable than they were decades ago, significant disparities still exist when these two vehicle classes clash. [2]
1. The Physics Advantage (Mass and Kinetic Energy)
In a multi-vehicle crash, the laws of physics heavily favor the heavier vehicle. [3]
2. Structural Compatibility (The Override Problem)
Historically, the greatest danger in a sedan-versus-truck crash was "geometrical incompatibility"—meaning the truck’s high bumper would ride up over the sedan's hood, bypassing the sedan's crumple zones and crushing the passenger cabin directly. [2, 6]
3. Collision Type Outcomes
Real-world crash studies show vastly different survival rates depending on where the sedan is struck: [7]
4. The Role of Modern Safety Tech
Modern safety features have altered the baseline of these crashes:
Are you researching this for a legal or insurance case, looking into vehicle crash-test ratings for a new purchase, or exploring mechanical engineering concepts?
[1] https://www.nhtsa.gov/
[2] https://www.youtube.com/
[3] https://safecarcompare.com/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/
[5] https://www.choosecharlie.com/
[6] https://www.nsc.org/
[7] https://curtislegalgroup.com/
Sounds like a great place for you to own and drive a Kei truck.
Well there seem to be a lot of people in this sub that fetishized Kei trucks. If you make a comment about how unsafe they are… well just look at the rabid sexist attacks, unhinged aggressive comments. I mean you reacted by flying off and writing a three paragraph essay on the subject.
So yeah you do you.
I’ll continue enjoying rolling around in my large safe comfortable truck.
I’m not sure what kind of traffic you’re driving through where you envision driving into things or needing bullet proof cars. Perhaps you should calm down when driving or find new areas to drive in?
I just drive around my town in the comfort and security of my truck.
Cool story, I highly encourage you to stick to your convictions and drive around town and the highway in a Kei truck.
Sounds like you have decided to passive aggressively agree that Kei cars are dangerously unsafe on American roads.
Did you conveniently skip that comment or is it cool with you?
Sorry man if someone is sexist and makes misogynistic statements, I have a hard time letting that fly without responding.
You might feel differently and can let sexist statements about women go, but I’m just not built like that.
Unless the automated car wash is touch-less, I don’t use it. Dirty brushes are a great way to get swirls in your clear coat.
soapy wash down by a foam cannon followed up by the two bucket method is far superior.