# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2015 Chevrolet Equinox - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-no-heat/187433)

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**Author:** [@teresa27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teresa27)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-no-heat/187433 "2022-11-17T22:56:09Z")

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I get cool air instead of heat at all time no matter how far you drive it

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## [2016 Honda Accord Sdn - Transmission mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-sdn-transmission-mystery/185702)

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**Author:** [@We\_Got\_Honda\_d](https://community.cartalk.com/u/We_Got_Honda_d)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-sdn-transmission-mystery/185702 "2022-11-17T22:19:24Z")

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Car was bought used with 63k miles on the odometer. Has worked flawlessly with no complaints. 40mpg on the long trips and averages 30+ during commutes. At the 93k mile mark, we changed the fluid using OEM filter, Honda H…

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## [2017 Chevrolet Camaro - Keyfob issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-keyfob-issue/187449)

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**Author:** [@ryan13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-keyfob-issue/187449 "2022-11-17T17:16:55Z")

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camaro wont start from keyfob anymore

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## [2016 Ford F350 - Trouble with DEF system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f350-trouble-with-def-system/187198)

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**Author:** [@JCochran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JCochran)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f350-trouble-with-def-system/187198 "2022-11-17T05:02:43Z")

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DEF system fault pump

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## [Crackling/static noise at high speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crackling-static-noise-at-high-speeds/99768)

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**Author:** [@Jorgeurias27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jorgeurias27)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crackling-static-noise-at-high-speeds/99768 "2022-11-17T01:41:07Z")

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https://youtube.com/watch?v=5h8XfVEN8rM So my 2014 Ford Fiesta makes an annoying sound when I'm at 70+ mph. It sounds like static/crackle almost like a candy wrapper. It comes from the passenger side but I can't necessa…

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## [1995 Ford E350, steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-e350-steering/187393)

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**Author:** [@Isaacgraham2968\_182993](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaacgraham2968_182993)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-e350-steering/187393 "2022-11-16T23:57:04Z")

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Hello car talk. I am having a lot of play in my steering. Whenever i am driving at high speeds and hit a bump or crack in the asphalt my steering jumps around. I recently replaced my tie rods and had an alignment done…

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## [2016 Jeep Wrangler - Front end shake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-front-end-shake/187401)

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**Author:** [@TPMYERS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TPMYERS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-front-end-shake/187401 "2022-11-16T23:48:49Z")

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when in drive feels like brake didnt release front end shakes

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## [Hydrogen service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-service/187420)

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**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-service/187420 "2022-11-16T17:28:05Z")

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A guy on a Nissan Frontier forum I visit posted about some dealer recommended service on his 2018 Frontier. One service was a Hydrogen Service. Everyone thought the dealer meant Nitrogen service for his tires, so he sc…

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## [Am I installing the clutch correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-installing-the-clutch-correctly/187357)

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**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-installing-the-clutch-correctly/187357 "2022-11-16T12:44:18Z")

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I’ve posted here not long ago because I didn’t install the clutch correctly so I’m just making sure I’m doing it correctly

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## [2000 Ford E150 - Quits when I shift to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-e150-quits-when-i-shift-to-drive/187423)

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**Author:** [@van02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/van02)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-e150-quits-when-i-shift-to-drive/187423 "2022-11-16T11:21:24Z")

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engine dies when shifting to drive

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## [Does this oil color look okay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-oil-color-look-okay/186718)

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**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-oil-color-look-okay/186718 "2022-10-26T22:09:17Z")

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I did the oil change in my 06 Corolla. It’s a great car with 185k miles. Never had an issue with it and always do regular maintenance (tranny fluid, oil, coolant etc). When I removed the drain plug, the oil was a brown c…

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## [2016 Ford Fusion - HVAC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-hvac-issue/187431)

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**Author:** [@sirhanrp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sirhanrp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-hvac-issue/187431 "2022-11-16T00:38:25Z")

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Duel climate control, max heat setting, heat on driver side Ok, cold on passenger side. Passenger side actuator operates properly, flappers inside not binding. what can be the problem

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## [2001 Buick LeSabre - How to turn off side lamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-how-to-turn-off-side-lamps/187425)

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**Author:** [@bopeep1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bopeep1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-how-to-turn-off-side-lamps/187425 "2022-11-16T03:59:49Z")

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Don’t know how to turn off the side lamps.

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## [Yaris Starter (and maybe electrical) problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaris-starter-and-maybe-electrical-problems/75643)

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**Author:** [@amandadalton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amandadalton)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaris-starter-and-maybe-electrical-problems/75643 "2022-11-15T22:56:36Z")

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Alright, so after spending the last 20 minutes scouring the forums, nothing I've read sounds quite like my situation. Basically I want to know what I should suggest to the mechanic. General advice I've gotten doesn't see…

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## [2019 Mazda CX-9 - Folding mirror isssues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-9-folding-mirror-isssues/187376)

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**Author:** [@edbtz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edbtz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-9-folding-mirror-isssues/187376 "2022-11-15T18:20:29Z")

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sam as above . about 3.1 years into owning the CX-9 (2019), the folding mirrors stopped folding all the way. Unable to turn them off. Dealer wants $1,500 to fix.

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## [2006 GMC Envoy XL - Heat trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-envoy-xl-heat-trouble/187387)

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**Author:** [@sam45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam45)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-envoy-xl-heat-trouble/187387 "2022-11-15T17:57:32Z")

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i have a 2006 gmc envoy denali,all of a sudden no heat control or vents ,i put a new fan blower in but it makes a clicking noise when i turn it to defrost…

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## [2007 Hyundai Entourage - Does the key have a battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-entourage-does-the-key-have-a-battery/187353)

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**Author:** [@no46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/no46)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-entourage-does-the-key-have-a-battery/187353 "2022-11-15T13:28:51Z")

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does the key for 2007 Hyundai entourage has a battery in ?

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## [MAINTENANCE ---who to believe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-who-to-believe/187407)

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**Author:** [@nybob6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nybob6)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-who-to-believe/187407 "2022-11-15T05:39:26Z")

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My 2016 Chevy Suburban has 62,000 miles. At a recent Valvoline oil change, the tech said 1. Replace Fluid in Front Differential every 30K miles. (Never done!) 2.Power Steering fluid change every 30K miles. (Never do…

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## [Air Bag Issue - Worth Fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-issue-worth-fixing/184226)

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**Author:** [@jongentryemail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jongentryemail)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-issue-worth-fixing/184226 "2022-11-14T19:20:32Z")

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I have a 2011 Kia Sorento with 140k miles on it. The air bag dash light came on, and after having the dealership look at it, they diagnosed the problem as a faulty sensor mat in the passenger seat. They estimated it woul…

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## [Help intermittent acceleration problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-intermittent-acceleration-problem/187402)

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**Author:** [@nopeda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nopeda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-intermittent-acceleration-problem/187402 "2022-11-14T23:42:12Z")

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I have a 1990 Nissan Stanza manual 5 speed that runs normally the majority of the time, but sometimes something gets messed up and it won’t let the RPMs get up to normal. When it gets in that condition it revs up and dro…

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## [Problem With Corolla Dying and Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-corolla-dying-and-starting/187356)

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**Author:** [@catdaddy2022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/catdaddy2022)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-corolla-dying-and-starting/187356 "2022-11-14T23:27:32Z")

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Hi. I got a 96 Corrolla with 140k miles that I’ve been keeping alive as a second car. Two months ago, the car wouldn’t start and made a clicking noise when I turned the ignition. This car eats starters like snack food…

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## [2015 Buick Encore - Paint peeled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-paint-peeled/187391)

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**Author:** [@ChuckG1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckG1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-paint-peeled/187391 "2022-11-14T22:39:00Z")

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My encore hood paint just pealed off in a huge spot for no apparent reason, and now bare metal is showing!!! What the heck? It is only 7 years old. Should have stuck with Toyota I guess, thought I would give them a ch…

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## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Won't take gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-take-gas/187406)

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**Author:** [@LianeMBraunworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LianeMBraunworth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-take-gas/187406 "2022-11-14T21:33:55Z")

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Having trouble refueling , hose keeps shutting off

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## [Charged for Unrequested Service at Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charged-for-unrequested-service-at-mechanic/187234)

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**Author:** [@nora.fergany\_182883](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nora.fergany_182883)\
**Replies:** 79\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charged-for-unrequested-service-at-mechanic/187234 "2022-11-14T21:36:56Z")

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I bought my first car last year and just took it to get inspected. I was in a rush when I went to pick it up, so I just paid and left, but when I looked at the receipt, I saw that I was charged $14 to fill the washer flu…

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## [Hyundai NU Engine Recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-nu-engine-recall/187046)

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**Author:** [@andyport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyport)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-nu-engine-recall/187046 "2022-11-14T20:28:46Z")

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There is a recall on the NU Engine used in various Hyundai vehicles. I have a 2020 Kona with that engine on recall…for oil light coming on, engine seizing due to lack of oil. Dealer claims the recall is for a software …

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## [2003 Hyundai Sonata - Dealer can't help - what to do!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-sonata-dealer-cant-help-what-to-do/187372)

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**Author:** [@Cherylwardlow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cherylwardlow)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-sonata-dealer-cant-help-what-to-do/187372 "2022-11-14T20:13:52Z")

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My 2003 Hyundai Sonata needs a new front to the back brake line and a new gas line front to back but the manufacturer quit making the parts. I only have 98,000 miles on it and only drive 5 miles a day. I’m a 73 year old…

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## [2018 Ford E150 - Too many converters!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-e150-too-many-converters/187389)

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**Author:** [@jessemoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessemoore)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-e150-too-many-converters/187389 "2022-11-14T20:05:34Z")

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7 converters in 4 years

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## [2015 Chrysler 300 - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-300-audio-issues/187409)

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**Author:** [@Regina29569](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Regina29569)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-300-audio-issues/187409 "2022-11-14T18:47:04Z")

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Chrysler 300s Radio lights up but has no sound coming from it . I t is a uconnect system and I have tried powering it off to reset it but there is still no sound

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## [2018 Ford Focus - Sluggish](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-sluggish/187397)

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**Author:** [@DCT1962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DCT1962)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-sluggish/187397 "2022-11-14T17:31:22Z")

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low speed sluggishness, not throwing codes

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## [Motor oil shortage and alternatives?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-shortage-and-alternatives/187267)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-shortage-and-alternatives/187267 "2022-11-14T15:56:50Z")

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Both my girlfriend and I own a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. They are identical except for color. Both take a 0W20 synthetic oil as well. I have always used the Mobil 1 Extended Performance but now it seems this grade of oi…

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