# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=129

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## [2017 Audi Q7 - Oil burner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-oil-burner/187119)

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**Author:** [@timglenn123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timglenn123)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2022, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-q7-oil-burner/187119 "2022-10-30T17:51:04Z")

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Purchased a Q7 2017 with 68k miles. Have to put 1L oil every 1200 miles. Now seems to be around 800 miles at 75k

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## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - Who pays for this test?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-who-pays-for-this-test/187086)

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**Author:** [@Butterflies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Butterflies)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-who-pays-for-this-test/187086 "2022-10-30T15:26:41Z")

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My car floorboards was flooded from a hurricane we had in Florida after the storm I drove my car around the block the check engine light came on. My car insurance had my car towed to a Hyundai dealership. The service adv…

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## [Power locks stop working after driver side door slams open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-locks-stop-working-after-driver-side-door-slams-open/187143)

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**Author:** [@HCNH1987](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HCNH1987)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-locks-stop-working-after-driver-side-door-slams-open/187143 "2022-10-29T23:19:00Z")

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I own a 2008 Civic LX. I was in a parking lot and opened my door, and a gust of wind blew my door out and into the vehicle next to me. Immediately after, my power locks on both sides stopped working, via the key fob and …

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## [2009 GMC Sierra 1500 - Shifting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-sierra-1500-shifting-issue/187138)

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**Author:** [@White20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/White20)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-sierra-1500-shifting-issue/187138 "2022-10-29T21:35:32Z")

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2009 GMC Seirra occasionally fails to shift out of 1st gear.

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## [2019 RAM 1500 - Won't take fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-wont-take-fuel/187151)

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**Author:** [@KevinK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-wont-take-fuel/187151 "2022-10-29T21:20:04Z")

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cant fuel truck. pumps shut off at $2.00. they always burp back at you. how do we fix this?

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## [2008 Smart ForTwo - It wasn't the bulb or fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-it-wasnt-the-bulb-or-fuse/187099)

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**Author:** [@Pam40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam40)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-it-wasnt-the-bulb-or-fuse/187099 "2022-10-29T18:59:28Z")

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Left signal light not working. Bulb has been replaced and fuse checked. what could be the issue.

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## [2023 Toyota GR86 - Should I add weight in trunk for winter traction?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-toyota-gr86-should-i-add-weight-in-trunk-for-winter-traction/187103)

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**Author:** [@bman21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bman21)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-toyota-gr86-should-i-add-weight-in-trunk-for-winter-traction/187103 "2022-10-29T14:06:32Z")

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Should I add weight to my GR86 for better traction/handling in the winter time?

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## [2002 Toyota Highlander -](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander/187113)

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**Author:** [@rey33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rey33)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander/187113 "2022-10-29T11:10:11Z")

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knock sensor car stopping

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## [2020 Honda Accord Sdn - Not what I hoped for - Gonna ditch it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-accord-sdn-not-what-i-hoped-for-gonna-ditch-it/186986)

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**Author:** [@Betty45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betty45)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-accord-sdn-not-what-i-hoped-for-gonna-ditch-it/186986 "2022-10-28T03:28:39Z")

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2020accord touring with 22000 miles have had in the shop numerous times for sensor issues After hitting bumps in the road or potholes all sensors go out cruise control , etc . Also noticed gasket around top of windshield…

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## [2005 Honda Civic ECU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-ecu/187027)

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**Author:** [@kmj4458](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmj4458)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-ecu/187027 "2022-10-28T23:55:34Z")

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I have been told I need a new ECU. Neither the repair shop nor I have been able to find the exact replacement (outside of going to the dealer)… Does anyone have any recommendation for a company that provides these?

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## [1993 Chevrolet 1500 - Wrong fluid in wrong place](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-1500-wrong-fluid-in-wrong-place/187084)

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**Author:** [@trilam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trilam)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-1500-wrong-fluid-in-wrong-place/187084 "2022-10-28T21:18:04Z")

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poured oil in power steering reservoir accidently how do i manually drain

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## [2018 Chevrolet Tahoe - AC Issues coupled with infotainment issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-tahoe-ac-issues-coupled-with-infotainment-issues/187107)

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**Author:** [@DDeel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DDeel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-tahoe-ac-issues-coupled-with-infotainment-issues/187107 "2022-10-28T16:02:25Z")

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We have a 2018 Tahoe with 55, 770 miles. The air conditioner stated blowing out hot air probably the condenser, etc. Also, the past 2 days the screen with mileage, etc. and the screen for the radio not coming on right …

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## [2013 Nissan Rogue - Rattle under the car at 30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-rattle-under-the-car-at-30/187109)

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**Author:** [@jacquelineganus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacquelineganus)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-rattle-under-the-car-at-30/187109 "2022-10-27T22:57:54Z")

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I just bought this 2013 Nissan Rogue from a young lady that stated I might have to get tires aligned. But the alignment seems to be find but I am hearing this rattling from under the front of the car when I am going abou…

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## [2015 GMC Yukon - Random shifts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-yukon-random-shifts/187115)

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**Author:** [@DeanS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeanS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-yukon-random-shifts/187115 "2022-10-27T23:58:50Z")

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2015 Yukon Randomly Shifts to Neutral and reengages or I shift to neutral then back in and it is fine. Any Ideas

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## [2001 Dodge Ram 1500 - VIN question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-vin-question/183238)

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**Author:** [@Danny\_s21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny_s21)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 10:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-vin-question/183238 "2022-10-27T10:56:39Z")

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I would like to know if I could use a vin number to see if the truck has a back seat

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## [Overheated 300 \*\* updated\*\*](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheated-300-updated/186995)

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**Author:** [@crivers1994\_182590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crivers1994_182590)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 10:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheated-300-updated/186995 "2022-10-27T10:37:04Z")

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hello there, here is some background before my question. for those who take the time to answer this in any way, I cant begin to thank you enough! If you have any ideas that can help out with getting this bucket on the ro…

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## [Torque Limiting Extension Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-limiting-extension-questions/187051)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-limiting-extension-questions/187051 "2022-10-26T22:47:35Z")

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Torque limiting extensions help prevent over tightening fasteners with an impact to help save time. I’ve seen some go as low as 30 ft lbs. I know they are typically used for tires though. Most sets start at 65 ft lbs, an…

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## [Bad brake light bulb causing computer to go nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-brake-light-bulb-causing-computer-to-go-nuts/187097)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-brake-light-bulb-causing-computer-to-go-nuts/187097 "2022-10-26T22:22:27Z")

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I was pulling into a parking lot a few days ago and my dash board just lit up. The ABS, brake, and traction control lights came on. I pulled in and parked. The brakes seemed fine but I figured there was at least a pro…

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## [Car battery keeps draining?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-keeps-draining/187080)

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**Author:** [@lex13paterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lex13paterson)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 10:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-keeps-draining/187080 "2022-10-26T10:22:22Z")

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Hey guys. I recently bought a 2019 Jeep Compass last month and was having issues with it. I took it to the shop and they replaced the battery last Tuesday (10/11) so the battery is completely new. Over the past week the …

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## [Peugeot 206 cold start problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-206-cold-start-problem/187043)

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**Author:** [@aiden167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aiden167)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-206-cold-start-problem/187043 "2022-10-26T07:23:23Z")

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Hello, I have a Peugeot 206 2003 1.4l and im having this problem for a long time. at cold start when I start the engine it immediately stalls, when its not too cold outside it will start at the second time or third, an…

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## [When should I change tires in Northern California?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-change-tires-in-northern-california/24757)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-change-tires-in-northern-california/24757 "2022-10-26T01:46:44Z")

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Its the second car does 2k miles in a yr - just local drive. WHat is the thread measure to change tires (legal)? Anything else?

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## [Which plug is bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-plug-is-bad/186671)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-plug-is-bad/186671 "2022-10-26T00:21:49Z")

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I think the ground electrode is worn. Rear bank of course. My dbl platinum is single plat now

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## [Had valve stem replaced on my Prius, now the TPMS light is on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/had-valve-stem-replaced-on-my-prius-now-the-tpms-light-is-on/187014)

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**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/had-valve-stem-replaced-on-my-prius-now-the-tpms-light-is-on/187014 "2022-10-25T22:10:57Z")

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08 Toyota Prius Long story short I brought all new tires. But one tire had a slow leak. I take it back and they say it’s the valve stem and they replaced it no charge. I get in my car and the TPMS light is on, so I che…

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## [2023 Cadillac Escalade - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-cadillac-escalade-jerks/187020)

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**Author:** [@Arlene29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arlene29)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-cadillac-escalade-jerks/187020 "2022-10-25T20:20:14Z")

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My car jerks when I start to press on the gas

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## [Check Engine Code P0456: Tag Expires in 22 Days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-code-p0456-tag-expires-in-22-days/186284)

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**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\
**Replies:** 138\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-code-p0456-tag-expires-in-22-days/186284 "2022-10-25T19:30:39Z")

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So, my check engine light came on: P0456 (“Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (very small leak).”) This happened shortly after I filled up with gas, so I probably didn’t tighten the gas cap enough. I got the code…

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## [2021 Chevrolet 1500 infotainment freezing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-1500-infotainment-freezing/187033)

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**Author:** [@TerryGardner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryGardner)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-1500-infotainment-freezing/187033 "2022-10-25T12:42:07Z")

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Infotainment center freezes, no steering wheel controls work,no siries radio. Center stay lit after engine is off and door is opened and closed. Second time occurance.

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## [2016 Hyundai Elantra GT - glow plug relay location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-gt-glow-plug-relay-location/187063)

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**Author:** [@Sjchyundai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sjchyundai)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-gt-glow-plug-relay-location/187063 "2022-10-25T02:55:15Z")

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where is the Glow plug relay location so that I can get a PCM software reset on my 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

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## [2021 RAM 1500 - RPMs surged and then truck started normally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ram-1500-rpms-surged-and-then-truck-started-normally/187067)

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**Author:** [@Linda49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda49)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ram-1500-rpms-surged-and-then-truck-started-normally/187067 "2022-10-24T22:43:32Z")

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while driving rpm’s suddently jumped to 5 grand, truck was in drive, but it seemed as though it went into neurtral, pulled to side of road, put in park waited a couple of mins then it seemed ok, It is a 2021 etorque lara…

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## [Are oil extractors good for changing oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-oil-extractors-good-for-changing-oil/92085)

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**Author:** [@im1dermike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/im1dermike)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-oil-extractors-good-for-changing-oil/92085 "2022-10-24T19:09:57Z")

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I recently purchased a 2016 Kia Sorento and went to do the first oil change today. I quickly discovered that the oil pan is under a cowling/cover on the bottom of my car which is held on by about two dozen bolts. I spe…

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## [2014 YUKON XL intermittent popcorn noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-yukon-xl-intermittent-popcorn-noise/187042)

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**Author:** [@kathy\_97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathy_97)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-yukon-xl-intermittent-popcorn-noise/187042 "2022-10-24T14:19:52Z")

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can someone please help me out? my car makes this popcorn popping noise even when it’s parked. as you can hear, it’s intermittent. I have no idea what it could be. thanks everyone !

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