# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=133

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## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-leaks/186784)

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**Author:** [@theodore1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theodore1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 10:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-leaks/186784 "2022-10-09T10:45:28Z")

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car serching leaking oil from the engine on the right wheel

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## [99 cougar 2.5 crank but no start, but passes every test? please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cougar-2-5-crank-but-no-start-but-passes-every-test-please-help/186515)

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**Author:** [@Spacecataz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spacecataz)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-cougar-2-5-crank-but-no-start-but-passes-every-test-please-help/186515 "2022-10-09T00:00:35Z")

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Replaced the timing cover gasket, (gushing oil) and found reluctor wheel slightly bent, so replaced that as well. Car ran great when pulled in garage before repair. Has been down a month and desperately need it running f…

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## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - Repeated blower motor issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-repeated-blower-motor-issues/186771)

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**Author:** [@KathyJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyJones)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-repeated-blower-motor-issues/186771 "2022-10-08T22:40:48Z")

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blower motor keeps going out on my 2017 Toyota Rava 4

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## [Grand Caravan Won't start when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-caravan-wont-start-when-warm/45871)

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**Author:** [@William\_Hunter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William_Hunter)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-caravan-wont-start-when-warm/45871 "2022-10-08T18:58:44Z")

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My 2004 Grand Caravan will periodically not start when it has just been driven several miles. It will crank but not turn over. A mechanic checked it out and could find nothing wrong. After I wait a few minutes it starts …

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## [2019 Toyota Prius - Hybrid battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-hybrid-battery-issues/186700)

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**Author:** [@MikeDennis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeDennis)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-hybrid-battery-issues/186700 "2022-10-08T18:47:34Z")

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low voltage on hybrid battery

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## [Headlights flickering on 1968 firebird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-flickering-on-1968-firebird/186773)

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**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-flickering-on-1968-firebird/186773 "2022-10-08T09:33:02Z")

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Hello again everyone. I’m back with more questions and this time it’s about electrics. Since I’ve been driving more I’ve found a new problem. After having the headlights on for more than probably 20 minutes, they start f…

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## [Overheating with AC on in Low Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-with-ac-on-in-low-speeds/186381)

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**Author:** [@GMan88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMan88)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-with-ac-on-in-low-speeds/186381 "2022-10-07T23:11:52Z")

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My 2002 Nissan Xterra starts to show high temperature only when I run my AC in low speeds. My mechanic has replaced the Thermostat with an OEM part and replaced the Fan Clutch/Engine Cooling Fan Clutch. As soon as I was …

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## [1997 chevy "through seat" vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-through-seat-vibration/81575)

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**Author:** [@seabreez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seabreez)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-through-seat-vibration/81575 "2022-10-07T22:25:37Z")

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I have a vibration in my 1997 Chevy pick up that comes up through the seat. Before this vibration I had steering wheel only vibration and could tell it was the front left wheel. Called my usual, trustworthy shop. I did …

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## [2017 Nissan Titan - Dealer says "Maybe $1,000"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-dealer-says-maybe-1-000/186748)

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**Author:** [@Tucsonhot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tucsonhot)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-titan-dealer-says-maybe-1-000/186748 "2022-10-07T22:12:14Z")

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AC display part goes dim after driving a short distance. If you look hard you can still see it. 50,000 miles. Dealer says may need new Module $1,000.

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## [Cost of a tire repair has me flabbergasted!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-a-tire-repair-has-me-flabbergasted/186641)

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**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\
**Replies:** 64\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-a-tire-repair-has-me-flabbergasted/186641 "2022-10-07T19:24:26Z")

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So I got a nail in the tire of my caprice. Normally I subscribe to the theory that you plug a tread, patch a sidewall. Im not going to get into a debate but I never have had a plug on a tread fail. I have patched non cri…

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## [2020 Subaru Forester - Infotainment issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-forester-infotainment-issues/186764)

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**Author:** [@rdg58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdg58)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-forester-infotainment-issues/186764 "2022-10-07T19:05:25Z")

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Speakers give a blob or a bang sound

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## [2003 Saturn L - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l-wont-start/186766)

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**Author:** [@kencox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kencox)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l-wont-start/186766 "2022-10-07T18:46:39Z")

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03 sat l200 wont start…with starting fluid runs 2-3 secs

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## [2017 Buick Encore - Rear heat is wonky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-rear-heat-is-wonky/186740)

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**Author:** [@Shep59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shep59)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-rear-heat-is-wonky/186740 "2022-10-07T14:16:55Z")

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The rear ac is blowing hot air when trying to get cool air, never used it before today. doesir need freon or what?

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## [2019 Toyota Highlander - Hybrid system stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-highlander-hybrid-system-stopped/186759)

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**Author:** [@Dennit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennit)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-highlander-hybrid-system-stopped/186759 "2022-10-07T13:59:03Z")

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2019 Toyota. When pressing the “start” button, we get the message that "Hybrid system has stopped. Dealer says I don’t drive it enough, although I drove it approximately 75 miles and it did it the next day.

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## [2016 Nissan Rogue - Repeated headlight issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-rogue-repeated-headlight-issues/186769)

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**Author:** [@srice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srice)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-rogue-repeated-headlight-issues/186769 "2022-10-07T04:39:56Z")

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replaced passenger headlight 4 times now due to headlight holding water (not condensation). Now its doing this all again. Nissan of Melbourne Florida says they don’t know why its happening, UGH

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## [2022 Kia Sorento - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-kia-sorento-transmission-issues/186709)

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**Author:** [@dontgetkia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dontgetkia)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-kia-sorento-transmission-issues/186709 "2022-10-07T04:35:47Z")

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2022 kia sorrento at 3000 miles transmission started jerking , took it in they " fixed a code" 3 weeks later got it back, same issues now the car sounds like its is sports mode just to get from gear to gear and takes …

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## [06 Corolla Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-corolla-wont-start/186756)

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**Author:** [@openarchivestl\_182541](https://community.cartalk.com/u/openarchivestl_182541)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-corolla-wont-start/186756 "2022-10-06T22:38:51Z")

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A few weeks ago I got a CEL tested and the reader said ECM. Then the CEL went out. So when I brought it to Midas to have it looked at for a second opinion I was told essentially to “go home, wait for the CEL to come on a…

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## [Evaporation control canister & fuel vapor storage can leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporation-control-canister-fuel-vapor-storage-can-leak/72449)

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**Author:** [@Wolgaa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolgaa)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evaporation-control-canister-fuel-vapor-storage-can-leak/72449 "2022-10-06T22:38:33Z")

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2002 Camry V6; 87,500 miles. My "Check Engine" light came on and Firestone Complete Auto Care diagnosed it as an Evaporation control canister & fuel vapor storage can leak & offered to fix it for $955.00. When pressed …

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## [GMC Envoy XL - Infotainment display off and on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-envoy-xl-infotainment-display-off-and-on/186762)

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**Author:** [@JamesVaughn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesVaughn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-envoy-xl-infotainment-display-off-and-on/186762 "2022-10-06T16:26:36Z")

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Cluster gauges come on for a couple days then they don’t work for awhile. I drive the suv for a couple days then they come on again. it last a day or so then they don’t come on when I start the car.

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## [Subaru Outback - Check Engine P0506](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-check-engine-p0506/186717)

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**Author:** [@BroncosRider92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BroncosRider92)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-check-engine-p0506/186717 "2022-10-06T16:02:41Z")

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A couple of weeks ago I was driving my car and the check engine light came on. Within a minute of the light coming on I lost the ability to accelerate. I pulled over and returned home. I have a CAN ODB2 code reader that …

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## [Ford Expedition whistle sound when braking in reverse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-whistle-sound-when-braking-in-reverse/186723)

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**Author:** [@davidrossauto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidrossauto)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-whistle-sound-when-braking-in-reverse/186723 "2022-10-06T13:41:04Z")

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Thanks in advance for any help. I recently had my brake pads replaced thinking the whistle sound was coming from worn out pads. Not the case. It mostly happens when I apply pressure to the brakes in reverse gear. I inc…

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## [8 months old battery reading 12.31 volt at rest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/8-months-old-battery-reading-12-31-volt-at-rest/186734)

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**Author:** [@Songhaeran4\_182531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Songhaeran4_182531)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/8-months-old-battery-reading-12-31-volt-at-rest/186734 "2022-10-06T05:16:08Z")

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My 8 month old battery is reading 12.31 volt at rest. Alternator is new, and voltage goes above 13 volt when engine is running. Battery is a very reputable brand with a good warranty. 12.31 volt seems a bit low for…

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## [Quick question about blow off valve adapter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-blow-off-valve-adapter/186728)

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**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-blow-off-valve-adapter/186728 "2022-10-05T21:05:56Z")

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Currently have bov adapter installed with a stage 1 tune. I’ve noticed when I build a lot of boost, high gear, and I feel like I’m not getting the power I need. It vents 100% to atmo, stock one went back into turbo. Shou…

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## [2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE - Dim headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gle-dim-headlights/186692)

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**Author:** [@ron22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ron22)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gle-dim-headlights/186692 "2022-10-05T20:33:03Z")

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headlights too dim my lexus were much brighter

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## [2001 Ford Taurus P040 Code "U" Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-p040-code-u-engine/186529)

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**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-p040-code-u-engine/186529 "2022-10-05T14:22:24Z")

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I was getting intermittent camshaft synchronizer squeal on my 01 Taurus (140K miles) and had it replaced with a new one from AutoZone. After it was replaced, the engine logged a P040 code, and the engine stalled once at …

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## [Loud Tappets on my 4.7 Liter 2005 Dodge ram 1500 Lite Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-tappets-on-my-4-7-liter-2005-dodge-ram-1500-lite-duty/186666)

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**Author:** [@william969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william969)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-tappets-on-my-4-7-liter-2005-dodge-ram-1500-lite-duty/186666 "2022-10-05T13:51:05Z")

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About 7 years ago, I bought this truck with 111K on it, knowing it had been over-worked for the size truck it is. Though it’s a light duty two-wheel drive it was used to tow heavy trailers by a contractor. Just how heav…

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## [2014 Kia Optima - Dim headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-dim-headlights/186685)

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**Author:** [@DonW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonW)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-dim-headlights/186685 "2022-10-05T13:07:56Z")

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Low beam headlights very dim, high beam switch does not work and has to be held in place to activate the high beams.

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## [2017 Ford Explorer - Bog problems with engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-bog-problems-with-engine/186707)

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**Author:** [@Andrea26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea26)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-bog-problems-with-engine/186707 "2022-10-05T12:15:55Z")

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2.3L 4-cyl Ecoboost engine needs replaced due to coolant leaking into cylinder 4. 85,000 miles. Cost to replace is $8,389. Long block engines on backorder indefinitely…Do you think there is a major issue? Yes!!! Out of …

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## [2019 Ford Ranger - Fuel tank pressure sensor issue- Did I cause it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725)

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**Author:** [@CBooze](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CBooze)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-fuel-tank-pressure-sensor-issue-did-i-cause-it/186725 "2022-10-05T11:41:09Z")

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2019 Ford Ranger, Replace Fuel Tank Pressure sensor, The dealer said this is because I have had it oil sprayed since it was new, it started in May of 2022 with the problem, went in Oct 4 2022, the dealer said it would ta…

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## [2017 Volvo XC90 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-xc90-transmission-issues/186690)

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**Author:** [@Marti39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marti39)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-xc90-transmission-issues/186690 "2022-10-05T09:15:49Z")

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Car periodically will not move into reverse or drive then after a while it’s ok. Volvo XC90 Hybrid

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