# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [1-2 gears shifting weird at low speeds 2017 vw golf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-2-gears-shifting-weird-at-low-speeds-2017-vw-golf/186502)

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**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-2-gears-shifting-weird-at-low-speeds-2017-vw-golf/186502 "2022-09-23T23:50:54Z")

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Hey there, quick question for someone. This has been an issue for awhile but usually at lower speeds my vw golf shifts super weird. Sitting in traffic is brutal as it cant choose first or second gear. Its a 7 speed dsg a…

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## [1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme - Do spinning tires equate to more miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-do-spinning-tires-equate-to-more-miles/186491)

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**Author:** [@Freakyfast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Freakyfast)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-do-spinning-tires-equate-to-more-miles/186491 "2022-09-23T23:06:58Z")

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Does it add miles to your odometer when you’re tires are spinning in the snow

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## [Strange intermittent cyclic noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-intermittent-cyclic-noise/186477)

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**Author:** [@Kelly.jesson\_182363](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly.jesson_182363)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-intermittent-cyclic-noise/186477 "2022-09-23T19:03:03Z")

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I have a Mazda5 manual petrol which has covered 138,000 miles - has had lots of suspension parts changed/ brakes all round and now recently has been making the weirdest loud noise on first pulling away and at low speed -…

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## [Reducing TurboCharge heatsink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reducing-turbocharge-heatsink/186465)

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**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reducing-turbocharge-heatsink/186465 "2022-09-23T17:15:35Z")

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I’m on a budget roughly $1,000-$1,500 I’ve never done heat reduction and i’m looking for the best bang for the buck result wise. The turbo is a garrett G25 on a LX honda civic 2009 with R18 motor, unfortunately not k ser…

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## [2014 Dodge Durango - Motor Mounts are pricey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-durango-motor-mounts-are-pricey/186504)

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**Author:** [@Bbeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bbeck)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-durango-motor-mounts-are-pricey/186504 "2022-09-22T23:55:05Z")

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Motor mount leaked its fluid. Dealer charging $1,000 to change two motor mounts. Vehicle has 28,000 miles and has always been garaged.

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## [2018 Toyota RAV4 - One bad headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-one-bad-headlight/186464)

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**Author:** [@dutchfox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dutchfox)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-one-bad-headlight/186464 "2022-09-22T23:14:56Z")

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Left headlight doesn’t light even when using good bulbs. Bulbs work in right side.

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## [2016 Honda Accord Sdn - Mist-ery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-sdn-mist-ery/186486)

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**Author:** [@MICHAEL\_Mike\_ZAJANO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MICHAEL_Mike_ZAJANO)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-sdn-mist-ery/186486 "2022-09-22T22:59:59Z")

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My daughter says some sort of fine mist or liquid sprays onto the windshield (outside). Some gets on the side windows too. She wipes it off every few days. Fluid levels seem ok; she lives across the country so i can’t se…

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## [P0018 No noticeable engine trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0018-no-noticeable-engine-trouble/186475)

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**Author:** [@jeff101cartalk\_182362](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff101cartalk_182362)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0018-no-noticeable-engine-trouble/186475 "2022-09-22T22:43:05Z")

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SUBARU IMPREZA Year: 2018 Miles: 74500 Indication: Check Engine Light Remarks: The car starts and accelerates fine. There are no noticeable operational defects other than the check engine light. Repairs Made: Repl…

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## [2022 Ford F-150 - Cabin shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-ford-f-150-cabin-shakes/186497)

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**Author:** [@EricGMalguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricGMalguy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-ford-f-150-cabin-shakes/186497 "2022-09-22T21:01:59Z")

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Truck cabin is shaking terribly above 55 mph when pulling a trailer with a total load of less than 3000lbs. Tried different hitch height, moved load on different trailer locations, and more. Dealer balanced the tires, …

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## [Copper exhaust gasket - do I need two?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-exhaust-gasket-do-i-need-two/186473)

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**Author:** [@blickbox\_153345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blickbox_153345)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-exhaust-gasket-do-i-need-two/186473 "2022-09-22T13:48:44Z")

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Stupid question here, but I haven’t seen this type of gasket before and google wasn’t very helpful… I’m replacing the muffler. Do I need two of these gaskets? (e.g the other side needs one too) Or will the other part ju…

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## [2019 Honda Odyssey - Electronic issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-electronic-issues/186488)

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**Author:** [@Katbee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katbee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-electronic-issues/186488 "2022-09-22T12:19:45Z")

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Front camera failure- all dash alarms on- LKAS, Automatic break etc

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## [2000 Infiniti I30 - Things got worse after Pep Boys had a go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-things-got-worse-after-pep-boys-had-a-go/186472)

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**Author:** [@wilongo1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wilongo1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-i30-things-got-worse-after-pep-boys-had-a-go/186472 "2022-09-21T20:37:33Z")

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I to my car to Pep boys for wheel alignment but it was worst then before, so I took it back for the second time. This time it was right so I had them change my oil but now my car is leaking oil so I took it back and now …

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## [2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager - Lost electric after bearing fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-grand-voyager-lost-electric-after-bearing-fix/186421)

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**Author:** [@Perrymgb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Perrymgb)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-grand-voyager-lost-electric-after-bearing-fix/186421 "2022-09-21T19:34:30Z")

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I have lost all electrical power after changing a front hub bearing. Battery is new and tests out ok. Car started ok when I drove it into the garage. I had to hammer the hub a lot to get it out. Have I activated some sor…

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## [Worst or most unserviceable designs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-or-most-unserviceable-designs/186347)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 119\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-or-most-unserviceable-designs/186347 "2022-09-21T15:23:06Z")

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This came from a Facebook meme so I don’t know if it is real or photoshopped. I seem to recall the Cadillac Northstar starters being under the intake manifold so that has to come off but having to remove the transmissio…

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## [2018 F150 antenna oops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-f150-antenna-oops/186466)

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**Author:** [@M209](https://community.cartalk.com/u/M209)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-f150-antenna-oops/186466 "2022-09-21T14:46:31Z")

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Oops. The radio antenna on our 2018 F150 has gone missing. And, yes, we are geezers and still listen to radio. Hubby thinks he can repair it. I think not. Case in point: at his request I bought him some drill bits to do …

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## [2008 Cadillac Escalade - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-escalade-transmission-issues/186455)

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**Author:** [@Charlie43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie43)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-escalade-transmission-issues/186455 "2022-09-21T11:45:01Z")

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Iam experiencing very bad acceleration and shifting issues…when I go to excel erase on the highway my rpms get stuck and I lose power is my transmission going bad what can I do??

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## [2002 Hyundai Accent - Looking for gas tank filter how to vid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-looking-for-gas-tank-filter-how-to-vid/186439)

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**Author:** [@kai04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kai04)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-looking-for-gas-tank-filter-how-to-vid/186439 "2022-09-21T00:53:49Z")

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need to know what the names of parts to replace gas tank filters and casing, as well as if there are any how-to videos.

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## [Rear Right Knuckle Torque Values](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-right-knuckle-torque-values/186434)

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**Author:** [@duaneneveu\_182339](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duaneneveu_182339)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-right-knuckle-torque-values/186434 "2022-09-20T23:13:56Z")

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Howdy! New to posting on these forums, and I’m in desperate need of info that I’ve not been able to find anywhere! In replacing my rear right hub bearing assembly, I needed to take the whole knuckle off to bang it out f…

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## [2015 Ford Escape - ABS and AWD issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-abs-and-awd-issue/186451)

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**Author:** [@lkw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lkw)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-abs-and-awd-issue/186451 "2022-09-20T22:36:15Z")

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my abs light came on, then my hill assist then 4 wheel drive disabled. Now it pauses when I take off and makes a noise in the right left wheel

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## [2017 Ford Fusion - Electrical issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-electrical-issue/186445)

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**Author:** [@delashjd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/delashjd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-electrical-issue/186445 "2022-09-20T22:04:17Z")

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Climate Control and power windows randomly stop working. Disconnecting Battery for about 30 to 45 minutes has reseted problem for past couple of years but is no longer working. Updating softwre hasn’t helped either.

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## [Car stalls randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-randomly/186457)

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**Author:** [@geminixx69\_182352](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geminixx69_182352)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-randomly/186457 "2022-09-20T21:52:40Z")

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My 2012 Buick Verano starts fine, but it will stall going down the street and sometimes it will die completely. It always starts right back up. I just had a mechanic look at it, and he thought it might be a sensor, so …

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## [1999 Toyota Camry - Brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-brake-issue/186453)

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**Author:** [@Jbowyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jbowyer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-brake-issue/186453 "2022-09-20T21:41:55Z")

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breaks load up when used and do not unload ?

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## [Car Failure Right After Unrelated Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-failure-right-after-unrelated-repair/186461)

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**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-failure-right-after-unrelated-repair/186461 "2022-09-20T21:32:11Z")

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I had a check engine light recently (discussed in another thread) for a minor evap leak, and the guy replaced the cannister purge valve. I needed a state inspection, so I left it at the place, and they said they’d drive …

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## [Piece that fell off car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piece-that-fell-off-car/186428)

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**Author:** [@Hvastakis\_182338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hvastakis_182338)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piece-that-fell-off-car/186428 "2022-09-20T20:45:05Z")

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Anybody have any idea what this piece may be. I heard something clang on the driveway and looked down and this was under the car.

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## [2002 Cadillac DeVille - A bunch of electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-a-bunch-of-electrical-issues/186442)

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**Author:** [@Mchud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mchud)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-a-bunch-of-electrical-issues/186442 "2022-09-20T19:50:45Z")

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electrical problems all started at same time - push button & fob trunk open - gas tank button - door lock button & remote lock fob \* note\*\* the head lights come on when remote fob is pushed to lock /unlock - interior lig…

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## [2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - TPMS after getting new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-tpms-after-getting-new-tires/186426)

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**Author:** [@Adam21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam21)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-tpms-after-getting-new-tires/186426 "2022-09-20T19:42:46Z")

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Why would the tire pressure light come on after getting new tires?

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## [2013 Ford Taurus - Oil pressure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-oil-pressure-light/186419)

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**Author:** [@pantro59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pantro59)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-oil-pressure-light/186419 "2022-09-20T18:24:50Z")

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low oil presure light comes on after driving a while than when i stop but when i resume it goes out ,checked the oil while light is on and it is still pumping.

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## [2015 Jeep Renegade - Blinker stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-blinker-stuck/186417)

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**Author:** [@Ctaff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ctaff)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-blinker-stuck/186417 "2022-09-20T17:59:15Z")

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Blinkers won’t turn off

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## [2015 Ford Explorer - Noise with new exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-noise-with-new-exhaust/186411)

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**Author:** [@Loudnoise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Loudnoise)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-noise-with-new-exhaust/186411 "2022-09-20T17:57:19Z")

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I just got a y-pipe & two mufflers on my Ford Explorer. I thought I was getting a noise free start up. It now sounds like a raggedy car now. It’s louder as I take off & loud on cruise at 60 mph on thruway. I hope I don’t…

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## [2010 Suzuki SX4 persistant misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-suzuki-sx4-persistant-misfiring/186362)

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**Author:** [@fridaynightbingo\_182276](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fridaynightbingo_182276)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-suzuki-sx4-persistant-misfiring/186362 "2022-09-20T03:35:03Z")

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I have a 2010 Suzuki SX4 that has had a persistant electrical/cylinder misfiring issue all year. It started as a misfire code, so i changed all the spark plugs. Runs fine for a few weeks then begins misfiring again. I …

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