# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=142

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## [2012 Nissan Rogue - Wobble sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-rogue-wobble-sound/185941)

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**Author:** [@mph59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mph59)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-rogue-wobble-sound/185941 "2022-08-21T22:11:06Z")

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wobble sound between 30 to 50 mph

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## [2020 Buick Enclave - Noise when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-buick-enclave-noise-when-turning/185934)

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**Author:** [@bobdavis1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobdavis1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-buick-enclave-noise-when-turning/185934 "2022-08-21T22:09:43Z")

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loud mechanical noise in left front end while turning. go around again noise will repeat itself

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## [2001 Dodge Neon Alternator/Battery Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-neon-alternator-battery-problem/185884)

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**Author:** [@cncat07\_181977](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cncat07_181977)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-neon-alternator-battery-problem/185884 "2022-08-21T01:26:46Z")

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I replaced the battery in my 2001 Dodge Neon (it may be older, but it’s a good little car still), four years ago. The battery started draining again, which required starting and running every couple of days to prevent d…

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## [Throttle Body Sensor bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-sensor-bad/184509)

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**Author:** [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-sensor-bad/184509 "2022-08-20T23:15:11Z")

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My 2016 Canyon lost power and the Throttle Body Sensor code said it was bad. It was replaced, but after driving 150 miles it repeated the error code. Any ideas if these sensors should be replaced in the off chance they…

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## [2016 Hyundai Genesis - Dipstick question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-genesis-dipstick-question/185917)

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**Author:** [@Mort48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mort48)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-genesis-dipstick-question/185917 "2022-08-20T22:42:28Z")

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My car has 61000 miles on it. 8000 miles ago the end of the dipstick broke off and is at the bottom of the oil pan, probably covered by sludge. Should I continue to ignore it?

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## [2023 Toyota Sienna - Harness code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-toyota-sienna-harness-code/185919)

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**Author:** [@ulu18g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ulu18g)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-toyota-sienna-harness-code/185919 "2022-08-20T21:33:25Z")

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I replaced my knock sensors recently. Check engine light came off for a week but then returned. OBD says harness wires to knock sensor may need to be replaced. Could I get by without replacing harness inasmuch as I’ve re…

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## [2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Start stop button issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-start-stop-button-issue/185909)

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**Author:** [@KayatharaJohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KayatharaJohn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-start-stop-button-issue/185909 "2022-08-20T21:16:37Z")

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Recently I had hard time to push start My GLC 300 Automatic. when apply the break and push the start it not responding couple of time then start.

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## [2014 Buick Regal - Auto park brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-auto-park-brake-issue/185904)

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**Author:** [@braxmeyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/braxmeyer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-auto-park-brake-issue/185904 "2022-08-20T21:07:20Z")

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accidental pushed the parking brake at 65 mph, was ok for a while, then car would not accelerate properly. took a while to get to 65mph. engine light came on and the car on a scribbly road sign came on.

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## [2010 300c Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-300c-stalling/185886)

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**Author:** [@chach001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chach001)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-300c-stalling/185886 "2022-08-20T17:38:05Z")

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Have a 2010 Chrysler 300c with around 160k km. A day ago noticed when I parked that the engine RPM in drive was lower than usual (~ RPM) and shifted to P which returned it back to normal (675~ - 700 ~) and thought nothin…

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## [2019 Toyota Camry - Sunroof stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-camry-sunroof-stuck/185890)

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**Author:** [@JImS\_Joplin\_MO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JImS_Joplin_MO)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-camry-sunroof-stuck/185890 "2022-08-19T23:47:46Z")

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The sunroof is stuck open and makes a ratcheting sound when trying to close. Resetting fails. The car has 27000 miles on it, and now out of warranty. The mechanism seems like a crappy design, as it has failed twice no…

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## [2017 vw golf unitronic stage 1+ engine jerked a bit starting and reversing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-unitronic-stage-1-engine-jerked-a-bit-starting-and-reversing/185877)

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**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-unitronic-stage-1-engine-jerked-a-bit-starting-and-reversing/185877 "2022-08-19T22:00:11Z")

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Just got a new tune today after replacing my racechip. Unitronic stage 1+. I drove the car home about 11 miles and it drove fine, started fine. I parked it in my garage for about an hour and went to drive again. Whenever…

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## [2006 Scion xB - Cost of CVs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-cost-of-cvs/185906)

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**Author:** [@bxmye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bxmye)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-cost-of-cvs/185906 "2022-08-19T21:56:40Z")

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Cost of parts and labor to replace CV boots both sides

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## [2017 Honda Pilot - Ghost window operation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-ghost-window-operation/185901)

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**Author:** [@TanyaF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TanyaF)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-ghost-window-operation/185901 "2022-08-19T19:55:45Z")

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Why do the windows randomly open by themselves. I have owned my care a week and this has happened twice now. Key Fobs were on the table with no around and came outside to see windows down halfway.

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## [A Roof Drain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-roof-drain/185902)

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**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-roof-drain/185902 "2022-08-19T19:52:48Z")

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My Granddaughter’s (2005?) Pilot has a plastic tube about 3/4" o.d. going up the center pillar on the left side of the vehicle. I noticed it when I had a trim panel removed for running a rear camera cable. I cant figure …

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## [2017 Lexus RX 350 Dash Cam Hardwire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-dash-cam-hardwire/185856)

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**Author:** [@dinhminhthuan1401\_181968](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dinhminhthuan1401_181968)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-dash-cam-hardwire/185856 "2022-08-19T19:24:35Z")

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I had a friend helped me hardwire the dash cam for me but somehow he did not wire it to the fuse box which he’s supposed but he crimped it to something else that I don’t know. Can someone tell me what wire he connected i…

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## [Recommendations for air vent cleaning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-air-vent-cleaning/185871)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-air-vent-cleaning/185871 "2022-08-19T18:03:49Z")

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What’s everyone’s preferred product/method. Mine stink. Thanks

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## [Camber, inner tie rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-inner-tie-rod/185864)

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**Author:** [@gbrunkard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gbrunkard)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-inner-tie-rod/185864 "2022-08-19T01:23:12Z")

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So the other day I changed out the drivers side inner tie rod. That job went very good. I got the tie rod installed and I thought all was good. On the way to town however, I noticed that the wheel I had been working on h…

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## [02 Camry - under hood fuse box- what are these?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-camry-under-hood-fuse-box-what-are-these/185872)

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**Author:** [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-camry-under-hood-fuse-box-what-are-these/185872 "2022-08-18T23:43:41Z")

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My dad is working on my moms 2002 Toyota Camry LE, 2.4L, 2xx,xxx miles. They are fighting a battery draw, and in the process of checking things, dad came across the two items in the pics, that are not on any of them fus…

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## [How long should a coolant pressure test hold pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-should-a-coolant-pressure-test-hold-pressure/185869)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-should-a-coolant-pressure-test-hold-pressure/185869 "2022-08-17T21:05:42Z")

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I’m testing the pressure on a 2012 rio. I got a loaner tester from auto zone. The manual doesn’t specify how long it should hold pressure. How long should the pressure hold? Indefinitely?

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## [2005 Nissan Maxima - Radio and Speedo issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-maxima-radio-and-speedo-issues/185860)

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**Author:** [@chollysmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chollysmith)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-maxima-radio-and-speedo-issues/185860 "2022-08-18T01:27:44Z")

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radio only works intermitently . speedomiter doesnt work

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## [2017 Mazda CX-5 - Aftermarket head unit issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-aftermarket-head-unit-issues/185867)

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**Author:** [@rhartmz6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhartmz6)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-5-aftermarket-head-unit-issues/185867 "2022-08-18T01:19:20Z")

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Installed aftermarket Android Head Unit in my wife’s CX-5 = backup camera worked perfectly for 2 weeks and then all of a sudden the backup camera was not coming up on the display. I tried putting the car back in park the…

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## [2003 Toyota ECHO - Can cruise control be added later?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-can-cruise-control-be-added-later/185827)

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**Author:** [@DeniB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeniB)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-can-cruise-control-be-added-later/185827 "2022-08-18T00:42:16Z")

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My 2003 Toyota echo does not have cruise control. Can I get one installed

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## [A ridiculously poor gas milage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-ridiculously-poor-gas-milage/185810)

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**Author:** [@Hoganobi\_180582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoganobi_180582)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-ridiculously-poor-gas-milage/185810 "2022-08-18T00:25:55Z")

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This is the average gas milage of a lexus es 300 year 2003 with 264,000 miles on it and still running great. However, with increased cost of gas i have bcom worried about gas mileage and i wonder if i can get improvem…

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## [1997 Volvo 850 makes a hissing sound while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-volvo-850-makes-a-hissing-sound-while-accelerating/185816)

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**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-volvo-850-makes-a-hissing-sound-while-accelerating/185816 "2022-08-17T21:22:19Z")

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Hello, My 1997 Volovo 850 sedan at around 153K miles is suddenly making a light hissing sound (sort of like steam releasing from a vent) when I press the accelerator. Any ideas what could be wrong? I will take it to a de…

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## [Check engine light- code P0128](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-code-p0128/185870)

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**Author:** [@Angelv3059\_180292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelv3059_180292)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-code-p0128/185870 "2022-08-17T18:22:33Z")

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07 Pontiac Grand Prix base model 3.8L. Replaced engine and thermostat in April. Check engine light comes on and I went to get it read and it is saying thermostat or gasket. I was not experiencing any issues overheating, …

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## [2001 Ford Expedition Head replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-expedition-head-replacement/185762)

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**Author:** [@Brendon-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendon-2)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-expedition-head-replacement/185762 "2022-08-17T18:16:39Z")

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So, I have 2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, with the 5.4 Triton V8. I need to replace the driver side Head. I’m not super knowledgeable about this, but all the research says it’s fairly simple, just time consuming and t…

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## [Oil treatments for tapping lifters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-treatments-for-tapping-lifters/185868)

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**Author:** [@hagenboggs\_176715](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hagenboggs_176715)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-treatments-for-tapping-lifters/185868 "2022-08-17T18:00:07Z")

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Hey! I’ve got an '09 Crown Vic with a tapping noise I suspect to be the lifters. When I bought the vehicle I also bought a Haynes repair manual for the vehicle to be able to work on the car myself. While I think I’ll end…

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## [Pretty sure heater core is leaking. Should I check anything before tearing out dash to replace it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pretty-sure-heater-core-is-leaking-should-i-check-anything-before-tearing-out-dash-to-replace-it/185694)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pretty-sure-heater-core-is-leaking-should-i-check-anything-before-tearing-out-dash-to-replace-it/185694 "2022-08-17T17:57:23Z")

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My interior smells like fish. I hear bubbling in the dash when I start her up. Floorboard is dry and no mist on windshield. Is there anything else I should check?

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## [2011 Honda CR-V - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-stalls/185849)

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**Author:** [@JackWDover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackWDover)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-stalls/185849 "2022-08-17T17:35:56Z")

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I have same problem, stalls, got ecm replaced, still stalling, I wont do it while at the dealer, this is a dangerous issue

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## [Will using a synthetic oil reduce engine oil burning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-using-a-synthetic-oil-reduce-engine-oil-burning/185654)

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**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-using-a-synthetic-oil-reduce-engine-oil-burning/185654 "2022-08-17T13:25:32Z")

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I have a 2000 corolla that burns oil. The issue is from the small oil return holes that get clogged easily from the use of Dino oils with a lower burn point. If I use the top of the line pennzoil synthetic oil, will this…

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