# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2015 Honda Civic grinding noise after brake change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-grinding-noise-after-brake-change/180743)

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**Author:** [@XRAYTECH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/XRAYTECH)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-grinding-noise-after-brake-change/180743 "2021-11-21T20:29:30Z")

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I just put on new front and rear brakes changed everything from my honda dealer pads and rotors and now I get a grinding noise which I never had before with orginal brakes.is this normal with new brakes or do they need …

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## [1998 Nissan Pathfinder dash cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-dash-cluster/180768)

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**Author:** [@wiFinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wiFinder)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-dash-cluster/180768 "2021-11-21T19:40:25Z")

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So whos knows how to fix the dash cluster not working in the pathfinder

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## [2008 Chrysler Sebring - new battery estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-new-battery-estimate/180747)

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**Author:** [@rettagal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rettagal)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-new-battery-estimate/180747 "2021-11-21T19:19:07Z")

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How much should a battery cost tor my car. I took it to a Chrylser dealorship and they told me it would cost me $400 to get a new one.

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## [Lower ball joint rusted in place](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-ball-joint-rusted-in-place/180787)

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**Author:** [@Cearle1225\_178259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cearle1225_178259)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-ball-joint-rusted-in-place/180787 "2021-11-21T16:26:51Z")

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Hey folks, I went to remove my lower ball joint and I can’t seem to dislodge it from the control arm. I’m assuming this is rust and not a part that’s threaded as the new ball joint has no threading and neither does the …

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## [Engine light blinking then goes off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-blinking-then-goes-off/56688)

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**Author:** [@magicalstephie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/magicalstephie)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-blinking-then-goes-off/56688 "2021-11-21T14:06:56Z")

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I was driving around 70-75 mph when my check engine light came on and started flashing rhythmically. It went off about a minute, then a minute later it came on again. After another minute it went off. I haven't had it…

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## [Part identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-identification/180752)

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**Author:** [@sunrise3004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunrise3004)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-identification/180752 "2021-11-21T03:49:18Z")

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Hi. Can anyone identify this part? It is for an 87 cavalier rs 2.0. Thanks.

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## ['86 Mazda b2000 bad battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-mazda-b2000-bad-battery/180757)

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**Author:** [@dannoflynn\_163057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannoflynn_163057)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-mazda-b2000-bad-battery/180757 "2021-11-21T01:39:19Z")

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Hey all, my old Mazda’s battery was dead when I got on it last evening. I jumped it no problem but after a few miles my headlights were very dim. Like dangerously dim. It was a real white knuckle slow drive home. When I …

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## [Error code P2067](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-code-p2067/180720)

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**Author:** [@BerndEhorWoloszczak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BerndEhorWoloszczak)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-code-p2067/180720 "2021-11-20T23:14:41Z")

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I hurt my back several months ago and could not drive. I ended up with a dead battery. I got the car running last week but I threw a code: P2067. Any idea what this is and what might be wrong?

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## [2001 Toyota Avalon - checking transmission fluid level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-checking-transmission-fluid-level/180762)

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**Author:** [@Louise24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louise24)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-avalon-checking-transmission-fluid-level/180762 "2021-11-20T22:38:25Z")

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why is my transmission fluid level on hot level when car is cold but level shows no fluid when car is hot

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## [1993 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-silverado-1500-won-t-start/180766)

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**Author:** [@RobertZiesemer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertZiesemer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevrolet-silverado-1500-won-t-start/180766 "2021-11-20T22:08:25Z")

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truck will not start

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## [1993 Toyota Corolla paint peels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-paint-peels/180760)

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**Author:** [@DORRIS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DORRIS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-paint-peels/180760 "2021-11-20T15:57:33Z")

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paint is pealing on the hood and bumpers. runs great, but look terrible.

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## [2011 Hyundai Sonata turns over but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-turns-over-but-won-t-start/180754)

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**Author:** [@rayowens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rayowens)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-turns-over-but-won-t-start/180754 "2021-11-20T02:07:25Z")

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eng turns over but will not start

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## [Engine overheating, coolant not returning to radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheating-coolant-not-returning-to-radiator/180736)

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**Author:** [@bltschwab\_178232](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bltschwab_178232)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-overheating-coolant-not-returning-to-radiator/180736 "2021-11-20T00:40:59Z")

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Hi all, I have a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 4.7L engine in it. It has 190,000 miles on it. It has several problems related to the cooling system… Coolant just randomly disappears. It used to be that the engine woul…

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## [2009 Toyota Camry needs scratch fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-needs-scratch-fix/180699)

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**Author:** [@hari20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hari20)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-needs-scratch-fix/180699 "2021-11-19T21:36:55Z")

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my 2009 camry have a scratch,i am fron Newington CT Looking for a someone to fix it.

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## [TH-350C lock up issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/th-350c-lock-up-issues/111220)

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**Author:** [@GMGuy1995](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMGuy1995)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/th-350c-lock-up-issues/111220 "2021-11-19T21:27:37Z")

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Hello I have a 1983 Silverado C10 that feels like the torque converter locks up even with the solenoid unplugged. Is that a auxiliary valve body issue or the converter itself. Any help appreciated. Trans is a TH-350C.

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## [2014 Dodge Caliber - donut size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caliber-donut-size/180738)

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**Author:** [@Jean121275](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean121275)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caliber-donut-size/180738 "2021-11-19T19:01:21Z")

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Will a t125/70D16 donut fit for a 2014 dodge cabiler

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## [Car stalls while mostly cruising and won't start for ten minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-while-mostly-cruising-and-wont-start-for-ten-minutes/180385)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-while-mostly-cruising-and-wont-start-for-ten-minutes/180385 "2021-11-18T04:11:11Z")

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My 1999 integra with under 150k started stalling while mostly at stop sign or cruising towards one and won’t start for ten minutes or so. One time when it happened, I was on 35mph road but I do not remember if I released…

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## [2013 Toyota Camry - Loss of confidence](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-loss-of-confidence/180525)

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**Author:** [@Rachel04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rachel04)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-loss-of-confidence/180525 "2021-11-19T15:40:23Z")

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Bought my 2013 Toyota Camry brand new. For 8 years, I take my car to the dealership getting it maintenance. Oil change, whatever I need, I paid for it, never miss a single thing that my car may need. Few months ago my ca…

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## [2010 Kia Forte thumps on bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-thumps-on-bumps/180729)

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**Author:** [@sid05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sid05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-thumps-on-bumps/180729 "2021-11-19T13:40:46Z")

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i have problem with my 2010 cerato (forte) It makes thumping noise in front both sides when you hit just a small bump

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## [2016 Hyundai Sonata occasional trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-occasional-trouble-starting/180724)

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**Author:** [@Hoosiergator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoosiergator)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-occasional-trouble-starting/180724 "2021-11-19T12:52:55Z")

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Car has had four instances over the past month where it starts, but only after a few attempts. The battery is good, although it is the original (5 years old). The ambient temperature has been over 60 degrees F. Otherwise…

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## [Disappointed in my Civic’s paint quality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-my-civic-s-paint-quality/180701)

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**Author:** [@agarbacki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agarbacki)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-my-civic-s-paint-quality/180701 "2021-11-19T12:15:36Z")

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I’ve had my 2010 Honda Civic many times for paint issues. They would only fix what area were fading because of no clear coat. Now, my car is fading more and looks terrible. This was my first time buying a Honda. Very di…

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## [2016 Kia Soul - Sudden acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-sudden-acceleration/180667)

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**Author:** [@Kathy19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathy19)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-sudden-acceleration/180667 "2021-11-19T03:43:40Z")

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Sudden unexpected acceleration on a corner. I was a right hand corner turn off one street on to another, was not driving quickly and right on the turn this recently purchased used 2016 Kia soul sped up uncontrollably …

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## [87 F150 Sharp rpm fluctuations and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-f150-sharp-rpm-fluctuations-and-stalling/180702)

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**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-f150-sharp-rpm-fluctuations-and-stalling/180702 "2021-11-19T01:08:46Z")

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1987 F150 V8 302 automatic. 130k miles. New iridium plugs (gap checked, all correct), wires (tested for resistance with fluke dmm), ignition coil good (tested with dmm), motorcraft distributor cap, rotor, newer injector…

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## [1990 Chrysler New Yorker - Leaks gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chrysler-new-yorker-leaks-gas/180693)

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**Author:** [@ramone85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramone85)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chrysler-new-yorker-leaks-gas/180693 "2021-11-18T23:46:58Z")

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gas leaks on cross over rail

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## [Strange car noise - any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-noise-any-ideas/180664)

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**Author:** [@Barney-Rubble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barney-Rubble)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-noise-any-ideas/180664 "2021-11-18T23:08:16Z")

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I have a 2001 Infinity QX4. While driving slowly a rattling noise started in the engine area. The noise continued when the car is parked and idling. (audio clip 1). I opened the hood to look but did not touch anyt…

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## [2021 Toyota Avalon - Came with a problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-avalon-came-with-a-problem/180674)

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**Author:** [@Carman06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carman06)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-avalon-came-with-a-problem/180674 "2021-11-18T22:42:33Z")

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2021 Toyota Avalon xle awd alignment issue, Car came with crooked steering wheel, toyota dealership have performed alignment 3x and it is still crooked. First time buying a new car and i’m regretting it. GPS can’t take …

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## [2002 Chevrolet Tahoe died after new IAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-died-after-new-iac/180263)

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**Author:** [@Danielle54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielle54)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-died-after-new-iac/180263 "2021-11-18T17:25:41Z")

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Car dies out right after start I put new idle air control valve and coil packs and wires and spark plugs and air filter oil change oil filter can’t find a loose hose

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## [2009 Chevy AWD Equinox 3.4L v6 - Maintenance Schedule](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-awd-equinox-3-4l-v6-maintenance-schedule/87421)

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**Author:** [@icedogchi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icedogchi)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-awd-equinox-3-4l-v6-maintenance-schedule/87421 "2021-11-18T16:46:04Z")

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I've reached the 100k mile maintenance schedule and there seems to be a few things missing from the car manual! I have an AWD 2009 Chevy Equinox, and the maintenance schedule calls for having the transmission fluid exc…

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## [BMW 2015 X1 Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2015-x1-battery/180708)

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**Author:** [@riaanshweta\_175004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riaanshweta_175004)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2015-x1-battery/180708 "2021-11-18T14:09:40Z")

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Hi, I need to replace the battery on 2015 BMW X1. Whats the original battery used? H6 or H7? Thanks!

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## [Brake dust shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-dust-shield/180511)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-dust-shield/180511 "2021-11-08T20:04:43Z")

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Would you call this a backing plate? Or dust shield? It mostly is there to hold the abs wire clip. But, what is the purpose of the odd tab at bottom? Other then too rub on disc and cause noise. Never see a real pic o…

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