# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=212

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## ['95 Geo Tracker Headlight Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-geo-tracker-headlight-switch/148551)

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**Author:** [@Aaron\_Olson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aaron_Olson)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-geo-tracker-headlight-switch/148551 "2021-08-30T13:41:53Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m hoping for some advise for diagnosing issues with my headlight switch in my car. The problem is that when my headlights are on, the right headlight is on bright and the left headlight is a normal lo…

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## [2014 Ford Escape - Rear diff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-rear-diff/179045)

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**Author:** [@osteofx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osteofx)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-rear-diff/179045 "2021-08-30T10:24:21Z")

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diagnosed with rear diff problem by dealership (ford)

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## [Engine stops while idling shows battery and oil indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stops-while-idling-shows-battery-and-oil-indicator/179048)

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**Author:** [@SunilKirangi\_176964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SunilKirangi_176964)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stops-while-idling-shows-battery-and-oil-indicator/179048 "2021-08-30T06:48:54Z")

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Hello everyone, I have Ford Mondeo benzine automatic vehicle, the problem is engine gets stalled while slowing down and when speeds lowered while turning in circle. Once engine stops and shows me oil and battery indicat…

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## [2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Limp mode stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-limp-mode-stuck/179065)

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**Author:** [@valarie08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valarie08)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-limp-mode-stuck/179065 "2021-08-30T04:58:40Z")

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stuck in limp mode. when I unhook the battery and hook it back the car will shift gears perfectly but then goes in limp mode after a few minutes.

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## [2018 Lincoln Navigator - Running board question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-navigator-running-board-question/179052)

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**Author:** [@philipwhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philipwhite)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-navigator-running-board-question/179052 "2021-08-30T00:11:50Z")

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do the running boards work on the 2018 lincoln navigator

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## [2016 GMC Yukon trans slips in low gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-yukon-trans-slips-in-low-gear/179054)

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**Author:** [@gp35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gp35)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-yukon-trans-slips-in-low-gear/179054 "2021-08-29T20:18:04Z")

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transmission slips in low gears

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## [Engine stops when slowing down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stops-when-slowing-down/67446)

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**Author:** [@mklink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mklink)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stops-when-slowing-down/67446 "2021-08-29T16:20:17Z")

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I have a 2005 Ford F150. The engine soimetimes quits when I slow down to stop for a stop sign or slow down to make a turn. I shift into neutral and it starts up and I am on my way again. This is an intermittent proble…

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## [2007 Nissan Pickup - Knock in bottom end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-pickup-knock-in-bottom-end/179041)

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**Author:** [@ian47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ian47)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-pickup-knock-in-bottom-end/179041 "2021-08-29T14:37:31Z")

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4.0l v6 knock in bottom end

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## [Transmission chatter when cold, but goes away when fully warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-chatter-when-cold-but-goes-away-when-fully-warm/62746)

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**Author:** [@aidanverse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aidanverse)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-chatter-when-cold-but-goes-away-when-fully-warm/62746 "2021-08-29T03:12:26Z")

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I just recently swapped out my Automatic Transmission in my 91 MR2. The person i received it from had the system completely drained, including the torque converter. I found this out kinda hard the way, knowing that the p…

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## [2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid — battery quandary](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-avalon-hybrid-battery-quandary/179024)

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**Author:** [@jaclyn32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaclyn32)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-avalon-hybrid-battery-quandary/179024 "2021-08-29T02:10:35Z")

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I have a 2018 Toyota Hybrid with a nickel battery. I generally keep cars for many years. I am concerned that the battery may give out before I wish to replace the car. I understand that battery replacement would be ve…

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## [2010 Lincoln MKZ - brake light comes on with headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lincoln-mkz-brake-light-comes-on-with-headlights/179035)

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**Author:** [@tphilbrook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tphilbrook)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lincoln-mkz-brake-light-comes-on-with-headlights/179035 "2021-08-29T01:31:29Z")

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brake light comes on with headlights

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## [Catalytic converter stud damaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-stud-damaged/179009)

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**Author:** [@artie253\_176934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artie253_176934)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-stud-damaged/179009 "2021-08-29T01:02:24Z")

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One of the 2 flange studs where the converter meets the engine is badly damaged. I tried a thread chaser with no luck. Not much room at all to get to it. I’ve also tried one of those stud remover tools…no luck… The car i…

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## [2013 Kia Sorento - Tailgate lock troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-tailgate-lock-troubles/178998)

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**Author:** [@stevena1958](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevena1958)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-tailgate-lock-troubles/178998 "2021-08-29T00:22:59Z")

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tail gate hard to unlock; hit the remote several times and sometimes it will open

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## [Typical problems @ 120,000 mi for 2008 Hyundai Tiburon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/typical-problems-120-000-mi-for-2008-hyundai-tiburon/178967)

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**Author:** [@SM51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SM51)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/typical-problems-120-000-mi-for-2008-hyundai-tiburon/178967 "2021-08-29T00:06:20Z")

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Around 120,000 what type of problems are common?

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## [2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7l with "no bus" error and won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-5-7l-with-no-bus-error-and-wont-start/178864)

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**Author:** [@LoneWolfMuskoka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoneWolfMuskoka)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-5-7l-with-no-bus-error-and-wont-start/178864 "2021-08-29T00:06:00Z")

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My truck is showing a “no bus” error with several dash warning lights staying on, including security light. It will not start and seems like the security immobilizer has kicked in (won’t even turn over). This started ju…

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## [Manual Gears won't shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-gears-wont-shift/178989)

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**Author:** [@frvsntqt\_176922](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frvsntqt_176922)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-gears-wont-shift/178989 "2021-08-28T23:17:20Z")

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Hi there; My 2003 Honda CR-V (Touring Edition) is having issues with it’s gear shift. It has been periodially not going into gear. Then this week I cannot get it into any gear. Is this an issue with the transmission/en…

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## [2013 Honda CR-V - Always reads full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-always-reads-full/179016)

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**Author:** [@Gibster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gibster)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-always-reads-full/179016 "2021-08-28T23:14:22Z")

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Gas gauge reads full all the time, and can’t get more than a couple of gallons of gas to go in without gushing out of the gas cap. Any ideas?

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## [Did all 1984 Honda CRX's get 70 mpg before they were recalled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-all-1984-honda-crxs-get-70-mpg-before-they-were-recalled/16762)

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**Author:** [@Shakespirit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shakespirit)\
**Replies:** 87\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-all-1984-honda-crxs-get-70-mpg-before-they-were-recalled/16762 "2021-08-28T21:46:50Z")

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RE: "Rich Armistead's Honda CRX Recall Story":(You can find the above story on June 1, 2008 with a Google search in the Kalamazoo Gezette, near Detroit.) After reading my younger brother's gasoline mileage story, ver…

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## [Protecting 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan’s interior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protecting-2019-volkswagen-tiguan-s-interior/179026)

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**Author:** [@Firstnewcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Firstnewcar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protecting-2019-volkswagen-tiguan-s-interior/179026 "2021-08-28T18:10:34Z")

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Our 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan’s interior seems to be fragile with fingerprints and the steering wheel’s appearance looks quite worn. Any ideas as to treatment to protect it?

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## [2015 Toyota Prius entune system doesn’t work anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-prius-entune-system-doesn-t-work-anymore/179029)

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**Author:** [@RuthT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-prius-entune-system-doesn-t-work-anymore/179029 "2021-08-28T18:06:06Z")

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After about a year, my 2015 Toyota Prius entune system stopped working. It will not load my phone numbers. It will not allow me to delete my old phone and install a new one in bluetooth. Please help!

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## [Vw cabriolet brake and blinker light problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cabriolet-brake-and-blinker-light-problem/61827)

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**Author:** [@mommabear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mommabear)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cabriolet-brake-and-blinker-light-problem/61827 "2021-08-28T17:30:56Z")

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I HAVE AN 87 VW CABRIOLET THATI AM HAVING ISSUES WITH. THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WORK AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS, BUT I HAVE NO BLINKERS AT ALL AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. I HAVE REPLACED ALL FUSES AND CHECKED ALL THE BULBS, AN…

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## [ABS Ring Rear Hub Assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-ring-rear-hub-assembly/178902)

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**Author:** [@silversapphire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silversapphire)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-ring-rear-hub-assembly/178902 "2021-08-28T17:15:58Z")

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Hi Everyone, I’m changing the rear wheel hub assembly on my 2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V with 186k miles. The car has ABS, and has an ABS ring, which no one seems to sell or have in stock. So I am trying to reuse it. …

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## [Pressure Pulse Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pressure-pulse-sensor/179022)

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**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pressure-pulse-sensor/179022 "2021-08-28T14:47:46Z")

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I see that eBay is selling a device called the Pressure Pulse Sensor. Does anybody here have experience with this device?

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## [Safe to drive on this tire? (With pic)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-drive-on-this-tire-with-pic/177176)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-drive-on-this-tire-with-pic/177176 "2021-06-07T16:36:43Z")

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My dumbass today hit a curb from being in a rush and it looks like a chunk of my front tire just got carved out and now there’s a sizable gash. Is it safe to drive with this, can i use something to patch it, or is the ti…

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## [(Help) 1987 VW Cabriolet Light issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-1987-vw-cabriolet-light-issues/178551)

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**Author:** [@j\_tapia99\_176604](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j_tapia99_176604)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-1987-vw-cabriolet-light-issues/178551 "2021-08-28T04:18:05Z")

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I just ran into this issue on our 1987 Cabriolet, when i turn on the headlights my back lights stop working as well side marker lights. if i move the light switch around i can get back lights & side marker lights trunk l…

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## [Chevy Sonic engine shutting down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-sonic-engine-shutting-down/179012)

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**Author:** [@mirrorwax\_176939](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mirrorwax_176939)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-sonic-engine-shutting-down/179012 "2021-08-27T23:54:22Z")

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Hey. My 2012 Chevy Sonic 1.8L AT shut everything down 2 days ago. After rolling into a parking lot and sitting for ten minutes the vehicle started like it should. Now it shuts everything down when the engine is cold and …

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## [2016 Hyundai Elantra - bad blind spot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-bad-blind-spot/178979)

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**Author:** [@TheNo1Trick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheNo1Trick)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-bad-blind-spot/178979 "2021-08-27T20:31:34Z")

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Blind spot on passenger side. I am having the same experience. I have been driving for 50 years.I have had my 3rd scrape (contact with another vehicle) due to not seeing a car on the right side behind, while changing lan…

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## [2015 Chevrolet Traverse - CEL and limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-cel-and-limp-mode/179004)

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**Author:** [@SM11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SM11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-cel-and-limp-mode/179004 "2021-08-27T17:02:20Z")

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2015 Chevy Traverse LTZ AWD slow to no acceleration when in Drive… reverse & neutral are fine. Check engine light on Waiting on shop to diagnose Just hoping for some ideas… Thanks

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## [Cooling System Puzzle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-puzzle/178653)

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**Author:** [@herb.ray0\_176661](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herb.ray0_176661)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-puzzle/178653 "2021-08-27T16:37:43Z")

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I don’t understand what I’m observing in my cooling system. When driving without stopping, the temperature gauge is exactly where it belongs; however, on stopping to inspect the radiator, I find that the expansion tank …

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## [Strong exhaust smell in 2018 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-exhaust-smell-in-2018-subaru-forester/169908)

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**Author:** [@robert07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert07)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-exhaust-smell-in-2018-subaru-forester/169908 "2021-08-27T16:29:19Z")

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After starting car there is a fuel or exhaust {strong} smell. especially on hot days. I have been to the dealer three times to fix this problem. Smell is still very strong.

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