# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Coolant quandry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-silverado-1500-coolant-quandry/178070)

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**Author:** [@Donna32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donna32)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-silverado-1500-coolant-quandry/178070 "2021-07-17T15:28:08Z")

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Check oil,noticed pink coolant level low.topped off with less than 8to10 oz Prestone 50/50. (Neon yellow) drove 30 miles in 89° weather.No immediate prob.ac cooling well.Should I have system flushed in morning?? Will…

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## [Jeep Cherokee- p0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-p0420/178053)

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**Author:** [@map330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/map330)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-p0420/178053 "2021-07-17T04:32:46Z")

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My wife’s Cherokee has p0420 error. The car is a 2016 with 55k miles on it. The error suggests it’s a catalytic converter error. My best hunch is it’s an sensor. Sensors aren’t covered anymore under the warranty bu…

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## [Gearbox grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-grinding-noise/178026)

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**Author:** [@Jackie12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackie12)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-grinding-noise/178026 "2021-07-17T00:02:40Z")

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Hello Couple months ago my Peugeot started making “grinding” noise from the gearbox, the noise gets louder and more high pitched when accelerating but it can also be heard when in neutral, when i press the clutch pedal …

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## [2005 Toyota Prius - Cats vs. O2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-cats-vs-o2/178080)

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**Author:** [@macdx25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macdx25)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-cats-vs-o2/178080 "2021-07-16T23:42:30Z")

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Catalytic converter vs O2 sensor 2005 puris

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## ["Check Engine" light - no reason found](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-no-reason-found/177963)

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**Author:** [@Kufsteiner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kufsteiner)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-no-reason-found/177963 "2021-07-16T20:28:38Z")

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The “Check engine” light comes on about every 200 miles. It goes away when I remove the battery terminals; lubricate them with conducting battery terminal grease; and re-mount them tightened to the nth degree but comes b…

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## [2017 Buick Cascada - Tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-cascada-tire-wear/178046)

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**Author:** [@Rculpepper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rculpepper)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-cascada-tire-wear/178046 "2021-07-16T17:53:55Z")

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Took car in several rimes due to tire wearing on the right side. Had tire changed 3 times in less than 30;000 miles. They couldn’t find anything wrong with it until warranty was up and now all of a sudden it’s a manufac…

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## [Mold smell with windows down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-smell-with-windows-down/35299)

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**Author:** [@taotea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taotea)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mold-smell-with-windows-down/35299 "2021-07-16T16:37:51Z")

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After a torrential rain my 2004 Matrix started reeking of mold when I drive with windows open - took to dealership - 2 dealerships said they had NEVER heard of such a problem. They took door panels apart and there was s…

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## [2006 Hyundai Accent - Two timing belts - in ONE DAY](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-accent-two-timing-belts-in-one-day/178029)

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**Author:** [@Matthewn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthewn)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-accent-two-timing-belts-in-one-day/178029 "2021-07-16T14:12:35Z")

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What could cause my timing belt to snap two time in one day

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## [2012 Toyota Tacoma - $2K and the AC still does not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-2k-and-the-ac-still-does-not-work/178057)

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**Author:** [@christine20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christine20)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-2k-and-the-ac-still-does-not-work/178057 "2021-07-16T13:02:54Z")

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problems with a\\c toyota tacoma 2012 garage changed the compressor and evaporater. They removed the dash, they put green stuff they can’t find the leak… After 2 days no more air conditioning…it cost me 2000$ and I stil…

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## [2000 Outback shakes at low RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-outback-shakes-at-low-rpms/178062)

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**Author:** [@amount11777\_176236](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amount11777_176236)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-outback-shakes-at-low-rpms/178062 "2021-07-16T13:01:06Z")

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I’ve been having some trouble with my 2000 Outback wagon. It starts, but seems to be really struggling at low RPMs. When it’s idling, the whole car shakes pretty bad and the check engine light comes on. Sometimes it shak…

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## [Getting CD sound in a non-CD car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-cd-sound-in-a-non-cd-car/141574)

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**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-cd-sound-in-a-non-cd-car/141574 "2021-07-16T01:49:19Z")

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New 2019 Honda CRV has no CD player. I have a large CD collection which I lke to use on long trips. Is there any way to play them? I have a “walkman” and a wire which goes from the speaker port to a USB. However, puttin…

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## [Undercarriage water sloshing - what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undercarriage-water-sloshing-what/178066)

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**Author:** [@todd.anderson\_176234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/todd.anderson_176234)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undercarriage-water-sloshing-what/178066 "2021-07-16T00:56:02Z")

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Situation: 1985 Chrysler Lebaron convertible, Mark Cross edition, low mileage. After a heavy rain, we’ve found a soaked rear passenger foot well carpet, and under way liquid sloshes in the undercarriage while executing a…

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## [2009 Ford Fusion - Multiple events](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-multiple-events/178022)

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**Author:** [@twestly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twestly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-multiple-events/178022 "2021-07-15T23:39:48Z")

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I was driving and the car shut off, but it restarted and ran for about a week and then it shut off and is now in shop. For the past 7 days. with all these recalls. I only have 95k

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## [Please help. Check engine, codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-check-engine-codes/178051)

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**Author:** [@mhawley1988\_176221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhawley1988_176221)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-check-engine-codes/178051 "2021-07-15T23:33:50Z")

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My check engine light is on. When I first start my car after it’s been sitting for any period of time it will stall out after a couple of seconds. When I start it again it usually will do fine. Sometimes it struggles fo…

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## [Water Pump Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-failure/177946)

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**Author:** [@ilikediscord123\_175793](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilikediscord123_175793)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-failure/177946 "2021-07-15T23:26:42Z")

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2003 Subaru Baja Automatic 157,846 miles Car temp gauge was fluctuating slowly between max and normal operating temperature. Thermostat works properly, fans work properly. I’m pretty sure my water pump is leaking from…

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## [2017 Outback Engine Rattling Noise Upon Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-outback-engine-rattling-noise-upon-start/94172)

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**Author:** [@jhirsch648\_155802](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhirsch648_155802)\
**Replies:** 97\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-outback-engine-rattling-noise-upon-start/94172 "2021-07-15T21:28:30Z")

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I just purchased a 2017 Outback. I noticed a rattling noise (like marbles) coming from the engine upon startup in the morning only. The noise goes away after a few seconds. To me it sounds like bearings rattling due to l…

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## [2016 Toyota Camry - Tire upsell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-tire-upsell/177485)

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**Author:** [@JaniceSwan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaniceSwan)\
**Replies:** 60\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-tire-upsell/177485 "2021-07-15T17:29:50Z")

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yesterday I had a flat tire (rear right) on my 2016 Toyota Camry. Towed to a tire place, I was told that I needed 4 NEW tires. Stunned, I vehemently stated I wanted one new Michelin. They did not have a Michelin tire …

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## [Car Battery when low mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-when-low-mileage/177917)

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**Author:** [@TCerebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TCerebus)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-when-low-mileage/177917 "2021-07-15T16:20:43Z")

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I own a 2016 Volvo S60 that gets driven every day but not for very long. I drive it locally every day for about 2,000 miles per year. I have lots of battery issues … “low battery” light, and had to jump start a couple …

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## [1999 Chrysler Sebring - Third and fourth are gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-sebring-third-and-fourth-are-gone/178018)

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**Author:** [@Allen38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allen38)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-sebring-third-and-fourth-are-gone/178018 "2021-07-15T15:14:42Z")

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Does not shift to 3rd and 4 th

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## [Vehicle Rarely Gets Fully Warmed Up. How Often for Oil Changes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-rarely-gets-fully-warmed-up-how-often-for-oil-changes/178012)

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**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-rarely-gets-fully-warmed-up-how-often-for-oil-changes/178012 "2021-07-15T12:17:40Z")

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Our 2009 Toyota RAV4 with 100.000 miles on it went being driven 90 minutes on the highway Monday through Friday to being driven each day for just one or two short trips of five minutes or less. What would be a good oil c…

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## [Should I get my transmission fluid changed after 13 years and 60,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-my-transmission-fluid-changed-after-13-years-and-60-000-miles/178034)

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**Author:** [@94Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/94Mustang)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-my-transmission-fluid-changed-after-13-years-and-60-000-miles/178034 "2021-07-14T19:20:02Z")

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I have a 1994 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 (with an automatic transmission) and I believe that the last time the transmission fluid was changed was around 2008. Since then, I have put on about 60,000 miles. I have checked the flu…

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## [Disabling the Blower Motor on a Wrangler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-the-blower-motor-on-a-wrangler/178000)

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**Author:** [@RichPinkall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichPinkall)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-the-blower-motor-on-a-wrangler/178000 "2021-07-14T14:42:10Z")

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Hi Everyone, bit of a weird question here for you all! I have a 2013 Jeep Wrangler that I just bought and absolutely love. The only thing I don’t like, is the hvac Blower Motor is making a clicking noise like one of the …

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## [2006 Chevrolet Cobalt - Electrical gremlins are taking over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-electrical-gremlins-are-taking-over/177995)

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**Author:** [@Allen21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allen21)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2021, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-electrical-gremlins-are-taking-over/177995 "2021-07-14T05:17:45Z")

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My 06 Cobalt power steering light on the dash stays on. The door locks start locking and unlocking. The speedometer, gas gauge and tachometer only work intermittently. When they aren’t working, the transmission doesn’t s…

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## [2012 Toyota RAV4 - Overheating issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-overheating-issues/177983)

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**Author:** [@Kenede](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenede)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-overheating-issues/177983 "2021-07-13T23:40:12Z")

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My rav42012 model is overheating badly after changing the head gasket and also removed the thermostat.

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## [2015 Volkswagen Eos - Fob is FUBAR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-eos-fob-is-fubar/177999)

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**Author:** [@tducey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tducey)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-eos-fob-is-fubar/177999 "2021-07-13T22:54:25Z")

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I have a 2015 EOS final edition. The car will not start quickly, it takes some time for the car to recognize the key fob. then it will start. Both key fobs have new batteries and both have the same issue. it has been…

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## [2008 Toyota Land Cruiser AC temp control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-land-cruiser-ac-temp-control/177585)

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**Author:** [@2davos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2davos)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-land-cruiser-ac-temp-control/177585 "2021-07-13T11:03:40Z")

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Air conditioning temperature control has to be set at 25deg to maintain comfortable i.e. 23/24deg level on 35deg plus outside ambient air. After some time (no set time varies) the temp control needs to be reduced because…

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## [Car overheated won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-wont-start/98930)

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**Author:** [@kingfang\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kingfang_1)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-wont-start/98930 "2021-07-13T08:22:56Z")

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My temp gauge was fine then all of a sudden shot up from halfway to red line and my car died instantly. Starter is going but engine won't even try to turn over. There was no smoke. Water looks dirty but plenty of it. Oil…

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## [2012 Ford F-150- fast flashing turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-fast-flashing-turn-signal/177799)

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**Author:** [@alke46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alke46)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 7:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-fast-flashing-turn-signal/177799 "2021-07-13T07:54:27Z")

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I have a right side turn signal that has been flashing rapidly for over three weeks now. I have switched bulbs from right side to left side with no change. Even replaced the two rear bulbs with new ones, no change. I …

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## [2013 Chevrolet Malibu - Paint chipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-paint-chipping/177929)

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**Author:** [@Ladyluv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ladyluv)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-paint-chipping/177929 "2021-07-13T07:24:14Z")

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My car is a 2013 Malibu and the paint on the top and the trunk is chipping VERY bad

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## [2017 Chevrolet Camaro - Where to go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-where-to-go/178007)

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**Author:** [@RonClaghorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonClaghorn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-where-to-go/178007 "2021-07-13T04:25:45Z")

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Front and rear rotors and pads replacement.

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